Author: Bill

Hebr 11:1 (ESV) Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.  Romans 8:24-25 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Prov 24:14 Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, & your hope will not be cut off. Mark 9:22-23  .. (The man said) If you can do anything, have compassion on us & help us. Jesus said to him, ‘If you can’? All things are possible for one who believes.

—Hope is believing that miracles are possible! Believe! Love Mel

What does the Bible say about trusting God? Prov 3:5 (ESV) Trust in the Lord with all your heart, & do not lean on your own understanding.— How many times do we allow doubt to creep in due to our own “understanding”! Do we or do we not believe “Romans 8:28 We know that for those who love God all things work together for GOOD, for those who are called according to His purpose.” And don’t forget what He says in Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength & my shield; in Him my heart trusts, & I am helped; my heart exults, & with my song I give thanks to Him. — Always remember to give thanks to Him! Psalm 100:1-5 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into His presence with singing! Know that the Lord, He is God! It is He who made us, & we are His; we are His people, & the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving, & His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless His name! For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, & His faithfulness to all generations. Love Mel

Prayer is our battle cry! Eph 6:18 (NIV) Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers & requests. With this in mind, be alert & always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.  Psalm 149:6 (ESV) Let the high praises of God be in their throats & two-edged swords in their hands,  Hebr 4:12 For the word of God is living & active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul & of spirit, of joints & of marrow, & discerning the thoughts & intentions of the heart. 1 Thess 5:16-18Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you! Matt 6:9-13 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.  ….  deliver us from evil. Eph 6:12  (HCSB) For our battle is not against flesh & blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. — Our prayers are our Battle Cry & His word is our Sword. We have everything to defeat our enemy! Believe & trust God! Love Mel

John 6:68(ESV) Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Acts 4:12 Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” 1John5:11-12 And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, & this life is in His Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. — Peace, Joy, Strength & Health are His gifts. Ours for asking! As we crave the spiritual things, the earthly things begin to pale by comparison! As our fears & worries depart, there is more space for Him to rush in! We are to fear not! We must seek our refuge with Him so that He can allow His gifts to find their home within us! Don’t forget He said, By His stripes, we were healed! That is past tense! Open up your heart & let Him in! Love Mel

Finding Grace! Eph 2:8-9 (ESV) For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, & this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. Hebr 4:16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy & find grace to help in time of need. John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace & truth came through Jesus Christ. Eph 4:7 Grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:— Finding Grace starts with Jesus Christ and is provided for the purpose of Serving others! — Matt 23:11 The greatest among you shall be your servant. Matt 25:21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good & faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’— This is what we all seek, “Well Done” my good & faithful! Love Mel