Daily Nugget

     Thursday, February 28th, 2013. Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us” (Jane Porter).

The natural man’s reaction is to retaliate when someone wrongs us. The hardest thing is to let God handle our battles and in the process see growth in our own life. Jesus challenges us to handle adversity in this manner in Matthew 5:38-39, “Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:  turn to him the other cheek also.”

God, help us to stand the test looking like You and not like the world.  Amen.

Bro. Bill                                         
God is Good...  All the time! 

In GOD we Trust!

Hugs to all of you

 Losing a child to death brings a myriad of emotions ...

all complicated ... all different ... all difficult.

Cindy speaks today about ... hearing others hurts ....

 
I'm sitting here shocked by some of the things that have been said to all of you. I feel very fortunate that no one has reacted so harshly to me.  Some say things that if they would just stop and think for a moment before they spoke they might not say but they really just mean they care about me and want me 2 know it.  I would never wish this kind of loss on anyone so I really don't want them to understand what it feels like to lose a child.  I am saddened by the fact that most people kinda avoid me because they are afraid that they won't know what to say to me and they don't want to make me cry.  They don't realize I'm going to cry whether or not they talk to me :(   Hugs to all of you.
Cindy

 

Father, Yahweh, I pray today for Cindy, and all who have lost a child.  I pray that we will all feel more freedom to share caring thoughts and compassion to these dear souls.

 
Father, bless them today.

xtnyoda, shalomed

Daily Nugget

     Wednesday, February 27th, 2013. Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

When we think about all the twists, turns, and fates of life, it is interesting to see small and seemingly insignificant events that had a great impact on us. Likewise, as we walk through a nearly dry creek bed, we can see how time and erosion has molded what we get to see.

The writer of Job14:19 reminds us: ”The waters wear the stones.”  In light of that Scripture, we must let God sometimes gently and sometimes with great force work to make us into what is pleasant to Him.

God, let me allow You to be the artist in my life using, whatever medium You desire to accomplish Your purpose for me.  Amen.
Bro. Bill                                        
God is Good...  All the time!

No one saying anything

 Losing a child to death brings a myriad of emotions ...

all complicated ... all different ... all difficult.

Pam speaks today about ... ignoring ....

 
While I've had some comments that left me laying on the floor, the most difficult for me is no one saying anything about Matthew. Dancing around the subject or not saying his name hurts me to the core.
Pam

 

Father, Yahweh, I pray today for Pam, and all who have lost a child.  I pray that even when friends and loved ones don't know what to say, that they will still be able to say something, even if it's just to say how much they loved the child, and call out the child's name.

 
Father, bless them today.

xtnyoda, shalomed

Daily Nugget

   Tuesday, February 26th, 2013. Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

A man’s car stalled in the heavy traffic as the light turned green. All his efforts to start the engine failed, and a chorus of honking behind him made matters worse. He finally got out of his car and walked back to the first driver and said, “I’m sorry, but I can’t seem to get my car started. If you’ll go up there and give it a try, I’ll stay here and blow your horn for you.”

Sometimes a lighter perspective can help to defuse tense situations. The wise writer of Proverbs 15:1 gives us this advice: “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”

God, help our words to bring healing and friendship rather than pouring gasoline on the coals of our relationships.  Amen.

Bro. Bill                                        
God is Good...  All the time!
In God We Trust!

Every time I breath

Losing a child to death brings a myriad of emotions ...

all complicated ... all different ... all difficult.

Cochina speaks today about ... her breathing ....

 
For the 'Move on' comment I could respond .. every time I breath I have moved on but the 'Get Over It' comment left me speechless. =[
Cochina

 

Father, Yahweh, I pray today for Cochina, and all who have lost a child.  I pray that You will give them breath ... deep breath ... filled with Your Spirit.  Breath on them today.

 
Father, bless them today.

xtnyoda, shalomed

Daily Nugget

    Monday, February 25th, 2013. Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug. Mark Twain (1835–1910)

Sometimes choosing the right words to say can be complicated. However a right word at the right time can make all the difference in the world. Likewise a wrong word can degrade many situations.   The writer of Proverbs 25:11 tells us, “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”

God, set a guard over our lips that our words might bring honor not only to us, but to You also.  Amen.

Bro. Bill                                        
God is Good...  All the time!
In God We Trust!

Daily Nugget

   Sunday, February 24th, 2013. Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“If we haven’t learned to be worshipers, it doesn’t really matter how well we do anything else” (Erwin W. Lutzer).

David, the writer of Psalms 29:2, says this, “Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” It is interesting to see that David and most, if not all the other writers of the Psalms, refrain from telling God what they are doing or have done, but they worship and give God His due: glory, worship and praise. Let us follow their example.

God, we lay ourselves and anything we are at Your feet to praise and worship You. Amen.

Bro. Bill
God is Good... All the time!

In God We Trust!

Daily Nugget

   Saturday, February 23rd, 2013. Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“None know the weight of another’s burden” (George Herbert 1503-1633).

In life it is a fact that none of us draws a bye. Each of us has our own set of challenges, or if you will, opportunities. Even though it may seem that our neighbor has no problems, it is only because we do not know all the details. We can, therefore, each say as the apostle Paul in 1Thessalonians 5:25 says, “Brethren, pray for us.”

God, be with my friend and acquaintances going through the trials of which I am not aware. Amen.

Bro. Bill
God is Good... All the time!

In God We Trust!

Daily Nugget

     Friday, February 22nd, 2013. Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“Growl all day and you’ll feel dog tired at night” (Anonymous).

This week someone came to me to apologize for what he called being rude to me. He started the conversation with “I could hardly sleep last night because of how I talked to you yesterday.”

It is refreshing to know there are still men and women of such integrity that even the thought of contention bothers them. The wise writer of Psalm 133:1 reminds us: “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”

God, thank You for repentance that brings forgiveness and restores fellowship with others and with You.  Amen.

Bro. Bill                                        
God is Good...  All the time!
In God We Trust!

Daily Nugget

   Thursday, February 21st, 2013. Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“When some men discharge an obligation, you can hear the report for miles around” (Mark Twain).

The repercussions of broken vows and promises have far reaching consequences.  In a world where commitment has become elusive, if not close to an extinct character trait, it is refreshing to find someone who stands firm in his convictions. 

The writer of James 5:11-12 has this to say: “Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.”

God, help us to become that man or women who consistently stands firm in our commitments.  Amen.

Bro. Bill                                        
God is Good...  All the time!
In God We Trust!

We don't talk so much anymore

Losing a child to death brings a myriad of emotions ...

all complicated ... all different ... all difficult.

Twila speaks today about ... her sister ....

 
My sister of all people she was saying "get over it" and "move on" it happened. Get off your pity pot... I wanted to just haul off and punch her so hard. We don't talk so much anymore because of that at all. And she will never, and I mean never, understand how that felt. I would never do or say things to hurt anyone more than they already do.
Twila

 

Father, Yahweh, I pray today for Twila, and all who have lost a child.  I pray that You will hold them near Your heart ... with Your compassion and care.

 
Father, bless them today.

xtnyoda, shalomed

Daily Nugget

     Wednesday, February 20th, 2013. Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“Empty barrels make the most noise." (Unknown)

The same is true of people. When they have no substance, but are full of themselves they make much noise about nothing. The apostle Paul reminds us of the need for substance with these words in 1 Corinthians 13:1, “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.”

God, Dwell in us that we might be able to touch others  with Your love..  Amen.

Bro. Bill                                        
God is Good...  All the time!
In God We Trust!

Have some fun

Losing a child to death brings a myriad of emotions ...

all complicated ... all different ... all difficult.

Peggy speaks today about ... going shopping ....

 
I decided i needed to talk to someone besides family and friends in dealing with the loss of my daughter. So i went to a therapist and her telling me to go shopping or just go out have some fun...Unbelievable!
Peggy

 

Father, Yahweh, I pray today for Peggy, and all who have lost a child.  I pray that You will stand with them and encourage them in some small yet tangible way this day.

 
Father, bless them today.

xtnyoda, shalomed