F8ithgal’s Corner of the Blogger’s World

My life has had so many plot twists and turns, but the grace and mercy of God has met me at the point of each one. Through the highs and extreme lows, God has never left my side. There were times I wondered off and He would gently (or at times not so gently) push me back on track, but He never left me. He never left me even when the mess was my fault. He restores and protects, He is the light that shines through me in the darkness and uses my testimony to lead others out of darkness. All of my trust and hope rest in Him. This can be a mean and cruel world, but we serve a God that can protect us from the darkness sent to destroy His light. He loves you and me so much and is calling us into a higher relationship with Him. Answer that call today. He will give you peace even during the chaos and calm during the roughest storms. There are many things our shoulders weren’t meant to carry, but our Father’s are big enough to carry it all. 🦅 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:” ~ 1 Peter 3:15

Man, so many times in this life we are let down and discouraged. So many times we are abandoned or mistreated by those we love. Then we have God who is faithful and never leaves us. Who mends our broken hearts and heals the wounds no one else can see. His mercy endures forever for those that love Him. That just fills my spirit with joy! We serve a God that has grafted us into His family through the blood of Jesus. He is mighty in power and His love reaches where no one else can, heals what no one else can. That deserves a praise shout! 🦅 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;” ~ Deuteronomy 7:9

My brother in Christ sent me today’s passage yesterday. I have spent some a while pondering it. I spend a lot of time gazing at the clouds. To know God’s faithfulness reaches clear up to the clouds is completely amazing. His mercy endures forever. His love and grace encompass us. He is a good, good Father and we are blessed to be called His children. 🦅 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.” ~ Psalm 36:5

What cup are you drinking from? The one filled with the everlasting life of Jesus or the one filled with destruction from the enemy? When you drink from the water that flows from our Savior, you will never thirst again. That doesn’t mean you don’t face problems, but you will never face them alone. It doesn’t mean you won’t encounter sickness, but you know the one who heals and offers eternal life. Again I ask, what cup are you drinking from? Choose the cup that contains life! 🦅 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” ~ John 4:13-14

God sent His only son into this world to save it. It wasn’t to condemn it, but to save it. It was necessary for Jesus to come into this world and give His life for us. He knew the sins that each of us would commit, yet He came willingly for us! How can you not love a God back that loves us so very much? Yet people die every day that didn’t know him. Life is short, but eternity… that’s forever. You have the choice between Heaven and hell. Do you hear Jesus tap, tap, tapping at your heart? Answer the call. Tomorrow isn’t promised. 🦅 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” ~ John 3:16-17

Praise the Lord for those new things! I declare and decree them over my life! The former things are passing away, glory hallelujah. I don’t know about you, but I have several things that I’m ready to come to a pass. I’ve learned, I’ve been stretched, but they can go on now! I’m ready for the new things of the Lord to spring up! Don’t you worry about the things springing up, God will prepare and equip you for them. Let’s start praising God for the new! 🦅 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.” ~ Isaiah 42:9

The world grew a little darker as we all started learning of the death of a long time friend. We are three months into the new year and already lost so many. Some were long illnesses, while others were just suddenly gone. We truly do not know what shall be on tomorrow and if we will even be on this side of life to see it. Life is indeed like a vapour, it vanishes often without any warning. Someone will go to bed tonight and not wake up tomorrow, others will not even make it through the day, and yet others just keep existing here until the vapour dries. That is why it is so critical to do heart checks. Are you right with God, is your heart right with Him? Do that now on this side of life. Once you take that last breath it will be too late. 🦅 ~ Chelle, #teamwork

“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.“ ~ James 4:14

The Lord never leaves or forsakes us. His Word stands true forever and in today’s passage He tells us that He will strengthen us and uphold us with the right hand of His righteousness. We are told not to fear. It can feel lonely when you are going through the trenches of life and it came seem hopeless at times. Those are lies from the devil! You are never alone and God is your strength. Nothing is hopeless for us because we serve the God of impossibilities. All things are possible through Him so if your feeling alone and helpless look up to your Father to pull you out of it! Turn up that praise music and drive the enemy out! 🦅 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” ~ Isaiah 41:10

Todays verse provides so much encouragement. Brothers and sisters, we serve a God that never sleeps, He never faints when He hears our problems, and He never grows weary. We are able to sleep in perfect peace knowing our God is working everything out in our favor. We never have to worry because He is in control. He offers rest for the weary when we have pressed so hard. We serve a God who loves and cares for His children. That, my friends, deserves a praise shout! 🦅 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.” ~ Isaiah 40:28

I am so thankful for the mercy of God. As I read today’s verse I could just see God’s arm stretched out over us. His mercy endures forever and His love sent His son to the cross to atone for our sins. His grace and mercy now pours out over all of those who believe in Jesus. The next time you find yourself being hard on yourself remember todays verse and picture God’s arm stretched out over you. Be gentle with yourself, His mercy endures forever. 🦅 ~ Chelle, f8ithgal

“With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.” ~ Psalm 136:12