Hey ya'll,
With the christmas season coming around everyone is getting ready to celebrate the wonderful birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. This year is going to be very different from last christmas because my father was called to Iraq and won't be here for Christmas. He has been gone since early January this year and won't be back till early Feburary next year.
I am so proud of my father for fighting for his country and accepting this hard trial even thought it isn't what he had in mind for 2009. It has been hard on us to live without him and have him gone for so long, but i can have a peace of mind because i know that my dad is in God's hands and that can't get any better.
So anyway i have been down lately and these verses i found have encouraged me a lot! I hope they are able to encourage you in some way also.
Deuterononmy 31: 6
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear of be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will never leave you or forsake you.
Psalm 121: 1
I life up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
1 Cor. 2: 5
That your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.
I would appreciate prayer for my family and especially my father during this hard time. Also that he would continue to be safe over there! Thank you all!
God Bless,
Miranda
11 comments:
I will be praying for you and your family, Miranda. I know it is a tough time for you having your Dad in Iraq. Those Scripture verses are very encouraging! Thanks for sharing them!
~Hannah
Like your new profile pic!!
Thanks hannah! I appreciate you prayers! :-)
God Bless,
Miranda
I will be praying!! I know that must be hard to be without your dad for so long, but you're right: he's in God's hands! And hopefully knowing that will serve as a great comfort. :) Those are some wonderful verses you posted!
Blessings,
~Taylor
Thanks, taylor! Me and my family appreciate every out there praying for us!
Bless you all!
Miranda
I'll be praying hard, for you and your family, this Christmas! I can't imagine what your going through, I just know I wouldn't want to go through it! I love those verses, and you know that I LOVE Psalm 121! I named my blog after it, so I must love it! : )
Praying for you right now, Miranda!
~Micah
Hi Miranda,
I am praying for you and your family this Christmas and for your dad while he is in Iraq. My life verse is Joshua 1:9. Check it out!
Thank you very much for your kind comments on my blog. And in answer to your question, you are more than welcome to follow my blog if you wish =)
It is so wonderful that you sing too! Praise the Lord for the wonderful opportunity to sing with your church's worship band. That is something that I would love to do, but God has not opened the door for that. However, "I will worship while I'm waiting" right?! Ever since I was very young, I have always had a song in my heart. Taking lessons was a dream come true, and like you, I can't wait to see how the Lord uses me for His glory...
God Bless you richly,
Josh
By the way, I forgot to mention this in my comment above. Regarding your dad in Iraq, I would assume he is in the military? If so, have you heard the song I'll Be brave This Christmas ? It's from Big Daddy Weave and I just heard it on the radio. Check it out, I think it will really touch your heart.
In Christ,
Josh
Thanks ya'll for your comments! it means a lot to know people are praying out there for my dad! I know he appreciates it also!
Josh, Thanks for the bible verse. I liked it very much! I also love that "while I'm waiting" song a lot!!
Regarding my father, yes he is in the Military and the branch of the Navy. We are all so proud of him!
I haven't heard that song, but i will definitely look it up. Thank you for suggesting it. Since I like music and singing i am always on the lookout for good encouraging songs!
I hope your voice lessongs continue to go well and that you glorify God, in whatever area he has in mind, through them!
God Bless,
Miranda
Josh,
I listened to that Big Daddy Weave song that you suggested and it really did touch my heart! It was encouraging and very comforting! Thank you!
Being brave this christmas!
Miranda
Hi Miranda,
I want to encourage you to go to this Blog:
http://hopescancerdiary.blogspot.com/
Hope is a fourteen year old girl who is fighting cancer since november
Her Dad died a year ago, She really needs our prayers and please leave a word of encouragement on her blog. Her faith in God is amazing! Her post:"Why I need God" was such a encouragement to me.
Please pass this prayer request on to your friends and family.
I'll be praying for you and your family
Those are very encouraging verses thanks for sharing!
God bless
~Grace
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