The Painting

 "And we know that all things work together for good 

to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." 

~Romans 8:28 (NKJV)

"For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

The Painting 

© 2014 S.D. Harden 

Lord, I thank You for today, 

For Thy gifts You sent my way... 

Thank You for forgiving me 

When I was too blind to see 

Thy treasures all along my path; 

Gifts for which I never asked;

You poured them out upon my way; 

You called them gifts, I called them pain~ 

Because I was too blind to see 

Them through Your eyes,

But patiently 

You held my hand 

And said to me, 

Someday, My child, 

Someday, You'll see, 

This pain's a gift~ 

Thy suffering
Is just My paintbrush
Painting Thee;
~A Portrait grande
Someday You'll see

My Face in yours

My Masterpiece.

Jesus Comforting His Child © S.D. Harden All Rights Reserved.

 Prayer 

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that Thy mercies are new every morning, so great is Thy faithfulness to us. You are such an awesome, generous God, Thy word says that You daily "load us with benefits"--daily You give and give to us and bear all our burdens if we will allow You to. And although we may have to suffer various trials, Thy word promises that You are going to weave all these together into something 
beautiful in each one of us
 who love You. 

That is why we can be thankful always, for all things, even though we may not understand sometimes, we know we can trust in Thy faithfulness and in Thy love for us. 

Thank You, Abba Father. We love You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

"The Painting" © 2014 Suzanne Davis Harden All Rights Reserved. Unto The Least of These /Illustration: Jesus Comforting His Child; Suzanne Davis Harden © 2014 All Rights Reserved.

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Don't Be Afraid

Deuteronomy 31:8 

The Lord will lead you. He himself is with you. 

He will not fail you or leave you. Don’t worry. Don’t be afraid!” 

Prayer

Lord Jesus, hold me close today

At home, at work, in all my ways;

Lord, hold me close in all I do,

Lord Jesus hold me close to You. 

In Jesus' name, Amen

Unto The Least of These, Prayer Poem, © 2014 S.D.Harden, Photo Illustration Source: Internet

God Will Take Care Of You

God Will Take Care Of You

"If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! 

If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there Your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me. 

If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night,” even the darkness is not dark to You; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with You."~ Psalm 139:8-12

Wherever we are on our journey, God is there with us. He knows our every need. He who measures the sand on the shore and calls all the stars by name, knows where I am at every moment and the words I am going to speak before I even open my mouth! (Psalm 139:4) 

Even in difficult times God's word assures us that He will provide for His children:

"Once I was young, and now I am old.Yet I have never seen the godly abandoned or their children begging for bread." (Psalm 37:25)

God's love for each of us is measureless. He demonstrated His amazing love by sending His Son Jesus Christ to suffer and die on the cross for our sins so that we might know Him and gain eternal life. He loves us as a Father loves His little ones:

"God's love for His followers is as high above us as heaven is above the earth. 

And He has taken our sins as far away from us as the east is from the west. 

The Lord is as kind to His followers as a father is to his children." ~ Psalm 103:11-14

God will take care of us. We may not have all we want in this life, but God will always provide everything His children need. He will never fail or forsake us in any moment of our life. 

Jesus said, "Behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” ~ Matthew 28:20

"Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him! 

Fear the Lord, you His godly people, for those who fear Him will have all they need." 

~ Psalm 34:8-9

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your faithfulness to always provide for us. You have never let a single one of Your children down and You never will. When we are tempted to worry, help us to recall all the times when You have been faithful and have come through for us. May we ever praise You! In Jesus' name. Amen.

"God Will Take Care Of You" ©2014 S.D. Harden Unto The Least of These/Photo Illustration Source/Pinterest

Persevering Faith

 In (Christ) there was life, and that life was a light for the people of the world. 

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not defeated it. 

~John 1:4-5 (ERV)

Never Give Up ( A Prayer Song of Perseverance)

© 2014 Suzanne Davis Harden All Rights Reserved.

No matter how dark the night,

No matter how fierce the storm,

Jesus help us trust in You,

And not give up, oh Lord.

No matter how high the waves

Come rising around our soul,

Jesus help us cling to You,

Your promise help us hold.

No matter how strong the winds 

No matter how hot the flames,

Jesus help us trust in You,

And cling to You in faith.

No matter how strong the night,

It cannot overcome,

The light of Christ within us,

So may we not give up.

The darkness cannot overtake

The light of Jesus Christ,

Greater is He who is within us

Than our enemies of the night.

Lord Jesus, may we never give up,

Lord, never give up on You;

Lord, help us cling to You in faith

And hold on to Your truth. 

Heavenly Father, thank You that Your Holy Spirit lives inside each one of Your children and that You are always with us every moment, every day of our lives. We may not be able to see You any more than we can see the air, but Your presence abides with us no matter what we are facing. You are with us in all our joys as well as all of our sorrows. Thy word says that You are very close to those whose hearts are breaking. 

In art the brightest light is revealed by placing it next to something very dark. Perhaps that is also true spiritually. When we go through trials we are able to draw closer to You unless we allow the sorrows to make us bitter and angry.  

Lord, I pray for every person reading this message and prayer; may You draw them closer to Thy heart through whatever path they are traveling in their life at this time. 

May they not give up on any dream You have given them: ministry, work, whatever You whispered in their deepest hearts. Help them hold on and remember that "no word from God shall ever fail." Thank You Lord. I love You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

"Persevering Faith," © 2014 Suzanne Davis Harden Unto The Least Of These, "Never Give Up" (A Prayer Song of Perseverance" © 2014 Suzanne Davis Harden All Rights Reserved. Photo Illustration Source/Pinterest

Five Things God's Children Should Never Worry About

God Cherishes You! His love for you is measureless. St. Peter wrote, “Turn all your anxiety over to God because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)

I pray you will be filled with the knowledge of God’s amazing love for you. I pray you will sense Christ’s presence and His peace in your life. I pray you will be blessed beyond measure and that He will hear and give you all that you are seeking from Him. In Jesus name. Amen. ♥️