Faith

In His Hands

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Galatians

Almost three month have passed since I had brain surgery. My neurosurgeon told me that it would take a few weeks to a few years after the surgery to be fully healed from my condition, and that it depends on each patient, case by case. He also told me that he cannot fix all of his patients by surgery, in other words, I may not be one of those in the successful statistical category. If the Lord would not heal me in this world, I believe that I would receive the perfect body and soul when I see Him face to face. So I had peace in fellowship with Him when I went into the operating room. Continue reading →

Salt and Light

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You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:13-16 (ESV)

 

Lauren Daigle “Salt and Light”

Breath of Jesus

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Narrow John 20-21

 

Jesus breathed on me, even on me.

The Son of God Himself did this for me.

So I received the Holy Spirit.

And I have peace in Him.

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”

John  20:21-22 (ESV)

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24 Scriptures from My Friends – John 14:27

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TNBG 4-24

I can still remember it as if it was last week. We were at the hospital on a miserable rainy, drizzly fall evening. My husband and I were hearing devastating news from the ultrasound technician. I looked at the ultrasound screen but I didn’t know what I was looking for.  Her face was serious and she eventually said to us “I am so sorry…“  I was 18 weeks pregnant and we lost our first baby.

I kept asking out loud, “Kamisama! Why God? Why did you take our first baby from us?”  I wailed loudly in the parking lot at the hospital as we tried to find our car. My husband had no words for me. We felt abandoned and bereft. The world suddenly seemed to have lost all color and sound. I looked outside from the car window, as the rain pounded against the glass, and I felt empty and lonely. The world went by in slow-motion and everything seemed monotone.  How could I face the sudden and unanticipated reality that I was no longer a mother-to-be?  After five years of anticipation and waiting patiently for a little one, would he never be coming?

Peace from God is very mysterious. From the human perspective, my situation was awful and dejected but at the same time, I felt a peace, which I had never experienced before or after. Surely peace is not dependent on our circumstances. Even in the midst of the storm, God can provide His unexplainable peace which the world definitely can never offer.

English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV Permanent Text Edition (2016). Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

24 Scriptures from My Friends- Isaiah 41:10

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TNBG 2-24

Both Japanese and American friends shared with me this Bible verse. No matter our nationality or races, His Words speak to us! We are not separated by ethnicity or national borders. In Christ, our citizenship is in heaven after all!

One of my American friends explained the difference between fears and dismay. When we get dismayed, we are focused on the fear, and that can snare us; we become distracted from the Lord.

 

Father in heaven, please guide us that we are not enveloped with fear so that we will not be distracted from seeing you.

May this Scripture comfort you also!

English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV Permanent Text Edition (2016). Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

 

24 Scriptures from my friends-Psalm 4:8

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When I was 19 years old, I had an appendix surgery in Japan. When I was discharged from the hospital, I thought that I would never ever have any surgery again, expect for a C-section, maybe.

Life is full of unexpected experiences. I have to have my surgery at the end of this summer. Thankfully, this is not a life threatening type of surgery, yet it is not a routine surgery either. I am nervous and anxious of course, but I am very thankful that I have many faithful friends who are praying for me. I asked them if they can share some Scriptures which encouraging them when they face challenges and difficulties. I received 24 Scriptures from 20 of my dear friends. I read these Bible verses over and over. His Words are living and active: working deep inside of my heart. The Power of His Breath took away my fear and doubts.

I will post 24 Scriptures and today’s Scripture is Psalm 4:8. My dear sister in Christ in Italy sent me this.

English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV Permanent Text Edition (2016). Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

It is Well With My Soul

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When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

My sin oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
It is well, it is well with my soul.

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.

（Original Lyrics by Horatio G. Spafford. Cover song by Anthem Lights）