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Comment by Ruth McD on August 2, 2012 at 11:15am

It is truly difficult, to have the strength to hold on to God when you are struggling with a depression that makes standing up seem impossible. 

But these things do pass, and you will find yourself, one night, reaching out for him and saying, "Lord, be my strength when I have none."

And though the darkness doesn’t lessen, at first, it no longer seems eternal, and you get the intimation of the light beyond that is hope.  And your tattered soul?  Over those rips will grow new muscle, new strength to face whatever darkness may await you in the future.

"When you go through deep waters,
      I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
      you will not drown" (Isaiah 43:2)

Comment by Ruth McD on August 2, 2012 at 11:13am

So glad to see you all here. Wonderful and powerful posts. Blessings:)

Comment by Lena J on July 31, 2012 at 9:30am

 

The Garden of Gethsemane...where Jesus prayed!

"Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, 'Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.' Matthew 26: 36

As I stood in this very garden atop the Mount of Olives, looking at the now gnarled olive tree trunks, I couldn't help but visualize the events of Jesus on the night He was betrayed over 2000 years ago. My emotions ran high as I fought back tears. This was where my precious Lord and Saviour Jesus was betrayed by a kiss from Judas!

My quest to serve the Lord is paramount. My desire to share His Gospel message of Salvation and to proclaim Him as the only way, the truth, and the life spurs me on to seek ways of reaching the lost wherever they are.

Jesus is Lord...Soon He will return! Hallelujah!

Comment by Ruth McD on July 29, 2012 at 3:50pm

^{John 16:33} “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

The reality of trouble in life is obvious. It’s the reality of peace that often eludes us. Interestingly, when Jesus warned His followers about trouble, in the same breath He also promised peace. He even told them to “be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (v.33). The word overcome indicates a past event that has a continuing effect. Not only did Jesus conquer the fallen world through His death and resurrection, but He continues to provide victory, no matter how much trouble we may face.

So, although we can expect some trouble in this fallen world, the good news is that we can count on Jesus for peace in troubled times.

In the midst of troubles, peace can be found in Jesus.

Comment by Ruth McD on July 29, 2012 at 2:33pm

The hardships in our lives can teach us how to live in the Lord. All of your posts are so powerful. Love in Christ, Ruth:)

Comment by ALCEDES JONES on July 28, 2012 at 6:24pm

. Our Saviour here gives us eight characters of blessed people; which represent to us the principal graces of a Christian. On each of them a present blessing is pronounced; Blessed are they; and to each a future blessing is promised, which is variously expressed, so as to suit the nature of the grace or duty recommended.Do we ask then who are happy? It is answered,I. The poor in spirit are happy, v. 3. There is a poor-spiritedness that is so far from making men blessed that it is a sin and a snare—cowardice and base fear, and a willing subjection to the lusts of men. But this poverty of spirit is a gracious disposition of soul, by which we are emptied of self, in order to our being filled with Jesus Christ. To be poor in spirit is, 1. To be contentedly poor, willing to be emptied of worldly wealth, if God orders that to be our lot; to bring our mind to our condition, when it is a low condition. Many are poor in the world, but high in spirit, poor and proud, murmuring and complaining, and blaming their lot, but we must accommodate ourselves to our poverty, must know how to be abased, Phil. 4:12 . Acknowledging the wisdom of God in appointing us to poverty, we must be easy in it, patiently bear the inconveniences of it, be thankful for what we have, and make the best of that which is. It is to sit loose to all worldly wealth, and not set our hearts upon it, but cheerfully to bear losses and disappointments which may befal us in the most prosperous state. It is not, in pride or pretence, to make ourselves poor, by throwing away what God has given us, especially as those in the church of Rome, who vow poverty, and yet engross the wealth of the nations; but if we be rich in the world we must be poor in spirit, that is, we must condescend to the poor and sympathize with them, as being touched with the feeling of their infirmities; we must expect and prepare for poverty; must not inordinately fear or shun it, but must bid it welcome, especially when it comes upon us for keeping a good conscience, Heb. 10:34 . Job was poor in spirit, when he blessed God in taking away, as well as giving. It is to be humble and lowly in our own eyes.   THIS WAS TAKING FROM MATTHEW HENRY COMMENTARY ON MATTHEW 5   CHAPTER( ONLY  A SMALL PART ,BUT THE WHOLE IS GREAT FOOD FOR THE SOUL ,I FEEL)

Comment by ALCEDES JONES on July 28, 2012 at 6:20pm

/a> Matthew 5 :1-12 New American Standard Bible

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The Sermon on the Mount; The Beatitudes

      1When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,

      3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

      4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

      5“Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

      6“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

      7“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

      8“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

      9“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

      10“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

      11“Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. 12“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Comment by ALCEDES JONES on July 22, 2012 at 3:02pm

) We may keep up a communion by faith, hope, and holy love, even with those churches and fellow-christians of whom we have no personal knowledge, and with whom we have no conversation. We can think, and pray, and be concerned for one another, at the greatest distance; and those we never saw in the flesh we may hope to meet in heaven. But,I. What was it that the apostle desired for them? That their hearts may be comforted, being knit together in love, etc., v. 2. It was their spiritual welfare about which he was solicitous. He does not say that they may be healthy, and merry, and rich, and great, and prosperous; but that their hearts may be comforted. Note, The prosperity of the soul is the best prosperity, and what we should be most solicitous about for ourselves and others. We have here a description of soul-prosperity.1. When our knowledge grows to an understanding of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ,—when we come to have a more clear, distinct, methodical knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus, then the soul prospers: To understand the mystery, either what was before concealed, but is now made known concerning the Father and Christ, or the mystery before mentioned, of calling the Gentiles into the Christian church, as the Father and Christ have revealed it in the gospel; and not barely to speak of it by rote, or as we have been taught it by our catechisms, but to be led into it, and enter into the meaning and design of it. This is what we should labour after, and then the soul prospers.2. When our faith grows to a full assurance and bold acknowledgment of this mystery. (1.) To a full assurance, or a well-settled judgment, upon their proper evidence, of the great truths of the gospel, without doubting, or calling them in question, but embracing them with the highest satisfaction, as faithful sayings and worthy of all acceptation. (2.) When it comes to a free acknowledgment, and we not only believe with the heart, but are ready, when called to it, to make confession with our mouth, and are not ashamed of our Master and our holy religion, under the frowns and violence of their enemies. This is called the riches of the full assurance ofunderstanding. Great knowledge and strong faith make a soul rich. This is being rich towards God, and rich in faith, and having the true riches, Lu. 12:21 Lu. 16:11 ; Jam. 2:5 .3. It consists in the abundance of comfort in our souls: That their hearts might be comforted. The soul prospers when it is filled with joy and peace (Rom. 15:13 ), and has a satisfaction within which all the troubles without cannot disturb, and is able to joy in the Lord when all other comforts fail, Hab. 3:17,Hab. 3:18 .4. The more intimate communion we have with our fellow-christians the more the soul prospers: Being knit together in love. Holy love knits the hearts of Christians one to another; and faith and love both contribute to our comfort. The stronger our faith is, and the warmer our love, the greater will our comfort be.  THIS WAS TAKING FROM MATTHEW HENRY COMMENTARY ON COLOSSIANS 2  CHAPTER 

Comment by ALCEDES JONES on July 22, 2012 at 2:58pm

Colossians 2 :1-7 New American Standard Bible

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You Are Built Up in Christ

      1For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face, 2that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself, 3in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4I say this so that no one will delude you with persuasive argument. 5For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ.

      6Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.

Comment by ALCEDES JONES on July 22, 2012 at 2:56pm

O HEAVENLY FATHER I COME TO YOUR THRONE OF GRACE AT THE TIME OF NEED FOR YOUR BELOVED DAUGHTERS GENEVIEVE,HOPE AND LORA FOR YOU ALONE SEE THE END WITH THE BEGINNING SO WE PRAY THAT YOU BLESS THEM WITH THE THINGS THAT THEY NEED IN THE NAME OF JESUS THE CHRIST  AND CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER THEM AND PROTECT THEM THROUGH ALL THAT THEY GO THROUGH AGAIN WE ASK IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME  FATHER  

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