Look Up At The Stars

When I Look Up At The Stars

Look up at the stars

How many stars are there?

Billions?

Trillions, even?

There are estimates online, but no matter what, the fact is that God created each and every one.

How amazing is that?

Each and every one.

Just like He created you and me.

I can’t look up at the beautiful night sky without thinking of our Heavenly Father.

How astonishing is it that in this vast universe, blanketed by stars and galaxies too numerous to count, God’s design included a “you” and a “me”?

I hope we can always remember how much He loves us when we come to Him in prayer.

God’s Timing

We may not always understand God’s timing, or why He answers “No” sometimes.

But, we are His children, and He does hear us. He never would have sent us His Son if He didn’t love us.

Please don’t give up on God.

Pray big prayers.

Remember His past blessings in your life and don’t forget to always thank Him.

Another blessing may be just around the corner.

Charles Spurgeon quotation

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*Quotation from Charles Spurgeon, influential Christian preacher and author, (1834-1892). Taken from A Closer Look, “Encouragements To Prayer.” Accessed July 12, 2019. Page 49 of Prayer Focus.

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Are You What You Were?

Are You What You Were?

Have you ever heard the expression:

“If you are what you were, then you ain’t.”

I like that one. 🙂

Granted, it’s rather slangy, but it leads right to the heart of Christianity.

Here it is, straight from the Bible.

*Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. – 2 Cor 5:17, ESV

Change For The Good

Once we accept Christ, our hearts and attitudes begin to change.

We are a new creation in Christ, although not perfect and not sinless.

We are works in progress.

Consider the lovely butterfly.

Are you what you were?

If God cares about a creature as small as this, would He care any less about you and me, created in His image?

Watch this stunning 4-minute video, and you’ll see what I mean.

He Loves Us More Deeply Than We Could Ever Imagine

It took me many years to gain a Christian perspective, through various trials and in some very dramatic ways. God knew what it would take to get my attention. I praise Him for His continual mercy.

Every day is another opportunity to try and shine His light to the world.

quotation from Charles Spurgeon

Some days will go better than others. But, He sees us working at it, and that’s what matters.

In Christ, those things that seemed so important long ago pale in comparison to what lies ahead.

We will all continue to experience troubles and suffering in this world,  now for a little while. But remember dear brothers and sisters in Christ, our faith in Him is more precious than gold.

more precious than gold

The spiritual battles continue, and you will face tests of different kinds.

We must stay strong and persevere.

God bless!

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*Scripture quotations from the Holy Bible, ESV, English Standard Version, ® Permanent Text Edition®, copyright ©2001, Crossway Bibles.
**Charles Spurgeon quotation, public domain, as quoted from ChristianQuotes.info”

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