WE FALL DOWN BUT WE GET UP... FOR A SAINT IS JUST A SINNER WHO FELL DOWN AND GOT UP

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By Vernalee

True.

Life throws us curve balls. Some we catch; others, we miss.

Sometimes, we stand. Sometimes, we get knocked down. But a Saint is just a sinner who fell down and got up. Every day, we should be thankful that God lifted us; thankful that he gave us a second chance; thankful for his mercy and grace; thankful for our comeback!

God is gracious In granting second chances. It has been said that ...

“We can’t run out of second chances…only time.

Every moment of your life is a second chance.

If God gave you a second chance…don’t waste it.

You’ve never gone too far that God can’t redeem you, restore you, forgive you, and give you a second chance.”

God granted second chances and forgiveness to Jonah, to Samson ... to you and me!

2 Peter 3:9 tells us that “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”

Oh what a mighty God we serve!

Happy Sunday and Blessings!

25 MOST READ BIBLE VERSES

By Vernalee

According to the Bible Study Tools, the below are brief

references/excerpts/scriptures of the 25 most frequently read Bible verses. Here goes: Jeremiah 29:11 – God’s Plans… Psalm 23 – The Lord is My Shepherd… 1 Co 13: 4-8 – The definition of love … Phil 4:13 – “I can do everything through him who strengthens me.” John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” Romans 8:28 ..in all things, God works for the the good of those who love him.. Isaiah 41:10 – Do not fear for I am with you … Prov 3:5,6 -“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your Understanding. In all ways acknowledge him and he will make your path straight.” Ps 46:1 – God is our refuge and strength … Galatians 5:22,23 – The Fruit of the Spirit … Hebrew 11:1 – “Faith is being sure of what we have for and certain of what we do not see.” 2 Tim 1:7 – For God …gave us a spirit of power, of love, of self discipline. 1Co 10:13 …he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear … Prob 22:6 – “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Isaiah 40:31 – Hope in the Lord … Joshua 1:9 …God will be with you wherever you go. Philippians 4:6 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your requests to God.” Hebrew 12:2 … Jesus …sat down at the right hand of the throne. John 10:10 – The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy, I have come that they may have life … Zephaniah 3:17 – The Lord your God is with you… 2 Co 5:17 – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone, the new has come.” James 5:16 – Confess your sins to each and pray for each other … Deut 31:6 …God will never leave you or forsake you. 1Co 16:13 “Be on guard, stand firm in the faith, be men of courage, be strong.” Matt 11:28 – “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” Don’t let your Bible collect dust; don’t let it sit on the bookshelf. Read it! Communicate with God! Get to know his word. What scriptures have you committed to memory? What scriptures can uplift you when all else fails? As for me, “I can do all things through God who strengthens me!” Amen. Happy Sunday! God bless! Photo credit: www.biblestudytools.org

FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND

By Vernalee

I share with you inspiring words that have lifted me up many, many times. I have found solace as I believe you will.

Footprints in the Sand

“One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only. This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of

footprints, so I said to the Lord, “You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?” The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.” I say, “Thank you Lord for walking with me; for picking me up; for guiding me; for being by my side even when I knew not; for carrying me when I was weak; for never leaving me! Thank you Lord for your everlasting love, grace, and mercy!” We don’t have to wait until Sunday to show thankfulness and gratitude when we are blessed everyday. Today is just as good as any! Photo credit: www.glogster.com Credit: Mary Stevenson, 1936