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Never Be Discouraged!

There is really nothing we need know
Or even try to understand.
If we refuse to be discouraged
And trust Gods guiding hand.
So take heart and meet each minute
With faith in Gods great love.
Aware that every day of life
Is controlled by God above...
And never dread tomorrow
Or what the future brings
Just pray for strength and courage
And trust God in all things
And never grow discouraged
Be patient and just wait
For God never comes to early
And He never comes to late!
By: Helen Steiner Rice

When I Saw Just Two Footprints

This picture was taking early in the morning at the Outer Banks NC!

   I was walking along the sea shore upon the sandy beach, as the tide came up and my footprints vanished away, and the same thing happened again and again, my thoughts were turned to a poem like story I've read a couple times and cherish.
  Its about a man who one night had a dream. "He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord.  Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.  For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord.
 When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand.  He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints.  He also noticed that it happened in the very lowest and saddest times of his life.
  This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, You said that once I declared to follow You, You'd walk with me all the way.  But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints.  I don't understand why when I needed You most You would leave me."
  The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child, I love You and I would never leave you.  During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
  Its such a beautiful story to me, because so many times I've kind of felt the same as that man, but the Lord has never failed to show me, that in my hardest times, when it seems I'm all alone, it's when He's the closes and He's carrying me!
  As I was walking along the beach, I started to sing, "When I saw just two footprints upon the sandy beach, it was then that my Saviour carried me.....". I sang that a couple times, then started adding verses. To my disappointment I can't hardly remember all the words I said!  But while I was singing I was inspired to write a poem that would be a song, (hopefully a song one day)  about when I see just two footprints in the "sand!"  I got really excited, and told the Lord about it, and asked Him to please give me the words!!
  This was on a Wednesday, September 8th.  I didn't write anything right away, just kept thinking about it.  Sabbath morning my mom, sister and I road our bikes to the beach.  I had my morning devotions there and saw the beautiful sunrise!  It was a picture I'll never forget.  I was able to take the picture that you see.  The footprints, the water and the light from the sunrise.  To which I was very excited about!
 After my devotions I wanted to get another picture but with a sea bird in it.  Before going to the edge of the water I prayed and made a little request, asking  God to please send a bird to be in my picture at the right time.  I honestly couldn't see how it could happen, but I trusted Him.  I made the footprints, and praise God, a bird was right close to where I was.  I was able to get it in my picture.  I put it on here, as-well, to show you that God even cares and answers the smallest of prayers!

 Nine days later I penned these words of a poem with Jesus' help that you will now read.

   I Saw Just Two Footprints.

When it seems I just don't understand
I'll turn to my Saviour who loves me
I surrender to Him and He takes my hand
He'll lead me and give me victory.

When I saw just two footprints on the sand
It was then that my Lord carried me
I needn't worry, for He has taken my hand
He'll carry me through and make my heart free!

This life is hard, a high hill to clime
I long to see my beloved Jesus' face
Struggles and trials refine, it's Gods design
And one day soon I'll come out pure by His grace.

Sometimes my Lord let's me stand on my feet
That I may learn a great lesson true
To make me pure, to know His love sweet
He only let's trials come to make me new.

But most times my Saviour carries me
So when I see only two footprints on the sand
I'm assured He's near and my heart He'll give victory
And He'll lead me through holding my hand.

Date: 9-17-10

So friends, when you feel you're all alone, know that Christ is by your side, He will carry you through!!

P.S. I'll add the other picture later....As soon as i can! :) Sorry

Put Everything in God's Hands!!

"I have had many things in my hands and i have lost them all,
but whatever I have placed in God's hands I still posses."
                         By: Martin Luther

I've Had Many Tears And Sorrows!

 "I've had many tears and sorrows,
I've had questions for tomorrow,
There've been times I didn't know right from wrong;
But in every situation
God gave blessed consolation
That my trials come to only make me strong.

I've been to lots of places,
And I've seen a lot of faces,
There've been times I felt so all alone;
But in my lonely hours, Yes, Those precious lonely hours,
Jesus let me know that I was His own.

I thank God for the mountains,
And I thank Him for the Valleys,
I thank Him for the storms He brought me through;
For if I'd never had a problem
I wouldn't know that He could solve them,
I'd never had a problem
I wouldn't know that He could solve them,
I'd never know what faith in God could do.

Through it all, Through it all,
(O) I've learned to trust Jesus,
I've learned to rust in God;
Through it all, Through it all,
I've learned to depend upon His Word."

Give Him Your Heart!

Give Him Your Heart  Give Him Your heart when you wake in the morning, give Him your heart Temptation will come to you without any warning, so right from The start give Jesus your heart He waits every morning for you the Saviour is faithful and True give Him your heart Give Him your heart as the days progressing give him your heart Open your eyes to the love He's expressing Wherever  you are, you can give Him your heart His call is gentle and clear but you must give Him your ear Give Him your heart When we walk with God it's more then words more then a game When we walk with God we must walk worthy of His name He wants to show you His power He wants your heart every hour Give Him your heart at the close of the day Give Him  your heart He delights to keep you as in slummer you lay You'll  never depart when you give Him your heart Peace and contentment abide because He's been at your side Give Him you heart When we walk with God His truth will burn within our hearts When we walk with God His truth He gives us to impart He wants to show man His power  living through you every hour Give Him your heart Give Him  your heart give Him your heart!