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He is Our Righteousness
No one will be declared righteous by his works in Gods sight… Righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement,through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished—(Romans 3:20-25)
God sent His beloved Son Jesus Christ to be our Supreme sacrifice. On a cruel Cross, Christ offered his life’s blood, so that by faith in Him you & I could come to God to find forgiveness and freedom from our sin’s. You see, Our God is righteous, patient and loving and forgiving He awaits with open arms!!
~Healing Rain to the Nations
You Are Royalty
When we accept the Lord as our Savior, we then become part of the most unique family in history – The Royal Family of God…. Here is what the scriptures in the Bible say….
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God…” 1 John 3:1
“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ…” Romans 8:16,17
I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty. (2 Corinthians 6:18)
For…Those who are victorious will have an inheritance…I will be their God and they will be my children. (Revelation 21:7)
You are a chosen people, a Royal Priesthood, a Holy Nation, God’s Special Possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into HIS wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9)
God says: “I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.” (2 Corinthians 6:16)
“And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.” (Galatians 4:6-7)
You see, as born again believers of Jesus Christ that means that you & I have then been adopted into the Family of God and He has placed His seal of Son-ship upon us! We actually become an joint heir to the very Throne of God!
YES, we as are children of the Most High KING and our Crowns belong to the one who set the captives free…. JESUS! (Revelation 1:5-6)
~Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
“How Deep The Father’s Love For Us” by Selah
The Hiding Place
There are times in this old world when I feel so weak, so afraid, and so all alone! As the dark storm clouds gather on the horizon, I quickly run to the place of safety, a place where my soul finds rest. In the arms of my Jesus is where I seek shelter as the storm winds howl & waves come crashing in! It is there hidden in HIS presence I shelter from the wilds of this old world!
It’s there in that hiding place the Lord begins to gently speak words of wisdom and encouragement…
”KEEP Clinging to the Promise!…Do not give up!…Do not be afraid!
I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10)
For HE is… a shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain. (Isaiah 4:6)
He then instructs me to not worry and brings scriptures to mind…
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)
Time and time again, God encourages and shower’s me with His love and faithfulness. HE is a Friend I can depend on. He is my Guiding Light, the Anchor I cling to, my Eternal Hope of Glory! As I affirm my love and trust in Him, suddenly my faith is enabled to soar to higher heights and what looked impossible, somehow gives way to a ray of hope. As I wait upon HIM, those dark and dreary storm clouds began to give way to brilliant rays of sunlight! (Watch the video below…)
~San, Healing Rain to the Nations
Selah – “You Are My Hiding Place” w/ lyrics
“Grace”…God’s Unmerited Favor
Where there is LOVE…Mercy and Grace Abounds
The Lord is compassionate and gracious; slow to anger, abounding in love. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Psalm 103:8; Eph. 2:8-10; Heb 4:16)
Because of His Grace, God offers salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ, so that we might have a relationship with Him! Once we have repented & accepted this free gift of salvation, His Grace declares us …..
• “Righteous”— Guilt and the shame of sin are removed
• ”Adopted” — We become a Child of God, adopted into the Family
• “Born Again” —We were spiritual dead but made alive with a new heart & spirit
• “Filled with the Holy Spirit”—We are given the presence of the Holy Spirit which guides us into all Truth, producing Wisdom, Love, Joy & Peace
• And His Grace declares us “FREE”— Free from the power of sin and death, so Trust & Faith may began to grow!
“You are a Chosen People, a Royal Priesthood, a HOLY Nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.” (1 Peter 2:9) Therefore…“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews” 4:16)
I pray you too will come to know and experience true Freedom found only in “Christ Jesus”! (see posting… No Greater Love)
As for me, I am so thankful to the Lord, for HIS never ending Love, Mercy & Grace has released the prison doors and sets me FREE! I’m ever so grateful that HE has raised me up from the old life, into the “New Life in Christ Jesus”! I will forever speak of God’s faithfulness to me! From the depths of my heart I will testify that HIS Mercies ARE new each & every morning!
Enjoy this medley of beautiful music below….
~ San, Healing Rain to the Nations
Gaither Vocal Band Amazing Grace Medley – Worship Video w/lyrics
Faithful, Tried & True
I have been walking with the Lord for many years. In my journey of Faith I have found that God’s Word is Living, Powerful and endures forever & ever! HIS promises are deep seeded in my heart and have carried me through many a trial in life! I continue to find over & over…that when all else fails, HIS Word stands Faithful, Tried & True!
How about you? Have you lost all Hope? Has your joy faded and withered like a flower? Open The Bible and find your promise!! God’s Word says if you seek me you will find me, if you seek me with all your heart! So search God’s Word “expecting” to find Him!! Then keep a journal. write your promises down. I find it helps to keep the promise ever before you…type them in big bold letters and post on your walls and repeat it every day! And even though you may grow weak and weary of the struggle of waiting…’Cling to that Word and guard it with all your might’! For your enemy will come in like a flood to steal and destroy all your hope and your heart knowledge from you – but only if you allow him to do so!!
Just REMEMBER, God’s Word is a powerful weapon…but you have to make an effort to read it and allow it to sink deep into your heart! So, I encourage you my Friend…Choose to walk in victory with the Lord! Stand your ground and do not waver in your Faith.
No matter what your circumstances you may be facing today, remember…
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the Word of our God shall stand for ever. (Isaiah 40:8)
God is still on the Throne, Miracles still happen and yes, “Faith” still moves mountains!!
As you continue your journey to the heart of the Father, may you too find He is “Faithful, Tried & True”!! May you be blessed with this beautiful song below…
~ Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
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“My Redeemer is Faithful and True”…by Steven Curtis Chapman
A Promise from the Lord to YOU…
“Call on Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” (Psalm 50:15)
Does life seem to be falling apart at the seams?? Don’t be afraid to cry out for “Jesus”. You will be surprised how quickly He acknowledges a Child’s desperate plea! You can trust the Lord to work things out, if only you invite Him into the midst of your situation. Then pour out your heart to Him and then wait for His perfect timing. Never forget…HE desires His best for you!
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” (Deuteronomy 31:8)
~ Healing Rain to the Nations
Who do You Trust?
Yes I admit, at times hardships overwhelm me and life hardly seems worth all its pain and suffering. And victory over my circumstances begins to seem like a total illusion. Does this just happen to describe your situation?
In the midst of all the dark moments of life, let’s don’t forget this one thing: God created us. WE are HIS prize possession and HE desires a personal relationship with us. So I ask, can we not trust Him to comfort and bring us through even the darkest trials of life??!
Paul understood this when he wrote: “We should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead”. (2 Corin 1:9)
You see, the Lord understands your pain and knows your deepest cry. However as we cry out to HIM, it’s at that point we begin to understand what Paul was saying….No way can we trust ourselves for relief; we must rely upon and totally trust in our Sovereign God.
So when you find yourself in the deep muck & mire of life,… with a childlike Faith, lift your eyes and see, not just the Cross, but the “Risen Saviour”!! Admit to Him exactly how weak you feel. Ask Him to restore your joy, heal your hurts and give you the faith and the endurance to keep running the race towards the Finish Line!
So I ask you…”Who do you trust?” Surely, if God can raise the dead, then my situation is NOT impossible!! (Listen to the words of this beautiful song below by Avalon……)
Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
In Christ Alone…Avalon
(I pray this will be the statement of your heart)
All my Tomorrow’s
Many things I face in life, I just don’t seem to understand. And no matter how bad I really want to change things, sometimes I just can’t. It’s out of my control.
But, this one thing I do know…God has chosen to love me with an unconditional love. You see, never in my own strength could I live up to God’s standards. But His love is based not on my performance, but on…His Grace! And in all my weakness and mistakes, yet He still loves me. God is my refuge and my strength, my ever-present help in time of need. I choose to walk by faith and not by sight and cling to the promise that God will never leave me nor forsake me. And all my tomorrows are hid in the Shadow of His mighty, loving hand. Therefore why should I be afraid??
I pray that you too may experience God’s wonderful Saving, Keeping Grace. At His feet may you find peace, strength and hope for the future. May you learn to trust His loving care, allowing the Lord to be in control of all your tomorrow’s.
~ San, Healing Rain to the Nations
Be blessed with this beautiful song….
“I Know Who Holds Tomorrow”
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‘Amazing Grace’… is a beautiful old hymn that praises God for saving a wretched, sinful soul like me! It is a personal testimony for…”Yes, I was lost but now I’m found, I was blind but now I see!” And it’s all because of God’s Amazing Grace!
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” (Romans 3:23, 24 NIV).
Some may think of God as nothing but judgmental and vengeful and live their lives in fear of Him. That kind of belief leaves one doubting and afraid, wondering if God has stopped loving you. But God extends to you His Mercy & Grace. Grace is an undeserved favor or gift; the undeserved forgiveness, kindness and mercy that God gives us.
We find the truth in the scriptures: HE is a God of second chances… “Grace” is God’s goodness and mercy lavished upon those who seek forgiveness.
Understand this…Grace is not a license to do evil, but essentially, an escape route for us when we regret having sinned.
Grace has two qualities…
- Grace is given to us regardless of whether we deserve it or not and
- Grace is freely given at no cost to you. You will find Grace freely flows at Calvary where your debt has paid in full! Just accept it!!
I pray you see the hand of the Lord that is always extended to you, inviting you to come just as you are. COME… to the river that overflows with freedom, love, peace, and calm assurance. Acknowledge that you are a sinner in need of a Saviour! There at the foot of the old rugged Cross you will receive Mercy, Grace and Forgiveness. There the gift of Eternal Life awaits…all because it is God’s Will that none should perish.
Oh how powerful, how wonderful, how marvelous is…God’s Amazing Grace!
Sandy Garland Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
(Sing the beautiful song with me…click video below)
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“Amazing Grace”…Alan Jackson
♥A Love that’s Real♥
In this life we have three great lasting qualities—faith, hope and love. As a follower of Christ, these three virtues must characterize our lives…But the greatest of these is love.
REAL love begins with this…”Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the door-frames of your houses and on your gates.” (Deuteronomy 6:5-9)
In other words…Study the Holy Bible and keep God’s Word fresh on your minds and don’t feel so intimidated that you can’t talk about God’s Word. Speak words of life, bringing hope, peace and even joy into an otherwise dire situation. Care about other’s and be that great example before your Family & Friends…Love the Lord with ALL your heart & let HIS love radiate through you to the world around you! That kind of real love transforms lives!!
Now go shine HIS love and make it a great day for someone!!!
Now these three remain…faith. hope and love. but the greatest of these is Love. (1 Corin 13:13)
¸.•*¨*•♥ ~By Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
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