When The Rug Gets Pulled Under

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“Please…I need a mask now. I don’t want to house this inmate with others with him coughing like crazy,” I told one of my co-workers who was at the Infirmary while I was assigned at the prison’s Intake that night, screening arrestees, determining who was mentally and physically fit to stay in the jail that night.

She came after a what felt like forever 15 or 20 minutes. But she brought the wrong masks. She did not try to bring me the box of masks meant to be given for inmates. I wasn’t sure if she was not listening to  understood my instructions or not on the phone. But her help in a way, was not help at all. Her help made it worse because she wasted some precious time of bringing the wrong masks that with every minute that passed by, I started getting swamped with more newly-caught offenders. I saw the arresting officer with that coughing arrestee stood nearby, looking impatient with the waiting period she had to do.

I know many of my own family and friends who are being swamped with life’s trials. Seeing them standing on rugs that are being pulled from under them. Worst economy where my own 2 brothers lost their jobs, few friends and my son’s tennis coach facing possible lay-off, marriages failing and ending in divorces, financial difficulties up to the point of losing homes…Nothing is stable here in this world. Our stability only comes from knowing Christ. He is the Rock Who doesn’t change in this ever changing world.

“I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.” ~ Luke 6:47-48 [NIV]



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31 comments:

  1. You are such an encouragement to my heart, love you sis.

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  2. Yes, that is very encouraging, Dear. I love the great videos you find. Did you get the video I sent you? I had trouble finding your address. Wanted to send you a guitar lesson by Paul Baloche. Blessings ~

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  3. That encouraged me to remember where my Help comes from. No matter what happens. Thank you sis and have a beautiful weekend!

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  4. How very interesting and what an encouragement Rosel. Blessings to you dear.

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  5. The video really illustrated what you were saying soo perfectly. Our feet DO have to be firmly planted on the ONLY thing we can really count on not to be ripped out from under us. It's a scary time. I too know MANY who are living in great uncertainty. PRAISE GOD He is forever the same and always one to be counted on. Have a wonderful week-end. HUGS

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  6. Awesome post. Best video I've ever seen on the subject. Bless you.

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  7. Hi Rosel,
    Our only real sanity and security comes from the Lord. Thank you for sharing this video and post. Have a wonderful weekend in Him.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  8. A much needed message, especially with the problems facing us today. Very encouraging.

    Blessings,
    Joan

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  9. You amaze me with these videos!! May we all know it is the Lord who is our Foundation and we can't put our Faith into anything other than HIM!

    Love you Rosel....Praying for you my friend....

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  10. This video tells it all! We need God in our lives always.God a firm foundations! Thank-you for sharing this today.
    Blessings,
    Ginger

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  11. I love you sister! You always share the greatest videos with your messages. This one is exceptional and says it all...GOD...the only firm solid foundation on which to always stand tall and press ourselves into.

    Have a beautiful Sunday my friend.

    Hugs,
    Alleluiabelle

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  12. You're right RCubes. There is so much going on with so many people ... it feels like the rug is being pulled out from under them. We have to build our faith on solid ground to survive.

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  13. Great video and powerful Scripture. Seeing this video helps to us to realize what foundation we need to be building on. Thank you for this great reminder.

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  14. The video illustrates it so well. Thank you for sharing. I always enjoy your posts for Spiritual Sundays.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  15. God has more in store! His kingdom is an unshakable kingdom! Thank you for another great post.

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  16. Wonderful message! So grateful for the ROCK!

    Blessings,
    Mary

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  17. Fabulous analogy, well done mate of mine (nurse)... Yes, our greatest dependance comes from our faith in Him only...not money, job or finacial security...but HIM....
    God Bless you this day. Hugs

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  18. We are truly so blessed. The God who created the universe wants our best, and we can count on Him. What a difference this makes when times are so tough, when the details could be discouraging - yet here we are with His hope, strength, power and plan for our lives!

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  19. Wonderful thoughts on this and great video...A firm foundation! We all need that today. God bless.

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  20. What a clever video to make the point that God is our solid rock and our only foundation we can count on.

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  21. Jesus is our only security and in Him we can rest. Thank you for a great post.
    PS I'm sorry work was a little frustrating for you. I'm always amazed at your calm spirit in the midst of such chaos.:)

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  22. On the Rock....standing on the Rock that never changes...and with Whom all things work together for good. Tons of blessings to you...Sarah

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  23. Wonderful post, and video! Thank you for the reminder that Jesus is our only Rock.

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  24. Not only does the rug get pulled out from under us and often do not watch our step and trip over them. This is indeed a time of worry for many but we can take comfort that the Lord is in control. I like your background. :) Sunday blessing. Dee

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  25. We certainly are to build our house on the Rock, Christ the Lord as our foundation. The storm hit both houses, the built on sand and the one built on the rock. The one built on the rock survived the storm - those in Christ will survive any storm. Praise God.

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  26. By the way, I almost forgot to say thank you! Thank you!

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  27. On the solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand! There is no other way to make it when the rug is pulled out from under us. Great post! Blessings Sister!

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  28. I came over via Spiritual Sundays.I'm adding you to my Faith based Blog roll.

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  29. Amen, Jesus is our Rock & the source of our life! I read this wonderful quote from Corrie Ten Boon , while I was working on my post ." You will never now that Jesus is all you need until Jesus is all you have . "
    Blessings,
    Myrna

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  30. Making the decision to stand only on God's promises today...everything else will pull the rug under you for sure. Nothing like a faith test to really make you appreciate this video!!!!

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