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I Can’t But God Can!

Published on January 1, 2022February 23, 2022 by melanieporter458 Comments

There she is … my little, ceramic Scottie dog, Sassy, affectionately named after a beloved Scottie we had years ago. But she’s sitting on a ledge in the nativity and with a great view. I just noticed her today … one of my littles obviously relocated her to be with Jesus.

My guess is my 2-year old grandbaby, Lonnie girl, put her there. She’s so fascinated with the baby Jesus. I can’t tell you how many times he has been rocked to sleep. In fact, he was accidentally dropped once and I had to superglue his toes back to his feet.

I’ve been seeking God almost desperately these last couple of months for direction. I’m wrestling with a serious health issue that requires surgery. I’m meeting with the surgeon on Monday for scheduling. I know what I’m called to do but honestly – I’ve not had what it took physically or emotionally to show up here for some time.

My October was full of deadlines and back to back weekend speaking events – I was plum worn out in every way. But I realized from feeling poorly and the tiredness that I’ve been putting so much pressure on the calling, that I allowed the enemy to make me feel like I can’t do this ministry thing. I would have a good day and then two bad days that wiped me out, putting me in bed … it’s like riding a roller coaster.

I know my healing is coming in the name of Jesus. But I feel like I’ve let so many of you down as well as the Lord.

But this little Scottie placed in the nativity gave me a new perspective. It made me laugh at first but then I realized, the weight of writing, teaching, speaking, and sharing the gospel isn’t on me. It’s all on HIM … I just have to lead people to the nativity to get a view of Jesus – and let God do the rest.

That may sound simplistically silly to you, but God reminded me again for like the tenth time – I can’t but He can … in all things! The pressure is off in the name of Jesus!

So here’s to 2022 … with great expectations of God giving people a view of Jesus that resonates deep in their souls.

Don’t let the enemy use anything against you!

Happy New Year! May you see Jesus all around you in unexpected ways!

I love you all!

#2corinthians12v9

#achildshallleadthem

P.S. Please be patient – the blog is changing – new things are coming but it’s a work in progress … so am I!

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Everyday we have a chance to start over and get ba Everyday we have a chance to start over and get back into the race! 

Staying in the race is being faithful and not giving up because we mess up! 

Remember - Satan knows faithfulness always wins - but he wants to make the journey hard so we won't finish! #StayInTheRace

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,
fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” #hebrews12v1thru3
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He’s always faithful! 🙌🙌 He’s always faithful! 🙌🙌
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Sharing over on the First 5 App today about the be Sharing over on the First 5 App today about the beautiful story of Ruth and Boaz. 

I wonder how big Ruth's faith in God was before she met Boaz. Before journeying to Bethlehem with her mother-in-law, Ruth was unaware she had been living in a spiritual famine, yet she felt compelled to follow Naomi's faith in Naomi's homeland. 

At some point, I'm sure she started "connecting the dots" that it was God who was blessing her, and no doubt her curiosity was aroused. Then the moment Boaz showed Ruth kindness in his fields, God rescued both her and Naomi from desolation and brought them into His divine fullness in a new way, much like the meal Boaz shared with Ruth left her satisfied with some left over (Ruth 2:14).

The story of Ruth and Boaz evolves into a beautiful picture of redemption. But in Ruth 2, Boaz had no idea of the goodness coming his way; he acted from motives of empathy and obedience to God's Word.

To read more, copy the link below. 

https://app.first5.org/book/Ruth%202023/ff_ruth23_11
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Happy happy birthday to our precious daughter in l Happy happy birthday to our precious daughter in love, Kayla! Pop and I love you dearly, girlie. You are resilient, loving, a great mama and wifie, and the most competitive Porter of the crew - and that’s saying a lot with these wise guys! 😂

I have a favorite memory of our girl in the back yard playing kickball with the littles. She was rounding bases and Ernie was holding her hand, but he was slowing her down and she kept going - eventually dragging him across home plate for the win! 🤣😂🤣

She’s my road trip buddy, shopping guru and we always find a reason to laugh! 😂🤣 Looking forward to celebrating you sweet K! You are precious to me! Love you!
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Hi Corryton/Gibbs friends. Please be on the lookou Hi Corryton/Gibbs friends. Please be on the lookout for my grand-babies pup, Riggs. He’s a black labradoodle with a red collar and he’s very friendly. He got out this morning and he’s been gone for a couple hours.

Please keep a look out for him and reach out if you see or find him. My grands love this dog and Lonnie especially will be heartbroken if they don’t find him. 
Thank you!
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Thirty-seven years ago tonight, Mr. Porter gave me Thirty-seven years ago tonight, Mr. Porter gave me his last name. It’s been a ride for sure. 😂

God’s mercy and grace have surrounded us at every hardship, heartbreak and loss. I’m grateful for His presence and peace. 🙌

I’m also grateful for the laughter, joy, our children and grandchildren. ❤️

We been through enough to kill ten herds of elephants, 🐘 😂
… but we’re a testimony of His faithfulness! 🙌

What a Mighty God we serve! 

“Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.” Psalm 36:5
We humans grow weary; we feel overwhelmed and want We humans grow weary; we feel overwhelmed and want to quit or do. Like the Israeli exiles in Babylon who were tired of their circumstances, sometimes we need comfort, tender words of encouragement, and hope. 

God never grows weary or faint, yet He understands why we do. But He will provide the strength we need if we wait on Him and stay faithful. He is good, He is loving, and He is faithful to hear our cries. God’s word never fails to renew our strength. 

“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:28-31
#letgodswordencourageyou
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There is nothing we go through in this fallen worl There is nothing we go through in this fallen world that God won’t help us cope through. He’s been by my side every moment of brokenness, misery and confusion. He’s there for every tear I cry and He is overjoyed when I overcome with faith. 

When we live by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7), especially when life feels like it’s in ruins, He supernaturally goes before us, removing the rubble one heartache at a time. 

Choosing faith is choosing God!
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ALWAYS. 🙌 #Isaiah4110 ALWAYS. 🙌 
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