Sunday morning, August 22nd, 2010, GOD spoke loudly to me:
~The beauty of GOD's presence sweeps over me as I watch the waves tumble to the shore. I am enveloped in HIS presence. The white caps remind me of HIS cleansing power. He will "not" allow me to be overtaken or overpowered by life's storms.
~Hold your head high! Know to whom you belong!
~Tremble not in fear! I have set you apart, made you different. I will not allow you to be killed, emotionally, physically, or spiritually.
~HE promised "survival!"
~I survived being a Bowling!
~I made it to the other side.....
~I am stronger and wiser!
~I am very simply, me!
~I like the person God created me to be. I like me!
~I am a "survivor!"
"Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:1b-3a NLT
Survived by love and grace,
Andrea Bowling Perdue
43 comments:
God is God He can not lie. All of His promises will come true. :O)
So beautiful!! I'm glad that you are doing so well.
I've been reading that scripture a lot lately...that He has called me by my name. How wonderful is that?
Oh dear Andrea, the picture you posted is awesome! It stirs my heart to worship the great Creator God that we have! And your words ring with so much truth and conviction!
Have a great week ahead of you.
Love
Lidj
Amazing post... I am glad God created you to be a survivor.
This post now has the song Isaiah 43 in my head... one of my faves! Thank you for sharing.
You are a blessing
Andrea
Only God can give hope to the hopeless.
Beautiful picture, Andrea! Isn't it wonderful to know the unconditional love of our Heavenly Father?! God bless! :)
Andrea,
You have captured my favorite scripture in your post this morning. Sending happiness and joy filled thoughts your way today!
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
so good when God speaks….he will not allow me to be overtaken or overpowered by life's storm….that spoke to me as well - so good to have a refuge to rely on in the storms of life...
Beautiful post Andrea! Yes, you are created to be ANDREA, no one else. Thank God for His thumb print on each of our lives. He knew along who we would be.... I seek to be all He wants for my life.
You are truly a survivor and a blessing to many.....
Thanks for sharing. I just found out that there have been many break in's in my neighborhood. I was feeling a little afraid and then I read your post. Thanks, I claim this word for me, too. God will protect me.
Blessings,
Tammy
Beautiful words from Heaven, Andrea!! And you quoted one of my most fav scriptures!!! The Lord spoke that scrip to me many years ago when I was in the pit of despair and with no hope of a future.......That scripture was the beginning of my deliverance and restoration!!! WE SERVE AN AWESOME GOD!!!
He is Faithful!!
Luv, Hugs and Sweet Blessings!
Jackie
Oh, Andrea, how I needed this reminder! Thank you so much for being sensitive to the Holy Spirit. You are a blessing.
Blessings...
So true and such encouragement. Sometimes we cannot offer the hope and encouragement a needy person craves, but to point them to the ONE who can. Bless you and praise HIM~
happy to see you at farmhouse...
always good to see a friend
kary
xxx
Aw honey I have missed you too. I so wish there were more time for my friends out here and more bytes from my silly verizon card. I just wish I had unlimited but maybe one day the country will catch up with the city.
Thanks sweetie for such a wonderful post...you always make me feel so much better when I get to visit.
Oh I did not know they were going swimming are I might have joined them. It would of been more fun than sitting on the sidelines. lol
Love ya
Maggie
There's nothing like getting reassurance from the Father.
So thankful for this word from the Lord...and for sharing it with us...many blessings to you!
Blessings, hugs, and prayers
So wonderful what God is and does for us!
I love that scripture. When we went white water rafting, the guide had that on the back of his life jacket. When you go THROUGH the waters, they will not overtake you. Glory to God!
thanks for being my sis,
Jen
By love and grace... I *love* that!! :)
It is important that we like ourselves. God's grace is so wonderful.
I love those verses in particular. They have always spoken to me.
Blessings,
Lyn
Beautiful post my friend. Many Blessings,
Praise God that you are feeling so well, love you sis.
Perfect timing Andrea. Thank you. Blessings.
Wonderful message/ poem Andrea(:)
I am blessed you came by an it brought me here this morn- always need some inspiration
I do I do..
oxox
Patty
ps- do you think it is a donkey , mule or what??
Amen! Ge strong, be courageous...God is and we shall!
Andrea,
Great peace comes in knowing who you are in the Lord!
Great post and reveals "your heart"....
Hugs,
Holly
a huge amen from me!
and I am so thankful you survived....hugs to you - tons of hugs. ok...a few more hugs. ☺
You like you.
God likes you.
And so do I!
Sweet dreams.
Your always filled with inspiration.
So true! He is so faithful!
I love the part where you say, "I will not allow you to be killed, emotionally, physically, or spiritually." That was a wow. Your picture is stunning!
"Grace upon grace" - that's said to be like the waves of the sea, constantly flowing towards us.
Amen sister! He carries us high on His shoulders when we're wadin' above the high water waders. He is our comfort and our peace. This was just beautiful and that picture...WOW!!!
God bless ya and have a wonderful evening sweetie!!!
Andrea:
I am drawn to the book of Isaiah. I especially like this verse. My verse for the year is Isaiah 41:10.
God will continue to bless you as He holds you close.
Excellent, Andrea.
Blessings.
Amen!!! Beautifully shared! Thanks Andrea for always reflecting CHRIST in what you write and that's clearly because HE is who you abide in! Praise the Lord!
Saying a prayer for you and your family this moment.
Love you!
((((Andrea))))
Wonderful words. And, I love this beautiful picture! So glad that you shared it.
Hugs!
susan
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