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)


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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