But now thus says the Lord,
he who created you, O Jacob,
he who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name, you are mine.”
Isaiah 43:1 (ESV)
Faith
Not because
Not because stores are decorated with green, red, and golden lights
Not because we listen to Christmas love songs from radio station
Not because we exchange gifts
But
Because He was born in a lowly place
The place with nothing, not even a blanket or cozy warm bed
Wonderful Counselor
Mighty God
Everlasting Father
Prince of Peace
Because Christ the Savior was born we celebrate CHRISTMAS
Be Raised Up
Because He sustains me
Even though I am falling right now
He will raise me up
The Lord upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.
Psalm 145:14 (ESV)
In His Hands
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
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
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- 2Corinthians 12:9
Sharing our prayers with others means we share our weaknesses. When we have pride in ourselves, we do not want to admit our vulnerability. And when we don’t show our weaknesses to others, we will not share our prayers; the Power of Christ will not rest upon us.
Do you share your prayer needs?
24 Scriptures From My Friends – Joshua 1:9
He will never forget His Promises to us. He told us in His Word that He will be with us wherever we go. Wherever means wherever. Doesn’t matter our destination: Easy road to fun places or bumpy road to tough places. Where will you go today? Wherever you go, He will be with you!
24 Scriptures from My Friends – John 14:27
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-Psalm 121
The real source of help comes from the Lord, and He is available for us 24/7!
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.
