Susan's Blog: Five Minute Friday

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Five Minute Friday – Once Again

Under fiery trials my faith grew weak

It tottered and wobbled until it failed me

The Lord Whom I love and trust was obscured

By circumstances fast spinning out of control

There I stood facing the enemy defeated

Clothed in my weakness, not the Lord’s Armor

But then I cried out to the Lord my God

Omnipotence Who reigns on high

I lifted my eyes unto Your throne

From whence cometh my Help

The Holy Spirit rose up within me

Strengthened my heart with truth from God’s Word

Encouraged, I remembered God’s faithfulness

His deliverance in times past, which is always on time

For God is always faithful

Though I may fail Him, He will NEVER fail me

The Lord Jesus has a firm grasp on me

Once again, in confidence I stand for He will NEVER let me go

By Susan Wachtel

January 26, 2013

Even though it’s Saturday I wanted to participate in Lisa-Jo Baker’s Five MinuteFriday writing challenge. Head over to her website “Lisa Jo Baker Tales from a Gypsy Mama”. Be sure to read some of the entries from other writers. I can promise you that you will be blessed.

7 comments:

Denise said...: Amen, speak on sister.; 11:56 AM
Andrea said...: Found my way to you via Lisa-Jo's Five Minute Friday. Thanks for reminding me of God's faithfulness!; 12:35 PM
martha68 said...: hi susan,
looks like i'll have to start over:( decided to browse a bit after finishing my post today. i enjoyed your post as well as "a little something." isn't GOD good? on so many levels!

i think we have crossed paths b/f here. not sure when. i'm glad i stopped here. martha; 2:06 PM
Wanda said...: Yes, so grateful that He strengthens us again.; 2:50 PM
Unknown said...: Wonderful post. Where was the photo taken? I love it!; 6:35 PM
susanwalkergirl said...: Hi Denise, Andrea, Martha, Wanda and Lauren.

It's so good to meditate on the goodness of the Lord. I can't imagine doing life without Him.

Andrea and Martha, pleased to meet you...I'm going to check out your blogs.

Lauren, the picture was taken at our church. On the hill above where our church sits we have a cross that is lit up at night. I've taken many a picture of the cross in all the different seasons. I never grow tired of seeing it. I was looking at some of the pictures you have on your site...they are beautiful! I especially love the pictures with scripture.; 8:58 PM
Denise said...: Susan; powerful verses that remind us we never outgrow our need for God's untiring watch over our life.....we are safe! :)

Love and joyful blessings,
Denise; 3:39 AM

My Colors Will Be Clear

I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I'm a disciple of His. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, sight seeing, smooth knees, color-less dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, "chinchy" giving and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need position, promotions, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by presence, learn by faith, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.

My face is set, my gait is fast, my destination is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few. My Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity.

I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of the One that gave me life, drew the line in blood for me in the hour of my destiny.

I am one of Christ's remnant people. I belong to Him and none other. All I do to bring this life to another is done because of that blood covenant poured out for me.

I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me. I must share will all that one more might hear and be drawn from the flaming darkness that longs to consume. Reach for another, touch but one more!

Until that moment...He will have no problem in recognizing me- my colors will be clear!!!

Not only are the words inspiring but so is the man behind them. The above letter was written by a Pastor in Africa who was undergoing severe persecution. On the eve of his execution he sat down and wrote the above note.

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Five Minute Friday – Once Again

7 comments:

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