~~~ Ezek. 47:1-9, 12 ~~~ Psalm 46 ~~~ John 5:1-16 ~~~
Rising waters on all sides...ankle deep, knee deep, waist deep, over the top of your head, swimming is the best alternative...
the first thoughts that come to mind for me here is the feeling of being overwhelmed with life. We try to be so strong but life has a way of smothering us with issues.
Spouse, work, children, parents, friends, neighbors, faith community, personal health, finances, automobile repairs, household chores, recreation...
How many ways can one individual handle life when the dump truck unloads all at the same time, right in your front yard? It makes you just want to curl up in a ball and hide, but you know you cannot.
You begin to notice there is a bank along this river and lining this bank are the trees of hope. This bank is rich with new life...leafy green fruit trees. The river is home to abundant fish and wildlife. Life is good if we look beyond the rising waters. God is providing; he is extending his care for all who come to the waters.
Come! sings the psalmist, "behold the deeds of the Lord, the astounding things he has wrought on earth."
The crippled man waiting to enter into the pool was overwhelmed and discouraged at not being able to carry himself to the water. Jesus speaks to the man causing him to look up. When you change your focus up to Jesus be prepared for your life to change as well. Jesus calmly said, "Rise, take up your mat, and walk."
Beside the waters God will provide for he is the Living Water...the water that daily sustains our life.
When you experience healing there comes a new responsibility. Your time of waiting has ended and now begins your time of action. You cannot keep this healing a secret you want to praise God for his goodness. This healing validates that you are loved and cared for by God. Whatever the nature of healing you need in your life it is possible to receive.
The healing of the heart may be the most profound healing of all.
When your heart is healed and cleansed with the living waters;
how can you deny having Joy in the Lord?
When the waters are rising all around you look for the Lord along the river bank.
He will be there with leafy green fruit bearing trees.
Hope lies near the Living Waters.
Rising waters on all sides...ankle deep, knee deep, waist deep, over the top of your head, swimming is the best alternative...
the first thoughts that come to mind for me here is the feeling of being overwhelmed with life. We try to be so strong but life has a way of smothering us with issues.
Spouse, work, children, parents, friends, neighbors, faith community, personal health, finances, automobile repairs, household chores, recreation...
How many ways can one individual handle life when the dump truck unloads all at the same time, right in your front yard? It makes you just want to curl up in a ball and hide, but you know you cannot.
You begin to notice there is a bank along this river and lining this bank are the trees of hope. This bank is rich with new life...leafy green fruit trees. The river is home to abundant fish and wildlife. Life is good if we look beyond the rising waters. God is providing; he is extending his care for all who come to the waters.
Come! sings the psalmist, "behold the deeds of the Lord, the astounding things he has wrought on earth."
The crippled man waiting to enter into the pool was overwhelmed and discouraged at not being able to carry himself to the water. Jesus speaks to the man causing him to look up. When you change your focus up to Jesus be prepared for your life to change as well. Jesus calmly said, "Rise, take up your mat, and walk."
Beside the waters God will provide for he is the Living Water...the water that daily sustains our life.
When you experience healing there comes a new responsibility. Your time of waiting has ended and now begins your time of action. You cannot keep this healing a secret you want to praise God for his goodness. This healing validates that you are loved and cared for by God. Whatever the nature of healing you need in your life it is possible to receive.
The healing of the heart may be the most profound healing of all.
When your heart is healed and cleansed with the living waters;
how can you deny having Joy in the Lord?
When the waters are rising all around you look for the Lord along the river bank.
He will be there with leafy green fruit bearing trees.
Hope lies near the Living Waters.
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