trust in GOD

Today's Verse

[Jesus said,] "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."

— John 14:1-3 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

He's coming back! As much as the world likes to remember Jesus' first coming during the Christmas season, we need to remind them that his Second Coming will be even greater. We want to be prepared -- lives dedicated to his glory and hearts full of expectation at his coming.

My Prayer...

Loving God, I know Jesus will come again. May I be found faithful and expectant when he returns. Thank you for sending him the first time to live in my world and take away my sin. Thank you even more for his next coming to take me to live in your world and share in your victory over sin. In the name of Jesus my Lord, I pray. Amen.

*once again, i could not pass up on posting this devotion from www.verseoftheday.com . all rights go to them.

praise the Lord, o my soul

Today's Verse

Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.

— Psalm 103:1-3 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Praise must not just come from our lips. Praise must emanate from deep within our soul, recognizing all the great blessings God has given us. While God is worthy of praise because he his holy and majestic and mighty, we have even greater reasons to praise him. He has been so very gracious to us!

My Prayer...

Holy and loving Father, I praise you for your gift of creation. I praise you for your love in granting us free will to accept or reject you. I praise you for choosing Abraham to be the beginning of faith and a people through whom Jesus would come. I praise you for sending Jesus. I praise you for providing the sacrifice for my sins. I praise you for raising him from the dead and triumphing over sin and death. I praise you for those who shared the Gospel of your grace with me. I praise for what you are doing through me and for me. I praise for what you are about to do and yet remains enshrouded in mystery to me. I praise because you are Almighty God who has chosen to be my Abba Father. In the name of Jesus Christ my Lord, I praise you. Amen.

**this was taken directly from verseoftheday.com all rights go to them : )

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i can't.... but HE can!

This means that even though we may struggle on our own, THROUGH JESUS, anything is possible.  He is always here for us, especially in times of trouble and worry.

acceptance : )

"Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God"
- Romans 15:7

does anybody hear her?

One of my favorites from casting crowns. They never fail to write such inspirational songs that touch people's hearts.


She is running
A hundred miles an hour in the wrong direction
She is trying
But the canyon's ever widening
In the depths of her cold heart
So she sets out on another misadventure just to find
She's another two years older
And she's three more steps behind

Does anybody hear her? Can anybody see?
Or does anybody even knows she's going down today
Under the shadow of our steeple
With all the lost and lonely people
Searching for the hope that's tucked away in you and me
Does anybody hear her? Can anybody see?

She is yearning
For shelter and affection
That she never found at home
She is searching
For a hero to ride in
To ride in and save the day
And in walks her prince charming
And he knows just what to say
Momentary lapse of reason
And she gives herself away

If judgement looms under every steeple
If lofty glances from lofty people
Can't see past her scarlet letter
And we never even met her

He is running
A hundred miles an hour in the wrong direction 



Does Anybody Hear Her- Casting Crowns

word of God...SPEAK

I heard this song for the first time in a while and I had forgotten how much I loved this song. I also haven't blogged in a while, so I thought this was a good way to start blogging again. Hopefully I can find time to continue blogging because I love writing down some of my favorite verses and songs so I can keep them recorded somewhere.


I'm finding myself at a loss for words
And the funny thing is it's okay
The last thing I need is to be heard
But to hear what You would say

Word of God speak
Would You pour down like rain
Washing my eyes to see
Your majesty
To be still and know
That You're in this place
Please let me stay and rest
In Your holiness 
Word of God speak

I'm finding myself in the midst of You
Beyond the music, beyond the noise
All that I need is to be with You
And in the quiet hear Your voice



Word of God Speak- MercyMe

psalm 73:26

"my flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

                psalm 73:26

burdens

"cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you."
          psalm 55:22

give the Lord your every worry and He will help give you comfort and peace. He alone is your ultimate source of peace.

"for God is not a God of disorder, but of peace..."
          1 corinthians 14:33

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dance with God...He'll let the perfect guy cut in.

something so beautiful, beautiful

Now there’s a joy inside I can’t contain

But even perfect days can end in rain

And though it’s pouring down

I see You through the clouds

Shining on my face

Like sunlight burning at midnight

Making my life something so
Beautiful, beautiful
Mercy reaching to save me
All that I need
You are so
Beautiful, beautiful

beautiful, beautiful- francesca battistelli

give me your eyes for just one second.

Step out on a busy street

See a girl and our eyes meet

Does her best to smile at me
To hide what's underneath

There's a man just to her right
Black suit and a bright red tie
Too ashamed to tell his wife

He's out of work he's buying time

All those people going somewhere

Why have i never cared?

Give me your eyes for just one second

Give me your eyes so i can see

Everything that i keep missing

Give me your love for humanity

Give me your arms for the broken hearted
The ones that are far beyond my reach?

Give me your heart for the one's forgotten

Give me your eyes so i can see

give me your eyes- brandon heath

2 Peter 3:9

Today's Verse

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

— 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Maranatha -- O Lord come! This cry of the early church, especially during times of trial, persecution, and difficulty must be tempered with the reminder that there is a lost world around us -- many of whom are dear friends and family. Our passion for the Lord's coming must be equaled by our passion to share his grace with those who have not "come to repentance" and have not changed their lives to serve the Lord who died to bring them life. Until he comes, let's commit to do his work of bringing others to repentance and salvation in him.

My Prayer...

O great and patient God, please use all of your power and grace to bring my loved ones and dear friends to repentance so that when Jesus appears they can share in my joy and your salvation. In the name of Jesus the only Savior I pray. Amen.

taken directly from www.verseoftheday.com  **all rights reserved to them**

there is a way.

But there is a way,

There is a spark,

There is a hope that you can hold on to.

There is a life line come to the rescue,Just like a hand that's waiting for you.

And if you beleive in this I promise that you won't be alone.

There is a way, the truth, and the life, and the way

there is a way by newworldson

"Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
-john 14:6

a wise man builds his house on the rock

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."

-matthew 7:24-27

never doubt God.

"never doubt in the dark what God told you in the light"
-V. Raymond Edman

you are the light of the world

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
-matthew 5:14-16

YOU are a light in the world. you cannot be hidden. make Christ known through all you do and say!

you are salt.

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."
-matthew 5:13

patience is a virtue

A patient man has great understanding,but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
-proverbs 14:29

Psalm 139:13-14

"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."

God is ♥

GOD IS

do NOT be anxious about ANYTHING

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
— Philippians 4:6-7

God wants to hear our prayers. But to keep them from becoming too self-focussed, God wants us to always remember to give thanks. It is so easy for us to turn prayer into a request line. We are the ones who are left bereft when thanksgiving and praise are robbed from our prayers. Without praise our hearts grow dim because all we think about are problems and prayer becomes a wish list.

**sometimes i read my devotions from a website called http://www.verseoftheday.com/ and this is what was on there tonight.  i thought everything was said so perfectly, so i decided to just copy and paste it.  anyways, the credit goes to that website**

salvation

"That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame."

-Romans 10:9-11

with EVERYTHING...

So let hope rise,

And darkness tremble

In Your holy light,

And every eye will see

Jesus, our God,
Great and mighty to be praised.

He WILL remain faithful ♥

Here is a trustworthy saying:

If we died with him,

we will also live with him;

if we endure,

we will also reign with him.

If we disown him,

he will also disown us;
if we are faithless,
HE WILL REMAIN FAITHFUL,
for he cannot disown himself.
~2 Timothy 2:11-13

i'm waiting... i'm waiting on you, Lord

I'm waiting I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait
I will move ahead, BOLD and CONFIDENT

Taking every step in obedience

While I'm waiting

I will SERVE You
While I'm waiting
I will WORSHIP
While I'm waiting
I WILL NOT FAINT
I'll be running the race
Even while I wait

while i'm waiting-john waller (music video with clips from fireproof)

it is diffcult waiting on an answer from God.  sometimes He may not answer our prayers right away, but sometimes He does not answer them at all.  even through the waiting period, we are to serve HIM, worship HIM, praise HIM. 

"Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. (Proverbs 8:34)

oh, happy day!

The GREATEST day in history

Death is beaten
You have rescued me

Sing it out

JESUS IS ALIVE!


EMPTY cross

And EMPTY grave

Life eternal

YOU HAVE WON THE DAY!

Shout it out

JESUS IS ALIVE
HE'S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh happy day
Happy day

You wash my sin away

Oh happy day

Happy day

I'll never be the same

Oh no

Forever I am changed

When I stand in that place

Free at last

Meeting face to face

I am Yours

Jesus you are mine

Endless joy and perfect peace

Earthly pain will finally cease

Celebrate, JESUS IS ALIVE

Yeah, HE'S ALIVE!!!!!

And oh what a glorious day

What a glorious way

THAT YOU HAVE SAVED ME!!

And oh, what a glorious day

What a glorious name, yeah

HAPPY DAY!!! by Fee

be STRONG and COURAGEOUS

have not i commanded you? be STRONG and COURAGEOUS. do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with YOU wherever YOU go.
-joshua 1:9

☆like a rose trampled on the ground☆

above all-michael w smith

Above all powers
Above all kings
Above all nature
And all created things
Above all wisdom
And all the ways of man
You were here
Before the world began

Above all kingdoms
Above all thrones
Above all wonders
The world has ever known
Above all wealth
And treasures of the earth
There's no way to measure
What You're worth

Crucified
Laid behind a stone
You lived to die
Rejected and alone
Like a rose
Trampled on the ground
You took the fall
And thought of me
Above all

father, into your hands i commit my spirit

"for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last. The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, "Surely this was a righteous man."

-Luke 23:45-47

every breath we breathe should be for the glory of the Lord, for every breath we are given is a gift from God.

don't forget the real reason we celebrate easter.

"take heart! i have overcome the world."

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
-John 16:33

When you feel like your world is coming down and you feel like you are all alone, remember, Jesus has saved us. You are NOT alone!!! Jesus said that He has come so that, IN HIM, we may have peace. "But take heart! I have overcome the world." Jesus has already won the battle!

i need you like a hurricane(:

I NEED You like a hurricane
Thunder crashing, wind and rain
To tear my walls down
I’m only Yours now
I NEED you like a burning flame
A wild fire untamed
To burn these walls down
I’m only Yours now
I’m only Yours now


click here for jimmy needham!!!

more beautiful you ♥

Little girl fourteen flipping through a magazine
Says she wants to look that way
But her hair isn't straight her body isn't fake
And she's always felt overweight

Well little girl fourteen I wish that you could see
That beauty is within your heart
And you were made with such care your SKIN your BODY and your HAIR
Are perfect just the way they are

(CHORUS)
There could never be a more beautiful you
Don't buy the lies disguises and hoops they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you

Little girl twenty-one the things that you've already done
Anything to get ahead
And you say you've got a man but he's got another plan
Only wants what you'll do instead

Well little girl twenty-one you never thought that this would come
You starve yourself to play the part
But I can promise you there's a man whose love is true
And he'll treat you like the jewel you are

(CHORUS)

So turn around you're not too far
To back away be who you are
To change your path go another way
It's not too late YOU CAN BE SAVED

If you feel depressed with past regrets
The shameful nights hope to forget
Can disappear they can ALL be washed away
By the one who's strong can right your wrongs
Can rid your fears dry all your tears
And change the way you look at this big world
He will take your dark distorted view
And with His light He will show you truth
And again you'll see through the eyes of a little girl

(CHORUS)
there could never be a more beautiful you

☆ i wanna sit at your feet ☆

the more i seek you,

the more i find you,

the more i find you,

the more i love you.

i wanna sit at your feet,

drink from the cup in your hand.

lay back against you and breathe,

and hear your heart beat.

this love is so deep,

its more than i can stand.

i melt in your peace,

its overwhelming.

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Love for Enemies

"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, "
-Matthew 5:43-44

A basic paraphrased version of this is saying that anyone can return hate for hate, but it takes a child of God to return a blessing and a prayer for his or her enemies (taken from a word for today). I'm sure that I am not the first to say "they are my enemy, why would I pray for them?". The truth is, it's hard to pray for someone you don't particularly like. It is especially hard to be nice to someone and show them love like God has shown us, when they are being mean to you. So instead of hating that person, why not PRAY for that person and in a sense "kill them with KINDNESS".

How are you living your life between Sundays?

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me- PUT IT INTO PRACTICE. And the God of peace will be with you."
-Philippians 4:8-9


Being a Christian isn't just about sitting in church an hour a week, it's about putting into practice what we learn on Sundays. We need to not only act like a Christian on Sunday mornings, but also in between Sundays.

**Our inspiration for the name of this blog came from the Karen Kingsbury book, Between Sundays. We strongly recommend this book. It's awesome!

~between sundays~