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The Psalmist wrote a beautiful display of love and intimacy in Psalms 43.
During bad times we may get lost in our memories, fear, anxiety. We may struggle with conflicting emotions, inadequacy. Teetering between depression and hope.
The Psalmist reflected these emotions when he said to himself, "My heart is breaking as I remember how it used to be..." Psalms 42:4
I will remember your kindness.....each breathe....each day.
"Why am I discouraged?
Why so sad?
I will put my HOPE in God!"
As the trials of life come to each of us may we let the light and truth of Jesus in. Light over shadows darkness. Will you consider opening your life to Jesus? Maybe that is salvation or a relationship with the Savior. Maybe that is seeking help for a illness, marriage problems, sexual abuse, an assault, addiction, depression, strife, fear...the list can be endless.
1:17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him; 1:18 having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, 1:19 and what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might 1:20 which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly `places',
God never intended on us walking through this life alone. Jesus went throught the action but never carried His cross alone. God has given you a unique opportunity here on MyChurch....fellowship, share, embrace the wisdom of others.
43:1 Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: Oh deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. 43:2 For thou art the God of my strength; why hast thou cast me off? Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? 43:3 Oh send out thy light and thy truth; let them lead me: Let them bring me unto thy holy hill, And to thy tabernacles. 43:4 Then will I go unto the altar of God, Unto God my exceeding joy; And upon the harp will I praise thee, O God, my God. 43:5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise him, `Who is' the help of my countenance, and my God. Psalm 44 For the Chief Musician. `A Psalm' of the sons of Korah. Maschil.
The MOST IMPORTANT area in this walk is having a daily relationship with God. God does not put restrictions on us for a time limit or how many verses to read...just until your heart is full or as He leads. Jesus said His yoke is easy and burden is light. If you do not have a relationship with God then start with asking Jesus to come into your life. Oh how He is waiting..... Jesus is The Way, The Truth and The Life {John 14:6}. Jesus came and died on the cross as the ultimate sacrifice for your sins and mine....not one is righteous, no not one. Ask God to show you His ways, truth and where to start in this walk with Him. He is always faithful...seek His way/will in all you do and follow the peace He gives. You may just start your new walk simply by rereading Psalms 43, let the words soak into you and into your thoughts..meditate on His words...pray and seek ye the Kingdom of God first.
None of us are with out flaws, we all make mistakes...if we didn't we wouldn't need Jesus! Just begin maybe 3-5 minutes a day.....
I ran across another blog this morning of a wonderful friend of mine...it enlightens this blog with what God has directed.
http://www.mychurch.org/blog/163255/Trusting-God#top
I am praying for you and love you brother/sister...............more importantly...God loves you! |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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| You are such a blessing to this site...I thank you for being my friend and for sharing your wisdom with us. |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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| Good instruction on where to begin. |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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| Amen, Cheryl. Amen! |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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| very good post! |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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| Thank You Cheryl I needed to read this today. What a blessing. |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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Well Cher, I'll begin with this star!  |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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| Awesome sister. I really needed it too. Will be praying for you in the gardens. You are such a blessing to me, and I love you dearly. |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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| This is a great and inspiring blog! you keep on being a blessing. |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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| Amen little sister!!! |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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I am so glad that you are on this site...you really are an encouragement.
God Bless,
Missy |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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| LuV iT |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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As always just what I need when I need it. Love you dearly sister. Praying for you and others... my gardens are going to look awesome. I hope I get to see them bloom.
Love you |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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| OOOPPPSSSS... didn't realize I already commented. Guess I needed to read it twice. HA! |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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OUTSTANDING CHERYL 
The Psalmist reflected these emotions when he said to himself, "My heart is breaking as I remember how it used to be..." Psalms 42:4
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| April 02, 2008 |
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| Chess I love you! |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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His faithfulness is unfathomable. And now a personal question: why do I see people calling you 'Chess'? I missed something somewhere. |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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| I so need to remember that. I need a daily relationship with Him even when I'm at work doing my thing in a world that gets pretty crazy at times I still need Him in the middle of that. Good reminder. |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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Thanks guys....God is so awesome!
Chess is a pet name Stu gave me...its caught on and ppl are running with it! So Funny!!!!!
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| April 02, 2008 |
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Chryl, You have done it agin. You have put a bur under my saddle, God has awaken my sperit to sing. Thank you Robert |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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What a blessing you all are.
We serve a wonderful, loving God. |
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| April 02, 2008 |
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Cheryl You are a Blessed Woman of God - Thank you Keep doing what the Lord is instructing you to do. You have no idea how many people lives you are impacting.
Bless the Lord O My Soul!! |
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| April 03, 2008 |
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My friend you are a blessing !!!!
Thanks this is inspiring!
Love you !!! |
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| April 03, 2008 |
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Awesome words my sister
God bless |
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| April 03, 2008 |
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| What a blessing you all are, wow, thank you. |
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| April 03, 2008 |
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| Thx 4 this post it is much needed.... to us all i wish i could write like u cheryl its so inspiring. |
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| April 03, 2008 |
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| Food for the soul! |
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| April 03, 2008 |
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Cheryl, What has got you down, is there anything I could do other then pray? I will pray for you every time you come to mind and you do often. I don't know why but God has Given me a burden for you.Well, He knows what is best so I will continue to pray for you each time I think of it. May Jesus dwell close by your side, may He take you in His arms and hold you near and give you strength for each day.May Jesus light the path you walk and guide your each and every step. Your loveing Brother in Christ Robert
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| April 03, 2008 |
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Thank you everyone...how wonderful!
Robert, thank you brother.
Today has been hard on the recovery side of cancer. I have been very weak and ill today. Slept most of the day. God knew and had you and many others praying, thank you again!
Blessings~ |
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| April 04, 2008 |
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Before I read this blog, I had the feeling that you were ill. Honey, I'm praying for you. Oh.. were that I come help you, and just hold you in my arms.
I love you,
Joey |
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| April 04, 2008 |
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| Thank you Joey, I would let you! Love ya lady! |
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| April 05, 2008 |
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| Beautiful! |
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| April 05, 2008 |
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Misheal~thank you and I'm still praying
Debbie~I am jumping for joy! Praise God! Thank you, love you! |
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| April 06, 2008 |
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Dr, JESUS CHRIST is my counsellor, psychologist, and therapist helping and healing me of anger, and tongue lashing issues. When I faltered and fell yesterday because I fell on the old me, who was there to stop, correct, listen and comfort me? Nobody but JESUS! HE pick me up, and gave me rest and peace . I may had a person around me to listen, but only JESUS listened and solved my problem.
Thank you, Cheryl |
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| April 06, 2008 |
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| Della, you are such a woman of wisdom, thank you for the blessing of commenting on here, I enjoy your fellowship. |
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| April 07, 2008 |
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Amen Lara!
Much love and blessings lady!~ |
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| April 12, 2008 |
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| Cheryl God bless n keep you, I love ur blog. |
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