You Say...

 

You Say…

You say that you’re a pile of dung

That in the meadows lay

I say that you’re a cherished soul

For whom I died to save.

You say that you’re an accident;

Your mother’s foul mistake,

I say that I planned your life

And I love all that I make.

You say that you’re a nothing,

Your life's an empty hole,

But I gave to you a purpose

When I gave to you your soul.

You say that I don't love you,

That God does not exist,

That I cannot hear your prayers

Wouldn't answer if I did.

May I say that I see you,

I see your every tear,

I'm just as real as you are,

And always very near;

Although you cannot see Me,

I'm ever by your side,

I made you to walk with Me

In love, and joy and light.

Not in the darkness of self hate

Nor the spell of devil lies,

I died to free you from his chains

To give You love and life.

Open up your heart to Me,

I'll give to you new eyes,

You will see as I see you

A cherished jewel of Mine.

You will see yourself anew

And I will give you peace,

Love and joy will fill your heart

The darkness then will cease.

    

You must walk by faith, My child

If you would gain new eyes,

To replace your hate with love,

Your darkness with Christ's light.

Come to Me, oh come believe,

Your sorrow put away,

I say that you’re a cherished soul,

For whom I died to save.

"You Say" © 2017 SD Harden All Rights Reserved. 

 

Prayer

Heavenly Father, may all who read this prayer poem and these scriptures hear Your voice whispering in their heart that You cherish them more than they could ever comprehend. May You help them know that their life has infinite value, that You make no mistakes, that You love all that You create, that You allowed Your only Son Jesus Christ to suffer, bleed and die like a criminal on a Roman cross of execution over 2000 years ago to prove it so that we all might be forgiven and live forever with you in love and peace. Thank You, Lord, In Jesus' name, amen. 

 ^"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.  For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." John 3:16-17 (NIV)

Prayer Poem "You Say..." © 2017 SD Harden All Rights Reserved. Scripture Pictures Courtesy The Bible App" by SD Harden using personal photos from AZ, & LA, and SC, also including space photos from Pic Collage/ / Scripture Translations ERV ©, NLT, © NIV ©

"Fear Not" an Encouraging Scripture Video by Suzanne Davis Harden

"Fear Not"

 ~ An Encouraging Scripture Video 
by Suzanne Davis Harden~

My new video "Fear Not" Features comforting bible promises, narration, peaceful video images, and calming background vocals. 

May the Lord use this video He inspired to comfort and encourage the hearts of all who watch it. In Jesus' name, amen.

"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." ~ 2 Timothy 1:7

But now thus saith the Lord that created thee...and He that formed thee... "Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art Mine." ~Isaiah 43:1

Put On Your Spiritual Armor

Dear Friends,

The following message was written by my friend Deborah Mac Manes. It's an excellent meditation on Paul's metaphor about our spiritual armor that we need to wear daily for, as the apostle writes in his epistle to the Ephesians,  "we wrestle not against flesh and blood."

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Debby's Message

Scripture tells us that a Roman guard was stationed with Paul in his prison cell. Paul must have seen this guard put on his suit of armor many times, which is why he wrote the metaphor about winning the spiritual battle with spiritual armor.

I would like to elaborate on my, daily, prayer with a more in-depth meaning behind each piece of armor:

I wear the helmet of salvation to filter my thoughts ... The spiritual battle begins with a thought that enters our mind. If it is an evil thought and we dismiss it, we have won that fight. If we retain the thought and dwell on it, we are entertaining Satan's whisper. Finally, if we act upon this evil thought, Satan has won this particular battle, we have sinned, and we have grieved the Holy Spirit who dwells inside of us. The helmet of eternal salvation is to protect our thoughts right from the start.

I put on the breastplate of righteousness to protect my heart ... The old testament High Priest would wear a breastplate of judgement. Inside this pouch were two stones called the Urim and Thummin that he would, sometimes, use to determine God's will. Since Christ is our Lord, Savior, High Priest, and King, our breastplate is of righteousness in Christ Jesus and our hearts are protected in Christ Jesus from this unbelieving and evil world.

I am protected by the shield of faith from the flaming missiles of Satan .., Satan attacks us with fiery darts and our steadfast faith in Christ Jesus is the shield that protects us against anything that he is allowed to throw at us. We need to fight the good fight of the faith.

I carry the sword of the Holy Spirit, the Word of the living God ... A sword is both an offensive and defensive weapon. We carry the sword of the Scriptures or Bible which is God's Word. We need to live and breathe God's Word so that we will be strong and effective in helping to save souls, along with strengthening the souls who have been saved. We need to be able to wield the 'truth' in whatever direction the Lord leads us. We can, only, do this with a firm understanding of His Word.

I am belted with truth and righteousness, to glorify you, Holy Father, while walking in the Gospel of peace ... Our fight is a spiritual one; not physical. The bible tells us to live a quiet and peaceful life, and we are to mind our own business. Our responsibility in this life is to walk in the shoes of peace and be the light of the world. We are to carry His teachings in our minds and hearts, spread and abide by His Word wherever we go, and give all glorify and honor to our Holy Father through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. All glory to Him!

 

The author of this message, Deborah Mac Manes, is a bible study teacher and servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. As captain and founder of the Spiritual Elegance Team, she moderates this online ministry group which is part of the Etsy marketplace. Deborah is the creative artist and owner of Designs by DM Candles located at designsbydmcandles.etsy.com. 

Unto The Least of These "Put On Your Spiritual Armor" © 2016 Deborah Mac Manes All Rights Reserved. Illustration Roman Soldier  © 2016 Suzanne Davis Harden All Rights Reserved.