Category: Just My Thoughts

When the Praises Won’t Come

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, How Great is Our God, Just My Thoughts, Links to Share

There are days when the burden is so heavy that I have no strength to praise the Lord.

Just holding my head up and making it through the day is exhausting.

I want to thank the Lord for His goodness and praise Him for his mercy and lovingkindness…

…but I am just t-i-r-e-d.

Those are the days that I am so grateful for the Psalms.

David wrote down his praises and I can just read and enjoy them, and let them echo in my heart and mind as I survive the hard days.

God has also given us great Christian music – psalms, hymns and spiritual songs – that will sing through our soul on the days we can’t find our own songs of worship and praise.

Music that honors God keeps our focus on Him. It stops our sinful, selfish and sad thoughts and reminds us of the truths in God’s Word. It lifts our spirits and puts a little tune in our heart.

So…on the days when your praises won’t come, just borrow someone else’s. 🙂

This song of praise always blesses me. I hope you enjoy it too.

In Him,

Alesha Kay

The Timing of Praise

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, Blessings, How Great is Our God, KJV Graphics, Thankful on Tuesday

I was talking about this yesterday with a friend, and I felt I was struggling to express my thoughts. This morning I found the perfect quote by Nancy DeMoss:

 

My praise of God and to God is so powerful in my own life. It pours out blessings that I’d miss otherwise.

This subject of praise is so multi-faceted and there is much to remember. I’m so glad the Lord is patient with me as I re-learn some of these truths.

Alesha Kay

When God Does Math

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, How Great is Our God, Just My Thoughts, KJV Graphics, Thankful on Tuesday

“In every situation…

“When prayer teams up with gratitude, when we open our eyes wide enough to see God’s mercies even in the midst of our pain, and when we exercise faith and give Him thanks even when we can’t see those mercies, He meets us with His indescribable peace. It’s a promise.”  ~Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Choosing Gratitude, Your Journey to Joy

When the Burden Gets too Heavy

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, Just My Thoughts, KJV Graphics, Uncategorized


The heart, mind & body can only bear so much sorrow before the body begins to break down in some way.

Those who are grieving a loss, those who are caregivers for aging family members, those who are interceding for children or grandchildren who have gone astray, those who bear the load when sickness comes…They all need to understand the importance of self care.
Our bodies weren’t meant to continue to live with a constant burden of sorrow. When what is meant to be temporary becomes long-term, a breakdown of some kind is to be expected.
Please love one another well. Watch out for each other. Bear one another’s burden.
Offer to take someone to a doctor’s appointment when they are neglecting their own health to care for someone else’s, sit with a loved one so the caregiver can take a walk, offer the Hope of Heaven to those who are facing a terminal diagnosis for a family member.
Bring joy & laughter back the life of someone who is carrying a load that is breaking them down.
Galatians 6:2, 10 (KJV) Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ..
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Desktop Wallpaper – Psalms 116:17

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, Blessings, How Great is Our God, Just My Thoughts, KJV Graphics, Thoughtful Thursday

I thought you might enjoy a new wallpaper for the present season of counting our blessings.

Enjoy!

Alesha Kay

Separation – It’s Not What You Think

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, KJV Graphics, Thoughtful Thursday

Instead of worrying yourself about separation from the world, why not just concentrate on separating yourself to God?

The more we know of Him the more we recognize His still, small Voice when He speaks. If we begin to take part in something that doesn’t please Him, He will let us know.

 

 

Focus on identifying His Voice.

Learn the cadence of His admonitions.

Memorize His words.

Spend time with His people

As you move closer to Him, the things of the world fade in the distance behind you.

You may be surprised to notice the people of the world separating themselves from you.

Make it your goal to keep moving closer to the Lord.

Act like Him, speak His words, think the way He thinks.

You’ll find you don’t have much trouble with being separated from the world when you are communicating with your Creator Redeemer God Almighty.

And suddenly, your choices are super clear. You won’t be waffling between what is right and what is wrong. You’ll know how to dress, how to talk, where to go, who to befriend.

 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. ~Proverbs 8:17

Separate yourself unto God. You’ll find Him to be a worthwhile Companion.

In Him,

Alesha

Starting Well, Ending Well

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, Alesha's Rules for a Happy Life, Uncategorized
Charles Spurgeon admonishes us to

“Begin as you mean to go on…”

It’s excellent advice. Particularly in the realm of dating. We just never know at what point our heartstrings will be irreparably tied to another’s.
Even if we have no intention of falling in love, it happens anyway.  That’s why Proverbs warns us
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. ~Proverbs 4:23
KEEP, v.t. pret. and pp. kept. [L. habeo, and capio.] 1. To hold; to retain in one’s power or possession; not to lose or part with. To preserve from falling or from danger; to protect; to guard or sustain. The only way to “keep” our hearts properly is to follow the principles of Scripture. Don’t date someone that you wouldn’t want to marry.  You may fall in love with them before you even realize it. Guard your heart. Guard your life. Spend time with people who love your God the way that you do. The rest of Charles Spurgeon’s quote says:

“…and go on as you began, and let the Lord be all in all to you.”

Wise words. As are those of Solomon:
Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. ~Proverbs 119:9-11
When we obey the Word and seek God with our whole heart, we keep our hearts safely in Him. When our hearts are fixed on Christ, we avoid sin. I don’t know about you, but I like that formula. If you are single, I trust that you are dating wisely. And that you are keeping your heart with all diligence. In Him, Alesha Kay