Thursday, October 22, 2009

Why do we "Worry??


I tell ya these days we're living in are tough! And as hard as we try to stay focused we don't. It's tough to see your loved ones and friends struggle,when there's nothing tangible we can do. I know that God loves us unconditionally,I mean I know that with all of my heart and that God will show up! But he has not-Yet! And the pain continues with my dear friends,the enemy those 2 good buddies fear & doubt are sticking around and pounding them down,way down. So I'm asking for your prayers for Linda & Elijah please they are hurting,and the strong should bear the burden of the weak. I'm praying and Praising God for change,and it will come,not as quick as we want it,but it will come. God's word is true no matter how I feel that does not change the effectiveness of our prayers or God's word. I appreciate you and thank you for your help.
Love in Christ Pat

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

In Spite Of...

This is a beautiful fall day kind of cloudy and this is my kind of weather for sure,but lately I have been having some bad bouts with arthritis & fibro.One causes pain in my joints and the other causes pain in my muscles,and this is not a good day for me.But I do feel like writing & crying all at one time,but in spite of all the pain and depression I still have lots of reasons to Praise God.Because I could be a lot worse,I think of all the young people I’ve seen in Nursing Homes and I know for sure how blessed I am. I worked for many years as a CNA taking care of the sick & the elderly and I truly loved it,I meet so many nice people and some were mean but that was okay,it was probably the pain or not being able to change their situation.I’ve learned like Paul to be content with whats going on in my life because I know what God loves me,and he will help.And God does help me so much it’s a battle to keep my mind on Jesus and off myself.The flesh loves a pity party but when the flesh is weak,God lifts up my spirit so that I can handle this. It’s such a wonderful blessing to know Jesus Christ and to know that he will never leave me,even when I’m feeling so low like today,for he understands my weaknesses and loves me right through them all! Whoa it seems as if I’m rambling here but it gives me such pleasure to encourage others,and if you’re facing something worse than what I’m going through hold on and don’t give up! For in spite of all we go through God will always send help to us one way or another,help will come. When I’m feeling like this I’ll think about the saints of old that God brought through and that gives me hope,like Job,Mordecai,Daniel and others. Oh yea and Habakkuk in chapter 3:17~19) one of my favorite scriptures: Even though the fig trees have no blossom,and there are no grapes on the vine;even though the olive crop fails,and the fields lie empty and barren;even though the flocks die in the fields,and the cattle barns are empty,YET WILL I REJOICE IN THE LORD! I WILL BE JOYFUL IN THE GOD OF MY SALVATION. THE SOVEREIGN LORD IS MY STRENGTH!

HALLELUJAH,HALLELUJAH GOD IS STILL WORTHY TO BE PRAISED!

I hope you have a wonderful day
Love in Christ Pat

Friday, October 2, 2009

What Now?

When you feel as if God has left you? What do you do? I'm so stressed and tired from helping dear friends who just lost their Mother,until I can't even think straight. Writing has always been an outlet for me,so I can just let my feelings out.I know that life has all kinds of trials daily and oh how we need God's help.But there are days like this when it's as if I can't hear from my Father,and I've learned to just be still.For God knows all and he is aware of all I'm going through and my feelings.My feelings has nothing to do with my love for God,and nothing to do with his love for me.Even though I know that's true this is a hard time for me now.I've also learned that in times like this is when satan is ready to attack with doubt & fear,he waited until Jesus was hungry to bring his attack in the wilderness,but God pulled him through and he has not left me "Hallelujah"! "Whew" how I praise God for touching me even now and encouraging me,yes Lord my soul says yes to you oh Lord. What would I do if God had not been on my side,but he is forever!!! Truly the Lord is my helper and my strength,yes be still and know that I am God.God is so awesome and his love for us never changes.If you're in a hard place I want to encourage you to be still and wait on God.
Love in Christ Pat

Waiting On God

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