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Wednesday, 11 November 2009
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Our God Is the Great I AM
When God called Moses to go back to Egypt to lead the children of Israel out of the land, Moses asked who he should say had sent him. God answered that he should tell them that I AM sent him. Have you ever given much consideration to all that name means? First of all, it means that God is right now, right here, in the present, not the past or the future, but He’s here and available right now. Are you going through a trial and feel like you're failing? “The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms” (Deuteronomy 33:27). Are you lonely and feel in need of companionship? “…there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24). Do you find yourself in a financial crisis? “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Are you weary with the stress and turmoil of life? “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Someone has stated that when we have a need we should say “I AM ______________” and put our need in the blank. God’s promises to His people are endless and meet every need and every circumstance we can possibly face in this life. There is nothing that God cannot do and no limit to His resources. Praise His wonderful Name!
He’ll Be to You
Lost and lonely, come to Jesus,
Tattered soul, He understands
Broken heart that needs mending,
Place the pieces in His hands
Drifting vessel, cast your anchor;
He’s the Master of the sea
He’ll be to you what you need Him to be.Faint and weary, serve the Master
With a true and caring heart
In His service all surrendered
To His will and to His cause
You’ll see Jesus at the sunset
With a crown as your reward
He’ll be to you what you need Him to be.Chorus:
He’ll be to you just what you need Him to
He’ll be your Saviour, a Comfort, and your Friend
He’ll be your help in time of trouble
If you’re bound, He’ll set you free
He’ll be to you what you need Him to be.
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
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In the Times of Deep Waters
God has given us this promise: “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee…” (Isaiah 43:2).
They Shall Never Overflow
Is there a heart discouraged as it journeys on its way?
Does there seem to be more darkness than there is of sunny day?
Oh, it’s hard to learn the lesson, as we pass beneath the rod,
That the sunshine and the shadows serve alike the will of God;
But there comes a word of promise, like the promise of the bow,
That however deep the waters, they shall never overflow.When the flesh is worn and weary, and the spirit is depressed,
And temptations sweep upon it like a storm on ocean’s breast,
There’s a haven ever open for the tempest-driven bird,
There’s a shelter for the tempted in the promise of the Word;
For the standard of the spirit shall be raised against the foe,
And however deep the waters, they shall never overflow.When a sorrow comes upon you that no other soul can share,
And the burden seems too heavy for the human heart to bear,
There is one whose grace can comfort, if you’ll give Him an abode,
There’s a Burden Bearer ready, if you’ll trust Him with your load;
For the precious promise reaches to the depths of human woe,
That however deep the waters, they shall never overflow.When the sands of life are ebbing, and I near the Jordan’s shore,
When I see its waters rising, and I hear the billows roar,
I will reach my hand to Jesus -- in His bosom I shall hide,
And ‘twill only be a moment till I reach the other side;
It is then the fullest meaning of the promise I shall know--
“When thou passeth through the waters, they shall never overflow!”
--Author Unknown
Monday, 09 November 2009
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The Value of a Thankful Heart
I’m sure we all have experienced times when we have been really discouraged or disgruntled about something. During such times it is often hard to really pray. Maybe it’s because in our humanity we really don’t want to let go of the things that are disturbing us. But whatever the reason, if we take time to pray and begin to meditate on all the blessings God has given us, it is impossible to come away from that place of prayer with the same discouragement or feelings of annoyance. The Psalmist expressed this in Psalm 30, “O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me...Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.”
Count Your Blessings
When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.Chorus:
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings. Wealth can never buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be disheartened, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.
-- Johnson Oatman, Jr.So, the next time something has stolen your peace, take time to think about God’s goodness and thank Him for His many blessings and you will find your load has been lifted.
Sunday, 08 November 2009
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Be Thankful in Everything?
God’s Word tells us in I Thessalonians 5:18, “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Notice that this verse doesn’t say give thanks for everything, but in everything give thanks. Some things in life are difficult to give thanks for -- such as the water heater springing a leak and flooding the utility room! But when those circumstances do come in our lives, we still have so much to be thankful for! C. H. Spurgeon once said, “When we bless God for mercies, we prolong them. When we bless God for miseries, we usually end them. Praise is the honey of life which a devout heart extracts from every bloom of providence and grace.” The story is told of David, a Negro preacher who was a leper, and a patient in the National Leprosarium at Carville, Louisiana. He was crippled, deformed, and blind. Yet he was cheerful and thankful. He sang hymns of praise and greatly inspired other sufferers. The note of thanksgiving was dominant in his prayers. And old-fashioned radio brought joy to him. He turned it on and off with his lips because his fingers were useless. How blessed we are, no matter what our condition may be, if we have a grateful heart.
In Everything Give Thanks
For all that God in mercy sends --
For health and children, home and friends;
For comforts in the time of need,
For every kindly word and deed,
For happy talks and holy thoughts;
For gladness in our daily walk --
In everything give thanks!For beauty in this world of ours,
For verdant grass and lovely flowers,
For song of birds, for hum of bees,
For the refreshing summer breeze,
For hill and plain, for stream and wood,
For the great ocean’s mighty flood --
In everything give thanks!For the sweet sleep which comes with night,
For the returned morning light,
For the bright sun that shines on high,
For the stars glittering in the sky --
For these and everything we see,
O Lord, our hearts we lift to Thee;
In everything give thanks!“A Christian who walks by faith accepts all circumstances from God. He thanks God when everything goes good, when everything goes bad, and for the “blues” somewhere in-between. He thanks God whether he feels like it or not.” -- Erwin W. Lutzer
Saturday, 07 November 2009
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Why Be Thankful?
In this month of November our thoughts naturally turn to Thanksgiving. Many only think of it because of the holiday we celebrate -- looking forward to it because it is a day when they don‘t have to go to work, or because it will be a day of feasting, or a day spent with family and friends, or a day free to go hunting or watch football. But we should have a thankful heart every day of our lives simply because of all the blessings God has bestowed upon us. No matter what our circumstances may be, we are a blessed people and should thank God for all He has provided for us and done for us. The Psalmist prayed, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's” (Psalm 103:2-5).
We Are So Blessed
We are so blessed
By the gifts from Your hand
I just can't understand
Why You've loved us so much
We are so blessed
We just can't find a way
Or the words that can say
Thank You Lord for Your touchChorus:
When we're empty
You fill us 'til we overflow
When we're hungry
You feed us and cause us to know
We are so blessed
Take what we have to bring
Take it all ev'rything
Lord we love You so much
We are so blessed
By the things You have done
The vict'ries we've won
And what You've brought us through
We are so blessed
Take what we have to bring
Take it all ev'rything
Lord we bring it to You
-- William J. Gaither
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