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God's Peace

Let Your Heart Be Untroubled, and Be of Good Cheer!

Let Your Heart Be Untroubled, and Be of Good Cheer!

David had troubles, his heart was enlarged,
His pain and affliction, could not be discharged.
God heard all his crying, and answered his prayer.
“Let your heart be untroubled, and be of good cheer.”
[Psalms 25:17,18]

A man sick with palsy, unable to walk,
Was lowered by friends as our Lord gave his talk,
“Your sins are forgiven,” a promise so dear.
“Let your heart be untroubled, and be of good cheer.”
[Matthew 9:2]

Jesus walked on the sea, after he sweetly prayed,
And to his disciples, said “Be not afraid.
It’s me, I come to you, to be ever near.
Let your heart be untroubled, and be of good cheer.”
[Matthew 14:27; Mark 6:50]

His death was approaching, he spoke with great love,
“I prepare a place for you in mansions above.
You believe in my Father; trust me, have no fear.
Let your heart be untroubled, and be of good cheer.”
[John 14:1-4]

“I will send holy spirit, to comfort your hearts.
My peace I give to you, the world can’t impart.
I’ll come again to you, my Father’s made clear.
Let your heart be untroubled, and be of good cheer.”
[John 14:26-28]

“These things I have spoken, that you might have peace,
The world offers heartaches, that never will cease.
This world have I overcome, that you must hear,
Let your heart be untroubled, and be of good cheer.”
[John 16:33]

He spoke again to them, from death did he rise.
His hands and his feet, showing before their eyes.
“A spirit in flesh, and in bones can’t appear,
Let your heart be untroubled, and be of good cheer.”
[Luke 24:38-40]

Paul was held captive, kept by Roman guard,
At night there stood with him, his Savior and Lord.
“You have witnessed of me, and to Rome you I’ll steer.
Let your heart be untroubled, and be of good cheer.”
[Acts 23:11]

Paul told all the others, who sailed through a storm,
“God’s angel has showed me, we’ll come to no harm.
For I believe God, all He speaks I revere.
Let your heart be untroubled, and be of good cheer.”
[Acts 27:22-25]

When we are daunted, by Satan’s bold lies,
Remember our Lord’s words, let courage arise.
For though we are troubled, with trials and tears,
“Let your heart be untroubled, and be of good cheer.”
[II Corinthians 4:7-18]

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God's Grace

Staying Humble in a Pride-filled World

Jesus was the humblest man who ever lived. He always did what his Father wanted. He put others ahead of himself. He could have claimed all his authority as God’s Son and the chosen Messiah to flaunt his power and make a grand show in the world. But God did not call him to do that. Nor has he called us to be egotistical. We are not self-centered, but God-centered. And therefore, like our Lord and Savior, we are service minded.

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Holy Spirit

Filled with the Holy Spirit

A Christian friend had a good question today regarding the holy spirit not being given “by measure” to Jesus Christ in John 3:34 and 35. Here’s what it says.

John 3:34,35:
For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.
The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

John the Baptist is talking here about his cousin, Jesus the Christ. What does it mean that God doesn’t give the spirit “by measure” to Jesus?

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Fellowship

That’s the Time We Should Be Humble

That’s the Time We Should Be Humble

Ever notice, when your heart
Isn’t feeling well, you start
To let your thoughts, begin to grumble—
That’s the time, we should be humble.

Thinking how that, I can do,
Everything, to get me through,
“Don’t need help,” I start to mumble,
That’s the time, I should be humble.

Taking on, my every care,
Don’t acknowledge, God is there.
All I carry, my hands fumble,
That’s the time, I should be humble.

Trying to figure everything,
As my brain begins to zing,
All my thoughts are one big jumble,
That’s the time, I should be humble.

Paths before me, much to choose,
Without God, I’ll sadly loose,
Do it my way, then I stumble,
That’s the time, I should be humble.

Building up, facades of pride,
Fear still lingers, at my side,
All my structures, soon will crumble,
That’s the time, I should be humble.

Boldly speaking, without love,
Thinking I’m, God’s gift, above
Others, shouting my words rumble,
That’s the time, I should be humble.

Ever notice, we forget,
God’s work, isn’t finished yet,
Let His grace and mercy tumble,
Overflowing, when we’re humble.

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FreedomLifeLight

CDA (Christ Does it Again) Marathon

I just finished running 26.2 miles in the CDA [Coeur D’Alene, Idaho] marathon. I sure had a lot of help. Mostly from old friends who were praying for me. The weather was perfect, and I know their prayers helped. And I met several new friends during the run. Also, I had 25 other “friends” to help me along the way—one for each mile of the run.

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Holy Spirit One God

On the Deity

Living on earth for many decades can bring insight when a person is meek to the Creator. The greatest man who ever lived was only here for three decades, and yet he knew the Creator as a loving Father and made this eternal Spirit known to others. To understand the things of God, let’s consider four questions that every human will face during our brief existence in this world. Where did I come from? Why am I here? Why must I die? Where will I go after death?

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One God

The Truth of John 3:16

I was reading about Philip the evangelist, a man who brought the good news of Jesus Christ to others.

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Following the Lord Jesus Christ Forgiveness

Following the Lord Jesus Christ: #36 The Woman Who Was a Sinner

We learned a bit about the Pharisees last time: “Because of their refusal to humble themselves to God’s offer of righteousness through Jesus Christ, the Pharisees and lawyers continued in their own legalistic ways to establish their own righteousness. And they continued to lord over the people by imposing their own expanded version of the Mosaic law upon them.”

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God's Power

Light and Darkness

I remember as a boy being scared of our basement. There was an old oil furnace in the back of this small cellar with a dark and foreboding area behind it. I often saw “ghosts” and “monsters” back there. I remember once being trapped on the stairs—in the dark—and seeing the glowing red eyes of some creature making its way to devour me. Thankfully, I was able to get the door open and return to the light of the kitchen. Light brings deliverance and peace. God is light.

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FreedomLifeLight Holy Spirit

Fear Not; Shine Forth

What are you afraid of? Pain, suffering, poverty, sickness, looking foolish, losing love, being disliked, failing at your job, a bad marriage, a country in chaos? There is plenty to fear if we let our minds go that route. But God gave you free will and the ability to think His thoughts. Then you can claim His power and shine forth for Him!