Sharon's Sharings

  Happy Friday before Thanksgiving, As I was watching the news and how people are stocking up on various products – like toilet paper- I thought about how we can rely on God to supply our needs.  He is a God of abundance.  He never runs out of resources to meet our needs.   Philippians 4:18a TPT  “I now have all I need –more than enough- I’m abundantly satisfied!... ” He has met my needs and sometimes my wants on more occasions than I can count or probably even remember.  The incomprehensible thing about God is – He knows our needs, often before we even know them.  Sometimes He waits for us to humble ourselves and ask.  Sometimes He supplies our needs without us even realizing we are in need.  I often look back and am in awe how He took care of me.   Matthew 6:8 NLT “ Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!” I was recently talking with a friend who is overwhelmed with the number ...

  Recently, I read in my Jesus Calling devotional “Learn to appreciate difficult days.”  Really? That is a hard one to accept most of the time.   Difficult days, weeks, years – sometimes it feels like they never end.  It can be health, family issues, friendships gone awry.   All those combined with Covid 19 can make us feel overwhelmed.   What do we do, where do we go during this time?  How do we make it through to a time of peace? Our hope, as Christian believers, is in Jesus.  Together, with Him, we can handle anything that comes our way.  Isaiah 41:10 NLT “ Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.  Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you.  I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” Reading the Bible gives us wisdom and the strength to handle all the hurt and worry we might be going through.  John 16:33 NLT  ” I have told you all this so that you may have peace...

I have been thinking about what I will write this week in light of current events and some personal issues also.  I realized the Promises of God is a perfect topic.   #6  I will give you peace One of my favorite verses is Philippians 4:6 NLT “ Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.  His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”  I have felt peace during tumultuous times that could only come from God.  On my own I would be a basket case! John 16:33 “ I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.  Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.  But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” What an amazing reassurance that He – our God, is in control.  We don’t have to feel depressed or mad when the world seems out of control.  I have to confess, on Wednesday, I was feeling depressed.  Words from friends and scripture refreshed my soul, a...

The sun is shining once again after the rain and I’m grateful.  I’m not quite ready for constant gloom! Jim and I enjoyed our days of R & R.  I am always happy to be back home until I realize I have to cook and clean again! Continuing on with the promises of God:  4.  “I will answer you”   We have all had many wants and needs we have prayed for.  Some are major life events, some smaller day to day needs.  I believe they are all important to God and He listens.  I base this on scripture.  It begins in Genesis 30:22   “ Then God remembered Rachel’s plight and answered her prayers by enabling her to have children,” Ezra 8: 23 “ So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer.”   Psalms 120:1 “I took my troubles to the Lord; I cried out to Him, and He answered my prayer.” Psalms 143:1 “Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my plea!  Answer me because you are faithful and right...

  1.  I will be with you. 2.  I will protect you 3.  I will be your strength                     4.  I will answer you 5.  I will provide for you 6.  I will give you peace 7.  I will always love you These are 7 promises of God.  As I read these, I was reminded of how much God loves me, by giving me these promises.  I am truly amazed. 1.  “I will be with you. ”  There are many scriptures that assure us of this.  Exodus 4:12 NLT “ Now go! I  will be with you  I as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say” Jeremiah 1:8 NLT “ And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you.  I, the Lord, have spoken!” Two of my favorites, Isaiah 43:2 NLT “ When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. ” And Isaiah 41:10 NLT  “ Don’t be afraid, for I am with you” Genesis 31:3, Genesis 26:3, Psalms 91:15, ...