Lois Jane Wallace's Blog – November 2010 Archive (6)

Believers, we are going "to the Father." Much of our new home is still unclear to us, but two things are certain. Our "Father's house" is our home. And it is in the presence of the Lord. We are travelers and not permanent residents of this world. (R.C. Gillie)

"I am going there to prepare a place for you...I will come back and take ...you to…

Believer, if you think you've missed God, and lost your way, don't worry. Just pray, and remember...HE WILL FIND YOU! "Every moment you know where I am" (Ps. 139:3).

Sometimes we don't let people get to know us completely because we are afraid they will discover something about us that they won't like. But God already knows everything about us, even to the number of hairs on our heads (Matthew 10:30), and still…

Father, at times I feel like I'm finished. I'm just done and can't take anymore. You know my limits and the depth I can withstand. Help me to remember there is a final depth to this sinking process, and You are always within reach.

"With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies" (Ps. 60:12). (Ron Wallace) (Encouraging Words in a Discouraging…

God does hear our prayer, but He may not answer it at the precise time we have appointed in our own minds. Instead, He will reveal Himself to our seeking hearts, though not necessarily when and where we may expect. Therefore we have a need for perseverance and steadfast determination in our life of prayer. (Streams In The Desert)

"...And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him…

You may be going through difficult times right now. You're discouraged because the situation you face seems unmanageable, unreasonable, or unfair. It may seem unbearable and inside you're saying, "God I can't take it anymore." But you can. you can stay with it longer because God is with you. He'll enable you to press on. Resist discouragement and finish the race God has set before you. (Rick Warren)

"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith..." (Heb.…

Father, I know I have more days of worry than I do of trust. There's never been a day I could've made better than the one You planned for me. Sometimes my worry cancels out a day of potential happiness when I don't trust You. Even though each day may have enough trouble of its own, I choose this day to be happy in You. Amen.

"Don't worry about tomorrow. Each day has enough trouble of its own" (Matt. 6:34). (Ron Wallace) (From his book, "Encouraging Words in a Discouraging…