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JoY of My Soul
O Lord, Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. (Psalm 25:5)
In Christ alone my soul finds abundant jOy, a peaceful rest, and a blessed hope for all my tomorrows! As I’ve learned to rest in His presence, I have found my Lord so very Faithful. HE is the strength for my weakness, He is the Hope for my heart’s despair and He is the jOy of my weary soul!!! In Christ alone, I have found a fresh breath of New life!I Pray you too will experience the goodness of the Lord!
EnjOy this beautiful song… ~Healing Rain to the Nations
“I’ve Got Joy [Live]” feat. Charlotte Ritchie and The Isaacs
Potholes of Life
written by: Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
These Scriptures have served as a constant reminder of the Lord’s Power, His Compassion and His Faithfulness to me! Even though the doctors were telling me otherwise…I choose to trust God’s word and allow my faith to soar to higher heights.
This is what God says about HIS Word…“So is My word that goes out from My mouth: It will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11)
“He took up our (my) infirmities and carried our (my)diseases.”(Matthew 8:17) “He was wounded for our (my) transgressions, He was bruised for our (my) iniquities: the chastisement of our (my) peace was upon Him; and by His stripes we (I am) are healed.” (Isaiah 53)
“My son, (daughter) pay attention to what I say; listen closely to My words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to a man’s whole body.” (Proverbs 4:20-22)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.” (Proverbs 3:5-8)
These promises are just an example of many I found in the Bible. I printed them on post cards and posted them all over my walls, doors & mirrors. One of the first things I had to put into practice was learning how to guard my mind from stinkin’ thinkin’!! As fear would try to grip my heart, I began reading the posted scriptures out loud! (really loud so the devil could hear me!) I daily surrendered my all unto God’s mighty hands and planted my feet on a solid foundation of Jesus Christ. As I stood steadfast in Faith, I began rejoicing and worshiping the Lord with all that was within me! I learned to not to worry and fret, and to never go on what I seen, heard or how I felt. With a child like faith I began to simply Trust and Believe that my Heavenly Father had a divine purpose for my life and His perfect Will shall be done…In His most precise time!!!
Years have come and gone and I can gladly testify that my Jesus is Faithful…I am a victorious Over-comer!!
Yes, life happens and sooner or later there will be challenges and hurdles to cross. But you can prepare yourself! I encourage you to spend quiet time in the Word, in worship and in Prayer. As the trials come, you may find yourself searching for why’s & why not’s, but …”Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Prov 3:5-6)
As you face the impossible; Place your faith in the unseen hand of God. You will find the Lord is ever so faithful to all His promises. So when you hit a pothole in the path of life, remember, God has not forgotten you! He sees you, He knows you, He loves you and awaits with open arms!! Together you will get through this trial!! Listen to this beautiful song…..
Ray Boltz – Isaiah 53
Why Worry…It solves Nothing!!
Did you know that “Do Not Worry” is in the Bible 365 times?!! That is a command for each day!! Did you know that “Worry”, is in a sense taking matters into your own hands and telling God you don’t trust Him! “Worry” does not add a single day to your life and most definitely DOES NOT solve problems!! In fact it has been proven that worry and anxiety weighs down the heart, making one physically & emotionally ill!! Worry and fretting is also an open invitation to the enemy to…come on in!
The Word of God gives very clear instructions how we are to face problems of life…“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you”. (1 Peter 5:7) I find that when anxiety is great within me, the Lord’s consolation brings me much peace of mind & His joy replaces my anxiety! Thus, I am able to begin looking at my situation in a more rational way.
Just remember…The LORD loves you and HE promises that HE will sustain you! HE also promises that HE will never let the Righteous be shaken. (Psalm 55:22) So, don’t just assume that you have all the answers, but be quick to run to God …”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)
So Today, if you are carrying a heavy load, I encourage you to listen to this beautiful song below and instead of wasting time worrying, spend some time laying all your cares at the feet of Jesus and begin thanking Him for how He is working in your midst. As you begin to unload your burdens, you will be amazed how sweet peace comes flooding your soul. Suddenly you will find a new understanding as you begin viewing your situation in a fresh new light through the eyes & heart of God!
Take a look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they??? (Matthew 6:26)
Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
Peace like a River
Are you facing uncontrollable circumstances? Are you intimidated by others? Are you weighed down with fear or guilt? Are you nervous, agitated and disturbed within? Do you resent those who are happy?
I ask you this question…Have you truly ever embraced the security and love of God’s Grace?
You see…Jesus intends for those who love and follow HIM to live in peace, regardless of how crazy the world may be around you! Yes indeed the road of life may be rough at times, but one must learn to dodge those deep pot-holes in the road! Despite what may be going on around us, God’s message simply is this—“STOP trying to make things happen. STOP comparing yourself to others and STOP allowing yourself to be anxious, worried, and upset about things you can’t change!! This is what the Word says…
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. (Psalm 42:5)
In other words this is clearly saying—Look to Jesus! Put ALL your Hope and trust in the Lord and “WAIT…expectantly” for Him to help! And while you wait…get your mind off your troubles and”Praise Him”!!!
You will find that if you practice this, then God is so faithful to help you to embrace the wonder of HIS amazing love and give you peace that passes all understanding! He will even give you faith and confidence to face all your tomorrows!
So the next time you feel troubled and afraid and begin to worry and fret…Remember, God has your best at heart! So be quick to ask for HIS help! You will find His Perfect Peace freely flows like a river to all those who love & trust HIM and call upon His Name!
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27)
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”. (Philippians 4:7)
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ~Sandy, Healing Rain to the Nations
Run to His Heart
Written by: Sandy Blaser, HRN
Yes, we know in our hearts that our Heavenly Father knows, hears, sees and cares. And yes God loves and He faithfully answers prayer. We believe His Word is TRUTH and trust His every promise will be fulfilled. BUT… what if the answer to your cries is “WAIT”??!! Hummm….Now that’s another story! “Waiting’ is never easy! In fact it seems to go against the grain of all mankind! But believe it or not, when God hit’s the ‘pause’ button, it’s for our own benefit! That also means He is doing something behind the scene that will be well worth the wait. So, how do you handle waiting upon God’s perfect timetable?
Here’s to the one who is waiting …. If you listen closely for that still small inner voice, you will hear the Lord softly beckoning you to draw closer…..”Run to His heart”!
When God says “Wait” this is a time to really seek His face and take that opportunity to express your dedication, your love and your trust in Him…even when you haven’t seen the answer to your prayers! This kind of communication with God is building a deeper relationship with Him.
Remember, God loves and honors a surrendered heart. Just as an earthly Daddy, Our Heavenly Father longs to talk and to share with His children and be a part of their lives. So, find that quiet place away from anything that’s distracting. Grab a pen & paper and your Bible and maybe some soft Christian music and find that quiet place where you wait silently upon Him. His Word says…”Seek Me, You WILL find Me, when you seek me with ALL YOUR heart”. And it’s there in that secret place; God will begin lavishing His love upon you. It’s then you will begin to hear that soft but mighty, gentle but powerful, still, small voice of God!!
As the Lord gently draws you into His presence; your spirit will began to soar to new heights as you connect with the very heartbeat of your Heavenly Father. And it’s there, your Faith is built and you begin finding the real answers to LIFE!!
God is waiting with open arm’s….RUN to His Heart!!
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
(Jeremiah 29:13)
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. (Jeremiah 33:3)
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
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
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