This page is Dedicated to Sandy, Greta, Bea, Barb, Mary, Hope, Ann, Jackie, Gladys and Jeanette! Love you all very much Hope this helps you all!
Dear Friend,
It is very important that we stay steadfast in our faith and not give up on the dreams and aspirations that God has laid on our hearts. There are many people who miss out on God's best because they did not hang in there until the end, but gave up before the they could see the victory...
The Bible declares in Galatians 6:9 "…let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." We will only see results if we stay in the race that God has given us, but many people going through trials and tribulations do not realize the key words are
"Going Through". The problem or trial will not last forever...
The Bible declares in Job 23:10 "…he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold." Be encouraged and know that God is in control and when your trial is over, you will come forth stronger than before and as the Bible explains; you will be as pure gold...
DON'T GIVE UP…
One day a young man was walking along an isolated road when he heard something like a crying sound. He couldn't tell for sure what the sound was but it seemed to be coming from underneath a bridge. As he approached the bridge, the sound got louder and then he saw a pathetic sight. There, lying in the muddy riverbed, was a puppy about two months old. It had a gash on its head and was covered with mud. Its front legs were swollen where they had been tightly bound with cords...
The young man was immediately moved with compassion and wanted to help the dog, but as he approached, the crying stopped and the dog snarled his lip and started to growl. But the young man did not give up. He sat down and started gently talking to the dog. It took a long time but eventually the dog stopped growling and the man was able to inch forward and eventually touch the dog and begin unwrapping the tightly bound cord...
The young man carried the dog home, cared for its wounds, gave it food and water and a warm bed. Even with all of this, the dog continued to snarl and growl every time the young man approached. But the young man did not give up...
Weeks went by and the man continued caring for the puppy. Then one day, as the young man approached, the dog wagged its tail. Consistent love and kindness had won and a lifelong friendship of loyalty and trust began...
By Alice Gray
Read and meditate on these scriptures:
Galatians 6:9-10 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith..."
James 1:2-5 "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him..."
All scriptures can be found in the King James Version...
Midi: Bridge Over Troubled Water
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