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Comment by Jayaseelan Samuel on June 2, 2011 at 12:32am

Oaks of Righteousness

June 1

 

"They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor" (Isa. 61:3).

It was the worst time in my life. Feeling betrayed by God, I stormed out of the door and walked up the heavily wooded hill behind my house. Reaching the hilltop, I raged at God. "God!" I shouted, "Is this how you treat someone who is faithful to You?! I've waited and waited. I've worked and prayed. And for what? For this?" My lungs hurt and my throat was raw - but I had one more thing to say to God. "I hate You, God! I hate You!"

I sat down on an old oak tree that had broken at the base and was lying on the ground. For the next three hours, I sobbed uncontrollably, unable to speak, unable to pray. I wondered how God could abandon me. I wondered if He even existed. Maybe I had wasted my life believing in a myth.

Finally, I got up to leave. When I looked over at the fallen oak that I had sat on, I noticed something interesting. The fallen tree was pointed toward the base of another oak tree - a tree that stood strong and tall with wide spreading branches. At that moment, I heard a quiet voice inside me say, Today, like this broken oak tree, you are a broken man. But this brokenness was needed in order for you to become like the large, strong oak tree that stands before you.

Years later, I would look back and know that God Himself had spoken to me out of my period of darkness and silence.

Even when I raged at God and told Him I hated Him, God was faithful and forgiving. Today, He has replaced the ashes of my despair with the oil of gladness. He has planted me firmly like a strong and sturdy oak tree, and I live my life in gratitude for His mercy.

Do you find yourself in a dark place? Share your true feelings with God. You'll be surprised how well He is willing to listen.

Comment by PRAYER WARRIOR on June 1, 2011 at 4:48pm

HELLLO EVERYONE OF U MY FELLOW CHRISTINA FRIENDS.. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. HOPE THAT U ARE DOING WELL... I COME TO YOU AND ASK FOR URGENT PRAYER REQUEST FOR A VERY DEAR FRIEND OF MINE WHO HAS CANCER.. SHE JUST GOT FINISHED RECENTLY UNDER GOING INTELUKING 2 TREATMENS AND TO NO AVAIL SHE JUST FOUND OUT TODAY THAT IT DID NOT WORK TO TREAT THE MALANOMA SHE HAS.. THEY FURTHER MORE FOUND A BIG MASS THATS CANCEROUS INSIDE OF HER STOMACH THE  SIZE OF A SOFTBALL.. MY FRIEND HAS ACCEPTED THE FACT THATSHE AINT GONNA GET NO BETTER .. AND I HAVE TOLD HER THAT GOD IS ABLE TO HEAL HER.. SHE HAS LOST HOPE.. AND IM AFRAID HER FAITH IS WEAKENING... PLEASE I ASK THAT U WILL LIFT HER UP AND PRAY FOR HER .. I  AM ASKING FOR A HEALING .. PLEASE JOIN ME IN THIS PRAYER REQUEST AND LIFT HER AND HER FAMILY UP.. THANK YOU SO MUCH... GOD BLESS AND BIG HUGGGGGS... IN CHRIST.... ALWAYS.. DELLA

Comment by RoyW on June 1, 2011 at 5:27am

Amen, Lord, thank You for all these prayers and prayer warriors. I pray for those who have thought their prayers have gone unanswered. Father, we are all in Your care. Forgive our impatience. Our economy is down and unemployment is high. Lord, take care of Your people. Keep them healthy during these rough times. Touch my wife who is also suffering from the lack of insurance. Touch her body. I thank You for meeting all our needs. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Comment by Prophet on June 1, 2011 at 3:56am

Father we give you Honor Praise and Glory for the Prayers that have been answered. and for those who are still waiting for healing, answers, dreams or visions to be fulfilled, give us the joy of waiting on you with expectation and excitement in our spirits, because we know you always do far more and supply everything out of your abundance than we could ever anticipate. In Jesus incomparable name we ask this AMEN

Comment by Joye Atkinson on June 1, 2011 at 3:21am

Lord I too agree with Wicus.  We pray for a fresh fire to burn in each of us.  Keep us close to you and to each other through your love.  Amen

Comment by Joye Atkinson on May 30, 2011 at 9:53am

My tribute to all soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice is this:

                                 FALLEN HEROES

From the time I was conceived God had for me a plan

He wanted me to get involved to help my fellow man

I know some were against it but God knows what is best

Since the day he took me home I've had perfect rest

Heaven is so beautiful I'm walking streets of gold

Now I'm serving others including saints of old

I know some still have anger about the way I died

But God and I both have seen the many tears you've cried

He is a God of comfort whose love will never cease

Give your feelings to him and he will give you peace

As difficult as it may be please don't hold a grudge

Remember this my loved ones God alone will judge

Then on that resurrection day when all the dead will rise

The Lord will reunite us together in the skies

So don't be sad and mourn for me I'm doing what I love

Serving Jesus and watching you from his throne above

Comment by RoyW on May 30, 2011 at 8:38am

Amen, Lord, and bless our veterans on this Memorial Day. I pray they find You as their Savior and find comfort. Keep our soldiers safe this day. Bless our country and may we return to You. In Jesus Name.

Comment by Prophet on May 30, 2011 at 5:06am

Father, Lord, Master, we give you Praise and Glory this day for Prayers answered, for little Zoey and her amazing progress. We lift up Her grandfather Dale to you father, heal him so he can spend quality time with his granddaughter. We thank you fof supplying Joyces needs, and Father This day we ask that you deal decisively with Jayaseelans' needs and problems. Father we expect an answer this day for his salary and financial needs to be met and give you praise and Glory for the answer to this request. father be withh all who are ill today and comfort those who are depressed and who mourn for lost loved ones, meet with them all in a very tangible way and dry their tears in Jesus Name AMEN

Comment by Jayaseelan Samuel on May 29, 2011 at 9:51pm

Thank you all, keep praying for me. :)

Comment by Ruel Z Chavez on May 29, 2011 at 7:19am

Thank you Jayaseelan for a very timely verse...

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