Helpless

                                                     Helpless

Helplessness is the real secret and the impelling power of prayer...

for it is only when we are helpless that we open our hearts to Jesus

and let Him help us n our distress, according to His grace and mercy.

                      ---O. H. Hallesby

David found comfort in God and his faithfulness to him.  Being a lonely shepherd

must have been a fearful occupation to a young shepherd.  But God was with him to bring

comfort and cheer.  He knew his Father's right hand could be trusted to keep him safe.  Our

Heavenly Father said "He would never leave us or forsake us. Trouble, pain, and sorrow cast long shadows before us, but God went before the children of Israel, and He will go before us.  People may betray, false accuse, and make our lives a nightmare,  but our Father knows the way to safety.  We have another year to trust our Heavenly Father. 

Heavenly Father trouble looms before us on every side, be our very present help in the time of trouble.

Deut. 27:10-15

      Joshua brought the children of Israel to the two Mountains near Samaria.  Mount Gerizim was on one side of them and Mount Ebal on the other.  There was a green strip of land in the valley between.  Joshua told them to decide who are you going to serve.  Mount Gerizim represented God and his way.  Mount Ebal meant they had chosen to serve idols and had decided to go their own way.  They had decided to make themselves gods.

      Everyday, we decide which one of these mountains are we going to? The Mount of self or the Mount of God?  This year let's go every hour, of every day to the Mount of God. 

     Satan is the power of the air.  He wants to rule this nation.  Let's put on our weapons of war and go to the Mount of Prayer, to do battle for our families and to save our NATION.

    This year decide to serve God and go His way.

When at wit's end

"Ira Sankey's words still ring true."

   The Lord Our Rock, in Him we bide,

Secure whatever ill betide

A shelter in the time of storm

   The raging storms may round us beat

We'll never leave our safe retreat,

A shelter in the time of storm.

          Sometime, when you think you have endured more than you can stand and desperately wish for a break. The worst storm ever hits with great fury.  God got you through the others, He will be faithful to you in this. We are pilgrims passing through.  Remember, this too shall pass.   Your Shepherd has never lost a sheep.  He is faithful to the end.  When, the darkness gets so dark, you can't see, trust His love and His Word. " I will never leave you nor forsake you." Hebrews 13:5.  If you are going through a crisis, never trust your feelings.  They will betray you.  Hold fast to His Word and do not let it go. He will take care of you.

      Trust His Will-The Lord is faithful and He only wants our best... Trust His Word-Within its promises-His goodness is expressed...   Trust His Power-He is Almighty, the Creator of all things...Trust His Love- We are His family, children of the King of Kings,     B.J. Hope