'Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ." Ephesians 1:3
Share your light with the world...
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matthew 5:16
Photo by B. VanderKaay
A Bad Hair Day isn't the End of the World!
Are you feeling troubled and full of anxiety? Are you in too deep - are you in over your head?
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. Isaiah 43:2a
As A Matter of Fact...
I Am Confident!
"I can do ALL things through Christ which stengtheneth me."
Philippians 4:13
If things look confusing...
"...where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work." James 3:16
Where's your path leading?
"You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." Psalm 16:11 (NIV)
He will direct your path...
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart... In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." (from Proverbs 3:5,6)
The Wonder of God -
God is in Control
"Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all you that hope in the Lord"
Psalm 31:24
....Listen and hear the peace and love of the Father and His Son -
God's Handi-work
Simple faith is equal to the intricacy of the Lord's handiwork ...
"The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8
Jesus said unto the sea...
"Peace, be still." And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:39b
He Masters Everything
...even the wind and the sea obey him -
Mark 4:41b
OHIO STATE REFORMATORY
[The following photographs correlate with the "Feeling Trapped...?" devotional]
Mansfield, OH State Reformatory
Reformatory -
One level of five
The results of poor choice
Cell Sweet Cell
No longer in use...
Looking out...
East Wing Shower room
A 6' x 9' 'home'
I'm all Ears Lord
We often complain that we don't hear from God, when we don't take time to stop and listen to His still small voice. The next time you pray - stay quiet long enough to recieve his word.
"He who has ears, let him hear."
Matthew 11:15
Seeking God? He is in the heavens and earth and he knows where you are and what you need.
I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go - Genesis 28:15a [NIV]
Held by the breath of God...
Don't be left behind...
Where will you be and what will you be doing when the Lord returns for the church?
Everyone (and everything, I guess...) deserves some privacy, however, A man that hath friends must show himself friendly...and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24
As hard as the Old Testament prophet Jonah tried, he couldn't hide from God. Turning his back and running away only brought him trials and pain. Show yourself friendly to God - run to him not away from him!
Ready for Harvest
The Harvest truly is plenteous but the labourers few. Matthew 9:37b
With just two fishes...
With just two little fishes from a boy's lunch Jesus was able to feed 5000* - and yet we still hesitate to cast our cares on Him.
"Castall your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" I Peter 5:7
* John 6:8-12,
Feel the Peace
The peace of Jesus is all around us - look, listen and lean on Him
Unless otherwise stated, all photos on this page have been taken by the author.
Walking in Peace / division of C.O.P.E. Women's Ministries Sue Puff, author
