He Is Also Coming Back

All of us who love him should make a commitment to think about Jesus always. When our minds stray, an alarm should go off, sirens should scream and red lights should flash to remind us to bring our minds back to Jesus.

As we all know, daily life is becoming more dangerous. While living in fear is not God's desire for us, we can no longer be assured that we will never encounter a fatal situation. We don't know when we could unexpectedly leave this earth. While I know that I am saved through the Shed Blood of Our Dear Savior, Jesus Christ, that is not enough for me. 

Should I leave unexpectedly in any way or should he return before I leave this earth, I want my mind to be as closely upon him as it can be at that moment. I don't want my mind consumed by the cares of this world, desires and distractions when the Word tells me that My Savior will come back in the twinkling of an eye.

During this Easter Day celebration, let us remember that yes, Jesus has risen. Yes, Jesus is alive but he also is coming back and is worthy of our daily thoughts.  

For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. (I Thessalonians 5:2)

Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed—in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. (I Corinthians 15:51-52)

For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. (I Thessalonians 4:16-17)

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Poetry: Lord, How Sweet Is Your Word

LORD, HOW SWEET IS YOUR WORD

How sweet is your Word in suffering,

Though oft' the burden is great.

It feels unbearably frequent,

Such difficulty of late.

Your Word is a precious ointment,

Oft' applied in much duress.

Your Word is a pathway lamplight.

With your Word I make progress.

I read and feel much freedom.

A breath of joy I breathe.

I lose myself in scriptures,

Where found is sweet relief.

Your Word, I'll never shun it,

Though hurting hinders me.

The two-edged sword of sweetness

Is what I need from thee.

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(c)Sandra Johnson/Draw Nigh To Hope

Christian Bookmarks: Mountain Moving Faith

MOUNTAIN MOVING FAITH 5 BOOKMARKS PK

Print these power to move mountains bookmarks onto heavyweight paper or card stock, cut out, laminate or leave as is, punch holes to add optional tassels or charm dangles.

The 5 paraphrased scriptures encourage anyone reading them to doubt not but be believing. Matthew 21:21, Matthew 17:20, Mark 11:23, II Samuel 22:34 and Psalm 18:33 are the featured verses.

These Christian bookmarks to print can be used in collage, journal designs, altered art, paper crafting, book arts and other creative techniques.

See more details about these bookmarks with scripture verses and other Christian printable bookmarks at Draw Nigh To Hope Shop.

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Use these printable faith bookmarks to fill your life with reminders of Christian living. 

Spend your money on merchandise that glorifies God Our Father and Jesus Christ Our Lord and Savior. 

Surround yourself everyday with products that invite in The Holy Spirit, Our Comforter and Guide.

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Poetry: The Staying Hand

THE STAYING HAND

A puff of breeze,

A gentle nudging

And the Holy Spirit has

Impressed the day upon me.

How I should think, feel

And behave in honor of Thee.

Or an answer to a question,

Or a new direction

Is what the gentle push gives,

A holy correction.

Like a staying hand upon my arm

And a sweet, soft voice saying, "Wait",

The Holy Spirit speaks to me.

Like a gentle nudging.

Like a puff of breeze. 

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(c)Sandra Johnson/Draw Nigh To Hope

Christian Products: Get Well Healing Prayers Pocket Cards

Get Well Healing Prayers Pocket Cards Printable

These Christian get well soon cards are printable Christian prayers. They can be easily handed out to family, friends, co-workers, anyone needing healing words. Get well Christian cards with get well soon Christian messages help guide the patient to healing thoughts. 

Unlike greeting cards, pocket cards are easier to hold onto. They can be slipped into a wallet, pocket, purse or journal. They can be easily held in the palm and referred to for encouragement and strength. Praying for you cards with pray with me verses will be appreciated by those suffering illness. 

Print these 2x3" cards on paper or card stock, cut out, laminate or leave as is. You can even punch holes into the top of each one to make them into mini bookmarkers, adding optional tassels or charm dangles. They also can be used in collage, journal designs, altered art, paper crafting, book arts and other creative techniques.

See more details about these Christian printables at Draw Nigh To Hope Shop.

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Fill your life with reminders of Christian living. 

Spend your money on merchandise that glorifies God Our Father and Jesus Christ Our Lord and Savior. 

Surround yourself with products that invite in The Holy Spirit, Our Comforter and Guide, everyday.

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Poetry: Be Honest With God

BE HONEST WITH GOD

No matter what I think

Or what I do,

The most important thing

Is that I be honest with you.

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(c)Sandra Johnson/Draw Nigh To Hope

Poetry: My IV

MY IV

Dear Lord, your Word gives me such joy

And causes my spirit to soar.

It’s hard to explain,

But those who eat it daily

Know that exhilaration from pain.

Like an infusion or injection of jet fuel,

I am made to feel like

Anything is possible.

I can soar above

Problems, offenses and lack.

Dear Lord, your Word is my IV.

I’m on it every day,

All day, throughout the day.

I’m hooked up,

And I live!

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(c)Sandra Johnson/Draw Nigh To Hope

Poetry: Forgiveness In Haiku Form

 The brook is babbling,

"Let it go, let go now!"

Water under bridge.

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Forgiveness is often not easy at all. Because of what many of us have endured, we feel like we just can't. Our hearts and minds are not able to forgive what we may feel is unforgiveable or is a long-standing hurt. 

Those who love the Lord know that our power to forgive comes through our determination to walk in the light as he is in the light, to seek his face daily and to draw nigh to him. When we purpose daily to glorify God, uplift Jesus and obey the voice of the Holy Spirit, there is nothing that we can't come to forgive. Notice the word come. 

The ability to forgive a hurt(s) may not come immediately. It may take delving into the scriptures, several prayer and fasting sessions or some laying on of hands, anointing with oil and prayer by more advanced Christians. It may take any combination of these, or none of these. We know that some Christians are delivered from unforgiveness upon choosing to forgive and believe God. 

Whatever it takes and however long, it is our choices to believe that will allow the Holy Spirit to work. Forgiveness is a choice. When we choose it, the Holy Spirit can then soften and heal our hearts and lead us to do what Christ died to give to us. We are forgiven of all, past, present and future. We believe that. We must learn to forgive. 

Ephesians 4:32

Matthew 6:14

Philippians 4:13

Psalm 147:3

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(c)Sandra Johnson/Draw Nigh To Hope

Free Printable Bookmarks John 3:16

Free Christian Bookmarks Printable

Featuring John 3:16

Choose a white background, lavender or yellow. You can download all 3, free of charge, but each has to be ordered separately.

Order and download here.

God bless!