tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176231645022543980.post3132350997083937186..comments2024-03-13T10:17:03.423-07:00Comments on Celebrate the Psalms: Psalm for Sunday, April 26, 2015Editor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176231645022543980.post-19830117221812674042015-04-25T20:47:17.995-07:002015-04-25T20:47:17.995-07:00I will admit that there have been times that I had...I will admit that there have been times that I had difficulty trusting in the Lord and I questioned and doubted whether or not something would work out. However, there have been many more times in my life that I have trusted in the Lord to help and guide me through a difficult situation. <br /><br />Recently my husband lost his job, and we did not know what our future would entail. Everyone prayed for us, and through the power of prayer and trusting that our Lord will take care of us, my husband has thankfully found a new job. <br /><br />I do believe, I do trust in the Lord even though I have not seen Him in person. Even though it can be difficult to understand some situations we face in our lives, it is important to believe that it is all part of our Lord's plan for our lives. As my children are starting to drive and are getting into cars with their friends, it can be difficult, but I need to trust that our Lord is protecting them. By putting faith and belief in the Lord, I am more confident that He is there for me.Minn Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176231645022543980.post-2258577090170408162015-04-23T18:49:49.188-07:002015-04-23T18:49:49.188-07:00With all the “Talking Heads” on the TV with their ...With all the “Talking Heads” on the TV with their slanted views on the latest news, I have major difficulty in trusting and believing their opinions. Fewer and fewer of them give you the facts, and more and more of them give you their take on what they want you to believe. And, how about the frenzies on the multi-media circuit?<br /><br />So “YES,” I have difficulty in trusting “these princes.” Be careful what you believe these days. Put your faith in our cornerstone; put your trust in the Lord.<br /><br />And at a family/neighbor level, put your trust in the little children……..they know whom to trust. God Bless.<br /><br />Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176231645022543980.post-65597116577073431332015-04-23T18:44:35.922-07:002015-04-23T18:44:35.922-07:00Who else knows us, his sheep? Only our Good Sheph...Who else knows us, his sheep? Only our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, who comes in the name of the Lord, to tend and protect and lay down His life for us, his sheep. He becomes the cornerstone of our faith through the paschal mystery. That's why I take refuge in Him. <br /><br />Whether I have seen Jesus physically or not, His risen presence among us is real and living proof of God's enduring love for us. His love is empowering because of His Mercy toward wretched, sinful human beings like us. His redeeming love has power. And so you can see that the Lord's deliverance is cause for joy.<br /><br />As a child of God, I put my trust in Jesus Christ, our Good Shepherd. I listen to His voice and follow His footsteps. He is the way and the life to me without any doubt. That's why I have accepted Jesus into my life as my Savior.Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176231645022543980.post-87896693639885012092015-04-22T20:19:19.465-07:002015-04-22T20:19:19.465-07:00Although I have not yet seen my Lord in person, I ...Although I have not yet seen my Lord in person, I am fully aware of His presence in my daily life. Through prayer, I can ask for an infusion of His Spirit, anytime I need it. Our physical world tells us, "Seeing is believing," but heavenly rules tell us, "...we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7<br /><br />I am reminded to live my life thinking of eternal consequences. I am to choose what pleases God, not man. I trust God in every circumstance as verses 8-9 of Psalm 118 emphasize, "It is better to take refuge in the Lord than man... or princes..." I must have faith to live this way because I cannot see, hear, or touch the spiritual world. <br /><br />I recently heard the testimony of a former NFL player who said he used to write "A of 1" on his arm before each game. Audience of One. The concept resonated with me (and perhaps, more importantly, with my 13 year old son.) <br /><br />Whenever I feel like I have to perform or that there are people watching my every move, I don't have to worry. I don't live to please others. I live to please our one, true Lord. He rewards me with peace, God-confidence, and strength -- none of which are visual, but palpable, nonetheless.J Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176231645022543980.post-39886894701991442552015-04-22T18:28:10.246-07:002015-04-22T18:28:10.246-07:00We should tell everybody to thank and trust the LO...We should tell everybody to thank and trust the LORD, because He is good.<br /><br />Every answer to our prayers is an evidence that the Lord is on our side; and then we need not fear what man can do unto us; we should conscientiously do our duty to all, and trust in Him alone to accept and bless us. <br /><br />Let us seek to live to declare the works of God, and to encourage others to serve Him and trust in Him. Such were the triumphs of the Son of David, in the assurance that the good pleasure of the Lord should prosper in his hand.<br />Rudy Hnoreply@blogger.com