So much has happened in such a short timeframe. I don't know where to start. I am sure that a lot of people in our community are reeling right now. I know that I am. This is where our prayers are needed most.. when we just don't understand.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change and the courage to change the things that I can and the wisdom to know the difference.
It brings it all to the one truth...we are all human beings. Not perfect in any sense. It also brings it all to the ultimate truth. We can do nothing without our God. We need to lean into Him... and to pray without ceasing. He must be on our minds at all times. He is our Truth, our Guidance, our Saviour...and the only one Who can save us from ourselves. He is our Best Friend.
Without constant prayer, you will never learn to hear His voice. You will never know when He is wanting to guide you. Prayer is simply convesation with your Father, silently in your mind. Turn the radio off and thank Him for the beautiful day. Open your eyes and notice all that is around you that He has given you. Prayer is simply conversation. And, yes, He does answer. Not always and almost never in audible ways, but you will know, you will know.
We must look forward, not backwards.. Each day is a chance for transformation, for new life. As we focus our thoughts on our Abba Father...or to those that can not do that....our Higher Power. Without God, there is no breathe, no thoughts, no life. He has our life in our hands. Unfortunately for so many, He gives us Free Will, Freedom, to make our own decisions. We, being weak, see a fork in the road and sometimes take the wrong turn, even though the lights are flashing for us to go "His Way"... we mistakenly see the other road as the easier road to take, and it creates havoc and consequences in our life that we sometimes can not repair. God will always be there to take us back, but our human family has a more difficult time. It's hard being human in a world of flesh and bone, temptations and lies.
For those who have been hurt, I pray for God's peace upon you. I pray for His Wings of protection to cover you to protect your heart, your mind and your body. I pray for repentance for those who have strayed. Remember, repentance means to simply turn from your sin and come back to God asking Him for forgiveness, showing Him your are remoresful, knowing fully well that like the Prodigal's son, your Father will be there with open arms waiting for your return. You don't need to clean yourself up or wait until you feel better. Go now! He will clean you up and make you feel better!!!
If you have never really known the Father's love. Please call us. Please call a pastor. Speak to someone you know that has been trying to talk to you.
Consider a life where, although trials and struggles come your way and the waves are too high to sail, God will give you peace and carry you through it. If you don't go through it you will not grow. You will watch others run (sail) ahead and you will stay planted where you are, with no growth, no peace, no rest. Grab the sails and move forward. God is at the other end, no matter what you go through. You will find peace, you will grow stronger, you will find rest.
May God's love shower over you all this week and always. May you find your prayer voice this week and the desire to speak with your Father...Who is there waiting for you, longing for you, crying out to you, to come to Him. Sit with Him, Climb into His lap. Cry with Him. He will carry you. He will carry you through the most impossible times.
God loves you, yes you!! It's time to believe that fact and to live the life He has promised to you.
Please keep our effect friends and families in prayer. Much needed, and much appreciated! Thank you!!
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