Ric's Inspirational Verses

DON'T GIVE UP

Whatever you're for Jesus today,

Be sure to keep at it - don't stop or delay;

If you are discouraged, don't give up your place

For God will sustain you by His matchless grace.

~by Hess of "Our Daily Bread"

An unknown flower that I've captured while
spending quiet time at the farm one day.

You need to persevere so that when
You have done the will of God,
You will receive what he has promised. ~Hebrews 10:36

"Lord, there are many things I cannot explain nor understand, but Thy will be done! I know that you love me, and you have a plan. I trust in your perfect timing and wisdom. I believe that in time, you will surprise me again. Amen!"

A simple beautiful prayer written by Rev. Fr. Jerry Orbos,

a truly inspiring Filipino priest.

GOD'S RESPONSE 2

For all the negative things we have

to say to ourselves,

God has a positive answer for it...
(the second part)

“I’m too tired!”

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

~Matthew 11:28-29

"It's not worth it!"

In all things God works for the good of those who love Him,

who have been called according to his purpose. ~ Romans 8:28

"I'm afraid"

For God did not give us the spirit of fear, but a spirit of power,

of love and of self-discipline. ~ 2 Timothy 1:7

"I can't manage my finances"

And my God will meet your needs according to His glorious riches

in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:19

ANSWER ME...QUICKLY

Answer me quickly, Lord;
my spirit fails.
Do not hide your face from me
or I will be like those
who go down to the pit.

Let the morning bring me
word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I entrust my life.

(Psalm 143:7-8)

Divine inspirations really makes me feel good. I may not have the better answers yet but somehow I knew God will make ways perhaps provide better options - probably better solutions.

GOD'S RESPONSE

For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves,

God has a positive answer for it...

"It's impossible!"

What is impossible with men is possible with God ~Luke 18:27

"I'm worried, sometimes frustrated!"

Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you! ~1 Peter 5:7

"I can't go on"

My grace is sufficient for you

for my power is made perfect in weakness. ~2 Corinthians 12:9

"I feel all alone"

Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you ~Hebrew 13:5

"I'm not smart enough"

My message were not with the wise and persuasive words but with

a demonstration of the Spirit's power so that your faith might not rest

on men's wisdom but on God's power. ~ 1 Corinthians 2:4-5

IN HIS HAND

In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. ~ Job 12:10

The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life. ~ Job 33:4

'For in Him we live and move and have our being.'

~Acts 17:28

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CREATED FOR A PURPOSE

"You are not an accident"

That message comes to my mind while at the farm sweeping fallen dried leaves early this morning. I've heard the message from a well known speaker some years back. I also remembered the Bible verse from Jeremiah:

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart..." (Jeremiah 1:5)

Yes, I believed everyone was created and called for a purpose. We may not know exactly our "definite" calling but the fact remains that God created "no junks". There was a plan otherwise men will go through life drifting aimlessly without purpose or direction.

Barbara de Angelis said it well : "No matter what age you are, or what your circumstances might be, you are special, and you still have something unique to offer. Your life, because of who you are, has meaning."

"The easiest thing in the world is to be yourself," according to Bo Sanchez, "Be happy. Live! There must be a reason why God made you tall or short or fat or thin or bumpy all over. Love who you are!"

PRAYER:

Father God, remind us that we are "unique" and "valuable" to You. You have plans for each and everyone. Help us to realize and discover our gifts. May we learn to develop them and strive to make the right use for Your own glory. Amen.