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  1. Christsfreeservant

    He's My Strength, My Song

    Psalm 34:1-7 ESV “I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together! “I sought the Lord, and he answered me and...
  2. Christsfreeservant

    Too Mighty for Me

    Psalm 18:1-6 ESV “I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    It's For Your Comfort

    2 Corinthians 1:3-7 ESV “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    Ambulance to the Rescue!

    Life has its trials and its tribulations. And, whether we are godly, or we are not, we are not immune to suffering. Suffering is just part of life. And, as followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to share in the fellowship of Christ’s sufferings, becoming like him in his death. And, so our...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    Suffering Has a Purpose

    We are all going to go through trials, difficulties, and sufferings in this life, whether we are a Christian or a non-Christian. It is just part of living in these flesh bodies and in this imperfect and sinful world. Some of us will go through these to a much greater degree than others, but we...
  6. Christsfreeservant

    We Wrestle

    Strong in The Lord Ephesians 6:10-12 ESV “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the...
  7. Christsfreeservant

    Big Ones and Little Ones

    Trials of Various Kinds James 1:2-4 ESV “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” I like it...
  8. Christsfreeservant

    When I Was Walking

    Do you ever have days when it seems everything is a challenge? Simple tasks that should not have glitches, have glitches in them. Everything seems to take much longer than it should. Complications set in. Things fall apart. Communications break down. Physically speaking, it is not one of your...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    Need to Endure

    An Original Work / November 21, 2019 Trials will come, You can be sure. Testing is part of life. Need to endure. Troubles increase. Need for release. Put your faith in your Lord. You will find peace. Sorrows you face. Tears, they will fall. You will find comfort when On God you call. Tempter...
  10. Pavel Mosko

    Ephrem the Syrian on Sorrows meme

    I ran across this meme when looking at my Facebook notifications and it got me to thinking. I know of a number of Christian friends who would hate it especially coming from Charismatic Protestant backgrounds etc. so what do you think about it?
  11. Christsfreeservant

    Speak the Truth

    Psalm 40:1-3 ESV I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see...
  12. Christsfreeservant

    Keep Hoping and Praying

    Psalm 42:1-4 ESV As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my food day and night, while they say to me all the day long, “Where is your God?”...
  13. tryphena rose

    Prayers for young woman facing many trials

    I came across a young woman (named Maria) outside of a local store today who was profusely crying and asking to borrow a phone. I had stopped and asked her what was wrong. She had told me that she was about to be evicted from her apartment, was with a man who had abused her, was addicted to...
  14. Christsfreeservant

    Life's Curveballs

    Psalm 46:1-3 ESV God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah Life...
  15. Christsfreeservant

    Our Hope Secure

    Psalm 119:81-87 ESV My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. My eyes long for your promise; I ask, “When will you comfort me?” For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes. How long must your servant endure? When will you...
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  16. Christsfreeservant

    Teach Me Your Word

    Psalm 119:49-56 ESV Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law. When I think of your rules from of old, I take...
  17. Christsfreeservant

    Being Proactive

    Colossians 2:1-5 ESV For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge...
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  18. Christsfreeservant

    In Practice

    James 1:2-4, 12 ESV Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing… Blessed is the man who remains...
  19. Christsfreeservant

    Wait for The Lord

    Isaiah 40:27 ESV Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God”? Do you ever feel that God has forgotten you? Do you ever feel like maybe the Lord went on vacation and that he isn’t really paying attention to what...
  20. Christsfreeservant

    All For Good

    Psalm 121:1-2 ESV I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Have you ever been in a situation where you just don’t know what to do? It is one of those situations where, no matter what you do, it could turn out...
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