Isaiah 25:4 (KJV)For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall. Isaiah 32:2 A man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, & a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. — In life there are many adverse circumstances & so many times we stand without the ability to withstand the battering of the storms. In Prov 18:10 it tells us that, “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, & is safe.” —Psalm 61:3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, & a strong tower from the enemy. Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, & he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.—When the storms of life rage around us, we are safe; hidden in the secret place of His love. God’s protection is like a wide wing spread over us, shielding us from the wind & rain. Love Mel
Remain Diligent and Prayerful
Isaiah 47:11 (NIV)Disaster will come upon you, & you will not know how to conjure it away. A calamity will fall upon you that you cannot ward off with a ransom; a catastrophe you cannot foresee will suddenly come upon you. 2 Kings 22:20 Therefore I will gather you to your ancestors, & you will be buried in peace. Your eyes will not see all the disaster I am going to bring on this place. Isaiah 51:1-2 The righteous perish, & no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, & no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. — There is calamity in this world & we have absolutely no control! However, we serve a God that does! He loves us so much that He sent us His only son to save us from this evil! And He even brings us home early to protect us from the evil plans! Love Mel
I say all that to ask for prayers for my friend, who’s husband was killed by a robber at a gas station in Decatur AL. He was a strong Christian, & at 54 his life was cut short. The family needs our prayers! Please all stay safe, times are changing! ❤️
Change the Way You Think – By Repetition of Scripture Reading and are Reciting
PURSUE PEACE! Phil 4:8 (KJV) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, & if there be any praise, think on these things. Rom 14:17-19 For the kingdom of God is not meat & drink; but righteousness, & peace, & joy in the Holy Ghost. For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, & approved of men. Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, & things wherewith one may edify another. —Newsmax Health listed how The happiest people spend time helping family, & friends. They focus on positive things in life. They are confident, optimistic, & resilient. They are willing to forgive & are great full. They make time to take care. & They are passionate! — Isn’t it interesting how closely the Bible states the same things that bring peace! Peace is truly the one thing that stops the fear from the evil in this world! Love Mel
Keep Your Perspective
James 4:14 (KJV)Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, & then vanisheth away. Psalm 78:39 For he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, & cometh not again. — What is life? Short! We must remember! —John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; & that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Gal 5:22-23 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, & temperance: against such there is no law. —These fruits are worth developing for they will last forever! —Gal 5:13-14 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Love Mel
From Glory to Glory
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 2:2 It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established as the highest of the mountains, & shall be lifted up above the hills; & all the nations shall flow to it. — Have you ever tried to climb to the top of a mountain or a tall building? When you did it, where were your eyes focused? I hope that you lifted your eyes up often. For when we focus on the individual steps, we can see the climb as weary, endless & difficult! However when we focus toward the summit the climb goes more smoothly and effortlessly. So life can be a journey of weary steps or one of glory to glory, it is all about focus! Stay focused on God, for all things are possible with Him! Love Mel
