[Stillpraying]

Thanks STILL.
Great verse and reminder of God's faithfulness for many of us at the moment.
SP

[Still]

Not a scripture reference, but wanted to share.

On Sunday, our pastor spoke about dreams. His sermon was titled "How Big is Your Dream? How Much Bigger is God?" It was essentially about believing in what you want and believing that you will receive it.

Anyway, I was driving home from work on Monday thinking about this sermon. I began praying and asking God to just let me know that standing is what he wants me to do. The path has been anything, but easy. I just wanted a clear sign. A few intersections later, a large truck drove by me in an intersection. The truck had the words "Supporting Dreams" on the side. As amazing as that was, it still felt a little too human and coincidental. So, I said, "God, thank you if that was the sign, but I was really hoping for something so big I could not mistake it for anything else."

A few minutes later, the most amazingly, brillian double rainbow appeared in the sky. The complete arch from one side to the other.

Needless to say, I broke down in tears right then and there.

[WhatJustHappened]

I'm sure someone has pointed out 1 Corinthians 7. I didn't see it in my skim of the thread. I also find Luke 15 (when something lost is found) very comforting.

Sorry, I don't do one-liners when it comes to Scripture.

[trusting]

Thanks for posting that, Still.   Sometimes it is hard to remember that God is there with us every step of the way when He seems so silent - glad you got that confirmation!

[Still]

This was sent to me. Author Unknown:

READ  LUKE   15:11-32

Very often, when we read about the prodigal son, our focus is on   God's amazing love, which is demonstrated by the father in the parable.    We delight in knowing that the Lord responds to us the same way when we   stray from Him.  But today, I want to look at our responsibility to love   others.  No matter how difficult the situation may be, God has given   believers in Christ the capacity to respond w/this same kind of   love.

Let go:  Although he had every right to refuse his 2nd son's   foolish request, this father understood that the young man had already left   home in his heart.  There may be times in our lives when the most loving   thing we can do is also the most difficult - to step back & let a loved   one go his own way.  When we hang on & try to control the situation,   we may actually get in God's way.

Wait:  Once we have let go, we must then wait patiently for the   Lord to do His work in that person's life.  Did you notice that the   father didn't go to search for his son?  Even though he knew that pain   & trouble would follow such a foolish decision, he chose to trust God   instead of trying to fix the situation & protect his son from the   consequences of his unwise choice.

EARLY LIGHT

The only way we can respond like this is to have confidence in the   Lord's good plans for the 1 we're concerned about.  He loves that person   more than we can comprehend & understands the best way to reach a   resistant heart.  Our job is to watch & pray until God brings the   prodigal to his senses.

[Trustandlove]

That's lovely, Still.  And I also like those signs you got....  I've very, very rarely felt that I've got any signs, but the other morning I heard a song on the radio when I woke up that I hadn't heard before (Jason Mraz  "I won't give up"), and also heard it first thing when I started the car....  that made me smile. 

If I looked for signs I certainly would take that as one 

[Still]

Aww, that is nice T&L. I think we are sent signs frequently, that we don't always recognize.

[Still]

Ephesians 6:11-17

The Whole Armor of God

11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness.15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 2 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 3 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

[Mitzpah]

Aww, that is nice T&L. I think we are sent signs frequently, that we don't always recognize.

I agree Still!
We are often guilty of 'unbelief' too... which is why we need to put on God's armor to withstand all the fiery arrows of doubt that the enemy send our way!

Thanks for posting what you have today, it has encouraged me!

[Wed2Him?Whatever.]

Still, thank you!!

I loved the prodigal son post but what's even more amazing, only a little while ago I'd texted my mom about my H and said I knew he was struggling so much because he'd neglected to put on the whole armor of God!  Now here is your post!  What a big sign!