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Words From the Well!
A place of hurt, help, and healing!
by Peggie C. Bohanon
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Should a footer be incorrectly worded, please refer to this one for accuracy. My apologies for anything excluded that should have been included on this page. Please review Credits at Peggie's Place for anything that may have been inadvertently omitted from this page. My apologies for all errors.Are you hurting? Then you've come to the right place--the place where long ago a woman from Samaria found help and healing. From human answers? No--from the One Who IS the Answer! Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, awaits us all at the Well today--come with me, and let's meet Him there!
This Week's Devotional: A Saving Place...A SAFE Place!?!A Hurting Word...
"WalMart's aren't the only saving places!" so read the church bulletin board as I passed by...and so many times, we, in our safe, saving places pass by the troubling news we hear of the persecuted Church...with a sympathetic sigh and a quick prayer that God will help. Do we really have any idea what they are going through? We sit in our padded pews safe and sound (except for the jolt of an occasional gun or two, i.e., the tragedy at Wedgwood Baptist Church, Fort Worth, TX last year; we sing our hymns about our hiding place, our refuge, our shelter in the time of storm...we memorize and claim the Safety Psalm (Psalm 91)--and it's true, all true.But what about the persecuted Church? Is it true for them too? Certainly not--or--shall we take another look, while we bring them to the Throne of Grace in prayer this week and especially on Sunday, November 12, a Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Let's go humbly and softly to the Well today--as we bring along our suffering brothers and sisters, in desperate need of our prayers and God's grace.
A Helping Word...or Two!
SAFE in the Arms of the Triune God!
Known by the Father!
They struggle all over the world--and He sees. Not a sparrow falls to the ground without His knowledge--and these suffering saints are more precious than sparrows. They fall in frightening persecution, terror, torment, torture, and finally death--and yet, their blood rises up as the Seed of the Church. See the countries where persecution is the strongest--you will see believers multiplying as the sand of the sea. God knows who they are, where they are, and what's happening. And nothing--in life or death--will separate them from the knowledge of the Father. Their souls are SAFE in the saving place of our God!
Loved by the Son!
They sound His praise, in secret places, all over the world--and He hears. The Son, who loved them and gave His life for them, enters into their suffering world. Miracles happen and lives are spared--or madness occurs and lives are spent; and still He loves. We cannot comprehend the depth, breadth, height or width of the Love of Christ for His Church--but it is real. That love reaches out to their own--I've watched a brother from Iran earnestly intercede for a brother in Indonesia. My heart broke as I prayed along. The bonds of love are strong--they come from the heart of our Lord--and nothing--in life or death--will ever separate these beloved saints (and they ARE saints) from the love of Christ. Their souls are SAFE in the saving place of our God!
Empowered by the Holy Spirit
They seek His enduing power all over the world--and He responds. The Holy Spirit, in comfort, energy, and amazing power and grace, calls these suffering believers to a life of close fellowship with Himself; they must be clothed with the Armor of God, armed with the Sword of the Spirit, daily, as they confront the evil enemy of their God. And the Holy Spirit is there--in quickening, mighty power. Sometimes He miraculously intervenes; sometimes He gives strength to endure; but always He is there. The breath of the Holy Spirit moves across our world, bringing warmth and comfort, strength and grace--and power--to those who suffer. And nothing--in life or death--will separate them from their Lord. Their souls are SAFE in the saving place of our God!And your soul is safe there too--whatever you are personally going through this day. It may certainly not compare to the suffering of the persecuted Church, but the Father knows. The Son enfolds you in His arms of love. The Holy Spirit empowers you. You are SAFE in the saving place of your God. Believe it--accept His grace and mercy this day. Then let's all take some time this week to acknowledge and pray for our extended family--wherever they may be, whatever they are going through. May God hold them safe in His arms as we seek His face on their behalf!
His Healing Words
Brother to Brother "Lord, we unite our hearts in prayer this week for the suffering Church. We who live in freedom have no concept of the intensity of persecution they face daily for Your Name. Lord, we reach out in love to them; we call upon Your Name to give them strength, courage, grace--and a mighty deliverance from the evil purposes of the enemy, In Jesus' Name, Amen.
May His presence fill your heart with song!
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Scripture: Romans 8:35-39
Your Weekly Assignment: Read Words from the Well poem and let the Lord minister to you.
He will, I promise! He is a faithful God and will be faithful to you today!FEATURED LINKS
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Want to know more about that woman at the well? Read her story in Bible Gateway.com - John+4:1-42">John 4:1-42.
"...whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst,
but the water that I shall give him shall be in him
a well of water springing up into everlasting life (John 4: 14 KJV)."With thanks to Songs of Praise for the beautiful music playing at Peggie's Place.
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Thanks, AddMe, for promoting Peggie's Place, including my new TWITTER page!Most of the music playing at Peggie's Place originates from Songs of Praise.
Additional (previously named) original source for some midis: Gilberto Barreto.
Visit this great Web site to hear beautiful tunes by many talented artists. CDs are available.5*-places to visit at Peggie's Place: Tickles 'n Truth . . . The Devotional Buffet
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Life issues include hosting a few private home parties perhaps 30 years ago with "gifts" given me for having a party or many purchases from guests, etc., no dates or total amount available including tax if any. I regret all omissions/infraction of law. Any official may contact me and I will take care of all issues as best I can giving to charity if that is permissible instead of tax or penalty. I regret all omissions and errors on this or any other page on this site.
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Disclaimer: I am not a psychologist or certified counselor or doctor. This personal site is merely a place for spiritual encouragement and help in the practical living of Christian life.
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