Pray for Paris

The terrorists have struck again. This time either killing, kidnapping, or injuring 100 innocent people. And not only that, but harming the hearts of those that are related or friends to these people. Let's pray, asking God to heal all the broken hearts that are suffering right now.

Taking verses from my previous post God is in Control that I think would be applicable in such a time as this.

Proverbs 16:4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.

Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.

Genesis 50:20  As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 

Once again, it's the trust that we need to have in God. Belief that He is in control, even in the darkest hours. 

In the darkest hour, I must face

I'm counting on your grace

To give me all I need

Sunless days and cheerless nights will pass

And work their work at last

To form  your joy in me

For when I am weak

I find that you are strong

And all I really need is your grace

All I need to know is you are near me

All I need is you

All I really need is your grace

All I need to know is you are for me

All I need is you

All I need is you

~ All I Really Need 

Mark and Stephen Altrogge 

I would encourage you to also check out Olivia's post #PrayforParis where she shares her thoughts on the Paris attack as well as some Bible verses too. 

God is in control! 

God is in Control

 God is, and will always, be in control.

Have you ever felt that things were going so badly that you didn't think it would ever get better? Or you just didn't know why things were happening the way they were? I have! I wanted to share some verses that I found that talked about this subject.

Romans 13:1b  For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.

Proverbs 16:4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.

Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.

Deuteronomy 10:14 Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth with all that is in it

Psalm 135:6 Whatever the Lord pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth,  in the seas and all deeps.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.

Proverbs 16:9 The heart of man plans his way,  but the Lord establishes his steps.

Ephesians 1:11  having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will

Psalm 115:3 Our God is in the heavens; He does all that He pleases.

Genesis 50:20  As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 

Above verse is from the story of Joseph. A great example, wouldn't you say? Joseph had no idea why he was being betrayed by his brothers and sold into slavery, and he probably wondered what on earth was going on and why would God let such a thing happen. . . but in the end, it all showed that everything had been predestined by God and He had been in control the entire time!

I hope you enjoyed this post! 

Day #69 - #77

Friday, May 8: Lamp. . . again :)

I almost forgot to take a picture again, so it was really late in the night when I took this picture. But I got what I wanted! The background was actually lighted up, not just the light. But I wanted to get it to look like it was dark. . . and the camera did exactly that :D

Saturday, May 9: Marshalling at the Pregnancy Care Centre Relay with my Friend! :)

And I had to add this photo of Toblerone. Mom won a pair of bright pink
headphones, and he decided to try 'em on. Doesn't he look cute? :D

Sunday, May 10: At the Movie Theatre

Mom thought that it would be fun to have a girls' night out, so
she, Tiger Lily, Snow White, and I all went out to watch
the "new" Cinderella. The movie was amazing and we
 all enjoyed going out together. And yeah, this picture was
taken in the bathroom... :P

 Monday, May 11: Red Carnation

We went to Montana's for Mother's Day and they gave Mom
this beautiful red posy. :) 

 Tuesday, May 12: Favourite Bible Verse

Wednesday, May 13: Pattern of Leaves against a Blue Sky

Thursday, May 14: Paper Beads 

 Friday, May 15: Moose Boy :)

Saturday, May 16: A bird that I do not know the name of :P

Do any of you happen to know what the name of this bird is? :)
I'll tell you the story behind this picture in my next post, which
I can hopefully do tomorrow.