Bless the Broken Road

written by: Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations

Yes, the road I have traveled in life has been filled with potholes, but each hardship has made me who I am today! Oh, I may look a little bruised and battered and I may even be facing more hardships in life, but yet I am compelled by the Holy Spirit to finish the work before me that the Lord has called me to do!

I am committed to serving the Lord at whatever cost. I look to the Spirit of the Lord to work in me and through me, putting absolutely no confidence in my tattered flesh! You see…God is in charge of my life through the Holy Spirit that dwells within me. I am no longer a hostage to changing circumstances, riding the ups and downs of emotions….for The jOy of the Lord is my strength of my Life!!  I have found as I have yielded to the ways of the Lord, I am more alert to the needs of others around me and love to minister to those who are bruised and hurting. I absolutely refuse to be consumed by my own problems, but seek the Lord in how to share His love and encouraging words with others. Oh yes, I must still deal with my own personal trials and ordeals in my daily life, but I solely rely upon a Holy God, for in Him I have found Freedom, Liberty, and a new devotion to continue His work while on earth!  Even in the midst of brokenness, I have a deep compelling desire to walk in a greater intimacy with Christ!  Yes see, The Lord has faithfully given me a gift of His strength for my weakness, His Hope, for my despair, and brings relief with His healing hand.   He heals my broken heart and binds up my wounds. His sweet presence is ever so near.

Therefore, I MUST finish the race, reflect the Love of Christ and share the powerful life changing Truth of God’s Saving Grace!! Oh God, Bless this Broken Road! ~ San, Healing Rain to the Nations

…However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.. Acts 20:24

Selah “BE” (My heart, My hands, My voice) music video

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JOY of Giving

written by: Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations

What a wonderful world this would be if we all shared more of what we have with those who have not. Sharing is not just about giving money or assets to a charity or church. Sharing is caring deeply from the heart. It’s about reaching out to others, giving your time, ideas, wisdom and resources to help meet a need or simply bless others. Sharing is something you do unconditionally, without the expectation of receiving anything in return. However, you will probably find that the more you share, the more abundance somehow comes back to you in some other way.

For the Word says…”Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (Luke 6:38)

I encourage you to open your eyes and your heart and allow the Lord to lead you. Rather it’s bag of groceries or a plate of cookies, sharing your clothes or offering to help, paying a Bill or buying a hamburger or coffee…Whatever the Lord puts on your heart, do it with love and then expect absolutely nothing in return! Demonstrating the compassion and love of Christ brings so much jOy to the heart. I promise, you will be amazingly surprised at how you are actually the one who’s blessed! I pray you will enjoy the spirit of “giving” this Christmas Season and all throughout the year! Enjoy this beautiful song challenging you to let your light shine!  God Bless!

Go Light Your World Video by Chris Rice Music Video

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“Use Me Lord”

Written by:  Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations

When Christ Jesus gave himself on Calvary as our Supreme Sacrifice,  our debt was stamped ‘paid in full’!  But also let us not forget, Jesus gave the Great Commission to all His children!!  God is the one who convicts, saves and sanctifies, but He calls you and I to be a part of that process on earth by being a witness for Christ.  But that doesn’t necessarily mean you must go all the way to Africa to be a missionary!!  God desires that we work the mission field around us, right where we have been planted.  He relies on you & I to be a testimony to our family, our neighbors, even at the yard Sales, grocery store and in the doctor’s office & hospitals, etc.  We are to let His light shine to all those we meet on a daily basis.  We are called to be His mouthpiece, His hands, His feet; every area of our lives is to be a reflection of  our Lord’s heart.

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.  (Ephesians 2:10)

That means we must ‘come out’ of the comfort of our churches and our homes and begin taking it upon ourselves to be an expression of His love, thus proving to the world that God genuinely cares.

People are hurting every where you turn.  Rather it be spiritual, physical, emotional or a financial need… God does hear the sound of their desperate cries.  But did you realize, it’s YOU & I that may be holding the Key to their blessing?!!  Therefore, it’s very important for us to be in tune with God’s still small inner voice of the Holy Spirit, gently guiding and directing us.  After all, for we do want to operate with Wisdom!

So the next time the Lord nudges your heart, unfold your arms and begin lending that helping hand, a listening ear, or maybe giving a testimony or an encouraging word.  You may find that it’s your very act of caring that brings a ray of hope into someone’s desperate situation.

You see, Love promotes Hope which can come through numerous acts of kindness.  May be the Lord will instruct you to pay that overdue electric bill or rent payment.  Or might be a car needs repairing or a need for medicine or warm clothing.     Rather it’s giving a ride or a cup of hot coffee, praying for someone’s healing or simply listening with a smile, giving a gentle hug or a basket of groceries, “Hope” can come through so many different avenues.  Just remember this…It’s however the Lord instructs you personally.  That’s what you should do.

I share with you this amazing  thought the Lord has just dropped into my Spirit….”A beautiful miracle could take place when a heart filled with Christ’s love begins to connect with another’s heart…The very act of your obedience to God’s voice, may just be someone’s avenue to Abundant Life & Eternal Hope!”  My cry is….”Oh God, help me not to miss those divine opportunities”!!

Everyday life for so many people is very challenging,  filled with pain, sorrow, loneliness, hunger, hopelessness, depression…etc. etc.  So, let us remember… You & I may be the only ‘Bible’ some may ever read.  Our actions, our touch, and our love, speaks loudly in this crazy mixed up world we live in.  Therefore, I encourage you to accept this challenge…Lt’s step up to the plate; surrender ALL unto the Lord saying,,, “Here am I Lord, Use me!”  And then submit yourself into His perfect Will and His Way.

With the help of the Lord, may we begin opening our eyes and our hearts, gazing into the world through the eyes of Christ.  It doesn’t take long to find simple, everyday people just waiting for our touch of love & kindness.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.  (1 Corinthians 13:13)

Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir “Use Me”

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