It's Time

It's time to get on our faces before God!
When the world falls in- it's time
When we get scared- it's time
When we've fallen away- it's time
When we need a friend- it's time
When we hurt- it's time
When there's pain in our body- it's time
When we face doubt- it's time
When we lose it all- it's time
When we face an uncertain future- it's time
When we don't know what to do- it's time
When things are good- it's time
When we are safe, loved and full of joy- it's time
Every second of every day- it's time

The Storm

Don't tell God how big your storm is.
Look at the storm and tell it
How big GOD is!

Purpose

If there is nothing else for us to do in this world it is to love the unlovable, laugh at the unlaughable, live with the unlivable.

God Is With You

This is from the children's book "God Is With You" by Larry Libby.
It may be a children's book but the message behind it is a good one and we can always use the reminder that no matter what God is with us.

When you're facing a scary time, Remember God is with you.
When you feel He is far away, Remember God is with you.
When everything seems to go wrong, Remember God is with you.
When you have hurts that won't go away, Remember God is with you.
When people tell lies about you, Rember God is with you.
When you don't know what's ahead, Remember God is with you.
When it seems like nobody understands, Remember God is with you.
When you're feeling sad or all alone, Remember God is with you.
When you think about this world ending, Remember God is with you.
When the path before you is dark and dangerous, Remember God is with you.
When you say good-bye to someone you love, Remember God is with you.
When you have to do something you think is very hard, Remember God is with you.
When your best friend moves away, Remember God is with you.
No matter what, Remember God is with you.

Hypocritical Singing

I found this artical in an old newsletter and it's sadly true.

We sing "Sweet Hour of Prayer" and content ourselves with ten or fifteen minutes a day (if that much).
We sing "Onward Christian Soldiers" and wait to be drafted into service.
We sing "Oh For A Thousand Tongues" and don't use the one we have (or not in the right way).
We sing "Blest Be The Ties That Bind" and let the least little offense sever it.
We sing "Serve the Lord with Gladness" and gripe about everything we have to do.
We sing "We're Marching to Zion" and fail to march to Sunday School.
We sing "I Love to Tell the Story" and never mention it all year.
We sing "Cast Thy Burden On The Lord" and worry ourselves into nervous breakdowns.
We sing "The Whole Wide World for Jesus" and never invite our next door neighbor to church.
We sing "Throw out the Lifeline" and content ourselves by throwing out a fishing line.
- Canadian Trumpeteer

Advice For Life

Happy moments -
Praise God
Difficult moments -
Seek God
Quiet moments -
Worship God
Painful moments -
Trust God
Every moment -
Thank God

Seen By God

There was a couple who had spent 40 years on the mission field. Upon retiring, they returned to the states by ship. President Wilson was on the same boat. As they arrived in port, there were crowds of people with banners and music, greeting the President after his time abroad.
There was not one soul there to welcome the missionaries home or to thank them for their years of service.
As is human nature, this hit the man very hard. He had dedicated his life to his calling and no one seemed to care enough to greet them at their homecoming.
On the train ride to their home, He was speaking to God about the matter.
It was then that God whispered to him, “You’re not home yet”.

There are so many people who spend their lives doing things behind the scenes.
Others may never know what they have done and no words of gratitude may ever be spoken.
But nothing done for God is ever lost.
What you do on earth for the kingdom of God will gain for you a heavenly reward far surpassing even the greatest earthly prize or recognition.
And it will never be taken away.