A Sower In Christ’s Vineyard…
May the name of the Lord Jesus Christ be forever honored in heaven and earth for His eternal sacrifice on the cross and resurrection to redeem humanity from sin, in Jesus’ name, amen.
This is a beautiful message of hope written by Bill, a wonderful Christian man who faithfully serves Christ and encourages others despite suffering from ALS for the past 19 years. May the Lord use Bill’s message to encourage you as much as it did me. ~Blessings, Suzanne
Whether we’re going through the worst of times or the best of times, history and our own experiences show us that life does go on. This is true, but I don’t recommend saying “life goeson” to someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one.
“There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven — A time to give birth and a time to die… A time to weep and a time to laugh; A time to mourn and a time to dance.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-4)
I thought about the above passage last week when our daughter gave birth to a beautiful seven pound girl on Wednesday, then a close friend died of cancer on Friday – “A time to give birth and a time to die.”
Those who are grieving and those who are rejoicing have this…
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” ~ Matthew 7:7-8
God’s word contains many beautiful promises concerning prayer. Jesus said that whatever we ask for in prayer, if we believe we receive it, we have it. Jesus also taught many other scripture promises concerning prayer and we must not ignore those very important verses. He told us to pray this way, “Our Father, who art in Heaven, holy is thy name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done…” (Matthew 6:9-10)
In the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus Himself prayed, “Father, let this cup pass from me, yet not my will, but Thy will be done.”
There is an interesting scripture in Psalm 25 that I love and one that I cling to. “The Lord advises those who fear him.He reveals to them the intent of his promise.” ~ (Psalm 25:14 GW)
We must always pray and meditate over God’s word and ask the Holy Spirit to give us wisdom and insight into every promise, weighing scripture against all other scriptures in the Bible so that we don’t take God’s word out of context and end up misunderstanding the true meaning of God’s word. Jesus taught and believed that God would answer every prayer we pray. But He also taught that we must seek God’s will first. “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33)
Jesus taught that God knows all about our needs. He said, “Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.” Luke 12:6-7
God will answer all our prayers for He has promised to do so. He will answer in His own way and time and according to His will. Jesus made this very important statement about prayer to His disciples:
“Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1
We must never stop praying about the things that are important to us. God has put certain desires within our hearts and we must persevere in prayer and pray about them until we see them realized. “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven…”
Whether your prayer is for the salvation of a loved one, or for a future spouse, a broken marriage, a healing, deliverance from fear, depression, chronic pain, a need for a job, a home, strength to meet our challenges, protection from harm, the list of needs is endless…but we serve a mighty God who is able to meet ALL OF OUR NEEDS!
God hears and answers ALL of our prayers. Jesus promised this and He never lied. St. Peter wrote that there was no deceit in His mouth. But we must understand that God always gives according to His will.
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” ~ Matthew 7:7-8
As Jesus directed, we must keep on asking, keep on knocking, keep on seeking. We must never stop praying.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, holy is Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven, in my life and in every life who is even now praying this prayer. May You answer every need and assure every heart that You will give them what they are hoping for at the right time. May You assure their hearts that You are working everything out in their lives into a beautiful masterpiece that will sing Your glory and praise someday, In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Liana and Kathleen have crafted a beautifully encouraging song that will surely bless you! Be inspired as you listen!
God bless you all! ~Love, Suzanne
Even more beautiful … Please be blessed as I have been.
PLEASE HUG THEM (for those who are hurting) Tears are welling up inside I see so much around me Turmoil, sadness, unbelief Too much for this heart to see
Children crying, some dying Hunger, thirst, poverty No love given, no love there Vacant eyes stare distantly
Chorus There are so many hurting So many feeling hopeless So many lost, abandoned Sick and dying And I’m too far away So all I can do is pray God, please hug your loved ones Those in need, today Please hug them Lord in Jesus’ name And take their pain away
Women lost without their homes Men despair without income Families torn, separated Floods, fires and storms make them numb
Watching death take victory Among them that are so close Feeling left behind and worthless Overwhelmed by each new dose
*Thank You, Heavenly Father, that though we cannot see You with us on our path, You see us, and no matter what trials we might be facing right now, Thy word promises that beneath us are Your everlasting arms. We can trust Thy word for Jesus said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My word shall never pass away.” You are ever faithful and will be with us through every storm no matter how fierce. Thy word says that we only need to trust and believe in You. I ask for You to give each of us more faith to believe, more grace to weather our challenges, and more hope as we cling to Your everlasting arms that are bearing each one of us, thank You Lord, in Jesus’ name, amen.
My new book, Paths of Peace Illustrated Prayersong Book is available on Amazon.com and IBooks! It features all ten of the encouraging Prayersong lyrics on my album Paths of Peace and full color original illustrations for each prayersong. This little book of paintings and poems will encourage and comfort you through every season in life for the Lord Himself inspired it and I give Him all glory for it.
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Even more beautiful … Please be blessed as I have been.
Peaceangel Song 
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