Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.
Psalm 126:5
There is a point during one's brokenness, that it seems as if your whole life, all your time is submerged in a flood of tears.
This is a degree of the heat in the refining process.
As one's spirit is cleansed with the washing, it begins to strengthen.
If a person chooses not to dry the eyes in the towel of bitterness, but begins to yield in surrender, God will lead them to a
place where they can sow those tears in praise and in joy.
It is actually possible to praise Him, to sow seeds through tears. That may not seem possible to you right now, but it is true.
I think that the seeds sown during this time are of particular importance.
He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.
Psalm 126:6
Dear Father God,
I seek You today, Father,
in thanks, in praise,
asking that You bring comfort to me,
through my giving, my reaching out
to others.
Father, this is the way that You teach us,
and this is the way that I want to become
stronger, healed, and whole.
Father, help me, in my times of heartache,
to remember Your Word,
that today, while I give in my sorrow,
You will bring joy, peace, and comfort,
blessings, in my tomorrow.
In the name of Jesus,
I pray, trust, and believe,
thanking You, giving You praise.
Amen.
~Sandra Lewis Pringle~
In GOD We Trust.
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Prayer Requests:
Mark - needing emotional healing, wisdom, in
continuing his journey, far away from home and family.
Continue to pray for Baby Lily Grace, for full recovery and restoration.
Baby Hunter has stopped having seizures, and doctors think he does not have the terrible flu, but please continue prayers for him.
Rebecca- has experienced a very bad fall, damaging her spine, which was already weakened. Pray for her healing, for her overall health, and for restoration of strength and health.
Carolyn, Joshua - finances, health, blessings.
Military troops - protection in all areas of duty, intelligence to increase, and cooperation from local people.
Peace in Jerusalem, all of Middle East.
Pray for the messages of God's love, to overpower the messages of hatred, being spilled in the world, so that His love may reach the lost, the hurting, and the confused, through His servants.
Have a safe and blessed weekend.
A gift from
Ministry of the Bleeding Heart
P.O. Box 505
Lewisville, NC 27023
If you have been blessed from my work, and feel led by the Holy Spirit,
to send a gift, please do so. It will help me with expenses in maintaining my two sites, "Greetings from the Heart and Soul" and "Morning Glorythoughts". I have many more poems I wish to share with you, on the Greetings site.
Thank you, Sandra
Mission: To make loving, sincere, genuine efforts
through the love of Jesus Christ, to those who
are less fortunate, believing that they will change
hearts, minds, attitudes, and lives.
"If any of you says to him, 'Go, I wish you well; keep
warm and well fed; but does nothing about his
physical needs, what good is it?"
James 2:16
Through Him and for His name's sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.
Romans 1:5
Come out into the sunlight,
Heart of mine;
Why linger in the shadows
and repine!
Winter's snows can't last forever,
neither pain;
Oh, come out into the sunlight
once again!
In the blue the birds are singing up
above;
Throw away thy gloom and sadness;
All is love!
Oh, come out into the sunshine,
Soul of mine;
Never were thou made for darkness,
Life is thine!
~Ralph Spaulding Cushman~
In GOD We Trust.
"It is all grace. It is not even that there is a door which Christ has unbolted, and we, standing outside it, have to stretch out our hand, lift the latch, and walk through. We are already inside."
John Austin Baker
Prayer Requests:
Shirley-healing for flu, diabetes.
Barb - emotional, financial pain.
Jane - arthritis, disabled; financial needs.
Michelle - awaiting court decision; pray for speedy
process; under stress; hair loss. Pray for healing.
Hunter - six months old; fluid and air on the brain, in ICU. Pray for healing, restoration, strength for parents.
Military troops - pray for success in all efforts, for safety at every turn, and for angels to encamp around.
Peace in Jerusalem, all of Middle East.
Pray for the messages of God's love to overpower the messages of hatred, being spread by evil leaders.
Pray for the lost, hurting, and confused to find their way to Christ.
A gift from
Ministry of the Bleeding Heart
P.O. Box 505
Lewisville, NC 27023
If you have been blessed from my work, and feel led by the Holy Spirit,
to send a gift, please do so. It will help me with expenses in maintaining my two sites, "Greetings from the Heart and Soul" and "Morning Glorythoughts". I have many more poems I wish to share with you, on the Greetings site. Thank you, Sandra
Mission: To make loving, sincere, genuine efforts
through the love of Jesus Christ, to those who
are less fortunate, believing that they will change
hearts, minds, attitudes, and lives.
"If any of you says to him, 'Go, I wish you well; keep
warm and well fed; but does nothing about his
physical needs, what good is it?"
James 2:16
Though grace is shown to the wicked; they do not learn righteousness; even in a land of uprightness they go on doing evil and regard not the majesty of the Lord.
Isaiah 26:10
Dear Father,
Today, we come, with thanks and praise,
of Thy love, Thy mercy, grace,
and power.
Father, lead us by the Holy Spirit,
into the greater works,
into the areas around us, where we
can make a difference,
where we can demonstrate Your love,
and Your power, to those who are
lost, hurting, and confused.
Father, breathe a fresh release of Your
anointing into Your family,
and stir up the gifts which You have
given us, the care and the concern for our
fellowman,
so that we may fulfill Thy desire,
that we go forth and perform the
greater works, for the redemption of all mankind.
In the name of Jesus,
we pray, trust, and believe,
giving You all praise, honor, and glory,
Amen.
~Sandra Lewis Pringle~
Prayer Requests:
Family of Sheila Hernandez, 5 years old- killed this morning, while boarding a school bus; mother, and many other children were also injured, as a semi truck struck the bus from behind. Pray for all to be healed, and restored.
Liz - husband was arrested due to unpaid speeding tickets. Pray for God to draw her and her husband to Him, to bring them closer to Him, and to help them
understand His love, His provision, His purpose.
Hope, 2 years old - trampled by horse; broken bones,
possible damage to lung. Pray for miracle healing,
complete restoration.
Jose'- healing in marriage; understanding of God's
principles in business, finances, and all things; for a closer walk with Him.
Military troops - pray for safety, security, in all areas of duties, for God to safeguard their every movement; for safety in travels.
Peace in Jerusalem, all of Middle East.
Pray for the messages of God's love, to reach the
hurting, the lost and the confused, to overpower the messages of hatred being spilled into the minds of
those without knowledge and direction.
A gift from
Ministry of the Bleeding Heart
P.O. Box 505
Lewisville, NC 27023
If you have been blessed from my work, and feel led by the Holy Spirit,
to send a gift, please do so. It will help me with expenses in maintaining
my two sites, "Greetings from the Heart and Soul" and "Morning Glorythoughts". I have many more poems I wish to share with you, on the Greetings site. Thank you, Sandra
Mission: To make loving, sincere, genuine efforts
through the love of Jesus Christ, to those who
are less fortunate, believing that they will change
hearts, minds, attitudes, and lives.
"If any of you says to him, 'Go, I wish you well; keep
warm and well fed; but does nothing about his
physical needs, what good is it?"
James 2:16
Be my Shepherd, Lord,
carry me through the mountians,
the valleys and the hills.
Be my Shepherd today, My Lord,
teach me to remain in Thy perfect will.
Be my Shepherd today, God,
hold my hand and see me through.
Help me to understand all the lessons,
which come to me, from You.
Be my Shepherd, my Redeemer,
my Deliverer, my Friend.
Walk with me, talk with me,
so that all of my time is well spent.
Be my Shepherd,
guiding me by Your loving hand;
Help me to grow and become that person,
which You have so perfectly planned.
Special Note: I have received some correspondence from a soldier in Iraq and they are in need of towels.
So, if you are considering helping with the shipments planned for 1/27, please keep this in mind. We are also sending books, magazines, treats, and, if possible, some electronic hand held games.
Prayer Requests:
Infant Lily Grace - please continue to pray for this little fighter. After doctors have given up all hope for her, she is still fighting and surviving. I know that God can send a miracle. I hope to share it with you soon.
Max - lost his mother, during the holidays.
Pray for me - that God will continue to use me, to
help me lead others straight to Him this year; for direction in all endeavors and for helpers.
Pray for the homeless.
Pray for the hopeless.
Military troops - pray for their safety, security, in all areas, for God to send forth warring angels to
defend them.
Pray for the messages of God's love to overpower all the messages of hatred, being spilled upon the earth, to remove those leaders who are aggressively forcing their beliefs, rather than sharing in love.
Pray for the lost, the hurting, the confused, to hear.
We are beginning another year together.
Thanks for being my loyal and faithful readers.
A gift from
Ministry of the Bleeding Heart
P.O. Box 505
Lewisville, NC 27023
If you have been blessed from my work, and feel led by the Holy Spirit,
to send a gift, please do so. It will help me with expenses in maintaining
my two sites, "Greetings from the Heart and Soul" and "Morning Glorythoughts". I have many more poems I wish to share with you, on the Greetings site. Thank you, Sandra
Mission: To make loving, sincere, genuine efforts
through the love of Jesus Christ, to those who
are less fortunate, believing that they will change
hearts, minds, attitudes, and lives.
"If any of you says to him, 'Go, I wish you well; keep
warm and well fed; but does nothing about his
physical needs, what good is it?"
James 2:16
He went there (Bethlehem) to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a Child. While they were there, the time came for the Baby to be born.
Luke 2:5-6
My birdfeeder is freshly filled with food;
I can see animal tracks in the crusted snow.
Icicles are hanging from the boughs of
the trees;
droplets of water trickle to the earth below.
Such a frosty fantasy is a delight to behold;
Feathers are flying outside my windowpane.
Like sentinels, birds line the tops of roofs.
Which one will be first to sample the grain?
There soon alights a royal-crested cardinal,
to delight in the new-found Winter treat.
He cocks his frosted head of scarlet red,
and flits furiously around on his tiny feet.
He eats his fill, then sails to the ground;
Red feathers flutter in the white luster below.
The north wind whispers in the distant pines,
I love Winter and cardinals in the snow!
~Barbara Cagle Ray~
"When led of the Spirit, the child of God
must be as ready to wait as to go,
as prepared to be silent as to speak."
~Lewis S. Chafer~
Prayer Requests:
Marina, Laki - in Belgrade; beginning a church. Pray for wisdom, direction, guidance, provision, strength, and helpers.
Sharon- returning to God; pray for daily strength,
wisdom, faith.
Jennifer and Brett- restoration of marriage.
Reni-job interview on Monday; pray for favor.
Minnie- possible amputation; waiting for test results.
Pray for God to heal and restore.
Paulette- MRI on Monday; pray for good results.
Sam- cold, sore throat.
Gerald, Nina - recovering from flu; pray for strength, healing.
Military troops-safety, security in all areas; angels to guard and protect.
Peace in Jerusalem, all of Middle East.
Pray for the messages of God's love to overpower the messages of hatred, being spilled into the world,
to reach the lost, hurting, and confused, bringing
salvation.
Pray for all students, who will be returning to college
and classes this week.
A gift from
Ministry of the Bleeding Heart
P.O. Box 505
Lewisville, NC 27023
If you have been blessed from my work, and feel led by the Holy Spirit,
to send a gift, please do so. It will help me with expenses in maintaining
my two sites, "Greetings from the Heart and Soul" and "Morning Glorythoughts". I have many more poems I wish to share with you, on the Greetings site. Thank you, Sandra
Mission: To make loving, sincere, genuine efforts
through the love of Jesus Christ, to those who
are less fortunate, believing that they will change
hearts, minds, attitudes, and lives.
"If any of you says to him, 'Go, I wish you well; keep
warm and well fed; but does nothing about his
physical needs, what good is it?"
James 2:16
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