The Safest Place

The other night some friends and I got to talking about the safest place to be. One told about a lady who lived and ministered in one of most crime ridden ghettos. When people expressed concern for her safety she told them that the safest place you can ever be is in the center of God's will. I have read Anita Dittman's book, "Trapped In Hitler's Hell." A young Christian lady who was part German and part Jewish, she was sent to a German work camp. Her believing Mom who was all Jewish was sent to a concentration camp. She tells many of the miracles that she experienced while in the work camp. I have also heard her speak. Anita's story is a truly faith building one. She ended it by saying, "Safety isn't found in the absence of danger, but in the presence of God."

THE SAFEST PLACE

When the storm threatens,

Or the tempest pounds,

Hidden under our Savior's wings,

Their protective shadow,

Secure in his embrace,

Resting not wrestling,

Is the safest place to be,

Having surrendered our will,

Seeking to know His,

Then walking in obedience,

One step at a time,

Learning to hear his voice,

Discern it from the enemies,

Honest about our fears,

Letting our Father heal us,

Set us free,

Give us his strength,

Show us his faithfulness,

Which builds trust,

Is the safest place to be.

Safety isn't found in the

absence of danger, but in the

presence of God. Anita Dittman

When The Father Smiles

Have you ever ask yourself, "What makes the heavenly Father happy?" While making super the other day, I got to thinking about what makes the Father smile. What are the actions we take or words that we speak that bring joy to his heart? Can our saying no to someone's request for help or their asking us to participate with them in a certain activity cause him to smile? Definitely! A firm "no" where appropriate is one the most powerful words we can utter and brings great joy to the Father's heart. As we seek him for it, our heavenly Father, will give us all that we need to stick to that no. 

Studying Scripture on a daily basis and desiring to know our Father's will so we can do it, brings him great joy. He longs to give us his desires, wisdom, strength and all else that we need to walk victoriously. The heart of the matter truly is a surrendered heart that longs to please him.

Also, no one owes us anything. When someone blesses us we should always verbally express our gratefulness and where possible back it up with kind actions that bless them in return. This kind of lifestyle always brings  a joyous smile to the Father's face. Out of  those thoughts came this poem. May it bless you and bring a smile to your face. Love, Jan

WHEN THE FATHER SMILES

When the Father smiles,

So does Son,

Also, the angels,

And the Father’s disciples,

Filled with joy,

That their beloved is happy!

When the Father smiles,

Darkness flees,

The healing light shines,

Refreshes and renews,

Sets people free,

Brings life!

When the Father smiles,

Fear flees,

Peace reigns,

His embrace comforts,

Brings hope,

Assurance about the future!

When the Father smiles,

He sees our hearts,

Our actions,

And words,

That strive for purity,

To reveal him to others!