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Transformed

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TRANSFORMED Transformed from glory to glory, as the LORD renews my mind. Restored by the image of God, through Jesus Christ my Lord. I’m changing from day to day, as I behold His face. I’m just a reflection, of His Spirit in me. I’ve been planted by the Master Gardner, with the seed of the … Read more

God Blesses What Was Broken

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GOD BLESSES WHAT WAS BROKEN © 2013 Diana Rasmussen I refuse to be bound by my past, I will not be defined by your label. Only God knows the road I’ve traveled, God blesses what was broken. All things work together for good, ‘Cuz I am called and chosen. Nothing will be wasted or thrown … Read more

God Blesses What Was Broken

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GOD BLESSES WHAT WAS BROKEN © 2013 Diana Rasmussen I refuse to be bound by my past, I will not be defined by your label. Only God knows the road I’ve traveled, God blesses what was broken. All things work together for good, ‘Cuz I am called and chosen. Nothing will be wasted or thrown … Read more

There is a Treasure in You

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Yesterday afternoon, I was sitting in my favorite chair, reading some of your awesome blogs, when the Spirit of the Lord came upon me.  Perhaps you know what this feels like. All of a sudden you are transported somewhere else when you yield to God. Your body may be here, but the rest of you … Read more

God’s Love

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Yesterday I shared about what love is NOT.  All of that pain led me to Him – the Healer, the  Way, the Truth, and the Life.  Jesus.   He is faithful, and true.  He is what love looks like. I poured out my pain as I cried at his feet.  It was not wasted.  It mattered.  It was costly.  He took my head in His hands, and looked in my eyes.  For the first time, I felt loved.

“If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there;
if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath.” (Psalm 34:18 MSG)

GOD’S LOVE

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God’s love is faithful,
He’s forever true
He loves me with mercy and grace to be new.
His love has no ending,
His covenant stands.
A promise between us,
and I’m in His hands.

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God’s love bears all things,
believes all things,
hopes all things,
endures all things,
God’s love never fails for me.
God’s love never fails for me.

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How great is the love Father lavishes on me,
now I am called a child of God.
No eye has seen, no ear has heard,
no mind has conceived what God has for me!

REPEAT CHORUS

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My God is love,
I now live in God,
and he lives in me

REPEAT CHORUS

© 2102 Diana Rasmussen

GOD’S PROMISE TO YOU:

“And because you [really] are [His] sons, God has sent the [Holy] Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, Abba (Father)! Father!” (Galatians 4:6)

“But God shows and clearly proves His [own] love for us by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One) died for us.” (Romans 5:8)

MY PRAYER FOR YOU:

Dear Lord,

Thank you for your love today.  You are faithful and true.  You loved us even in our darkest days.  You are close to the broken-hearted, and will bind up all our wounds.  We are putting our trust in You, in Jesus’ Name.

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…

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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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!

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