The "JESUS NAME" Project

This morning, I got an inspirational card from someone very dear to me. And the timing was perfect, because, like so many of us, we need to be encouraged! The saying ,"be kind to everyone you meet, for everyone is facing some kind of battle." I marvel at how true this is! There is more, that meets the eye, when you pass by a stranger, or an aquantaince. What is brewing on the inside of their thoughts, what has laid claim on the forefront of their decision making. It could be, "how am I going to tell my family that I have cancer". or "where am I going to get enough money to pay this months rent"." My husband/ wife has left me, how can I go on".

"when did my sweet child turn into this drug addict, where did I go wrong!" I could go on and on. So many carry this with them daily and get so stressed out by it. That at times, it is your smile ,or a gesture of kindness, that will make a difference in their day.There have been times when I have needed the smile to make my day brighter! What kind of battle are you facing today?

In the small town of Kelvington where I live,I believe, on the surface people look happy, and I'm sure some of them truly are. But for some when the exterier is pulled away, there is so much more than meets the eye. They don't know, where they will find the strength to face the pain eating at them day after day.I too face circumstances with my family and outside of the family. I am sure that down the road I will invite you to walk with me as I give my testimonies about how God helped me through them. The point that I would like to make is this, it is sooo much easier getting through the valleys when you have been babtized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost. ( evidence of speaking in a language you have never spoke in before) I can say this because I've been on the other side of this truth. Since I have been on this side of it. I would never want to go back! Does this mean that my life is all roses and sunshine, absolutly not, sometimes storms are in the forecast. My troubles of the day will still be there, it is just so much easier having Jesus dwelling on the inside, to help me, through it all. With the power of the Holy Ghost flowing through me, there is a joy amongst the turmoil.Peace invades the choas and I know things will be allright. When the world comes crashing down around me, I raise my arms toward heaven and give Jesus my worries and just worship Him until I have the strength to go on.Nothing builds your faith better, than trusting in Jesus,as He helps you in your situation. I no longer turn to booze, soap operas (I was very addicted to)or food for my comfort. I turn to the only One who truly cares.And that is Jesus! I want to share a poem I wrote many years ago.I hope somehow, it will be a blessing to you. It came to me not long after I was saved, August 24th, 2001. I was babtized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost...

Whisper in the Storm

Life is a busy activity always trying our best to perform

I am trying to hear the sound of a whisper in the storm

Clitter,clatter, lots of unneeded matter collecting all around

piles of debries making me see, I really need some clean ground

Life is a busy activity we're always trying our best to perform

Maybe all I need to do is to listen to that voice in the storm

With all the worlds uncertainties swirling in my head

and all the worries of tomorrow are always getting fed

trying to find the answers;but always feeling mislead

Listen for the voice of God, he's trying to lead the way

He'll never pounce upon you like a lion upon his prey

Gentle as a lamb, He's a light in a brand new day

putting thoughts in the places that never seemed okay

trying to show me in life there is a better day

The times are changing so quickly, and the days seem to fly

that's why people feel the urgency deep down inside

scary things are happening there is no place to hide

all we want to do is to sit down and cry

The bible has all the answers even in this modern day

open it up and listen to what God has to say

He never intended for us to be hurting this way

He has all the answers to clean up the dissaray

The key here is to listen, to the words written on the page

He wants us to have peace not confusion, hate and rage

if you think the bible is a big fantasy and can't be real

then satan walks in and your soul he will steal

It's time to wake up , clear the sleep from your eyes

the moment of time is here we need to realize

there is a whisper in the storm, trying to clear the sky

the message it is simple He is trying to get across

He loves you with an emotion we have yet to grasp

you are so precious, a real treasure he wants to adore

its your decision to open up that closed door

listen to the soft voice of the Lord

he doesn't sound like a cyclone and come in with a roar

His voice is gentle, restful, calm

free from the sounds of war

Tranquil, silent and still, thats how he calls to your heart

come to that door and open it, rest in the Lord

life is always calmer when you're sheltered from the storm

God Bless you, Karen