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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Direct Dail

psalm17_6Doesn't it seem when we are facing our toughest battles the first thing we run to is our spouses, friends or family for help or advice?

I guess it is just natural for us to reach for that phone before we spend time on our knees. smile_sniff

What we need to learn is how to run to Jesus in our time of need.   Prayer is the best only remedy for any problem we may face. 

Call on Jesus, He is always ready to answer!

Lord forgive me for the many times I run to others in my time of need before I spend time at your feet.  You are so faithful to hear our cries and desire to be our greatest source of comfort, peace, and guidance.  Thank you for hearing me before I even speak.  

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34 comments:

  1. JoanMarch 25, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    Wonderfully encouraging scripture. Great post.
    Blessings @ Happy WFW!

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  2. LauraLee ShawMarch 25, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Oh Sue, I LOVE this message. Yes, Wow. And that graphic is so original that it will pop into my head regularly. Awesome WFW!

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  3. loriMarch 25, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    THIS is GREAT! I love that lady! How clever! I'll be remembering this one....I'm such a visual gal!

    TOO cute!
    HUGS,
    lori

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  4. Marilyn in MississippiMarch 25, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Oh my goodness but you got my number today! I do exactly what you said....when trouble comes my way the first thing I do is get online and send out an "emergency prayer request" email. I know God is the answer to my trouble but I guess I am too much leaning on others to ask Him for me. Thank you so much for this eye opening truth today!

    Marilyn

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  5. AmydeanneMarch 25, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    what a great visual Susan! i love it!

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  6. MarshaMarch 25, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Wonderful post, Susan. It really is a sign of our sinful flesh nature that we sometimes run to everyone else before we run to Him.
    Have a blessed day.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    CUTE...and very true!

    And that line is never busy!

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  8. aspiritofsimplicityMarch 25, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    What great words and a great reminder. I love your fun picture also.

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  9. Laurie AnnMarch 25, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Amen, Susan. Excellent word for today. I needed to be reminded of this. Great picture and verse! Happy WFW!

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  10. luvmy4sonsMarch 25, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Yeah. Jesus should always be first. I know though that sometimes Jesus will speak through a godly advisor. Sometimes I can't hear the Lord as clearly when my emotions cloud things up. Another human being can give me perspective and help me to more clearly hear the Lord...still Jesus should be enough...God works in many ways!

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  11. JoyfullMarch 25, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Great reminder to "Call on Him" first. Love the picture also. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. LisaMarch 25, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    AWESOME! Totally awesome!

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  13. MaxineMarch 25, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Oh yes. Tell me about it. A lesson I've had to learn more times than I care to admit

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  14. DeniseMarch 25, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Such an awesome WFW.

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  15. TRUTH SHARERMarch 25, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    I'm learing to save the 'phone call' for the PRAISE time - AFTER the Lord answers the prayer that was offered on my knees to Him first!

    Looking UPward and Choosing JOY,
    Stephanie
    [In Flight]

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  16. TriciaMarch 25, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    A wonderful reminder that we should always call on God first... He is always ready to listen to us and to answer, what a blessing!

    How do you do that strike through thing... I have been trying to figure that out and have no idea how to do it...

    Blessings!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    What a great graphic and verse. love it.

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  18. AlexMarch 25, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    A fantastic reminder & promise! Blessings to you & thinking of your son in Darwin!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    Wonderful reminder!...And there is never a busy signal!!

    Thank you for visiting my blog! Yes that is my baby, I was 8 months along when that ultrasound was done. She will be 4 months old on the 30th!...oh how the time flies!

    God Bless,
    Brandi

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  20. Catrina BradleyMarch 25, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    I'm guilty. But I'm getting better! And Jesus is always there waiting to pick up the phone, even when my instincts make me think of others to ask first. :)

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  21. LisaShawMarch 25, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    O there is NO TRUER (is that a word??) message than this one dear sister. I am always reminded over the years of Joyce Meyer saying, "Run to the Throne not to the phone". It's been a constant reminder to me to GO TO JESUS FIRST. Truth is when we go to JESUS first we usually have no need to go any further. Praise the Lord!

    I've missed visiting with you. Love you.

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  22. TracyMarch 25, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Amen, Susan! This graphic is great and likely to stick with me next time I'm tempted to go to someone else first! Thanks for the powerful encouragement instead to go to the One who created us and loves us more than anyone. Blessed WFW!

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  23. SusannahMarch 26, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    Profound! Prayer is always relevant and the first thing we should do in times of need.

    (Love the graphic... what a lovely woman she is!)

    Have a blessed WFW, Susan.

    (((Hugs)))

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  24. CathyMarch 26, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Cute picture and wonderful verse ~
    Hopefully soon I am going to add a song I wrote "Call Unto the Lord" to my music website. I am working on more copyrights.

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  25. Lola SkwMarch 27, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Thank you so much! I needed that reminder ... and the pic is so cute!

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  26. Kim@Seasons of My HeartMarch 27, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    I LOVE...LOVE...LOVE...this!!! :-)

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  27. Lelia ChealeyMarch 27, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Hey Susan!
    Great post, but I'm not surprised. you always speak to my heart. :)
    I heard before: Go to the throne before you go to the phone.

    love ya,
    Lelia
    You are mentioned in a post I did this week. :)

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  28. DeniseMarch 27, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Good word! HE is the only one to run to........... When will we learn! The visual is wonderful !

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  29. Tea with TiffanyMarch 28, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    I'm learning to run to the Throne not the phone. :)

    Thank you for this strong post and prayer.

    Miss you,

    Tiffany

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  30. Amy S.March 28, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Susan,
    I just caught up on your last several posts. I am inspired again by your beautiful writings. Thanks for sharing so much of you and your words. I am always so uplifted when I come to visit here.
    I don't always stop and leave a message like I should..because it seems I'm always running. I need to stop and take the time more. Again...I am always so uplifted when I come to visit you here.

    Love you and see you on Facebook

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  31. Esthermay Bentley-GoossenMarch 28, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    AMEN!
    . . . love those 1950's photos.
    Often wished I'd been able to raise children back then.
    ;)
    But -- FF 2009. I've got PRAYER!!!!!!!

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  32. AnonymousMarch 29, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    Hi susan,
    Great post and so true. He's all I need, He's all I need, Jesus is all I need...............
    hugs Sandra nz

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  33. JenniferMarch 30, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    So true & cute cute pictures.

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  34. DaphineMarch 31, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Yep, you are so right! This is great! You're such an inspiration. Thanks!

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