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Your Two Cents Matters

By-Crickettt

I wanted to share with you a true story that recently happened to someone I know.  He works in retail and had been very busy checking out customers that day.  An elderly couple was waiting in line and began to argue about what she was buying.  The cashier continued to check out the other customers. The conversation between the couple became a bit more intense and comical as they continued to argue back and forth.  Finally, the woman turned to her husband and sai

You Were There

By-Crickettt

 You were there when the ground shook and trembled

You were there when it all came crashing down

You were there when the people ran for safety

You were there as they pulled bodies from underground.

 You were there when the nations cried out in anger

You were there when the people watched their loved ones die

You were there when the media displayed their sorrow

You were there as they fought to stay alive.

You were there when the aid had finally come

You were there when God's p

You Just Passed Me By

By-Crickettt

 I stood in the rain shivering from the cold night air

My clothes were old and torn

I had no coat to keep me warm

I saw you coming in my direction hoping you would help me

But, you just passed me by.

We were so hungry, and our children hadn't eaten in days

I saw you outside bringing in your groceries

For a moment, you looked my way

I waved at you hoping you'd come visit and see our need

But, you just passed me by.

I was so lonely and hurting, just longing for a friend

My

“You Are”

By-Crickettt

When I am lonely, you are my friend.

When I am tired, you are the one who gives me strength.

When I am hurting, you are my comforter.

When I don't know where to go, you are my sanctuary.

When I am lost, you are the light of my salvation.

When I am struggling, you are my deliverer.

When I want to give up, you are the God who lifts me up.

When I am confused, you are my understanding.

When I am in trouble, you are the one who rescues me.

When disappointment overwhelms me, you bring me j

What's Next, When God Seems to Say, "No"?

By:  Crickettt

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Have you ever put your trust in God concerning something in particular only to see it disappear right before your eyes?  You walked in faith, believed that God can do the impossible, and stood your ground with His Word.  Then, after all that standing, you get down to the wire of your

What Are You Sowing and Reaping?

By-Crickettt

 (KJV)Gal. 6:7- Be not deceived for God is not mocked: For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

 All of our words, actions, and giving, affect the very course of our lives.  We will reap what we sow! In fact, the Bible states clearly to watch everything that comes out of your lips because; with the mouth our destiny is set.  Look at James 3:6-The tongue is a fire and sets on fire the course of nature.  Also, Proverbs 18:20-21--A man's bell

Waiting Here for You

By-Crickettt

Genesis 49:18 (NKJV) -I have waited for Your salvation, O Lord!

Psalm 25:4-5(NKJV) -4/Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths.  5/Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.

Psalm 27:14(NKJV) -Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say on the Lord!

Psalm 33:20(NKJV)-Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield.

Isaiah 40:31(NKJV) -But those who wait

Through Thick and Thin

By-Crickettt

 I know you’ve heard the phrase... "I’ll be with you through thick and thin".  If a friend tells you that, you believe them.  If they are truly a close friend and you trust them enough; you know they will be there if you ever need them.  But, what if God tells you that?  Are you truly willing to take it to heart and know without a shadow of a doubt He will do exactly what He said?  When troubles come, can you still believe it?  Do you have enough faith in God,

These are the Words I Would Say

By-Crickettt

 I thought about what I could say today that would really make a difference in someone's heart.  I know that life brings many challenges and it also brings much joy.  There is hope in knowing God and his will for our lives.  He manifests himself in our daily lives in different ways.  His love is found in a newborn baby's cry or in the beauty of all creation.  He works in wonderfully, mysterious ways.

He works in our lives!

Jesus brings true hope to those

The Weary Soldier

By-Crickettt

Dressed in all his armor

The weary soldier goes to battle

His heart which once was strengthened

Has now fallen in hopeless despair.

The battle rages all around him

And the weary soldier cries out in fear

Is there anyone to hear his pain

Or comfort his sorrow in the night?

Suddenly, in the midst of the war

A voice as loud as thunder

Rings in his ears with loving compassion

And the weary soldier is drawn to hope.

Gently, the weary soldier is reassured

And he realizes this might

The Two Foundations

By-Crickettt

 Matthew 7:24-27 (NASB)- “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock.  And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock.  Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.  The rain fell, and the floods ca

The True Meaning of Christmas

By-Crickettt

 Luke 2:1-20-And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augusts, that all the world should be taxed.  And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.  And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city.  And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David) to be taxed with M

The Trip Back in Time

By-Crickettt

 If I could take a trip back in time

I believe that I would go

To the place where Jesus stood and taught

For He loved the people so.

I'd walk with Him though Galilee

And listen to Him speak

Follow the crowds who pressed in to see

His miracles in the street.

If I could take a trip back in time

I'd like to walk by His side

To be one of His disciples

And there with Him abide.

I'd pray with Him in the garden

Walk with Him by the sea

Follow Him up to Calvary

And thank Him for dy

The Time is Now

By-Crickettt

 Psalm 32:6 (TLB)-Now I say that each believer should confess his sins to God when he is aware of them, while there is still time to be forgiven.  Judgment will not touch him if he does.

 Joel 2:12-13 (TLB)-That is why the Lord says, "Turn to me now, while there is still time.  Give me all your hearts.  Come with fasting, weeping, mourning.  Let your remorse tear at your hearts and not your garments.  "Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful.  He is

The Story of the Sparrow

By-Crickettt

I followed you along the road

The path was long and narrow

And as we walked that weary mile

I focused on a sparrow.

Tell me the story Dear Lord, I said

About this marvelous bird

For I have read it quite often

While studying in your word.

Come here my child, sit down beside me

And listen to what I say

For you see, that little sparrow

Will never lose his way.

He doesn't have to worry

Of where he'll make his home

Yes, he is taken care of

No matter where he roams.

His body's

The Silent Heart

By-Crickettt

 Matthew 11:28-30-Come unto me, all you that are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly of heart: and you shall find rest for your souls. For, my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

 Matthew 6:33-But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

 Isaiah 59:1-Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heav

The Empty Tomb

By- Crickettt

 John 20:1-18

1/ Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.  2/ So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don't know where they have put him!"3/ So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb.  4/ Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reac

Tearing Down the Walls

By-Crickettt

 In the book of Joshua chapter 6, a great story unfolds concerning the children of Israel outside the city of Jericho.  Surrounding the city was a great wall which kept the children of God from entering their promised land.  However, the Lord told Joshua and his army to march around the city once each day for six days and on the seventh day they must march seven times around blowing their trumpets and shouting.  They obeyed God and the wall of Jericho fell flat

Surrendering All

By-Crickettt

"Prophesy to my people and tell them the time draws near and I will deliver them from the bondage that has held them back from all that I have for them.  I will come and make my abode with them if they will surrender all.  I will not be mocked, for in due season you will reap whatever you sow."

 The above was given to me recently in my journal.  God is speaking to His people; those who desire to follow after Him and in His ways.  He says, "My sheep hear my voice and t

Still in the Master's Plan

By-Crickettt

So many trials along life's narrow way

Times when I found it hard to face another day

Emptiness and pain that I could not understand

Not knowing I was still in the Master's plan.

Re-living the past with each new passing day

My heart soon sank and fell within life's weary way

Oppressed and discouraged I called out His name

Not knowing if my life would ever be the same.

Oh, my Lord, how great you've been to me

A soul once living in darkness now has been set free

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