Every time you affirm your trust in Me, you put a coin into My treasury. Thus you build up equity in preparation for days of trouble. I keep safely in My heart all trust invested in Me, with interest compounded continuously. The more you trust Me, the more I empower you to do so.Psalm 56:3-4
Practice trusting Me during quiet days, when nothing much seems to be happening. Then when storms come, your trust balance will be sufficient to see you through. Store up for yourself treasure in heaven, through placing your trust in Me. This practice will keep you in My Peace.
English Standard Version
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?
Matthew 6:20-21
English Standard Version
...but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Personal reflection
Why do we trust the Lord? Because he made us, saved us, and sanctifies us. He knows me. As I learn to trust Him more my days of trouble lessen. I don't think that means I will go through less trials necessarily, but how I view bumps in the road will be different.
My Prayer
Lord, thank you for yesterday and providing better work habits for me. Thank you for providing 3 people at the Way of the Master class. Lord, it is just the number I need. Like Fred said, it will be nice to have a small group discussion and work through these ideas together. Challenge me Lord in this process. I want You to expand my witness so talking to people about You and representing You is a part of my entire life and not just something I do when I sign on the computer or when I walk in the doors of a shopping center with Bobby to strike up spiritual conversations with people. I do not want the Gospel to be a part of my life; I want it to be my life.
Lord, trust is something Karl has been recognizing and I pray that you would help him to trust You with his life. Sink that desire in him to lean on you and believe Lord that you can sustain his life and provide him with what his soul and life desires. Trust builds upon itself. Give Karl understanding of this so that he can defeat the demons raging in him.
Lord, this is simple. It should be simple to trust You and yet it goes against my training in the world that I control my own destiny, that I'm in charge.
Show me Lord more each day what are those treasures in heaven. And then re-prioritize my life so my focus is on those treasures and building them up.
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Amen Amen Amen. This is also my prayer. To Trust... Believe.. Receive
ReplyDeleteYEEESSSS! AMEN🙌🏽 OUR FAITH WILL FORCE US TO TRUST GOD MORE!!
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ReplyDeleteAmen! Thank you GOD for breathing the breathe of life inside of us as we slept and now we are alive and well to face this new day.
DeleteUnfortunately, in times of trouble, we tend to focus on how we can move as quickly past the problem as we can. I am finding that the "treasure in heaven" doesn't seem to be sufficient for weathering the current storm. That is why we must have faith that His timing is perfect and our's is flawed. "I put my trust in you," is the wisdom of the Psalmist and how to move past our fears.
ReplyDeleteYes! MadFox, in times of trouble, we tend to focus on how we can move as quickly past the problem as we can...
DeleteI am guilty of moving so quickly, the problem lacks resolution and is still there, just hidden under a rug where I will trip over it again and again, until I accept His Way and His Timing. Jesus I trust You. Jesus Please Help Me. Jesus Thy Will Be Done. Amen.
Amen to that! We would like the dark clouds to disperse as fast as possible so we will again be warmed and lifted by the bright sun and SON. Sometimes it is necessary for those dark and difficult days to last long enough for us to realize we can do absolutely nothing without Jesus. We hold on so much tighter to His Hand in times of trouble and He offers us comfort and understanding. In His presence, we can rejoice even in the dark days when His light seems even brighter in the darkness. He is always the light in and at the end of the tunnel. Patience, Hope, Trust and Gratitude.
DeleteKeep depositing trust MadFox, then your treasure in heaven will continue to grow, sufficient for your need.
DeleteI'm banking on it.
DeleteI was just listening to a talk last night, and the speaker said "time is NOT our enemy" "time is our friend". Patience and waiting is a struggle for many of us. Waiting, and having trust AND faith gets us though to a positive outcome. My spiritual director once told me that when we pray, God has three possible answers 1. Yes, 2. No, 3. Wait, I have something better planned for you! I often pray for YES, not knowing that on Gods timing and path there might be something better, than my short-sightedness.
ReplyDeleteDear Lord, help me to let my story unfold as you see fit, help me to be patient. Give me the strength to wait, and let my story, as you have written only for me, unfold, so that I may receive your blessings. Amen
ABC~ this is so good! Thank you for sharing!
DeleteThank you ABC,
DeleteDear Heavenly Father God,
Please teach me to be patient, teach me to go slow,
Teach me how to wait on You for the way I am to go.
Teach me sweet forbearance until things go alright
Teach me to remain calm and peaceful until I see Your Light.
Teach me peace and quiet and how to calm my heart
So I might hear the answer You are trying to impart.
Teach me to let go, dear God, and pray hopefully until
Both my heart and mind are filled with Your Peace and I know and do your will.
That really helped me dear ABC. Thank you so much for your encouragement!
DeleteBrie! That is just beautiful! Thank you, sweet sister, for sharing it!
Yes Lord! Teach me too, I trust in YOU!
DeleteAmen
DeleteDeveloping the “trust muscle” within our soul is similar to developing the muscles of our body. For example, if we want to have greater leg strength, there are helpful exercises when done over a period of time will increase the strength in our legs. As our legs get stronger, it will be necessary to maintain that strength by keeping up some form of the exercise that got us there for if we cease doing anything, the muscles will atrophy and return to the way they were. The “trust muscles” in the soul are strengthened through repeated acts of trust as suggested in today’s reading. As strengthening a bodily muscle takes place over time so too will the strengthening of the “trust muscles”. As Paul wrote to Timothy, physical exercise is of some value but spiritual exercise has eternal value (I Timothy 4:8). As a new year begins, let us seek greater bodily health but even more so, let us seek spiritual health which has everlasting ramifications. God be with you.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written.
DeleteThanks BOB for serving God and giving me a helpful exercise plan that fits in with one of my New Year Resolutions.
DeleteAmen! Working on strengthening my trust muscles as I await my twin sister’s COVID results. God is in charge and I trust Him. I have seen His faithfulness countless times. Thank You Jesus! Praise His Holy Name forever!
Delete"Trust muscle", good analogy, thanks Bob.
DeleteBob, I like the symbolism of "trust muscles". As challenges go beyond the time frame that we believe is reasonable, the ability to trust that the Lord is in control of the timing gets "easier" with the advantage of retrospect. Our challenge is remembering that the Lord has indeed delivered us at the "right" time so many times before. Lord help us to remember how previously, you resolved other troubled times in Your perfect timing. Amen
ReplyDeleteA constant command throughout the scriptures, from the establishment of the Passover for the purpose of remembering the deliverance from Egypt to the Eucharist, “Do this in remembrance of me.” God calls us to remember and never for a moment forget.
DeleteI love that!
DeleteAmen MadFox! I could never forget His good deeds and faithfulness.
DeleteWaiting on the Lord!
GLORRRYYYY! TO GOD, LORD I thank you for your love, grace, mercy and your treasury. Thank you for allowing me to invest my trust and faith in you; I shall see my interest when troubles come. YOU ARE GREAT, YOU DO MIRECIALS SO GREAT THERE IS NO ONE ELSE LIKE YOU.
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DeleteFrom GRAVES INTO GARDENS by Brandon Lake and Elevation Workshop
DeleteOh, there's nothing better than You!
There is nothing better than You
Lord, there's nothing,
Nothing is better than You
You turn mourning to dancing
You give beauty for ashes
You turn shame into glory
You're the only one who can
You turn mourning to dancing
You give beauty for ashes
You turn shame into glory
You're the only one who can
You turn graves into gardens
You turn bones into armies
You turn seas into highways
You're the only one who can
You're the only one who can
Oh, there's nothing better than You
Oh, there's nothing better than You
Lord, there's nothing
Nothing is better than You!
Amen! Leaning on my Miracle Maker! Yes Brie, Nothing is better than Him, and only in Him are we made Complete!
DeleteThanks Brie, affirming that God uses many ways to connect His message to us. We sang this song in church this morning!!!!
DeleteGreat song, Brie. <3
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I need to develop better habits. Lord, please help me.
ReplyDeleteGOD WILL! He's faithful!
DeleteHelp me god keep trusting 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
ReplyDeleteHe never leaves nor forsakes us, when in doubt just look up and the sweet reminder of heaven will help us get through it, and when we whisper help me Jesus, we can feel his presence right then and there!
DeleteTrusting in the Lord with all of my heart and refusing to lean on my own understanding! It is a warm, wet morning in the Midwest and I thank you, Lord for safe travels for everyone. I am rebuking all anxiety as I pray for my sister in law's report today. She is resolved and confident.
ReplyDeletePrayers for all of you Saints this day. #LovemyJesusCallingFamily
Norah - Joining warriors in prayer for your sister. Blessings, Love ♥, and prayers for my JC Family.
DeletePray, pray, pray, warriors for our president. The powers of darkness are closing in on him and on our nation. The enemy hates America because of her spiritual foundation & he hates the man who is keeping that foundation from being shattered & broken. Let's unite our spirits to push the enemy back, back, back to the abyss where he belongs!!! Amen? Amen! Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteJan - Joining Warriors in prayer for President Trump, all the leaders and protectors of our country. Protect us from the evil one. Amen, Amen!!!
DeleteJoining the JC WARRIORS in prayer for for President Trump and anyone in authority over us. satan you are a DEFEATED FOE, because of what JESUS did for us. HALLELUJAH! God bless the USA!
DeleteAs you requested, I am pray, pray, praying with you Jan, Sassy Mom, and JJ
Delete… Pray, pray, pray, warriors for our president. The powers of darkness are closing in on him and on our nation...
Please God, keep the powers of darkness away from our president and our nation until the basic foundations of American government are accepted. The ones that other presidents, from both parties, have accepted for decades: ONE NATION UNDER GOD!
I am pray, pray, praying that You keep away those same powers of darkness that are closing in on him until bonified election result are allowed to stand, rather than tampered with by political power using strong-arm persuasion of local officials to falsify and commit fraud.
I am pray, pray, praying you take the powers of darkness away from those who incited the mob that attacked the Capitol — and killed a police officer — while Congress was meeting to certify the result.
I pray, pray, pray that You take away the powers of darkness that praised the rioters.
In Jesus' Name. I ask. I seek. I knock. I pray, pray, pray and praise You. I thank You. Amen
Jesus, I trust in You! I am saying prayers for all on here and for each intention I have read.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about "trust muscles." I am working on building mine. Remembering Jesus' timing is perfect timing. CO
Dear Father, may I be a reflection of Your Holiness, not just in thought, but in deed. I trust You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your expressions of faith, Sassy Mom. They are good for all of us to hear in this journey toward the trust we are called to.
DeleteBob Malsack - A loud AMEN and AMEN!!!
DeleteLet our faith be an active one and May God lead us to be good witnesses to His glory! Amen dear Sassy Mom!
DeleteI sat in Luke 5:12-16 this AM, the story of the leper who came to Jesus and pleaded, "Lord, if You wish, You can make me clean." Jesus responded as he had hoped (and as we would hope), "I do will it. Be made clean." Obviously, there was a level of trust there. Or is it when we are in a momentary crisis, the natural response is to cry out for help regardless of the trust level? If we can follow the admonition of today's reading and learn to trust day by day and moment by moment, would we being crying out when issues come along? Or would we simply snuggle up to our Heavenly Father knowing that sitting in His lap, we are totally safe no matter what is going on around us? Having that kind of faith does not happen instantaneously as the healing of the leper did. It is a gradual growth through crawling into the Father's lap each and every day, moment by moment until it becomes a habit of the soul...like breathing is to the body. He does will it and that is good news my beloved friends! God be with you!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful truth, Bob! Thank you, I do trust HIM day by day but some days are so much harder than others. He knows this very well. To Him, my heart is an open book. I always run to Him to be held in His love, but now I will climb right into His lap as His beloved child can.
DeleteGoodmorning Children of "God!" As the day grows closer,(tomorrow) my Dear Friend will be looking upon the Earthly body of Her Husband, of 41 years, for the last time. Although she knows He's inherited the place prepared for Him by,"GOD",loving and trusting,our"LORD"through pain and suffering. Your powerful prays are much needed. I know we grieve on Earth and They celebrate in Heaven but tomorrow She will suffers new grief, and as we know, it is the weight of steel.
ReplyDeleteAuntie Jeanne - Praying comforting prayers for your Dear Friend who is suffering new grief. Thanking the Lord you are there to comfort and love her through this painful heart ache. Thanking our Lord we have the blessed assurance of knowing our loved ones are in the arms of Jesus.
DeleteAuntie Jeanne---Sending prayers to your friend asking the Lord to keep and carry her in her sadness and loss. Lord please cover her with Your Great Love, give her weary heart rest and her mind sound sleep. Lord lift her eyes so she may catch a glimpse of eternity and be comforted by the promise of heaven. AMEN and AMEN
DeleteThank you Bob for your explanations and scripture..I forwarded them on to others because they were so clearly understandable. I , too, am praying for our President and our country. Sometimes people forget our history and how many have fought with their lives to provide us with this abundant life that is experienced in the great USA.
ReplyDeletePrayers for all in this Jesus calling family, their family, Aunt Jeannes friend and our president and country. Thank you for all of your reminders of how loving, patient and Trust worthy our Lord is. Beyond our imagination. I appreciated " the trust muscle" analogy further stating that repeated acts of trust builds trust, that trust builds upon trust. I love the visual of what may be a difficulty or a challenge turning into a building up and strengthening process instead. God always turns everything on its head. Redirecting our thoughts to positive spaces if we allow him to work within us. Glory to God! He continues to build us and perfect us in His timing.
ReplyDeleteI am Blessed to be in Your Presence today Lord. Thank You!
ReplyDelete"Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock” (Isaiah 26:4)
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths (Prov.3:5)
"Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered” (Proverbs 28:26 ).
"For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor. 5:7)
"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible’ (Matt. 19:26).
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you’ (1 Peter 5:6-7).
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you’ (Isaiah 26:3).
"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint”(Isaiah 40:28-31).....and the list goes on and on.
I TRUST YOU JESUS, I TRUST YOU JESUS! THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME, DYING FOR ME and FORGIVING ME!
Maplewood, NJ
Thanks dear Maplewood, Praying your procedure went well. Thanks for filling me up with so much peace! Just what I needed! Rest well, dear sister! Lean on the Everlasting Arms. Much love and gratitude.
DeleteWonderful scriptures, thanks Maplewood "I TRUST YOU JESUS". I love exercising that 'muscle'.
DeleteLove this! Jesus as I try to exercise my trust in You and Your timing, I absolutely feel more of Your peace. Today I will mot worry or be anxious.
ReplyDeleteI will trust in Your perfect plan to prosper me and Matthew. Please guide my words and steps as I try to help him navigate vocational schools.
God bless you Mark 🙏.
DeletePRAISE UPDATE: Haven't had a second to read everyone's blessings and we're running out the door with out of town friends here for the weekend...BUT, my SIL got a WONDERFUL REPORT today! All Blood Levels - PERFECT. Bilirubin - PERFECT. The only test we didn't have while there was the 'tumor marker,' but that will come later. Her Oncologist was SO happy, but also said, "I don't know what to do for you!" We're going back in 2 months and my SIL will continue drinking her tea. Our God is an AWESOME God!! Thank you Prayer Warriors!!! More tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteDear Heavenly Father God. I am affirming my trust in You even in the dark. I am saddened by all the raw unfiltered unadulterated hate that seems to have reached one of its apexes in glorifying satan who had its way on one of Your celebratory Days known as King's Day.
ReplyDeleteThe satan induced hate did not just spring up like a weed. It was planted long ago, nursed and nurtured and consistently cultivated and perpetuated over a long period of time in little and big ways. We only saw a part of the festering sore. The part that oozed out. Now that I see where hate leads, Lord, I am asking You to completely identify everything I hate. No matter how hard it is for me to admit hate, would You please ignore my fences, defenses, reasons and justifications and Make me list all things, people, groups,foods,colors,flowers, animals, etc until the list is complete and includes any and everything that I hate. OUCH! Only You will see it and You already know it. I'd prefer to do it now than at The Gate and I want to be free of being outsmarted by satan, the root of all hate. We know what it is trying to do. Would You keep us from letting it, keep us bound and gagged in hate?
Then Lord, as affirmation of trust in You, I give You total permission to remove each and every hate, as I offer You perfect submission while You are taking all hate away from me. Since hate is not like Thee, please take hate away from me. Yes. I do fear the gaping holes that could be left as a result of your incisions, but I am learning to trust You in the dark. I ask You to fill up the spaces with Your Goodness, Your Fruit, Your Gifts, and replace Yourself in all the holes.
Today's JC Devotion said Every time you affirm your trust in Me, you put a coin into My treasury. Please accept my "widow's mite"
I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
That is a courageous and powerful prayer Bri. I have never really thought of it that way. But I can see how this makes the battle the Lord’s. May it be so. May we all approach you with such humility and trust Papa.
DeleteCreate in me a clean heart O God! And renew a right spirit in me! The battle is indeed the Lord’s.
DeleteSearch me, God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
Amen and Hallelujah.
DeleteI trust You Jesus. I trust You Jesus. I trust You Jesus. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always. Hallelujah and Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteMe too Sweetheart! In all things and at all times. Resting in His love and grace.
DeleteSo many good prayers today!
DeleteI trust you Jesus.
I trust you Jesus
I love you Jesus
Create in me a clean heart oh Lord. I pray for each of our JC family and theirs.
Love, trust and prayers
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Good morning JC family. Brie, I love you sister. I pray that you'll find peace with whatever that's about that is attacking you now. We've all had a lot to think about lately. Our own personal lives continue with our personal trials and victories but meanwhile there's so much more going on out there its hard to not think we are all changed people by it. Honestly, I look at the year that things were written and think that nothing could compare to what we're in now It's a whole lot to have to be strong for. I pray Victory for you and admire what you said; "I'd prefer to do it now than at The Gate and I want to be free of being outsmarted by satan, the root of all hate". God Bless you and I'm hoping you stomp on that soon. Love, Kathy
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DeleteAmen to that! God is so much greater than he that is in the world and he who tries to trip us up. God is our unfailing and constant stronghold. Love you, Kathy and love you, Brie! What a blessing to be loved even in our shortcomings and sins. His love is a perfect love. Let us do our best to share it.
Well, during our service at church this morning I will be baptized. Our service starts at 10:15 - 11:45. Any and all prayers are welcomed and appreciated. I am very excited, grateful, and honored to be taking part in this process. Thank you all and thank You Jesus for having me and saving me. Praise the Lord continually and always 🙏.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Keeping you and all JC family in prayers.
DeleteHave a wonderful and blessed Sunday!
Blessings from France
SO exciting and what a happy day for you, Janet, and all being baptized today! Blessings and happy Sunday to all in this JC family!
DeleteI am praying for you now and admire your determination to "go for it" love an blessings to you and our JC Family now and forevermore.
DeleteBless you, Janet, sister in Christ! Today is a great day!
DeleteGlory, Glory, Hallelujah!
DeleteAmen Audra, Today is a joyous day and we rejoice with you, dear sweet Janet!
Thank you for all your prayers. I could feel the power of them with me. Everything went well and I am grateful for being able to do it. All that I have and all that I am is Yours Lord Jesus Christ. Hallelujah.
DeleteYeah!J anet and praise be to God for His Almighty Gifts! Amen
DeleteAmen, Janet. God bless you for your obedience. Sharing your excitement and happiness. Praising the Lord with you.
ReplyDeleteGod is blessing you, Janet. Thank you, Brie....your prayer gives us lots to ponder. God bless you and all who walk their journey with Christ.
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeleteSo happy for you, Janet! Love and Blessings on this day, you will never forget!
DeleteLord, please help me to trust in You more each day. Teach me too lean on You always and to put you 1st place in my life. Thank you for all You do for me. I love You Jesus
ReplyDeleteI have had two “Jesus Calling” books for years. I recently gave one who my Daughter, who is so lost. However, for the past year, I have been reading from your blog and sending it to my Daughters and Grandson, every day. I had demons to defeat and I did it, in large part by reading your Jesus Calling and passing it along every day and working on another Bible study ap. I used to be a Sunday School Teacher and I found myself years later, being taunted by powerful demons and more lost than I could ever imagine. Thank you for sharing with us. Today, my faith is stronger than it has ever been and it’s going to continue to get stronger. As I mentioned, my Daughter is now facing demons and I’m terrified every day that they are going to win. Through faith, my terror is subsiding and faith is replacing that useless emotion. So thank you again! I was wondering what the “Master Class” is, and is it available to the public? God Bless! Kelly. Rayrae44@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteFather, please help Kelly's daughter and keep the demons away from her. Draw her near to You. Renew her heart, soul, mind, body, and life and breathe Your breath into her. Make her new in You Lord. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteGod bless you, Kelly! Joining in prayers for your dear daughter. Thank you, Father for curing Kelly’s daughter of all demons and destroying all spiritual traps set by the enemy. Keep your beloved child close to you and renew her heart, mind and spirit! Thank you for this. We pray in the powerful Name of the Risen Lord, Christ Jesus! Amen
DeleteSnowing in Texas..Wow!!Lifted my spirit which is humbled and letting go..letting God..with all that's happening in our world in our personal lives..praying praying praying for my precious brothers and sisters in Christ all across our country and world..my daughter ended up at emergency last night..didn't call me..she called Jesus and she's home..all tests taken came back negative..Thank you Jesus!!..Dr's stated possibly covid after effects. Recommended other tests..you've got this Jesus. You are in control over all of us and you love us dearly; we love you our beloved Savior of the world. Save us lord; heal us lord. Give us the strength, faith, trust, hope in you Lord Jesus Christ. Pour your peace and grace over us Jesus Jesus Jesus I trust in you. Amen! Amen!
ReplyDeleteFather, hold Loveconquersall's daughter in Your loving, healing arms. Keep her close to You, comfort her, and keep her safe. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteDear LCA! God was truly leading your daughter to get taken care of and evaluated! She is seeking the Lord now herself and prayers have helped her more than she will ever know. Praying God will heal every weakness in her mind, body and spirit and guide her to all joy and peace in believing. Thank You, Jesus!
DeletePraise our great and faithful God!! Get your victory shoes on!
ReplyDeleteJanet’s test was negative, thank God! Thanks for your sincere and powerful prayers! She’ll have to change the way she eats and start walking or something. But she is so blessed and we are so thankful! Hallelujah!!! 😊😊😊💗💗🙏🙏✝️✝️
I went and put my dancing shoes on. Praise God and pass the Salsa! Amen.
DeleteAmen and Hallelujah Jeanne 🙌 🙏 👏. Praise the Lord continually and always.
DeleteDear Brie! I knew you would be dancing with me! Praying for you dear Sister! God knows exactly what’s going on and how you feel!. He will cover you and your situation with His love and peace because you are so dear to Him. We love you!
DeleteThanks and Amen, dear Sister Janet!
DeleteSo happy for my J's so many of you..Janet Jeanne Jan JJ..Glory and praise to our lord and Savior Jesus Christ!! Much love to all from A to Zfuntastic!!
ReplyDeleteThanks dear LCA and Amen! May God bless us all with His love, healing and peace!
DeletePraying for each of you, my dear JC Family. Praying for our Country - that America WAKES UP, and that we remember what sets us apart. Thanking God for dispelling the darkness and reminding every American why we are different - why people flee to this Country from their own.
ReplyDeletePraying for my family and the division that threatens us is gone, in the name of Jesus Christ. Thank you for continued health, grace upon grace and no stone left unturned when it comes to the Truth being seen. Praying for you, dear Maplewood, as you heal from your procedure, knowing that you are in His hands. Praying for your daughter LQA - that God's healing is more powerful than any virus. Praying for all of my "J's" as LQA said....love to all of you. And, for you, MadFox - CARRY ON! In your healing, in your witness to all you encounter. Praying for you and your family. Need a 'catch up' on where you are in your treatments. Just know that my Hub and I pray for you, every, single day!
God bless your family with His “fix it all” peace and extend it to our Country and government. Heal our JC Family’s infirmities of mind, body and spirit. Praying with you and for you sweet Norah! Rejoicing with the “J”s!
DeleteThanking God that Maplewood’s procedure went well and she’s resting on her way to a full recovery. Thank you Jesus.
Dear MadFox, you are always in my thoughts and prayers. You’re on a hard road but you are leading many to salvation by your strong witness and God is always at your side and He’s so faithful. Rest in Him who loves you. Amen dear Audra! Trusting in the Lord and expecting more victories! Much love to all!
Peace be with us, alphabet soup ♥️ JC family, my comfort food! Jesus I trust you!
ReplyDeleteTrusting Him with every fiber of my being. All will be well.
ReplyDeleteAmen Jeanne 🙏.
DeleteI hope and pray that you are feeling better today 🙏. God bless.
DeleteThanks sweet Janet! I'm just fine. God fixed my stomach. My sister needs prayers. She and her husband are getting PCR tests tomorrow. I pray they will be negative, and she will feel better soon.
DeleteIt's not about having faith in what you want, but having faith in who He is. Praise God always. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeletePraising Him with you and thanking Him for all that He is to us.
DeleteRead all of the past blog postings for today while praying as some say on the "night watch." This night session was due to a coughing spell at 230 a.m. Later this morning, I will head to my 2nd of the month infusion but also my monthly visit with the oncologist. We'll review the blood test results from blood drawn at last Monday's infusion.
ReplyDeleteI read above, where ABC (post in 2019) said God has 3 possible responses to our prayers: Yes, or no, or WAIT. Having just come through Christmas and Advent, we read in scripture of Israel's prophets going silent for hundreds of years as they wait for a Messiah. In God's answer to "wait", His Son arrives via Mary, and, of course, He is NOT what was expected!
In thinking more about this personally, God has used "wait" far more than I realized in my life. And in the world of fighting cancer, "wait" is the norm on most everything. From doc visits to treatments to test results to the time necessary to get to remission... or not. For me, the "trust muscle" (Bob's post in 2019) of waiting is truly a test of faith. I have had a business and personal life where answers were mostly controllable and in an acceptable timeline. God has used the current medical challenges to build my trust in waiting for answers, and thereby my faith.
In reading the wisdom of many on this blog, all of us need to realize that not all of the answers we WANT will be "yes"... in fact, most of the answers for now will be "wait" (anyone been in a global pandemic!?!). With the recent holiday season showing us how Mary waited for the birth of Jesus with incredible faith. And then 30+ years later, the Apostles showing the exact opposite (nearly no faith), while waiting for 3 days in despair, before being shown Jesus truly was the Son of God! Hallelujah! Let us realize that waiting is the norm, and strengthens our faith in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. AMEN!
So glad to hear that things are going well for you and that God is having such an amazing impact on your life and you are receiving his work in and through you, faithfully. God bless 🙏.
DeleteAhhh yes, waiting. Not so good at it, truth be told. I'm in the wait mode now. Blood pressure on the rise, TMJ, left knee acting up, sinus issues, allergies. My body recoils when winter comes. I need to be a "snowbird" & winter somewhere warm. But alas! When I read about what you are waiting for dear MadFox, I become more thankful at the state I'm in. You once again have inspired me to wait patiently. Strength shall be my reward as demonstrated by your testimony. Thank you brother for reminding me. Bless your day in immeasurable ways🙏💕
DeleteI'm hearing a 🎶 chorus from Tom Petty...
Delete"… The waiting is the hardest part
Every day you get one more yard
You take it on faith, you take it to the heart
The waiting is the hardest part
Yeah, the waiting is the hardest part"
Dear MadFox, Waiting is a big part of my life. The pandemic has a lot to do with it. I understand that through your medical trials, you have had to wait for everything and God has been with you through the waiting. I'm waiting to see my dear ones. My son Bryan and his pregnant wife had to cancel their trip to spend Christmas with us. Now my sister is sick and had to cancel her trip to be with me and my Mom. But I trust in God's timing. There are important reasons for the waiting. God is protecting my love ones and my sister needs to rest and heal. I'm waiting on the Lord for my son Dylan and his wife Erica to show any love for Jesus. I put that in His Hands. My son Greg has actually been talking about the life of Jesus so I have had some prayers answered. If only he will go back to Church with dear Mayra. God wants us to be patient in prayer. Longsuffering is a fruit of the spirit that I must remain aware of when waiting gets tought.
DeleteYep Jan, I'm not good at it either. Praying for your blood pressure to get lower and for healing of your knee and your sinuses and allergies. Amen, MadFox is walking a far steeper hill than we are and he is indeed an inspiration.
Dear Audra, I love that song too. May God give us all strength and peace in our time of waiting. Thank You Jesus
Here in 2023 as I read through my list of " poor me", praise God! TMJ GONE! blood pressure under control, knee pain Gone, still waiting for allergies & sinus issues to "scoot"! PTL, AMEN, HALLELUJAH!
DeleteYay God!!!! Wait in expectation for perfect outcomes and timing. You have seen how that works!
DeleteCovering you in prayer MadFox🙏
ReplyDeleteI was reading the order day how the waiting is important as God prepares the way ahead for us. I figure It’s like when you come upon a point in the road where they are doing some work ahead of you. There’s usually a man with a sign that that regulates traffic. He stops you for a few moments while you WAIT for things to clear up so that you can safely travel on your journey. But how many times do we sit there impatiently because we have an agenda, instead of just letting life unfold and trust that it’s all part of the journey? I Believe that it’s in these moments where we have to surrender and implicitly trust God that we gain the strength and wisdom to be set free. As Park said, His power is made perfect in our weakness!
Peace is not the absence of problems, but the presence of Christ. Have a blessed day y’all!
Shalom🙏
Very true dear Rich. Thanks! Praying your leg is healing well. A lot of waiting right there. Trusting God to bring you back to perfect health so you can resume your active life. His power is made perfect in our weakness. Let us be aware that we are in the presence of Christ. Then everything will go better and we will be surrounded by His peace.
DeleteWonderful reading today on Trust. I love Bob's analogy on the "Trust muscle". Seems to me there's another 'Muscle' that needs exercising, that is 'Patience'.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest I find the Patience 'muscle' one of the hardest to exercise and my patience 'muscle' needs a lot of exercise.
Waiting in patience is not idle time, it's a time of preparation: Expectant mothers know all about patience, the nine months must be waited out. Farmers too know a lot about patience; planting the corn, waiting for harvest, the corn won't ripen overnight. Fishermen also know much about patience; waiting for the tide and weather conditions to be right before launching out to sea. Those who fish for Salmon need to wait patiently for the Salmon run (so too do the bears).
As well as scriptures on trust, the Bible contains many verses on Patience for as I see it, Trust and Patience go hand in hand as do Grace and Mercy.
A definition of Patience: 'To endure without complaint'. Oh, boy! 'Without Complaint', that's another whole issue. "Lord please forgive me for impatience and a complaining attitude".
Three scriptures on Patience:
Hebrews. 12:1–2 " Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith”.
Psalm 37:7 " Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes."
1 Corinthians 13:4 "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud."
So I reaffirm my trust in the Lord; "Jesus I Trust You', also 'Lord, please grow patience in me. I need to wait patiently for you and your timing without complaining" Amen.
'The Byrds': 'Turn, Turn, Turn': https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=5_YsQu5tKEE&feature=share
♥️🎶 Peter, thank you for the link!
DeleteAmen and thanks Peter. Trust and patience do go hand in hand. We trust You Jesus and we Wait on You.
DeleteI'm with you about the complaining. I tend to react to a situation too quickly and have to catch myself right in the act of complaining. I sure need that Patience. When I was having a hard time in the kitchen yesterday and started to complain, I caught myself and said: Lord, I know you are with me. And then everything went better. Love that old song too Peter! Thanks.
Dear friends, please pray this morning as you are able for my husband who is to have a nuclear stress test at mayo to check for blockages. He didn’t feel well last night and I pray that this test would go as planned and either give him the all clear or give a very clear direction forward. In Jesus name, AMEN.
ReplyDeleteKeeping you, Ellen, and your husband and family in prayer 🙏
DeletePraying for your hubby Ellen🙏
DeleteSorry I'm a little late but I'm joining prayers for you and your hubby, praying that you are healing well and his test results were very good.
DeleteWonderful reading today on Trust. I love Bob's analogy on the "Trust muscle". Seems to me there's another 'Muscle' that needs exercising, that is 'Patience'.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest I find the Patience 'muscle' one of the hardest to exercise and my patience 'muscle' needs a lot of exercise.
Waiting in patience is not idle time, it's a time of preparation: Expectant mothers know all about patience, the nine months must be waited out. Farmers too know a lot about patience; planting the corn, waiting for harvest, the corn won't ripen overnight. Fishermen also know much about patience; waiting for the tide and weather conditions to be right before launching out to sea. Those who fish for Salmon need to wait patiently for the Salmon run (so too do the bears).
As well as scriptures on trust, the Bible contains many verses on Patience for as I see it, Trust and Patience go hand in hand as do Grace and Mercy.
A definition of Patience: 'To endure without complaint'. Oh, boy! 'Without Complaint', that's another whole issue. "Lord please forgive me for impatience and a complaining attitude".
Three scriptures on Patience:
Heb. 12:1–2 " Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith”.
Psalm 37:7 " Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes."
1 Corinthians 13:4 "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud."
So I reaffirm my trust in the Lord; "Jesus I Trust You', also 'Lord, please grow patience in me. I need to wait patiently for you and your timing without complaining" Amen.
Covering you in prayer Ellen!🙏 May Healing mercies abound in Jesus name. Amen!
ReplyDeleteLord p. Help me to learn to keep my trust in You and not in myself. Father I have drifted far and set You aside while I indulge sin. Please close any doors to the dark realm I may have opened and cast out any demons. I choose to get back on my path of faith and worship that leads to peace. I love You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteBlessings upon you Mark
DeleteDear Mark, We are all imperfect sinners and we often fall short of pleasing Him but He knows our hearts of love and trust. No sin is too great to bring to the Throne of Grace. May he open the right doors for you and close the wrong ones. Hold onto His unchanging Hand and go forward looking up from where your help cometh. The peace is in His presence.
DeleteContinued prayers for all of you, My JC Family. MadFox - we,(DH & me) are continually with you on your journey. WAITING is the hardest and probably brings the best fruit. Hope we talk soon. We go a week from Wed or DH's next visit/count. Expecting the best; expecting miracles.
ReplyDeleteJeanne, I hope you are feeling better; prayers for your DS, Janet.
Remembering, even now, as I go to bed, the NEWNESS of this year, this day, this hour, this moment. We are blessed.
Dear Norah, Thanks for your prayers. Praying with you for our dear JC Family and for you. My stomach is so much better. Please pray for my sister and her hubby who are getting their PCR Covid tests tomorrow. Thanks. Much love.
ReplyDeleteJanet, Praying you are warm and all is well.
'When you decide on a course of action that is in line with My will, nothing in heaven or on earth can stop you.'
ReplyDeleteBeing in, walking in, God's Will is the most satisfying, peace filling, joyous way of life.
There are times when we know we're in it, times we hope we're in it, and times we know we're not in it.
Praying to, desiring to, know God's Will usually does not result in a panorama or vista opening out for us to see our way forward.
For me and probably most of us, it's asking daily "Thy Will be done in my life today" it's telling Him "I want to walk daily in Your Will", then expecting that He will lead according to His Will.
With many decades of experience with my Lord, I KNOW He will only lead according to His Will, so I am more relaxed.
As a younger man I would agonize over being in His Will, especially in the larger decisions; my career/vocation, is the woman I love the one to marry, what is Your calling on my life, should I study for the ministry, should we go to the mission field? etc, etc. I wish I knew Him then, like I know Him now!
Sometimes we are like Jonah, we know His Will but don't want to do it. However God has a way anyway, of turning us around 180° aligning us with His Will just like Jonah; only most of us don't get to be swallowed up by a great fish!
Psalm 25:4-5
Show me your ways, Lord,
teach me your paths.
Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.
Psalm 25:8-9
Good and upright is the Lord;
therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.
He guides the humble in what is right
and teaches them his way.
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 19:21
Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Psalm 63
1 You, God, are my God,
earnestly I seek you;
I thirst for you,
my whole being longs for you,
in a dry and parched land
where there is no water.
2 I have seen you in the sanctuary
and beheld your power and your glory.
3 Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.
4 I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.
5 I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods;
with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
6 On my bed I remember you;
I think of you through the watches of the night.
7 Because you are my help,
I sing in the shadow of your wings.
8 I cling to you;
your right hand upholds me.
A good hymn to sing at this time of a new year is "Take my life and let it be, consecrated Lord to Thee....."
5th stanza is:
"Take my will and make it thine;
it shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart it is thine own;
it shall be thy royal throne,
it shall be thy royal throne.
https://youtu.be/sss-g50Dw1Q
Amen Peter 🙏. Continue to shine in the world for the Lord. God bless.
DeleteThank you,Peter. What a wonderful message to start the day.
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Thank you brother Peter, I've been fed. We sang this song at church last Sunday, love it. Love & blessings,💞🙏🌈
DeleteThanks my dear brother! I savored every beautiful word of truth. And I loved your song. May God continue to lead you to the desires of your heart and to His purpose for you in this life! You are glorifying Him by sharing His light and your spirit guided words. God bless you always.
ReplyDeleteDriving home at noon. Helped my sister and brother in love clean my Mom’s couch and loveseat and put on new slipcovers. It looks much better. Got to explain my cancer treatments to my Mom. She took it well especially when I said Jesus would be holding me every second in the infusion chair. A smile went right over her lips. Please pray for my BIL David who has a lot of hip pain. Also for my dear sister in Christ Patricia who got her implant pain reducer for her hip that has osteonecrosis. May God take away their pain and heal every weakness in their body, mind and spirit. Father God, We thank You for healing David and Patricia and for answering our prayers and healing our dear ones and ourselves. We trust you with every fiber of our being. Praying in the powerful Name of Christ Jesus our Risen Lord. Amen!
ReplyDeletePsalm 103:1-5
Bless the Lord, O my soul;
And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Praying along with you Jeanne, for healing for you, David, Patricia, and your Mom too. May you all experience His close Presence today, His love and healing.
DeleteJoining in prayers for David and Patricia and Jeanne and your family too. May His healing power be done and the comfort of His presence be felt. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Shalom.
DeleteVery encouraging to share the promises from God. God has always come through for us as a family, through all of our decades of marriage, and we look forward to many more exciting adventures as HE leads us.
DeleteThanks dear brother and sister, Your prayers for all of us are a blessing. We know He inclines His Ear to our requests. Staying in His presence and feeling His precious peace always. He already holds our futures and that is a blessing. God continues to come through for us as a family and as a JC family. Much love.
DeleteTo You, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in You; let me not be ashamed; (Psalm 25:1-2). Keep my soul and deliver me; let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust in You. (Psalm 25:20). I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. (Psalm 61:4). Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. (Psalm 62:7). Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God. (Psalm 90:1-2).
ReplyDeleteGood food dear Janet. Amen! I sure do pour out my heart before Him. He knows our hearts intimately and that is a comfort.
DeleteGod bless you in every little thing.
Some things to remember in trusting God:
ReplyDelete*God is reliable:
1 Corinthians 1:9 AMPC
God is faithful (reliable, trustworthy, and therefore ever true to His promise, and He can be depended on); by Him you were called into companionship and participation with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
*God doesn't lie:
Numbers 23:19
God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act. Does he promise and not fulfill?
*God means what He says and says what He means:
Hebrews 4:12-13-12-13 MSG
God means what he says. What he says goes. His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey. Nothing and no one can resist God’s Word. We can’t get away from it—no matter what.
*God IS Omnipotent - unlimited in power in any direction and dimension that exists:
Revelation 19:6
And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thunderings, saying, “Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!”
Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
When in doubt Trust Him.
When fearful Trust Him.
When overwhelmed Trust Him.
When grieving and bereaved Trust Him.
When the sun is shining, the birds are singing and it's a wonderful glorious day Trust Him.
Tell Him 'Lord Jesus I Trust You'
Thanks Peter! Trusting in our reliable, truthful, honest, omnipotent and loving God!
DeleteAmen!
ReplyDeleteAmen dear Janet. I must've missed that post of your baptism. Lord in heaven thank You for my sister Janet & her growing faith & trust in You. You kissed her forehead on the day of her baptism & Your power touched her heart & soul to run after You forever & ever Amen! Hallelujah!💞🙏🌈
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thank you Father for calling our dear sweet Janet to You and opening her heart to say Yes Lord!!! Amen and Hallelujah! The best is yet to come.
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, thank You and bless Your holy name! I praise You Lord always and thank You Jesus! Lord, I can't believe it's been 3 years today since I was baptized. So many things have happened in my life and I am so grateful for You Lord! You have walked with me every day, holding my hand, and taking the best care of me. You are the best Father ever! You have been faithful to me (even when I wasn't to You). I don't like when I feel like I've let You down or that I'm not perfect, but that's not what it's all about. It's about our walk together in a relationship with one another and I depend on You and trust in You and You are always there for me. I can't thank You enough Lord! Please continue to grow me in You and sanctify me as we walk together day by day. You are my Teacher Lord. Show me Your Ways and lead me in Your Truth and teach me. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteThe LORD is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside the still waters, He restores my soul. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His names' sake. (Psalm 23:1-3).
DeleteGod bless you Janet!!! I’m thankful for your faithfulness and prayers every morning. God’s love and blessings to you always❤️
DeleteHappy Baptism Anniversary, Janet! And thank you for that awesome prayer that I will go back to in my day today. Such truth in your words! Joining BFNY with blessings Janet!
DeleteWhat a blessing to celebrate the Anniversary of your Baptism! Your spirit guided and beautiful words are a testimony to the Spirit’s mighty work within you. I just loved your prayer! Amen and Amen. You feed us every day with God’s Word and Truth! I love your gratitude and your steadfast faith. We all fall short of pleasing God but He gives us a star on our foreheads for our efforts. He loves us as we are. Sending much love and many prayers, dear Janet.
DeleteHappy anniversary, Janet! Your prayers are always so eloquent and you say what I'm feeling in my heart so I borrow your prayers often. Thank you.
DeleteLove and blessings shower down upon you Janet! Happy Anniversary!
DeleteLord, thank you for this day and all your many blessings. Thank you for this reminder today about trust - putting our trust in You always so the days when the bigger trials come along we are ready and willing to trust You. Thank you for letting my son get back to college safely last night. Please be with those that are still traveling due to weather on the east coast. Please let those parents affirm their trust in You that their students will safely make it back to school.
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Joining you in prayer this morning SC anonymous 🙏
DeleteJoining prayers for your son’s traveling safety and all those who are traveling bad weather! Jesus is in the passenger’s seat. He is always our traveling companion because we trust in Him. Trust is a thread connected to Heaven so we’re well taken care of at all times.
DeleteRest in Him Who loves us. God bless you, dear SC.
Joining in your prayers this morning, SCA for all traveling this week across our nation. Some of you are used to traveling in ice and snow on a regular basis. We here in south Texas are not. LOL
DeletePraying with you for safety.
DeleteThank You Father God for this new day. It may be gray and rainy outside but our hearts are filled with the Son-shine. Thanks for giving me time to take a shower. It felt so good. Thanks for filling our day with joy and peace and strength and comfort. Thanks for giving my mom an appetite and a better frame of mine. The bright sun just came out while I’m praying this! What an Affirmation of your love and faithfulness! You are such a good and caring Father!!! God bless my dear JC Family and all my dear ones and lift their days, heal all their weaknesses, and flood their paths with your brilliant light! Thanks for lifting my heart and making me smile. Thanks for this in the Name of Jesus. Amen.
ReplyDeletePsalm 118:24
This is the day the Lord has made;
We will rejoice and be glad in it.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 100:4
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
Dear heavenly Father, bless all requests written here on the blog as well as the needs that are held in our hearts. Give us the strength and wisdom to accept your will for each of us. Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmén!
DeleteAmen
DeleteAsking for prayers for a friend of a friend who is undergoing surgery this afternoon for what they think is a bone eating bacteria. They did tests yesterday and found he's mysteriously missing two vertebrae in his nick. No idea how it happened. His name is Charlie.
ReplyDeletePraying for Charlie.
DeletePraying for Charlie, may every trace of this bone eating bacteria be removed from his body. Give wisdom to his surgeon and care providers and heal his body, Lord, we trust you and thank you that we can bring him to you for this need.
DeleteJoining prayers for Charlie and praying for a miraculous turn around in his condition and complete healing because our God can do all things. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteAt this stage in life I can say I trust God, I trust the God of my salvation, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I trust my Heavenly Father who dwells in unapproachable light. I trust the precious Holy Spirit, it is He who leads me in all Truth.
ReplyDeleteI don't trust perfectly, I know that very well. My trust level can seesaw from 100% to zero almost instantly, then back up again.
But the moment something happens that causes trust to drop, Prayer kicks in.
That, by now at my age and lifetime of experiencing God in my life, is an automatic response.
This is where we, who have been on the Agape Road for many years, can influence and encourage younger generations and those still babes in Christ in their faith.
We have countless experiences to recount where God came through. When He answer prayer, when He comforted us through tragedy, distress. When He provided when we had no food or money to buy food.
A testimony of when God came through: 'Two Chickens for 7 cents': One occasion in the early 80's my wife and I had some vegetables in the house but not enough to make a good meal for our three very active young children. Both out of work, we gathered 50 cents in small change. Hoping to buy a few slices of ham or cooked chicken we went to the store. We looked wistfully at the fresh chickens; looked at the prices. Then to our amazement we saw two chickens priced at 2 cents/kg (2.2lb). Weight of one 1.635kg (3.605lb) price 3 cents, weight of the other 1.830kg (4.03lb) price 4 cents. All other chickens were correctly marked. Taking these two to the cash out and praying fervently, we put them on the counter. The manager was called to check the labels and said, "These are priced incorrectly, it is our mistake, however we are obliged to sell them at the price on the label." God came through with TWO chickens to roast for 7 cents! Even the cost was a perfect number!
I wish we could post photos here; I have kept the labels in my Bible and taken a photo recently in case the labels got lost.
So as an encouragement KEEP trusting God, keep affirming your trust in Him. He is totally trustworthy, He will NEVER let you down. His responses may surprise you but He will always meet your need.
So appreciate your sharing your story of the chickens and God’s wonderful provision, Peter.
DeleteLove the chicken story, Peter! I'll bet all of us could tell a different version of the chicken story.
DeleteThanks dear Peter! What a blessing to hear how God made a way for you and your family. No wonder you cherish those two labels. He knows our needs more than we do and He is so faithful!
DeleteWhat an amazing testimony! There's nothing like the power of God!
DeleteFather show Charlie your power and your mercy. You are the only wise God and well able to do exceedinhly abundantly above all we ask or think. We give you glory and praise. Amen!!!
ReplyDeleteAmen.
DeleteFather God, we thank you for healing Charlie and stopping the bacteria and removing it and bringing Charlie back to perfect health so he can tell of Your good deeds: Thank You in Jesus’ Name. Amen.