Practicing HIS presence club

[J4Jesus]

This is beautiful !!

God's creations

 

[freyajem]

This is beautiful !!

God's creations

Yes it is and here is another

 

[soblessed53]

The Quilt

As I faced my MAKER at the last judgment,

I knelt before the LORD along with all the other souls.

Before each of us laid our lives, like the squares of a quilt in many piles.

An angel sat before each of us sewing our quilt squares

of cloth off the pile. I noticed how ragged and empty each

of my squares was. They were filled with giant holes.

Each square was labeled with a part of my life that had

been difficult, the challenges and temptations I was faced

with in everyday life.



I saw hardships that I endured, which were the largest

holes of all. I glanced around me, nobody else had such

squares. Other than a tiny hole here and there, the other

tapestries were filled with rich color and bright hues of

worldly fortune. I gazed upon my own life and was

disheartened. My angel was sewing the ragged pieces of

cloth together, threadbare and empty, like binding air.



Finally the time came when each life was to be displayed,

held up to the light, the scrutiny of truth. The others rose,

each in turn, hold up their tapestries. So filled their lives

had been. My angel looked upon me and nodded for me

to rise. My gaze dropped to the ground in shame. I hadn't

had all the earthly fortunes. I had love in my life, and

laughter. But there had also been trials of illness, and

death, and false accusations that took from me my world as

I knew it. I had to start over many times. I often struggled

with the temptation to quit, only to somehow muster the

strength to pick up and begin again. I spent many nights

on my knees in prayer, asking for help and guidance in

my life. I had often been help up to ridicule, which I

endured painfully, each time offering it up to the FATHER

in hopes that I would not melt within my skin beneath

judgmental gaze of those who unfairly judged me. And

now, I had to face the truth. My life was what it was, and

I had to accept it for what it was. I rose and slowly lifted

combined squares of my life to the light.

An awe-filled gasp filled the air.

I gazed around at the others who stared at me with wide eyes,

then I looked upon the tapestry before me.

Light flooded the many holes, creating an image -

the face of CHRIST. Then our LORD stood

before me, with warmth and love in HIS eyes.



He said, "Every time you gave over your life to ME, it

became MY life, MY hardships, and MY struggles.

Each point of light in your life is when you stepped aside

and let ME shine through, until there was more of ME

then there was of you."

May all you quilts be threadbare and worn,

allowing CHRIST to shine through.
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[Joy]

That's awesome

Thank you for sharing this

Love
Karen

 

[Joy]

Father

We need you so much Give us a hunger and thirst to seek You. Thank you for reminding me today that it is because of Your great love that we are not consumed and your compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is Your faithfulness.

 

[soblessed53]

Sorry,I didn't realize that site does not allow remote linking so I deleted that poem.


Prayer Is

Prayer brings peace to the restless,
It changes things you know.
The more you pray, the more your faith,
Will grow and grow and grow.

Prayer is sweet communion, ​

With a friend who really cares.
No matter what the problem is,
No matter when or where.

Prayer is like food to the hungry,​

It fills an empty soul.
And then when the prayers are answered,
Your faith in God will grow.



Prayer is the key to Heaven,
Where the angels sing each day.
And when the door is open,


God is listening while we pray.

Poem by © Becca

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There is no power on earth, or anywhere,
that can stop Christians,
when we are on our knees in prayer with our Father!

"Therefore confess your sins to one another,
and pray for one another, so that you may be healed.
The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much."
James 5:16




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[freyajem]

Beautiful poem. This image seems to suit it nicely.

I give the URL for there is music and more words...

http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.alighthouse.com/forgivenesstop.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.alighthouse.com/sweetjesus.htm&h=438&w=550&sz=35&tbnid=Bev4x36qlIMJ:&tbnh=103&tbnw=130&hl=en&start=11&prev=/images%3Fq%3DSweet%2BJesus%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN

 

[Antoinette.Marie]

Lord I Come Before You
Salvador

Lord I come before You
Love to sing Your praise
Worship and adore You
As You fill me with Your grace
Lord I come before You
Surrounded by Your love
When it comes down to Your mercy
You know I just can't get enough

Oh, You knocked on my door
More than once before
I can finally hear You call my name
Send Your mercy down
Let the trumpet sound
Now my heart cries out to you in praise

 

[soblessed53]

Lovely!

 

[soblessed53]

The Lord's My Light

Psalm 27/28

"The Lord's my light," the Psalmist says,

so what is there to fear?

He is your strength: don't be afraid.

He's promised to be near.

But in your life such trials come

It's hard His voice to hear.

You seem to sink in daily strife;

Your mind is quite unclear.


Though times are hard, and your spirit's low,

and life seems so unfair,

though problems mount like enemies,

and you're ready to despair,

though troubles overwhelm you,

and are more than you can bear,

just go to God; He is your Rock.

You'll find a solace there.


"Wait on the Lord," the Psalmist says,

and He will strengthen thee.

Although these times are frightening,

from fears He'll set you free.

He'll guide your path. He is your Light:

He'll thwart the enemy.

So what's to fear when God is near?

To His pavilion flee.


God's calling: "Come and talk with Me."

So answer, "Coming, Lord.

Oh do not hide Yourself from me.

I'm trusting in Your Word."

God says He'll not forsake you, friend.

Of His help be assured.

Just dwell within the father's house:

His strength, your sure reward.


Your heart will then be lifted up

much higher than your foe.

So offer up to God a gift.

Let joy from your soul flow.

So others round about you

will behold in you God' glow.

They then will see but just a glimpse

Of heaven here below.



- Helen Dowd -

 

[Antoinette.Marie]

Happy Birthday, soblessed! May the Lord give you peace and love on your special day!

 

[soblessed53]

Thank you so much, Marie!

 

[Joy]

Jesus

I long for Your Presence

 

[freyajem]

Jesus

I long for Your Presence

He is always with you and He will never leave you.........not ever will He leave you. If you ever do not feel His presence, just talk with Him, love Him and you will feel His presence strong.

 

[ChristianCandy]

Talking to Jesus......

 

[freyajem]

Singing for God............

 

[soblessed53]

You're Welcome Lord

I know You're always with me;
You see everything I do.
But I like to keep in mind
How others view You, too.
With Your glorified body
You don't need to use the door.
You can come in through a window,
Or even through the floor.
Regardless how You enter
My dear Lord, I pray You find
Upon my walls and tables,
But utmost on my mind
Things that are pure and holy,
And my heart is fixed on You;
Grateful for my salvation
And leading souls to You.
For I desire to please You
My Adonai, loving King.
You're why I'm so happy --
You gave me cause to sing.

By Dottie Brewer

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[Antoinette.Marie]

that is a gorgeous picture!!

 

[lonnienord]

Jesus

I long for Your Presence

me too. i'm sure you know HE is always with you but often we (especially me) aren't aware of HIS presence.

JESUS i love YOU i know YOU are always with me please help me be more aware of YOUR awesome Presence!!

 

[lonnienord]

this is cool!!

Talking to Jesus......

but pray even if you don't have a kneeler!!