Re: God Loves You, Paul!
Submitted by Chris on 2003-03-22 15:47:22, Saturday
In reply to To Satan. submitted by Brother Paul on 2003-03-19 18:24:22, Wednesday
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Hi Brother Paul, Your "Nick" is quite correct....you are my brother. It's too bad we don't live next door to one another, because if we did I would be over to your house right away when you are feeling down. But I guess the Forum is the next best thing, huh? Bro, I have had my share of hard times, battled the devil a lot. He is not strong but he is clever. But as long as we stay hidden in Christ Jesus, we do not have to worry about his little schemes. I have to always keep in mind that my Father is always with me, always as close as my heart. In fact, His Kingdom is within our hearts. That is something that will cause satan much grief. He cannot overcome that which has completely overcome him. At the cross he was defeated, and he will stay defeated forever, Praise God! You know what? I just got a new job, with good money and good benefits. But I have had problems with carpal tunnel syndrome in both of my hands before, and now with this new job, the carpal tunnel has come back. I got up this morning and both of my hands just hurt like crazy. I felt like I wanted to just sit down and cry because this could very well take away one thing in my life that gives me a great deal of joy....playing guitar. That might sound kind of trite, but believe me, it is not. My guitar and I are friends and music has given me an outlet for my grief in life that really works well. I can have a trully rotten day, but I know that at the end of the day my friend is there waiting for me, and with a little coaxing, it will sing away my blues. (That's a big reason why I am a Bluesman, by the way.) But with this carpal tunnel, if it gets any worse, my playing days could be over. But I got up and made some coffee. Then I got out the Bible and read about my friend, Jesus. My great friend and Savior, who has given me a gift so much greater than my guitar. He gave Himself. He gave me the way to be able to call His Father MY Father. And He is always giving of Himself to me. Every day, in every way, brother. I love Him and He loves me with all of His heart. And with that, I really do not need anything else. I hate to say it, but I will because I must for your benefit... With Him, I really do not even need my guitar. HE is hte real music in my soul!!! Paul, just stay close to Him. Satan might come on looking all strong and nasty, but that is just a disguise he uses to frighten us. He is nothing but a big bag of hot air, really. Jesus Christ is the one who took away the keys of death and gives us eternal life, satan has nothing left to say, really! And YOU are God's child just like He is, brother. You are His forever! Nothing in the world, or the universe itself, can take that away form you because God cherishes that relationship dearly! He will see you through anything, including the problem that comfronts you right now. Read His Word and He will tell you just exactly that. I am praying for you my friend. God is always with us!!! With Love in Jesus Christ, Chris |
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