Category: tribulation-persecution-trials-testing
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Pour Out My Soul
These things I remember, as I pour out my soul: how I would go with the throng and lead them in procession to the house of God with glad shouts and songs of praise, a multitude keeping festival. Psalms 42:4 collection: Copper Spice by Ilonka’s Designs
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Thirsts for God
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my food day and night, while they say to me all the day long, “Where is your God?” Psalm 42:2-3 collection: Copper Spice by Ilonka’s Designs
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My Prayer
Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what He has done for my soul. I cried to Him with my mouth, and high praise was on my tongue. If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. But truly God has listened; He has attended…
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Endures to the End
And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:11-13 credits: Valentine Vellums by Sweet Tweet Designs (heart overlay), Valentine Sampler by A Giving Heart Studio (retired),…
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Of Whom the World Was Not Worthy
They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated—of whom the world was not worthy—wandering about in deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. Hebrews 11:37-38 kit: The Story of Seasons by Ilonka’s Designs
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Received Back Their Dead
Women received back their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. Hebrews 11:35-36 mini-kit: Jumpstart Your Layout July ’22 challenge freebie by Jumpstart Designs Note: It appears that the Greek says “obtain…
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Faithful, Steadfast, Blessed
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12 kit: In the Midst of Chaos mini, Make Life Grand stacks – both by Just Because Studios
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Fools for Christ’s Sake
We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. 1 Corinthians 4:10 paper: Evergreen by Art & Life Scraps; clusters by ADB Designs; overlay: Autumn Tea by DitaB context: I have applied all these things to…
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A Spectacle
For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men. 1 Corinthians 4:9 quickpage, extra elements: Lady Rain by Regina Falango; additional rain overlay: Pride & Prejudice by Marta van Eck (retired) context:…
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Scum of the World
To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are poorly dressed and buffeted and homeless, and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we entreat. We have become, and are still, like the scum of the world, the refuse of all things. 1 Corinthians…
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Endurance of the Saints
Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus. And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their…
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Take Away the Dross and the Wicked
Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel; take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness. Proverbs 25:4-5 background paper (w/textures blended): First Snow by Lily Designs (retired); miscellaneous textures by me; greenery (color modified) by Creative Victorian…
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In Any Way
Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming…
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Destined for This
Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone, and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s coworker in the gospel of Christ, to establish and exhort you in your faith, that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are…
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Speedily Released
He who is bowed down shall speedily be released; he shall not die and go down to the pit, neither shall his bread be lacking. Isaiah 51:14 kit: Seasons – Winter into Spring by Alexis Design Studio; mask by PrelestnayaP
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He Who Comforts You
I, I am He who comforts you; who are you that you are afraid of man who dies, of the son of man who is made like grass, and have forgotten the LORD, your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth, and you fear continually all the day because…
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Is Ignorance Bliss?
I would like to address some very disturbing things that have been said in the public forum by people claiming to know God. I’ll take them in reverse chronological order—starting with the most recent. I know there are many, many shocking things being said every day, but for that very reason, I can’t tackle them…
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Astonished at Your Appearance
As many were astonished at You—His appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and His form beyond that of the children of mankind—so shall He sprinkle many nations; kings shall shut their mouths because of Him; for that which has not been told them they see, and that which they have not heard they understand.…
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Do Not Be Far Off
But you, O LORD, do not be far off! O you my help, come quickly to my aid! Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dog! Save me from the mouth of the lion! You have rescued me from the horns of the wild oxen! Psalm 22:19-21 collection:…
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Company of Evildoers
For dogs encompass me; a company of evildoers encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet—I can count all my bones—they stare and gloat over me; they divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots. Psalm 22:16-18 collection: Lavender Fields by Ilonka Designs; splatter, swirl by Jumpstart Designs related: Pilate…
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Dried Up
I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast; my strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to my jaws; you lay me in the dust of death. Psalm 22:14-15 kit: It’s Spring Somewhere by…
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Bulls of Bashan
Be not far from me, for trouble is near, and there is none to help. Many bulls encompass me; strong bulls of Bashan surround me; they open wide their mouths at me, like a ravening and roaring lion. Psalm 22:11-13 kit: It’s The Little Things by Alexis Design Studio related: Answer me, O LORD, for…
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Wag Their Heads
But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by mankind and despised by the people. All who see me mock me; they make mouths at me; they wag their heads; “He trusts in the LORD; let Him deliver him; let Him rescue him, for He delights in him!” Psalm 22:6-8 kits: In This…
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Jump for Joy
“Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject you as evil on account of the Son of Man! Rejoice in that day, and jump for joy, because your reward is great in heaven. For their ancestors did the same things to the prophets.” Luke 6:22-23 stacked…
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What Can Man Do to Me?
In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me? Psalm 56:10-11 kit: Defining Moment by Ilonka’s Designs related: Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels…