John 11:35 “Jesus wept.” 

Wow. It is the shortest verse in the Bible, yet often forgotten. For all the ‘tough’ people out there, crying is actually not a crime. Those who say crying is for baby’s, I don’t recall Jesus being a baby in this passage. 

I heard it said that crying is good for the body. Tears relax the face muscles. Back when my Mom died I had a hard time, it didn’t help that I thought I had to be ‘strong’ for my sister. Truth is, it was better when I did cry. To me crying is a sign of strength, for the people who cry don’t care what others say and they cry. Now I understand some people cry less, and some cry more. However we are all human, and if someone is sad, let them cry.  

Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:Not of works, lest any man should boast.”

Faith, Not works. Thank God that Salvation is free through His shed blood on the cross. All we have to do is believe in Him. We don’t have to do some many good things to redeem ourselves. Although doing good is part of God’s plan, but Salvation is one thing He offers Free. Now nothing is truly ‘free’ even salvation. Someone had to pay the price, and that was God’s son Jesus Christ.

Thank you Father for the paid in full gift!

Psalm 119:89, “For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.” Amen! Knowing that no matter what, God’s word will never change, and He never changes! 

We can be sure that God is there. He said in His word “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Since God’s word (and He) will never change you can trust Him to be with thee! 

John 3:30,  “He must increase, but I must decrease.” I can’t put it any better then that, but here are some thoughts.

I think sometimes we think to highly of ourselves. Yes we are master pieces created by a Holy God, but we are His creation. Keep your eyes off yourself and put them on God and others in need.

With our busy lives we NEED to Make time for God. Actually I think we should start with God and plan things around Him. 

God is so good, and merciful.

It started as a normal day, but then we I went to bed and things changed. 

I was laying in bed thinking. I then decided it was time to accept Jesus into my heart. I went out to Mom, and she wondered why I was up. I told her that I wanted to ask Jesus into my heart. We talked for a bit. She asked if I fully understood. I said that “Satan is bad, God is good.” I wanted to be in God’s family. Next we went and knelt down by a chair, and I asked Jesus to save me. 

You know how there are decisions you regret making? Well there is a decision I made 14 years ago and I have never regretted it. 14 years ago today I made the decision to accept Jesus into my heart! Best decision I made!

John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Woke up with this verse on my mind Nahum 1:7, “The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” Not only is God good, and strong but Psalm 28:7 says  “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”

God can help with whatever you may be going through. He is good, strong, our strength, our shield, our trust, our help, and He is worthy to be praised!

I was looking through my “Majesty Hymnal” and I came to the song “The Battle Hymn Of the Republic” under the title it had “The Battle is the Lords.” 

With all that is going on today, and all that might go on in our hearts that no one else might see, remember that the Lord can do anything! Give your trial to the Lord. Let Him fight for you. That doesn’t mean sit back and do nothing, no. You must do your part and be in God’s word. Listen for His voice. Pray that the Lords Will will be done in your life. 

Also if someone does you wrong, turn the other cheek. Give it to the Lord and let Him take care of it. 

I can honestly say it isn’t easy, but it will be worth it in the end. Keep your eyes on Him!

I will be using verses from the King James Version Bible. I am a Christian and believe God’s Holy Word.