Lyon's Den: 2009

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

From my devotional...

"Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10)

Dear child,
Before you were even born, I knew what every single one of your days was going to look like (Psalm 139:16). Whatever circumstances you face in your life are not going to surprise Me. I have everything you will need, and I will walk you through every step of the way.
When you feel helpless and worried, let that be a sign to you that you need to turn to ME. I am your refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1).
When you worry, dear one, know that it robs you of your present. Worry also robs you of satisfaction. When you're worried, it's so difficult to be thankful and to realize how I have taken care of you. Worry displaces thanksgiving in your heart. And when thanksgiving is displaced from your heart, despair is soon to follow. Come to Me. You don't have to strive and strain to make things happen. My plan for your life is a good one. All I've asked you to do is to trust Me. I'll walk with you step by step. There's nothing that we can't tackle together.
I don't promise that life will be easy, but in the hard times, turn to Me you will find Me there ready to hold you while your world shakes. I will protect you. I will carry you if you need carrying. I will hold your hand and walk you through it all. Don't worry about the possible hard times that may or may not come. When they do come, you and I will face them together (Isaiah 43:2). I will give you everything you need. Thought youo may stumble, you will not fall because I will uphold you with My hand (Psalm 37:23-24) It makes Me sad when you stress and strain and worry about things I have promised aI will provide. I have you life covered-- down to the tiniest detail. I love you. Please trust me.

I will trust in You, Lord, with all my heart and not rely on my own understanding. I will think about You in all my ways and You will guide me on the right paths (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Do we truly trust HIM?? Do we truly Fear HIM??? His creation speaks volumes. We are such a tiny speck. Don't believe me? Maybe this will help us all see us sinful, wretched, tiny speck for what we really are... copy and paste this and see for yourself... It is only a little over 5 minutes and I encourage you to watch the rest of the series :) You will be amazed!

http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=d189ca6d7cf318214887