We Won't Be Shaken

 Sunday Scripture

and a

Song

~Today I am sharing two scriptures that capture the feeling I wish to convey ~ 

Believe in this truth:

We can be confident knowing that wherever this life takes us, God is always with us. 

He is our strength, and we will not be shaken.

"He alone is my rock and my salvation, 
my fortress where I will never be shaken."

Psalm 62:2 (NLT)
 

 "King David said this about him:

‘I see that the Lord is always with me.
 I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.' "
Acts 2:25 (NLT)



Sometimes a song gets stuck in my head -- does that ever happen to you? That's what happened to me with this song from Building 429. 

 On my way home last night, I prayed for God to help me find a song and scripture to share with you for this Sunday's post. This song came on the radio, and I can't get it out of my head.

Enjoy Building 429's song "We Won't Be Shaken"

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Be confident knowing that God has gone on before you, and walks along beside you. 
You need not fear.

Take care and keep warm, my friends.

Here We Go Again!

The bitter chill of January in Wisconsin gives us plenty of time to hunker down and contemplate a plan of hibernation until springtime. It offers time, too, to reflect on the old and the new. 

While all of 2013 is memory now, we look forward into 2014 with its blank canvas and wonder, what will we paint?

Little nuances keep filtering my way that this is to be a year of discovery for me; that is, a discovery of who I am and what I am supposed to do with this one beautiful life. A book I have been gifted encourages me to "uncover the art you were made to live" (A Million Little Ways by Emily P. Freeman). Meditations I have discovered are leading me to figure out not who but 'what' I am. And scripture verses and devotions tell me I am made anew, with all the promise that only God can provide.

The thing is, I thought I already had it pretty well figured out. Funny, right? I write and I sing and these things bring me great joy and creative expression. I love my family with a mother's caring (and worrying) heart, and share in their joys as my sons find their way. I live and I love, and I share the best of me with those I am close to.

Don't get me wrong. By no means whatsoever do I feel I have it all figured out. I just kinda thought I was on the right pathway. And maybe I am, and my discoveries will lead me deeper into knowing who I am and what I should be doing. Perhaps I will be gifted with insight into the whys and hows of what my new direction in life will be.

Despite the fact that I always look for the best in a person or situation, and while I know that there is much pain and suffering in the world, I try to stay upbeat with a positive outlook. I seek to find truth, and celebrate justice, while struggling to comprehend what I feel in my heart is the ruination of humanity. While much beauty and love exist in this world, the painful truth is that violence is prevalent and I fear that mankind's inhumanity to humankind will be its undoing. 

Knowing the struggle that many have just to survive opens my heart to question why there is such disparity between the haves and the have-nots. And wondering, too, what one little person like me can do. 

I hope you don't mind my meanderings here. You see, I really am trying to discover what this life is all about. I think I've closed myself up within my own little world for so long, just taking care of my family and myself. I thought that was enough. My role was defined. And I lived it and loved it.

What is happening in my thoughts doesn't frighten me or worry me. I am open to the leading of the Spirit, and perhaps my willingness to embrace change will be the catalyst for my next discoveries. 

 

Whatever happens in the upcoming year, I pray for growth in my spirit, acceptance of my direction, and Divine guidance as I step boldly into what is my life.

I pray these things for all of you, too, that you might find your way as we all tread courageously into this bright, new year. Many blessings, my friends.

Feeling Restless?

 
Sunday Scripture

and a

Song


"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 
and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28 NIV  

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My Lord, take from me

My restless thoughts

My restless dreams

My restless life

And fill me

With peace

As only

You

can 


*** 

If you're feeling restless, know that you can rest your cares
 in the God who loves you. 
It doesn't matter what you've done, who you are
 or where you've been.
You only have to call on His name; and rest assured that
 He will hear your call.


Please Enjoy "Restless" by Audrey Assad

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May all your restlessness be calmed in the arms of Jesus.

God's Great Grace and Love

The snowy view from my window this morning

Sunday Scripture

and a

Song

"The Lord your God is with you,

the Mighty Warrior who saves.

He will take great delight in you;

in his love he will no longer rebuke you,

but will rejoice over you with singing."

Zephaniah 3:17

There is no thought more beautiful to me than that of God singing over me with His love.

God's great grace, the gift of His unmerited favor as manifested in the salvation of sinners and bestowal of His blessings,
is given freely to all who call on His name.
Glory to God
and praise and thanksgiving
for this undeserved gift.

To know our Almighty Savior is always with us, and that He will never leave us, is a comfort and an inexplicable joy.

Here is a song for you by Citizen Way, "How Sweet the Sound" that reminds us of God's great love and the beauty of knowing we are never alone. God is always with us, and He will always love us. No matter what. Praise be to God!

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Thanks for visiting today. I pray God's blessings of love, joy and peace to all of you.

Lord, I need You

Sunday Scripture

and a

Song

"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else,

 and he will give you everything you need."
Luke 12:31 (NLT)

Too many times we find ourselves racing around, trying to "do it all" and probably failing (in our own opinion) because we have such high expectations of what we should accomplish.

Have you ever paused long enough to ask, "God, what should I be doing right now? What is most important, and what can I let go?"

Sometimes we tend to put our mind ahead of our heart; kind of like putting the cart before the horse. 

If we do not pause to find our center to discern what direction we should be going, then we are going forward on our own agenda. Or perhaps in our attempt to try to please everyone, we forget to first figure out what is best for our own selves. 

If we have not first "checked-in" with our inner source of strength, how will we ever get to where we need to be going?

The result of going forward without our inward direction is often frustration and negativity, or blame and anger. Sometimes we just feel lost.

Other times, sorrow engulfs us in our weakness, and we feel so all alone. 

Each and every time, we must reach out for help. And God alone is always there for us. 

If we can maintain a mind-set to always consult God first, we would find we have a better chance of finding success from our efforts.

Remember where your Source is, and what feeds your soul. Take care of yourself from the inside out, and the items on your to-do list that need to be accomplished will get done.

What is left over will be done tomorrow. 

Take time to find your center, and to ask God, your source of strength, to guide you in the direction He would have you follow.

I know I can't do this life alone. God, I Need You.

Please enjoy Chris Tomlin perform Lord, I Need You

a heartfelt worship song written by

 Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, and Matt Maher. 

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