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I finaly came to a conclusion on what those signs realy meant.

All am certain of for now is to stay strong and prepare for anything. God will send you these clues just listin and be patient. Then spread it out when its time. Year of the whirlwind. I have been let down by God, and my heart and faith is shattered. I really really hope someone can give some encouragement or even proof testimony of how Trusting God was even good. Since when did he care? Jonathan, I understand how you must be feeling.

God put me thru seasons that I had not planned on going thru because I had lived my life through my devotion to my marriage, church, children, profession and community. I thought because I lived this way and Jesus was in my heart that bad things would not affect my life.. Bad things are going to happen in life period!!! This incident happened over 15 years ago. I love The Lord and he is my salvation.

My life has completely changed. I have gone thru divorce, domestic violence, homelessness, isolation, sin…but when The Lord really has your heart that of which you gave him.. Depend on HIM, not You! He wants to lead your life. I hear you Jonathon and my heart breaks for you. I think I was once a where you are now. Too scared to trust God with everything because he takes away more than he gives?

With him we suffer more than we thrive? We lose in life more than we win? These used to be my beliefs of God. Funnily enough, total surrender has actually come through much heartbreak, similar to what April has said. If God had not allowed me to get to that breaking point in my life, I would still have been a little too independent of God for his power to be seen in me.

The immensity of how powerful he is and how extravagantly he loves us cannot be grasped by us or seen by others until we depend, surrender and trust — completely. Easy to say, hard to do, I know. He knows what he can accomplish in us and for us and he so longs for us to experience his incredible supernatural power every day of our lives. And so God directs our steps in such a way that we finally get to a place of complete dependence on him, much like a drowning swimmer grabs on to their rescuer for dear life.

Then you will find your rest. Then he can show you who he really is and the things he wants to do for you that you could never dream up yourself. But even so, I pray God will use these words speak to you. Julie, your post was written for Jonathon, but meant for myself and others as well. I call myself a newbie or infant in my relationship with the Lord.

It is so very confusing at times as I try to understand how this whole relationship thing works. Throughout my life most of the relationships I have had with friends, men and even family has caused me great heartache and to have a distrust of all relationships. So much so, that for the past almost twenty years the wall I built around my heart was solid. I just went through the motions each day going to work and living.

Some times were harder than others with medical and financial issues. I made it through those times with the help of family, of course, but also God. Not because I prayed, but because I had the prayers of other people in my life. Last year I met a young man through work.

Certainly the last person I would ever think that would lead me to the Lord as I am almost 20 years his senior. But, that is exactly what he did. Talking about work led to more personal conversations and friendship and God. I now go to his bible study group and he is a dear friend. I have come to realize that God puts people in your life for a reason and if we can open ourselves up enough, we will see that.

I now have a handful of people that God has blessed me with to help me along in my journey. The hardest part of this whole journey is opening myself up enough and just trusting. Completely trusting and depending on and surrendering to Him. Giving God the control instead of myself. I am still working on that part. My life is already better than it was six months ago.

This is the first time I have visited this website. Reading your wonderful response to Jonathon really struck me and I knew it was meant for me as well. Thank you so very much for your words of love and support. I have never written a response to anything online before.

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Maybe what I have written will help someone else at some point. May God bless you and keep you safe, bring the wisdom of his Word to those mentoring and being mentored, and that the knowledge that Jesus loves you is a totally awesome feeling! So far, a year later I have had people speak on behalf of God for me. I do miss being happy and my old life, but whatever God wants so I can stand before him and make it. But, if this is what he wants no complaints. Being single and traveling works for me. He made me reply for a reason which now has opened my eyes even more.

Keep believing on the one and Only God. Dont keep your guards down. Raise your family on stronger path. If u really believe, you shall find out what ive found out and be ready for the events. Believe in the abilities and capabilities plus talents he left in you. A Good choice makes you happy. A Bad one gives you a the horrible vibe. Trusting him is like handing over your rights and doing what the scriptures tell you too. To trust in him is to learn to trust yourself too,.

Know the origin of the trial and be honest about it. Was the trial a result from your lack of knowledge, a pre-meditated sin, poor decision-making etc on your part? Or is it to serve as a learning experience for you to help someone else down the road? Is your letdown and heartbreak of God based on not getting it ever or not getting it right now? I know how you feel and am going through myself right now.

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Its up to us to accept it. We just wait to see what EACH day will bring. I used to dislike a lot when people would tell me things like this, it was my pride and stubbornness. I feel I have been in the valley for too long. I recently lost my fiance…we would have been married in March or my hope was on hi upcoming birthday. He proposed on mine so it was only fitting to take our vows on his. I finally found the man I have hoped for..

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There were so many things going on that needed attending. All he wanted was a loving wife and companion. His death was sudden and I am nit handling things welll. One thing I have become aware of is that I seemed to become interested in reading of religioys material and listening to religious songs. I sit and hear these songs as if they are being sent to me as a message from him…… and….. I am dealing with a major surgery and recovery is really tough and I miss the love and support he gave and would give had he been here. For that I thank the Lord…….

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I am thankful for the 15 months we shared. I am lost though…. Maybe a few prayers and words would help. Carol, I wish that I could meet you in person, hold your hand and pray with you. But I am thankful that God can send you just what you need. Wait upon the Lord. The 23rd Psalm says that he restores our soul.

He will do this for you, because he is a faithful God who loves you perfectly. May he also send you friends and believers to come along side to bring encouragement and comfort. The valley is not a pain free place, but God has a purpose. I know my times in the valley, I want to see and know what is going on and what God is doing, but, trust and obey is usually the way he leads me.

May God bring you hope this day to fight the good fight. A friend in Christ………………Francine. I said a prayer for you immediately. Since a month has past I sure hope you have leaned more on our Lord and able to find some peace, but strength also. Francine gave some wonderful words of encouragement. I sure hope some family or friends have been able to also surround you with love and help in your recovery. Trust in the Lord always, for He is good. His love endures forever! Yes I truly do believe this whole heartily. I purchased a new business almost 1 year to the tee. I was just about ready to throw in the towel due to funds running very low, and I new deep down inside that God had a plan for me.

However I can tell you I did in fact start to loose faith. But the wonderful people that were around me and the people that I had to deal with who tried very hard to keep me grounded and tell me that good things will come my way and they did. You will open my eyes to things I would never have seen in this life time and lessons will be taught to me. So please try and never give up hope because God does hear our prayers and we need to instill patience, that was very hard for me.

Carol my heart goes out to you dear one! You are not alone and I will pray for you. So glad you found love like that…it will remain with you always!!! Everyone was so happy! The son was so sad and broken for quite awhile. But then a new love came into his life and now they are getting married. I certainly have no answers as to why life happens the way that it does…why bad things happen to good people…but God is still good and in time I believe you will find love again and you will find peace and happiness again. Hang in there…trust in the Lord…when He brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

This past few weeks ive been given sign in which now i trully feel like i know why now, is to help people and to remind them that everything happends for a reason. I lost my mom when i was 7 years old , then my step mom when i was 17… It has made my life hard but grew strong from it.

I am led by him. Prepare youself for upcomming events stay strong cause when it comes it will be swiftly. We will unify or prevent it but will have to do something about it for the Glory. Subject as a matter to discuss on net but hopefully God will wisper it so that u can tell your fellow people too and so we can help each other to help us all. We come across so many in our ministry who give up on God through the troubles because if He really loved them and His Word is true, He would be the ever-present help in time of trouble Psalm It is no comfort to know that the One with the power to rescue you stands by and does nothing to relieve your pain.

We see way too many give up on Him. I try to read the Acts of the Apostles when this feeling comes over me; it helps put everything in perspective. I am learning neither to look back nor forward, but to just stay in the present day as if it were the only day I have.

We cry, He cries, we laugh, He laughs. As a parent, its not always good to jump in and help a child. But kid will walk eventually. I pray every day to just know where to put one foot in front of the other and that soon my journey on this earth will come to an end. I pray that the Lord will renew your strength and give you his joy. He has work for you to do here that only you can do.

Volunteer if you are able, encourage people over the phone and online if you can. Focus on blessing other people and God will pour out his blessings on you! I am praying that the presence of the Lord is felt greatly by you and you are filled with the power and wonder of the Holy Spirit! Wow, this is actually the subject of a book and workshop I am writing right now.

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I went through a very difficult season in and came out determined to believe that God has a plan for restoration, provision and destiny , even if I could not see it with my eyes. Here is my intro: Dear Susie…Thank you for your encouraging post. I am going through the results of a fall when I fractured my upper shoulder…. I have found whenever hard situations happen, God sometimes is trying to get my attention. And I just want him to have full control of my life. I do not have a sense of how God is using my circumstances to a greater calling, in fact, I feel like I have died and no longer live, just exist.

Two other seasons of my life I also went through extreme circumstances and the Lord pulled me through them in unusual ways, but as I enter my seventh year of this particular season I have no dreams left and feel that I have used up the talents God gave me in the prior seasons. My dream right now is to have me doctor tell me that I have an advanced stage of cancer or any other disease that cannot be cured and that I only have a month or so left.

Things will get better in time! Can I say, that you might be right where God intends you to be, yes to die.. You see you are being used, not even knowing so right now, God has given you a great purpose in life to accomplish all he has for you. I will pray for you!! Mary, I could have written this myself.

Thanks for sharing your comments and thank you, Gary. I needed to hear that. I am glad to meet you, and wish you well with this lesson, too. The people that make it through this lesson have awesome testimony, which encourages me to hold on a little longer. Things may take time but keep your head up and just pray. Ashely and Mary Ch, Your comments affected me so deeply that they brought tears to my eyes.

I have felt so much in despair lately. I do know that God will see us through all our darkest days or years even… They may not seem temporary while we are in the middle of these times of despair, but they are.

God is faithful and will never leave us even when we have almost given up on ourselves. He has brought me through too many awful times to not know deep within my soul that He will bring me through time and time again. He never gives up and will give us strength and peace even when all we want to do is escape from our pain. Hold on tight and just Trust. Thank you for your analogy about God giving his strongest soldiers the toughest battles because He knows they can overcome them. I thank God for you guys and feel not so alone right now because of you both.

Thank you for all the prayers. I am not giving up but cannot get past the scared and sick feeling. Have waited 7 yrs for a job to no avail. What a great word of encouragement for me in this season as I walk through this valley! I know what I need to do. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. We have been praying and working while we wait for Him to fulfill it.

In that time I have seen Him work in us and refine us more than I could have ever imagined possible. I am thankful that God never wastes time! God has been speaking to me about humbleness, and I believe it involves being secure with your relationship with God so much so that whatever is required of you, you are at peace. I am finally living out the position that I have been preparing for all of my life. In it, I have found every day that there is a choice: Be overwhelmed, or surrender each and every decision to Christ. I am thankful and am praying to be more.

I am surrendered and am taking steps to let go of more. Reading your prayers and others helps me feel that I am part of the greater Christian community that is doing the same. He loves me too much to leave me as I was. They have softened me and strengthened me all at the same time. Thanks for your blog post today on Facebook. It really jumped out at me and spoke to my heart. Norman, Why would you feel useless to God, because of a breakup?

A beautiful reminder that to whom much is given much is required. Obedience is better than sacrifice. Patience is a virtue. Thanks for the reminder. This is so timely in my season right now. And a conversation I just had with a dear friend tonight. Thank you for this God whisper. I think I started crying before I got through the first paragraph. Sometimes when I read something that confirms everything God is trying to show me at that time, the tears are my confirmation. I just got my divorce, after three years of renewing my relationship with God that had been dormant throughout my marriage.

Instead of doing that, I simply turned those desires off, and shut them down myself. I let them die in the valley of dry bones, instead of hoping in the resurrection of my dreams. I need to learn how to open my hands and let God have my dreams. They seem so big sometimes. The things I want to do, the things I have clamoring inside of me! Like someone else posted, I want to do them NOW…. I know that God has plans for me, I know that my dreams are nothing compared with what He can do…. What could I possibly do for God? How on earth could he use me? I love your posts, your blogs and your heart.

Thank you for such encouragement. I thought I knew. There is just a lot of pain now, pain and confusion. But what I am thankful for is hope that survives the traumas of life. Perhaps God can use this time to make me stronger, so that I can better understand the pain of others and be more compassionate.

Part of me wants to retreat, to find a safe place within myself and keep people at a safe distance. However, that is not the person I want to be. Thank you for posting this. Of this I know! You see, in September I made the desperate move of surrendering all of me to Christ. I had just found out that my husband had cheated on me for the 3rd time. Previously, I had been so determined to keep my family in tact, that I ignored my hurt. My crusty heart began to open up toward not just my husband but with all of my relationships.

I trusted the Master Gardener to prune away the rotting, withered branches of my past that were choking out my future. I am trusting the Lord to take me to places I dare not go on my own; to keep the weeds of fear, distrust, and inadequacy from creeping in and taking over. With His hammer, i can build a godly character thats more prepared for His service. To God be the glory! He is sure working through you!

Thank you Jesus Christ! Thank you Susie Larson! Love reading your words, you are so encouraging to me! I struggle with humility daily. Some days I feel so worthless, and others I feel a false sense of pride in myself. God is faithful to remind me that He is surely the source of whatever is making me feel proud, and He is faithful to lift me up when I am so deeply in need of encouragement.

So grateful for His presence, His love, and His faithfulness. I do believe God is leading me to hold a ministry for broken people. Especially women and children. He has placed such a concern in my heart for them. I know no matter what I have to trust Him. There is such peace although there is turmoil all about me. I am in the valley right now with the dry bones of a 39 year marriage. I just want to be very clear about whose voice I am following. Thank you Susie for your daily devotions. I feel that you are writing only to me. I can barely wait to go to bed at night so I can savor your evening blessing.

The last 6 weeks have been very difficult for me. I know that God is teaching me and stretching for a greater purpose. I have had many many people praying for me and lifting me while I go through these trials right now. Thank you Susie for reminding me of this assurance that God is going to do great and mighty things through me. I saw a poster, of all places, at the credit union the other day that spoke very loudly to me. That was what I needed to see that day. Thank you Susie for your insight and wisdom you share. It is amazing to see how God has used you to speak to me on a daily basis.

This has been a season of between the rains as they say…. Your words are parallel to what my journey has been the last two years. A dream was planted, everything seemed to be going in that direction and then all doors closed. As my heart broke God brought me to a place of intimate prayer, deeply studying his word and being still. I had no job still do not have a steady job and each day I surrendered more and more, some items were pried out of my hands …. I love reading what you are inspired to write, beautiful words, that iencourage and lift. Thank you for being who you are!

Because I find myself in a hard place I am pressing into the Lord as never before. I know that this latest setback is an attempt of the enemy to make me throw in the towel, give up on God, His call and plan for my life. I desperately want to be in the center of His will in every area of my life so that He can be glorified and His Kingdom increased through the works He has purposes for me to accomplish. I pray for grace and strength to put my hand to the plow and keep my focus on Him, not allowing anything or anyone to hinder what He is calling me to.

God bless you Susie. Thank you for all the work you do for the Lord. I too am in a season of waiting. Drawing closer to the Lord through His word by myself and with others. Just what He has planned for me is not clear at this time but I am being still and waiting on the Lord. Perfect reminder for me right now! Pride is offended when people question motives. I enjoyed this very much — It comes at a time in my life I am in a waiting time in my life where I believe The Lord is at work behind the scenes and I trust in him for the next steps on my journey.

My first priority is making sure I am vertically focused so that we can make a kingdom difference for those we serve. Pray for us please. Need miracles for sure! I am blessed with an amazing supportive husband who values my soul and presence with he and our three girls more than that paycheck I used to bring home. Your morning and evening blessings have been so comforting to me during this time.

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These are the words that cause us to pause, ponder, and ultimately we will persevere because of them. I can see how I am definitely more stronger, bolder, and more confident as a result of really leaning into God during the last few very challenging years. And, what I love most is that God taught me how to pray prayers that are effective and that He loves. I believe He is wanting me to teach others how to pray this way, and to be an encouragement wherever I go, letting His light shine into the darkness.

I feel like I am a pile of bones needing a little life breathed into me. Hoping to feel the breath soon. Thanks for the encouragement. I believe He has great things for me to do. I know He has plans for me I pray I can hear when He wants me to be still or when He wants me to move. My family needs me but I wait on Him to do great promises. When I am week I am strong in Him. Wow, this was a cool breeze on warm day! Thank you for the encouragement! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. Been in more valleys than light in the past 5 years pursuing a messsage and a vision.

Seems like everytime I would get up and running I would get knocked back down with health issues ,financial issues and family responsibilities. Through-out this time there have been revelations and refining that have definitely changed me and prepared me for what is to come but also a weariness of the fight! I used to be so strong and determined. Now, I am Battle weary!

Leaning into the Prince of Peace is the only way I survive to fight another day. It has become who I am. Where would I go? What else would I do? Babbled myself into purpose,truth and strength! Thank you again for all your encouragement! I am so glad I checked out your post. May the Lord continue to Bless you and give you strength!



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Thank you for allowing Jesus to use you for this purpose. I am waiting patiently to a call to pastoral ministry. It is becoming a financial necessity as I teach and will not have an income. He gives us spiritual gifts to be able to accomplish His plan. Until then , He prepares us. Some of us have a teachable heart and others get stuck.

I am thankful that He never abandons those who truly Love him. I always sure them with my friends so that they too can feel the blessings. He is good to us, and He never forsakes us!! How apt this devotion is to what God is using to encourage me and my family. We have since then moved from rental to rental twice and onto our third move. Since then, the rental prices have increased in the bay area. We struggle with the dismal situation but know from the past that God has pulled us through and worked through even at that final hour to help us find a place.

I am sharing with my friends and a realtor that God will provide and use this for His glory of His love and faithfulness and also that when God closes one door, He opens another. I hold onto how He has faithfully promised that He will take care of us. The study on my other devotion that I have written in on and where I listed my prayers and praises was on the passage in Deut 8: Also, in another Bible study BSF , guess what they are studying? You got it, Moses. Thanks Susie, your prayers morning and evening and your radio broadcasts have been so uplifting, encouraging and have drawn me to His throne.

Thank you for your heart for God and your fellowship encouragement I especially liked hearing your testimony online and how God used your past to minister God Bless! An eight week self esteem program for girls of all ages. I have gone from broken to blessed. My son Sean has also endured hardships for quite some time. He has some strongholds in his life that he is struggling with and the enemy is trying to defeat him.

He had his heart broken by a christian woman who devastated and used him for about a year and then cast him aside broken on so many levels. His job has been a real challenge too with a boss who is holding out on deserved income. Thank you for listening. If you have any pearls of wisdom to guide me as a mother who prays I would be so grateful. Bless you and your ministry, Dianna. Hi Dianna, I am so happy that these verses brought you comfort.

You are doing good, keep it up! What a pleasure it gives me to read these verses, My aunt just diagnosed with cancer and I was just searching for scriptures I can read to her; here it leads me. When so much overwhelms you God chooses the right inspirational heart to calm you. It is very much helpful to share a scripture of different verse i would say i love it very much and it must helps in each individual life. I wanted to thank you so much. I got the news still fresh on Friday. I wake up about 3 a. I wanted to thank you for these that will help the sleep to come!

He is good and I find my strength in Him. These are reminders of His faithfulness. Hello Pam, we just got news that my father-in-law has been diagnosed with cancer and he is in hospice care. This is so heart breaking for me since my father also died of cancer. The whole family is broken. I am doing my best to be a strong pillar during these times. Thank u for the verses i will meditate on them and share them.

Thanks and please pray for my father-in-law Monique. These are wonderful and uplifting scriptures. Until recently she has been active and sharp. She continues to fight for every additional moment in this world, but we siblings feel it is a matter of months before she leaves us. If you have any other scriptures, it would be a blessing. Hello Eve, I have more scriptures for you dear, take a look at our collection which is sorted by topic:. You have inspired me with your story of how you are encouraging your Momma. Thank you for sharing. I was diagnosed with melanoma cancer 6 weeks ago stage 3.

In im having a difficult time with this. Im 48 yrs old with two beautiful yound kids 4 a d 6. The only thing that seems to help through the sleepless night is scripture and keeping my faith that god has a reason for everything. These scriptures have certainly helped Thankyou. I came across this and it really helped. Darlitha, I printed out the verses from this website not realizing I would print all of the comments with it…I read yours.

My beautiful Sister in Christ, please know I am praying for you. I see that your comment was almost 1 year ago, I pray your situation has improved. My Grandfather has stage 4 Cancer, he is going through tremendous Pain. Im a believer in christ, and I believe that HE is with him Through his suffering and affliction. My grandfather never smoked or drank in his life, he is There is a tumor inside his lung and there is a lot of cancerous fluid spreading all throughout his body.

My grandfather is very nasty. All I want for my grandpa is to trust in jesus, I dont want him to go to hell. Me and my mom have tried to witness to him about jesus in the past. Sigh Before its too late, please pray for my grandfather. His name is -Ralph konecny- ko-neck-knee. The doctors has given Elna only a few months to live. Please pray for devine healing for Elna and Dick Liebenberg.

Their lives have been ripped to pieces overnight. Thank you for taking the time to read my request, but more importantly thank you for your prayers. I ask Father God for deliverance over your sister and brother in law to restore what the devil trying to steal in Jesus mighty name. Trust, believe and see the eyes of God not man. May God be with you all. My sister just recently was also diagnose with terminal cancer and I use that word in rebuke in Jesus name because it is man word not God. Her name is Vanessa Honore please keep her and the family in prayer. Thank you Pam for putting together and posting these encouraging scriptures.

I was looking for something to write in a card for my 45 yr. I know he will find comfort in these verses, as have I. Great reminders from a powerful source of truth. May God bless you and your ministry. I will pray for the recovery of your brother. Pam, thank you for these verses. My 17 year old son has two different types of cancer— one in his arm and one in his abdomen. We are believers and most days I have peace, but today, I feel pretty scared. Please pray for my beautiful son William. Thank you so much. Wonderful encouraging bible verses. She has been diagnosed with CA Cervix stage III, the doctor has finished with her MRI test, followed will be radiation, please pray that God will heal my aunty, pray that God will kill all the cancer cells in her body, thanking you all for your prayer support.

God bless you all. Please pray for my sister Erica Curiel who was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to the bones. She is 34 and has 3 young children. We pray for healing, happiness, love and understanding of gods plan. Just looking over comments on this article. Please know that I have taken notes and all of your requests on my prayer list. Thank you for sharing your wonderfully written articles. I publish a health and wellness magazine and donate a spiritual wellness page each month.

Would you mind if we ever printed some of your articles on occasion, of course, noting you as the author? Last night we got the news that out son 57 has stage 4 cancer. This morning I thought to google. The Lord led me to you. Thank you so much for your ministry. Many times, when something happens, praying and learning what God is saying about our situation is the last thing we want to do. But it is the most important thing we can do. We will even get upset with him for not showing up when we never included him in our problems in the first place.

When we take the time to pray, we get connected with God and not only can we receive strength but we can receive words of wisdom, encouragement and direction from God. This can also be done by reading Scripture. While the book of Numbers shows that Israel lacked faith to enter the land of Canaan, God inspired Joshua with courage and faith to lead Israel to meet the enemy face to face, trusting God to give them the victory. Of the 12 men selected to spy out the land of Canaan, only Joshua and Caleb brought favorable report.

While the other 10 spies focused on Canaanite giants and cities with strongly fortified walls, Joshua and Caleb focused their minds on the power of God to fulfill His promises. Joshua was truly a great biblical leader. When our faith is being tested, at times praising God may not be the easiest thing to do as all we can think about is what we are facing. But the best time to start worshipping and praising God is when your faith is being tested. Praise and worship serves as a form of therapy that somehow comforts you in your situation.