These have turned the world upside down.… None of these things move me
Acts 17:6; Acts 20:24
The men that move the world are the ones who do not let the world move them.
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Samuel G. Hardman and Dwight Lyman Moody, Thoughts for the Quiet Hour (Willow Grove, PA: Woodlawn Electronic Publishing, 1997).
No matter the circumstances, the Saints always held fast to the fact that they were fully devoted to Christ and God our father. They knew the possibilities they faced and held fast to their beliefs and trusted in God for their safety. They regarded their safety not in terms of their physical safety but their spiritual safety. They considered their physical worth as nothing compared to their spiritual worth. This is how we should see life and the path before us. The world before us will pass away but the souls inhabiting it with us are precious and of value to our savior. He wishes none of them to be lost. Hope is something we can give by being the image of the God who cared enough to come down, live among us and die for us for the forgiveness of our sins. He also demonstrated that death is not the end but the beginning when He rose on the third day. This life is but a temporary stopover where we are tested and given our strength, our guidance for what is to come. It is hard to be joyous and jubilant at all times, but we should view it as a special time and worthy of being joyful. It is prelude to the life to come.
May the good Lord bless and keep you safe. Remember to "Always Love The Details."
Amen! Wishing you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving. We all have much to be thankful for in spite of all the hardships along the way.
ReplyDeleteOn this day before Thanksgiving, you give me something to ponder and give me perspective. Thank you for your faithfulness in ministering to this weary soul.
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Such worthy thoughts expressed here today, Jim. God bless and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteIt’s times like these when we find out what our faith is made of. To keep trusting him like a child regardless of what happens. In one regard it feels hard, but in another it is freeing. Good post! Hope you are well!💜
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment. Have a blessed Thanksgiving and holiday season.
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A powerful reminder to focus on what truly matters—our spiritual strength over worldly distractions. I love the message of holding fast to faith. I just shared a blog post, let me know what you think.
ReplyDeleteQuerido amigo, que bella entrada, te deseo de todo corazón un Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias, que Dios te bendiga hoy y siempre.
ReplyDeleteTe dejo todo mi cariño y besos
I am filled with hope and joy as I look forward to the future. The time is now to reach other people for Christ the Lord.
ReplyDeleteHello friend, life is a temporary stopover, a test for us - this speaks to me very much. Warmest regards, I am waiting for your paintings, they are so beautiful. Have a good December!
ReplyDeleteSuch a timely reminder, my friend. I pray that you and Jill had a blessed Thanksgiving xoxo
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DeleteLove, Hugs and Blessings
O texto é um testemunho de fé e apresenta motivos para reflexão, que devem ser tomados em linha de conta.
ReplyDeleteAbraço de amizade.
Juvenal Nunes
Querido amigo, que bellas palabras, llegan al alma.
ReplyDeleteEs un placer leerte, hace bien hacerlo.
Abrazos y te dejo un besito, que tengas un feliz dia querido amigo