Thursday, March 28, 2024

God is in Control

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Pray for Dallas’ peace, healing and unity photo: Wikimedia.com

By Sister Tarpley, Religious Editor

When I think about conditions in our world today: images of terrorist bombings, sniper shootings, war, bank robbing, gun killings, and violence permeating our society; I think about a song that I love to try and sing (I’m so glad that God said to make a joyful noise) and I am reminded that there has not been a time in my life that I haven’t needed God in my life.

The song says, “In times like these we need an anchor, just be sure your anchor holds and it grips that solid rock, that rock is Jesus, He’s the one, He’s the only one.”

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?  The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1.

As people in this world today we need to hear and know that God is still in control.  We need to hear that it’s not over until HE says so.

We need to hear that life’s mishaps and tragedies are not a reason to bail out.  They are simply a reason to sit tight.

Corrie Boom used to say, “When the train goes through a tunnel and the world gets dark, do you jump out?  Of course not!  You sit still and trust the engineer to get you through . . .”

The next time that you’re disappointed, don’t panic.  Don’t jump out.  Don’t give up.  Don’t be afraid.  Just be patient and let God remind you that HE’S still in control.

“For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord and hath mercy on thee.” Isaiah 54:10.

            Christian:   When a person says, “I am a Christian,” they are not shouting that they are clean livin’; they are whispering, “I was lost now I’m found and forgiven.

When a person says, “I am a Christian,” they are not speaking of this with pride; they are confessing that they have stumble and need Christ to be their guide.

When a person says, “I am a Christian,” they are not trying to be strong; they are professing that they are weak and need God’s strength to carry on.

When a person says, “I am a Christian,” they are not bragging of success; they are admitting that they have failed and need God to clean their mess.

When a person says, “I am a Christian,” they are not holier than thou; they are just a simple sinner who received God’s Good Grace. .

Beautiful Alphabetic:   Although things are not perfect; Because of trials or pain; Continue in thanksgiving; Do not begin to blame; Even when the times are hard; Fierce winds are bound to blow;  God is forever able;   Hold on to what you know;   Imagine life without His love;  Joy would cease to be; Keep thanking Him for all the things;  Love imparts to thee;   Move out of “Camp Complaining”; No weapon that is known;  On earth can yield the power; Praise can do alone; Quit looking at the future; Redeem the time at hand; Start every day with worship; To “thank” is a command; Until we see Him coming; Victorious in the sky; We’ll run the race with gratitude; Xalting God most high; Yes, there’ll be good times and yes some will be bad, but . . .  Zion waits in glory . . . where no one is ever sad!   Author Unknown.

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