“Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise him again—
my Savior and my God!” Psalm 43:5 NLT Read full chapter
Note: The photo is of my sweet daughter who inspires me daily that even in trials we can praise the Lord with our whole heart. She sings with the worship team at her church in Texas.
In His Love, Cindy
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“We are up against the unseen power that controls this dark world and the spiritual agents are from the very headquarters of evil. Therefore, we must wear the “whole armour of God,” that we may be able to resist evil in its day of power, and that even when we have fought to a standstill, we may still stand our ground.”
Corrie ten Boom
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“Sing to God, sing in praise of his name,
extol him who rides on the clouds;
rejoice before him—his name is the Lord.
A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows,
is God in his holy dwelling.
God sets the lonely in families,
he leads out the prisoners with singing;
but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.” Psalm 68:4-6 NIV
In His Love, Cindy
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“The Lord is compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger, abounding in love.
He will not always accuse,
nor will he harbor his anger forever;
he does not treat us as our sins deserve
or repay us according to our iniquities.
For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his love for those who fear him;
as far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:8-12 NIV
In His Love, Cindy
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Many books could be written to answer that question, but my purpose here is to give you something to think about.
One of the biggest problems in the world today is that people believe lies, even outrageous lies. Who would have believed that American universities would be teaching that a man can get pregnant, or that an unborn child at full term isn’t a human being?
Who would have believed that, all over the world, people would be protesting against the Jews in support of the terrorist organization Hamas? Who would have believed that an irrational hatred for Israel and the Jews would be unleashed that hasn’t been seen since the Holocaust? There is a reason for this. These lies come straight from Satan. He is behind the dangerous lies that much of the world has bought into.
Unfortunately, people believe lies (also known as propaganda). Actually, I’m pretty shocked at how easily a culture’s thinking can be controlled.
Remember, Satan is the Father of lies. Speaking to the Pharisees, Jesus said,
“You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” John 8:44 NIV (emphasis mine)
I’ve read many historical novels that take place during WW2. You may have read the famous book, The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. (If you haven’t read it, please do!)
How could 6 million Jews have been carried off to concentration camps and no one stopped it? Why didn’t the people do something? Some, like Corrie ten Boom and her family, did take action by hiding Jews in their home. They were arrested and put in the infamous concentration camp Ravensbrücke. And there were others, like Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who gave their lives to stand against evil. But the vast majority did nothing. Did they believe Hitler’s lies?
As we think about our question, consider these words of Adolf Hitler:
Throughout the world today, there is enormous support for the terrorist organization Hamas and an irrational hatred for Jews. Only demonic influence can explain it.
The world changed October 7. It will never be what it used to be.”
Jan Markell
As the world becomes more and more anti-Jesus, it is going to become more and more anti-Jewish.
Trevor Rubenstein
No wonder the Bible has so much to say about love and truth. How important they are!
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Jesus (John 13:35 NIV)
“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:6-8a
“So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth…” Ephesians 4:25 NLT
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 NIV
I urge you to follow our brother in Christ, Amir Tsarfati, on Telegram so that you will know what is happening around the world concerning Israel and the Jews. Ignorance is NOT bliss. Click the link below to hear Amir’s testimony (5 minutes), and follow him on Telegram.
In His Love, Cindy
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“Has his unfailing love vanished forever?
Has his promise failed for all time?
Has God forgotten to be merciful?
Has he in anger withheld his compassion?”
Then I thought, “To this I will appeal:
the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.
I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
I will consider all your works
and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” Psalm 77:8-12 NIV
My Thoughts: There may be times when despair grips our soul, but the psalmist encourages us to remember the miracles God has done and meditate on them. This gives us hope and encouragement because our God is a Mighty God.
WARNING: This music video will give you goosebumps!
In His Love, Cindy
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“I am always with you;
you hold me by my right hand.
You guide me with your counsel,
and afterward you will take me into glory.
Whom have I in heaven but you?
And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:23-26 NIV (emphasis mine)
In His Love, Cindy
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“But in your hearts set Christ apart as holy [and acknowledge Him] as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully.” 1 Peter 3:15 AMPC (emphasis mine)
In His Love, Cindy
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“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For, “In just a little while,
he who is coming will come
and will not delay.” Hebrews 10:36-37 NIV (emphasis mine)
In His Love, Cindy
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I want to share two blessings that I could have easily overlooked and taken for granted.
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” (Matthew 10:29-31 NIV)
Below is a video I took from my desk. These birds bathe almost every day and I never get tired of watching them.
2. I’m also blessed to live at the top of a hill which gives me a magnificent view of the sunrise from my front porch and the sunset from my side porch.
Of course, I could list a million more blessings. But maybe these two will serve to get you started on counting your own blessings.
“Yes, I will bless the Lord and not forget the glorious things he does for me.” Psalm 102:2 TLB
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 NIV
Count Your Blessings was especially popular in the United Kingdom during the 1904-1905 Welsh Revival, the largest Christian revival in Wales during the 20th century. It is reported that this song was sung at every service!
In addition to the upbeat, simple tune that people have found easy to remember, its message has been uplifting people for generations.
“Like a beam of sunlight,” wrote J.H. Hall, Oatman’s biographer, in “Biography of Gospel Song and Hymn Writers, “(’Count Your Blessings’) has brightened up the dark places of the earth.”
May your spirits be lifted as you count your many blessings!
In His Love, Cindy
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