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Txfarmgal Posted - Jul 10 2008 : 12:00:10 PM
we don't have a study at our church over the summer and I really miss it. I can do it alone but it's nice to have someone to talk stuff over with. I have a bible that has studies in it that I could copy off or I have alot of studies that I bet you all have copies of too. I just thought it would be fun to do a study with others. Let me know. Thanks.

AngiKay

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mommom Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 7:11:10 PM
Blessings to you and all in this group. Susan
Txfarmgal Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 3:37:56 PM
Brooke and Susan, Yes sit and stay a while. Brooke I understand and you can only do what you feel in your heart. It hurts when we try so hard only to be shut down. Keep Trying- another friend is out there who needs you! You are not alone. And Susan neither are you- you are not alone. The new study with kay arthur I am excited about. I will hold you both up in prayers. hugs

AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
www.angikay.etsy.com
Heart of TX chapter
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9

Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/
mommom Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 12:34:04 PM
Please count me in for the September Bible Study. I need to be encouraged and shown that I'm not the only one out here struggling sometimes with my faith. Thank you. Susan
lilwing Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 12:21:14 AM
Hi, girls, I don't know why I never checked out the reading room, I never stopped to look into it for some weird reason. The first thing I read was this and that last devotion about persistant friendship.

It got me hard.

I have a friend ..or did ..like that .. we were very close friends as teenagers.. then we grew up..she got married..had kids..I got married... it's a long story, but basically, I guess because she has kids and a husband..she has no time for me ..she did move apart but we always kept in touch ..I started doing all the work it seemed...
so I got frustrated and told her my feelings.. in a nutshell ... it hurt really bad... when I found out she went basically right by my place on the way to Galveston ... couldn't stop by and let me meet her new daughter I never got a chance to meet? No, I guess not ... Well, I finally told her I couldn't deal with that... but then I finally thought about it..I thought I would react more in a "Christian" way .. and I told her congrats on her NEW daughter (she had another) and basically I'm here if she needs me..... I hadn't heard anything else....I don't know if I should pursue it anymore. I probably won't. It's heart-breaking for me. I guess I'll let it go... there is alot more to the story but that is it in a nutshell .. just gets me... 12 + years of friendship just swept away... dreams of our daughters knowing one another and being best friends too...it hurts, you know?

Sorry for the "sort of interruption"..I'd like to be a part of this bible study!!!

((and yes, I know I'm supposed to be gone, but I got on and wandered somewhere like here instead of "Across the fence"!! LOL!!))


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Txfarmgal Posted - Sep 05 2008 : 7:24:06 PM
Ok- I will keep em coming. We start our study with Kay Arthur next WED so I will post it next week the 10th. See you all then. hugs

AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
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Heart of TX chapter
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9

Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/
Photobugs Posted - Aug 28 2008 : 10:11:18 PM
Hi ladies,

I have not been visiting this forum as I used to...main reason is that I got into reading blogs in the evenings when I used to go to this forum. The blogs are fun for me because there are some very talented people out there who post about the things they make. Loving to create-this has been a great way to see their wares and appreciate them.
I tell you this because I did not know about this study. If I can remember to check in I would like to join you.

For Julia...please keep coming back! This is one way to learn about Christianity-by seeing how God does love care about each one of us in our everyday lives. Our church is right in the middle of a study about Christianity and how it differs from other religions. Very interesting. I go to Real Life Ministries in Post Falls. We have five services every weekend...the fastest growing church in the nation (or it was at one point). Our pastor is very real and pulls no punches...he studied his way to Christianity, had been an atheist. www.reallifeministries.com to see when we meet. Since you are not too far from us, come for a visit if you like. We have great programs for kids as well. They have an automated child check in system for safety.

So Julia-I am not sure if you remember me or not, but my booth was right next to yours at MaryJanes Farm Fair a few years back. I was on the side near MJ's booth (where they sold her magazines and some wares). There was not time for me to visit during that show...I was busy unpacking boxes through the whole show...which means I sold well, so that is good. But I did not really get to know many of the other vendors, as there was not time for visiting. Remember how hot it was?

Pamela

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melanie47601 Posted - Aug 26 2008 : 08:30:32 AM
Sorry AngiKay, i've been out in lala land. I enjoy your posts very much. keep them coming.

I have always been the kind of person that thinks they can fix any problem life throws their way. At a young age I had to buckle down and go to work, provide things I needed for school and whatnot. But a few years ago, I came to realize I don't have to pack the world on my shoulders. I was never meant to do that. I learned to give my troubles to the Lord. His shoulders are much stronger than mine. If you listen real close and let Him, the Lord will lead you down the road He wants you to be on. I still get a lil stubborn from time to time, but I remember I'm not alone.

Melanie

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City Chick Posted - Aug 26 2008 : 04:30:30 AM
Thanks for posting that. I've been struggling with something lately.

I now need to look at it as something the Lord wants me to experience for a reason. It's in His plan.

Thanks again. I do hope that you'll continue, if you have the time.

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Txfarmgal Posted - Aug 25 2008 : 4:27:02 PM
Not sure if you all still want to do this but this touched me today. I am starting a study in Sept. that is a better question and answers. Let me know if you all are no longer interested and I will stop posting. hugs

HARD PLACES
One day, a friend came to me, crying desperately, saying that her present situation was more than she could endure. She had been put in a hard place and wanted an immediate way of escape.

Are you in a hard place today? Are you asking yourself, as my friend did, what possible glory God could derive from such a devastating experience? Le me encourage you with the answer I gave my friend. I know it was a word from the Lord because it set her free and gave her the peace she was lacking. I encourage you to use these words as a key to healing in your own hard place.

I told my friend, "Just because it's a hard place, don't be so sure that God didn't allow you there for a purpose. You cannot see God's whole plan now, but be sure that He has a beautiful purpose to unfold. You may not know what He is preparing you for, but you dare not miss it.

Think about how dark a mine is – as dark as the hard place you are now in—yet, it has the capacity to produce the most brilliant of gems. Just like the mining process, our hardest trials can produce our dearest treasures

"But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in it's wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall." Malachi 4:2



AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
www.angikay.etsy.com
Heart of TX chapter
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9

Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/
Txfarmgal Posted - Aug 19 2008 : 12:09:32 PM
I don't have trouble hearing him call, I have trouble stopping and listening. I let the busyness of today's world and all the "things" we have to do in a day take me from stopping and listening to him, my father. Listen to him tell me that I am his sheep that he cares for me and that he knows what is best.

AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
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Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9

Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/
Txfarmgal Posted - Aug 19 2008 : 12:07:44 PM
HEAR HIM CALLING
The sheep that are My own hear and are listening to My voice, and I know them and they follow Me" (John 10:27, AMP).

It is God's desire that His children have an open line of communication with Him. Just as our earthly parents find pleasure when we pick up the telephone and call home, our Heavenly Father delights in our communicating with Him.

Don't let the devil tell you that you are not "special" enough to hear from God. We must be able to hear His voice to know His will for our lives.

Just as Jesus listened for His Father's voice, so we need to be sensitive to His voice. Then, we can be led of the Spirit in our own lives and also minister to others.

You can hear God's voice through the pages of His Word. You can hear Him through that still small voice within. He can communicate to you through a dream or vision. At times, He will use another person as His vessel through which He will speak.

God wants to speak to you. Take the time right now to set aside all of today's anxieties, then wait on Him to give you a thought or a word from the Bible that will have a specific meaning to you. What an encouragement it will be to know that you can hear His voice.


Tell me how you hear him call you.


AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
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Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9

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britchickny Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 3:07:19 PM
Just wanted you all to know that I have not baled on the study. Just had a lot to do to get ready to take Adam back to school. I will be taking this with me and hope to glean some in-sight on my travels.
I'm so glad that we are doing this, I have really been struggling with making a daily commitment to the lord, praying, reading the bible, a devotion etc. I think I have the 'busyness' disease.
Anywa, hugs to all and I will check in when we are back home.
(would appreciate prayers for a safe trip and not too many tears)
Angie.

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Leezard Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 06:35:04 AM
Ooooohhhhh...that's a good one, one I really needed! I know that I'm lax in my relationship with Christ and I don't even have any excuses because in my job I have plenty of free time to strengthen that relationship. I don't think it's lazyness but sometimes just feeling like I don't know where to start even though I know it's as simple as just talking to him and listening for his reply. I think the listening part is the hardest because I expect an answer in a certain way and it doesn't generally happen like that. I am the listener in my group of friends, when someone's having a rough time or just needs to talk I am the one that they tend to come to and I love that. We are also kind of a vocal group and there always tends to be noise going on, someone to talk with. So sometimes I feel like my conversations with God should be like that but I have to remember that he's ususally the still small voice, not the loud and booming one. Sometimes I feel bad that I am not persuing God like he persues me but I know his forgiveness is constant and that he's always there so I just have to keep trying my best, maybe better than my best.

I did have one time when God prompted me to contact an old friend, he had gotten married not long before and moved away from his family for a job and I just felt like maybe he needed a friend with his new situation. We went back and forth with emails a few times and he didn't seem too interested in keeping it up so in the last one I sent, which got no reply, I let him know I was praying for him no matter what. I still think of him sometimes and send him an email but he's not replied lately.

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Leezard Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 06:20:58 AM
No worries! I know we're all busy, especially this time of year-I just didn't know if I'd missed something and we weren't doing it any more. I really appreciate you posting it for us! Maybe, if you'd like, some of us could take turns posting one. I don't know if I have any books on hand right now but I know they're all over the internet. Let us know if we can help you out with that at all :)

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Txfarmgal Posted - Aug 10 2008 : 9:40:49 PM
There is a friend that I have tried and tried to hang out with and she is busy. Now I am busy and she has called. I did return her call but was not persistant and need to try again tomorrow. I also need to be a persisitant friend to Jesus as I know he is persistant with me and he seeks me out. I like all the verses listed and I am off to soak them in.

AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
www.angikay.etsy.com
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9

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Txfarmgal Posted - Aug 10 2008 : 9:35:29 PM
Elizabeth=thanks for holding me accountalbe. I decided to do it now instead of tomorrow. Sorry again that it is late. hugs


Persistent Friendship
By Melissa Taylor


"And now may the Lord show kindness and truth to you.
I also will repay you this kindness, because you have done this thing."
(2 Samuel 2:6 ~ NKJV)


Devotion:

Donna and I grew up together. We weren't each other's closest friend, but we were always friends. I knew if I needed someone, she would be there. She was so kind to me but was never afraid to tell me the truth...even when it hurt. She was fun, caring, accepting, forgiving, non-judgmental, and honest. There aren't many friends like that.

Over the years, we went our separate ways. We both got married, had children and life got busy. Our paths didn't cross often, even though we lived in the same city. When we ran into one another unexpectedly, we'd say, "We have GOT to get together and catch up!" Then we never would. I missed her and began to feel guilty for not pursuing our friendship more. I remember a mutual friend of ours saying, "I can't believe you both live in Charlotte and never see each other. You have no excuse!"

One day during my quiet time, I read a verse that made me think of Donna. It was 2 Samuel 2:6. I don't have an explanation for her coming to my mind except that it had to be from God, so I prayed that verse for her. "Lord please show your kindness and truth to Donna and I will show her kindness and truth too, because she has shown it to me many times." I didn't know why, but I knew I had to get in touch with her.

Contacting her was difficult. I called. I emailed. Weeks went by and I heard nothing. I made sure that I left all of my contact information and a nice message. Still, nothing from Donna. For over a month, I called and left messages. I began to get discouraged. Was she mad at me? Then I got a little worried. What if something has happened to her? I was not going to give up. My last call to her was one of desperation. I left a message saying, "Donna, this is Melissa. I have been trying to contact you, but you won't return my calls or emails. If you don't want to talk to me or you are mad, that's okay. Just call me and let me know that you are alive. I'm worried about you. Please call!" She called me back.

That was a year ago. It was such a blessing that we reconnected. Donna was going through hard times. I was about to go through hard times as well. God knew that Donna needed a friend close by who could understand and be there for her. He also knew I was about to go through one of the roughest trials of my life. It was perfect timing. Another blessing that came out of our reconnection is that our daughters became close friends. They had never met until now and they are crazy about each other.

I'm glad I was a persistent friend, persisting in my attempts to find Donna. I was not giving up because I considered our relationship valuable enough to pursue. If I had given up after the first call, or second or third, we would still be apart. I hate to even think about going through this past year without her. Persistence is often necessary in obtaining a blessing.

Have you ever thought about how persistent God is with us? How many times have I wandered off or put someone or something else above Him, yet He never left me. The Lord considers us valuable enough to pursue, and He wants us to "call back" and communicate so the relationship can flourish and grow.

God is pursuing a friendship with you right now. He offers you kindness, truth, forgiveness, acceptance, unconditional love, and loyalty. He's the best friend you could ever have. He will never give up on you because He is a persistent Friend.

Dear Lord, When others walked out, You never did. When I walked away, You waited for me to come back. Thank you for being my persistent Friend. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Application Steps:

Make plans to reconnect and spend time with someone you haven't seen in a while. If you can't reach them at first, don't give up. Be persistent.

Reflections:

Has someone tried to be a persistent friend to you? Have you called them back?

Is there someone God has placed on your heart to contact?

How is your friendship with God? Are you spending time with your Friend Jesus?

Power Verses:

Proverbs 17:17, "A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need." (NLT)

Proverbs 18:24, "Some friends don't help, but a true friend is closer than your own family." (CEV)

Exodus 33:11a, "So the LORD spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend." (NKJV)

© 2008 by Melissa Taylor. All rights reserved.

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Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9

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Txfarmgal Posted - Aug 10 2008 : 9:06:05 PM
Elizabeth- abosolutly!! I am so sorry we have been rather busy, so I will be doing this last Thursday tomorrow which is Monday and I am so sorry I am late. hugs

AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
www.angikay.etsy.com
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9

Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/
julia hayes Posted - Aug 10 2008 : 7:58:28 PM
Gals, I'm feeling totally insecure that my input has killed this discussion group. Me and my big fat trap! I sure hope not. I truly love this particular topic despite the fact I'm not a true 'believer' per se. I have a strong personality that some view as leaning toward the opinionated. I hoped my view would provoke discussion not silence it completely. Please post another passage for discussion and do let me know if what I said soured anyone. My intentions were good but I fear the result may have been something else. It reminds me of something I read once.
(I'm paraphrasing)
The disciple said to the Master, "But aren't good intentions good enough?"
The Master replied, "Oh no, it is with good intentions that the monkey saves the fish from his watery grave."
Ladies, humbly, please keep this discussion going....~julia

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Leezard Posted - Aug 10 2008 : 2:23:58 PM
AngiKay, will you be posting another study? :)

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julia hayes Posted - Aug 02 2008 : 7:05:55 PM
PHEW!! Leezard! thank you so much for you generous words. I am so grateful for them. I put myself out there..on the line if you will..or at least that's how I felt. I certainly don't want to come across blaphemous per se, I just want ask some questions and gain some perspective and insight. Your words calmed my insecurity and I thank you! I get great satisfaction from spiritual discussions and study. This bible study is brand spanking new to me despite the fact that I was raised in a devout Catholic family with nuns on both sides. My mother even spent time in a convent wondering if she was called to be a nun. I, too, spent time considering a religious life and I find now that my ordinary life and my religious life are blending into my life as it is in this moment. There are fewer degrees of separation with the two as I get older. In fact I 'm also more devout than ever. Funny how that happens. My blessings and wish for your peace..~julia

being simple to simply be
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Leezard Posted - Aug 02 2008 : 5:13:15 PM
I can totally understand where you're coming from Julia, I don't fully grasp the concept of God that's generally presented in the Old Testament. I've gone to church all my life and I still don't get it. I, personally, think that where you are at and the thoughts you presented are a good place to be in, a place I try to put myself in as well. It is great that you are able to take something from the lesson even if it isn't the same as had been presented :) For me I just have to keep looking within myself and seeking God to let him guide me on how to understand his word. It isn't always easy because I can't always explain things to someone else but I'm comfortable with where I'm at in my relationship with him right now. Much of what God has to say is as you described what you took from the lesson, we are to take him as an example of what we should be like in our lives-loving, compassionate, forgiving, giving, etc. It's a constant process and we can all only do what we're able. Thanks for bringing in a new voice :)

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julia hayes Posted - Aug 02 2008 : 2:19:59 PM
Hey ladies. Interesting focus for devotion. I find the Old Testament baffling. Not that I don't understand it per se, it is just that God of the Old Testament is so mean. God yields His wrath for the sins of man at His will and sometimes for unknown reasons. Poor sinful folks are left to suffer. Lamentations of the Old Testament is such a sorrowful book. As you know it was written by Jeremiah in the 6th century BC to describe in great detail his view of what happened to the fall of Jerusalem. It is worth mention that the beginning of this chapter is filled with Jeremiah's complaints about God: He has turned against me. He has made me old and broken my bones. He has built forts against me. He has walled me in. He will not hear my prayers though I scream and shout. So on and so forth until the pinnacle verse of 3:21 which begins "yet there is one ray of hope" and it goes into the mercy so described.

Help me Ladies. I don't get it. Forgive me, but I find God in this instance completely insane and I'm not too sure about Jeremiah either. Tell me, help me understand..how can a person view God as the reason for his torment and suffering accepting that because he is an obviously sinful man, he somehow deserves it. He is someone who like all of those of Jerusalem disobeyed God and deserve to be punished this way. In the very next breath, this man declares God merciful for the faithful. We can rest knowing that God is looking out for us. As Jeremiah goes on for the rest of chapter he continues is this sort of twisted perspective. People sinned against God, so God punishes them but God doesn't like punishing them because he loves them but they deserve it anyway and so forth. It sounds like an abusive parent to me and I can't wrap my head around it.

Forgive me, for I am most definitely doomed because I am clearly a great sinner and deserve horrible earthly punishment for my transgressions. Even saying what I just said clearly has me reserved for a first class trip to hell. If I actually believed that, which I don't, I'd never in a million years sleep again! I'd be frantically worrying what kind of awfulness will fall upon me because God lovingly thinks I deserve to be punished. The bottom line for me is that God has never been and will never be scary, fearful, vengeful and mean in my view.

When I read your posts I realize that the movement from an all powerful meannie kind of God in the Old Testament to a loving God and Father in the New Testament is a fascinating evolution. Indeed we have Jesus to thank for his contribution in that regard to Christianity. It is a significant and beautiful thing.

Brenda, forgive me, but I think you are mistaken about the origin of Hinduism and I think Hindus might take offense to you calling their ancient religion, whose actual origin isn't known but is believed to be about 5000 years old, a knock-off brand of the real thing. I presume that for you the real thing is Christianity. But remember that Hinduism and Islam as well as Christianity make up the world's 3 largest organized religions. Budduism, too is also an ancient religion whose origin is also pre-christian at roughly 500 BC. In both religions God is viewed as infinitely compassionate and loving. What Jesus brought to the Middle East in this regard wasn't new in other parts of the world but was revolutionary to the polytheistic Roman rulers as well as the terrified Jewish people still pontificating the Old Testament. I know very little about Islam at this time so I can't comment about it but I'll begin my study of that soon. Your book recommendation is interesting and I will check it out. I thank you for it and I am deeply grateful to have you keeping Aria and my family so close. Her healing is proof of your goodness.

Ladies, I'm probably the bible study nightmare participant. Forgive me. It is my very humble belief that the world's religions need not contradict one another but in fact can compliment one another with the very same things they try to portray. God is compassionate. God is loving. God takes care of us. God is forgiving. The lesson of this chapter and verse for me isn't the reminder of who and what God is but rather of who and what am I. Am I compassionate as God has designed me to be. Am I loving? Am I forgiving? Do I take care? Do I forgive? What Jesus illustrated so well was the divinity well within humans. He was a man and he was God. His example teaches us that we each possess the design of God. It is the simple purpose of our creation.

That's my nickle's worth...If I'm made any offense do tell me.. I'm wide open to learning what I clearly don't understand.

God's love to you all! ~julia

being simple to simply be
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Leezard Posted - Aug 01 2008 : 7:29:35 PM
That is such a good one! Thank you for posting that. It is easy to let our concerns get the best of us, to focus on them so hard that we forget that above all, God is there...through all, God is there...and when we get to the end of it all, God will be there. I love to lay in bed at night and just talk to God, to give Him all that's in me and try to leave it there so I can get a refreshing sleep. It doesn't always work but I think that making the effort is making a little change in me each night. I love the fellowship and ease it brings to my heart.

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City Chick Posted - Aug 01 2008 : 7:22:27 PM
Thanks for sharing that. I'm off to bed now and will let that "soak" in while I have my evening prayers.

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Txfarmgal Posted - Aug 01 2008 : 07:43:37 AM
I missed it last night but got to it today. This devotion was in my inbox this am, from Morris Cerrello. The verse is Lam. 3: 22-23 Getting a good nights rest is so important for our health and well being. However most of us do worry at night and have trouble sleeping. That is why this devotion is so good. The devotion is below. Do post and tell us how you rely on our father and get a good nights rest without the worry.


So many times we just assume that while we sleep, our Lord must be sleeping as well. Well, good news... God never sleeps nor slumbers!

Do you know that God is at work every moment of the day on your behalf? We sometimes act like He begins to work the minute we open our eyes and stops working the minute we close them to sleep. I have good news for you. You have no need to worry, for even while you are asleep God is working in your behalf and Jesus is making intercession for you.

That’s why the Lord said, "The Lord's mercies...are new every morning..." (Lam. 3:22-23) because He has spent your night time preparing for the events and circumstances for your next day – working all things for good in your behalf. He also has His precious angels surrounding you right now. Be still and feel His presence as you lay there in your bed.

You see, God is faithful to take care of and handle that which you commit to him. So trust in Him tonight and have a blessed sleep. Do not let the devil rob you of a blessed rest in Jesus. Give Him your concerns, your family, your loved ones, your "right now" and your tomorrow. Remember, He is ever working, ever protecting, ever providing, ever faithful and forever caring...


AngiKay
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Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9

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