"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4
My bible verse that I turn to is Revelation 21:4. It helps me through difficult times because it's showing me that God will be there to wipe every tear from my eyes. In heaven there is no more death or crying or pain, it made me realize this when I was yelling at God for taking away someone I loved very much. He died at age 29 from cystic fibrosis. When I read this verse it showed me that all of the pain he was going through is now gone, he's not crying or dying anymore. He is now where I hope to be someday. So I no longer blame God, I thank Him for being my one and only Savior.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Reflecting on a Verse that Provides Comfort by Lindsey Beich (In Reference to The Hiding Place, which we are currently reading)
"For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
This verse constantly gives me peace when my plans change. Once I get out of high school I have my whole college and life career planned out, but if God wants to call me somewhere else then that is His plan and it may not be easy, but it is His plan for me. My brother thought that when he got out of high school he was going into engineering, but God is calling him into ministry and the missionary field. This verse gives both of us so much peace.
This verse constantly gives me peace when my plans change. Once I get out of high school I have my whole college and life career planned out, but if God wants to call me somewhere else then that is His plan and it may not be easy, but it is His plan for me. My brother thought that when he got out of high school he was going into engineering, but God is calling him into ministry and the missionary field. This verse gives both of us so much peace.
Reflecting on a Verse that Provides Comfort by Blake Tamez (In Reference to The Hiding Place, which we are currently reading)
"This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light, in Him there is no darkness at all." 1 John 1:5
This speaks to me because it tells how God is good and will always be perfect. Whenever things go bad, people blame God for it. To me, knowing that God is without any kind of evil and I can go to Him and He can clean me from my impurities is comfort.
This speaks to me because it tells how God is good and will always be perfect. Whenever things go bad, people blame God for it. To me, knowing that God is without any kind of evil and I can go to Him and He can clean me from my impurities is comfort.
Reflecting on a Verse that Provides Comfort by Jacob Smith (In Reference to The Hiding Place, which we are currently reading)
"Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast." 1 Peter 5:8-10 (NIV)
This gives me comfort because it assures me that I am not alone. Not only is God always with me, believers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. So not only does this verse give me comfort, it is also my favorite verse I know.
This gives me comfort because it assures me that I am not alone. Not only is God always with me, believers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. So not only does this verse give me comfort, it is also my favorite verse I know.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Anne Frank Quote and Thoughts by Katherine Hare
"Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness."
- Anne Frank
If you were stuck in a dark room with nothing but a single burning candle, how would you feel? Would you feel like you had nothing, that this tiny candle is just a hill in the mountains of overwhelming darkness? Or would you be ecstatic that even in all this darkness of the world, you have something to make it light up even a tiny bit? People seem to forget that even when the darkness is taking over, when it's making your knees weak and your breath heavy, there is a light, a hope for you. Even the smallest bit of it could really turn things around. It could give you the power to stand up to the darkness, and if not that, a sense of hope that you will find the light one day.
Our world today is facing many problems. Terrible things are happening to us, and we only have two choices - to stand up or to break down. The people that break down feel like there is no hope, and that things will never get better. They do things that make the darkness even darker for them, even though they think it is helping. But only the light can overrule the darknesss. And the light is hope, forgiveness, and acceptance. There is always hope, no matter the situation, and people need to remember that. Things can always get better no matter what. It is important for us to remember this because so many people feel like they have nothing and that they could never get better or back to normal, but even a tiny candle can light up the darkness in someone's life.
I chose this quote because I thought it was very important for us to remember that we'll always have something in a seemingly hopeless situation. Anne Frank was an amazing example of finding light in the darkness because her situation seemed hopeful in her terrible situation. Even I've dealt with darkness in my life, and although it was hard, I've kept hope. And my situation did get better. So I think everyone should remember, there is always hope, and light will always take over darkness.
- Anne Frank
If you were stuck in a dark room with nothing but a single burning candle, how would you feel? Would you feel like you had nothing, that this tiny candle is just a hill in the mountains of overwhelming darkness? Or would you be ecstatic that even in all this darkness of the world, you have something to make it light up even a tiny bit? People seem to forget that even when the darkness is taking over, when it's making your knees weak and your breath heavy, there is a light, a hope for you. Even the smallest bit of it could really turn things around. It could give you the power to stand up to the darkness, and if not that, a sense of hope that you will find the light one day.
Our world today is facing many problems. Terrible things are happening to us, and we only have two choices - to stand up or to break down. The people that break down feel like there is no hope, and that things will never get better. They do things that make the darkness even darker for them, even though they think it is helping. But only the light can overrule the darknesss. And the light is hope, forgiveness, and acceptance. There is always hope, no matter the situation, and people need to remember that. Things can always get better no matter what. It is important for us to remember this because so many people feel like they have nothing and that they could never get better or back to normal, but even a tiny candle can light up the darkness in someone's life.
I chose this quote because I thought it was very important for us to remember that we'll always have something in a seemingly hopeless situation. Anne Frank was an amazing example of finding light in the darkness because her situation seemed hopeful in her terrible situation. Even I've dealt with darkness in my life, and although it was hard, I've kept hope. And my situation did get better. So I think everyone should remember, there is always hope, and light will always take over darkness.
Anne Frank Quote and Thoughts by Joshua Cauto
"Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands." - Anne Frank
This quote means a lot to me in many ways. I've heard this many times in my lifetime, from some that are believers in Christ and from some non-believers. Some on both sides have said, why is there evil in this world? Why would a loving God allow this to happen? How can you believe in something but not be able to see it? Well, let me explain.
We were all put on this earth for a reason. We were intricately designed by a loving, caring, and intelligent Creator. God allows evil on this earth for a temporary time because he wants us to have a free-will, or choice. To either choose to believe in Him and His son, Jesus, or reject Him and live on this world and do whatever we please. His love will never change for us because He gave Jesus, to die in our place.
But one of the main reasons I like this quote from Anne Frank is because is reminds me of my parents. I don't know what I would be today if my parents hadn't taught me the right way. They have taught me the Godly principles of being a follower of Christ. They have shown me the right path. In the same way God is our Heavenly parent, showing us the right way, but it is our choice to choose the path that we want to go on. No one can make the decision for you except yourself.
This quote means a lot to me in many ways. I've heard this many times in my lifetime, from some that are believers in Christ and from some non-believers. Some on both sides have said, why is there evil in this world? Why would a loving God allow this to happen? How can you believe in something but not be able to see it? Well, let me explain.
We were all put on this earth for a reason. We were intricately designed by a loving, caring, and intelligent Creator. God allows evil on this earth for a temporary time because he wants us to have a free-will, or choice. To either choose to believe in Him and His son, Jesus, or reject Him and live on this world and do whatever we please. His love will never change for us because He gave Jesus, to die in our place.
But one of the main reasons I like this quote from Anne Frank is because is reminds me of my parents. I don't know what I would be today if my parents hadn't taught me the right way. They have taught me the Godly principles of being a follower of Christ. They have shown me the right path. In the same way God is our Heavenly parent, showing us the right way, but it is our choice to choose the path that we want to go on. No one can make the decision for you except yourself.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
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