Psalm 145: 18-19

***beachbum53*** · Jan 21st 2010, 03:19 PM

18The LORD is near to all who call upon Him,
To all who call upon Him in truth.
19He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He will also hear their cry and will save them.

Came to mind when praying for another earlier in week..

About the same time 'my little monster' returned with another winter depression episode... ((short)) is about as good as I can get then..

(( have got to get to work today, little prayer if you could, didn't want to post in forum with so many needs)) Thanks...

Father, I will praise You in health and illness, sorrow and gladness, for only You is my strength found.

***bc3n1*** · Jan 21st 2010, 03:22 PM

Yes, I join you in praise to the Father in health and illness, sorrow and gladness, for only He is our strength! Praying for you.

***beachbum53*** · Jan 21st 2010, 03:30 PM

much appreciated, blessings to you my friend

**Saved!** · Jan 21st 2010, 08:04 PM

I get the winter blahs and I feel that it makes every other care become amplified!

I praise the Lord, with you, that He is our strength no matter how weak we may feel.

SAVED!
~Marlene

***beachbum53*** · Jan 22nd 2010, 10:03 PM

thanks saved... someday we'll chat, too long here (story) I go into such a 'darkness' It's scary sometimes..this week was bad, one day just prayed for hrs for Him to take me home...seems absurd now but being truthful.. three things I hang on to....He understands...the storm will end and He will see me through...which He has again...feel really good today

4 Sing to the LORD, you saints of his;
praise his holy name.

Psalm 30:4

thanks for the encouragement

**miepie** · Jan 23rd 2010, 10:05 AM

I was down this week too...... so Charles looked up verses of encouragement in the Bible for me, and we ended up in Psalms, especially Psalm 17....... now there's nothing comforting about this psalm, except that it shows that David, with quotes in the psalm of Jesus, has felt what I've been going through lately...... and that can be very comforting........

Love you lots,
Mieke

***beachbum53*** · Jan 23rd 2010, 11:40 AM

know you are in prayer and you are loved much...it is a beautiful psalm Mieke...when we pray He hears us..When Christ was on earth He cried to our Father as David does here.

3 You have tried my heart;
You have visited me by night;
You have tested me and You find nothing

I read this and think of you ALWAYS proclaiming the goodness of our Lord and the unfailing love you have for Him... How nothing will separate you from your love for Him.

(( will read this one more in depth, got Don off to work and I have to run and get haircut at 8))

(( also thank you as I was thinking of deleting... enemies voice kept me thinking of what some would think instead of proclaiming the Lord's deliverance in sorrow))

love you

and am thankful circumstances brought me back to fellowship with you and others and the joy of bringing our sorrows and praises to our holy shepherd with other brothers and sisters

**miepie** · Jan 23rd 2010, 12:13 PM

I am not that good Laura......

I have been wandering away from the herd, although not that far, and He has found me and reigned me back in with the other sheep....... disease will do that to you sometimes...... in this case it was pain......... but I never really left, I just was a bit confused because of the pain......
It's indeed encouraging to read that Christ has gone through the same struggles as we do........
It leads me to this verse:

Hebrews 2:16-18
For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. [17] Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. [18] For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

What a comforting verse that is! This is one of the reasons I can hold on to Him....... He KNOWS what pain is, so I have something common with Him....... there are more things, but this is one of the most important "things" we have in common........ I can hang on to Him and tell Him how much I am hurting and He understands because He's been through it...... He's been on the earth and He knows what it means to live here and He knows what it means to be hurting so much that you hardly can stand it........ it only makes me love Him more......

Love you lots,
Mieke

**Saved!** · Jan 23rd 2010, 02:45 PM

"No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn."
-Hal Borland, author

Now, that quote is not from the Bible, but I believe that it does remind us of sooooooo many Biblical verses.

In the midst of winter, or dark days created by circumstance, this quote can be such a comfort.....reminding us that our darkness will not go on forever, it never does, and soon happier, brighter times will return, as they always do.

Hope you find the quote encouraging.

SAVED!
Marlene

***beachbum53*** · Jan 23rd 2010, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by miepie

I am not that good Laura......

I have been wandering away from the herd, although not that far, and He has found me and reigned me back in with the other sheep....... disease will do that to you sometimes...... in this case it was pain......... but I never really left, I just was a bit confused because of the pain......
It's indeed encouraging to read that Christ has gone through the same struggles as we do........
It leads me to this verse:

Hebrews 2:16-18
For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. [17] Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. [18] For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

What a comforting verse that is! This is one of the reasons I can hold on to Him....... He KNOWS what pain is, so I have something common with Him....... there are more things, but this is one of the most important "things" we have in common........ I can hang on to Him and tell Him how much I am hurting and He understands because He's been through it...... He's been on the earth and He knows what it means to live here and He knows what it means to be hurting so much that you hardly can stand it........ it only makes me love Him more......

Love you lots,
Mieke

Originally Posted by Saved!

"No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn."
-Hal Borland, author

Now, that quote is not from the Bible, but I believe that it does remind us of soooo many Biblical verses.

In the midst of winter, or dark days created by circumstance, this quote can be such a comfort.....reminding us that our darkness will not go on forever, it never does, and soon happier, brighter times will return, as they always do.

Hope you find the quote encouraging.

SAVED!
Marlene

BUT you never stray far Mieke OR for long...And you do not endure suffering the trials for a 'season' but everyday.. ((except the season of this earthy life)) So glad you find verses that help you in your pain...I remember when we first met how I searched and learned about God and suffering because I just didn't understand. You give so many blessing, blessings that you will only hear all of them when God tells you of your rewards. Now I am not just saying this but every time I hear this song YOU are my first thought.

Thank you Saved, like

(( must do dishes from last night at least before nap for work))

Love ya

oops I goofed, shouldn't have quoted ((for space)) but don't have time to fix, I'll be more diligent in future

**miepie** · Jan 23rd 2010, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by beachbum53

BUT you never stray far Mieke OR for long...And you do not endure suffering the trials for a 'season' but everyday.. ((except the season of this earthy life)) So glad you find verses that help you in your pain...I remember when we first met how I searched and learned about God and suffering because I just didn't understand. You give so many blessing, blessings that you will only hear all of them when God tells you of your rewards. Now I am not just saying this but every time I hear this song YOU are my first thought.

Thanks for the compliments, but I really would like to redirect all that praise back up to Daddy...... He is so good to me that I never can stay away too long...... and when I start to stray, He's already there to get me back........ Thanks for the compliment about the song...... now I will think of you every time I hear it!

Love you very much,
Mieke

**Twin2** · Jan 23rd 2010, 08:13 PM

Two days ago, I read Psalm 145. It was so encouraging. If you haven't done so, or it's been a while, take a few minutes and read the entire chapter. It's only 21 verses. Take a minute and do it now so you don't forget!!!

***Crosstalk*** · Mar 4th 2010, 10:30 PM

I didn't know you had some problems with depression bb, I'll certainly keep that in prayer. I've also suffered from some loneliness and depression and know how you feel.

I know this post is a little late for this thread and winter is almost over, but maybe these verses will help some.

"He heals the brokenhearted
And binds up their wounds.
He sends out His command to the earth;
His word runs very swiftly.
He gives snow like wool;
He scatters the frost like ashes;
He casts out His hail like morsels;
Who can stand before His cold?
He sends out His word and melts them;
He causes His wind to blow, and the waters flow." Ps. 147:3,15-18

Spring is only 3 weeks away! God bless................

***beachbum53*** · Mar 5th 2010, 11:01 PM

Thank you Crosstalk; your post blessed my heart when I came home this morning from work.

There is much joy to receive encouragement from our brothers and sisters in Christ.

I never reflected on this psalm, thanks for sharing. I'm happy to report that today has been a good day.

Blessings my friend!

( Yep have bipolar depression mostly which is very hard to treat along with rapid cycling) But praise God for giving us communion with Him through His son Jesus.

**miepie** · Mar 6th 2010, 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by Crosstalk

I didn't know you had some problems with depression bb, I'll certainly keep that in prayer. I've also suffered from some loneliness and depression and know how you feel.

I know this post is a little late for this thread and winter is almost over, but maybe these verses will help some.

"He heals the brokenhearted
And binds up their wounds.
He sends out His command to the earth;
His word runs very swiftly.
He gives snow like wool;
He scatters the frost like ashes;
He casts out His hail like morsels;
Who can stand before His cold?
He sends out His word and melts them;
He causes His wind to blow, and the waters flow." Ps. 147:3,15-18

Spring is only 3 weeks away! God bless................

Thanks for this post....... I was a bit down tonight and your post made me long for spring again!

I'd like to offer you a card..... I have a cardministry and I send out cards to people who could use one, and I think you could use a card from me....... as a friend that is.....

Let me know if you'd like that...... if you do, just send me a pm with your name and address and what you like..... I hope you will let me do thise for you......

Love you lots,
Mieke