Liz's Letters

Always be PREPARED to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. 1 PETER 3:15 Prepared Now that's a thought. What do I do to be prepared? And be prepared for what? Exactly. What? To give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have! Has anyone asked you that? Has anyone asked me that? Can anyone see our hope? Or do we hide it? Maybe you don't even have hope? hmmmmm Think about it. Where is your hope, if you have it? If you don't know... I know where you can find hope, because I have hope. Sometimes, my life is a mess. My marriage takes a lot of work. My kids require a lot of energy. My work demands so much of my time. I don't understand why some people are in the trials they are in. I don't understand why I am sometimes in the trials I am in. But I have hope. The hope of knowing that the Almighty God is sovereign. That means He is in control of everything. And I am at PEACE with that. H...

either height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:39 I am so, so grateful that this is true! For more ABC's of the Word visit Grey Like Snuffie

I selected a new verse to memorize today. I didn't have to think about it, or pray about it. It was one of those verses God gave me. Yep, He just handed it to me today and said, "Here, this is yours." Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 EVIL? Hmmm. I have thought about this since this morning when God so gently suggested that I memorize it. Thoughts of how I have lived my life so far - careful or careless? Sadly, not as careful as I would have liked. For every step I have made, there was an opportunity for something good or something bad to happen. The apostle Paul says in this verse, "Be VERY careful...." It sounds like a warning to me, screaming like a big flashing yellow light, "CAUTION!" How many times have I just taken the next step without thinking of how it would affect me, or others, or especially "What is God's desir...

My post is late in the day this week. It was a very tiring day and there is chaos in my work place. I have spent the day before the Lord. This morning, I prayed about my "C" verse and so many came to me that I really did not know what I felt Him calling to to ponder. This evening, I know why. He waited until I needed the verses. I have two "C" verses for today. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 For More ABC's of the Word visit Grey Like Snuffie

It is Yes to God Tuesday and the title of Chapter 5 in the book Self Talk Soul Talk is Look Back: Forget Not His Benefits, O My Soul. Timely is this chapter for me. Some of you may be aware that I am in " recovery " and am currently working on what recovery programs call step work. Currently, I am working on... Step 4 - Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. And my prayer for my group last week was that I would be able to find the difference between remembering for the sake of healing - - - and obsessing. I had not read this chapter at the time of this request, but isn't God good that He answered my prayer before I even prayed it? Due to where I am currently in my life, my walk with God, the things He has brought me through and what He is teaching me, there are many, many things in this chapter that spoke to my heart. Certainly, I don't want to bore you with repeating all that was written in the book (after all, most of you reading this post have ...

BLESSED Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3-10 For more ABC's of the Word, visit Grey Like Snuffie

In the year 2009, I have committed to memorizing at least 24 verses from the Bible. I have to admit, scripture memory is not something that comes easily to me, and even though I know and believe all of the benefits of having God's word just a thought away (instead of having to pick up my big, fat, gray Bible), I have struggled and struggled with having good success. All credit to God, I have managed to memorize 3 verses so far. They sometimes come out a little paraphrased, but they are close. Even my husband and my daughter have joined in. They see the verses posted all over the house and will spontaneously call to me, "Say Psalm 143 verse 9 and 10 - NOW! And I must recite immediately. It is really hilarious, but I don't want to get caught not knowing it at all! So, the first two weeks of February, I am going to work on one of my very favorite passages. It is one that I have tried to memorize before because I need it so badly. Every time I have tried, I can get part of it,...

God's new testament math specializes in addition and multiplication, not subtraction and division. I know, Father, according to Your word, that if I judge others, I too will be judged, With the same measure I use it, it will be measured to me. (Matt 7:1-2) When I want so badly to judge or condemn or refuse forgiveness to another, I can hear Your Word speak to my heart, saying, "If you are without sin, be the first to throw a stone at them." (John 8:7) Help me to speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful toward others. Mercy triumphs over judgment! (James:12-13) ~Beth Moore Praying God's Word Day by Day, February 1