Never Alone

Photo & Text Design by: Donna Kaminski

Do you know the legend of the Cherokee Indian youth's rite of passage?

His father takes him into the forest, blindfolds him and leaves him alone. He is required to sit on a stump the whole night and not remove the blindfold until the rays of the morning sun shine through it. He cannot cry out for help to anyone. Once he survives the night, he is a MAN.
He cannot tell the other boys of this experience, because each lad must come into manhood on his own. The boy is naturally terrified. He can hear all kinds of noises. Wild beasts must surely be all around him. Maybe even some human might do him harm.
The wind blew the grass and earth, and shook his stump, but he sat stoically, never removing the blindfold. It would be the only way he could become a man! Finally, after a horrific night the sun appeared and he removed his blindfold.
It was then that he discovered his father sitting next to him. He had been at watch the entire night, protecting his son from harm.
We, too, are never alone.
Even when we don't know it, God is watching over us, sitting beside us. Whatever challenages you might be face right now, know that God is not out of your reach.  

Moral of the story: Just because you can't see God, doesn't mean He is not there. 'For we walk by faith, not by sight.'

Author Unknown.

 

Don't Let Go

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His Grace is Enough

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When I am week, than am I strong!

If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed by circumstances in your life, remember....it's not your strength that will pull you through, but Gods'.  When we are at our weakest point, that is when God can truly work with us. It is by His grace that we are here & His grace that brings us to Him. Grace (the unmerited favor of God) is our opportunity for greatness, not what the "world" considers great but Gods' view. Weakness is a sign not looked to highly upon in this world and to show weakness of any kind puts us in a very vulnerable state. But it is by our weakness that allows us to be greatly used by God for Gods' purpose. Don't be afraid to be weak.........you will end up stronger than you ever thought possible!
2 Corinthians 12:9 ~ But He (Jesus) said to me,  "My grace is sufficient for you,  for My power is made perfect in weakness".



The Word of God Stands Forever

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(Permission for use of this photo are welcome)

When we put our trust in anything other than God & what His Word says, we will shrivel under the pressures of this world. Everything on this earth is temporary & unstable, in constant change. When we rely on circumstances,  things or even people to bring us fulfilment, we will be let down. Why?....because we are not made to be sustain by worldly possessions or  circumstance, we are made for God by God. He has put inside each & every one of us a desire for Him. We begin this search long before we are aware of what we are really searching for. We try to find it in people, places, careers, and other type of "things". When we don't find it there, we than think bigger and better or more will do the job. And when that fades we become depressed, anxious & fearful. If you are searching for real fulfillment & contentment, begin with the Word of God. It will give you fresh new life to begin living for real!

Be Still

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We face challenges everyday of our life, but to remain helpless or hopeless is not what God desires for us.

Allow God to calm your heart & rest your weary mind. God does amazing things, we just have to stop & put our focus on Him.

Psalms 46:10

Beautiful In Time

Photo & Text Design by: Donna Kaminski

I took this photo in honor of the 1st day of spring, added Scripture to it to help encourage other. Please feel free to use this picture but would appreciate credit to "Donna Kaminski of Grace Filled Hands"

Have a blessed day & enjoy the life God has given you!

The Bible Tells Me So

When I am Afraid

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I took this photo last spring in my backyard & thought it was perfect for this Scripture.

Sometime when we receive bad new or are going through hard times, we often feel abandoned & alone to deal with whatever the problem might be.

Just know that God will never leave you or forsake you. Turn to Him when you feel afraid. He can comfort you.

(Photo may be used but not sold or transferred...please contact me for permission & give credit to: Donna Kaminski)