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2 posted on 10/20/2006 5:36:19 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

Okay, Dolly, I'm about to get dressed for work. Thanks for the reminder! See you all this weekend...

3 posted on 10/20/2006 5:58:32 AM PDT by La Enchiladita (God bless America, land that I love. NEVER FORGET ... Some Gave All ...)

To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...

October 20, 2006

Peace In The Storm

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READ: Isaiah 26:1-4

You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. —Isaiah 26:3

Life can seem unbearable at times. Physical pain, difficult decisions, financial hardships, the death of a loved one, or shattered dreams threaten to engulf us. We become fearful and perplexed. Plagued by doubts, we may even find it difficult to pray.

Those of us who know the Lord through personal faith in Christ have in Him a calm retreat in the storms of life, even while the howling winds of trial are sweeping over us. We can experience peace of mind and calmness of spirit.

Richard Fuller, a 19th-century minister, told of an old seaman who said, "In fierce storms, we must put the ship in a certain position and keep her there." Said Fuller, "This, Christian, is what you must do. . . . You must put your soul in one position and keep it there. You must stay upon the Lord; and, come what may—winds, waves, cross seas, thunder, lightning, frowning rocks, roaring breakers—no matter what, you must hold fast your confidence in God's faithfulness and His everlasting love in Christ Jesus."

Do you feel overwhelmed by your troubles? Learn a lesson from that old sailor. Fix your mind on the Lord. Ask for His help. Then trust Him to give you peace in your storm (Phil. 4:6-7). —Richard De Haan

Stayed upon Jehovah,
Hearts are fully blest—
Finding, as He promised,
Perfect peace and rest. —Havergal

The secret of peace is to give every anxious care to God.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Isaiah 59-61; 2 Thessalonians 3

4 posted on 10/20/2006 6:14:56 AM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)

Good morning Dolly and FReepers everywhere. Have a great weekend.

5 posted on 10/20/2006 6:25:36 AM PDT by Temple Owl (Excelsior! Onward and upward.)

To: DollyCali; Billie; dutchess; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; Colonel_Flagg; snugs; ..

It's FRIDAY!!
Let's all wear red!
SUPPORT THE
TROOPS!

12 posted on 10/20/2006 7:00:46 AM PDT by luvie (We didn’t lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)

Good Morning Dolly! :)

16 posted on 10/20/2006 7:17:20 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: DollyCali; The Mayor; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Billie; Allegra; lonestar; ...

Happy TGIF To The Finest!

*Wear Red On Friday To Support Our Troops*

18 posted on 10/20/2006 7:56:56 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)

Good morning, Dolly. Thank you for opening the doors today.
AS always, I'm supporting our troops today and everyday.

Have a marvelous weekend.

20 posted on 10/20/2006 8:23:25 AM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)

To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; stephenjohnbanker; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; ...

22 posted on 10/20/2006 8:47:49 AM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)

To: All; DollyCali; Billie; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy; Aquamarine; LUV W; MEG33; La Enchiladita; ..

Wishing you all a happy FRiday and an enjoyable weekend.

36 posted on 10/20/2006 11:17:02 AM PDT by Mama_Bear (My heroes wear camouflage)

To: DollyCali; Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Purple Mountains Maj; The Mayor; ...

HAPPY FRIDAY TO THE FINEST!

Wearing Red to support our troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan!

Sorry for the late arrival - just got home from work. :)

95 posted on 10/20/2006 6:32:05 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)

Thank you for this and all the pings, dear Dolly!

116 posted on 10/21/2006 2:11:24 AM PDT by .30Carbine

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