It's been awhile

Well hey everyone... :/ sorry that I haven't posted anything for awhile! Our computer was having problems and then when it wasn't I was super busy and then.....ha ha I forgot! :( There are only a few more quotes left so from here on out I think I'll just post once a week and then when I've done all the quotes in the journal I'll post quotes as I find them elsewhere.

Be a blessing!

Britney

Lights (Apr 20th & 21st)

The sunshine dancing in the water, the lulling sounds of the waves rolling into the shore, the glittering stars against the night sky -- all Gods light, His warmth, His majesty -- our Father of light reaching out to us, drawing each of us closer to Himself.
~?

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
~James 1:17 (NIV)

He Never Fails (Apr 17th & 18th)

Knowest thou not that day follows night, that flood comes after ebb, that spring and summer succeed winter? Hope thou then! Hope thou ever! God fails thee not.
~Charles H. Spurgeon

Everything He does reveals His glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails.
~Psalm 111:3 (NLT)

Single Ray of Hope (Apr 16th)

Someday all you'll have to light the way will be a single ray of hope
-- and that will be enough.
~Kobi Yamada

I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the wonderful future he has promised to those he called. I want you to realize what a rich and glorious inheritance he has given to his people.
~Ephesians 1:18 (NLT)

What God Gives (Apr 14th & 15th)

If God, like a father, denies us what we want now, it is in order to give us some far better thing later on. The will of God, we can rest assured, is invariably a better thing.
~Elisabeth Elliot

Yes, we should make the most of what God gives, both the bounty and the capacity to enjoy it, accepting what's given and delighting in the work. It's God's gift! God deals out joy in the present, the now.
~ Ecclesiastes 5:19 (THE MESSAGE)

Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work—this is a gift of God.
~Ecclesiastes 5:19 (NIV)

Faith, Hope, & Patience (Apr 8th & 9th)

God makes a promise -- faith believes it, hope anticipates it, patience quietly awaits it.
~?

Be joyfull in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
~Romans 12:12 (NIV)

Hope Like Light (Apr 6th)

Hope, like the gleaming taper's light
adorns and cheers our way;
And still, as darker grows the night,
emits a lighter ray.
~Oliver Goldsmith

Then your light will shine like the dawn,
and your wounds will quickly heal.
Your God will walk before you,
and the glory of the Lord will protect you.
~Isaiah 58:8 (NCV)

Beauty for Ashes (Apr 3rd)

When life becomes difficult, when cracks spread through our existence and our strength seems to leak out, fill the gaps with hope. Like gold adorning distressed ancient art, hope will reinforce, add value, and reveal more beauty.
~Barbara Farmer

He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair.
~Isaiah 61:3 (NLT)

Wonderful Love (Apr 1st & 2nd)

When I need a dose of wonder I wait for a clear night and go look for the stars.... Often the wonder of the stars is enough to return me to God's loving grace
.~Madeleine L. Engle

Praise be to the Lord, for He showed His wonderful love to me.
~Psalm 31:21 (NIV)

Light! (Mar 30th & 31st)

I believe that God is in me as the sun is in the color and fragrance of a flower---the Light in my darkness, the Voice in my silence.
~Helen Keller

I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darness, but have the light of life.
~John 8:12 (NKJV)

Past, Present, & Future (Mar 28th & 29th)

How could I be anything but quite happy if I believed always that all the past is forgiven, and all the present furnished with power, and all the future bright with hope.
~James Smetham

We...wait with eager hope for the day when God will give us our full rights as His adopted children.
~Romans 8:23 (NLT)

Eternal (Mar 27th)

The uncertainties of the present always give way to the enchanted possibilities of the future.
~Gelsey Kirkland

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
~2 Corinthians 4:18

My Lord (Mar26th)

When all my plans and hopes are fading like a shadow, when all my dreams lie crumbled at my feet, I will look up and know the night will tomorrow, and that my Lord will bring me what I need.
~Gloria Gaither

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.
~2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Courage (Mar 24th & 25th)

Optomism is the foundation of courage.
~Nicholas Murray Butler

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
~Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV)

Memory & Hope (Mar 23rd)

What a strange thing is memory, and hope; one looks backward, the other forward. The one is of today, the other is of tomorrow.
~Grandma Moses

Praise the Lord. Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord. Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forevermore. [now and tomorrow and always(message)]
~Psalm 113:1-2 (NIV)

Strength In Weakness (Mar 21st-22nd)

Should we feel at times disheartened and discouraged, a simple movement of heart toward God will renew our powers. Whatever He may demand of us, He will give us at the moment the strength and courage that we need.
~Francois Fenelon

Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why for Christ's sake I delight in weaknesses, in insults in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
~2 Corinthians 12:8-10

He Gives Us Life (Mar 20th)

The Creator thinks enough of you to have sent Someone very special so that you might have life--abundantly, joyfully, completely, and victoriously.
~?

I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
~John 10:9-11 (NIV)

He Leads Me (Mar 19th)

One step ahead is all I now can see,
but He who notes the sparrow's fall, He leadeth me.
Not only by the waters still my feet may tread,
but with my hand in His, I know that I am led.
~Ella B. Doxsee

He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.
~Psalm 23:2 (NKJV)

Shelter (Mar 18th)

The Lord doesn't always remove the sources of stress in our lives...but He's always there and cares for us. We can feel His arms around us on the darkest night.
~James Dobson


He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
~Psalm 91:1

Walks With Us (Mar 17th)

We are not alone on our journey. The God of love who gave us life sent us His only Son to be with us at all times and in all places, so that we never have to feel lost in our struggles but always can trust that God walks with us.
~Henri T. M. Nouwen

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."
~Isaiah 30:21 (NIV)

Come to Me (Mar 16th)

Hello everyone, I am so sorry for not posting for awhile I havn't had much time to get on the computer this weekend. I think I have a pretty down week, so I will continue to try my best.
-Brit



God says to His children: Are you lonesome? Breathe out My name. Come to Me and I will be your friend. Are you sick? Come to Me for healing. Are you left out of things? Feeling rejected and pushed aside? Come home to Me.
~Alice Chapin~


"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
~Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV)

Praise Him (Mar 11th & 12th)

The love of the Father is like a sudden rain shower that will pour forth when you least expect it, catching you up into wonder and praise.
~Richard T. Foster

The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my ancestors God, and I will exalt Him.
~Exodus 15:2 (NIV)

Light (Mar 10th)

Hope, like the gleaming taper's light,
adorns and cheers our way;
And still, as darker grows the night,
emits a lighter ray.
~Oliver Goldsmith

Then your light will shine like the dawn, and your wounds will quickly heal.
Your God will walk before you, and the glory of the Lord will protect you.
~Isaiah 58:8 (NCV)

"big" and "little" (Mar 8th & 9th)

If you believe in a God who controls the big things, you have to believe in a God who controls the little things too. It is we, of course, to whom things look "little" or "big".
~Elizabeth Elliot

No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.~ 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV)


Brit's 'put
(I'll post more on this Monday if I have time)

SEEN vs UNSEEN (Mar 7th)

Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and ahieves the impossible.
~?~

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
~ 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV)

Poor Reflection (Mar 6th)

Hey everyone my bad I've skipped a few days! Sorry.
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This life is not all. It is an "unfinished symphony"....with him who knows that he is related to God and has felt "the power of an endless life".
~Henry Ward Beecher~

Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
~1 Corinthians 13:12 (NIV)


Brit's 'put

Allot of people including myself have had to read this verse a few times over to understand it; it can be kind of confusing. It's kind of cool though because today in school (language arts) after reading "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder, I read this verse. I'll try and dissect if for you and let you know what I think....

Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror: right now we see but a poor reflection of what life is and how important it is – and also what a poor reflection this earth is compared to heaven.

Then we shall see face to face: when we see the Lord face to face (when we die)

Now I know in part, then I shall know fully: Now I only know part of it, but when I am with Him (dead) I shall know fully; I'll see the whole picture and understand how important the small things were

Even as I am fully known: even as God knows me fully and life fully

Right now we can't see clearly how important life really is; only after we've lost it will truly be able to see. But then we will be in a place so much better than here. So know that also this world is such a poor, poor reflection of what is to come.

Hopefully I explained that in a way that you can understand what I think...

-Britney

Beyond My Scope (Mar 3rd)

For I am bound with fleshly bands,
Joy, beauty, lie beyond my scope;
I strain my heart, I stretch my hands,
And catch at hope.
~Christina Rossetti~

Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.
~Psalm 16:9-10~

Faith, Hope, & Love (Mar 2nd)

Faith goes up the stairs that love has made and looks out of the windows which hope has opened.
~Charles H. Spurgeon~

And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
~ 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NKJV)

Take A Step (March 1st)

Hope does not necessarily take the form of excessive confidence; rather, it involves the simple willingness to take the next step.
~Stanley Hauerwas~

The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It's our handle on what we can't see.
~Hebrews 11:1 (THE MESSAGE)



Brit's 'put

I thought that since I prob won't be around a computer for a long while tomorrow/today I'd post one tonight/today......This quote and verse made me think of another quote I have heard before...

Faith is taking a step even though you can't see the whole staircase.
~Martin Luther King Jr.~

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we do not see.
~Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

Assurance (Feb 27th & 28th)

Our assurance is not based upon our ability to conjure up some special feeling. Rather, it is built upon a confident assurance in the faithfulness of God. We focus on His trustworthiness and especially on His steadfast love.
~Richard T. Foster~

The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.
~Isaiah 32:17 (NKJ)

Fatih in His Love (Feb 26th)

You are a child of your heavenly Father. Confide in Him. Your faith in His love and power can bever be bold enough.
~Basilea Schlink~

I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
~Romans 15:13 (NLT)

After The Storm (Feb 25th)

After every winter comes summer. After night comes the dawn. And after every storm, there comes clear, open skies.
~Samuel Rutherford~

Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.
~Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)


Brit's 'put

Great IS Your faithfulness oh God! Thank you for Your compassion, love, and grace. In the middle of the storm I know You are there keeping me above the crashing waves even though it may seem like I'm going under. I will praise You and sing of your faithfulness in the rain and in the sun.

My dad has shared this quote before, I don't know if he came up with it or if he heard it somewhere I'll have to ask him later. Thought I'd share it with you, it goes to show that we do need rain, but God will be there through it all.
"Too much sunshine makes a desert." ~?~

-Brit

Hairs On My Head (Feb 24th)

The God who created, names, and numbers the stars in the heavens aslo numbers the hairs of my head.... He pays attention to very big things and to very small ones. What matters to me matters to Him, and that changes my life.
~Elizabeth Elliot~

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you worth more than many sparrows.
~Matthew 10:29-31 (NIV)

Give Me Strength (Feb 23rd)

"Hope is some extraordinary spiritual grace that God gives us to control our fears, not oust them."
~Vincent McNabb~

Be strong and of good courage.....; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord God -- will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.
~ 1 Chronicles 28:20 (NKJV)


Brit's 'put

Thank you Lord for alway being there and giving me the strength and hope I need to face my fears!

"You say be strong and full of courage. Do not be terrified or be discouraged. For the Lord your God will be will you, be with you. Be with you where ever you go. So tonight I pray, give strength Lord give me faith. I'm gonna stand on your promises O God."
~From a song written by Matt Madison

-Brit

p.s. Sorry everyone for postin so late....to sum it all up, busy day!

Hope (Feb 21st)

Commit to hope. There's reason to! Forthe believer, hope is divinely assured things that aren't here yet! Our hope is grounded in unshakable promises.
~Jack Hayford~

The Lord looks after those who fear Him, those who put their hope in His love.
~Psalm 33:18 (NCV)



Brit's 'put

The Lord's love never fails and neither do His promises! Don't put your hope and trust into earthly things that don't last, but in the Lord his love and His promises.

Britney

Presence & Fellowship (Feb 20th)

In the presence of hope -- faith is born. In the presence of faith, love becomes a possibility! In the presence of love -- miracles happen!
~Robert Schuller~

So let's do it -- full of belief, confident that we're presentable inside and out. Let's keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps His word.
~Hebrews 10:23-24 (THE MESSAGE)


Brit's 'put

Hebrews 10:22-25 (NIV)
(22) let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. (23) Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. (24) And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. (25) Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another -- and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Britney

He Is There (Feb 19th)

In those times I can't seem to find God, I rest in the assurance He knows how to find me.
~Neva Coyle~

We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that He has already thrown open His door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand -- out in the wide open spaces of God's grace and glory.
~Romans 5:2 (THE MESSAGE)


Brit's 'put

Feel free to comment below on any of these and say anything that encouraged you today, a verse, a quote, etc...or a little note of how you feel about this quote and passage of scripture.

Britney

Reminder (Feb 18th)

Tuck [this] thought into your heart today. Treasure it. [Your Father God cares about your daily everythings that concern you.]
~Kay Arthur~

You saw how the Lord your God cared for you all along the way as you traveled through the wilderness, just as the father cares for his child.
Deuteronomy 1:31 (NLT)


Brit’s ‘put

We do serve a big God but He sees, hears, and knows all things. He cares about the big things and the small things. He cares about EVERYTHING that you go through from day to day. Just as a father listens to and cares about what his child does. Our Heavenly Father CARES. He really does! And I know that I for one am thankful for the reminder to remember that God cares about my daily everythings whether they be good or bad, frustrating or amazing, joyful or sad. I know I can go to Him whenever I want and talk to Him about it. He already knows, He’s ready, He’s waiting for me to come to Him. And He’s waiting for you.

Britney

Give Thanks (Feb 17th)

Stand outside this evening. Look at the stars. Know that you are special and loved by the One who created them.
~?~

Give thanks to the Lord because He is good. His love continues forever....He made the sun to rule the day....He made the moon and stars to rule the night. His love continues forever.
Psalm 136:1, 8-9 (NCV)


Brit's 'put <----(short for input)

On cloudy days we can't see the stars and it is very disappointing but when the night air is clear and you look up at the midnight sky. You wait for your eyes to focus and get used to the darkness and then the beautiful sight catches your breath. The sky isn’t just a plain black blanket it’s full off diamonds that are scattered from north to south and from east to west farther than the eye can see. When you see them remember that they are so far away from here and that the universe is so vast and so big and made perfectly by the One who loves us even though we are so small. Give thanks to the One who puts as much effort into making you special and unique as He did the stars and who loves you as far as the stars stretch from north to south and from east to west. Our Creator, our Lord.

Britney