by Jelena Milicevic | Dec 20, 2016 | encouragement
I don’t like being a sheep…not at all! Being a sheep doesn’t seem to me to be any kind of achievement, nor do I consider that comparison a compliment. However, the Bible says that I am a sheep. I get lost easily. I’m equally helpless, gullible, and I can’t survive alone. I need a shepherd. The Bible says I have a Shepherd, and the best one out there. My Shepherd is a good shepherd, Jehovah Raah, and because He is my Shepherd, this psalm is my prayer, my comfort through life as much as He was for King David. God is my Shepherd and I shall not want. He cares for me. He provides my every need, and like Paul I can say I know what it is to be in need, I know what it is to have plenty, but I have learned to be content in my Lord. When my soul is battered, tired and weighed down, He leads to green pastures and still waters. When I’m with Him, my soul is restored and I gain strength to move forward. He leads me in the paths of righteousness, because He chooses me to bring glory to His name.
Tough times will come, and unfortunately valleys of death are all around us, but I’m not afraid because my Shepherd is with me. He is my shield and my comfort. He is the One who defends and exalts me in the midst of my enemies. My life is filled with blessings, and that effects everything around me.
How can we live out this psalm in everyday life?
First, we can confess that we are sheep, we can’t do it alone, and that we need a shepherd.
Then we can thank the Lord, because He is our good Shepherd, and we can read this psalm through the coming days thinking about our wonderful Shepherd. This will completely change our perspective, the way we live and how cope with problems of this world.
by Sara Vitakic | Dec 3, 2016 | encouragement
I want to share something to encourage us today and I believe that the Lord will speak and touch our hearts.
God knows exactly where you are. He knows where you were one hour ago and He knows where you will be tomorrow. God knows everything about you. Jesus stops and sees you. He hasn’t forgotten you, you’re not alone. Not one tear is hidden from Him. God sees and knows everything.
Luke 12:6-7 – “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered, Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”
God is giving you attention and he says to us: ‘You are valuable, my love,’ Every day, every hour, every minute God is devoting his attention to us – 24/7 because He loves us; we are very valuable to Him.
by Grethe Stanley | Nov 3, 2016 | encouragement, Masonry (2 columns)
The other day I was trying to have my time with the Lord but I was finding it really hard to concentrate on Him, my mind kept wondering, I was thinking of all the things that were ahead of me that day. No matter how hard I tried to concentrate on the Lord, my mind would wonder off again and again. Do you ever feel like that? So I did what I have done many times before I start to use the Alphabet to write down who Jesus is. Below is what I wrote just using the letter A.
Lord Jesus You are Amazing. You are Almighty. You are Always with me. You are the Anchor of my soul. You are always Available. In you I can Achieve anything. You are slow to Anger. You Answer prayer. You Align my life according to Your Will. You Accept me just as I am. I have Access into your presence All the time. You send Your Angels to watch over me.
After reading what I had written, my mind was totally on the Lord and I was feeling much stronger and much more ready to face the day. I meditated on what I had written that day and I can tell you, I breezed through the day, because my mind was centred on who He is instead of what was going on around me. Are you finding it hard to get going some days!!!! try writing down your own thoughts on who God is and meditate on them.
by Grethe Stanley | Sep 27, 2016 | encouragement, Masonry (2 columns), Uncategorized
THE WORD OF THE LORD TO YOU TODAY.
“Relax in MY EVERLASTING ARMS. Your weakness is an opportunity to grow strong in awareness of My Almighty Presence. When your energy fails you, do not look inward and lament the lack you find there. Look to Me and My sufficiency; rejoice in My radiant riches that are abundantly available to help you.
Go gently through this day, leaning on Me and enjoying My presence. Thank Me for your neediness, which is building trust-bonds between us. If you look back on your journey thus far, you can see that days of extreme weakness have been some of your most precious times. Memories of these days are richly interwoven with golden strands of My intimate Presence.
Deuteronomy 33:27 The Eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemies before you, saying, “Destroy them”.
Psalm 27: 13-14 I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
The above was my daily devotional taken from “Jesus Calling” As I pray for the Daughters of the King I felt I should share this with you. I believe there are some who will read this and it is what you need to hear for your life today. Let the Word of God feed your soul and bring peace to your heart.
Love and blessings
Grethe
by Grethe Stanley | Aug 1, 2016 | encouragement, Masonry (2 columns)
Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all Creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Joshua 1:5 No one will be able to sand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Isaiah 49:15-16 Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of My Hands.
Can I encourage you to meditate on the above scriptures. How amazing is it, that NOTHING can separate us from God’s love. No matter where we are at or what is happening or how we are feeling. His LOVE for us remains as strong as ever. Let this divine assurance of His love trickle through your mind and into your heart and soul.
Whenever you start to feel afraid or anxious about your future, repeat this unconditional promise: “Nothing can separate me from Your Love, Jesus.”
Be assured today that your Heavenly Father never abandons any of His children not even momentarily.
Today the Father would speak personally to you and this is what He is saying. “My daughter, I will never leave you or forsake you! My presence watches over you continually. I have engraved you on the palms of MY Hands”
Let God’s word drive you forward. His Word is Powerful, declare it over yourself and your family.
Always keep your eyes on Jesus.
Much love Grethe
by Grethe Stanley | Jun 27, 2016 | encouragement, Masonry (2 columns)
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
Yes my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from Him. Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honour depend on God, He is my rock, my refuge. Trust in Him at all times, you people, pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:5-9
Life is interesting isn’t it, I find as long as I am conscious of HIS presence I do ok and all is well with my soul. It is virtually impossible to stumble while walking in awareness of HIM. It is in Him that I find my deepest fulfillment. Fearful, anxious thoughts melt away in HIS presence.
The above verses are full of His promises, He says “do not fear, I am with you, I will strengthen you, trust Me”. So today, if you are feeling anxious or fearful or weak, ask yourself “have I been in His presence today”? And if you have not, then can I encourage you to do it NOW. Meditate on these verses and you will see your strength will return and and your fear will be gone and you will have peace in your heart.
Sending all the daughters of the King my love today.
Grethe
