Encouragement Thread... - Page 8

loolalooh · #**141** 06-20-2012, 12:47 PM

Laela · #**142** 06-25-2012, 09:18 AM

Your Life Is Blessed When -

Your life is blessed when -
Peace is in your spirit,
Perception is in your decisions,
Patience is in your trials,
Purpose is in your work,
Purity is in your character
Praise is in your soul,
Power is in your witness,
Passion is in your calling,
Prayer is in your heart.

Quote:

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. -- Ephesians 1:3 NLT

Devotional encouragement by Roy Lessin from his blog: Meet Me In The Meadow.

GoddessMaker · #**143** 06-25-2012, 09:40 AM

If what you think your going throgh will take you out it's ok. If you die you get to be home with the father and if you live you give God glory. In times of darkness you are in development. Use your development stages to propel you for higher.

Laela · #**144** 06-26-2012, 01:28 PM

GRACE...

LoveisYou · #**145** 06-26-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Laela

GRACE...

Amen!

This is so true

Laela · #**146** 07-02-2012, 04:00 PM

Only the true living God can keep waters separate. A God who has this power, calls us Friend because of His Son, Jesus. wow...

I just had to pause for a moment for the significance of this image to soak in .. no pun intended.

BostonMaria · #**147** 07-02-2012, 10:16 PM

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has posted encouraging pictures and quotes.

Mine is simple. I have this one on my iPhone screen so it is a constant reminder whenever I grab my phone.

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Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

Missy25 · #**148** 07-03-2012, 01:38 AM

Our God is FAITHFUL

Deuteronomy 7:9

9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.

loolalooh · #**149** 07-04-2012, 09:50 AM

Quote ....

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When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you!

sidney · #**150** 07-04-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by loolalooh

Quote ....

You better believe it, preach Loolalooh! I hope nobody ever gives up. There is no promise in giving up! Keep moving forward! He makes all things new!!

loolalooh · #**151** 09-11-2012, 10:48 AM

This is a re-post that never gets old ...

loolalooh · #**152** 10-17-2012, 05:21 PM

Laela · #**153** 10-18-2012, 12:58 PM

Proverbs 4:6-9 “Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you. She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown of splendor.”

Livingmylifetothefullest · #**154** 10-21-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by loolalooh

T.D. Jakes, "Your Faith Must Stand Trial"

Sermon

thank you

kila82 · #**155** 10-24-2012, 01:20 PM

Wow this was for me today!! Amen!

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kila82 · #**156** 10-26-2012, 08:40 AM

Don't know if this has been posted before but I LOVE this story!!!

One day I decided to quit…
I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality… I wanted to quit my life.
I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.
“God”, I asked, “Can you give me one good reason not to quit?”

His answer surprised me…
“Look around”, He said. “Do you see the fern and the bamboo?”
“Yes”, I replied.
“When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them.
I gave them light.
I gave them water.
The fern quickly grew from the earth.
Its brilliant green covered the floor.
Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.
In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful.
And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. He said.
“In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed.
But I would not quit.
In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would
not quit.” He said.
“Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared
to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant…But just 6
months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.
It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive.
I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle.”
He asked me. “Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots”.
“I would not quit on the bamboo.
I will never quit on you.”
“Don’t compare yourself to others.”
He said.
“The bamboo had a different Purpose than the fern.
Yet they both make the forest beautiful.”
“Your time will come”, God said to me.
“You will rise high”
“How high should I rise?”
I asked.
“How high will the bamboo rise?” He asked in return.
“As high as it can?” I questioned.
“Yes.” He said, “Give me glory by rising as high as you can.”
I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you.
Never, Never, Never Give up.
For the Christian Prayer is not an option but an opportunity.
Don’t tell the Lord how big the problem is,
tell the problem how Great the Lord is!

kila82 · #**157** 10-30-2012, 08:08 PM

I loved this

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Laela · #**158** 10-30-2012, 09:50 PM

Beautiful story; that admonition is Golden...

If God made me a bamboo, a bamboo I be.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kila82

Don't know if this has been posted before but I LOVE this story!!!

One day I decided to quit…
I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality… I wanted to quit my life.
I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.
“God”, I asked, “Can you give me one good reason not to quit?”

His answer surprised me…
“Look around”, He said. “Do you see the fern and the bamboo?”
“Yes”, I replied.
“When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them.
I gave them light.
I gave them water.
The fern quickly grew from the earth.
Its brilliant green covered the floor.
Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.
In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful.
And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. He said.
“In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed.
But I would not quit.
In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would
not quit.” He said.
“Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared
to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant…But just 6
months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.
It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive.
I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle.”
He asked me. “Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots”.
“I would not quit on the bamboo.
I will never quit on you.”
“Don’t compare yourself to others.”
He said.
“The bamboo had a different Purpose than the fern.
Yet they both make the forest beautiful.”
“Your time will come”, God said to me.
“You will rise high”
“How high should I rise?”
I asked.
“How high will the bamboo rise?” He asked in return.
“As high as it can?” I questioned.
“Yes.” He said, “Give me glory by rising as high as you can.”
I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you.
Never, Never, Never Give up.
For the Christian Prayer is not an option but an opportunity.
Don’t tell the Lord how big the problem is,
tell the problem how Great the Lord is!

kila82 · #**159** 10-30-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Laela

Beautiful story; that admonition is Golden...

If God made me a bamboo, a bamboo I be.

I loved it too and it's sooo true! We may be living right and feel like it's for nothing when all the while our roots were growing making us strong and able to withstand the worse! Then once out roots are deep people will start to see our growth just like when the bamboo starts to show above ground then sprout rapidly

GoddessMaker · #**160** 10-30-2012, 10:28 PM

I want to share something. It may seem weird or scary but it was quite encouraging for me at the time. While I was a practicing makeup or mua I met a photographer. He was a great man and a great husband. He and his wife which he adorned so much really tried to live the life of what God called a marriage to be. On one night they were with another couple and the convo turned to God. The photographer began testifying and told the couple who were pretty much athethist that they need to get their life in order that life isn't going to last always.

Well he was standing up while saying all this. Once he did the couple was sorta like ok we get it but..the photographer dropped dead immediately after witnessing to them. The couple began to start praying immediately as well. The photographer by most thought oh he is a big guy so just had a heartache or something. He was checked and there were no traces of anything that was health related. His wife believed that her husband's purpose was complete and therefore it was time to go home.

I encourage all of you to dig deeper and make sure you are doing all you can on your mission that your here for. God uses the seemingly horrid accidents or incidents like shootings to get glory. It seems sad but God allowed it therefore God knows how this can enrich the kingdom. Not everything will be sweet and nice. In some of the most horrid situations I have been able to see the good in it. For instance if you have ever been abused which was horrid God will get glory from it because you will be sensitive to a abuse victim.

Take courage ladies in knowing he that started a good work in you will complete it. The completion may mean a happy ever after or not but it will be a victory either here or in heaven.