by Carol Roberts | Jul 23, 2015 | Hope
A person makes life miserable for us or a full world war breaks out, it doesn’t matter. A battle is a battle. Throughout the Bible the biggest battles are won by people praying. God is in the presence of people who pray. He hears and answers prayer. Jesus, Himself, prayed frequently. Therefore we should do the same so we can watch things work out.
While things are rough we bring our petitions to God and we see His answers. The most vulnerable times in life are when things are going good and people enjoy themselves but do not include God.
Prayer at all times is the key to a peaceful life. The book of Luke shows eleven times where Jesus prayed. People should do the same.
Luke 6:12
One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night.
by Carol Roberts | Jul 23, 2015 | Encouragement
It’s this time of the year again. Many years of study has resulted in a well earned diploma. What now? Which college? Which field of study? After college, will there be a job in the field of long hours of study and achieving high grades? There are a lot of uncertainties no matter how prepared.
God’s wisdom passes all book knowledge. God’s wisdom comes from His heart to ours. God’s love, salvation and wisdom are ours for the asking.
With God, there are no surprises, no disappointments and no uncertainties. The achievement of accepting Christ as our Savior is the greatest of all. All of heaven rejoices when even one person repents and joins the family of God.
James 3:17-18 NLT
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.
by Carol Roberts | Jul 22, 2015 | Encouragement
Celebrities get a lot of praise and recognition. There are cameras all around and huge audiences are everywhere they go. While the celebrity is on stage the cheers and claps are deafening. The crowd is so tightly packed it’s impossible for them to move around. At the end of the show celebrities take their bows and curtain calls as they receive more applause. Then it’s on to the next show for even more.
Behind the curtain there are numerous people who spent long hours preparing the stage, the audio, the cameras and stage directions. Security and police are outside risking their lives to ensure the safety of the crowds. These are the people who get no recognition, praise or even a thank you. Without these people the celebrity’s performance would be unsuccessful.
For those who are equally talented it’s difficult at best to not be jealous. Galatians 6:4 advises: Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.
The audience of One far outweighs the attention of the greatest multitudes.
Matthew 25:23
The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’
by Carol Roberts | Jul 22, 2015 | Love
He is with us at all times with a loving arm around us. We walk together through sunny times with excitement of all God does for us. We walk together through storms with comfort knowing we are never alone. Love is everything God is and God is love.
Zephaniah 3:17
For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, He will calm all your freer. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.
by Carol Roberts | Jul 20, 2015 | Hope
We may not see how something can possibly work out but God knows all things. It is not what we see but knowing the One who sees everything. He never allows circumstances that He doesn’t already have the answers. Ask for anything and He will either supply it or bring about a path to follow to get to it.
Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the activity of God, Who does all things…… Ecclesiastes 11:5 NLT
Jeremiah 32:17
“O Sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth by Your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for You!