Are you waiting on a healing from God?

If you are one that is suffering from an illness and you can’t seem to find relief, I hope to help you find some answers as to why you may have not received your healing yet.

The first question you need to ask yourself is where is my faith? I have found that without Faith in God, He cannot bless us.

James 1:6-8 (KJV) 6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 8A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

Your faith needs to rely on God’s word, not others; you have to trust that His will is what is needed in your life, not your will. God wants to heal you, but healing sometimes has to come at a time we don’t want, we are minute people, we are impatient and if you really trust the Lord, the wait is always worth it.

You may ask where this line of writing comes from today. I have a family member who is dealing with an illness, which we are not sure of at all right now; there were scans done today, but no results till the doctor calls. I personally have faith in God’s word and I know that He will heal.

Is your heart heavy over a sick friend or family member? Do you wish you could do something to help? You can lift your friend or family member to the Lord in prayer. Here is a Bible verse and a prayer to help you ask God for James 5:15-16 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. 16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Precious Father you know my family member so much better than I do. You know her sickness and the burden she carries. You also know her heart. Lord, I ask you to be with my niece now as you work in her life. Lord, let your will be done in my niece’s life. If there is a sin that needs to be confessed and forgiven, please help her to see her need and confess. Lord, I pray for my niece just as your Word tells me to pray, for healing. I believe you hear this earnest prayer from my heart and that it is powerful because of your promise. I have faith in you, Lord, to heal my niece, but I also trust in the plan you have for her life. Lord, I don't always understand your ways. I don't know why my niece even has to suffer at all, but I trust you. I ask that you look with mercy and grace toward her. Nourish her spirit and soul in this time of suffering and comfort her with your presence. Father, please let my niece know you are there with her through this difficult time. Give her strength, faith and encouragement. I give you all the Glory and Praise for this divine touch on her life and healing in her physical and mental body. I thank you in advance for your will in her life to be done in Jesus Holy Name! Amen!

When we are in pain, we can turn to the Great Physician, Jesus Christ, for healing. It doesn't matter whether we need help in our body or our spirit; God has the power to make us better. However without Trust or Faith in His mighty works, you have nothing, including that healing that you need.

Isaiah 53:5 KJV But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Messengers

Artist view of an angel who guarded the Tree of Life when Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden.

The word “angel” literally means messenger. Angels are created spirit beings. God created them as spirits before the foundation of the world was ever laid, and before there was time.


I have heard my entire life when someone has died that God needed another angel in Heaven. We all think so highly of what this means, and even though God wants us to be angels, this isn’t the case, as you will find in this scripture.

Angels are not glorified human beings. Matthew 22:30 explains that they do not marry or reproduce like humans, and Hebrews 12:22-23 says that when we get to the heavenly Jerusalem, we will be met by “myriads of angels” and “the spirits of righteous men made perfect”—two separate groups. Angels are a company or association, not a race descended from a common ancestor (Luke 20:34-36). We are called “sons of men,” but angels are never called “sons of angels.”

You may ask why angels were created. They were created for the same reason we were created…to bring glory to God!

Col. 1:16-18 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: [17] And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. [18] And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

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They are stronger than man, but not omnipotent (Psalm 103:20; 2 Peter 2:11).

They are greater than man in knowledge, but not omniscient (2 Samuel 14:20; Matthew 24:36).

They are more noble than man, but not omnipresent (Daniel 9:21-23, 10:10-14).

It is so important to also realize that all angels are not good. The Bible classifies some angels as “elect” (1 Timothy 5:21) or “holy” (Matthew 25:31; Mark 8:38). All angels were originally holy, enjoying the presence of God (Matthew 18:10) and the environment of heaven (Mark 13:32).

Other angels oppose God under the leadership of Satan (Matthew 25:41; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6; Ephesians 6:12). We often call these “demons.”

What I learned while reading on Angels is that their main purpose is to worship and praise our Father, they are used to reveal, guide, provide, protect, deliver, strengthen, encourage, answer prayers, and for caring for us believers at the moment of death. These things you can read about in several places in the Bible, such as the book of Luke, chapter 16, verse 22 in the story of Lazarus and the rich man; there we find that angels carried the spirit of Lazarus to Abraham’s bosom when he died. We all need angels in our lives; each day I ask God to have His angels watch over and protect me, my family and friends. Even the vehicle I am driving needs protection. Satan is everywhere, I know I’m not taking any chances, for with God all I have to do is ask and He is here for me. (I love you Jesus, thank you for your divine protection and guidance today)

Spend your life learning as much as you can about our Lord and Savior and how Angels play an important part in our life. If you need an angel in your life, pray for this, and when one appears, make sure you acknowledge the love the Lord is offering.

Be like the angels and worship and Praise our Heavenly Father, ask that he provide you with strength, encouragement and guide and deliver you from all harm.

When counting your blessings this Thanksgiving, do not forget to thank God for the angels. They are always with us, always acting on our behalf, even though, most of the time, they are not noticed because they work behind the scenes and are not visible to our human eyes. This is by design, for angels do not bring attention to themselves; instead, they bring glory to God.

May Gods Angels watch over and protect you today, tomorrow and always my friends; this is my blessing for you. Nancy, Angels are around you my sister, God hears you!

Looking for God's Light

On this day of taking pictures, I was asking God to shine on me and as you see here, His Ray’s shined brightly on me through the trees.  This was a cool windy day, yet His light was bright, and all it took was me asking for it.  Praise His Holy Name!

“Let Us Never Forget”

God Bless America


I have come to learn that I am still learning that it is only with God as my anchor that I am making it in life. I write in honor today of those that lost their lives on 9/11 and those that are left behind. I know that God has given them strength to cry their tears and then helped them to find hope again, and how to be okay with each new day… He has given them the wisdom to know that He has not forsaken them nor has He left them alone. God will give them strength through other people and their issues. God will allow them to see that although they are hurting they are also growing and in that growing process they will be a testimony to others who are going thru this same trial in their life and give them the feeling that they can make it, for He shall never leave them.

I know it has been truly hard for them because everything reminds them of their lost one and the things that they shared together. I know they have had to reach out to God through tears, pain and plenty of lonely moments to get through this grief. I am sure many have found their way of speaking out through prayer, this is just another form of speaking with Jesus and I myself speak with Him daily and I keep my mind on Him and I try and stay in His cover always. My faith has gotten stronger in the Lord and I know it is only through the grace and mercy of Jesus that I can even write this today. Believing that Jesus is my Redeemer and Savior allows me to be okay with the void of the losses I have had in my life. I will always grieve for them and have love for them, as I am sure all those that lost loved ones on that September day will. Yes, my heart hurts continuously and my life has been altered drastically, but God makes everything work together for His good and I am now stronger than ever in Christ. As I hope many from that day have realized that God doesn’t let them go through this agonizing pain alone. If God can do it for me then I know and have faith that they too will get through the grief. Just lean on Him and speak with Him. The Twin Towers were buildings, they can be replaced, however the thousands of lives lost can’t be, but we as a people of this nation can keep their memory alive through our everyday kindness to each other. We have to pray for each other and continue lifting this great country up to God for safe keeping and harm from the evil of other nations; most importantly we have to ask for His divine prayers for their lost souls and for those who are harmed around the world by their hands. Prayer is a universal way of life, unfortunately not all pray to our God, those are the ones we have to keep lifting up, they are the lost sheep. God wants us all to know Him. Today as you are praying for those here that lost lives, pray for the lost countries that continue harming others. No matter how much pain you have suffered in your life from loss, please know that God has and never will leave you alone. He is there, ask for His help and guidance and He will get you through each and every trial that you face.


Revelation 21:4And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." Psalm 48:14


King James Version (KJV) 14For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.

Gods display of His Love

A tiny bug, as I zoomed my Camera



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Beautiful flower I captured



Bouquet of Gods love



I loved walking this path, it was so peaceful, Gods Presence was with me!

I have spent this summer getting acquainted with the beauty that has always been around me, but somehow I became blind to it all.  I wanted to share just a few of the pictures that i was able to capture on this particular day.  Please take time and walk around and share with the Lord, just a peaceful walk, talk to your best friend as I did.  He is awaiting you my friends!

I Look up at God every chance I get...A fun day in Christ taking pictures!

"Continued Study"

I continue in my strong commitment to the Word of God to transform my every day in this life. I find I want to be faithful and loyal with God with all my soul as stated in Proverbs 3:3.4. Let love and faithfulness never leave you, bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. (4) Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.


Stand firm until the Lord comes, no matter what, by taking advantage of the power of prayer and by restoring whoever wanders away from the truth. In James 1:22 as James states my desire is to not be a mere hearer of the Word, but a doer of the Word.

I know that God wants me to feel His Presence and His love, as much as I know God wants me to love Him and know that He is “always” with me.

As I have learned in my study of James today, He is asking that I “be patient”, “stand firm”, and persevere. God’s word is so important to me. “I believe”. I read the Bible to know God, the truth and to find direction for my daily life.

I know that no matter what is put before me, even death, I will cope because I have Jesus Christ in my life. I want to be able to inspire and encourage others to “Believe” and “Trust” so that they too will find this peace and am able to find their self with a compassionate heart, and that their heart is full to the brim with kindness and goodness. I truly believe that you can be touches as it is stated in Ephesians 2:8, 9. I believe a person comes into a right relationship with God by His Holy Grace, through faith in Jesus Christ. Take this next scripture my friend and know that God is love, and you are the intended receiver. Psalm 121:1, 2 I believe God is involved in and cares about my daily life.

I hope the Lord will allow me to continue fellow ship with other Christians so that I may be filled with His word to continue this journey in my life of serving my Heavenly Father and Savior and serving Him and finding and bringing the lost sheep home to Him. In Proverbs 3:13 it reads, reaching forward to those things which are ahead… I plan on going on and on and on, whatever path the Lord leads me down. Folks I know where I am going, I already have a sense of Gods calling on my life, Do you? My focus is on God and His God given goals which will make it easier for me to say no to trivial things in my daily life, to choose wisely my many options to choose from so I can stay on track with God. Paul writes on staying focused and reaching goals. I hope you will find its time in your life to start making goals so that when Jesus returns you will be ready. He has laid a path out there for each of us, my path is driven, I will move forward and let my feet carry me towards the finish line, which my dear friends is Heaven. This journey I am proudly on isn’t always easy, there have been many obstacles thrown in front of me, and I am sure many new ones to come. I know I have to remain spiritual, focused, mental, and emotional and have a continued drive, but this is one race I am committed to, all the way to the end. I pray to see you along the way. Please don’t be one of those that sits back and waits to see what will happen, focus on what’s before you and recognize Gods purpose for you in your life. I have truly enjoyed writing these past two years and am looking forward to writing this 3rd book for my Lord and Savior. I look forward to meeting many new Christians this year as well as introducing many lost souls to my best friend, Jesus Christ. Thank you for following me, I hope you too are now on track with God. By Gods Amazing Grace and Love I shall meet you one day in Heaven.

"The Presence of His Light Beyond the Clouds"

Yesterdays Dreams
Today's Reality
Hand in Hand
Yes? No?
Clouds in life:  sometimes slight,
sometimes dark and frightening
whatever clouds you faced today
Did you ask God?
He is the Light of the world, after all
Ask God! 
Is He not the light that consumes the darkness?
For are we not in our own understanding, hindered by the clouds of our own doing?
He is the Light of the world after all.

Clouds in Life
Behind each cloud in your life, is the Son still shining?
Ask God?
For the clouds in life are those that either blind us to uncertanity or shade the truth from our sight
Is not darkness the foe and not the light?
Ask God?
Because radiance is not found in the darkness
Nor is darkness found in the radiant light
Is it not because He is after all the Light of the World!

Be still sad heart
For behind those clouds the Son still shines on you
For He is the Light of the world after all
Those once darkened, gray, dangerous and scary clouds have now gone
and have given way to the Sons light
Does the Light embrace your heart?
Will you let the light of God pierce those darkened places in your heart?
May you heart no longer be content in the darkness of the clouds, for the Son will fill it
with His almighty light, for remember He is the Light of the world after all.

Will you not walk away and leave the shutters of your heart closed
and cling not to the darkened past, oh saddened heart...for the Sons glorious Light
hath reflected through those dense clouds to make your heart now see.
For He is the Light of the World after all.

Brenda Redmond
Septmeber 2011