He Cares About All Things

Previously, I wrote & shared a brief thought that mentioned that it is important to "keep on keepin' on" for Christ. (Which is a MUST)

I have been watching past church services on YouTube, & ran into a recent message entitled "The Christian Battle Plan" which I enjoyed very much & will share the link.

But one of the phrases mentioned in passing during the message was to "keep on keepin' on. I love it when the Lord matches my words with some post I read or message I watch. Even better when I discover what we have talked about in prayer through spending time in my Bible.

I've had this happen before with my "A Step of Faith" post from back at the beginning of the summer & on many other occasions.

Spending time with Jesus brings my soul such peace through the chaos of this world. I have no fear, & even though I struggle to be the greatest listener or the best at following direction, it comforts me to know that He knows everything about me, & loves me, still caring about what I have to say in serving Him. I love my little blog, even though I have been writing more in my Facebook posts lately.

If you are saved, rest in the fact that Jesus knows you completely, loves you beyond fault, & cares about everything you're doing. He knows you down to the number of hairs you have on your head.

If you don't know Him as your Savior, now is the time to get ready. He is coming soon. Jesus wants to know you completely, loves you beyond fault, & cares about everything you may feel too ashamed or prideful to surrender to Him.

You are never too far gone for Jesus to save. No matter what you've done, or where you've been, His arms are open wide. His mercies are always new each & every day.

You are more valuable to Him than you could ever imagine.

"But the very hairs of your head are all numbered."

"Fear ye not, therefore ye are of more value than many sparrows."

(Matthew 10:30-31 King James Version)

The Need To Be Set Apart

 You are far better off to be set apart from the world than to be submerged in it.

The world promotes the notion that we should do whatever is "socially acceptable", referencing cultural norms that have been put in place by an ever-changing world; in reality, our focus should be on what is acceptable by God's standard.

I used to struggle with the fact that I don't have a huge social circle. Every time I try to have too much of one, I get launched onto detours that only serve to distract me on my walk with Christ.

Allowing yourself to be set apart brings a much deeper sense of peace. It gives you the chance to deepen your friendship & fellowship with Jesus: the most important friendship of all. To not only help you examine your heart but also to strengthen your faith and trust in Him for everything.

Don't let this world make you believe that you have to partake in something just because it's the newest trend. Don't think that you need the same exact friends as someone else.

Find friends with common interests. Lately, I have loved reading other women's blogs and I've even reached out to some of them.

It's okay to have friends. Keep your circle small.

And know that it's also a necessity to take the time to be still, being set apart to spend time with Jesus. 


"But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him."

"Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah."

"Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord."

(Psalm 4:3-5 King James Version)

Keep On Keepin' On

 Oftentimes, life leads us to an uncomfortable spot of questioning our circumstances. We start feeling like we want to quit. Have you ever visited that place where you are just DONE?

Maybe you're going through something right now that doesn't make any sense. You might find yourself wondering where God is as you're continuing to walk through your valley. Maybe it's a situation that you've dealt with for a long while, & you just feel exhausted. You've absolutely done all that you could with what you have.

Life can get us to a point where we feel totally defeated & discouraged. But take heart, the Lord is right there with you & He won't let go of you. The devil tries his hardest to disarm you; for he is after your greatest weapon.

Your faith.

Whatever your circumstance may be, whatever the outcome is...you keep praising & serving Christ through it all.

This is always a great reminder to me when things get hard. Keep on keepin' on for Jesus because that's the best thing to do.

"If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king."

"But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up."

(Daniel 3:17-18 King James Version)

The Need For His Word (Salvation Series Part 2)

 

            The first installment of my salvation series dealt with the worsening state of our world and highlighted the qualities of this society. Humanity is in dire need of Jesus and today I want to touch on one of many important questions that go along with the talk of salvation: 

Why do we need Jesus?

I want you to imagine embarking on a super long and winding hiking trail. It can quickly steal your breath, causing you to lose energy with each step you take. At times you may feel as though you want to quit. 

To help keep up your strength, it is vital to carry with you some supplies:

Non-perishable food will serve as the main source of nourishment.

Water to keep you hydrated and free of thirst.

Light so that you can see where you're walking when darkness comes. 

A compass to help point you in the right direction. 

Protection of some sort in times of trouble.

As we briefly touched on in the last post, it is crucial to first realize that this world will provide nothing for you. No lasting nourishment can be derived from its rotten fruit. We need Jesus because only He and His Word can provide the adequate nourishment necessary for our "hike" through life. 

His Word will never lead you astray. Its truth will never perish. Clinging to the wisdom of His Word will leave your soul fully satisfied. He will strengthen you as you continue to walk alongside Him. Most of all, His Word will help you survive the toughest of valleys. 

"The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens." 

"By his knowledge, the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew."

"My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:"

"So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck." 

"Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble." 

(Proverbs 3: 19-23 King James Version) 

His Word is the purest of waters that work to fill up our souls. It simply saturates our minds, quenches our thirst when we ourselves run dry, and hydrates our living hearts of faith for Him. 

"Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water."

"The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?" 

"Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?" 

"Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:"

"But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." 

(John 4:10-14 King James Version) 

His Word functions as a light unto our path and a much-needed lamp unto our feet. It helps the eyes to see which direction to take, the decisions to make, giving us the vision we need to walk uprightly in the darkness of this world. 

"Thy word is a lamp unto thy feet, and a light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105 King James Version) 

His Word is the compass we need most along our journey. It provides direction for our steps. 

"A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps."

(Proverbs 16:9 King James Version) 

Lastly, we need protection along our walk in this world. He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

"Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him." 

(Proverbs 30:5 King James Version) 

Trusting in the wisdom of God's precious Word is crucial to our daily lives. He is our survival kit in a dangerous and evil world. I hope and pray today's post helps you see your need for His Word.