Jeremiah 17:14
Jeremiah 17:14
Jeremiah 17:14
Proverbs 18:2
Proverbs 18:2
Deuteronomy 31:6
Deuteronomy 31:6
Deuteronomy 31:6
Deuteronomy 31:6
Matthew 6:7-8
Matthew 6:7-8
Revelation 21:4
Revelation 21:4
Psalm 91:2
Psalm 91:2
Psalm 91:2
Psalm 91:2
Psalm 91:2
Psalms 91:2
Matthew 7:1
Matthew 7:1
2 Corinthians 4:18
2 Corinthians 4:18
2 Corinthians 4:8
2 Corinthians 4:18
2 Corinthians 4:18
2 Corinthians 4:18
John 7:38
John7:38
John 7:38
John 7:38
John 7:38
John 7:38
John 7:38
John 7:38
Does It Ever Get Better?
Everyday someone loses someone that they love. We know that they are in a better place, but does it ever get better? Do we ever really get over the loss, that emptiness that we feel? Do we ever really move on, or do we put a smile on our face from day to day so that the world will not see our pain? Does it ever get better? Does our heats really mend? Do they ever beat the same? Do we ever stop crying because we miss that person? I am one to say that the answer is ,”NO!” We are never the same,things are never the same, and we never stop missing that person. Holidays are the worst, birthdays, family gatherings, and all of the things that family does together, because that special loved one is not there.
We try to feel good, but that feeling of absence is there. There may be a song that is playing that triggers a memory, a smell, their favorite color, or a favorite chair where they once sat. There are a lot of things that could bring back the pain of loss. Does it ever get better? We can’t get better on our own, but God helps us get through those times of sorrow. He can mend our hearts, fill that empty space with His love. He will comfort us and carry us in His arms when we feel we cannot go on. He wipes our tears away and puts a smile on our face. He gives us joy as to where sorrow was, and He sings to our spirit that we may sing back to Him.
I know that letting go of the ones we lose is hard, even though they cannot come to us, we can go to them someday. Yes, tears will fall, but through it all we learn to completely let go that we may move on with our lives. But the question still remains, does it ever get better?
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Music Videos
There are so many kinds of music videos because there are many kinds of different music. What are your favorite music videos? There is Old School, New School, Rap, Gangstar Rap, R&B, Inspirational, Soul Music, Blues, Pop, Rock, Heavy Metal, Funk, Opera, and the list goes on and on. What kind of music sets the tone for your morning, evening, and night? What is your favorite music that makes you want to party all night until the next day?
I like listening to Jazz when I am driving because it is stress-free music, and there is no profanity in it, as it is in other music, but I am not judging. Everyone has that certain type of music that they like to drive to. In the mornings, I like to listen to my favorite inspirational music while I am drinking my coffee, cleaning, and reading the Word for today that gets me going. What kind of music do you like to listen to that starts your day off right?
Music Videos
Back in the Day
Back in the day before we had cell phones with apps of every kind, we would have to have a cable box to watch other programs on television and one of those other programs were the late-night programs that came on after everything else went off, and those were the videos that adults would watch that showed stuff that was not suitable for children to watch. There was not a button to push to monitor what was being seen, so as parents, they would take a chance to watch those programs hoping that the children were asleep for the night. Now we do not have to any longer worry about that sort of thing. There are all kinds of apps that can be downloaded to monitor what our children are watching and doing on their phones.
What are your thoughts on this subject? How do you feel about it? Are things better today? Were things better back in the day? I want to know your thoughts and opinions. There are a lot of good music videos that can be watched by all ages. Keep listening to your favorite music and watching the favorite videos that make you all happy.
My Favorite Inspirational Music
I enjoy listening to inspirational music. It helps to calm my soul whenever I have gone through something that has really hurt my spirit. I can always find that one song that speaks to my heart that brings me joy in the midst of my circumstances. God always knows what to lead me to whenever I need to hear that perfect song. I have come to the realization that God also speaks to me through the music that I listen to, and He also shows me where to go to find it in His Word. I mostly listen to my playlist where I have all of my favorite inspirational music. I also listen for new music on the radio so I can add it to my playlist. I often tell my daughter when I hear something new, I see where they got the title from, or I just taught Bible Study on that particular subject. God is always showing me new things and giving me new things to write about.
I love listening to all of the new artists, and those that came before them. When you feel like the whole world is sitting on your shoulders, listen to some inspirational music, it always helps me to release whatever hurts I have inside of me at the feet of Jesus Christ, my personal Lord and Savior.
Live Together in Unity
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvxWyn4rfcI2H9APhfUIB1Q
This is a message given by Mrs. Victoria Osteen of Lakewood Church in Houston Texas. The message is very uplifting. She tells us how we should live together in unity. She tells us about having peace in our family when we work together in unity. Where unity and peace is, there is a blessing. We may miss that blessing when we want to give into our flesh. We are to know that together we can stand and be strong, it is when we are apart that we fall. It gives the enemy a door to come in and keep us apart. We keep the unity through the bond of peace. Where peace is, there is power. We can agree to disagree about things, and still live in peace.
Psalm 133:1-3- How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the head, running down on Aaron’s beard; down on the collar of his robe. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forever more.(Holy Bible)
If you do not have the You Tube App, it can be downloaded from the play store on Google, and on your Apple devices. There is a wealth of sermons from Pastor Osteen. You can also subscribe to their channel as well.
The address is 5440 NW Central Dr. STE 270, Houston, TX. 77092 Phone: (713)635-4154. They can be followed on Instagram, Twitter, You Tube, and LinkedIN. More information can be found on Wikipedia about the church.
For many years now, we have watched Lakewood Church on TBN. Just listening to the sermons has brought me through a lot of things that I never thought I would get through. I enjoy how we are always reminded about how God sees us, and how much He loves us. The messages are always focused on encouragement and helping us to stay in faith even though things are not going the way we want them to go. Things happen that are out of our control on a daily basis; we cannot do anything in our own power, but God can, and that is when we must have faith in God, and trust in God to turn those things around for our good that Satan is trying to use to harm us. Our carnal minds tells us that things will never get better, but that is when we have to cast down those thoughts, because thoughts of that nature only comes from the enemy. We must never forget that the enemy only comes to steal, kill and destroy. He is a liar, have been from the beginning, and he is the father of all lies; if there is ever anything heard and you know it is not the truth, you know that it came from the enemy. He does not want peace anywhere. He is the one that wreaks havoc in this world. He walks up and down in this world like a roaring lion seeking who He can devour.
When there is peace in the home, there is no room for him to come in and start trouble. Peace-Freedom from disturbance; tranquility. Hebrews 12:14-Make every effort to live in PEACE with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the LORD. Romans 12:18-If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at PEACE with everyone. Proverbs 16:7-When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make PEACE with them. John 16:33-“I have told you these things , so that in Me you may have PEACE. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world”.
I hope that these verses are helpful. I pray that we all as people learn to live in peace. We have to seek peace in every circumstance of our lives. Yes, it is hard to do when there is so much going on in the world today; there is trouble on every side. We must never forget who holds this whole world in their hands, and we are part of this world that we live in, so He is holding us too. Don’t forget to tell Jesus how much you love Him, and how wonderful He is. Be blessed.
I can see myself sitting here thinking about all of the wonderful things that God has done for me. This is so calming. Looking at the water and the clouds, smelling the flowers and the grass as the day goes by is very calming and peaceful.
Live Together in Unity
Go to Youtube and search Joel Osteen, Google it , and it will take you to YouTube. There are a lot of sermons there you can watch. If you would like to subscribe, that is available too.
Numbers 6:24-26
Numbers 6:24-26-I pray that the Lord will bless and protect you.
There are times when I forget that I am not alone, and that God is always there to protect me in every situation in my life. He has blessed me in so many ways. I have to remember that He will never leave me nor forsake me. When my mind keeps me up at night and I cannot sleep, He is always there. Whenever I am trying to figure out where a place is, He is always there. When people are driving crazy, He is there to protect me from harm. When all hell is breaking lose, He is there to let me know that everything is going to be alright.
When life gets in the way of things, and it seems as if nothing is working out right, He is there to put it all back together again. He is God, and He sees all, and knows all. He already knows all of the things that we will go through in our lives; and He also knows that we will need Him at some point to help us learn from all of our wrong decisions. His blessings that He gives to us, no one can take away. He is our Father and He will always be there for us to bless us with the desires of our hearts. I am so glad that I have a Father that will always bless and protect me, and HE will do the same for you too. Don’t forget to thank Him for His blessings and protection.Amen.
My Letter to My Heavenly Father
Dear Heavenly Father,
I just want You to know just how much I love You, and just how wonderful You are to me. You have been in my life for a very long time, and I could not ask for anyone else to call Father. You have seen me through every trial and tribulation that I have gone through in my life. You have always protected me from danger unawares. Thank You for loving me when I didn’t know how to love myself. Thank You for giving me joy when I could not find it in my heart. Thank You for all that You have done, for all that You are doing, and for all that You are going to do in my life. Thank You for being just who You are. I am so thankful that You created me. I know I have made my fair share of mistakes, but You have taught me how to learn from them all. I am also thankful that You blessed me to have five wonderful children. I am thankful that You have blessed me with a loving husband. Thank You for bringing us through every storm, and for keeping us from harm. Father, You are so amazing and awesome! I do not know what I would do if You were not in my life. Thank You for changing me whenever I thought I could not be changed. I would not have my life if it were not for You. Thank You for always watching over me. You love more than anyone could love me, You care for me more than anyone else could ever care for me, and You are up with me when I cannot sleep.
When I lost my loved ones, You were there to comfort me, to dry my tears, to hold me in Your arms. You were there beside me all of the times I had to have procedures done at the hospital; You brought me through them all. You delivered me from depression. I could go on and on telling You how grateful, and thankful I am, but it would take me a lifetime to do it. If I had a thousand tongues, saying Thank You would never be enough. I love You Heavenly Father. You mean everything to me. There is nothing that could ever happen that would make me stop loving You. I will love You forever. Thanks for always never giving up on me, because I have never gave up on You. Thank You for everything from the bottom of my heart forever. Amen. This picture is for my Heavenly Father, the One Who First Loved Me.
Food for the Soul 