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“Warrior Bride “
“Faith and Prayer…Both are invisible but they make impossible things …possible.”
I confess…I don’t like all the battle’s I’ve faced along the way, but I admit, I am stronger today for “all” the trials & suffering the Lord has allowed to come my way!
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to (me).” -Romans 8:18
All through the hard times, Prayer’s & God’s Word has proven to be powerful and God’s promises are yes & Amen!!
As I sense a storm brewing on the horizon, I quickly take cover under HIS Wing. I tarry there at His feet, seeking His very heart, then the Lord faithfully begins to pour His love over me, equipping and dressing me for the battle I may be facing.
At the appointed time, I am strengthened and able to bravely arise from the ash heap as a Warring Bride of Christ! I arise giving all Glory & Honor unto HIM, knowing that through Christ my battles are already won! For you see, I’ve learned to trust HIM, for with each and every step of my journey, HE has graciously provided all I have needed. He has proven His love to me over and over and strengthened my Faith to become …”unshakable”……
Yes, I have found the Key to overcoming trials & winning battles…When you know who you are in Christ and know where your help MUST come from, then you have all you need to become a “VICTORIOUS WARRIOR”!!
We will triumph… by the Blood of the Lamb and by the word of our Testimony; (Revelation 12:10-12)
Wisdom, power and strength are found in the mighty name of JESUS and in Him there is no reason to fear!! So, quickly run to the Ark of Safety where you will be equipped for battle. Then pick up your sword and shield and “Arise Mighty Warrior Bride and stand with a Holy Boldness, for your battle belongs to the Lord!!
(Listen to this powerful song below) San ~Healing Rain to the Nations
“THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD”
Do You Trust Him??
written by: Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
Have you ever prayed and feel as if your prayers are just hittin’ the ceiling? Do you feel that God has somehow forgotten? Do you ever worry, fret or wonder if God really does care? Have you ever tried to help God out—by giving a little nudge? Then this is for you…
Our God is Sovereign…Yet He is so personal and loving. With a powerful voice, God spoke everything into being! ALL things HE created both great and small, ALL things belong to HIM! And yes, He’s even chosen YOU and created you in the deep dark recesses. He even knew you by name before you ever took you first breath! Wow, He really does care deeply about you, so how could He ever forget you??!!
You see, nothing is hidden from God. He is all-knowing….He knows everything about your life, both good and not so good, yet His amazing love for you is perfect and complete. God is infinitely wise. So next time you are tempted to worry and fret, keep in mind, God is already very familiar with your situation. Yes, He is a “miracle working” God, but there will be those time’s when His answer to your cries is simply “Wait”! But believe it or not, sometimes it’s for our own benefit that we must to wait to see the manifestation of our prayers. But, you can rest assured of this…God desires His best for you! And when His answer comes, it surely will be worth it all!
So, I ask you…Do you really trust Him… Or are you a “Worry-Wart”??
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. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
May you be encouraged by this beautiful song…..
“Trust In You”- Lauren Daigle (Lyrics)
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
Have You Seen Him??
Written by: Sandy Blaser, Healing Rain to the Nations
(Inspired by “GOD CAME NEAR” Author, Max Lucado)
Some people suffer from a form of “blindness”. Think about it…One can live in a Garden, but never focus on the beauty of a flower. You can live near a beautiful site all your life & never really realize the grandeur. You can spend a lifetime with a person and yet, never look into their soul. And also a person can be all that goodness calls him to be, yet never see the Author of Life!
Being religious, honest and moral, doesn’t necessarily mean we will see HIM!! We may get a glimpse of Him through others eyes, their experiences, their words, we may think we have seen HIM, but yet until we ourselves have been given our own sight, it’s as if we are gazing through a hazy glass window.
Have you seen HIM? Do YOU know HIM?? Have you caught a glimpse of HIS Majesty? Has it been a while since you met with HIM? Is your faith shaky? Do you feel as if you do not have the strength to face your problems? Perhaps your vision of the LORD has been blurred. Just as Thomas, may we bow and lay our faces at HIS nail pierced feet & declare…”My Lord, My God”!! One glimpse of the KING can change your life …forever!
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His Glory, …full of Grace & Truth”. John 1:14
Michael W. Smith – “Open the Eyes of my Heart”
Word, April 14, 2011
What an awesome word! Around 3am this morn the Lord woke me up drawing me into His presence. His message was…”I hear the cries”!!! I hear the cries for family…I hear the cries for healing…I hear the cries for provision…I hear the cries for salvation…I hear the cries for protection…I hear the cries to rescue! Desperate cries from my child’s heart never fall on deaf ears! For a heart that cries unto Me knows where help must come from!”
It’s so comforting to know that our Lord does hear all our cries! For me, He is my source, my very help in present time of need. This rugged road we travel is filled with many valleys & mountains. And only He can provide what I desperately need most …strength, joy, peace & rest for the journey!
Sandy Blaser , HRN
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