you've got a friend in me

I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.

- John 15:15

This should go without saying.

I am a friend of God!!

Song Reference!

Who am I

You are mindful of me

That You hear me

When I call

Is it true

You are thinking of me

How You love me

It's amazing

I am a friend of God

I am a friend of God

I am a friend of God

He calls me friend

God Almighty

Lord of glory

You have called me friend

I am a friend of Jesus!!

What is that? Another song reference? Bring it on!!

What a Friend we have in Jesus,

  All our sins and griefs to bear!

What a privilege to carry

  Everything to God in prayer!

O what peace we often forfeit,

  O what needless pain we bear,

All because we do not carry

  Everything to God in prayer!

Have we trials and temptations?

  Is there trouble anywhere?

We should never be discouraged,

  Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Can we find a friend so faithful

  Who will all our sorrows share?

Jesus knows our every weakness,

  Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy-laden,

  Cumbered with a load of care?

Precious Savior, still our refuge—

  Take it to the Lord in prayer;

Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?

  Take it to the Lord in prayer;

In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,

  Thou wilt find a solace there.

How can I ever feel alone, when I have friends like this in my corner? 

The joy in my heart, knowing that He loves me, is simply overwhelming.

I want to be your friend too, let me show you the way to my Father’s house, my friend!

Have a blessed day!

what can I do for you?

"What do you want me to do for you?" He asked.

- Mark 10:36

We have talked about this before too.

One of the best ways to show someone that you care is to pray for them.

We can do everything in our power to makes lives easier, but the bottom line is that prayer makes it all better.

I may not always be able to help you with food, finances, or advice, but prayer is unending.

How can I pray for you today?

don't lose heart

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

I’m still sad over my friends leaving.

This is really hard on me!! 

OK, so I am not really wasting away, but I sure am renewed every day, especially last night when I was able to talk to them and see pictures.

This separation is truly temporary, God is taking care of us, even when we don’t physically see it.

I am good.

God is better.

Have a blessed day.

I’m done with worry

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

- 1 Peter 5: 6-7

Our pastor told us a while ago that if we were going to memorize one verse from the Bible it ought to be this one.

I like it.

I need to live it. > Boy do I need to live it! 

What could I possibly have that God can’t handle? 

What is there in the world of which God doesn’t have knowledge?

Nothing. Not. One. Tiny. Thing.

Song reference!

I'm trading my sorrow
I'm trading my shame
I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord

I'm trading my sickness
I'm trading my pain
I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord

And we say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord

Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen

I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I'm blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure
And his joy's gonna be my strength

Though the sorrow may last for the night

His joy comes with the morning

Maybe we should add in a verse about “I’m trading my worry, I’m trading my fear”.

So it is time for me to suck up my pride, fall on my knees and give it all to Him.

No one cares more than He does.

Have a blessed day.

broken hearted

It was also called Mizpah, because he said, “May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other."

- Genesis 31:49

I am completely broken hearted. On Saturday, I watched part of my heart leave.

My very dear friends are returning to India for what we all hope is only a year.

But watching them go just breaks my heart. 

These are good people, Christ followers and strong in their faith. 

I know God is watching over them, and me. 

Jacob and his father in law also had to part ways, but they made a promise, a covenant to each other. 

To ensure that covenant was honored by both, they set up a pile of rocks, shared a meal and offered a sacrifice.

Obviously in this day and age, we will not offer a sacrifice, but we’ve shared several meals and I will say that I have faith that the Lord will watch over both of us, until the day when we can eat a meal together again.

Have a blessed day.   

Never forget

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

- Psalm 34:18

Memorial day is not just about picnics and a day at the lake.

It is a day to remember those who came before us, those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Have your cook outs and lemonade, but don’t forget to pray for our soldiers, past and present.

Have a blessed day.

never failing

For no word from God will ever fail.

- Luke 1:37

We have all been let down before, whether it is a friend that promises to come visit then doesn’t, or a manager promising a promotion that never happens, or even a promise from a child to never do something again.

People have a tendency to go back on their word.  

Do you know who has never gone back on His word?

That is right – God. 

If He says He is going to do something, He will do it.

You can trust in His word.

Have a blessed day.