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Hope, trust, faith, and belief in GOD are never misplaced, and with GOD, all things are possible. Our GOD is able to do far above and beyond what we could ever ask or think.
He is the LORD who delivered His people out of slavery, the LORD who made the blind to see, made the lame to walk, and the One who calmed the sea.
The GOD who did all that is able to take you through whatever you’re going through. He is able to get you through to the other side. Whatever mountain you are facing, He is able to help you climb. He is the GOD who specializes in the impossible. Is there anything impossible for Him? Nothing is impossible for Him, but without Him, you can do nothing. He is the One who will strengthen you and supply you with the strength you need. He is the One who will lead you through the storm. He is the Cleft of the Rock where you can take shelter from the storm. Rely and depend on Him for He is GOD. He will never disappoint you.
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“For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” -2 Timothy 1:7
“For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!'” -Romans 8:15
When you are a child of the Most High GOD, you’re surrounded by the Heavenly Hosts, protected, and safe in the arms of GOD. Just follow Him wherever He leads, and know everything is going to be all right. Remember GOD knows what you need before you even ask Him. He has supplied all you need to get through whatever place you find yourself in at the moment. He cares about you and does far beyond what you could ever ask or think.
Keep your mind fixed on GOD. Trust in Him, and He will keep you in perfect peace.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, You are so good. Thank You for being my Shelter. There is no other GOD like You. You are the Sure Foundation, and as long as I stand upon You, I know I cannot sink. You have me engraved in the palm of Your hand, and I know You have not forgotten me. Be with me, LORD, for with You, I have no reason to fear for You have not given me the spirit of fear but of love and of power and of a sound mind. Thank You for taking me this far. LORD, my help comes from You alone for You, O GOD, are my Portion forever. You are my Shield and my Fortress. Thank You for the work You are doing in me and the work You will continue to do in me. Have Your way in my life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
May GOD bless you abundantly,
Linda A. Knowles
Every Halloween, it’s a mad dash to get out of the house as fast as possible by exactly 4:30 p.m. to avoid Trick or Treaters. I am one who absolutely loathes Halloween as does my husband. We don’t celebrate Halloween, and the idea of passing out candy every two minutes for four and a half hours doesn’t sound appealing at all… EVER.
HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WITH MASKS AND COSTUMES is eventually they have to be taken off. When masks and costumes are stripped off, be careful because you may find the person was a wolf for the entire time you knew them. At that point, you have to decide what you will do. You will either stick around and be devoured by the wolf until there is nothing left of you except a skeleton, or you will run and get away from the ravenous wolf who is staring at you like you are dinner with its fangs exposed and ready to pounce on you.
*Remember this: If you decide to wear a mask, you will only be able to wear it so long before (1) your mask begins to fall off, (2) before your mask shows who you are little by little slowly slipping off, (3) before your mask completely falls off, or (4) before someone strips the mask off your face for you. Free yourself up, and take off the mask. At least if you take off the mask, you won’t have to worry about someone stripping it off for you. When you strip the mask yourself, it’s on your terms, not on someone else’s terms. Be genuine because it’s okay for you to be yourself. The right people will come along who will accept you just as you are, flaws and all…
Stained Glass Confessions 