Approach Each Day With CONFIDENCE

No need to fuss or worry; 
    no need to pout with fear !  
You've accepted Jesus as Savior,
    so your confidence is here.

He demonstrates His love for YOU,
    and you're glad to read His word !
"Every day is different"  --
    the best news you've ever heard.

Yes, for you there's more to learn;
    right now, talk to Him today.
Some day you'll meet Him in Heaven !
    "Thank You, Lord !" is what you'll say ! 
                          : ) 
by Elaine Hardt ©2020

Oh, No ! Uncertainties Have Invaded !

Uncertainties steal your peace

your normal progress

your ordinary routine

Instead of proceeding with your expected plans

you duck for cover

you look for any logical path to progress

Upset can mark your face

steal your smile

plant a frown on your forehead

ruin your relaxation

Tell that uncertainty

that the LORD knows all about it

and you’re trusting Him for directions

Then pray with confidence

things will improve in some

unexpected way.

by Elaine Hardt ©2017

Looking at Success

        Our latest little booklet is ready for you,  "Looking at Success."  It's #93, and is a quick read with some ideas for you to consider.  Hopefully, it will be helpful and encouraging to you.  There's no charge.  Drop us a line via email; - edprha@gmail.com -  we do not sell or give away your address to anyone. 

Your Discovery, Your Decision

Go to Amazon.com and open the page that's "books by Elaine Hardt." https://www.amazon.com/Your-Discovery-Decision-Elaine-Hardt-ebook/dp/B00CMVCEAE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1500848934&sr=8-2&keywords=books+by+Elaine+Hardt
 Notice this. The Kindle edition doesn't cost anything to view.  It's 114 pages about real people with real problems.  The 73 writings point us to the love of God.  With an open mind and a teachable attitude there are things about life to learn, to experience, to celebrate.

Helpful Conversations

          Here's some ideas for you to consider.  Our Booklet #91 is called "Helpful Conversations."  Our booklets are usually 16 to 20 pages, and we print them ourselves and mail them out.  Want one?  Email us at edprha@gmail.com  

-- Elaine Hardt ©2917

The Missing Gold Ring

    The gold ring was lost, but she didn’t know it.  That old family ring was slightly larger and had been taking the place of her wedding ring since Olivia had put on a few pounds. 

Dressing up to go somewhere, the gold ring went on, but getting back home, the ring went into a pretty cup on the bedroom vanity.  It was a little loose, but doable.  She just didn’t wear it around the house.  The drive to the grocery store would be later this morning, so she didn’t know the ring was missing. 

“Hey, what’s this!” exclaimed her barefoot husband who was walking down the hall.

A quick look, bending over to separate some of the long carpeting fibers turned up that gold ring. 

If he’d been wearing slippers he probably would not have felt the ring. 

Before Olivia knew the ring was missing, there was a nice little surprise waiting for her.  

Ever found something you didn’t know that you’d lost?

It's Free

On Amazon.com when you do a search for my name and the word "books" up comes this notice.  Take a look at the pages of preview and see if you or anyone you know would like to get "Your Discovery, Your Decision" via Kindle.  It's 122 pages long. 

Good News Today, Tomorrow and Afterwards, Too

Jesus is with me here and now

and everywhere I go;

I read God’s Word to be assured

I’m glad He loves me so!

What a comfort it is to know.

So, friends, open your mind and heart;

I want to share the good news.

Your eternal future

You decide how to choose;

Jesus’ love do not refuse. 

Amazing love for each of us,

Every person, child, woman, man.

Read the Gospel of John;

it won’t take long — do it —you can.

It’s God’s wonderful plan! 

***This is what it says in 1 Peter 1:3-5 ***

"All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

It is by His mercy that we have been born again, 

because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead.

Now we live with great expectation,

and we have a priceless inheritance —

an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you,

pure and undefiled,

beyond the reach of change and decay.

And through your faith, God is protecting you by His power

until you receive this salvation,

which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see."

Testing, Trials, Tribulation

Situations are becoming more serious!

These are tests to determine the faith of you and me.

Assess, acknowledge, appreciate God’s help,

Doing what He says, obediently. 

Wars and rumors of wars are increasing,

More threats and lies and dastardly deeds;

People more wicked than we can imagine,

It’s not more empty promises anyone needs. 

Bad weather, terrible storms are increasing!

Believers, let’s get this message clear; 

God warns us to repent, so let’s do it now,

The Bible tells about it, the end times are here.

His judgments are surely coming upon the world,

Sinfulness grows worse, people’s hearts growing cold;

The LORD enables believers to stand strong,

Thankfully, He continues to make us bold. 

Our example, our words to everyone

must point them to Jesus, Savior of all;

The Judgment Day brings the final word,

so now heed and obey our LORD’s call. 

+ + + 

by Elaine Hardt ©2016

How Really Important Are YOU?

Did you talk to the President, the Pope, the Prime Minister today?

Or, did you personally speak to the Creator in Heaven when you pray?

Did the Governor, the Mayor, the Head of the FBI invite you to chat?

Did anyone "special" look forward to hearing from you about this or that?

Why did Jesus invite YOU to pray

and tell you how and show you what to say?

To some people you may not rank high on their list as a friend,

but Jesus invites you to a love relationship that will not end!

Not only that, but you can talk to Him any hour of night or day,

And best of all, the Bible says He listens to what you say.

Of course, the key to expressing yourself to the LORD is honesty,

And yes, what's in your life, and in your heart He knows already.

"But if He already knows everything, then what's there for me to say?"

Well, expressing your love and concerns to Him is good to do every day.

Don't neglect this amazing privilege to pray, it helps you to grow!

How do I know?  Read it for yourself. The Bible tells us so!

Your Discovery, Your Decision

   

 For 99 cents you can have a copy of my 122 page book, "Your Discovery, Your Decision" which was published by Amazon in May 2013.   The stories encourage the reader to face life's challenges with faith and determination.  Take a look at the sample pages here https://www.amazon.com/Your-Discovery-Decision-Elaine-Hardt-ebook/dp/B00CMVCEAE/ref=sr_1_2/152-7384266-3603144?ie=UTF8&qid=1474840165&sr=8-2&keywords=Elaine+Hardt+books 
You might recommend it to a friend, too.  

Temporarily

I’ve been plodding along a rocky path,
Barely able to squint to see;
It’s lonesome out here, but only
Temporarily.

One day rain poured down in silver buckets;
Sunshine again, when would it be?
I have to admit I did complain,
Temporarily.

Now it’s uphill on a scorching hot day;
Muscles are crying unendingly,
But then I remember it’s tough,
Temporarily.

Life’s laden with stress and aggravation;
How much longer such difficulty?
My goals achieved only partly and
Temporarily.

Then God whispers peace to my struggling heart;
“Trust, My child, and obey Me.”
Soon life’s lessons will have served their purpose,
Eternally.

By Elaine Hardt ©2004

God's Grading System

Does God give tests?  Yes.  Testing will surely come.  Everyone will be tested.  

Will there be multiple choice tests?  Life is full of multiple choices.  There may be several wrong choices; there will always be one right one.

  

Is the Final going to be true/false?  No.  There’s no final test.  You will not have to recite the names of the books of the Bible, or recall any other facts.

So there are different tests? There is one Standardized test which applies to everyone;  and there are lots of Individualized tests which are personalized just for you.

What is this One Big Standardized test?  God loves us so much that He gave His Son Jesus to die for us, which takes away our failures and deficiencies. To decide to accept Him or not, that is the Biggest Test of all.  The sooner you pass that one, the better. 

Does what I do count?  There’s this deep-seated notion that Someone is watching and cares what we do.  People hope the good stuff counts.  They fervently hope that the bad stuff they do doesn’t get noticed at all.  Yes, what you do does count. 

Can I get extra credit? Good things you do help mold your character.  Even if others don’t notice what you do, God does. 

What about homework?  God does have homework for us!  Home is one of the most important locations in life.  Here is where we can learn patience, perseverance, goodness, and love.  Here is where we demonstrate our abilities.  

Are make-ups allowed?  After your days are up you will die and there is no second chance then.  To fail now is to miss out forever. 

Does God grade on the curve?  No.  He doesn’t compare you with anyone else.  There are definite consequences for ignoring and disobeying God. 

Will I graduate?  God wants every person in the world to “graduate” to Heaven after they’ve finished their lives on earth.  Heaven is better than a diploma. 

How am I doing, so far?  You have already either “passed” or “failed,” depending on whether or not you’ve accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior.  Passing is not a matter of effort or achievement—it is your response of faith. After that, you can work to gain honors, and in fact, God Himself will help you do it.  He will give you a personal trainer, the Holy Spirit. 

Can’t I just do it my way?  He’s God and we’re not, so we do it His way. 

Is there a text book? Good question.  God does have a Book.  The Bible is totally unique.   Reading the Bible will definitely help.

What if I have more questions?  Good question.  Ask Him.  This is called prayer.  “Ask and it will be given to you.”   

* * *

by Elaine Hardt ©1996 

Passover 2016 has great meaning for each of us

       Our Jewish friends are celebrating the remembrance of their deliverance from slavery.  Both solemn and joyous, these days are Passover, called Pesach on our calendar. 

What do we learn from Passover?

1. We are surrounded by sin, unbelief, ungodly dictators.
2. We are slaves to a system that is big, strong, and bad.
3. The only way to freedom is obedience to God. 
4. Our personal belief and our trust in Almighty God gives us the way to demonstrate       our obedience.
5. Our obedience to God brings freedom and empowerment. 
6. Our acceptance of this truth brings a wonderful reality of true love, peace, joy from God that is not found anywhere else.  Eternal life with Him awaits us! 

Here’s a few interesting facts that go with these main points.

•   The Jewish people were living in an area of Egypt.  They were forced into slavery.
•   God called a man named Moses to lead them to freedom, to their own land.
•   God sent 12 plagues on Egypt, but each time Pharaoh rejected the call to free them.
•   Passover was the night to sacrifice a lamb, place a mark of its blood on the doorpost of each of their houses, and the people ready to leave Egypt.
•   On Passover the first child of every family died, unless the blood was on the doorpost.
•   God provided the way out and the protection they needed to cross the Red Sea on dry land, and journey to the Promised Land.

In Deuteronomy 6:20-25  Moses reminded them to obey God. 

Success Comes When - - -

Review the basics.
1. Life is full of choices for me to make.
2. In my own ability I cannot make all the right decisions or do all the right things.
3. God allows this so I will see that I need Him in my life.
4. If success was easy we wouldn’t have opportunity to learn.

Come into agreement with what God says.
1. God wants us to be saved, healed, victorious.
2. Jesus has already done it all. He has provided for salvation, healing, victory.
3. God invites us to boldly come and take what He offers.
4. I must personally accept Jesus as my Savior.
5. His Holy Spirit comes to live within us, enabling us to do what pleases Him.

Review what the Bible says about the devil.
1. The devil will lie and deceive us so he can destroy us.
2. He will make us miserable so our testimony is ineffective.
3. He has a legal right to attack us when we are in disobedience to God.

Pray for wisdom, and be obedient to do what God reveals.
1. He will give us direction when we ask.
2. We must listen and obey.

Solving That Problem!

          Got a problem? 

Talk it out

Figure it out

Work it out

This only lacks one thing to say:

Remember to pray!

Got frustration? 

Something’s wrong

Something’s incomplete

Something needs improvement

It’s very important today:

Don’t forget to pray!

Got a plan? 

You need words

You need examples

You need thinking

This might take a little time,

But don’t forget to pray!

Got a response?

Your Creator knows you, 

You know that’s true

You can get headed to Heaven 

You don’t really want to stray! 

So talk to Him: pray! 

Got a challenge?

Life is for learning

Life is for growing up

Life is for you choosing what to do

You’d better not delay:

Now is the time to pray.  

                         + + +

by Elaine Hardt ©2015 

I Can and I Will

This challenge is hard, but I’m going to do it;

This trouble is tough, but I’m going through it.

Trouble can’t last forever — not much longer;

I will not be discouraged, I’ll get stronger.

Though the light gets dim, and I don’t know what to do;

Jesus holds me close, and He will see me through. 

My mind settles down, my lips form a prayer;

I don’t know how exactly, but God gets me there. 

Yes, It's Ready

        Our newest booklet of encouragement is now ready.  "Good for You!" is number 76 and you'll find the entire list when you go to Labels at the side of this blog page and click on Booklets published.  These booklets are free. We make them on our own computer and printer with ClickBook from bluesquirrel.com. The topics could make for a good conversation at your next opportunity with family, friends, etc. 

My Morning Conversation With God

Good morning, Lord.

Thank You for letting me see the light of another day.  

God, You are awesome and I am amazed at Your greatness.

I praise You for Your mercy and love.

Your Word says I can come boldly into Your presence, so I do.

I come in faith and obedience.  I come with great expectation.

I speak health to my body . . . 

Achieving Only 90% Perfection Today ???

          “Another day is ending, so how did you do?
          Did you achieve perfect perfection all day through?
          What!  Another day of missing that desired goal?
          Did half-hearted effort grind you down, take a toll?

          “This is your conscience nagging you — yes, YOU.
          So, ‘Nearly Perfect Person” what will you do? 
          Is there a lesson that you’ll seek to learn?
          Which direction will you decide to turn?”

          Aaaack!  I’ve just had another crazy dream!
          My achievements are less than they seem!
          Dear LORD I need Your wisdom on how to proceed;
          I see it’s Your input and blessing that I need.  

By Elaine Hardt ©2015