I invite you to read all of Psalm 46 today. When trouble comes upon us – and it will – we must be steadfast in the faith and trust God. But if the storms don't cease, But in case the wind keeps on blowing, (in my life) My soul has been anchored in the Lord. The words of Psalm 46:10 have been rattling around in by brain lately. I know it's alright 'cause Jesus is mine.
However, God is still in control, and His purpose is stated in Romans: "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. And sometimes it's hard to tell the night from day. Trouble will not always last. The lyrics of the song "My Soul is Anchored" by Douglas Miller seem especially appropriate. Still that hope that lies within is reassured. If you are already a believer, may God continue to bless you as you continue to live a life worthy of the calling.
If you would like to make a blog contribution to GBC for consideration, please send your blog submission to. My soul has been anchored in the LORD. If you have not yet, then go do it, respond to the previous blog post if you like and then come back to us here. And my soul, my soul, my soul, my soul, my soul. But in the Word of God, I've got an anchor. My soul, my soul's been anchored in, in the Lord, in the Lord, in the Lord. I am convinced that none of us are exempt from the storms of life. In 1 John 5:4-5, it says: "For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. We need to practice calming our hearts and eyes so that we can see His powerful hands work in and through these stormy times. And it keeps me steadfast and unmovable. Anybody holding onto JESUS tonight? Find more lyrics at ※.
We're going to still hold onto that amazing grace. I don't concern myself with matters too great. Or too awesome for me to grasp. Bridge: I realize that somtimes in this life. Jesus said in the book of John: "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. My soul, my soul been anchored, my soul been anchored, my soul been anchored, My, my, my, my, my, my, my soul, my soul. My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my soul. Blessed place He has prepared. UNLOCK BONUS CONTENT by reading Hebrews 6:13-20 reflect on the meaning of anchor in this context. VERSE 1: Though the storms keep on raging in my life; And sometimes it's hard to tell the night from day. But if, if the storms don't cease. My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my. Oh, I realize that sometimes in this life, we gonna be tossed. Knowing Jesus as Lord is the true remedy for peace in the midst of your storm.
MESSAGE OF THE WEEK: When trouble comes, stay "Anchored in the Lord". My soul, my soul's been anchored in, in the Lord. A time will come when He will call all believers to that blessed place He has prepared for us. Call on the one who can save you, heal you and rescue you.
We live in a world that suffers because of sin. This is the hope that we have in the midst of our trials and difficulties. By the waves and the currents that seem so fierce. Church: Deliverance Outreach Temple Church, 851 Garrettsburg Road, Clarksville, Tenn., 37042. I hope that you read Psalm 27. I know He'll lead me safely to that blessed place He has prepared. A time will come when you and I will die and all our storms will cease. My soul is anchored.
Yes, Jesus is our hope and anchor who will keep us in the midst of storms. In Psalm 131 we find these words: 1 LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. As Matthew Henry said, "No spiritually good thing dwells in us, or can proceed from us. Unfortunately, just being still does not mean that I connect immediately with God. Timothy Wright, "trouble don't last always.
You're gonna be tossed by the waves. I hope that some of you will respond below with your own thoughts and insights of what God is showing you in His Word and through our present circumstances. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? We all must humble ourselves to the mercies of God and recognize a need to be anchored in the Lord. There is not a better time than right now. Words and music by Douglass Miller).
And just in case the winds, they keep on blowing in my life.
After stalking on the rail from mid-pack, the 1. Hosted by very pretty and historic gym, the New Orleans Athletic Club, the Turkey Day Race is a 5-Mile jaunt that starts and ends at Tad Gormley Stadium. Many New Orleans restaurants offer a special Thanksgiving menu, which means you don't have to do any dishes when you're a lil' wine drunk at 11pm on Thursday evening! Let the pros at Messina's Catering & Events take the lion's share of work off your plate this Thanksgiving. Racing resumes at Fair Grounds' regular 1:15 p. m. CT post time Friday through Sunday. "(Surveillance) can be a little bit tricky, " Graham said. In addition to picking your ponies and placing your bets, you might also want to don your most spectacular hat. It might sound a bit odd, but it is delicious. Messinascatering) But Creoles and Cajuns do it better than just about anybody when it comes to celebrating, and Thanksgiving is no exception. Most of the items you will find are locally designed, locally made, or handmade, making great gifts for loved ones or a special treat for yourself. There's also a massive parade on Saturday featuring some of the best marching bands in the country. From turkey trots to a trip to the movies and everything in between, get inspired by this list of things to do on Thanksgiving Day.
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The standard menu of Belle Époque epicurean delights will be available as well for those who are not on Team Turkey. Likewise, don't be surprised if the stuffing you're served is a bit extra. Some handicappers might call him a horse for the course, some might say the six furlong distance suits him best, but his trainer thinks he knows why all four of the Kentucky-bred son of Constitution's wins have come at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. The race has been a New Orleans Thanksgiving tradition since it began 115 years ago and takes place at Tad Gormley Stadium in City Park. Read on for more ideas on how to celebrate this day of gratitude, family, food, and friends in New Orleans. With $346, 367 lifetime earnings in the bank and a career record of 20-4-3-5, the honorary Cajun will no doubt sleep well in his Fair Grounds' stall tonight.
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