Author Archives: Matthew, Karen, and God

Life on earth is short. Eternity is long. Trials are temporary. Salvation is forever. Earthly rulers will pass away. Jesus is King forever. May you refuse to get so immersed in these temporary times that you lose sight of eternity. A day is coming when there’ll be no more tears, no more hardship, no more enemy opposition. But today, we live by faith. Today, we persevere. And today, we remember that God is at work in our midst. May you refuse to get tangled up in earthly affairs that stir you up and stress you out. You’re here for only a brief moment. You’ll enjoy eternity forever. Live as one who is spoken for. Point others to Jesus. Have a blessed day. Susielarson.com

2 Timothy 2:23-25 (NLT) ~ Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.

“Don’t yield to fear. All you need to do is to keep on believing” (Mark 5:36 TPT). What a powerful statement from Jesus! Jairus had just been given the worst news imaginable. The world’s final declaration had been made. His daughter had died. Nothing else could be done. Yet Jesus tells him to keep on believing and not to give in to fear. The conclusion—Jesus raised Jairus’ daughter from the dead. What was impossible became possible.

Accepting fear means closing the door to possibilities of faith. Even when man’s final declaration has been made and it feels like the gavel of judgment has sealed your fate, Jesus still has the last word. Despite the facts, do not give fear a place in your heart. Keep believing, even when fear is screaming in your face. Stand in his presence and find your peace. Nothing is too hard for him. Absolutely nothing!

Jesus, I need the peace that passes understanding. I release every hopeless situation to you and ask you to breathe life into the chaos. Do what only you can do. You are the God of miracles—faithful, loving, and powerful. I declare your Lordship over _____ (name the problem). I believe in you. I trust you. I settle my heart in your presence. Take over.

From “Ever Present Love” written by Brian Simmons and Gretchen Rodriguez

“As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not be afraid; only believe.”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭5:36‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/114/mrk.5.36.NKJV

“Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left. She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying. Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3:13-18‬ ‭NLT‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/116/pro.3.13-18.NLT

Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you today to grant me wisdom to make the right choices in life. Knowledge is more than being wise or intelligent. It is how we converse and interact with others—demonstrating your character by understanding and choosing to live by your word. Thank you Father, In Jesus name, amen.

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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3:5-6‬ ‭NLT‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/116/pro.3.6.NLT

bible.com/bible/116/jhn.6.37.NLT

“However, those the Father has given me will come to me, and I will never reject them. For I have come down from heaven to do the will of God who sent me, not to do my own will. And this is the will of God, that I should not lose even one of all those he has given me, but that I should raise them up at the last day. For it is my Father’s will that all who see his Son and believe in him should have eternal life. I will raise them up at the last day.””

‭‭John‬ ‭6:37-40‬ ‭NLT‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/116/jhn.6.37-40.NLT

bible.com/bible/114/jhn.14.27.NKJV

““These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

‭‭John‬ ‭14:25-27‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/114/jhn.14.25-27.NKJV

Nothing can disturb my unshakable faithfulness, and nothing should disturb your faith. When everything crumbles, I remain faithful. When all else fails, the hope of my promise will keep you and guard you. Hold on to me and what I promise. Remind yourself of my goodness. Trust in my power that cannot be overcome. I have already provided for every need.

What I have done for David, I will do for you. He believed in my mercy. When he hid inside my wraparound presence, I became his shield. Nothing could harm him as he went out to battle, and nothing will harm you as you stand inside my grace. I have taken notice of your faithfulness to me. When others did their best to pull you away, you still sought me as your great reward. I rejoice with singing when I consider what you have yielded to me. I have seen every offering, each sacrifice, and every tear of surrender. Heaven is empty of worry. I have called you to live a life of heaven on earth. Continue to stand strong in my love, and I will provide all you need.

Whispers written by Brian Simmons and Gretchen Rodriguez

“It is God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of deer, And sets me on my high places.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭18:32-33‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.18.32-33.NKJV

bible.com/bible/116/2co.12.10.NLT

Paul is sharing with the church of Corinth that God had revealed things to him that would be worth boasting. Please continue reading to see why he does not boast…..

“That experience is worth boasting about, but I’m not going to do it. I will boast only about my weaknesses. If I wanted to boast, I would be no fool in doing so, because I would be telling the truth. But I won’t do it, because I don’t want anyone to give me credit beyond what they can see in my life or hear in my message, even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12:5-10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/116/2co.12.7.NLT

Praise God for His Love, Mercy, Grace, Forgiveness, Faithfulness, Protection, Compassion, Kindness. He provides for our every need, and God strengthens us. He is the Almighty Physician who heals us physically and spiritually. He gave us our first breath, and our last breath returns to Him. Without God, our creator, we are like an empty clay jar. God made a special place to live in each one of us. It may be time for us to do some SIN CLEANING by inviting Jesus into the temple of your heart. Jesus paid the price on the cross for the entire world. In order, everyone that believes in Him will have eternal life in heaven.

Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, be baptized in the name of Jesus for the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit.

So, things haven’t turned out as you expected or hoped. For God to do something NEW, He may just interrupt you! He will take what the enemy meant for evil and turn it for good. Dare to ask yourself: Am I clinging too tightly to all the wrong things? We love our comfort; God prefers our faith. We love predictability; God invites us on an adventure. We want relief; God wants redemption. We want a break; God is after a breakthrough. Hidden in every trying circumstance is an opportunity to experience God, to engage your faith and to see Him move. More often than not, we ask too little from God. He’s greater, grander, and more magnificent than we can imagine. And He’ll waste nothing. He’s using every nuance of your story to make you into someone you never dreamed you could be. Pray Big. Dream Big. Take Risks. Trust God. Jesus will lead you on the best path for your life. Susielarson.com

Ps.32:8 (NLT) ~ The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.