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Step by Step

By-Crickettt

Step by step, I follow where you lead.

Each day is a monumental blessing.

How do I behold your face Oh, Lord?

What can I offer you for the Grace I've received?

If I could but look upon your Holy Face.

To stand beside you and physically hold your hand.

You have been with me through all these passing years.

My heart has failed me at times, but you are faithful.

I will offer you my praise and my worship.

But You deserve so much more Father.

Here I am, giving my all to you today.

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Staying Focused on God in the Wilderness!

By-Crickettt

 I Cor. 10:26-For the earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof.

 God is still in control no matter what may arise in your life.  He has the power to deliver you out of every circumstance.  For God is the creator of all things.  The Bible teaches us that, "There is nothing made that wasn't made by God" and "Greater is He (God) that is in you, than he (devil) that is in the world". Remember, God knew you even before you were conceived in you

Spiritual Growth

By-Crickettt

 Ephesians 3:14-30

When I think of all this, I fall on my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.  I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.  Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust him.  Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong.  I pray that you may have power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long

Shepherd of My Heart

By-Crickettt

(Scriptures taken from the Living Bible and King James)

Psalm 34:18,19-The Lord is close to those whose hearts are breaking; He rescues those who are humbly sorry for their sins. The good man does not escape all troubles-he has them too. But the Lord helps him in each and every one.

Psalm 139:1,16,23-24-O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You saw me before I was born and scheduled each day of my life before I began to breathe. Search me,

This is something I wrote years ago about a home I once lived across the street from.  I loved it so much. It remained empty for many years.  It was a beautiful, huge, old, white Victorian home with a wrap around porch and sat on several acres.  The story behind the house dated it back to the Civil War days and was used by soldiers.  It looked like a post card especially with each new change of season.  One day, as a blanket of snow covered the ground and the earth seemed so silent, I sat and w

"Seeing is Believing"?

By-Crickettt

James 1:6-8 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.  For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. (NKJV)

 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. (NKJV) 

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (NKJV)

 Hebrews 11:6 Now without faith it is i

While the trees are being trimmed in all their splendor, while songs from merry hearts are sounding all around; families are gathered together to share a special time of love and giving.  Christmas is a joyous time of the year filled with the spirit of peace, joy, laughter and fellowship.  What is this celebration really about?  And who are we honoring during the holiday season?  Among the shimmering glitter, tinsel and stockings, Santa and sleigh bells, lies a story more precious than gold.

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Provision, Prayer and God's Word

By-Crickettt

 You know, we all get into situations and tend to wonder and worry about what is going to happen next. God reminds us in His Word that we can find a place to rest and not worry if we will turn it over to Him. God is faithful and will not let us down.  No matter what the circumstance may be, if you will keep your eyes on Jesus, He will show you the way to have your needs met.  God said that He would be our provider for all things if we put Him first in

 Promise of Peace

By-Crickettt

 II Thes. 3:16-Now may the Lord of Peace Himself grant you His Peace (the peace of His Kingdom) at all times and in all ways [under all circumstances and conditions, whatever comes].  The Lord [be] with you all. (Amplified Bible)

 We go through hardships and ask, “Why me?”.  There is a never-ending search for answers, and it seems all we find is more confusion.  I discovered when my mother, father and brother died, that life is not always fair.  Everything is constant

Promise Keeper

By-Crickettt

 Psalm 12:6 (Amp)-The words and promises of The Lord are pure words, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times over.

 2 Peter 3:9 (Amp)-The Lord does not delay and is not tardy or slow about what He promises, according to some people's conception of slowness, but He is long suffering (extraordinarily patient) toward you, not desiring that any should perish, but that all should turn to repentance.

 What does it mean to keep a promise?  The dictionary

Picking Up the Pieces!

By-Crickettt

 One day I was walking through my kitchen carrying a glass jar.  I wasn't paying attention to the dog toys that lay there on the floor.  As my foot came down on top of the toy, I lost my balance and the jar quickly slid from my hands.  The jar crashed on the floor and pieces of glass went everywhere.  I had to sweep and vacuum up all the broken pieces from off the floor so, no one would step on them and get cut.  I hoped that I had cleaned up all the pieces and

 I received this in an email years ago and thought it was such a good reminder to all of us and I wanted to post it here. (I do not know who wrote this and could not find the author on my internet search...therefore, I Do Not take any responsibility of ownership for this.  Whoever wrote this...thanks for blessing us with your words!)   I hope it blesses all who read it too! ~Crickettt~

 "Paid in Full"

(Author Unknown)

 After living what I felt was a 'decent' life, my time on earth came to the end.

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Out of These Ashes, Beauty Will Rise

By-Crickettt

 Isaiah 61:2-3- (Amplified Version)-To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord (the year of His favor) and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn.  To grant (consolation and joy) to those who mourn in Zion-to give them an ornament (garland or diadem) of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, the garment (expressive) of praise instead of a heavy, burdened, and failing spirit-that they may be called oaks of

One Voice

By-Crickettt

 This is a personal wake-up call to all believers in Christ:

 Psalm 33:12-15(Amp)-Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His heritage.  The Lord looks from heaven, He beholds all the sons of men; from His dwelling place He looks [intently] upon all the inhabitants of the earth—He who fashions the hearts of them all, who considers all their doings.

Psalm 33:18-19 (Amp)-Behold, the Lord’s eye is upon those who f

 No Longer A Slave

By-Crickettt

Once I was a slave to sin

Never knowing where I was heading.

Problems arose in every direction

And I stood all alone.

But someone told me about Jesus

And how he could change my life.

Yet, I was still uncertain

Wanting to do things on my own.

Finally, I gave in to truth

Hoping to find what I was missing.

Then, God began to use me

So, others could receive a blessing.

The trials still come along the way

But peace is there to greet me.

I've learned with God his Word stands true

No

New Life in Christ

By-Crickettt

What does it mean to have New Life in Christ? The scriptures here will teach you not only what Jesus did for us on the cross, but how His life paved the way to eternal life with God. Before Jesus came, we were considered unworthy sinners to be a part of God’s kingdom. Now, through Jesus’ great sacrifice, we are made joint heirs with Christ and God sees us as His righteous children. We are totally forgiven of all sin when we have repented, believed Jesus, and receive

My Refuge

By-Crickettt

 Psalm 62:5-8-Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him.  He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken.  My victory and honor come from God alone.  He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me.  O my people, trust in him at all times.  Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.

 Are you walking in a valley right now?  Does it seem so difficult that you feel defeated and alone?  God said in his Word, (Matt.

Lord of My Life

By-Crickettt

Lord of my life

Lord of my day

Send your love upon me

And guide me along the way.

May this life I live on Earth

Be truly yours, not mine

And may my heart be always open

Unto you every time.

Love of my life

Love of my day

Pour out your Holy Spirit

And teach me how to pray.

Let this life I live on Earth

Bring Glory to your name

And help me God now, as I live

To never bring you shame.

Lord of my life

Lord of my day

Keep my heart drawn to you

In all I do and say.

Bless this life I live o

Looking for My Purpose

By-Crickettt

Perseverance: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, Because, you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.(James 1:2-3, NIV)

Joy: You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.(Psalms 16:11, NIV)

Do you ever find yourself wondering exactly what it is you’re supposed to do with your life? The years go by and you still feel as th

Learning to Trust

By-Crickettt

Today, I learned a valuable lesson about putting my complete trust in God during difficult situations.  I often miss the mark when it comes to following God and the path, He has chosen for me.  He teaches His perfect will sometimes in the most subtle ways and I do not see it the way I should, or I miss it completely.  I am reminded that our ways are not His ways and our thoughts are not His thoughts.  I have allowed the devil to replace my joy and confidence too many