WHEN EASY IS HARD

NEAR TO GOD

https://rss.com/podcasts/myupperroom/2868785/?via=ILYFAva-Charlotte [https://rss.com/podcasts/myupperroom/2868785/?via=ILYFAva-Charlotte] Story by Sheryl Black Chai, Tennessee, USA Music "Shores of Avalon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com [http://incompetech.com])Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Psalm 16:7-11 7 I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. 8 I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. 10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Read full chapter [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2016&version=KJV]

IN GOD'S PERFECT TIMING

https://rss.com/podcasts/myupperroom/2865534/?via=ILYFAva-Charlotte [https://rss.com/podcasts/myupperroom/2865534/?via=ILYFAva-Charlotte] Story by Christina Ryan Claypool, Ohio, USA Music "Sheep May Safely Graze - BWV 208" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com [http://incompetech.com])Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Read full chapter [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Thessalonians%205&version=KJV]

WHEN EASY IS HARD

https://rss.com/podcasts/myupperroom/2862558/?via=ILYFAva-Charlotte [https://rss.com/podcasts/myupperroom/2862558/?via=ILYFAva-Charlotte] Story by Brenda Louden, Manitoba, Canada Music "Send for the Horses" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com [http://incompetech.com])Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ James 1:2-5 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Read full chapter [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%201&version=KJV]

HOPE OF THE HEART

https://rss.com/podcasts/myupperroom/2858418/?via=ILYFAva-Charlotte [https://rss.com/podcasts/myupperroom/2858418/?via=ILYFAva-Charlotte] Story by Wayne Greenawalt, Wisconsin, USA Music "Second Coming - no percussion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com [http://incompetech.com])Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Isaiah 42:1-7 42 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. 2 He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. 3 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. 4 He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law. 5 Thus saith God the Lord, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: 6 I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; 7 To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house. Read full chapter [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2042&version=KJV]

SUSTAINED

https://rss.com/podcasts/myupperroom/2855513/?via=ILYFAva-Charlotte [https://rss.com/podcasts/myupperroom/2855513/?via=ILYFAva-Charlotte] Story by Amy Catlin Wozniak, Ohio, USA Music "Screen Saver" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com [http://incompetech.com])Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Matthew 5:1-9 5 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Read full chapter [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205&version=KJV]