Trusting Jesus When Our Hearts Are Troubled

It is never an easy thing for us to say our, "goodbyes", to people we know.  Sometimes our hearts grieve and morn at the passing of a loved one.  There are times when we must say, "see you later", to a friend that is moving to a far away land.

Today at the First Baptist Church in Houlton, Maine we said our, "see you later(s)", to our Pastor Dennis Ashley and his lovely wife Kelly.  They are moving back to New York state after serving here for three years.  I just want to thank Pastor Ashley for encouraging me to write this blog and mentoring me during his time here in Houlton.  I am sure the Lord will bless him and Kelly abundantly as He leads them to their next Ministry wherever that will be.

Sometimes things in life change and we aren't always sure what lays ahead of us, but we can know that the Lord Jesus will lead us and guide us each step of the way.  The Lord will continue to provide for Pastor Dennis and Kelly and their family.  The Lord will continue to bless the Ministry at the First Baptist Church in Houlton, Maine.

I firmly believe that the Lord will continue to work things out in your life as well and mine too.  God is good and we can trust Him throughout our journey.  I like what Jesus said in John 14:1 which says,

"Do not let your hearts be troubled.  Trust in God; trust also in Me."


We must continue to trust the Lord Jesus even when things seem dark and when things just don't make sense.  Life is not easy and it is subject to change at any moment without any notice.  I am thankful that God never changes.  Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forevermore.  Times may change, but God remains the same Awesome God from day to day.


Lord,
I uplift Dennis and Kelly Ashley.
I pray that You will lead them to the next Ministry opportunity and that they will continue to proclaim the Gospel Message wherever You would have them to go.
I pray for the First Baptist Church congregation and I pray that we would continue to grow in love with You O Lord and with each other.
I pray for each one that has been reading my blog entries and I hope the postings have drawn people to You O Lord.
Lead us and empower us to live for You through the Holy Spirit and Your Holy Word.
In Jesus Name we pray,
Amen.