I took this beautiful picture in Segulda, Latvia. Turaida Medieval Castle was built in 1214 on this site, much of it is in ruins but what stands is still beautiful to behold. We took a cable car to get to the grounds and walked a great deal through the woods. To say it was magnificent is an understatement. It was breathtaking. The church is one of the oldest wooden churches in Latvia, built in 1750.
But the beauty of the building is not what brings us closer to God, and yes it was a glorious structure! We can go and sit in a grand cathedral and still not know Him…
As the picture says, if you only PRAY when you’re in TROUBLE…my friend, then you ARE in TROUBLE!
Why not make it a habit?
Better yet, why not make it a RELATIONSHIP?
Why not come to know Him in the power of His resurrection and in the fellowship of His suffering? (Philippians 3:10)
You can have that today, that close communion, this sweet friendship. Knowing He is near, that He hears your cries, knows your voice and will be at your side…whether you need Him or not.
If there is trouble or not.
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10
Call on Him today because He loves you. Because He gave His life that you might have abundant life.
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And I love to visit your blog as well Ceil, always refreshing and encouraging. I love that photo. I can still remember standing there watching her walk down that tree-lined pathway…a very elderly Russian or Latvian women, proud and probably had seen her share of heartache in her lifetime. The Latvian people had only been out from under Soviet occupation since 1991. A very oppressed people, there is a lot of sadness in the country yet they are rich with their love and friendship. I love what you said, not just in the storm! ♥
Yay!! She’s back!! I just came from your blog!! Looks great! So glad you are blogging again…people need to hear your voice. We need to encourage one another! I pray the Lord will bless you and your ministry. Wish we all could get together but seeing how we are spread all out in the four corners of the world we will have to wait until we reach the shores of Heaven. Blessings to you my dear friend. ♥
Hey Candace! I decided to hop over to your blog to drop some love and let you know I’m blogging more often at my Blogger blog than my WordPress (just in case you were wondering why I stopped)
Love you, sister!
Hi Nannette! I am coming over from Winsome Wednesdays.
First of all, I love that photo. It’s gorgeous! And the caption is perfect too. I agree that we were made for relationships, and that means being close in all weather. Not just in the storm!
So happy to have a relationship with you too! I love to visit you, I always learn something I can use 🙂
Ceil
Amen! There is no peace and joy for the soul outside of our Father’s spirit residing there. Trouble will come, but trouble isn’t trouble for He that is sovereign over all of His creation. Great reminder and cool church!
I shall have to look those books up and stick them on my Kindle! And yet you are right, all the reading about it doesn’t substitute for it! Doing it is what moves mountains. God help us to spend time with YOU! Hope you are having a great Monday!
What a gorgeous church, and true quote! I’m currently reading two books on prayer:
The Life of Prayer by Edith Schaeffer and Let Us Pray by Watchman Nee. I love reading about prayer. But, reading about prayer won’t give us the close communion and sweet friendship you’ve mentioned. It’s only by praying, both speaking and listening, can we grow in our relationship and knowledge of Him.