Author: Bill

Matt 5:4 (ESV) Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Psalm 34:18 (NIV) The LORD is close to the brokenhearted & saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 56:8 (NLT)You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. Psalm 107:20 (BSB) He sent out his word & healed them, & delivered them from the pit. Rom 8:18 (ESV)For consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. — The Bible tells us that God is close to those who are broken-hearted! He even collects their tears! He gives us hope, courage, & eternal life! He promised to NEVER Leave us or forsake us! He even asked us to leave our burdens at His feet & swap for a lighter yoke with Him. That is good news! Love Mel

1 Sam 16:14 (ESV) Now the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, & a harmful spirit from the Lord tormented him. Acts 13:22 (ESV) When He (God) had removed him (Saul), He (God) raised up David to be their king, of whom he testified & said, ‘I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after My heart, who will do ALL My will. — Have you ever considered the difference between Saul & David or Judas and Peter? Saul and Judas disobeyed God and ran away from Him rather than towards Him, which resulted in tormenting spirits. Both essentially committed suicide. David and Peter sinned grievously but repented and sought God and were forgiven and restored and became men willing to do ALL His will! We too can choose to do the will of God or our own will. —Mark 3:5 For whoever does the will of God, he is my brother, sister & mother.  Rom 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good, acceptable & perfect. Prov 11:5 The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness. 1 Thes 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. — Believe, be humble and thankful, Repent, Do Good, Seek God, & obey! Not our will, but to the “I AM”  that created us! Love Mel

Eph 4:32 (ESV) Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Prov 16:24 Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul & health to the body. Prov 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Rom 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 1 Cor 13:13 So now faith, hope, & love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. — Be the Change! Be Kind, exchange gracious words, giving hope. See the Best, Believe the Best, Do the Best will always bring glory to God & to your relationships! Love Big! You will be glad you did, for this life is truly too short for anything else! Love Mel

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Mark 11:24 (ESV) Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, & it will be yours. Phil 4:6  Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer & supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Rom 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. — Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer! Please pray for our country, that the people will return to God & find His peace that surpasses all understanding! — 1Tim 2:8 I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; 2 Chron 7:14 If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, & pray & seek my face & turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven & will forgive their sin & heal their land. — Pray & seek His face turn from all evil & God promises to hear, forgive & heal! Love Mel

Rom 15:13 (ESV) May the God of hope fill you with all joy & peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Psalm 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, & you shall glorify Me.  —Are you desperate for God? Have you ever been uncomfortable? Do you walk after the lies of the enemy? Looking for the pleasures of this world only to come up empty handed? Have you ever considered how short lived the worlds treasures are? They rot, they rust, they fall apart, they are empty, they are the lies of the enemy that end in death! — 1 Cor 7:26 I think that in view of the present distress it is good for a person to remain as he is. — Our God offers forgiveness, freedom, love, & truth. — John 8:32 you will know the truth, & the truth will set you free. Psalm 145:18 The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. — It is time to CALL on HIM! Love Mel