Today’s Thoughts

By Vonette Bright
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“For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.” Psalm 27:5

When trouble comes your way, how do you respond?  The Bible says, “For in the day of trouble, (God) will keep me safe in His dwelling.  He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.”  That Rock is Jesus.

And Jamie Turner clings to that Rock!  She’s suffered heartaches, family sorrow, and a broken spirit.  She’s grieved over the death of her loved ones.  She waited twelve long years before God granted her a child.  Yet because Jamie clings to God, she has hope. 

Psalm 9 describes her hope… your hope: “Those who know your name will trust in you.  For you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.” 

Friend, in these days of trouble and uncertainty, who do you turn to? 
Cling to the Rock!

Winter Birds by Jamie Langston Turner www.jamielangstonturner.com

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By Vonette Bright
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“This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.”  1 John 3:19-20

Abby’s deepest secrets were revealed!  All her private thoughts, pains and fears!  Her younger brother had discovered her diary and showed it to her friends. 

Abby cried.  Her friend Michelle tried to comfort her.  She explained how Jesus already knew the real Abby…  He knew all about her
— her concern about looks, boys and what she had done wrong. 

But God loved her anyway.  He had a great future planned for her, if she invited Him into her heart.  Michelle helped Abby pray that prayer!

No, dear one, all of Abby’s problems were not solved that day. 
But now she had a new Friend in Jesus.  And, yes, she had a lot of explaining to do.  But knowing God knew the REAL Abby, meant she could begin to be authentic with others, too.

Inspired by: Everybody Tells Me to Be Myself But I Don’t Know Who I Am by Nancy Rue.

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By Vonette Bright
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“I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.”Psalm 40:1-3

In 1995 author Mary Southerland found herself at the bottom of an ugly pit called depression.  Her outward appearance shouted success.  But her soul screamed despair.

But she wisely chose to take her sadness to God in prayer.  Mary learned God’s light can still shine in life’s sinkholes.  No matter how dark it may seem, He can fill the void.

If that’s you, dear one, it’s time to cry out to God.  He’s there waiting for you with open arms to come to Him in prayer.  He’ll fill the sinkhole in your life with hope for a better tomorrow.

Sandpaper People: Dealing With The Ones Who Rub You The Wrong Way by Mary Southerland www.marysoutherland.com

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By Vonette Bright
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‘He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.’
Mark 16:15

Thirty-one women completed months of study with prayer and festivities.
As they gathered to watch the Jesus Film, their leader asked them to take notes.

Then, more than 300 of their neighbors joined them to watch the film.
After the screening, the women began to describe the parts they remembered.

The leader saw an opportunity to challenge them and asked,
 “How did Jesus perform the miracles?”
When genuine excitement, they responded: “Because He is God!”

After several other questions, the women were invited to pray to invite Christ into their hearts.
Many indicated they would! Now they meet regularly to study God’s Word. 

Friend, God’s Word tells us to go throughout the world and spread the good news about Jesus.
Don’t forget that the “world” begins the moment you walk out your front door!
www.Jesusfilm.org

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By Vonette Bright
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It was something Barry felt he had to do.

The time had come for him to take a stand against the board’s wrongful business decisions.

So he resigned from his job.  That was months ago.  And his wife, Olivia, was growing impatient.

She prayed and asked others to pray.  But nothing happened.  The waiting became harder.

One morning Olivia read Isaiah 49, which says,

“Then you will know that I am the LORD, for they shall not be ashamed who wait for Me.”

God showed her through His Word that peace was in resting, knowing, and depending upon the LORD and in God’s perfect timing.

Waiting can be hard and Olivia doesn’t know when Barry will be working…

But she does know she’ll be able to tell about God’s faithfulness because she waited on Him.

Yes, dear one, walk by faith, not by sight.

www.TeaTimeTreasures.com

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By Vonette Bright
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“No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.  John 6:44

God can woo you both intellectually and emotionally.  That’s what happened to Alex McFarland.

Most of his life, Alex attended a church that is now 250 years old.  He learned about God, the Bible, Jesus and Christianity.  But it wasn’t personal until college.

Then, Alex was invited to a weekly Bible study.  He only attended because a girl he liked would be there. And really thought he knew enough facts about God. 

But then he learned that Christ wanted a personal relationship with him.  Through prayer, Alex invited Jesus to take control of his life.  And then he couldn’t get enough of God and His word!  So much so that today he’s an apologist, a defender of the faith.

Oh dear friend, God wants a personal relationship with you, too! 

“10 Most Common Objections to Christianity“, by Alex McFarland
http://www.alexmcfarland.com/

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