Jan 17, 2020 - thoughts and quotes

Jesus knows what each of us is going through even before things happen. Many times it is hard to feel like Jesus is there, that he knows, that he cares, that he allows really hard things to happen for the glory of the Father. Our feelings don’t make things true. When you feel like there is no hope, go to the word, fall at the feet of Jesus. Be still and know that God is always, always, at work. Seek his face, cast all of your burdens upon him.

“Hold the broken pieces of my heart in your hands, Hold my shattered life.” Canyon Road : A Book of Prayer Kari Kristina Reeves

“Lord, people are saying, “It’s over; just give up.” But I won’t panic—or should I say, “Lord, help me to not panic”? I know you are on your throne—but my heart doesn’t feel that—so speak to my heart. Let me love you enough not to be scared. Amen.” The Songs of Jesus - Timothy Keller & Kathy Keller

“But whatever the works of a professing Christian may be, Jesus says, “I know them!” “His eyes are in every place, beholding the evil and the good” (Pro 15:3). You never did an action, however private, but Jesus saw it. You never spoke a word, no, not even in a whisper, but Jesus heard it. You never wrote a letter, even to your dearest friend, but Jesus read it. You never thought a thought, however secret, but Jesus was familiar with it. His eyes are as a flaming fire. The darkness is no darkness with Him. All things are open and manifest before Him. He says to every one, “I know thy works.” Holiness - J. C. Ryle