Rubbish gazers

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“The workers are getting tired, and there is so much rubble to be moved. We will never be able to build the wall by ourselves.” (Nehemiah 4:10, NLT)

When we spend time gazing at the rubble and rubbish in our lives, it’s easy to forget God’s great power. God made the earth by His power. He founded the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding (Jeremiah 10:12).

Do we think we are too weak or God doesn’t have enough power? Not by our might or power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. God is able to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us. By His power, He will fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith. We have strength for all things in Christ, Who empowers us. We are ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into us. We are self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency (Zechariah 4:6, Ephesians 3:20, 2 Thessalonians 1:11, Philippians 4:13).

Do we think our rubbish heap can’t be solved, fixed, rectified, or redeemed by God? Jesus said we will have trouble, but to take heart, He has overcome the world. God made the heaven and earth by His great power, and nothing is too difficult for him. Absolutely nothing is impossible for God (John 16:33, Jeremiah 32:17, Matthew 19:26).

Heavenly Father, help me take my eyes off the rubble pile of troubles, the rubbish of my past, and fix my eyes firmly on You and Your power, might, strength, and love, because nothing is too hard or impossible for You!

From Living Joyfully Free by Lisa Buffaloe, https://amzn.to/4cdWsDK

This and That

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My mind will often spin in the worries of if “this” happens “that” means “this” will happen. Or , if “that” happens, “this” will happen. And all the “this” and “that” will create problems for every “this” and “that” I can imagine. Ack!

I need to remember for every “this” and every “that,” God is always loving, always good, always in control, nothing is impossible for God, and all things work for the good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

Therefore, when the “this” or “that” comes to mind, I need to put God in the statement. Put God in whatever scenario, every worry, every concern I have, and rest and trust that God is boundless and timeless.

God is the great I AM. There is no “this” or “that” too big for God to handle. He will be with us and help us through whatever “this” or “that” we face. And, for those who believe and trust in His Son, Jesus Christ, for salvation, an amazing, grace-filled, joyful eternal happy-ever-after is coming.

“Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9, NKJV). “For this is God, our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even to death” (Psalm 48:14, NKJV).

“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith” (1 John 5:4, NKJV).

For, “we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28, NKJV).

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Lisa’s latest release — Running to Grace

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Book 2 of the Crawdad Beach Series

Running to Grace

Sometimes, the hardest thing to escape is the past.

Five years ago, Grace Soloman and her wounded heart returned to Crawdad Beach, South Carolina. Believing her chance for love was no longer an option, she immersed herself in work and hobbies. But then, her childhood friend moved to town.

Jeremy Johnson thought helping his great-aunt retire from her business would only be a temporary distraction. However, when given an unexpected gift, his life is rerouted to a new opportunity, a search for hidden treasure, and a long-lost love.

(The eBook is Free on Amazon through 02/06/24!)

Click to download or purchase… https://amzn.to/3w87SrQ

Book 1 of the Crawdad Beach Series — Visible, yet Hidden