Letter

Dear Sweet Child,

It hurts me to see you grieve so. I wish you would trust me wholeheartedly, long enough to see the work I am doing in you. Your mind is being taken captive by these thoughts. They often leave little room for me. I want you to know that I understand your pain, and that there are times when I weep with you. I promise you that my glory and my love will conquer all. I have you held so tight in my arms but you fail to hear my heart beating. I want you to understand that my love is always enough, and that it never runs out. You are so precious to me, I will never take my eyes off of you. I have loved watching you grow into a young woman. But I am not finished with you. I know you are in pain but I love you so much that I am willing to watch you go through this, I am willing to endure the pain with you, so that you may experience the true beauty of My son. This is all going to make you stronger, and more courageous in my name.

Now, take my hand and let me guide you. I will not leave you behind. We are in this together.

-God

James

"Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a change to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing."

"Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession."

"Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you."

Rolland Baker

"We have His love. We have Him! This is no time to be conservative. This is no time to let our hearts be captured by this world. We cannot improve on His will and His life. Let's concentrate on what captures God's attention and spend ourselves as He spends Himself. He knows what is worthwhile to do, so let's learn form Him and not waste our lives. We will never run dry. We always have His resources, because He died for us. Let's run the race to win and never stop bearing fruit."

One of the most beautifully simple statements I have ever heard.

Sabbath- Austin Stone

"A day to resist achieving and simply enjoy being. A day to recover your humanity."

"An act of trust, that God can hold everything together while you rest."

"God blessed the Sabbath, in order for it to be a BLESSING TO US."

"A day to center your heart back on the Lord."

"A day to let God breath life into your body and soul."