TURBULENT TIMES

The LAST-DAY CHURCH

2012-06-03T08:12:00.000-04:00

I believe God´s vision for His last-day church is based on His revealed Word-because the Bible clearly outlines what the church of Jesus Christ will be like just prior to His coming.

The church in America is far from what God envisioned it to be. For the most part, entire denominations today operate without the Holy Spirit. They are devoid of the presence of Jesus and bankrupt of all spiritual gifts. They practice a form of religion without any power, conviction or saving message. They are cozy with the world and are more political than spiritual. They appease sin, wink at divorce and ridicule the supernatural, while tossing aside all teaching about heaven, hell, repentance and judgment.

The New Testament church made devils tremble! It drove legions of demons into the abyss, prayed prison doors open, made rulers cringe in fear. Those early believers had such faith and power that cripples rose up leaping and beggars became evangelists. They believed in the supernatural and they opened blind eyes, unstopped deaf ears and healed all manner of diseases.
They even raised the dead!

I am not saying God´s last-day church will be a repeat or copy of the first-century church. No-I am saying it will be even greater than that! It will be mightier, stronger, with an ever greater revelation of Jesus. It will have greater unction from the Spirit than ever-greater even than at Pentecost!
God always saves His best wine for last!

The prophet Daniel confirms this. He said that certain prophetic truths were locked up, only to be revealed in the last days: "For the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. . . .
And none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand" (Daniel 12:9-10).

Today the Holy Spirit is revealing these things to spiritual, discerning saints! "It is written: `Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things that God has prepared for those who love Him.´ But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God" (1 Corinthians 2:9-10).

The Lord is preparing a powerful yet humble army of shepherds after His own heart and also a remnant congregation of hungry sheep who have turned away from the deadness and sin of the modern church. The scene is being set for that church which will be hot, not lukewarm-and it will rock the very foundations of hell.

No power on earth will be able to ignore or despise it!

by David Wilkerson

Blessed are those that serve God

2012-06-02T16:10:00.001-04:00

Some may think that being/becoming a Christian takes the fun out of life and presents restrictions. I can testify that this is far from true. Once you have entered in a life with Christ you see life from a different perspective. What you saw before as "just fun" will be seen as God sees it... unclean, sinful fun. Yes, the Christian walk is a radical change from the old life without God. It takes time for the total change to take place, but a baby does not grow up instantly either.

The Father will hold your hand and He allows you to take one step at the time. This alone thrills my soul. God has so much patience with us and His Love is everlasting. Thank You, Lord!

The "fun" we thought we had in the past will be exchanged for tremendous JOY AND HAPPINESS, through the knowledge that one has been saved by His Grace and set free from any bondage.

Jesus Christ took our burdens, our sins and guilt, and nailed them to the cross. He cleanses from ALL unrighteousness and will walk with you very closely... just dedicate your all to Him.

God will become a FATHER AND FRIEND who supports and encourages His followers through difficult times, sorrow, pain and failures. He will NOT discard you, as long as you mean business with Him.

Jesus met me more than 50 years ago and His touch upon my life throughout those years has been lasting. Our family has experienced unspeakable happenings, some similar to the remarkable stories of the Old Testament.

Following Christ is far from being a burden, it rather presents FREEDOM and JOY UNSPEAKABLE.

Our lives have not been easy and we will be confronted with difficulties at times, just as anyone else.

BUT we have a STAFF to lean upon. We have HOPE in Christ, according to His promises.

I encourage you to hang on and to continue your walk with God through faith, which gives VICTORY and EVERLASTING LIFE through Christ.

It takes full SURRENDER on our part to receive FULL support from the Father. Remember that Jesus Christ gave HIS ALL in full surrender, even unto death, for you and me so we will have Life Eternal.

In this life there will be difficulties and "enemies" to overcome, but life with God is WORTH it ALL. God's promises are with us as long as we are with Him.

The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and His ears are open unto their cry. The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. Psalm 34:15-19

PRAISE HIS AWESOME NAME FOR EVER. AMEN!

For the glory of God,

Minister, Dr. Trudy Veerman

GOD HAS THE ANSWERS

2012-06-01T22:09:00.001-04:00

You say: 'It's impossible'--God says: All things are possible
(Luke 18:27)

You say: 'I'm too tired'--God says: I will give you rest
(Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: 'Nobody really loves me'--God says: I love you
(John 3:1 6; John 3:34 )

You say: 'I can't go on'--God says: My grace is sufficient
(II Corinthians 12:9; Psalm 91:15)

You say: 'I can't figure things out'--God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5- 6)

You say: 'I can't do it'--God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)

You say: 'I'm not able'--God says: I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: 'It's not worth it'--God says: It will be worth it all (Roman 8:28 )

You say: 'I can't forgive myself'--Go says: I Forgive you
(I John 1:9; Romans 8:1)

You say: 'I can't manage'--God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)

You say: 'I'm afraid'--God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy 1:7)

You say: 'I'm not smart enough'--God says: I give you wisdom
(I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: 'I feel all alone'--God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)

You say: 'I'm always worried and frustrated'--God says: Cast all your cares upon ME (I Peter 5:7)

God determines who walks into your life.....it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and of whom you refuse to let go.

Posted as was sent to me.

May we know, realize and trust God for the answers.
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

He gave His life, so we may live

2012-04-06T16:40:00.000-04:00

And being in an agony He prayed more earnestly: and His sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. Luke 22:44

YOUR LOVE

© Dr.Trudy Veerman

I see agony in Your Holy face
and I cannot understand at all
Why You chose to save the human race
who so miserably did fall
It is Your unspeakable LOVE

I see Your Blood on hands and feet
dripping down that rugged cross
Your head, where blood and thorns do meet
Is bruised to save my soul from loss
It is Your immeasurable LOVE

I hear Your voice, a desperate cry
in anguish calling for relief
It echoes in the heavens high
It makes man shiver in disbelief
It is Your unselfish LOVE

At that God-forsaken place You died
You shed Your Precious Blood for me
to save me from my sin and pride
You cleansed me .... You set me free
It is Your Redeeming LOVE

No human will ever understand
While Your life-blood was flowing away
You still reached out Your Holy hand
To rescue those who're going astray
It is Your Godly LOVE
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All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6

Jesus arose from the grave. HALLELUJAH!

Please view the complete website writing at
HIS DEATH AND RESURRECTION

In the service of the risen King,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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Father's Love involves Discipline

2012-03-11T15:41:00.000-04:00

Love NOT the world, NEITHER the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is NOT IN HIM.
For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is NOT of the Father, but is of the world.
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but HE THAT DOETH THE WILL OF GOD ABIDETH FOR EVER. 1 John 2:15-17

Beloved, take the word of GOD VERY SERIOUS, we cannot just pick scriptures we like and shuffle other ones under the carpet and then do our own thing. We take and consider all of God's word, or none at all.

God's word will judge your actions... the way you talk, the way you dress, the flirting eyes, your lust, your secret life... you know all about it... and so does our heavenly Father.

There are things in your life you need/must clean up because they are not pleasing unto God, nor acceptable in His eyes. He will not allow your wrongs to pass through unnoticeable.

Even in our places of fellowship there is worldliness which can easily be noticed. I am greatly moved by the Holy Spirit as I write this message to you. My heart cries for what gets around and is accepted as called being "Christian".

Let me tell you this... it is known that God keeps His promises, but do not forget that there is more written in God's word than only His promises. The Father will also keep us responsible to abide to the rest of the Scripture. He will reinforce His demand for HOLY living, if you call yourself a Child of God. This may find you on the "path" of dicipline for your own good, which may be far from pleasant.

Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. Hebrew 12:11

There is HOPE for those who seek Him. His Light shines in the darkness and His promise is seen in the rainbow.

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is CHRIST IN YOU, the hope of glory:

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: Colossians 1:27,28

Christ in us means that His transforming power is making the difference in our lives. If one does not see any difference in his/her life, they better go down on their knees, submit and surrender their ALL, walk in obedience unto His word and stretch out for MORE OF CHRIST.

An empty drinking glass can be filled to the brim, so it is with our personal life... empty of self and full of Christ. AMEN!

Abiding in God takes more than being saved, it involves commitment to God's word and acting upon it.

May our Father confirm His own Word to your heart, I pray.

Servant of the Most High,
Dr. Trudy Veerman

Something To Die For?

2012-03-10T22:29:00.000-05:00

O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared Thy wondrous works.

Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed Thy strength unto this generation, and Thy power to every one that is to come. Psalm 71:17,18

And even to your old age I am He; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.

Isaiah 46:4

I would like to share something with you, which popped up in my mind just after I posted the picture of the old man dying to do this and dying to do that...

What I will be writing below is about LIVING....

Some years ago I went back to my home country to visit my aging parents. My father was then 82 years young. Has been active his whole life and "CAN NOT" was NOT in his dictionary. He would always tell us this when we complained about a difficult chore we had to do.

After I was there a couple of days he ask me if I would like to go with him.

"Sure, but where are you going dad?", I replied. "Oh"... he said, "I'm going to visit the old people in the nursing home."

I looked astonished and with wide open eyes, for I couldn't believe what I heard him saying. I replied: "Visiting... the old people? You are old yourself." And I never will forget his answer... He said: "NO, I AM NOT."

My father was a remarkable man. He was given up to die close to the end of WorldWar2, when he was captured by the Germans. He was then around 45 years old. He most likely would have said... "Dying? NO, I AM NOT."

He lived to be 87 and died suddenly while sitting on the chesterfield beside my mother. He was a great inventor in technology, never wasted one minute of his life.

I am now certain that I inherited much of my father, and after some more years I will inherit a lot more from my heavenly Father. AMEN!

Praise His name!

The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of old men is their gray hair. Proverbs 20:29

He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increaseth strength. Isaiah 40:29

For the glory of God,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

The Lighthouse

2012-03-05T23:01:00.000-05:00

Jesus said: “I am the light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12

If it was not for the LIGHTHOUSE, where would my soul be?

My ship would have landed on the rocks.

I would not have anywhere to go, only in the outer darkness with NO peace, NO happiness, NO joy. This about makes me weep.

Thank you Jesus for searching for me with Your Eternal Light. Thank You for rescuing me.

SHINE JESUS SHINE!

But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin. 1 John 1:7

Glory to the name of the Lord! AMEN and AMEN.

Amazing Grace...Will always be my song of praise.
For it was grace, that brought me liberty,
I do not know, just why He came to love me so.
He looked beyond my faults and saw my need.

I shall forever lift mine eyes to Calvary,
To view the cross, where Jesus died for me
How marvelous, His grace that caught my falling soul
He Looked beyond my faults and saw my need.

I shall forever lift mine eyes to Calvary,
To view the cross, where Jesus died for me
How marvelous, His grace that caught my falling soul
He Looked beyond my faults and saw my needs,
He Looked beyond my faults and saw my needs.

by Rita Rambo

All Praises to the King of kings.

In His service,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

Some Things Do Matter

2012-03-03T16:13:00.000-05:00

Picture of trilliums in the woods by Dr. Trudy Veerman

Seek Me, and find Me, when ye shall search for Me with all your heart. And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity... Jeremiah 29:13,14

Only with God we can move mountains and jump over obstacles.

Only through His eyes we see blue skies, even if it is dark.

Only with God's love we can forgive our enemies.

Only in God's strength can we walk the road of hardship, without

feeling the pain.

Only by His mercy can we stand tall and not move an inch.

Only because He revealed His Word to us, can we be grounded in Him.

And it is by His Word that we live, stand and move.

All praises and Glory to the Father.

AMEN AND AMEN!

Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;

And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. Hebrews 12:12,13

Dear Lord, may my life be Your life and Your holiness my holiness. May Your glory be revealed through my life, I pray, so others may grab it and receive deliverance, salvation and healing. AMEN!!

Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in My holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand;

A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains: a great people and a strong; there hath not been ever the like, neither shall be any more after it, even to the years of many generations. Joel 2: 1,2

ARE YOU PREPARED? JESUS REPEATED A SIMILAR MESSAGE AND STILL IT SEEMS THAT THIS WORLD HAS MUCH ATTRACTION FOR MANY LUKE WARM CHRISTIANS... SO CALLED "THE 5 FOOLISH VIRGINS".

I know I have mentioned this before, but it cannot be said often enough, just in case I missed someone. Get ready... "BIG events will start to unfold", which you will recognize and see with your own eyes, as time closes in.

Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

But Thou, O God, shalt bring them (the enemy) down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in Thee. Psalm 55:22,23

With other words... DO NOT FEAR those that are against you, your enemies, they surely shall not outlive you and they will be overcome by calamities.

God is your Helper, your Staff and Shield, your Defender. AMEN!

You stick with the Lord ALL THE WAY and He will go with you in ALL HIS POWER. Jesus gave His life for you and you should give your life for/to Him. God reached out to you and now it is your turn to reach out to others.

For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. Isaiah 41:13

I am the Lord, God, who brought you out of Egypt, from the house of bondage. Deut. 5:6

The above is ALL that matters.

In the service of the Master,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

Empty Vaults

2012-02-27T14:46:00.000-05:00

Evening picture, taken on the farm. Copyright Dr. Trudy Veerman, 2012

And that Thou shouldest give reward unto Thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear Thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth. Revelation 11:18b

Many countries are now digging in their empty "Piggy Banks", of which the bottom is in clear sight.
The USA will probably print some more $$ bills, if it can be covered or not. Predictions may sound positive, but it are just cover-ups and a soothers, until the printer runs out of ink.

People who are in debt may soon lose everything and there will be no government to provide for them. Wasting of all sorts, including that of energy which has gone on for years and who wanted to hear about minimizing, or reversing it?

Kids have grown up with the attitude of "throw aways", bursting at the seams with toys and clothing. Now we see the result... the globe is in trouble and too late to bring it back into "shape". Soon there may be No gasoline or it will be too expensive! Stay home, don't ride your "toys", and grow your own food, is the hint.

Most of this trouble comes because of rebellion and by forsaking God and His word. Careless living is another issue with a waste of resources, ongoing all over this globe. Just think about the unnecessary air travelling of vacationers and businesses over seas, the use of 4 wheelers, dirt bikes, pleasure crafts. This earth will soon be like a worn-out garment, what the scriptures speak about. Besides there are so many people who leave the lights, TV, radio etc. on, around the clock.

My family came through a 5 year war and practiced to minimize on all sides. Will this generation know and learn how to moderate... they may go out of their mind not knowing what and how to do it.

Another sign on the WALL...
Jesus is on His way to retrieve His Bride. Watch therefore that it shall not overcome you unknowingly... If His return is delayed the suffering on this planet will increase, and of course sin and abomination will be pushed to the top level.

Thank God we have HOPE, therefore fear does not grip our hearts if we totally trust in our Heavenly Father. This in itself will be a challenge for God's people.

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. Psalm 91:5,6

Keep focused on the Lord, your God, and keep free from this world. We should always expect Jesus to return any moment. Come Lord Jesus, come hastily, I pray!

In the service of the Master,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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Hold Fast!

2012-02-14T11:45:00.000-05:00

Picture taken by Dr. Trudy Veerman, 2012 copyright. Do not use without permission.

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But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore , my beloved brethren be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

God's will also contains His promises to us. Healing, Restoration, Salvation are mentioned in one "breath" in Isaiah 53:4,5.

If one does not receive salvation, or healing we cannot say it was not God's will. His promises are yea and amen. One has to search his/her heart why not is received that what He has promised. If we waver or doubt we will sink as Peter did. We fail, but God never fails.

The secret in the life of the child of God is that ONE STANDS ON HIS PROMISES AND WALKS IN OBEDIENCE. We will go through trials and we are trained as we train our children. If we endure, God will be manifested in our lives, for His glory.

Faith is a very important key because it puts God's power into action on your behalf. Consider Daniel and the lions, Rahab's red rope, and David, when he killed Goliath. These are just some of the examples on how faith is put into action.

Faith is about seeing the unseen... bringing into existence that which is NOT... and something hoped for which materializes... This is my interpretation of Hebrew 11:1

WITHOUT FAITH we cannot please God, says the Scripture.

Having faith can be compared to that of a muscle. The more you exercise it and put it into action, the stronger it gets. Hence, the more effective you become in OVERCOMING.

The battlefield is here on earth, but the REWARD will be handed out when standing before His throne. Keep this in mind when your path is not as smooth as you wish.

HOLD ON, I PRAY and do not lose heart!

Be encouraged by the following writing "Conquerors and Overcomers"

Servant of God,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

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Glory to God

2012-02-13T15:39:00.001-05:00

Moira River. Picture taken by Dr. Trudy Veerman, 2012 Copyright

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The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide: neither will He keep His anger for ever.
He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward them that fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath He removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:8-12

Surely we can praise God Almighty for such encouraging words we can find in His Book. It is like a "Love Letter" to us, and it stirs my innermost being, it thrills my soul and it makes me weep because I do not deserve this in any way.

Thank God, I found favor in His eyes and He rescued me from all my fears of ending up in eternal fire of hell. The Father presented His Son Jesus, the Christ as the ONLY remedy for my dark and sinful soul. I cannot praise and thank Him enough... but once in His presence, I promise, I will sing my heart out. “WORTHY, WORTHY IS THE LAMB FOR SINNERS SLAIN!”
AMEN AND AMEN!

How can we ever have enough words to thank God, His Son and the Holy Spirit to bring us to the place of total surrender and in the right state of mind of accepting Christ as the ONLY solution for our troubled and sinful life?
Even my speaking in unknown Tongues is insufficient. Therefore I am waiting for the PERFECT LANGUAGE to express myself fully before the throne of God... and that DAY will surely come.

ALL PRAISES, HONOR AND GLORY TO OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN.

I am overwhelmed...

In His service,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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A Good Lesson.

2012-01-30T11:32:00.000-05:00

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:14,15

A story is told of two friends who were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey, they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face.

The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, he wrote in the sand: “Today my best friend slapped me in the face.

They kept on walking, until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but his friend saved him.

After he recovered from the near drowning, he carved on a stone: Today my best friend saved my life.The friend, who had slapped and saved his best friend, asked him, After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand, and now, you carve on a stone, why?

The other friend replied: When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand, where the winds of forgiveness can erase it away, but when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone, where no wind can ever erase it.

Learn to write your hurts in the sand and to carve your blessings in stone!

Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. Ephesians 6:8

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. 3 John 1:11

Please view the following web page:
http://achristiancounselor.com/forgive.html "FORGIVE and FORGIVENESS"

Proclaiming the Word of God,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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God's revealing Word

2012-01-29T21:18:00.000-05:00

For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion: in the secret of His tabernacle shall He hide me; He shall set me up upon a rock.

And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in His tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD. Psalm 27:5,6

Life's struggle is to keep the balance, to hold on, keep stability, not to make the wrong move... or one will drown. BUT with God all things are possible to them that believe!

God's word is POWERFUL, ENCOURAGING and to the point, not only for me but for whoever reads it and makes the words his own through faith in God! Yes, I will sing praises...

When thou criest, let thy companies deliver thee; but the wind shall carry them all away; vanity shall take them: BUT HE THAT PUTS HIS TRUST IN Me shall possess the land, and shall inherit My holy mountain;

And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumbling block out of the way of My people.

For thus saith The High and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isaiah 57:13-15

Please, pay attention to the word of God, as written above.
PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME!

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:5
Casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

These are not just some words we read BUT the promises of God. If we believe God's word, the promises will become ours. FAITH IN GOD WILL CARRY US THROUGH, a wonderful Truth!

Followers of Christ are in God's hand and do not have to fear the future. According to God's word there is No escape for the wicked, no relief for the "lukewarm" or the "worldly" Christians. NOT they that say "LORD, LORD" but they that DO THE WILL OF MY FATHER...

Just remember the 5 wise and the 5 foolish virgins, they all knew the "Bridegroom", but the 5 foolish virgins had to be left behind in the dark of night. This is very serious business, and many "believers" have fallen asleep, dozing off and side-tracked by worldly affairs, movies, TV etc. etc. some living in sin... They are the ones who will go through the great tribulation. Jesus gave lots of warnings about this.

God knows ALL things and we have to trust Him for His perfect judgement. We cannot do anything better than rest in God.

O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my down sitting and mine uprising, Thou understandest my thought afar off.

Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, Thou knowest it altogether. Psalm 139:1-4

What a wonderful Lord we serve. Thank You Father.
Many Blessings of God to you!

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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Another year, 2012

2012-01-01T00:15:00.000-05:00

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 2 Corinthians 5:17,18.

May we be found worthy in the eyes of our Lord, having been faithful in what He called us to do. And having done this for His glory, otherwise it will be rejected.

We do, work, speak and help through His strength because we have nothing of ourselves. We are feeble and unstable when we stand on our own, but if we allow God to use us we'll become just as brave as David and we'll get that GIANT down to the ground... Amen!

We never have to be afraid that we cannot do the work of God which He has called us to do, because HE will do it through us, as long as we make ourselves available; a vessel in His hands.

We serve a loving God and Father. He is not standing with a whip in His hand to make us into what He wants us to be. Oh NO, He is a good Father. He makes you to lie down in green pastures: He leads you beside the still waters.

My friend, take this opportunity, take this challenge to be a useful tool in His hands. He will certainly keep you and bless you. His goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life, and you will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever, is what King David tells us in Psalm 23.

Stand upon God's word and walk in obedience.
Abiding in God takes more than being saved, it involves commitment to God's word and acting upon it.
"Be sober-minded, be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen." Luke 21:36

"Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh." Matthew 24:42

To all who read this; "Be blessed in the name of the Lord, especially for this New Year, 2012." AMEN!

In His service,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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New Years Resolution?

2011-12-27T21:14:00.001-05:00

Year 2012... Forget the "old" and ring in the "new".

Most likely you are tempted to look back at the past year, remembering failures, errors and committed sins. So... what good would that be to meditate on the negative part of your life. We all come short of the glory of God one way or other. I am not saying to sweep your errors, mistakes and sins under the carpet. But once you have brought these all before the throne of God, confessed and asked forgiveness, the Father does not remember them anymore. He has put them in the sea of forgetfulness. Never mind throwing out a line to bring your rubbish back to the surface again.

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13,14.

If you are planning in making positive changes to your life begin to make a list of the planned changes and describe how you think to achieve these. Do NOT make your list too long, unless that the steps for change are related, or else you may become discouraged if you fail in one or other way. Example of related changes: Meditating upon God's word when you wake up; contact with the Father through prayer before getting dressed; blessing your wife and children before you take off for work. It is advisable to evaluate your progress weekly for the first two months and then to do this monthly.

Practical changes could be; helping out around the house; preparation of meals; assisting with school projects of the children; staying closer to the family budget; drinking less coffee per day; no snacking between meals etc. These seem to be minor commitments, but they can have a great impact on your family. The best thing is to plan such changes as a family or as a couple. This may provide more incentive, and each one can help in reaching the goal.

It is far better not to take on too many resolutions and be successful at the end, than putting a heavy burden upon your shoulder and then failing some. Also, don't consider the steps of the changes, to improve your life, as a stick behind the door but rather as a desirable achievement; something you want to do.

Make sure that you involve your heavenly Father in all the steps you are planning to take.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon Me, and ye shall go and pray unto Me, and I will hearken unto you. Jeremiah 29:11,12.

In general, it is a good idea to set goals in your life, something to work on and something to achieve. Some people with great determination can achieve their goals without problems, others need help and support from friends, family or professionals. One is not superior above the other, since not one person is the same. We all need God in our lives, that whatever we do His name may be glorified. This should be our utmost goal in life.

One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in His temple. For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion: in the secret of His tabernacle shall He hide me; He shall set me up upon a rock. Psalm 27:4,5.

Take up the challenges you may face in this coming year in the strength of the Lord; using the shield of faith as your vital spiritual protection. Have faith in God through which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. (Ephesians 6:16)

Be blessed in the name of the Lord.

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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By Faith we stand

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Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report.
Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God,
so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. Hebrews 11:1-3

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: 2 Corinthians 9:8

But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:19

The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Psalm 34:18

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: Isaiah 26:3,4

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; for He is faithful that promised; Hebrew 10:23

Be encouraged and blessed in the name of the Lord.

Minister of God's Word,
Dr. Trudy Veerman
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Our Refuge

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One may be looking into the "endlessness" of the oceans, but may not be able to reach the other shore without risk.

We see before us an endless eternity and we have to make a choice which direction we will take... God's way or our own way... Eternal Bliss or eternal damnation... choose you therefore endless "shores" of Eternal Bliss.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. Psalm 46:1-3

Are your adversities greater than mentioned above? I doubt it... so, DO NOT FEAR!

Verses 10,11 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

God's followers serve indeed an AWESOME Father. There is no way that we are able to praise and glorify Him enough.

When we’ve been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’ve first begun.

HALLELUJAH!

Continue your walk with the Lord and He will continue with you!

Servant of God,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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The First Advent

2011-12-14T15:10:00.001-05:00

Does one need to grab the credit card and go into debt to celebrate the Birth of our Saviour? This way teaching their children to outdo the friends/neighbors with all the “gifts” they did receive. This in itself shows worldliness and is sin to start with.
One never should celebrate as the world does, who uses an excuse to party.

Because others, believers and unbelievers, handle this festivity totally wrong, should the sincere follower of Christ, who is so glad that Jesus came into this world in human flesh, stop proclaiming and celebrating Christ’s Birth?
NOT ME and my family, I tell you this.

You may say: "But it is the wrong date!" Any date would be good to glorify God for sending His Son. A child of God is responsible to the Father, glorifying and praising Him is always acceptable.
We celebrate in a “holy” way, pleasing the Father. And this is what Christmas is ALL about.
Too many Christians have been transformed to follow the world, while it should be the other way around.
All said and done, we are FREE to celebrate and FREE not to celebrate.
The choice is ours.
Dr. Trudy Veerman

One of the reasons that Christmas has fallen into the hands of the unbeliever is that the church fails to use the correct terms.

Don't put your light under the bed, so others will stay in the dark

We really don’t celebrate Christmas, but THE CHURCH celebrates the season of Advent, the first Advent. The first coming of Christ into His creation. That first Advent was good news and a great joy for all the people. For unto you a Savior was born, who is Christ the Lord.

This is a season to remember the greatest Gift ever given to men. The Gift of a Savior. When someone says Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays, maybe you could reply with “The Lord Jesus Christ came once before and will return again, have a blessed Advent season.” or “Are you saved by the blood of Christ?” I am sure one of you can think of something better.

We as the CHURCH can not shrink away and yield this season to the unbeliever. We must contend for the faith. That means teaching our children and the lost pagan the season of Advent, the first coming of Christ into His creation.

And with that first Advent, we also eagerly await the Lord Jesus Christ’s second Advent. That second Advent will bring the resurrection of the body either unto either everlasting life with Christ; or everlasting Hell.

Proclaim the truth, contend for the faith. Go read Psalm 2.

Advent is not about the worship of the babe in the manger, it is about the Glory of God. As it is written … with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased.”

So each Advent season, whether commanded by scripture or not, I can say, “Glory to God in highest, He shall reign forever and ever. Amen”

The above was a response by Brother Craig on a discussion blog to a topic by the founder of this discussion blog Why not to celebrate Christmas

I would like to add the following question: "Is it wrong to celebrate and glorify God for sending us His Only Begotten Son, so whosoever beliefs on Him will have eternal life?

I am sure you will have the answer and so do I.

Without the cross the cradle has no meaning.

Without the cradle there would not be a cross.

Can you imagine where this would leave you?

I will take any opportunity to glorify God for ALL and ANYTHING He has given me, any time any day, and glorify the Father for ALL and ANYTHING He means to me, according to His word. THANK YOU, FATHER!

SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS THAT CHRIST IS BORN!

Servant of the King of Kings, My Savior,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

Don't be sidetracked!

2011-12-07T14:10:00.001-05:00

The three wise man didn't pay attention to what the world was doing.

They were busy glorifying the King. HALLELUJAH to the King!

Dear friends,

There is nothing as important in life than serving the Father, through Christ Jesus. We are not a part of the world we see around us. At least WE SHOULD NOT be a part of it.

We may not agree with what the ungodly do, but don't allow this to steal your precious time. Keep working on the inner man, to strengthen your soul and faith in God before the real trouble will flood this earth.
Allow God to do His thing about people who commit abortion, sexual deviation, using special days as an excuse to "party"; such as Christmas and Easter. One should NOT be bothered by this, unless God directs you to minister unto such .

Followers of God are FREE, not to sin of course or to do anything which displeases the Father. You may eat all kinds of meat or don't eat meat at all. You may have feasts or keep life simple. You MAY celebrate Christ's birth, His death, His resurrection and His return, any day of the year or every day... or take a week to celebrate the KING of kings.
Each one is free to do, to go, to eat as long as it is done for God's glory.
Just move the pagans out of the way, since we have nothing to do with such.

Many days of the year are filled with occult activities such as prayers, fasting, meditation etc. Does this mean that we as Christians should not pray, meditate and fast on the same days? Are you kidding?
It is the occult, satan, who copies from what God's word teaches His followers.

We are FREE indeed.
Thank You, Lord!

Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. Col. 2:16,17.

The following writing may be helpful:
http://achristiancounselor.com/christms.html Celebrating Christmas or not!

For the glory of the coming King,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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Labourers with God.

2011-12-06T14:40:00.000-05:00

A Brother in Christ wrote the following line on my Facebook site: "I remember reading your testimony about the miracles of healing you've received before....I think we would be right to expect another miracle, don't you?"
My reply is below.

Certainly, Brother.
I was healed already somewhere in February of this year, as I wrote this on my BlogSpot website. But the "eye" had to see it yet. My physical condition has been excellent ever since. Never felt sick, never stayed in bed, even after each surgery I immediately continued with my family duties and my Ministry. And the three surgeries took between 1 and 1 1/2 hr each. So it was more than just cutting finger nails.
Even on this, one could conclude that I was already made whole by the FATHER.

I even told the oncologist that I was going to ride my motorbike the day after my first surgery. Perhaps he thought I was joking, but I was NOT. He may not even belief I had a motorbike at 73 years old. LOL. I rode my bike the next day.

This cancer issue NEVER stopped me from my daily work. Yes, you are correct, we are expecting miracles. Please, consider that every experience is different, and every sickness or problem needs to be conquered individually. We need to learn to become more persistent in believing God's promises. Each battle comes from a different angle, and one does not know the "core" of the battle until he/she gets truly involved (applying God's word). We know that God's promises are true and He will do according to His word... but nothing comes by itself and nothing comes easy, because we are still learning.

The Lord wants His children to use their spiritual muscles to fight and to conquer. This is what makes us strong in faith and strong to help others in time of need. Whatever happens to His children, God will use it to "train" them.

Nothing in life is easy, even coming out of bed in the morning can cause an ugly mood, if one went too late to bed. Do you see the "picture"? Things need to be worked out. The lives of the Apostles were far from pleasant since they had lots of opposition. Daniel thought that he could get away with praying out loud with the windows open, (remember) while there was a decree out that the people should not pray for a certain time. He never expected to be thrown in the lions' den. But he did! At that point Daniel had to start exercising his trust in God, because God was not going to do this alone. Faith moves mountains you know, and it will certainly close the mouth of a lion.

God allows us to get in situations to see our reaction, at least to see how we trust Him and to "train" His children. He provides the opportunities for us to exercise our faith. Similar to a father who makes his child run after a ball, to develop the leg muscles.

Here comes in the scripture, "For we are labourers (co-workers) together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building." 1 Cor 3:9
Followers of Christ are NO puppets.

God delights in our fellowship and desires to have us join Him in His work, even in receiving our personal healing.
May God bless His Co-Workers.

PRAISE HIS NAME!

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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Being perfect?

2011-11-29T03:00:00.000-05:00

Quoting the scriptures is not hard to do, but LIVING the scriptures is another story.

Some people can say who they are in Christ, even state they are as Christ is. Just by looking at Jesus Christ as our example is easy to do. But doing what Christ did should become visible in the lives of those who claim the above. If not... it are words spoken or written in vain.

When one can overcome calamities through the power of the Holy Spirit and do the things Jesus did, words do not need to be used because ACTIONS will speak loudly for themselves.

Jesus says: "Not they that say LORD, LORD, but they who do the will of my Father..."

It is sad to learn that such people exist and present such boasting words.

Some may think they do not have to ask forgiveness anymore either, because they have been forgiven once already, as they claim.

Certainly, we who have asked forgiveness for past trespasses will be forgiven... but what about the days after? We should be cleansed daily. Are such not taking a bath anymore, because they were washed at one time already? What a nonsense. Are they walking in PERFECTION ever after? We know better. Such people are fooling themselves.

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 1 John 2:2

We are not sinners anymore after conversion, since we have become children of God. But we still may walk in disobedience from time to time, or trip over sin, wrong thoughts, getting angry etc. We have the battle between the spirit and the flesh, and fail at times. Therefore we need to be cleansed by the Blood of the Lord as long as we are here on this doomed globe and have not received a glorified body.

But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the Blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:7-9

I think very HIGH of Christ who lives within me, but not too high of myself since without Christ I am nothing. Human thoughts may start to wander and thinking about wrong or sinful ideas. Am I correct? Or are you one of those who walk “perfect” all the time? Just think...

Christ should be glorified... not man, no matter how much good one may do.

Go by the word of God and allow Him to guide you in all your ways. He is the purpose for living, without Him we will be "losers". We are created for His pleasure, according to His word. So rejoice and let the world go by. AMEN!!

For His Glory,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

Proclaim His Word

2011-11-28T22:13:00.001-05:00

A PROCLAMATION AND A WORD OF FAITH TO STAND UPON.

I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust.

(here come the promises) Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. Psalm 91:2-6

REALLY we have NOTHING TO FEAR as we trust His word.

O... GLORY to GOD in the Highest!

Dear people... Go and Get it. Have faith and touch the hemn of His garment and He WILL make you whole.

God is the God of the "NOW", not only of the days of the Bible.

Isn't He the same, yesterday, today and forever??? HE SURE IS!!

Be blessed as you meditate upon His Word.

In the service of the King.

DocTrudy

Blessed are those...

2011-11-26T23:47:00.001-05:00

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance. The LORD looketh from heaven; He beholdeth all the sons of men.
From the place of His habitation He looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. Psalm 33:12-14

Show me the "nation" which has the God of Abraham as their God! There is none... No wonder this earth is in so much turmoil, pain, war, death, crime, disasters and about to sink in a deep "hole".
O Lord, raise up Your children to follow You in sincerity and dedication, I pray.

What about the people of God who turn to this world for their "god", for their "entertainment" or to satisfy their flesh?

See what happened in Exodus 32... Now when the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, "Come, make us gods that shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him."

Verse 7... And the LORD said unto Moses, Go, get thee down; for thy people, which thou broughtest out of the land of Egypt, have corrupted themselves: Verse 35... "And the LORD plagued the people, because they made the calf, which Aaron made."
Other times God opened the earth and some of His people who became rebellious were swallowed up. See Numbers 16:32 and Chapter 26:10

What I am referring to is the seriousness of followers of God who become rebellious and who go astray. Through Christ we have found a rescue from the judgement of God, but we must walk in His ways. Those who love Christ will not put God to the test, because they desire to obey His voice through the Holy Spirit.

Do NOT think that God does not see or know what you are doing and in what you are involved with. He is a righteous God and He does not hold His hand over His eyes concerning the doings of His children, because we know what to do, not to do and what is expected from us. His Word reveals to all human flesh how to live and how to seek Him in sincerity. His help in our daily walk is available for the asking.

His Word also states that God is merciful and gracious, but this does not mean that we should speculate on this, nor try to abuse the attributes of our Father. We can walk in victory and joy, through the Holy Spirit.

His people are those who follow Him and to such Jesus says: "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand." John 10:28

Just in case you may think that one becomes a child of God without effort on his/her part or being ignorant by continuing in sin, let me show you how it works.

Matthew 7:7 "Ask, and it will be given unto you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." If this scripture is not adhered to, then nothing will change. The words Jesus spoke are not meant to be idle, but expect reply and response.
God’s word teaches that Salvation and Forgiveness of sin does not come automatically.

John 3: 18,19 He that BELIEVETH on Him is not condemned: but he that BELIEVETH NOT is condemned already, because he hath NOT believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

Sure we can bring the message of reconciliation but the "hearer" needs to respond. This can be compared to the marriage vows: each party has to declare "I do". It is a 2 way street. Each one has a free will to reject or to accept. If one of the couple to be married, does not respond with the "I do", the marriage vows are void. Both have to agree to make it a marriage.
And so it is with the Word of God... one rejects or accepts, nothing in between will do.

Man is not a puppet, but has to take responsibility for his/her actions according to God's word. And for this Jesus Christ did come to present freedom to all who COME to Him and OPEN the door of their heart when He knocks. This requires ACTION on the part of the “hearer”.

Abiding in God's word will always reflect TRUTH. AMEN!

My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27

Watch you therefore not to be caught unexpectedly when He appears.

In the service of the Master,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman
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Jesus Gives Hope

2011-11-11T09:38:00.001-05:00

Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Never give up! When you think ALL hope is gone there is still HOPE! ALL things may fail, but Jesus never fails. If life has been beating on you and you're nearly down and out... WAIT... LISTEN... He is calling your name! You've been staring at your own limitations, disabilities, qualifications, failures, borders, obstructions, what have you.

Look up into His wonderful face, grab His Holy Hand, reach the "IMPOSSIBLE" with the Lord. Remember, He can do a LOT more than you. T

Allow Him to carry you through life and you will be "eternally" thankful.

He is always one step ahead, one page further,

a breath closer, a touch away, always in sight, within reach.

He'll hear your cries, see your tears, feel your hurts,

know your fears, heal your wounds, answer your prayers,

lift you up and carry you over hills and through valleys.

by Dr. Trudy Veerman

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33

Servant of the Lord,

Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman

hrow yourself into His "lifeline".

Caring Love

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THE LOVE THAT CARES

Beyond life's trials and its snares

There is a love so rooted deep

May we know the love that cares

That gives us comfort when we weep

The love of God is greater far

and wider than the heavens stretch

It goes beyond the highest star

No human love will ever match

There is no other power so strong

Which deeply touches the human soul

It will convict when we go wrong

but also heals and makes us whole

This Godly power poured in our heart

Will guide our steps to reach about

If we're surrendered from the start

His love in us shall not burn out

And when through life our love is tried

On His precious Word we'll stand

For His Love in us needs to abide

So we will not crumble, neither bend

Then we'll have no more hurting pride

For His love does absorb every shock

With such unmovable love inside

We'll be able to feed His flock

Dr. Trudy Veerman Copyright

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me more than these? He saith unto Him, Yea, Lord; Thou knowest that I love Thee. He saith unto him, Feed My lambs. John 21:15

Servant of the Lord,
Minister Dr. Trudy Veerman