Thanks to our Apple Pan Dowdy for this week’s topic and inspirational words!!
Getting/Being Right with God
This combines APD’s post 100 to Diana with additional food for thought.
Diana in Wisconsin: ”I’d rather head for Heaven than eat bugs and live in a cave or the shell of our former home.”
I totally agree with you, Diana. And thinking about CottonBall’s original question of “What do you think is the most crucial survival topic to start with?”, I would say number 1 should be to make sure I am right with God. By that I mean a firm foundation in the importance of a strong personal relationship with Jesus, knowing that He paid the price once and for all for my sins, assuring me of an eternity in Heaven, my life belongs to Him, and what ever time I have left on this earth is His to direct.
I’m trying to imbed as much of His Word (scripture) in my mind and heart in case my Bible is lost or taken away. I’m trying to learn to live in total trust and faith that If and when things get hard, He WILL provide.
That said, I still understand the necessity to prep, and pray that He will guide me with that and keep me mindful to remember that having enough for my family to survive is good, but having enough to share with others around us is also important.
So I guess what I am trying to say is #1 in the prep plan is a firm foundation in attitude and faith to guide the way for all the rest. Because when the SHTF for real it may not be possible to protect all the amassed stored food, planted gardens, generators, ammunition/guns ……
You may ask, “What does it mean to have a firm foundation in attitude and faith to guide the way, and how do I find it? God’s Word, the Bible, tells us how. It tells us, “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.“ — Deuteronomy 31
Praying the scripture (the very WORD of God) is exceptionally powerful. A wonderful example is Psalm 91:
”Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’ Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” — Psalm 91:1-4
Pray this scripture of Psalm 91, then add your own words like: “Father, I want to live in the shadow of Your wing during this horrifying time , and I don’t know what to do, help me remember that You are with me and that I am never alone. I cannot live without You. I cannot face tomorrow without the promise of Your presence. Today I choose to walk and live under the protection of You, The Most High. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
What other powerful words of the promise of protection can you find in God’s word and how would you pray them? Share them with us. I am going to add them to the list I have written on the pasted notes added to my Bible as a quick reference when the time comes that I desperately need them.
There are some psalms that are fairly easy to memorize, which you can meditate on while doing laundry or housework, or whatever.
The ones I have found the easiest are generally shorter, except for a couple.
They are Psalm 1, 8, 19, 20, 23 (of course), 46, 63,91,103, and 139.
1n Corinthians 13 is also fairly easy.
“[Jesus] paid the price once and for all for my sins, assuring me of an eternity in Heaven, my life belongs to Him, and what ever time I have left on this Earth is His to direct.”
Well said! I wish He would’ve taken the wheel when I’ve made bad decision along the way, though! ;)
The Lord’s Prayer——
Directly from The Father!
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“and deliver us from the evil one.”
My favorite - and guiding principle - lines of scripture are found in 2nd Peter, chapter 1, verses 5-12. I try to live them each day, and find comfort in them even in trying times.
Thanks for the ping!
Thanks, CB....thx for the ping.
Excellent topic....bookmarking for Bible notes/highlight references.