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bluidkiti · 11-11-2013, 11:05 AM

Disaster Diaries — by Dennis Fisher

His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. —Lamentations 3:22-23

Yves Congar was just 10 years old when World War I began and the French town where he lived was invaded by the German army. His mother encouraged him to keep a diary, and what resulted was a lucid description of a military occupation, complete with written narrative and colored sketches. His diary recorded a disaster from a child’s perspective. What he witnessed had such a profound effect on him that he felt called to bring others the hope of Christ.

Centuries earlier the prophet Jeremiah was an eyewitness to the invasion of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar. He wrote down his observations in his “diary”—the book of Lamentations. Despite these distressing times, the prophet found hope in the heart of God. He wrote: “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” (3:22-23).

At various times, we may experience or witness disasters that feel like hostile forces entering our lives. But these times of trouble do not last forever. And, like Jeremiah, our most sustaining hope is to reflect upon the faithfulness and provision of our heavenly Father. The Lord’s compassions are new every morning, and His faithfulness is great!

The best reason for hope is God’s faithfulness.

indyfedtech · 11-12-2013, 08:19 AM

After seeing a friend loose hope from not having a job for a couple years then turning to crack and really messing herself up,I want so much to live out hope for her. Her anger and discontent is so deep. I Just pray that Phylis can see see has been provided for and her next task is to find that place in her heart of acceptance and joy. HER FOCUS SEEMS TO BE GOOD UNTIL SOMEONE STARTS TALKING TO HER AND SHE FINDS EXCEPTIONS IN OTHERS AND LASHES OUT. Please Lord let her know that we are ALL making little mistakes constantly and we learn from them if someone opens our eyes to them in love

MajestyJo · 11-12-2013, 09:13 AM

Thanks for sharing, you gave an image of my son. He has so much anger, yet no willingness to quit. He figures there has to be a way to have it all, he is so hard done by. It is all my fault.

11-11-2013, 11:05 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,658	Disaster Diaries Disaster Diaries — by Dennis Fisher His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. —Lamentations 3:22-23 Yves Congar was just 10 years old when World War I began and the French town where he lived was invaded by the German army. His mother encouraged him to keep a diary, and what resulted was a lucid description of a military occupation, complete with written narrative and colored sketches. His diary recorded a disaster from a child’s perspective. What he witnessed had such a profound effect on him that he felt called to bring others the hope of Christ. Centuries earlier the prophet Jeremiah was an eyewitness to the invasion of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar. He wrote down his observations in his “diary”—the book of Lamentations. Despite these distressing times, the prophet found hope in the heart of God. He wrote: “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” (3:22-23). At various times, we may experience or witness disasters that feel like hostile forces entering our lives. But these times of trouble do not last forever. And, like Jeremiah, our most sustaining hope is to reflect upon the faithfulness and provision of our heavenly Father. The Lord’s compassions are new every morning, and His faithfulness is great! The best reason for hope is God’s faithfulness. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

11-12-2013, 09:13 AM	#3
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	Thanks for sharing, you gave an image of my son. He has so much anger, yet no willingness to quit. He figures there has to be a way to have it all, he is so hard done by. It is all my fault. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

11-12-2013, 08:19 AM	#2
indyfedtech Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 6	After seeing a friend loose hope from not having a job for a couple years then turning to crack and really messing herself up,I want so much to live out hope for her. Her anger and discontent is so deep. I Just pray that Phylis can see see has been provided for and her next task is to find that place in her heart of acceptance and joy. HER FOCUS SEEMS TO BE GOOD UNTIL SOMEONE STARTS TALKING TO HER AND SHE FINDS EXCEPTIONS IN OTHERS AND LASHES OUT. Please Lord let her know that we are ALL making little mistakes constantly and we learn from them if someone opens our eyes to them in love

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