Live by FAITH !

What is unseen becomes seen
What has been lost shall be found,
The past ends for a new life, a new future beginsTrials may come our way but victory will prevail.
For Faith is the bringing from the darkness to light.

For the burning fire within us shall be calmed
The storms of life once unforgiving shall be stopped,
The fresh ocean breeze fills the air around
And the winds of Hope shall fill our lungs.
For Faith in God helps us face overwhelming odds.
So as we age year by year and move on
We'll sow seeds of Love to those unloved,
A wall seemingly impossible shall be climbed.
A broken Heart once lifeless now beats with joy
The blessings from above pours down upon our souls,
And a mountain once thought unmovable is moved
For Faith is the bringing from the darkness to light.

Faith is the word of God.
Faith is believing in the fullness of God's grace.
Faith works through the unfailing love of God.
Faith lights the way giving us direction when we're lost.
Faith gives us much hope, peace, and strength for tomorrow...For Faith is the bringing from darkness into the light !Faith is the sunshine we remember through our darkest hour.
Faith gives us strength to our hearts when we need it the most.Faith is the song in our Hearts that helps us through our storms all year long...

Faith...

When you come to the edge of all the light you have,
and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown,
faith is knowing one of two things will happen:
There will be something solid to stand on,
or you will be taught how to fly.
(~ Patrick Overton ~)

" What you see is evidence of what you believe.
Believe it and you'll see it."

" For those who believe, No proof is necessary.
For those who don't believe, No proof is possible."

" Faith is a bird that feels dawn breaking
and sings while it is still dark."

" Faith works miracles. At least it allows time for them."

" A little faith will bring your soul to heaven; A great faith will bring heaven to your soul." (Charles Spurgeon.)

" Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light." (Helen Keller.)

" Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)

" Faith is an oasis in the heart which will never be reached by the caravan of thinking." (Kahlil Gibran.)

" Without faith, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible." (Mary McLeod Bethune.)

" Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith." (Henry Ward Beecher)

" Faith is putting all your eggs in God's basket, then counting your blessings before they hatch." (Ramona C. Carroll)

" Trust the Lord your God with all your Heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV)

" Be joyful because you have hope. Be patient when trouble comes, and pray at all times." (Romans 12:12)

" Let God's promises shine on your problems."

The Lord says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you." (Psalm 32:8 NLT)

" Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." (Colossians 3:15 NIV)

" The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever." (Psalm 121:8 NLT)

" For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39 KJV)

" Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us." (Romans 8:35,37 KJV)

" For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and His faithfulness continues to each generation." (Psalm 100:5 NLT)

" The unfailing love of the Lord never ends!" (Lamentations 3:22 NLT)

" As does the sun shine, so too does the rain fall...and yet, the sun still shines behind the clouds. "
" The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, and He knows those who take refuge in Him." (Nahum 1:7 NASB)
" If I ride the morning winds to the farthest oceans, even there Your hand will guide me." (Psalm 139:9)

" Lord Jesus, when I look at Your cross I know that You care for me as you wept endlessly, died so that I may live, and showed me what true Love is all about."

(About seeing what is not there…)

(Colossians 1:16) For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. (NIV)

When we look into a microscope built with a glass lens, we can see worlds and kingdoms we cannot see with our naked eye. When we use an electron microscope we can see worlds and kingdoms we cannot see even with a lens microscope. Every day we move about in unseen microscopic natural worlds and natural kingdoms we cannot see. Every day we move about in supernatural worlds and supernatural kingdoms we cannot see. Every day we move about in a supernatural world filled with great angels who look over us. Every day we move about in a supernatural world held in the palm of God’s hand. Every day we move about in a supernatural world where streams of healing love pour down over us. To see the supernatural world we must use faith. To see the supernatural world we cannot see with our physical eyes, we must first see Jesus. When we first see Jesus, He is good and kind to us and He gives us the supernatural sight to see His supernatural worlds, kingdoms, and realms that make up our invisible reality. When we are troubled, we need to see more than just the trouble. When we are troubled, we need to see Jesus standing next to us placing His hands upon our troubles. When we are worried or anxious, we need to see more than what causes us to feel worry or anxiety. When we are worried or anxious, we need to see Jesus standing next to us placing His hands upon what worries us.

" Act in Faith "

(DEVOTIONAL)

Trusting God doesn't alter our circumstances. Perfect trust in Him changes us. It doesn't make life all rosy and beautiful and neat and lovely and financially secure and comfortable. But trust that is rooted in an abiding faith in God makes all that real in us-secure, relaxed, and calm against all odds.
You know one of the most encouraging things about faith? It pleases God infact,

" Without faith it is impossible to please Him." (Hebrew 11:6)

That's why I want to encourage you: Walk by faith ! Not by sight. Stop this plagued biting of nails and weariness of worry that you encourage within the tests come. Relax ! Learn to say, "Lord, this is Your battle.Everything is in Your hands. This is Your need that You've allowed me to trust You for. And I'm waiting patiently for You to do it. I'm willing to wait as long as necessary for You to do the impossible."

When God sees this kind of faith He smiles in return and responds, "I'm, ready to support you. Give Me that need! Cast it on Me!" He stands ready to "support those whose Heart is completely His." (2 Chronicles 16:9). These are the kind of people God is searching for: People who act in faith. People whose lives are being turned right side up through perfect trust.

" In quietness and confidence shall be your strength." (Isaiah 30:15 NKJV)

" How God works through suffering."

(Something to think about)

In 2 Corinthians chapter one, three reasons are given for suffering. Admittedly, there may be dozens of other reasons, but here are three specific reasons God allows suffering/trials:

* that we might have the capacity to enter into others' sorrow and affliction;

* that we might learn what it means to depend on Him;

* that we might learn to give thanks in everything.

Specific pain enables us to comfort others specifically. If you lose your child, God uses you in the life of a mother as she endures the loss of her child. If you've struggled through the dark tunnel of divorce, no one understands as you do when a friend tells you a spouse has just walked out the door. If you suffer from a a mental or physical disability. God will use your life to be an inspiration to others who are in the same situation. Infact so God's glory may shine through. In the midst of every hardship or trial we as His beloved children may endure in this life. Our pain, tears, and struggles will not go in vain.For God knows our needs and our Hearts.In His perfect timing God's grace, mercy, and His faithfulness will prevail.I've gone through many storms in my life.With depression, drugs, addictions, loneliness, health problems, and temptations of the world.Leading to lost hope, suicidal tendencies, and my faith in God was pretty much non-existent.But through prayer, friends, studying His word in the bible, letting go of my will for His will, and embracing the truth in my Heart.God's unfailing Love, peace, strength, wisdom, and His guidance renewed my burdened Heart and soul.Every day my faith and trust in Him grew.As I thank Him , worshipped Him, and praised Him even in my darkest days and nights.I rejoiced with Joy and did not let Satan overcome my thoughts with His lies.For the Lord is my shepherd, redeemer, and my Savior...Every tear that feel from my eyes God counted them all and wiped my tears away ! I will never be perfect or sin free.But my Hope for tomorrow is in the Lord.My strength comes from Him.Forgiven and washed in the blood of Christ Jesus.I now live a new life in Christ, sharing His Love to others, helping the needy, and being a light of hope to a lost world.Learning to be more like Jesus in character and in my Heart !!!

(A Little Wisdom) 4 Life ...

Remember some of these simple rules :

1.Free your Heart from hatred.
2.Free your mind from worries.
3.Live simply.Be thankful.
4.Give more.Expect less.
5.Have faith.Have Hope.
6.Trust God.Love God
7.Follow your Heart.
8.Believe in yourself.
9.Love others like yourself.
10.Be honest.Live with integrity.
11.Spend time with God.Pray alot.

No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way...

" God's Promise "

God never promised
A life without pain,
Laughter without tears
Or sun without rain.
But He did promise
Strength for the day,
Comfort for the tears
And light for the way,
And for all who believe
In His Heaven above
He rewards their faith
In His everlasting love...

May you my friend always feel the sunshine
And take a little time to taste the rain.
May your Heart towards others be true & caring
And may you always be the same.
May your soul be filled with kindness
And the seeds of Love you planted will soon grow.
May you seek God's truth,grace, and beauty
And when faith is in Him, His blessings will overflow...

P.S. I hope the the message of this bulletin touched your Heart today.May God's peace, wisdom, comfort, and guidance abide in your Hearts..God is Love and Love never fails.Keep your faith & trust in God always.He is faithful and in control of our lives.I Love Y'all friends so very much.My prayers are with you and your families.I don't have much to give but my Heart !!!

Be Blessed & take care !

Peace, Love and Sunshine