Good day everyone! I do hope that you really are having a good day today. It has snowed some here and made the back yard with a thin covering of white.
I think about when I was a child and how things were when I could actually hold on to my parents hand and trust them to guide me through the paths we were taking without a second thought to the matter. Going across the street in front of the cars when all you can see is the grill on the front of the car ! Let alone how big the trucks looked back then.
I was happy to feel safe while holding on to their hands. They know how to manage through the cars as they stopped for the red light. But at the time as a small child, I though the cars stopped because they knew we wanted to get to the other side. I was too small to look up and see the stop lights! LOL!
Praise and glory be to GOD to have good parents that took care of me. Bless them.
But you know what? Our GOD is even way far better than our parents were as we were children because GOD is perfect. Unconditionally perfect at all times looking over us. Giving us what we need, because he knows what we need even before we do.
18 No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from My Father.”
It is so comforting to know how thr LORD GOD loves us all enought to have sent HIS only begotton son JESUS here on this earth to save us and be our savior.
As a child of GOD, I know I have a heavenly loving FATHER always guiding my steps as I go along the way. Holding me up even if I slip and fall…..HE will pick me up. Keep me safe.
Psalms 145:14
“The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.”
King James Version (KJV)
Isaiah 59 (KJV)
59 Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:
Psalm 32:8
8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. kjv
At times I will look up to the heavens to acknowledge that GOD is watching over me. And stretch up my hands as if I were a small child wanting to hold on to my ever loving FATHERS hand. Because I know HE is there watching over me. Always in all I do. I depend on GOD to guide me for HE knows what is on the road ahead of me and is keeping me safe and sound.
Praise and glory be to GOD ALMIGHTY now and for all of eternity long!
Have a blessed day and my you be blessed by the reading of our GODS word. Pass it forward to others so that they may read this blog and feel encouraged and to know that GOD loves them too!
Good day to you all. I do pray that you all are and will have a blessed day!
We all need to be and stay encouraged 24/7 by our every loving FATHER GOD. We can not even wake up to get our air to breathe each day without HIM.
Avoiding negative situations can be a test of faith. It is not easy as there are so many people who do not know the LORD, or who do but still struggle hard with being positive.
If we were to be alone or away from negative people for some time , we wou.d relax and enjoy the peace. Many of us can not do this for jobs, family , health or whatever else that may distract us from the LORD.
It takes some prayer and practice to be positive as humanly possible with the help of JESUS to lead the way. Shaking off the nonsense of the day, and just having that JESUS time to yourself in a nice quiet space. It could be in your car when you are on your breaks , or when you are the 1st one up in your busy household at your kitchen table with your Bible.
Positive words to incorporate in our thoughts and talks after reading the word and knowing scripture first and foremost are excellent. They will also have others to speak them too. Encouraging one another with compliments too.
Now with this in mind to encourage our family, friends and coworkers, along with our scripture we will help others besides ourselves once we keep our focus on the LORD. So they can see and feel the same joy/love you do because of the love of GOD in you.
Bible verses related to Encouragement from the (KJV)
2 Timothy 1:7 – For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Psalms 37:4 – Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Psalms 121:1-8 – (A Song of degrees.) I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. (Read More…)
Proverbs 30:5 – Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
Mark 11:24 – Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].
Psalms 28:7 – The LORD [is] my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
Psalms 34:4 – I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Psalms 55:22 – Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Romans 15:13 – Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Psalms 126:5 – They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
Jeremiah 29:11-14 – For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (Read More…)
John 16:33 – These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Ephesians 4:29 – Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Hebrews 10:25 – Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Hebrews 4:12 – For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Heaven is a good place to be, there is GOD, JESUS, the Angels and all of the good people whose name is written in the LAMBS BOOK of LIFE.
As we with a JESUS heart we can lead others to JESUS who maynot truly know what to do to get to JESUS to be saved. They must confess the LORD JESUS as savior and let HIM into thier lives.
So with giving each other praise, encouragement, and the love of JESUS with us we will plant the “seed of faith” for those around us. And for GOD to nourish the seed into a flown grown born again saved soul.
Have a blessed day, share this post with others so that they too can recieve a blessing from reading GODS word! Pass it forward in faith and prayer.
Print this picture out to hang up and use to remember to keep on the right path to heaven.
Good morning everyone, I do pray that you will have a blessed, happy, and healthy day! For GOD is so loving and healing! Ask me how I know!
When I think about the people I am close to as in my loved ones, family, friends, and those I meet in passing I do hope that we will all meet up in heaven when it is time. I would not want to see anyone not make it in.
I do pray for my enemies and put them into my prayer list too. I am hoping to have all people in there I have met besides the people I have already met.
2 Peter 3:9
“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
King James Version (KJV)
I tell you all, that it is sad when you see people that will not come to JESUS for help for they assume that the sins they are in are so great that they cannot make it in. Let GOD decide that, just repent! The devil has lied to you long ENOUGH!
Saul who was later known as Paul was a persecutor of the Church, doing evil to both Jew and Roman peoples. This man changed and became an Apostle . See, he was forgiven. He repented and was then know as Paul later on .
Accepting JESUS as savior, doing the good loving will of the LORD and repentance will get Paul into heaven and being told “Well done”.
“Well done!” I know I want to hear it. I know I want to see my loved ones who has crossed over there in heaven as well too. And for all of the people I know be it here online or face to face. It will be good when we meet in heaven in the presence of GOD the Almighty, JESUS and all of the Angels too.
Don’t listen to the lies of the devil any longer, listen to GOD and HIS ever loving son JESUS who speak the truth! Repent and do good. Read the Bible, for the people who repented from sin were the ones who wound up doing right by GOD. Showing us all that we can change and do GOD’S will!
Have a blessed day, pass it forward this blog post and the words of the Bible in it so others will be blessed too!
Good morning all! I do pray that you all will have a blessed day!
As we who love the LORD GOD and have accepted GOD’s son as our saviour of our very souls….we all need to give our “brothers and sisters in the LORD encouragement at all times. For we all need a kind word from those who have GOD in their heart! This is why I am doing this post today. To encourage those of us who love the LORD.
There are many people who will go out of their way to do evil to those of us who love GOD and HIS son JESUS just because of the hate that they have in their heart. Many don’t know what they are doing and many do. And they will do this evil without caing of the consequences.
People will envy another so that each time they lay eyes on the victim, they feel the need to get even. As though the person they envy has hurt them. The Bible is very clear about this sort of thing called envy.
James 3:16
“For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.”
When a person is jealous of another persons life they are not living their own life that GOD gave them. They persistently watching those who they feel are doing better than they are. Causing all kinds of trouble for themselves and the person to whom they are envious of. All because the envious person was not in the right mind and relationship with GOD.
It is not your fault about how they feel about you. They are the ones who will have to answer to GOD for what they do to you.
1 Peter Chapter 2
1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
What we who love GOD go through dealing with unsaved people is not an easy task to get through. And we need JESUS to do so. Just like our enemies do,they need JESUS. And as well to accept JESUS in their heart. We all have souls and the flesh is weak and needing to have perfect guidance from our JESUS.
No way can any of us mankind fight off this spiritual battle alone between good and evil. JESUS had to come to earth the save us all. I have heard many people say that they have sinned too bad for GOD to save them. But GOD is very patient, and is giving you a chance to repent from the sins you are in. You are still alive today to read this, so this is another chance to repent and be saved.
Forget about what success you see others have, you don’t know how they got it. It could have been through doing evil things , you don’t know or have to. What GOD has for you is for you. Listen to GOD, and pay attention to your own life for GOD maybe trying to give you a blessing and you may miss it turning your head to see what others are doing with envy.
Romans 12:2
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
King James Version (KJV)
Have a blessed day in the LORD GOD, thank GOD for JESUS . Share this blog with others and give GOD thanks for all that you have.
Getting my ideas together for a tract for Ephesians armor of GOD.
Hello everyone! I do pray that you all will have a blessed day! For this is another day that the LORD has made! YAY!
You know, I maybe an oddball to a lot of people just because I love GOD! But this is my choice to do so….and it makes be happier than anything else in the world as to believe in GOD and follow JESUS!
There are many people who love GOD so, and his beloved son JESUS that we want to share the joy! And some people through the loving word of GOD or in actions of caring. Some of us through illustrations. and Bible tracts. I do both. And what I have always liked was those #Jack Chick bible tracts. I liked the drawings, and the message. I was direct and to the point. As a child riding the subway with my parents there were people handing out these tracts. They are like little comic books….but not really comical. They were meant to lead people to the LORD and be saved.
Yes they were scary, but they are only scary if you do not know the LORD yet. And hated messages if you love the sin you are in, and not the LORD.
But I was never able to keep one. I would take it to school or home and it would be worn out and lost .
Seeing how some people who did not like the Jack Chick.com tracts and I did, I wanted to know why they felt the way they did. They felt as though they were being condemned by those who felt they were “holier than thou.”
And I get that too. They are very direct and preach hard about heaven and hell through situations in life. But no one I know likes to be yelled at and having their finger wagging at them. That includes me. I have met women who felt I should not wear pants made for women (even on a cold day under a dress), or make-up to be well groomed, fashionable modest clothing So yeah. I have had my share of those types of Christians judging me too.
I want to show the love of JESUS in my tracts I am working on. I will share them with you once I am able to somehow save them in a PDF file. I feel I need to spread the love a JESUS in a way that is not pointing the finger , using scare tactics and yelling.
Drawings and more drawings. You know you have to be able to fit the drawing and the scripture on to one sheet of paper. and that can get tricky. You do not want the images or words to be cut off when working on the tract.
The first idea or design always takes me longer to do because it is an adjustment period. Re-figuring how things need to be. And always with the thought that you are doing this with our GOD in mind.
Before adding more detail to drawing.
As I get to the point where i will add some color, I will then need to be able to show you all the finished product of encouragement . It takes me longer than some others. I do have a full time job and other projects I do. So be patient and you will see the finished tract. I might not add color as how I see Jack Chick did not to his. I have to give it thoughtful prayer!
Have a blessed day. Stay in prayer! Avoid negative people who aim to disrespect you in all ways possible. They are distractions from keeping your eyes on the LORD.
Wanting to try something different, this came to my attention from my child who loves to draw as much as I do. This was fun to do making the theme plain and simple , let GOD lead you. I knew not many people would think to look into it from a secular organization. I did this for GOD, and not for me. I pray that anyone who will look at it will see there is one of us christians out there that will defiantly be proud to let it be known they love GOD and HIS beloved son JESUS.
More people have looked at it than I have expected though. But it is what GOD let happen to have those few have a seed planted. I had made the book to be digitalized so may can see it online at this link below….
Good morning or whatever time it is during the day for you all! I do pray you will all have a blessed day!
Being a Christian is hard work when you want to do what is right. Being a Christian artist is more of a challenge because many artists I meet in conversation are secular and do not have the same thoughts as I do. And when I meet one like in the organization I am a member of, it is like a breath of fresh air!
In the area mall the Fine Arts Society of the Southern Tier aka “FASST” I met up with Barbara and her brother Douglas as they were in the FASST store front as it were their turn to manage the store. As it turns out, she and her husband have a ministry as well!
She is an artist along with her brother and this was good to know. Not all of us artists feel we need to leave GOD out of our lives , and in this world when you want to do clean hearted drawings, it will make those who want to draw things not worth repeating.
People fascinate me because I care about their souls. I draw tracts, Biblical themes , portraits and couples. I do draw still life, but I would rather take photos of flowers to get the full impact of the color of how it is. That’s how I feel about it right now for what I draw, for I maybe led by the HOLY SPIRIT to draw something else.
I do love to enter my drawings in art events. These pictures you see are from last months showing in the FASST art gallery in Binghamton.
Native american man drawn from a photo. I prefer to draw from a photo so I can take my time drawing the subject.
Native American woman, drawn from photo.
Artwork was in one of the local newspapers too.
My artwork was not in a major big newspaper like the New York Times, but I am grateful for what I got. When the LORD wants it to be known, and how it is to be known HE will let me know. GOD is cool like that.
Always stay humble while sharing your work. I hope I always will be. My husband and other people say I am and that is good. Once you think you are better than others that’s when you are shown you are wrong. I strive to be good and better than I was the last time I drew anything. I draw better from realife and Photos. I am able to take my time and pay attention to the lines of the subject. For when I do quick sketches it will be for children’s books like I have done for the Brooklyn Arts Sketchbook Project. That will be in another blog with those pictures.
Here is a video of the lastest Art Gallery showing.
Very short video made of the Art Gallery showing for August 2019 to September 2019.
Once I become known in GODS timing I will be able to make a living from it as GOD sees fit. So with that being said, I am not there yet. But I will not give up for I depend on GOD to lead the way.
My inspiration was Ephesians chapter 6, verse 11.
Ephesians 6:11
“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
King James Version (KJV)
That’s what we need to do when we need to get through the nonsense of the world. I pray that in all I do, any blog post I do will encourage others to do GOD’s will in all that you do. For by faith is how we walk, with GOD and HIS beloved son JESUS giving a loving guidance at all times.
Have you ever met a person who claimed to be Christian , knowing you are one will compare to see who between the two of you is more Holier than the other? I have met people like this. And those who where non Christians that thought that all Christians were judging them or others. They assume we all think we have an holier than thou way of thinking.
Not so. Not one person can say they know all peoples heart except GOD.
I must say this, as a person who wants to make it into heaven into our ever loving FATHERS house……I confess that I can say I am a sinner. As it is will all mankind, womankind, and of all ages. For only JESUS was perfect and without sin.
How can one assume they are Holier than thou in the first place when if they know JESUS came to earth to save all mankind souls who believe in him? See, there were no righteous men who could do what he was able to do?
Romans 3:10
“As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:”
King James Version (KJV)
If we as Christians do this to each other, then the secular world will see it and have an excuse as not to follow JESUS for not wanting to be treated as such. And with seeing how secular people may treat each other…..they will stay in the place of non-belief where they are and not be saved. For they will see that the world they are in is not any better.
Bible verses related to No One Is Perfect from the KJV
James 4:11-12 – Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. (Read More…)
Ephesians 4:32 – And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
Colossians 3:12-14 – Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; (Read More…)
James 1:19-20 – Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: (Read More…)
Proverbs 26:12 – Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.
Luke 6:31 – And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
Romans 2:1-4 – Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. (Read More…)
Ephesians 4:26 – Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
John 3:16 – For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Mark 11:25 – And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
I am hoping that all of us who have been judged by others who feel that they were made to feel less HOLY than the person who is a Christian will not take it as they are being condemned to hell because they said so. Just so you know it is GOD, and GOD alone who is the judge as to who is allowed into HIS house.
This is why it is good to read the word and to study it. Right there in the Bible it will tell you the plan GOD has for us all to follow. And to accept HIS son JESUS as savior is the key to heavens gate. JESUS is the key because he was sent by GOD as a sacrifice to save all mankind who believe and live by GOD’s plan. JESUS is part of GOD’s plan for peace, love, joy, and no more negative issues of this world to steal your happiness.
In GOD’s timing, we will be called home to HIS house if we are saved. Once saved, we will all see heaven together. There we can enjoy being with HIM, JESUS , the Angels and all of those that was called before us.
Ephesians 2:8-9 King James Version (KJV)
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. (KJV)
May you all have a blessed day, encourage one another. If someone approaches you who is on fire for the LORD and they seem like they are acting “Holier-than-thou”, give them a chance to see if all they are doing is letting you know the good news of the gospel.
Thank you for taking the time to read this blog with the words from the Bible and the posts! Pass it forward and share the blessing!
Just to be clear, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with singing Happy Birthday on any day of the week. But recently it was my birthday on the Lord’s day, and the Lord blessed me with this poem, a reflection of how I was feeling.
I remember as a child about the Lions den, and this always stayed with me. Why Daniel was put in there because he stood his ground against being bullied to do something that was not right by GOD. For in today’s time there are some people who act as though they are lions ready to devour those who love the LORD.
I want to encourage everyone who is being intimidated or bullied in any way shape or form by anyone at anytime or place. See,with faith we can do all things through CHRIST JESUS.
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
King James Version (KJV)
We just need to be patient and listen to the answers that our GOD is giving us through our praying. We can not wish bad things to happen to these people(the Lions). For if we do then we are not doing GOD’s will by loving your neighbor. When if at all possible with every single cell in your body we need to pray for these lost souls. If it be at work, be polite and do your best to avoid them. At school do this as best as you can, but inform your parents as well, for GOD will work through your parents to have your bully leave you alone.
In today’s world it is against the law to bully anyone at anytime. You maybe led by GOD’S will to go legally and file a report with the proper authorities. You never know who is a child of GOD in this types of jobs regarding law enforcement. So yes, pray at all times for GOD will send you the help you need at the right time. But always stay in prayer so you will know it is GOD leading you and not the flesh. Whatever you do, never try to do it spitefully. Do it with spiritual discernment.
Reading the book of Daniel can be like reading a similar situation you will find that has happened last week or yesterday.
I want to share with you what I listen to while I am at work on my phone with my earbuds on. This site has all 66 books to listen to. These are the same recordings that my beloved Grandmother listened to. You will be able to listen to the Book of Daniel too, But you can go to the site and listen to the book of Daniel there.
For those who are bullied , please still depend on GOD to get you through it. I do not like to see anyone bullied. Those lost souls that do bullying will have to answer to GOD as to why they did these hateful things just like the rest of us with the sins we have done as well.
1 John 3:15
“Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.”
King James Version (KJV)
I do ask that you read the word of GOD if you are going through any situations and be encouraged from the most high our beloved FATHER GOD. He can see what you are going through, just go to the FATHER with a pure heart in need of HIM. He will answer you and does see your tears.
Bible verses related to Bullying from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance
Leviticus 19:18 – Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.
Matthew 5:43-48 – Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
2 Timothy 1:7 – For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Romans 12:19-20 – Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Deuteronomy 31:6 – Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
1 John 3:15 – Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
1 John 2:9 – He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
Proverbs 6:16-19 – These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him:
Matthew 5:11 – Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Ephesians 4:29 – Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Psalms 18:3 – I will call upon the LORD, [who is worthy] to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
Psalms 1:1 – 127:6 – Blessed [is] the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Matthew 5:38-41 – Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Isaiah 41:11-13 – Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.
Psalms 34:12-18 – What man [is he that] desireth life, [and] loveth [many] days, that he may see good?
I do hope this was helpful for anyone being bullied. Be blessed and stay in prayer. The “Lions” of the world roam about doing their thing to distract you from the LORD with lies and every type of method to confuse you and turn your eyes and mind away from the LORD GOD. Don’t let anyone or thing come between you and the LORD and accepting JESUS as your savior. Let JESUS handle those bullies.
Pass this blog post forward please so others will be blessed too. We never really know what will encourage others when they do need it.
Today I saw someone wearing a T-shirt with this on it…
“RUN – Hebrews 12:1”
God’s Word always blesses and encourages!
Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
GODs Team! Be encouraged. 
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