Inspire
When I was scrambling out of my rock-bottom depths of despair, the Bluegrass Gospel Jam was there. Even when my spirits were stagnantly sinking into the livid waves of anger, turmoil, and incapacity to make decisions, the Jam became my anchor for hearing from God. For my part, I had no hope to cling to. Bluegrass Gospel Music began supplying soothing balm for my uneasy essence. In my Jeep, no matter where I was headed, as I drove, I listened to bluegrass gospel songs. Songs and melodies kept me focused upon the unknown comeback trail that I didn’t even realize I was traveling upon. Then the leader of the Gospel Jam quit. I lost my grip on my therapy.
Bless
The silent blessings that gradually flowed my way encouraged me to begin thinking about starting over. At the time, I didn’t even know what the term “starting over” meant. I initiated my own Bluegrass Gospel Jam concept. I began writing booklets about the “Pursuit of Peace.” My principles of peace began emerging through the trials and tribulations I stumbled upon. I began putting faith principles into action steps. I started learning how to crawl through all the adversities. Philippians 4:11 “…for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him (the Lord) who gives me strength.”
Encourage
There is always a companion you can cling to. God always has an outstretched hand. Regardless of your situation or predicament, you can begin to converse with God. Communication is a two way street. You can talk to God, but you also have to begin listening. Fact: uncomplicated prayer unleashes powerful results.
Help
Become an eyewitness. Observe how God sends people your way to help you in your time of need. If you need help, then begin helping others. It’s astonishing how God works when you quit concentrating upon yourself. In the Bluegrass Gospel Jams, amazing songs and gentle spirit emanate from the musicians when we concentrate upon the audience. “We put a song in your heart and a tap in your toe.” We touch people’s hearts. No one goes to sleep at the Gospel Jams. Help comes when you exercise genuine belief and faith. May God inspire you, bless you, encourage you, and help you. All it takes is a thimble-full of mustard seed faith to begin. The old angry depressed way can drive you crazy and make you continually troubled and worried. The new exhilarating path of faith can lead you to true peace and fulfillment. Take time to pray…it is the source of happiness.
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