God's Response To Our Concerns:God's Response To Our Concerns:
You say: "I can't figure things out"
God Says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say: "I can't do it"
God Says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)
You say: "I'm not able"
God Says: I am able (II Cor. 9:8)
You say: "It's not worth it"
God Says: It will be worth it (Romans 8:28)
You say: "I can't forgive myself"
God Says: I FORGIVE YOU (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: "I can't manage"
God Says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)
You say: "I'm afraid"
God Says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy 1:7)
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God Says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)
-- Unknown contributor
From one of our readers...
The little child whispered, "God, speak to me." And a meadowlark sang. But the child did not hear.So the child yelled, "God, speak to me!" And the thunder rolled across the sky. But the child did not listen.
The child looked around and said, "God let me see you." And a star shone brightly. But the child did not notice.
And the child shouted, "God show me a miracle!" And a life was born. But the child did not know.
So the child cried out in despair, "Touch me God and let me know you are here!" Whereupon God reached down and touched the child. But the child brushed the butterfly away. And walked away unknowingly.
- Unknown Author
"Often times, the things we seek are right underneath our noses. Don't miss out on your blessing because it isn't packaged the way that you expect."
- Charles, Kingdom Online Ministries
A lesson in "heart" is my little, 10 year old daughter, Sarah, who was born with a muscle missing in her foot and wears a brace all the time. She came home one beautiful spring day to tell me she had competed in "field day" - that's where they have lots of races and other competitive events. Because of her leg support, my mind raced as I tried to think of encouragement for my Sarah, things I could say to her about not letting this get her down - but before I could get a word out, she said "Daddy, I won two of the races!" I couldn't believe it! And then Sarah said, "I had an advantage." Ah. I knew it. I thought she must have been given a head start...some kind of physical advantage. But again, before I could say anything, she said, "Daddy, I didn't get a head start. My advantage was I had to try harder!"
Q. What is the one piece of advice you would give to someone who is physically disabled and losing hope? Spend time praying and reading God's Word. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God; if the opposite of hopelessness is faith, then get into God's Word and boost your faith.
When you pray, don't merely petition God; listen to what He has to say to you.
Next, if you are not involved in a church, find one. God never meant for any of us to suffer in isolation; that's why He created a spiritual community. We need to be plugged into that community, where people can be the hands and heart of the Lord Jesus to you.
Finally, look for someone else who is in a more hopeless situation than you. And help them the way you need to be helped. I'm always strengthened when I take the time to telephone someone who I know is in a situation more desperate than mine; it invariably puts my condition in perspective
Everyone has a different face
Each of them their own special grace
It's in our lives they frolic and sing
Just to see then alive is a beutiful thing
They bring us joy They give us love
Their a beautiful creation from God above
They laugh they play Make us smile and gleam
Let's walk amongst them and share their dream
A sparkling snowflake is truly unique
It's your understanding they wish to seek
Open your hands and soon you'll see
What beautiful people these snowflakes can be
Anna MacPherson 95
Owner/Designer of "Living with Spina Bifida"
