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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)
“Decisions—Decisions”
Question: Is it important to always seek the Lord in making decisions??
One must never forget we have an adversary who is out to kill steal and destroy! The devil is constantly trying to get us to rely on our own abilities and knowledge. And he often whispers in our ear these words…”God doesn’t care”!!
Our enemy is sly and cunning and smart, so we’ve got to be quick to recognize these lies! Therefore, it’s very important to continually seek the Lord for HIS divine wisdom and understanding! Know what the Word of God says and ask Him to fill you with the knowledge of His perfect Will.
“In Christ is hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Colossians 2:3)
“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)
God has a plan for your life and you can trust HIM to direct you to paths that lead to an outpouring of His Blessings! So don’t make the mistake of just blindly rushing into things. Ask the Lord to give you strength to resist the enemy and commit yourself to waiting for God’s best. You will never be disappointed!
“…I will put my trust in Him.” (Isaiah 8:17)
~ Healing Rain to the Nations
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”
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
A Simple Trust
There are things that happen in life I may not ever understand. But I have learned this…When I came to the point of fully believing and finally grasped the concept that God is GOD and then began allowing Him to be in absolute control…in ALL situations, then I found myself simply amazed at the difference CHRIST makes in my life!
So, I give to you a bit of advice…NEVER assume you have ALL the answers! But be quick to run to the ONE who does!
Don’t waste your time in trying to figure out things all on your own, but believe and apply this scripture below to your life. I promise…you too will be pleasantly surprised when you simply learn to trust your Heavenly Father with ALL your heart!…
”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, if you are tired of doing things all on your own, I greatly encourage you…. just simply submit all your hopes and dreams into the mighty hands of the the ONE who created you for HIS Divine purposes!!! Don’t try to figure out things on your own, just simply surrender to HIS perfect Will and simply trust HIM. God promises to NEVER fail you! As a protecting Father, He will always be there to gently guide, each and every step of the way. And rather you believe it or not…You are so very loved!!
~San, 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)
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)
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