It’s Enough To Get You Through

Today’s message comes to us from Psalm 46. April is Sexual Assault Awareness month; and, as a survivor of sexual abuse and sexual assault, I have to tell you this psalm comes at just the right time. Sexual assault and abuse leaves your feeling as if your whole world has given way, or is giving way beneath you. But, God is a very present help in times of trouble. He is with us and for us. Verse 16 is my anchor when the storms are raging, when my soul feels ravaged, savaged, and torn. “Be still, and know that I am God.” I remember whispering that and hearing the words echoing within themselves. But, I kept whispering it until the storm in my heart was calmed. It’s never failed; every storm was calmed. And, yes, God will be exalted in the earth. I’m a little piece of earth He created; and I’m living proof. His glory reigns no matter what shakes your world! He will bring you through; and knowing Him is enough to get you through.

This song by Brooks and Dunn came to mind as I was writing this. I hope it blesses you.

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Saturday Silly-March 13, 2021

The things we celebrate…March is packed with some good ones. March 13th is Smart and Sexy Day. My cousin loves these holiday things, and said this one was right up her alley!! Her husband likes it when she dresses for dinner; so last year, dressed in stockings, garter,panties, bustier, and 5″ stiletto heels, my cousin served him “Lasagna Popsicles” for dinner. It’s also National Frozen Food Month, and she fancies herself to be a chef.

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If He Doesn’t, We Don’t Either

Today’s message comes from Psalm 5, and from Proverbs 5. Psalm 5 begins with a prayer, actually. “In the morning, you hear my voice; I prepare a sacrifice for you, and watch,” the psalmist says. Beginning your day with God is absolutely revolutionizing to your life! I can tell you that from personal experience. Try it for one month, and make sure you note the changes you begin to experience, in your attitudes, your strength, patience, etc.

Psalm 5:4 -6 tells us: “For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you. The boastful shall not stand before your eyes; you hate all evildoers. You destroy those who speak lies; the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.” If God doesn’t delight in it, we shouldn’t either. And, if you think about it, and are honest with yourself, none of us does delight in wickedness when we’re on the receiving end; do we? Sin, as I’ve said before, comes in three ways: 1. Sin others commit against us. 2. Sin we commit. 3. Sin fallout-which is the way the sin in the world affects us and our lives. But, we have a hope in Christ Jesus. Psalm 5:7-8 say to us, “I, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house…” This is a powerful revelation about the power of love and faithfulness. When we exercise love faithfully in our dealings, and are faithful to the Word of God; to His ways, we surround ourselves, and those we deal with, with protection against the sin and wickedness. The last two verses of the psalm are awesome! “But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you. For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him with favor as with a shield.” There is jubilation and rejoicing over being loved. When we walk out our new life with the LORD/Lord, as we walk it out, there is, truly, less and less struggle, and more and more joy and peace.

Proverbs 5 is, again, a father’s admonition to his sons. This warns about “the forbidden woman.” if you think in terms of standards and boundaries, this woman represents false teaching, cults, and ways and practices that are contrary to God’s Word and His Ways. This includes some of those peers who consider themselves “cool,” and those friends who really aren’t your friends in the end. Proverbs 5:5-6 tell us what’s actually going on with them: “Her feet go down to death; her steps follow the path to Sheol; she does not ponder the path of life; her ways wander, and she does not know it.” The rest of the proverb tells us there are consequences to sin and iniquity. Iniquity is your attitude toward sin-be it your own, or someone else’s. Verse 22 tells us: “The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him, and he is held fast in the cords of his sin.” Lack of discipline is actually a destroyer. It causes us to struggle needlessly, and sometimes even destroys dreams and goals. That’s a powerful revelation to parents about letting our children just run amok. Lack of discipline makes your child ignorant, foolish, powerless, and easy prey for evil. It makes us easy prey for the devil.

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Saturday Silly-December 5, 2020

I was talking to a friend earlier, about today’s inspirations post from God Calling. It has to do with giving of spiritual things first; then material things. We were also discussing holidays and observances for the month of December. I said, “The 27th is National Fruitcake Day, you know.” My little friend said, “Oh wow, you got your own holiday!” “Ha ha,” said I. “That means I get more gifts, doesn’t it? What are you going to give me for National Fruitcake Day?” She never missed a beat. “Oh, I think I’m going to get you one of those pretty little jackets that buckle in the back,” she replied.

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Saturday Silly – August 1, 2020

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Happy August, one and all! August is Romance Awareness Month. I mentioned this to a friend of mine. She told me she’s known this for awhile. “As a matter of fact,” she said, “I mentioned this to Archie (her husband), when I first found out about it.” Then she laughed and said, “He must have thought I was hinting for more romantic attention. That evening, we were watching television, and when I said, “dip, please, he got up, took me in his arms and dipped me.” I thought, well that’s a new way to enjoy your chips, isn’t it?

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Saturday Silly – October 5, 2019

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Dad had been gone all week on his sales trip. He arrived home bright and early Saturday morning. The kids were all in the living room watching television, but Mom was nowhere in the vicinity. “Where’s your mother,” asked Dad. “The poor battered woman is in the bathroom cleaning herself and the two year old up,” answered Stephanie, the oldest of the children. “Battered woman? What? What are you talking about, Stephanie? Did something happen to Mom,”asked Dad, now alarmed. “I’ll say,” said Tommy, the second oldest child. “Little Mike got so excited about pancakes for breakfast, he grabbed the bowl of batter, and threw it up in the air. He got batter all over himself and Mom.” Isn’t motherhood awesome?! I think so; and I mean that with all my heart. LOL

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please encourage a survivor, and let a victim know she’s not alone, or, that he’s not alone. Please light a candle for all the victims who did not survive, but lost their lives to this. Thank you to all those who stood beside me. I am eternally in your debt, and eternally grateful for your help. From a survivor … Yes, you will laugh again, my dear…keep fighting! You’re not alone.

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The Sea Will Part For You-Trust Him

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Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, reminds us that we need to cling to the Lord/LORD, much the way a child clings to his or her parents. The closeness that one thinks about when you think of a clinging child, is arms wrapped around your neck and body snuggled as closely to your own as possible. Can you imagine clinging like that to the Lord? It is exactly that, that is meant. But we are not to cling fearfully or as if we were helpless.

We are to cling in intimacy and trust, or confidence; as two being one. This message goes hand in hand with Saturday’s message about having confidence that the Red Sea-whatever it may be for your or me, will surely part when we reach it. We’re not to even think about it until we get there. Once we’re standing on its shores, we are promised passage through the parted sea, and on into our promised land. That’s the reason we must cling so closely that we move as one being. This is where we find our strength, our courage, our peace, and our power.

Whether it is a month of total chaos, day after day, or a battle with weight, anxiety, depression, etc., or some health crisis that represents your Red Sea…God leads us by a cloud during the days, and a pillar of fire by night to show us the way we should go. That tells me that I’m going to survive the heat. It tells me also, that nothing can obscure the path in front of me, or stop me from getting to my promised land. The chaos will not prevail, but order will be restored. I will not lose the battle of the bulge. I will not be afraid. I will not be immobilized by fear, anger, or doubt-but I will have strength to rise and praise the Lord upon rising! I will overcome and win the battles; because the Lord and I are as one. I move in Him, and He moves in me. This, by the way works one dependent on the other. When I move in Him, He is more able to move in me. As He moves in me, the more able I am to move in Him.

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