(Updated from Post on August 12, 2019) The Request: O Lord, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble? Psalm 10:1 NLT Do not stay so far from me, for trouble is near, and no one else can help me. Psalm 22:11 NLT Listen to my prayer, O God. Do not ignore…
Author: Pam R
Speaking of Trouble …
(Updated from post on July 5, 2019) “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.Matthew 6:34 MSG “Don’t worry at all then about tomorrow. Tomorrow…
The Wonky Diction of Affliction
(Updated from the original post, June 20, 2019) My family is also impacted by my Chronic Fatigue. By all of it, actually, but hilariously by my difficulty with words. For instance, I couldn’t grocery shop but I could write out a list. Sort of. (“What’s clery?” my son wanted to know. Or “I can’t read…
Think About It
Hatred stirs up strife,But love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults]. Proverbs 10:12 Amplified Bible Hate no one, no matter how much they’ve wronged you.Live humbly, no matter how wealthy you become. Think positively, no matter how hard life is. Give much, even if you’ve been given little. Forgive all, especially yourself. And…
For Difficulties …
Confused? Praise God, even when you don’t understand what He’s doing. (unknown) Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.Proverbs 3:5-7 New Living Translation In…
“Hold Me, Jesus”
For some reason, this song has taken residence in my head. It must be what I need to hear right now. PR
Beauty for Ashes
(Originally posted on May 25, 2019) ********** Excerpt from a letter dated December, 2009: I know things are hard for you right now. When I was thinking of you this morning, these words came to my mind. Isaiah 61: 1-3 NLT The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good…
Just Saying …
(Updated post from May 20, 2019) ********** To the shepherds, the Angels said:Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. Luke 2:14 NIV Peace is more than a state of inner tranquility; it’s a state of wholeness and completeness.(unknown) ********** As they entered Jerusalem, the Disciples said:“Blessed is…
Here’s to 2023 …
“Here’s to 2023 actually being a new year and not just 2020 part three.”(unknown)
Strategic “Don’ts”
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” Martin Luther King Jr. Don’t wait until you reach your goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud of every step you take. Karen Salmansohn ********** “You don’t have to be perfect to help people. All you have to be is real.” Trent Shelton,…