GOD SAID

If you never felt pain, then how would
you know that I'm a Healer?

If you never went through difficulties,
how would you know that I'm a Deliverer?

If you never had a trial, how could
you call yourself an overcomer?

If you never felt sadness, how would
you know that I'm a Comforter?

If you never made a mistake, how would
you know that I'm forgiving?

If you knew it all, how would you know
that I will answer your questions?

If you never were in trouble,
how would you know that I will come to your rescue?

If you never were broken, then how would you know
that I can make you whole?

If you never had a problem, how would
you know that I can solve them?

If you never had any suffering, then how would
you know what Jesus went through?

If you never went through the fire,
then how would you become pure?

If I gave you all things, how
would you appreciate them?

If I never corrected you, how
would you know that I love you?

If you had all power, then how would
you learn to depend on me?

If your life was perfect,
then what would you need Me for?

THANK YOU, GOD!



HE'S ALWAYS THERE


When you're feeling bad and your head is low
Lift up your spirit and know
That God has you in the palm of his hand
To give you strength, so you'll stand

When you think you've come to a dead-end
And the barrier that's blocking you won't bend
Know that God is all around you
And Kick that barrier down in the wind

When you know you just can't take anymore
And failure seems to be knocking at your door
Look to your front and back, to your left and right
And know that God will take care of this fight

When you think things are just impossible
And all you want to do is scream and shout
Know that all things are possible in Christ
And He is your way out
For He's Always There

By: C. Fogle, Poetry Of Praise Book Collection





My Personal Rainbow

Lord, right now
I struggle with clutching fear.
Waves of agony pour over me
As I face the darkest moments
In my life's history.
But my conviction still stands firm:
You are my God!
And though I cannot predict my future
Or even tomorrow
I am sustained by the reminder
That the longest storm
The world has ever known...
And the worst...
Came to an end one clear-sky morning.
It was true for Noah
It will be true for me.
Though as yet I see no deliverance
I watch
I wait
I expect
My personal rainbow.

By Ruth Harms Culkin


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If we were given all we wanted here, our hearts would settle for this world rather than the next.
Elisabeth Elliot