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BE NOT AFRAID |
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Then Jesus said to his disciples:
"therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?
Luke 12: 22-26 |
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Be not afraid, for I am with you.
Isaish 43:5 |
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Aren't those wonderful words! The Lord tells us not to worry, not to be afraid for he is always with us. Whether you are a Christian or not, take a few moments to visit these pages. The words are uplifting and the message is powerful. |
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God of the Little Things |
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Is God concerned about the details of your life? Does he care about the "little things"? Piles of dishes need to be done. The washer leaks a big soapy puddle on the floor-and you've got people coming in an hour. Little things. |
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Nobody else seems to notice or pay that much mind...so why should God? After all, isn't he the God of the BIG things? Isn't he the one who spoke swirling galaxies into the vast frontiers of space, who measured the waters in the hollow of his hand and calculated the dust of the earth? |
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Why should this great, awesome God notice the tears that came to my eyes this morning at breakfast-when no one else noticed? Why should the Creator of the universe care about the worries that kept me awake until two in the morning? Why should the mighty Sovereign of eternity be concerned about the fact thay I'm late for an appointment and can't find a parking place? |
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Sure, the Bible says he has compassion for his people. But isn't that sort of a "general" compassion for humankind? Isn't that an arms-length kind of compassion? Just how intimately is God involved in our small, petty problems? David says he has the compassion of a father. |
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I remember my father having a kind of intimate, heartfelt compassion with me. Often when my dad would be busy at his easel, I'd sit on the floor at his side with my crayons and coloring book. Sometimes he'd set his brushes aside, reach down and lift me into his lap. Then he'd fix my hand on one of his brushes and enfold his larger, stronger hand around mine. Ever so gently, he would guide my hand and the brush, and I would watch in amazement as, together, we made something beautiful. |
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This is the kind of love our God has for us. Fatherlove. The kind, gentle compassion of a dad who deeply cares for his sons and daughters. Maybe you never had a dad like that...but you do have such a Father.
Let God's big hand close gently over yours. With his help, even the discouraging scribbles of your life can become a masterpiece. Nothing would delight a father's heart more. |
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Author: Joni Eareckson Tada |
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Visit Joni's site at www.joniandfriends.org/ |
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GOD KNOWS |
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When you are tired and discouraged from fruitless efforts...
God knows how hard you have tried.
When you've cried so long and your heart is in anguish...
God has counted your tears.
If you feel like your life is on hold and time has passed you by...
God is waiting with you.
When you're lonely and your friends are too busy even for a phone call...
God is by your side.
When you think you've tried everything and don't know where to turn...
God has a solution.
When nothing makes sense and you are confused and frustrated...
God has the answer.
If suddenly your outlook is brighter and you find traces of hope...
God has whispered to you.
When things are going well and you have much to be thankful for...
God has blessed you.
When something joyful happens and you are filled with awe...
God has smiled upon you.
When you have a purpose to fulfill and a dream to follow...
God has opened your eyes and called you by name.
Remember that wherever you are or whatever you are facing...
God knows! |
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