Inspirational Weekend - Encouragement , "Help, I Need Somebody"

"Be assured, if you walk with Him and look to Him, and expect help from Him, He will never fail you."  -  George Mueller

Happy weekend, everyone!  I hope the beautiful orchids above brighten your day(s) as we share special thoughts together now;  thoughts to encourage you and give you hope.   We all need encouragement and at times a helping hand.

Internet Photograph

Someone to help us hang in there and hold on.   Friends and family are wonderful supporters, but ultimately only the good LORD can give us the exact help and encouragement we need through His Word and the Holy Spirit.   I speak from experience, because  I have been through some horrendous times and only prayer and God's Word and the Holy Spirit have seen me through and given me strength and endurance to ride out the storm.   I am very thankful and give Him all the glory.

One Scripture I have memorized is Isaiah 41:10 =   "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."  Another comforting verse is Hebrews 13:5 b  =  ".....I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."

What wonderful and encouraging promises from God !     

Bird Of Paradise 

"May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word."    .... 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Calla Lilies

Remember, our attitude has a lot to do with how we respond to various trials and tests.   So it is good to be absorbed daily in Scriptures so we will be inclined to always have a Christ-like attitude.   Then we will not be overcome by our circumstances but will triumph over them with the Lord's help.   

"When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."   -  Franklin D. Roosevelt

"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it."  -  Henry Ford

Remember, true friends and supportive family is a big plus, but even they can oppose you and turn against you unexpectedly.    If you are  a true believer, the Lord will never forsake you or leave you and, ultimately, He is our true source of help....our counselor, our redeemer, our comforter, our Savior.     Yes, I need somebody....we all do....and first and foremost that is God and Jesus.   

Below is a beautiful video (not mine) with soft music to relax you and to awe you with beauty:

Below is a photograph (not mine) for humor :

Psalm 55:22... Cast your burden on the LORD, and He will sustain you;  He will never permit the righteous to be moved.

Inspirational Weekend - "Distractions" - (Photos of Plumeria and Hibiscus Flowers, Relaxing Nature Video)

"A man focused on God always knows the direction he is headed."

Gorgeous Hibiscus

Happy weekend to you !  I am a little late wishing you that for it is Sunday afternoon now.  I do sincerely hope you had a nice Saturday as well.   Me?  Well, I have been distracted a lot by necessary errands and it has cut into my painting time and blogging time tremendously.   This coming week will be a slower pace at home for me, I hope.   T. S. Eliot once said, "We are distracted from distraction by distraction."     Do you ever feel like you are pulled in a million different directions all at once?   

At times like that, just getting into God's Word will settle you down and keep things in perspective....that and prayer.   Rest can also help.   Callie, my cat who passed away about 3 years ago, always had the proper view of rest.  See below:

Sleep is one thing cats love to focus on !  I have sleep apnea so at times it is difficult for me to focus if I do not get proper rest.   

The times in which we live require for us to be alert and on guard.   At Walmart a complete stranger who was behind me in line began a conversation about how evil the world is now and I answered back , "It may appear that way, but God is in control."   He then said that God was also evil, at which I instantly felt an uneasy shudder in my soul and emphatically replied, "God is good.  God is holy," and walked quickly away as my purchase transaction was complete.    I was shocked at such blasphemy on his part and wanted to exit the scene immediately.   Later I thought how I should have said that God is also love and He loves you,  but I am not so sure it would have penetrated his darkened mind.

That encounter was a few days ago and it still bothers me.

I try to see the good and beauty in everything.....in my photography and in my paintings.  It is a shock sometimes when that mindset is temporarily shattered.   Let's look at some pretty pictures of flowers!

Rainbow Plumeria/Frangipani Blossoms

Pale Pink Hibiscus

Below is a nature video with beautiful scenery, animal pictures, and soft instrumental music to relax you this wonderful weekend !    Enjoy !

Scripture:

But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth Me, that I am the LORD which  exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth:  For in these things I delight, saith the LORD.    Jeremiah 9:24