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Beauty for Ashes

God gives us beauty for ashes and His love washes away our tears. He stills the storms around us and gives hope to replace our fears. God gives strength for our weakness and comfort when we are in pain. He gives peace to calm our anxieties and sends sunshine after the rain. God gives us joy for our sadness and wisdom to direct our way. He sends healing for our sicknesses and His grace keeps us every day. God gives sweet rest from our labor and His mercy eases our sorrows. He meets us when we are in the valley...

Take Me As Is

On her 50th wedding anniversary, a woman revealed the secret of her long and happy marriage. She said, “On my wedding day, I decided to make a list of ten of my husband’s faults which, for the sake of the marriage, I would overlook.” One of her guests asked her what some of the faults she chose to overlook were. “To tell you the truth,” she replied, “I never did get around to making that list. But whenever my husband did something that made me hopping mad, I would say to myself, ‘Lucky for him that’s one of the ten!’”...

Make the Devil Take His Bags

You got out of a bad relationship because it was bad, but you are still resentful, and angry. (you let the devil leave his bags) You got out of financial debt, but you still can’t control the desire to spend on frivolous things. (you let the devil leave his bags) You got out of a bad habit or addiction, but you still long to try it just one more time. (you let the devil leave his bags) You said, I forgive you, but you can’t seem to let it go and have peace with that person. (you let the devil...

Angels He Sends

Angels He sends keep me from falling They steady me with heavenly hands Because He loves me He will save me On Christ the solid rock my victory stands A thousand fall at my side Around me a thousand more are dying But that evil will not touch me My Savior wipes away my tears And ends my crying My God above is my only refuge His wings will shelter me from all harm I’m safe within His word and promise I will find my strength within my Saviors arms He’s with me so in the dark I am not...

We Hang On By a Thread

We sometimes hang on by a thread, Because of what we’re going through, We feel like we’re helpless, And we just don’t know what to do. Then we are sent a message, From the great man above, He tells us to believe in him, Because he will send us his love. He will help us, But you need to talk to him, He will guide you the right way, Even if things look grim. So look up to the heavens, Your answer will be right there, Just give him a chance, Because he really does care.