Light in the Darkness (17/7/01)

'It's really wonderful and amazing at the same time to see how our e-mails can lift up people though we cannot really be with them or meet up with them during their moments of struggle.'

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

It is such a blessing to know you all. It's really wonderful and amazing at the same time to see how our e-mails can lift up people though we cannot really be with them or meet up with them during their moments of struggle. I have been very touched by these 3 prophecies given last Wednesday during prayer meeting (though I was not there too). It reminds me once again, that though we may be really drifted far away from The Lord, he never ever leaves us. Thank you Brendon, John and Stella for your life, for letting Him use you to speak to others.

I quote:

Some of you here may feel that you've drifted very far from me, and are no longer in my grace. But know that I've been there with you every step of the way, and will continue to be with you till the end....(thru Brendon)
(to confirm the prev mesg) Even though you do not see me now, continue to search for me and know that I am there for you. For I am your rock and your stronghold. (thru John)
(to confirm the prev mesg too) I am your God. Put your hope in me since you can't see into the future, but I am there already. (thru Stella)

Sometimes, in our journey through this life, we are so submerged by the things of the world, of work, our worries that we lose sight of Him. We tend to become dry and somehow like drifting away from the source of all things, Jesus, but He's is even more faithful. You know, it such a refreshing breeze so to speak when we can rest assured and be convicted of The Lord's presence in our life, especially when we lose Hope and yet He says, "But know that I've been there with you every step of the way, and will continue to be with you till the end"

Our God is a loving faithful God for where everything seems to be failing and going through a down-slope, He is There to lift us up through other people's life. Brothers and Sisters, let nothing hinder you from offering yourself totally to God, for "great is your reward in heaven" - Mat 5 v 12. I pray that we can allow Him to fully mould us in his own way and to be used by Him totally. Brothers and Sisters, it's great to be growing with you all, this morning, during my prayer time, I was thanking God for what we all have in common, for our gatherings and prayer meetings and CGs. Let us be this Light that shines in the darkness and I wanna seize this opportunity to pray this prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi with you all.

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury,pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen

Brothers and Sisters, take good care, and may the Lord Bless you and anoint you with His Presence so that you may always be convicted that you are never alone "Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. " John 14 v 19 Also: "Here is a trustworthy saying: if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself" - 2 Timothy 2 v 13

May be I could add my prayer for you all: "Lord, I pray for all my brothers and sister, you know our hearts, and how great is our longing for you dear Lord. Use us, mould us dear Lord Jesus for all our days are held in your hands. Dear Lord gives us an obedient heart so that we may always seek and do your will. We have come to give you our lives! Use us and send us dear Lord. In Jesus name I ask this. Amen!"

Agape, Florianne :-))