Spirituality

God’s Grace Flows in Your Weaknesses

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God’s grace flows where there is a minus in your life.  When you admit you are not perfect, His grace will flow.  Grace upon grace, blessing upon blessing. Pray for the sick even when you are sick.  Then you will receive your healing. God restored Job when he prayed for his friends. GOD’S PROMISE TO … Read more

Restored

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(This post may trigger old feelings, stop and be safe if you need to) I woke up yesterday and God gave me the verse, “I will restore the years that the locusts have eaten.” That’s a lot of years.  There were times when I thought I would never be well.  Times when I had given … Read more

This World Is Not My Home

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DAILY PROMPT: In a new post specifically created for this challenge, share a picture that evokes HOME for you. THIS WORLD IS NOT MY HOME Home is Heaven… “But there’s far more to life for us. We’re citizens of high heaven! We’re waiting the arrival of the Savior, the Master, Jesus Christ, who will transform … Read more

When I’m Weary

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When I’m Weary When I’m weary, heavy laden, I come to You, You give me rest. When the storms are raging, And waves of despair abound, You bring me peace in the storm. I rest my head on Your shoulder,   Look into Your eyes of love, Troubles melt and hope’s renewed, Suddenly, everything will … Read more

When I’m Weary

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When I’m Weary When I’m weary, heavy laden, I come to You, You give me rest. When the storms are raging, And waves of despair abound, You bring me peace in the storm. I rest my head on Your shoulder,   Look into Your eyes of love, Troubles melt and hope’s renewed, Suddenly, everything will … Read more

Childhood Revisted (trigger warning)

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DAILY PROMPT:

Sure, you turned out pretty good, but is there anything you wish had been different about your childhood? If you have kids, is there anything you wish were different for them?

One thing I would change – no more rapes or abuse of women. No more hurting children who end up as wounded wives and mothers. Only Jesus, love, healing, peace and forgiveness.  End of story.

HELL ON EARTH

2012 Diana Rasmussen

A story of a girl who was abused and raped, and the healing Jesus provides…

V1
She was only a child, she tried to tell him no,
But he would not listen, a part of her he stole.
She felt used and dirty, couldn’t wash away the stains.
She bottled up her emotions, and buried her pain.

CHORUS
She would smile on the outside,
but she was dying on the inside,
She knew sorrow and shame.
She’d been through hell on earth.

V2
She turned to drugs and razors, tried to cut the pain away.
Went from lover to lover, but no one could fill that place.
Jesus met her in her anguish,  He carried away her sorrow.
In His eyes, she was blameless, an innocent child again.

CHORUS
She would smile on the outside,
but she was dying on the inside,
She knew sorrow and shame.
She’d been through hell on earth.

CHORUS 2
Jesus said, “I saw what He did to you;
nothing is hidden from His gaze.
And I AM coming back soon,
I’ll avenge your enemies.”

cuz, she’d been through hell on earth.

GOD’S PROMISE TO YOU:

The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). (John 10:10 AMP)

The Lord lives! Blessed be my Rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted,  The God Who avenges me and subdues peoples under me, Who delivers me from my enemies; yes, You lift me up above those who rise up against me; You deliver me from the man of violence. (Psalm 18:46-48 AMP)

 If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave the way open for [God’s] wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is Mine, I will repay (requite), says the Lord. (Romans 12:18-20 AMP)

My Prayer for You:

Dear Lord, 

I know that there are many who have been wounded and hurt by wicked, evil men.  I know that You are good, and You did not want them to be hurt – what those men did was wrong.   I know You give every person the choice to choose good or evil, and that some men choose evil.  I thank you Lord, that I can trust you to deal with these evil people, because You promised to take care of it.  I trust in You, my hope is in You, and I cannot hold onto this hate anymore.  I give them (all of them) and my hate to You Lord.  Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for You are my praise.

And Lord, I would ask that you protect, heal, and deliver all the women that have been hurt, raped, or abused, in the mighty Name of Jesus.

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OTHER HELPFUL POSTS:

Purposefullyscarred – The myths about sexual assult

Keithnicolas – For He wounds but He Binds Up

Teachwithjoy – A Story Worth Sharing

 

 

This is in response to the Daily Post

http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/daily-prompt-childhood/

Childhood Revisited – Hell on Earth

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DAILY PROMPT: Sure, you turned out pretty good, but is there anything you wish had been different about your childhood? If you have kids, is there anything you wish were different for them? One thing I would change – no more rapes or abuse of women. No more hurting children who end up as wounded … Read more

40 Things That Prove God Cares About Girls

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Just for fun! Happy Saturday 🙂 I sent this to me teenage daughter this week, after she was having a bad day…she loved it! blessings,  Diana

TOO BUSY?

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TOO BUSY?

I first saw this video about 5 years ago. There are many versions on the web, but all the same message…

It is rather “haunting” – but true…

GOD’S PROMISE:

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.]

Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle (meek) and humble (lowly) in heart, and you will find rest (relief and ease and refreshment and recreation and blessed quiet) for your souls. ”  (Matthew 11:28-29 AMP)

A Psalm of David; when he was in the Wilderness of Judah.

“O God, You are my God, earnestly will I seek You; my inner self thirsts for You, my flesh longs and is faint for You, in a dry and weary land where no water is. So I have looked upon You in the sanctuary to see Your power and Your glory. Because Your loving-kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You.”(Psalm 61:1-3)

“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, does not faint or grow weary; there is no searching of His understanding.

He gives power to the faint and weary, and to him who has no might He increases strength [causing it to multiply and making it to abound].

Even youths shall faint and be weary, and [selected] young men shall feebly stumble and fall exhausted;

But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the sun]; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired. (Isaiah 40:28-31)

MY PRAYER FOR YOU:

Dear Lord,

We confess, we have put other things above spending time with You.  We confess, we have built idols of knowledge for our own pleasure.  Forgive us Lord, and purify us from all unrighteousness.  We know You are for us, and You are the source of all good things – even wisdom and knowledge.  We turn back to You today, in Jesus’ name.

A Long Ago and Faraway Place

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A Long Ago And Faraway Place

Collaborative song with CU Productions, Scott Guthre, Diana Rasmussen

V1
I remember a time, when I felt you near,
An awe struck child with stars in my eyes
Anticipating, expecting grace.
A long ago, far away place.

How did I get here, where did I miss my turn?
I’m tired of walking alone.
I miss your smile, the love in your eyes,
My long ago, far away place.

CHORUS
I’ve come to my senses, leavin’ the past behind.
Your ways are higher, Your plans are good.
I’m Coming back, I want to go home.

V2
When troubles surround me,
When trials come my way,
I set my mind on things above,
and a Long ago far away place.

I lay down my worldly wisdom,
Become a child again.
Rest in your presence Lord,
My Long ago far away place.

BRIDGE
I follow in your footprints Lord,
ask you “Daddy where we going to?
You take my hand, You say to me,
“To a long ago far away place”

REPEAT CHORUS,  REPEAT VERSE 1,  REPEAT CHORUS

GOD’S PROMISE TO YOU:

“But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31 NKJV)

 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30 NIV)

MY PRAYER FOR YOU:

Dear Lord,

I ask you to break the yokes of heavy burdens today.  Let us rest in Your presence.  Let us fly like the eagle above the world it’s problems.  We choose to put our trust in You today.   Thank you Jesus!

OTHER HELPFUL POSTS:

Life is War

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“Until you know life is war,

you cannot know what to pray for”

John Piper

Prayer warrior“Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.”(Ephesians 6:13 MSG)

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Prayer+warrior&go=&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=prayervwarrior&sc=8-14&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=1FFF158E35586A7307E6471E3AC8D77F45AF91F4&selectedIndex=67

HELPFUL PRAYER POINTS

Prayer of Blessing – dianarasmussen.com

Morning Prayers – dianarasmussen.com

The Power of a Friends Prayer – dianarasmussen.com

Words of Woe

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(May trigger- be safe) WORDS OF WOE By Diana Rasmussen (from a long ago, faraway place) Your love fills me up,Lord; Your light it shines through, This tomb of darkness – but oh, what is true? For in the fires of hell Lord, Alone I won’t go; Please just protect me – From his words … Read more