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There was once a young maiden who was very poor, not particularly beautiful, influential, or accomplished.  She was just an average, unremarkable girl.  But one day, the King of the land sent for her.  She had no idea why he would do such a thing.
She was brought to King’s castle and into a private room [...]

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O Lord…You know me.  Psa. 139:1
God, I understand that You are a Parent, a perfect one.  You are unlike earthly parents who try to make the best decisions for their children, but may not always succeed because they cannot truly understand every feeling and thought of the child.  There is a limit to the earthly parent/child intimacy.
But You, O [...]

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The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.   Deut. 33:27
Thank You God that the worst of our ordeal seems to have passed.  It is still difficult, but at least some things have stabilized, creating a certain amount of relief and rest.  Looking back, I realize that You have carried me intimately, step [...]

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Seeing Through His Eyes

(I have been so busy with my new job and with managing my family without my husband as he is away for his new job that I have not had much time to write in my blog.  I have been asking God if He wants me to continue writing and have realized that maybe I just [...]

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I will give you the treasures of darkness,
       riches stored in secret places,
       so that you may know that I am the LORD,
       the God of Israel, who summons you by name.  Isa. 45:3
As we deal with our job loss, I have been going through a dark time.  I am struggling to believe that I [...]

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But He said to me, ’My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.’  Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ’s power may rest on me…For when I am weak, then I am strong.  2 Cor. 12:9-10
Going through this tough time of job [...]

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Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles…  2 Cor. 1:3-4
One night last week I was upset, crying to God about our job turmoil.  But it didn’t last long.  He soothed my soul.
Oh sweet [...]

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This is a prayer that my friend, Katie, shared with me in an email.  I asked her if I could share it with you and she agreed.  I pray that it will bless you as much as it does me.
I don’t have to ask if You are here; I can feel You close.  You sit just [...]

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When my anxiety was great within me, Your consolation brought joy to my soul.  Psa. 94:19
Whoever has My commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves Me…I too will love him and show Myself to him.  Jn. 14:21
Years ago, I did not trust God all that much and was afraid to give Him [...]

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God’s kindness leads you towards repentance…  Rom. 2:4
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  Matt.  11:29
As I get to know God more and more, I continue to be amazed at His kindness and gentleness with me, especially [...]

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