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Encouragement – brandon

Brandon

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Posts: 594
From: Kansas City, Mo, USA
Registered: 02-02-2004
Yes, as the subject says, "Encouragement". Last night I went to bed feeling rather discouraged because of the way my life has been going recently. God had given me a vision some two years ago, and what He said to me in it was very important (if you want to read about it then email me), it went directly to my heart, and it was indeed awesome. Over the last couple of years I have tried my best to fulfill this vision, but alas, my efforts have done nothing that I can see, and I have become worn out. So last night I kinda felt discouraged because the thought of how things were going was very discouraging. But while I was sleeping, it seemed as if someone was singing to me... this is the song that I heard:

quote:

You know it ain't no use, banging your head, up against that cold stone wall,

Cause nobody's perfect, except for the Lord, and even the best bound to fall,

Remember He is de vine, and you are de branch,
He'd love to get you through it if you'd give Him a chance,
Just keep doing your best,
And pray that it's blessed,
And Jesus takes care of the rest.

Yes the Lord said that He'd take care of the rest, He's gonna do it,
He'll take care of the rest, He'll see you through it,
He'll take care of the rest, the devil blew it,
He'll take care of the, He'll take care of the rest.


Just think about Moses, in front of the burning bush, barefoot on the Holy ground,

You know, he must have been thinking, what's an old dude like me,
Gonna tell em all when I go down, go down Moses,
The Lord said, hey Moe, don't you worry about going down south,
I'll be saying every word that comes out of your mouth,
Just keep doing your best, and pray that it's blessed,
Hey Moe, I'll take care of the rest.

Yes the Lord said that He'd take care of the rest, he's gonna do it,
He'll take care of the rest, He'll see you through it,
He'll take care of the rest, oh, Pharaoh blew it,
He'll take care of the, He'll take care of the rest.

Just believe, and you'll receive, that comfort you need,
You just think about all those lonely people you know,
They've got everything they want, but they have empty souls,

Well, He'll take care of the,
He'll take care of the,
He'll take care of the, care of the rest!


You just think about Noah, toting his umbrella, when there wasn't a cloud in the sky,

All his neighbors would laugh
at his pet giraffe,
and would (ho ho)
snicker as he passed by,

But the Lord said, hey Noah, be cool, just keep building that boat,
It's only a matter of time till they see who's gonna float,
You just keep doing your best, and pray that it's blessed,
Hey Noah, I'll take care of the rest, I'm the weatherman.

The Lord said that he'll take care of the rest, He's gonna do it,
He'll take care of the rest, He'll see you through it,
He'll take care of the rest, his neighbors blew it,
He'll take care of the rest, He's gonna do it, He's gonna do it,
He'll take care of the rest, only Jesus can see you through it,
He'll take care of the rest, yes, yes, yes,
He'll take care of the, He'll take care of the rest.



Even though my life isn't where I think it should be, I do recognize that I'm here for a reason, and I'll do what I can with what I have currently, for the glory of His name. I was listening to a sermon on the radio where the speaker was talking about stewardship, and it kinda struck a cord. So I have made up my mind that no matter where God has me, I will do what I can to glorify His name. Even if I'm not where I think I should be. Actually the only way to fail is to give up, as long as I keep "doing my best", and it is of the Lord, then I believe that God knows what He is doing! God Bless!

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I wanna die
And let You give
Your Life to me
So that I might live

[This message has been edited by brandon (edited January 26, 2005).]

Max

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Posts: 523
From: IA
Registered: 09-19-2004
Right on, sometimes God decides to hit us with a 2X4, I myself get hit all the time!

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* Eagles may soar, but weasels aren't sucked in jet engines.

D-SIPL

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Posts: 1345
From: Maesteg, Wales
Registered: 07-21-2001
quote:
Originally posted by brandon:
Yes, as the subject says, "Encouragement". Last night I went to bed feeling rather discouraged because of the way my life has been going recently. God had given me a vision some two years ago, and what He said to me in it was very important (if you want to read about it then email me), it went directly to my heart, and it was indeed awesome. Over the last couple of years I have tried my best to fulfill this vision, but alas, my efforts have done nothing that I can see, and I have become worn out. So last night I kinda felt discouraged because the thought of how things were going was very discouraging. But while I was sleeping, it seemed as if someone was singing to me... this is the song that I heard:


Even though my life isn't where I think it should be, I do recognize that I'm here for a reason, and I'll do what I can with what I have currently, for the glory of His name. I was listening to a sermon on the radio where the speaker was talking about stewardship, and it kinda struck a cord. So I have made up my mind that no matter where God has me, I will do what I can to glorify His name. Even if I'm not where I think I should be. Actually the only way to fail is to give up, as long as I keep "doing my best", and it is of the Lord, then I believe that God knows what He is doing! God Bless!


Thats awesome Brandon. Your talents are greatly appreciated by me, and believe me you are VERY talented. I couldn't think of anyone on this site I would rather work alongside.

It's easy to get discouraged and down, but as you say the most important thing is doing what ever God has called us to do. There is no one I would rather serve then the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords and that is such an awesome privelage, to be able to serve Him.

Be encouraged!

--D-SIPL

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