Comments on: Deliver Us! http://www.thephilfiles.com/2009/10/08/deliver-us-2/ Musings & messages on everyday worship, Jesus, and the stuff of life. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:49:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Brenda Terrell http://www.thephilfiles.com/2009/10/08/deliver-us-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5577 Brenda Terrell Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:25:04 +0000 http://www.thephilfiles.com/?p=1063#comment-5577 I have been through many storms in my life. Without my faith in God and Jesus, I could not have endured. My biggest dificulty was (and still is at times) learning to let go -- and let God handle what I couldn't. "Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference" became my mantra. I use it still when I find myself trying to "control" some storm I am in. Another thing that I remind myself of is that God is Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresent: All/Ever Powerful; All/Ever Knowing; and All/Ever Present. What have I to fear? I am in Christ and One with Him. Christ is One with God, so I am One with Both of Them! I know I will face more storms in my life, but I know God is in control, Jesus is with me always and the Holy Spirit dwells within me. At times I still take my focus off Jesus during storms in my life and begin to sink as Peter did, but I find I reach for help much sooner now than in the past. Knowing Jesus is Ever Present gives me His Peace that defies comprehension. The storms of life come and go just as the weather changes with the seasons. Faith, trust and dependence on Almighty God and Jesus our Redeemer is all we need. May God bless you as you face the storms of your life and keep your eyes on Jesus. I have been through many storms in my life. Without my faith in God and Jesus, I could not have endured. My biggest dificulty was (and still is at times) learning to let go — and let God handle what I couldn’t. “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference” became my mantra. I use it still when I find myself trying to “control” some storm I am in. Another thing that I remind myself of is that God is Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresent: All/Ever Powerful; All/Ever Knowing; and All/Ever Present. What have I to fear? I am in Christ and One with Him. Christ is One with God, so I am One with Both of Them! I know I will face more storms in my life, but I know God is in control, Jesus is with me always and the Holy Spirit dwells within me. At times I still take my focus off Jesus during storms in my life and begin to sink as Peter did, but I find I reach for help much sooner now than in the past. Knowing Jesus is Ever Present gives me His Peace that defies comprehension.
The storms of life come and go just as the weather changes with the seasons. Faith, trust and dependence on Almighty God and Jesus our Redeemer is all we need. May God bless you as you face the storms of your life and keep your eyes on Jesus.

]]> By: Mike Barres http://www.thephilfiles.com/2009/10/08/deliver-us-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5575 Mike Barres Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:39:25 +0000 http://www.thephilfiles.com/?p=1063#comment-5575 Regarding your message. It makes me think of Casting Crown's song "Praise You In This Storm." My two most recent storms were my dog getting bit by a copperhead snake and a tree falling on our house. With the copperhead bite, we had to take her (the dog) to the vet, and her right leg was very swollen. We thought we might lose her, or that she could lose the leg. I went out in the dark 2 nights later looking for the copperhead with a flashlight. I found it and shot it. Then, the next day, I was clearing out the rocks next to where I found the copperhead and found another one and killed it. I faced my fears and the Lord gave the victory. When the tree fell on our house, it was by some men doing tree removal for us. They were not charging and didn't have insurance. It was an opportunity for me to show mercy and to hold on to Romans 8:28, believing that God would bring good out of it somehow. Mike Barres \o/ Praise Him Regarding your message. It makes me think of Casting Crown’s song “Praise You In This Storm.”

My two most recent storms were my dog getting bit by a copperhead snake and a tree falling on our house.

With the copperhead bite, we had to take her (the dog) to the vet, and her right leg was very swollen. We thought we might lose her, or that she could lose the leg. I went out in the dark 2 nights later looking for the copperhead with a flashlight. I found it and shot it. Then, the next day, I was clearing out the rocks next to where I found the copperhead and found another one and killed it. I faced my fears and the Lord gave the victory.

When the tree fell on our house, it was by some men doing tree removal for us. They were not charging and didn’t have insurance. It was an opportunity for me to show mercy and to hold on to Romans 8:28, believing that God would bring good out of it somehow.

Mike Barres

\o/ Praise Him

]]> By: Diana http://www.thephilfiles.com/2009/10/08/deliver-us-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5574 Diana Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:59:49 +0000 http://www.thephilfiles.com/?p=1063#comment-5574 I am in a storm with my husband. He was recently diagnosed with a cancer that is not curable, but treatable. We don't doubt God being with us. I'm just not sure what that means in real, daily living terms. He may or may not have times again when he feels well. God doesn't give us those assurances. We will be able to handle this. We have no choice. We are supported by friends, family, the American Cancer Society, your message today in Highlights. We have been provided everything we need and more. I am at peace. I am in a storm with my husband. He was recently diagnosed with a cancer that is not curable, but treatable. We don’t doubt God being with us. I’m just not sure what that means in real, daily living terms. He may or may not have times again when he feels well. God doesn’t give us those assurances. We will be able to handle this. We have no choice. We are supported by friends, family, the American Cancer Society, your message today in Highlights. We have been provided everything we need and more. I am at peace.

]]> By: Donna http://www.thephilfiles.com/2009/10/08/deliver-us-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5573 Donna Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:11:33 +0000 http://www.thephilfiles.com/?p=1063#comment-5573 It took several storms in my life before I finally realized Who was helping me through and out of them. I do, at times, still lose my focus - gazing instead at the crashing waves around me. I think, like Peter, when I start sinking far enough, I finally remember to cry out to Him. The storm I am in now has been a long one. Recently, I again lost focus and starting fearing the waves. I can say today, however, that while my circumstances have not changed, my attitude has... I have remembered the various other storms through which He has safely seen me and my confidence and hope is renewed that He is present in this storm and will see me safely through! Thank you for your thought provoking article! We are told to 'remind one another'... and articles such as this do remind us of Him and all He has done for us, collectively and individually! It took several storms in my life before I finally realized Who was helping me through and out of them. I do, at times, still lose my focus – gazing instead at the crashing waves around me. I think, like Peter, when I start sinking far enough, I finally remember to cry out to Him.
The storm I am in now has been a long one. Recently, I again lost focus and starting fearing the waves. I can say today, however, that while my circumstances have not changed, my attitude has… I have remembered the various other storms through which He has safely seen me and my confidence and hope is renewed that He is present in this storm and will see me safely through!
Thank you for your thought provoking article! We are told to ‘remind one another’… and articles such as this do remind us of Him and all He has done for us, collectively and individually!

]]> By: Rich Cummings http://www.thephilfiles.com/2009/10/08/deliver-us-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5572 Rich Cummings Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:09:50 +0000 http://www.thephilfiles.com/?p=1063#comment-5572 I have 4 Children, the last 2 ( Laurie= age 15 downs syndrome and Josh age 11 = Autistic). I have struggled with my Autistic son. About a month ago Our church puts on a camp for parents of Autistic kids in the mountains called Friends of Angels. When I got there I took Josh to the cafeteria and he started to go after other folks plates of food. I had to get him out of there. When we went back to the cabin, I was thinking this was a mistake. However the caretakers came and i was relieved to find that one of them I knew and had been working with Autistic kids for 11 yrs. That freed me up to go to the group sessions. I found wonderful people leading the group and they recommended a book " Whale Done" to read. I bought that book and it was extremely good for me as basically it is about accenuating the positive, ignoring bad behavior and getting my child to refocus. I was good for two weeks with my son after reading that book. Then I went back to my old ways. Then I realized that I have to pray for Josh, Read appropriate scripture and go back to Whale Done to get pointers. But i struggle with putting god first in my life each day. So that is why I'm writing this this AM to start the focus. Thanks Rick I have 4 Children, the last 2 ( Laurie= age 15 downs syndrome and Josh age 11 = Autistic). I have struggled with my Autistic son. About a month ago Our church puts on a camp for parents of Autistic kids in the mountains called Friends of Angels. When I got there I took Josh to the cafeteria and he started to go after other folks plates of food. I had to get him out of there. When we went back to the cabin, I was thinking this was a mistake. However the caretakers came and i was relieved to find that one of them I knew and had been working with Autistic kids for 11 yrs. That freed me up to go to the group sessions. I found wonderful people leading the group and they recommended a book ” Whale Done” to read. I bought that book and it was extremely good for me as basically it is about accenuating the positive, ignoring bad behavior and getting my child to refocus. I was good for two weeks with my son after reading that book. Then I went back to my old ways. Then I realized that I have to pray for Josh, Read appropriate scripture and go back to Whale Done to get pointers. But i struggle with putting god first in my life each day. So that is why I’m writing this this AM to start the focus. Thanks Rick

]]> By: Brenda http://www.thephilfiles.com/2009/10/08/deliver-us-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5571 Brenda Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:09:43 +0000 http://www.thephilfiles.com/?p=1063#comment-5571 please pray for me please pray for me

]]> By: Brenda http://www.thephilfiles.com/2009/10/08/deliver-us-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5570 Brenda Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:08:54 +0000 http://www.thephilfiles.com/?p=1063#comment-5570 I have been struggling in my business for the last 3 years and some of it actually almost reach me but just like a cake drop on the floor. I close deals to find money withheld and unpaid. I owe an amount and until now unable to pay back. All the shares I bought are either taken off the board or way below the price. I ask GOd to give me a breakthru and I know it will come for He says that He is the one who gives me power to create wealth. I dont know how long I can hold on to my faith as its been a long time and I see my family relationship souring. Sometimes it's tiring to wait. I have been struggling in my business for the last 3 years and some of it actually almost reach me but just like a cake drop on the floor. I close deals to find money withheld and unpaid. I owe an amount and until now unable to pay back. All the shares I bought are either taken off the board or way below the price.
I ask GOd to give me a breakthru and I know it will come for He says that He is the one who gives me power to create wealth. I dont know how long I can hold on to my faith as its been a long time and I see my family relationship souring. Sometimes it’s tiring to wait.

]]> By: meves sivara http://www.thephilfiles.com/2009/10/08/deliver-us-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5569 meves sivara Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:33:46 +0000 http://www.thephilfiles.com/?p=1063#comment-5569 thank you , iam actually going through the storm , in fact , storms . but one thing that i have always been aware was in the end i will be a victor . the good thing i know now is Jesus can actually meet with me in the storm and help me out , i thought he was away to teach me a lesson and would only come when He thought i had enough . iam being struck left right and centre , please God come and meet me , take me out of these storms and land me on better ground . i love you Lord and i trust in you. AMEN thank you , iam actually going through the storm , in fact , storms . but one thing that i have always been aware was in the end i will be a victor . the good thing i know now is Jesus can actually meet with me in the storm and help me out , i thought he was away to teach me a lesson and would only come when He thought i had enough . iam being struck left right and centre , please God come and meet me , take me out of these storms and land me on better ground . i love you Lord and i trust in you. AMEN

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