My Anchor Holds in the Storm! Isaiah 33:2 O LORD, be gracious to us! We wait for You. Be our strength every morning & our salvation in time of trouble. Lam 3:22-23 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Hebr 6:19 We have this as a sure & steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain. Col 1:5 Because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel. Psalm62:5-6 Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock & my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken. —When tragedy strikes it is here that we see how fragile this life really is & here is where our God holds us like an anchor in the storms of life! Tho tossed about …we are to find rest in God alone! Remember great is His faithfulness! Love Mel
Trusting God in Tragedy
Psalm 121:1-2 (ESV) I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven & earth. Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord, & He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved. Prov 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, & do not lean on your own understanding. Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod & your staff, they comfort me. Col 3:2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Phil 3:20 Our citizenship is in heaven, & from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. — There is so much pain in this world, but be of good cheer for God has overcome the world. I ask you to please pray for the families that have lost loved ones in the tragedy in Texas. Thank you so much! Love Mel
Friendship and Favor
James 2:23 (ESV) Abraham believed God, & it was counted to him as righteousness” & he was called a friend of God. Ex 33:11 Thus the LORD used to speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Acts 13:22 (BSB) After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king & testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ — Our God is looking for friends! —2 Chron 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD move to & fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His”—Our God is looking for a heart that is completely His! — Luke1:30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
— Our God looks for those He favors! — Jud 6:12 The angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon & said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” — Our God looks for those to be with! Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.— Our God is looking for those to give the kingdom. In it all Our God is looking for you! Love Mel
Jesus Washing Feet Teaches us Much
John 13:5 (ESV) He (Jesus) poured water into a basin & began to wash the disciples’ feet & to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around Him. John 13:14 If I then, your Lord & Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. John 13:8 (NIV)No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me.” 1Peter 4:10 (ESV) As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:Gal 5:13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, & to give His life as a ransom for many. Matt 23:11 The greatest among you shall be your servant. — To serve is to give life to others as He has given to us! Jesus is trying to teach us the way to Him! Though it is free, we have the opportunity to use the gift for each other! Don’t forget to do it with love! Love Mel
The Eyes of the Lord Search to and Fro
James 2:23 (ESV) Abraham believed God, & it was counted to him as righteousness” & he was called a friend of God. Ex 33:11 Thus the LORD used to speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Acts 13:22 (BSB) After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king & testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ — Our God is looking for friends! —2 Chron 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD move to & fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His”—Our God is looking for a heart that is completely His! — Luke1:30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
— Our God looks for those He favors! — Jud 6:12 The angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon & said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” — Our God looks for those to be with! Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.— Our God is looking for those to give the kingdom. In it all Our God is looking for you! Love Mel
