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Picking Up the Pieces!

By-Crickettt

 One day I was walking through my kitchen carrying a glass jar.  I wasn't paying attention to the dog toys that lay there on the floor.  As my foot came down on top of the toy, I lost my balance and the jar quickly slid from my hands.  The jar crashed on the floor and pieces of glass went everywhere.  I had to sweep and vacuum up all the broken pieces from off the floor so, no one would step on them and get cut.  I hoped that I had cleaned up all the pieces and

 I received this in an email years ago and thought it was such a good reminder to all of us and I wanted to post it here. (I do not know who wrote this and could not find the author on my internet search...therefore, I Do Not take any responsibility of ownership for this.  Whoever wrote this...thanks for blessing us with your words!)   I hope it blesses all who read it too! ~Crickettt~

 "Paid in Full"

(Author Unknown)

 After living what I felt was a 'decent' life, my time on earth came to the end.

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Out of These Ashes, Beauty Will Rise

By-Crickettt

 Isaiah 61:2-3- (Amplified Version)-To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord (the year of His favor) and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn.  To grant (consolation and joy) to those who mourn in Zion-to give them an ornament (garland or diadem) of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, the garment (expressive) of praise instead of a heavy, burdened, and failing spirit-that they may be called oaks of

One Voice

By-Crickettt

 This is a personal wake-up call to all believers in Christ:

 Psalm 33:12-15(Amp)-Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His heritage.  The Lord looks from heaven, He beholds all the sons of men; from His dwelling place He looks [intently] upon all the inhabitants of the earth—He who fashions the hearts of them all, who considers all their doings.

Psalm 33:18-19 (Amp)-Behold, the Lord’s eye is upon those who f

 No Longer A Slave

By-Crickettt

Once I was a slave to sin

Never knowing where I was heading.

Problems arose in every direction

And I stood all alone.

But someone told me about Jesus

And how he could change my life.

Yet, I was still uncertain

Wanting to do things on my own.

Finally, I gave in to truth

Hoping to find what I was missing.

Then, God began to use me

So, others could receive a blessing.

The trials still come along the way

But peace is there to greet me.

I've learned with God his Word stands true

No

New Life in Christ

By-Crickettt

What does it mean to have New Life in Christ? The scriptures here will teach you not only what Jesus did for us on the cross, but how His life paved the way to eternal life with God. Before Jesus came, we were considered unworthy sinners to be a part of God’s kingdom. Now, through Jesus’ great sacrifice, we are made joint heirs with Christ and God sees us as His righteous children. We are totally forgiven of all sin when we have repented, believed Jesus, and receive

My Refuge

By-Crickettt

 Psalm 62:5-8-Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him.  He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken.  My victory and honor come from God alone.  He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me.  O my people, trust in him at all times.  Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.

 Are you walking in a valley right now?  Does it seem so difficult that you feel defeated and alone?  God said in his Word, (Matt.

Lord of My Life

By-Crickettt

Lord of my life

Lord of my day

Send your love upon me

And guide me along the way.

May this life I live on Earth

Be truly yours, not mine

And may my heart be always open

Unto you every time.

Love of my life

Love of my day

Pour out your Holy Spirit

And teach me how to pray.

Let this life I live on Earth

Bring Glory to your name

And help me God now, as I live

To never bring you shame.

Lord of my life

Lord of my day

Keep my heart drawn to you

In all I do and say.

Bless this life I live o

Looking for My Purpose

By-Crickettt

Perseverance: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, Because, you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.(James 1:2-3, NIV)

Joy: You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.(Psalms 16:11, NIV)

Do you ever find yourself wondering exactly what it is you’re supposed to do with your life? The years go by and you still feel as th

Learning to Trust

By-Crickettt

Today, I learned a valuable lesson about putting my complete trust in God during difficult situations.  I often miss the mark when it comes to following God and the path, He has chosen for me.  He teaches His perfect will sometimes in the most subtle ways and I do not see it the way I should, or I miss it completely.  I am reminded that our ways are not His ways and our thoughts are not His thoughts.  I have allowed the devil to replace my joy and confidence too many

 King Solomon's Question

By-Crickettt

 Today...God impressed upon my heart the story of King Solomon in the Bible.  He asked me to remember how that Solomon, when asked what he wanted, responded to God by asking for Wisdom to lead God's nation Israel wisely.  He did not ask for wealth or anything this world could offer.  And God told him, because he had chosen Wisdom over riches, God would not only give him the wisdom he asked for but also the wealth of the world.  God made Solomon the Wisest and

God's Word Never Fails

By-Crickettt

 Isaiah 56:11- It is the same with My Word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it. (NLT)

 There is one thing we can truly count on that will never fail us and it is the Word of God.  I once heard someone say, "If God said it, I believe it, so that settles it!"  According to the Bible, we can take God at his Word.  With His Word, He spoke everything into existence.  The Bible also

Keep Your Dreams Alive!

By-Crickettt

 Jeremiah 29-11(NIV)-"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

"Lamentations 3:25(NIV)-The LORD is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him;

Romans 5:5(NIV)-And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.

Romans 12:12(NIV)-Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful

 Just A Whisper Away

By-Crickettt

I hear you in the midnight hour

Pouring out your love to me.

Filling me with joy unspeakable

And a heart of faith to always see.

 Lord, my soul rejoices in you

And sometimes it's hard to comprehend.

But I find comfort in each new day

Knowing Lord, you are, just a whisper away.

 In my sins Lord, you are there

To forgive me as you often do.

I cry out your name 'O Lord

Searching for answers I need from you.

 I'll wait and watch for a new tomorrow

Holding on to what you've said

Jesus Is Coming Soon!

By-Crickettt

 I thought this would be a good opportunity to start sharing with you some lessons I began sending out in 1996 through a prison ministry.  I hope these will be a blessing to you. I pray that God will open your Heart and Spirit to hear His Word to you today!

 (KJV)Luke 12:37, 38, 40 "Blessed are those servants whom the Lord when He comes shall find watching; and if He shall come in a second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those serv

It's Just A Small Step But, You Can Get Over It!

By-Crickettt

 PROBLEMS, WORRIES, ANXIETY?

For many, the trials and tests of life can be devastating, leaving us empty and alone.  However, there is HOPE in the middle of the valley.  Hearts can be filled, lives changed and strengthened.  YOU ARE NOT ALONE!  There is someone much bigger than you and I who is waiting for you to call on His Name!  Let your voice be heard today!  Besides, it's just a "small step" and you can get over it!  You can rise ab

I Will Praise You in the Storm

By-Crickettt

 There are storms in our lives that often seem to rise up so unexpectedly.  In one split moment, your life can change.  Nothing is the same again.  Your joy has somehow been stolen away and in its place rushes all these waves of confusion and disbelief.  "How did this happen"?  "What am I going to do now"?  There are so many questions and not enough answers.  Life is so uncertain when you are hurting.  There is no easy way out.  No "if only" and no way t

I Am the Good Shepherd

By-Crickettt

I followed Him through the midst

Not knowing where He'd lead

Yet, in my heart His peace remained

And His Word I would take heed.

He gathered me up so gently

As my feet did start to fall

Then lovingly He reassured me

That on His Name I could call.

No other love can take His place

Or wipe away the tears

For God Himself has been there

Through all the passing years.

He led me to a place of rest

On which to lay my head

Where songs are sung, and praises raised

To God who saved th

His Love Never Changes

By-Crickettt

The love of God cannot be measured, nor is it limited.  However, mankind tends to place many different limits upon loving others because of fear.  The Bible teaches that God is the same yesterday, today and forever; He changes not.  He does not change the way He loves us even when we sin against Him.  We love until we are hurt and then we stop, give up, and push others away.  We change our minds so easily about loving them and yet, God’s love is never ending.  H

Hiding Your Talents

By-Crickettt

 How wonderful you are Oh Lord. Your beauty is seen in everything around us that we take for granted.  From the smallest creature to the tallest mountain.  All of our words cannot express your greatness.

Your purpose for our lives is bigger than what we can possibly imagine for ourselves. How sad that we have dreams and unctions within but do not act upon them. Instead, we think we are not good enough or who on earth would be interested in what we had to offer.  Eac