10 Comforting Bible Verses About Hope

We all have times when things are just tough..we all need some comfort. If you are having one of those times, please check out this great collection of Bible verses and see if you find comfort!

10 Comforting Bible Verses About Hope by Josh Wiley

Faith-Inspiring Stories: The Trust of a Child

Is your faith "simple"? If not, read this story. Think of how this child stood on faith..should we do less with our father?

Faith-Inspiring Stories: The Trust of a Child by Elizabeth Valentine

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Have you thanked God lately? If not, why not?

I was out in the garden, in the onions to be exact. What a bounty! I have never had onions like this before. Big deal? Yes, to us. When we planted the garden I asked for a blessing on it. So that it would feed us and hopefully have enough to share with others. I'm not that great of a gardener, I know my limits. And yet, here are these beautiful onions. I praised God and thanked Him. Why? The bounty was God's to give me and He did.

It seems that people are oh so willing to cry out to God when things are in a mess..I know I do. It seems that when things do NOT turn out the way that they want..they are quick to cry foul against the Lord. Some pray and don't think they are getting anything in return.

I have a question..Have you thanked God lately? Have you gotten up in the morning and thanked God for the mere ability to rise and be in good health? Did you thank God for the breakfast you made or had the ability to buy this morning? Did something great happen today at work or home and you screamed "thank you Lord!" with a huge smile on your face? Did you look at your family last night..safe..free from illness..fed and with a roof over their head and say "thank you God!"?

If not, why not? Do you have a friend or relative that is always asking for help in one way or another? Do they forget to say thank you? Have you given gifts to people with no thank you following it? How did you feel?

I think people forget that God has feelings. Some of gladness, some of sadness, some of anger. Which are you feeding? Are you being a taker of God's gifts without thanks? If so, are you ready to lose those gifts?

I believe there is a point where God gets tired, angry, saddened and discouraged over people being selfish. How long would you put up with it? How long should God put up with it?

Have you thanked God lately? If not .. why not?

The Children of Michael Jackson

The children of Michael Jackson seem to have been forgotten. They are brought up to sensationalize the news when it comes to who will raise them or how much money they will inherit. If you saw Michael Jackson's daughter on the tv crying at his passing, does it give you a different perspective?

For all his talents, and there were many, for all his controversies, and there were many, Michael Jackson was a father. Plain and simple, he was a father. And those 3 little kids have lost their father. Those 3 little kids who are in such pain are also privy to the terrible things that are said about their father. How horrible is that?

We as Christians should not be judgmental. Yes, we have faith in a certain way of living, but all faiths don't even agree on that. First and foremost we are supposed to be about our Father's work down here. Are you? Am I?

In situations like this..we need to look at the kids and understand that they are wounded. We need to look at Michael Jackson and know that he loved his kids and would hate to see them go through all of the media's hype after his passing.

I implore you to pray for these 3 kids. Lift them up to the Lord and ask for the protection and peace that can only come from God for them. And, when you hear outlandish things that make you wince and shake your head..remember Michael Jackson's 3 children and keep praying for them.

Thanks.

A prayer request for some rural folks struck by murders.

It's been a while since I have written on here..and I apologize for that. It seems like I can shove this to the side so easily and yet I know that it is better that I write every day in here.

Today, I come to you to ask for prayers of consolation, peace and yes capture. A small community in South Carolina has been struck with 3 murders. A man in late June and a woman and her elderly mother just lately. The sheriff has told the residents of this rural community to be diligent in their safety. To take precautions until the murderer is caught.

So, I ask you to say a prayer. For the victims, for the people living in the community and for the murderer. May God touch his/her heart and he do no more harm.

Thank you.