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Faith Exercised

written by ~ Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations

Faith is like a muscle, it must be exercised to grow!  The body’s Vital Organs and Skeletal System are protected by muscles.  But, by not taking action and failing to exercise leaves one in a weakened condition, rendered helpless and vulnerable to accident & disease.

The same applies to your Faith! Yes the Word says…”Faith as small as a Mustard seed”, but remember… When that Faith is NOT exercised it leaves you exposed in a weakened condition, defenseless and susceptible to the attacks of the enemy!

So be aware…”The enemy prowls around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour”!  As the devil stalks, he is looking for “the weak in Faith”!  The Word says…”Resist the enemy & HE shall flee”, but without exercised faith, you are in a weakened condition and no match for the enemy!

Resistance is found through exercised Faith in Jesus Christ.  Faith is exercised on a daily basis and strengthened through “Prayer, Worship & The Word”.  You see, the Lord desires that you really know HIM!  Listen—HE is calling…“Draw near to ME and I will draw nearer to you.”   And as you yield to the beckoning of HIS still small voice…tarry there.  And there in HIS presence ‘talk to HIM and Listen’…As you will begin experiencing HIS ever abiding love, your Faith will soar to new heights!

An example of this kind of faith is Abraham…He spent time with the Lord.  He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.” (Romans 4:19-22)

The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen your (faith) and protect you from the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:3)  Just as Abraham, may you come to recognize the significance of exercising your faith…by spending time at His feet!  For it is there our faith is strengthened and we are equipped for the battle!  Keep in mind…The Lord does not force Himself upon anyone…it is a free choice.  As for me… “Christ” has become an absolute necessity in my life!!

Pray, Wait, Trust…”Dear Lord, Help me to exercise the Faith that I have been given so that I will grow stronger each day.”  

Be blessed by this beautiful song….

Shane & Shane: I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130)

1 Pet 2.24

Seeking “The Healer”

Written by: Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations

Throughout the years of my journey of silent suffering, I have found God’s Holy Word is Powerful, Tried and True. And yes, God is so very faithful to HIS Promises! Believe me, this is so very important when all else fails you and there is nothing else to cling to!

So if you find yourself in the midst of a faith challenging situation, I encourage you to be quick to run to the Father’s arms. Affirm your trust in His Holy Word and believing He holds your best at heart! Then begin laying down all your thoughts and idea’s about “healing” and surrender to a deep “personal relationship” with Christ.

His Word says “Seek Me, you will find ME, if you seek me with ALL your heart”! So as you cry out to the Lord, take time to listen closely for that still small voice. You will find the Lord is tenderhearted and compassionate and patiently waiting to talk to you….After-all He is very familiar with pain and suffering!

He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem. Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53)

Therefore, I encourage you to Worship the Lord in all His grandeur and majesty, for it is so important to let your focus be upon the “Healer”, not the healing!! And when you open your heart and give HIM all authority to be glorified in you and through you…don’t be surprised at what you may experience! As you stand amazed in His presence, you too will find God honors a seeking heart as He begins to reveal His Power and Glory in a special way. For when we approach the Throne of Grace, seeking “The Healer”… Guess What!…..Miracles Happen!!

He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”  (1 Peter 2:24)

Jesus is indeed the Great Healer, He is the Great Physician!

May you be abundantly blessed by this beautiful song…. ~San

“Healer” by Kari Jobe

 

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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

2 Corin12.9

His Grace is Sufficient

~Healing Rain to the Nations

Whatever situation I may be facing today, I know in my heart that God’s GRACE is sufficient! In all my weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. I have learned to rely upon the Lord…”For when I am weak, HE is strong”. It’s in Christ I find my Hope, my strength and the Grace to face another day.

So when your world is crumbling apart and you just can’t go on, remember…God’s Word says…

My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”  (2 Corin 12:9)

Almighty God is the only one that can satisfy a weary soul!  Look to Jesus for He is so very faithful and True!!  HE sees you. HE knows you. HE loves you!!!

May you be blessed by this beautiful song….

 

His Grace Is Sufficient For Me

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Facing the Storm

written by: Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24

True faith has to be tested and refined as silver & gold…
In the midst of a howling sea of sorrow, pain, loneliness & despair, powerful waves well up to overtake me! In a distance I hear a voice calling my name! I struggle in the swift currents to take a hold of a hand reaching out for mine! As it seems I’m going under for one last time, suddenly I feel a hand firmly grasping hold of my arm, lifting me out of the angry sea and drawing me up to new heights. With the touch of His hand my soul senses a powerful love flowing, as my feet are set on a solid rock! This magnificent love enables me to stand unwavering on a mountain of Faith! As I stand gazing beyond my present stormy sea, my joy is restored, my strength is renewed and the determination to overcome wells up within my soul! For Christ alone is my Salvation, My Hope of Eternity! …And Once again I realize God has allowed my faith to be tested & refined! And once again I find HE is so very faithful!! All Glory to His Name!

Here are some thoughts to ponder: “The stronger the battle , the greater the resistance, the bigger the muscle”! Therefore we should not oppose trials, but embrace them! For we have a promise that not a hair on our head will be burned, nor the waves will overtake us! (Isaiah 43) Boldly we will emerge from the fire brilliantly glowing…as a pure reflection of His heart!

Praise You In This Storm – Casting Crowns – with Lyrics

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Come As You Are

To all who are broken hearted and hurting, lift up your face towards Heaven!! I challenge you to listen to this beautiful, powerful song. As you sit quietly, listen to the words, allowing them to penetrate deep into your heart…..

Absolutely nothing is hidden from Christ. You see, God knows if you are ripped and ragged, lonely or shamed, yet HE loves you with an everlasting love and desires His best for you!! So stop running away from Him! Stop trying to figure things out on your own…Look Up my Friend!! No matter how dark your world may seem or what circumstances you may be facing, no matter how shattered and broken you may be – HOPE can be found in Christ alone!

Be still and listen…Hear the Spirit of the Lord beckoning you…”Lay down your burdens, lay down your shame…All who are broken…Lay down your hurt, lay down your heart, and COME as you are!”

You will find Christ Jesus is quick to forgive and restore, His Grace is so sufficient! You see, He knows all about you and yet you are chosen. He has a most perfect divine plan for your life! So lift up your face …Oh weary wanderer COME HOME!! Jesus is knocking at your hearts door, so come… surrender your life…FALL into His open arms! “Lay down your burden, lay down your hurt, lay down your heart….Come As You Are! Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can’t heal.”

~ Healing Rain to the Nations

 

Crowder – Come As You Are (Music Video)

 

Psalm 34.18a

God Cares

Do you feel as if your are loosing a grip on life? Have all your Hopes and dreams been dashed against a rock? Has your heart been torn to shreds? Does it seem there is no way out or you are going under for one last time?

In your darkest hour you may not sense that Jesus is near. But you can be assured, He is there listening to your silent cries and sees your every tear, waiting with open arm’s. He desires to be invited into the midst of your situation, to give you comfort and strength, wisdom and guidance, a hope for the future. And at the very heart of Jesus is a deep yearning to be invited into your heart as the KING of your life!

Do you realize just how much God loves you and cares about everything that touches your life! You see, YOU have been bought with a high price, your debt of sin has been paid in full at the Cross of Calvary…God gave His only Son Jesus to become your Supreme Sacrifice….That you might live eternally with Him. Salvation is a free gift for your taking… So Come, Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. (Psalm 34:8)

Christ is the only answer for the worlds problems…He is the Way, He is the Truth, He is the Life! “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all;..” (Psalm 34:17-18) He loves. He cares, He waits with open arms….

~ Healing Rain to the Nations

 

God Will Make A Way | Don Moen

 

 

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  “Fluff  Your Tu-Tu”

Ever been around a person with an abrasive personality?

Did you know…people can’t get under your skin unless you allow them to!  Recognize that some people are just plain ole self-centered energy  drainer’s!  Don’t allow yourself to be hooked into their situation’s.  Now you can’t control what others say and do, but you can control how you respond or react to certain situation’s.

So….Have a canned   response ready “Thank you for your input” and walk away or sometimes it’s best to say nothing and walk away! Realize that most often it isn’t about you but about them. But   once you react to others craziness, it then becomes about you too.

So, learn to laugh and see the humor of the situation. Next time just fluff your Tu-Tu and dance away!!

“The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery;  idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:19-22)

Therefore, As God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” (Colossians 3:12)  Be blessed by this beautiful song below…~ Healing Rain to the Nations

 

 ”Lord I Need You” – Chris Tomlin

 

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Look to the Hills

Written by: Sandy Blaser, HRN

Are you facing a tough time right now?….

Then…lift up your my eyes to the hills—and know where your help must come from!!  As for me…My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from?  My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:1)

He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.  The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. (Psalm 121

So if you are being bombarded by the enemy right now, I encourage you to just begin speaking the wonderful, powerful, matchless name of JESUS and you will be amazed at how fast your enemy tucks his tail and runs the other way!!  Then invite the Lord in your midst!  For with Him embracing and upholding you, then you will be able to think much clearer and make wise decisions.  Remember, having the Lord in your life is such a blessing—lean on HIM!  HE knows you and HE loves you now and tomorrow and forever more.  And you have His promise to never leave your side!

So, until the answer comes, from dawn to dusk, keep lifting your eyes to the Hills and your voice in praises to the KING!

~ Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations