Daily Devotion

Daily Devotion

Review of "Be The People" by Carol M. Swain

Can anyone doubt that it is indeed time for Americans to stand up and take a stand for truth? For integrity? For honesty and decency? We’re on a roll…and it isn’t a good one. If something doesn’t change then many, many things will continue to change and none for the better. When our people and our government are snuggling up to sin and mockingly doing it out front, out loud and with pride, it is a time for mourning. Overall, our lack of propriety, our lack of concern for “from whence we came” is a sad indication of where our country is headed. Knowing this, Carol M. Swain has written a book for concerned Americans. In Be the People, she confronts many of the issues that are shaping our country today.

Decidedly conservative in nature, Be the People is a readable book that covers much ground. Though one could wish that Mrs. Swain had used more Scripture to define and backup her arguments (it is published by a Christian publisher, after all), she did define the issues from a Scriptural viewpoint. She covers her issues fairly well but in many ways her book lacks an in-depth Scholarly feel.


DISCLAIMER: I received this book for free from BookSneeze for purposes of review. I was not required to give a positive review, only a fair and honest one. My opinions are my own.

Pondering..

Its the hardest thing in the world to ponder in your heart and not with your mouth. There are things I just can't understand and really don't know if it possible to understand. I could probably just push it aside if I were that type of person and do it with ease, but I am not that type of person.

I will say this... The most painful ache a person can have is heartache.. it is indescribable!!!

I believe some of the pain in pondering is the root of true heartache.

I am aware that I have someone to cast my cares upon because He careth for me,  so I can only assume the heart hurts to make me aware that when everyone around me doesn't care or lies to me and let's me down, that there is one that will never leave me (my greatest fear in life is to be left) nor will HE forsake me. That is absolutely incomprehensible to me.

(KJV)Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

The Peace We're Seeking

If we but had the eyes to see
God's face in every cloud,
If we but had the ears to hear
His voice above the crowd;
If we could feel His gentle touch
In every springtime breeze
And find a haven in His arms
'Neath sheltering, leafy trees...
If we could just lift up our hearts
Like flowers to the sun
And trust His loving promise
And pray, "Thy will be done,"
We'd find the peace we're seeking,
The kind no man can give,
The peace that comes from knowing
He died so we might live!
~Helen Steiner Rice~

"Without Christ"

Without Christ you are blind and lost (II Cor. 4:3,4), but the good news is, God loves you and Christ died to pay for your sins (I Cor. 15:3,4). The only question is, do you believe He died to pay for your sins, or are you still trying to pay for them in your own way, by doing good works? God says, "to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness" (Rom. 4:5). Why not "believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved" (Acts 16:31).

Quietness....

Oh what I wouldn't do to be sitting on this beautiful sailboat listening to the waves.. Just being still knowing that HE IS GOD!!! We take so much for granted in this hurried life we live. I just want to stop time sometimes and listen to the quietness that comes with simplicity. I long for the simplicity of life..

Psalms 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Today will be a memory tomorrow..

I am truly thankful for my children. Sometimes I sit and silently weep because they are no longer my little babies that are completely dependent on momma for everything. I quickly realized that God knew long before I did that this time would come and I shouldn't be sad, but I should snuggle up closer to my heavenly Father. He can and should be my greatest comfort during this bittersweet time.
My heart aches with happiness over how much joy my children bring me. I have a greater understanding of the Scripture..
(KJV)3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

There will come a time when I can no longer walk their walk..They will have to walk their own walk.. At this time, KNEE TIME is of utmost importance. God help me to lead them by example!!!

Enjoy your babies!!

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