faith
Don’t Ever Give up!!
Don’t ever give up, God never gives up on YOU! His plans are perfect and you can rest assured He is doing something good behind the scene! God knows your name, your nature, and your every need! And you can trust that God’s every promise will be fulfilled…in His time!
Remember, It’s during this trial, the Lord is molding, shaping, fine tuning you according to His Heavenly purpose for your life! And believe it or not, God has everything under control. But as you wait upon Him, think upon this… Our Heavenly Father is searching the earth for hearts that are hungry, thirsty, and desperate for Him, seeking for a place where His glory may reside?!! He’s longing to share the good times and the bad times with His children. Just as an earthly Daddy, He desires to laugh with you, to hold & encourage you and listen to life’s hurts & disappointments and wipe tears when you cry. God wants to listen to your hopes & dreams, and deeply cares about everything that touches your life! He desires to give you the best instruction and reveal wonderful things to you. So the next time you get to feeling down and think about giving up…Run quickly to your Heavenly Father’s arms!
Make and early morning appointment with God….
Let the first steps of your day lead you into that secret “Sanctuary”. Maybe it’s a big old easy chair in a quiet place or maybe it’s walking in nature. Wherever your quiet place is…Enter in with a heart of worship, expressing your dedication, your love and your trust in God to meet your every need…then silently wait for His still small voice. (I keep a pen and paper handy and write down what I hear so I can remember it later) I have found….”Life” is so much easier when we take the time to know the very Heart of our Heavenly Father!!
So don’t give up…RUN to the Heart of your Father…Just one word from God, one touch from our Savior, can transform a life forever!
…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6) 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)
Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
Love Runs Deep
When darkness surrounds you and there seems no way out, remember…God’s unfailing, unchanging love runs deep for His children!
No matter what situation you may be facing, if you take time to listen closely, you will hear the voice of Hope encouraging you. Hear His gentle voice beckoning you to simply trust in Him.
When there seems to be no way, with a child like trust, just lunge into the arm’s of Jesus. For it’s there, you will suddenly realize…”HE” is the Way, The Truth and The Life!! Then acknowledge Christ as King of your life and allow Him to direct your path. And then take Him by the hand and step into the light of His love! You will be pleasantly surprised at how He understands all your confusion. And as you learn to walk with HIM, I guarantee, Christ will make something beautiful out of your life!!
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
(Psalm 16:11)
~Sandy, Healing Rain to the Nations
HE Remains Faithful
Written by: Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
Do you feel as if your prayers are never answered? Are you finding yourself in a waiting mode? When hard times come, do you really trust in The Lord?
First of all, it’s important to realize just how much God loves you. To discover His love, the journey takes you to the foot of the old rugged Cross. For there a high price was paid for YOU! You are His most prized possession and HE holds you ever so close to His heart. Therefore, we can know He desires what’s best for His Children and yes, we can even trust Him to be on time!! For when we have accepted that Love and live a “surrendered life”, then surely we know we can trust Him with the answers to our desperate cries.
Do you realize that God gives immediate responses to your prayers? Sometimes we see the Lord’s answer right away and even though we don’t like it, sometimes the Lord’s answer is “wait”! Now I do admit, waiting does stretch our faith just a tad. But do you know the “waiting period” is really for our own good! It’s during that time when God is building our faith and when we develop a simple child-like trust in Him. I have found the waiting is well worth it, for sometimes to my surprise, God’s answer is much greater than anything I ever anticipated.
Then, that means when we face difficulties in life, we should never spend useless time worrying and fretting over an uncontrollable circumstance. For to do so, brings on more pain and sorrow, making life absolutely miserable for ourselves and others around us. And actually, this is a form of manipulating God, which can be a very dangerous thing! So instead, when trials come let us be quick to grab our Bible, look up scriptures that are dear to our heart and meditate upon God’s promises and His faithfulness to us. This is an act of Trust and that’s when we can begin thanking Him for His perfect outcome.
Here’s a good scripture to remind us that we can Trust our Lord in ALL things… “Even if we are unfaithful, HE remains faithful, For HE cannot deny who HE is.” (2 Tim 2:13)
Yes, God loves us deeply and has our best at heart! Therefore, we can rest assured that His plans and His timing are ever so perfect! And just at that chosen moment when He decides it’s time for it all to come together, no devil in hell or man on earth can keep us from what our God desires for us! As for me, I am just so thankful that God doesn’t always give me what I ask for!!
In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. (Psalm 25:1) Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. (Psalm 9:10) I will say of the Lord, “He is My Refuge and My Fortress, My God, in whom I trust.” (Psalm 91:2) Therefore…Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to YOU I entrust my life. (Psalm 143:8)
I Look to YOU
Written by: Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
I can so identify with the words to the song…” I Look to You” (see link below)
Being born with a birth defect, and a young age being diagnosed with a crippling disease, I have fought a struggle my entire life, feeling that I don’t quiet measure up to others. But over the years filled with silent pain and sorrow, I’ve learned to turn it all over to God and simply trust Him, believing He does not make mistakes. Through it all I have learned to wait upon the Lord, knowing He will faithfully see me through all the struggles I may face in life.
No, life has never been easy, but I have more blessed hope than ever before that God will somehow be glorified through it all! At the dawn of each new morning, I continue to press on into the heart of my Heavenly Father, taking one day at a time. I have learned to accept myself just as I am. I surrender all my flaws & my infirmities, my health, my family, all into the hands of My Almighty Creator. I have pushed past all the hurts & disappointments of life as my heart overflows with a love and adoration for my Lord! Oh yes, I will always learn from my past, but with a strong determination I will continue to look ahead to the Author & Finisher of my faith, pressing onward to be the Servant He has chosen me to be!
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
Yes…Even in the midst of the Storm!! (2 Tim 1:7)
I pray the words I share here on Healing Rain to the Nations continue to give you encouragement and a strong determination to keep pressing onward! I’ve posted below a beautiful song by Selah that pretty well describes my journey. I hope this song blesses you as much as it does me. Remember…You are Loved!
~ Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
“I LOOK TO YOU” by Selah
“I Will Sing”
Oh Lord, I will lift my voice and sing about your strength and rejoice in your love every morning! For YOU are so very faithful to me! It’s under Your Wing where I find refuge and safety when the seams of life begin unraveling! When my heart is breaking in all my suffering, at times I become so overwhelmed. But I know in my heart that I can run to You and find peace of mind and comfort for my soul. For there in Your loving presence I find strength for today and a bight hope for all my tomorrow’s. For O Lord, You are a Shield About Me; My Glory, and the Lifter up of My Head….My reason to SING!
~ Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
“I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble”. Psalm 59:16
“Be still & know that I Am God”
written by Sandy Blaser, HRN
Those words are ever so dear to my heart….
When I was very sick in bed in Texas, I got a call from Missouri that my Mother had broken her hip. Due to an illness I was unable to travel, so my precious family in Missouri stood in for me. But yet my ole heart was so broken that I could not be there for for my Mom at such a time as this. I was so weak, there was nothing I could do. So as I lay on my bed, I grabbed my Bible for reassurance and began crying out to my Lord. And there in the midst of all my fretting I heard these words spoken very clearly…”Be still & know that I am God”!!
Suddenly my room was bathed in such peace and comfort. I felt as if someone had just covered me with a soft, warm blanket, just like my Momma used to do when I was sick. And there wrapped in God’s love, I began to simply trust in Him, releasing my sweet Mother into His hands.
My Momma came through surgery & recovery beautifully, for the Lord was in the midst of it all! Later I was able to make the flight to Missouri and be by her side as she went though months of Therapy. During all of Mom’s Therapy Sessions, she had so much jOy! And I shall never forget how she ended every exercise saying…”One more for the Lord”!!
~Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
A Promise to You
Written by: Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
Yes, we all have flubbed up in our past in some way or another. But, thank God, every day is another opportunity for a “do over”! The enemy wants us to be bound by un-forgiveness, live in regret and shame, but God gives us confidence and strength to move forward with purpose and destiny!
Cry out to the Lord for HE is ever so near! And HE desires to be not only Your Saviour, but also Your Healer & Your Deliver! Just simply place all your cares into HIS hands… and let go!! Just know in your heart that God is working in your life, even when you don’t see it. He promises…HE will never leave you, nor will HE ever fail you! You will find that when your faith and trust is in HIM, an unexplainable joy and peace will flood your soul, allowing HIM to work in your life in unimaginable ways!
READ His promise to you….
But now, this is what the Lord says—HE who created you, Jacob, (your name) HE who formed you, Israel (your name): “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I WILL be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior… “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland… Do not be afraid, I am with you!!! (Isaiah 43)
Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
Who Can Compare
Written by Sandy Blaser
Who can compare to the Holy One? Who is equal?
Lift up your eyes and look to the Heavens: Who created all these?? It was God Almighty!! It is HE who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. And because of HIS great power and mighty strength, not one is missing!So tell me…WHY do you complain?? WHY do you say ”God does not see and doesn’t care”?? Do you not know?? Have you not heard?? …
The LORD is the Everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. HE will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. HE gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:25-31)
Mercy, Grace, Healing, Forgiveness, Salvation, Abundant Life can still be found at the feet of Jesus. I can search for all eternity Lord, and find…There is none like You!! Listen to this most beautiful worship song below…
~San, Healing Rain to the Nations
Running to You
✿.¸¸.♫•*♪✲•*`♫*• O Lord, You are amazing! You are a Great God of Wonder! The vasts Universe declares Your majesty, The Heavens declare the Glory of God,…and yet You hold my life in the palm of your powerful hand! I feel so very small in comparison. But then I stop and think about the fact that even with all You have created, yet You care for me and You loved me enough to give Your only son Jesus. so that I could have redemption. Wow Lord, You amaze me!! With all my heart and soul I worship and adore you…Oh God YOU alone are Holy, Powerful, Righteous!!! Glory to the Lord of all Heaven and Earth!! With a heart full of adoration I come running to you!
Enjoy this beautiful song below! ~San, Healing Rain to the Nations✿.¸¸.♫♫*•
God of Wonders — by Third Day
A Childlike Trust
When darkness hides my senses and seems I’ve lost my way, as HIS Child, I know to run into the Ark of Safety, into the arms of my Heavenly Father! For it’s there close to HIS heart I find great comfort & peace from the wilds of this ole world.
You see, it’s through disappoints of life, I have learned to simply trust in Christ alone. No matter how bleak my circumstances may seem, I know I must surrender “my will” and rest in the fact that HE has a perfect plan for my life. I can honestly say…my GOD has never failed me, nor disappointed me!! In this journey of life I will forever cling tightly to my Father’s Word and His promises, knowing in my heart that He has everything under control. As I confirm my ever abiding love and trust in HIM, my God is so very faithful to sooth the hurt, calm the Spirit and refresh the soul.
No, I may not always understand the why’s or why not’s of life. But this one thing I do know…no matter what the outcome, I am God’s Child and HE cares about me deeply and desires HIS best for His children!
So if you are in the midst of enduring suffering and disappointment, may you remember this one thing: God created you for His Glory and desires a personal relationship with you. I pray that you too will come to experience this child-like Faith and trust in Jesus Christ, to comfort you and bring you through the darkest moments of life!
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You“. Isaiah 26:3
I am reminded of this beautiful old song posted below….“Oh for the Grace to Trust Him more”!!
~San, Healing Rain to the Nations (click on link below & sing this beautiful old song with me)
“Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”
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