Let Me prepare you for the day that stretches out before you. I know exactly what this day will contain, whereas you have only vague ideas about it.You would like to see a map; showing all the twists and turns of your journey. You'd feel more prepared if you could somehow visualize what is on the road ahead. However, there is a better way to be prepared for whatever you will encounter today: Spend quality time with Me.
I will not show you what is on the road ahead, but I will thoroughly equip you for the journey. My living Presence is your Companion each step of the way. Stay in continual communication with Me, whispering My name whenever you need to redirect your thoughts. Thus, you can walk through this day with your focus on Me. My abiding Presence is the best road map available.
Exodus 33:14
English Standard VersionAnd he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
John 15:4-7
English Standard Version
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
My Prayer
Lord, you are over all. You are king. You are creator and Lord. You are my deliverer. You are my redeemer and Savior. You are the healer, the restorer of life, the sanctifier of mankind. You uphold all things by the Word of Your Power. You are the First and the Last. You are Peace. You are My presence. You are my guide and shepherd. You are all glory and might. You are the faithful One. You are ever so faithful. You are love. You are forgiveness. You have perfect timing. Lord, I can lean on You because You are strength.
Lord, I think knowing the road is the key. I think having the map in my hands is what I need. But, the secret lies in my time with You. I need to walk with You. You are my guide. You are my map. This week I have been talking to You a lot about trust and walking in Your presence and having peace. That is where I need to stay. My back hurts. I don't know why, but it hurts. I need your strength. I need you to restore my strength. I feel unsettled. My head is hurting, my stomach is empty. I don't feel right. Lord, I want to lean on You and rest in You. Help me Lord not to bury myself in my hurts, but use this time to rely on Your strength. May it be a reminder that You are my health.
Lord, help me to see that I don't need a road, but what I need is Your to be beside me. Help me to know the Holy Spirit better in my life. And help me to stay in constant communication with You.
I must abide in You. You are the vine. I am the branch. And fruit is what we both want. Fruit isn't just what I want. It is what we both want. Lord, I want to trust in You for the Outcome that you have prescribed for my life. With you, everything is right. I want to stay close to You and close to trusting in You. May your words abide in Me so that the things I'm asking are of You.
Lord, thank You for your Word and giving it to us. Thank you for illuminating us with clarity of thought.
I thank you for these men and women of God that you have placed in our midst in our churches. Lord, thank you for bringing each one. Lord, we live in a world of constant temptations and constant distractions. These electronic devices we now have beside us, the iPhones, iPods, Kindles, iPads can add to the distraction. Lord, I pray for these leaders that they would never be comfortable with their repentance, but would always be bothered by it. Lord, may it be continually difficult. Dig up all sins in their lives and may they present them before You. Lord, help them to walk with integrity and strong character. Train them in their private thoughts, that they would honor You. Lord, never allow them to just go through the motions, but to stay strong with You every step of the way. Lord, we need You and need to stay on the alert. Give them accountability partners and friends that they can confide in and trust. Thank You for your presence. We praise You. In Christ.
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Exactly what I needed to hear. Incredible, His timing is. .always
ReplyDeleteMy sentiments as well. Praise God.
DeleteI always love reading these and they are a comfort to my spirit.
DeleteI Know it's food for the soul
DeleteFeeding me every morning! Thank you all for your Devotion and Praise! You all help me each morning asking God to direct my thinking and the Holy Spirit for strength, guidance, enlightenment and consolation!🙏🙏❤️❤️
DeleteSuch a beautiful prayer. Thank you for sharing it. Exactly what I needed. Thank you
ReplyDeleteSarah writes (Jesus says) "I will not show you what is on the road ahead... so your focus (should be) on Me. My abiding Presence is the best road map..."
ReplyDeleteI am consistently awed at how this devotional and the way it is written can be amazingly on target with the message I needed that day! I am headed in a new direction and truly believe He has gotten my attention after decades of being on a path that was "good" but perhaps not nearly as good as it could have been.
I am unsure as to how it will play out over the days, months and years ahead but without doubt I am now better prepared to listen and trust that my path is one more closely aligned with His will. Jesus calling has certainly created a more receptive spirit by warmly talking to all of us in a way that seems to capture the Spirit and voice of the Lord. Peace and thanks to all here that write on the blog and for the the wisdom being shared.
Amen, and thank YOU Mad🦊!
DeleteGod has equipped you well for the path ahead and He promised never to leave you. Praying you will continue to see His great faithfulness in every area of your life. Much love and many prayers, dear brother.
DeleteStill so relevant 2 years later. Amen madfox.
DeleteAmen Mindy! Even 3 years later! So true, MadFox!
DeleteIn Jesus name! I have read this devotion for almost 10 years now and shared as gifts throughout the years. Always feels like Jesus is right here w me every so kindly speaking these words of truth over me. Thank you Sarah Young. And all who comment and share their prayers!
DeleteAmen....we are blessed every morning we come here.
DeleteTruth! I so appreciate the company I find here while spending time in HIS PRESENCE ♥️
DeleteA thought that I read, “If the children of Israel knew the road ahead of them when Moses was leading them out of slavery in Egypt, they very well might have stayed in Egypt.” If we knew where this day is going, we might chose to stay home. Jesus calls us to, “follow Me.” To follow is to be behind a lead. Our leader is our Lord and Savior, it doesn’t matter where we are going. Let us sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. There is some lovely scenery He wants to show us along the way.
ReplyDeleteYes Bob, you are of course correct. We want to lead but a good leader is also a great follower... this is the "trust muscle" you discussed before. In a changed or new path, we need to slow down, let Him lead, and then enjoy His journey for us.
DeleteAnd let's be realistic, the ride is not always beautiful scenery. We know the devil comes to hate, steal and destroy. As we witness, so must we rebuke such action in Jesus name. Lord, let the map lead us to show how you are over all with your love, stories of miraculous healing and saving souls left and right! This is the destination of the road we follow with You. Praying for a U Turn for all leaders in our country and the world to make prudent choices so we look more like a celebratory parade than a destruction derby. In Jesus's name I pray!
DeleteLeaving my reins in the Hands of the Lord who led me completely to getting the hole in my heart fixed. Even before I had any symptoms, He kept urging me to contact my cardiologist. My loving Father knew the hole in my heart had doubled in size before I did. That really strengthened my trust muscles. He is in charge and I am following His lead. Thank You Jesus!
DeletePraying with you Bob, Madfox, Jeanne and Audra for a celebratory parade filled with God's love and God's joy and a U turn for the hate, steal, destroy destruction derby crowd. I rebuke you satan in the Name of Jesus. Jesus, I lift You and Your Victory up, up, up. @ BOB Our leader is our Lord and Savior. Amen
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DeletePraying for all that dear Brie and Audra🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😊💕
DeleteThanks Bob! I just needed to hear that right now.
DeleteWe must not question Him, Just trust in Him and follow His lead.
Pray for Kenya as well it is an election year . Praying for peacefully election Lord , may people vote wisely ! May God give us leaders who will lead and govern our country wisely and continuously seek God will and purpose for this beautiful country !
DeleteDearest Min Ahadi, you bring such a beautiful reminder that our prayers need to be worldly, not selfishly local. Thank you, I join your prayers with mine. 🙏
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ReplyDeleteYes - I am enjoying the "ride." Trusting and following Jesus puts me on the right path. It can be very bumpy at times, but He will give me the grace to get through the rough spots. Thanks Chris, Bob and MadFox for your great words. KS
ReplyDeleteYes Lord 🙌 Amen
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"I will not show you what is on the road ahead .... My abiding Presence is the best road map available." AMEN!!!!! Praising, trusting and thanking YOU for YOUR continual presence in my life.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessed and beautiful morning You have made and usher me into Lord, thank You!
ReplyDeleteMy tomorrows are in Your hands, so preparing my days ahead are a blessing for me that also enables me to walk to each with You. Thank You Lord for being the vine and I'm the branch. May I also strive to abide in You. Thank You for the mystery and not allowing me to see my future, but guiding me through life's journey.
Morning blessings JC family, go out today in the blessings of the Lord and allow Him to lead the way. Praying for all and trusting God for answers according to His will.
Maplewood NJ
Thanks be to God for always knowing our needs. Love the prayer at the start.
ReplyDeleteGod bless this group
DearAll friends in Christ, Sassy Mom and JJ,
ReplyDeleteYesterday,Pastor decided to leave only the shutters of the church fully opened to light the Sanctuary for the wake of my dear Friends, Husband.
As people paid there respects a of soft bright ray of sunshine shone only on my dear Friends, Husband. All in the church were in awe of this sign from "God". Thank you for your comforting prayers. I will read them to my dear friend.
In His Name,
Auntie Jeanne
Auntie Jeanne--- Thank you for sharing about the service for your friend's husband. We do serve an awesome God! He is just 'wildly' in love with His children and loves to shower us with His presence!
DeleteAuntie Jeanne, Wow, that is amazing and thank you so much for sharing that with us here. A couple times when I was particularly needing it I saw sunbeams coming through and I wanted to believe they were a sign from God. God is an awesome God!
DeleteAs we look up with eyes to see, we know He is with us in all kinds of weather. I wish I could show you a photo my former SIL posted on social media. She saw sun light in clouds. I saw CLEAR AS A BELL, the forearm and hand of God reaching out as outlined in the shadows of the clouds. His invitation could not have been clearer to me. I posted a comment of what I saw, and simply wrote, "grab it!". I pray that's the kind of "viral" news we need. Thank you Jesus for your signs and wonders that comfort us!
DeleteI woke up to a vision of a gas hose hanging free from the wall. Didn’t understand it at first but then I realized God was warning me about my Mom’s stove. Every time she turns it on she smells a lot of gas.it even makes your eyes burn. During our morning prayer time with my Sis, we both made her promise to call the gas company today and get her problem resolved. She promised!
DeleteThank You Father for blessing this service with the bright light of Your PRESENCE!!
ReplyDeleteThank God, I don't know what's on the road ahead...I can only digest what is happening right now! And all is good. Just SO tired! Heading to bed a very thankful woman for this weekend, for a SIL on the road to recovery and a little 2 mo premature baby, still alive. Anticipating my One True Love's 76th on Tues. We've been celebrating all weekend long with friends and family. NOTE: All Christmas decorations are down! FINALLY. So many loving friends and family in our midst. God, don't ever let me forget this contented, peaceful time. Thank you, Father, that I don't know what tomorrow brings But, I know Who holds my hand.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful reminder of pre Covid times, Norah. The visual of your times together brings tears to my eyes. ♥️
DeleteDear JC Warriors, Would you please pray for the safety of my pets, Azalea and Honeysuckle and that they find their way back home unharmed. Jesus, I trust You. Jesus, please help me. Thy Will Be Done. In Jesus' Name. I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. Amen
ReplyDeletePraying for them to come back safe and sound.
DeleteJC warriors would you please pray for my mother to feel better physically and emotionally, to be comforted in her pain and for her to believe in the Lord ? Thank you. I trust You Jesus.
Blessings from France
Blessings from France - Joining warriors in prayer for your precious mother to believe in our Lord. God bless you. You are in our hearts and prayers. We love you.
DeleteFather, please bring Azalea and Honeysuckle home safely and unharmed. Give peace to Brie in her heart while she is patiently waiting on You to bring them back to her. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteFather, please give BFF's mother Your healing grace and draw her to You. Show her Your glory Lord and bring her strength and comfort. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteBrie I'm praying for Azalea and Honeysuckle to find their way home safely. Once our cat was missing for 10 days as he ran out the day we moved into a new house. My then husband put a rug outside for him to smell to find his way home. We also left the patio door open a crack. I woke up in the night 10 days later with my cat walking on me. I hope and pray your family member pets will find their way back safe and sound and SOON.
DeleteBFF I'm praying for your mom. God is so good and will hear our prayers for her. I'm glad to pray for her and I know what its like to be in your current concerns. I pray that her health and mindset will be strengthened and fortified, while her heart will be softened and opened to the Spirt's call we will be helping to send. Take care and God be with you sisters as we pray for your concerns. Love, Kathy
Brie & BFF, Joining warriors in prayer for your concerns. It's so good to know that our God hears the desires of our hearts. Brie, God is gazing at azalea & honeysuckle right at this minute. " Be anxious for nothing, but with prayer & supplication make your request known to God". Bff, claim it now, be thankful in advance as to when your desire for your mom's salvation will be granted. Hallelujah!
DeleteBlessings and prayers to those sin need....Amen
DeletePraying for you, sisters of this JC fam. Brie, my mom used to recite a prayer she learned from her mom, my grandmother, Yaya, when something was lost...whether it be things, pets, people, she'd pray to St. Anthony with this:
DeleteTony, Tony look around
something's lost (or in this case, put in "Azalea & Honeysuckle are" lost)
& can't be found
When my mom, who is grounded in her faith as was my Yaya, would recite this, I promise you all that was lost would be found. I will say this for Azalea & Honeysuckle and know God is leading them back to their home.
BFF, I will also add your mom to my prayers today asking Jehovah Rapha to heal her and may she feel His presence and give her an all-knowing that He is a real and present Helper! Hugging you as well knowing you're concerned about your sweet mom.
We are reminded today to keep whispering God's name throughout our day to be redirected/corrected in our thoughts. HE IS our guide and WAY MAKER! Love and healing blessings one and all in this wonderful JC family!
Joining in St Anthony's prayer. As I learned it, you say the prayer while physically turning around and then wait quietly to hear guidance as to the location or action to take to find what is lost. Brie, I believe your fur babies will be home soon as the flight for their unscheduled vacation was cancelled so they will be back on board with you on SA 21 soon. 🙏♥️ And extending prayers to all requests known and unknown here and now. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
DeleteDear Brie, May our Father calm your worried mind and heart. Joining prayers for the safety and return of your babies, Azalea and Honeysuckle. God knows exactly where they are. Praying He will guide them home, or guide you to them.
DeletePraying for your Mom, dear BFF. She is always in my prayers for her to come to the Lord and be healed of her weaknesses, and now I am praying for her relief from pain and your peace of mind.
Thank You Father for all this in the Name of Jesus Christ.
Thank you so much for your prayers. She feels a little better. Stomach pain has reduced a bit but she still has a headache. She has often had these pains for years now but this time it was so bad that she cried and it broke my heart.
DeleteThanks again for your prayers. Thanking God for the blessing of this precious family of believers. Love you!
Blessings from France
God is merciful and we pray for her pain and headache to go away completely, Thank you Father in the Name of Jesus!
DeletePopeye you give us this precious pets who wiggle their way into our hearts and become members of our family. We thank you so much for this great gift. Thank you for azalea and honeysuckle. We pray for your hand on them now. We pray for their safety and covering. We pray Lord if they have lost their way that they would find a scent and they would make it back home. Please keep them from her Lord. Please reunite them with Bri and her husband. Thank you Papa. ❤️
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ReplyDeleteKeep them from harm.
HaHa funny! God does have a sense of humor! I needed that! Thank you GraceTakes Time!
DeleteBrie, praying for safe guidance home of azalea and honeysuckle. Thanking God for their timely return.
DeleteBFF, praying for your mama to feel and hunger for the presence of our Great Emmanuel, may she come aboard SA2021. Peace for you as you thank our father in heaven in advance for your sweet moms salvation and healing from pain. Love to you. Mindy
I think I got it right this time!!
ReplyDeleteDear Lord, thank you for providing my way. Continue to help me to not look ahead lest I stumble--I stumble a lot when I look too far ahead! I need to accept my current "map" of one step at a time that you have carefully provided specifically for me! Help me to continue to understand and believe you ARE with me every step of the way. For that I am most grateful! Amen
Dear ABC, We all stumble when we rush ahead. Broke my toe a couple of years ago doing that. God wants us to go carefully ahead in His presence. That way we can see His Hand in our day and the light He shines on our path. Can’t see it if you go too fast. I’m learning to slow down and feel Him with me. Sometimes I fall short but I am definitely trying. He appreciates our efforts.
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DeleteMost Gracious, Loving and Compassionate Father, I come to say thank You for Your faithfulness, thank You for never leaving nor forsaking me. I can move through my days, knowing that I am free, because whom the Son sets free, is free indeed! Thank You Lord, for a successful procedure. Thank You for protecting my heart, mind and body that was under anesthetic, thank You for guiding the decisions, skills and hands of the doctor and nursing team. I am here because of Your mercy and grace. I hold tightly to all Your promises because they are a spring that overflows with goodness. My heart is full of gratitude for ALL You do. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
ReplyDelete“I will thank the Lord because He is just; I will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.” Psalm 7:17
Thanks to ALL of you my JC family, for the love and prayers during both of my procedures! God is too good! He was with me from the beginning and to the end. All went very well because I had the covering of my Master and Savior Jesus Christ, and I had your prayers! I am resting well with HIM still by my side. As you rendered prayers for me, may the Lord multiply His Blessings, grant you Favor and all the Petitions of your heart more than you ever imagine!
Sassy Mom, thanking God for RELIEF FOR MISS PAT!! Keeping our brother MadFox in prayers, along with All those that are sick (their relief is on the way as well!). May each day bring healing with the dawn, may energy be restored to heal your wounds, may the trust and hope of God remain within your heart, as you allow His oil of healing to flow through you like living stream. May you find new strength for a new start towards total healing and great health in the days/years ahead, in Jesus’ name.
Let’s make the choice of staying in continual communication with the Lord, and while we are at it, remind Him of His promises because in doing so, it reassures us of His mighty power and love. It shows that we TRUST in Him. It casts away fears, doubts, helps us to resist the devil, and encourages us to pray, because our God can never fail in His promise. It also helps us to realize how valuable and important we are to Him. It brings us joy in our difficulties, and it raises our hope to know that the Creator of the universe will grant us our heart desires. It gives us a high level of faith in Him! This New Year, may we refuse to settle for anything, other than God’s best! Whatever you are facing today or tomorrow, God has given you a challenge to lay your case before Him. So, when you stand before the Throne of God, plead your case as a lawyer would and watch God honor His Words and Promises! Please read Hebrews 6:16-20, because it’s a VERY great reminder of what the His Word says.
ISAIAH 43:25,26- I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.
Heb. 4:12- For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and He is the one to whom we are accountable.
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Praise and thanks to our Father for you healing. I think the passion of your prayers and insights for us to read are an even surer sign that He is with you all ways. Love you, Maplewood, speedy recovery! ♥️
DeleteThank You Father for Your faithfulness! You are so good to us!
DeletePut my pretty victory shoes on, sweet Maplewood! So blessed for answered prayers and your smooth and successful procedure. Thank you for your lovely words of encouragement and wisdom, You filled my heart right up to the brim today! Rest now, sweet Sister, Sending love and a very gentle and safe hug.
Amen Maplewood! Glad you're doing good! Hallelujah!!!
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Oh sweet Maplewood, you fill my heart and thoughts with your encouraging words and wisdom. I feel great peace as if you show me Gods presence. Speedy healing. Hugs to you. Mindy
DeleteDearest Maplewood, Continuing to pray for your perfect recovery and for good health for you and your Mom, sister and son. Much love.
DeleteLord, You are everything my in my life. I need you in all facets of it and feel uneasy when I don't practice Your presence. Though I strain to see what ou s in front of me today, please help me to stop, realize, and lean in to You.
ReplyDeleteOur world is struggling with Covid right now. Please eradicate from the planet and heal those affected by it. Please heal our nation from it's deep divides. Amen
Amen Mark, Joining in your prayer for our Nation. God is still in charge.
DeleteJesus, Thank you for nudging all of us today to stay in Your peace and presence.
Thanks for your prayers Mark🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Joining in.
DeleteJoining in your prayer because one year later it is still appropriate. Thanks Mark. Amen and Thank You Jesus!
DeleteIt's so good to see your post, Maplewood, and know that you are fine (more than fine!). So very thankful that all is well.
ReplyDeletePraying for your Azalea and Honeysuckle, Brie, to find their way home to you.
BFF, I'm praying for your dear Mom and for you. That she is comforted not only by God's healing hand, but by your example of belief in our Lord and Savior - the Master Physician.
It is a another gray day here, but the Son is shining in my heart. Praying for our Country, our President and all of the discourse being settled and that we can once again be the United States of America. *Loved reading Hebrews, Maplewood - that says it all.
Have a blessed day, Dear JC Family. You all will remain in my prayers throughout the day.
Thanks Norah! Praying for you too and all the JC family. God bless you all abundantly.
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Praying with you and for you, dear Norah! Hope you are getting some well deserved rest. Amen! The Son is always shining in our hearts,
ReplyDeleteDear Brie, Praying for Azalea and Honeysuckle that they will return very soon,
ReplyDeleteSweet BFF, Praying for your dear Mom. Hope she is feelIng a little better and she is seeking Jesus.
Dear MadFox, Praying you are having a good rest today in the healing Hands of our Father.
The Lord is with you all.
Jeanne---Going to the Throne of Grace to intercede for you--the hole in heart. Thank you Lord for blessing Jeanne with Your healing hand upon her and bringing her heartbeat and breathing to normalcy.
ReplyDeleteBrie-- Interceding for for your beloved Azales and Honeysuckle. I command The Lord of Hosts to surround them and light up their pathway home. The Lord's
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Maplewood--Joining you in PRAISE for the mighty healing hand of the Great Physician by your side. We will trust in His mercy forever and ever!
Blessings from France --- Lifting up your mom for healing and believing that she will been shown the 'mysteries of Christ' and say yes to Jesus! BFF asking the Lord to bring you encouragement with great Blessings and The Lord's Favor.
To ABC, Sassy Mom, Maplewood, Jeanne, Brie, Blessings from France,Keith, Loveconquersall, Bob, Norah, Mark, Audra, Fern, Grace Takes Time, NJR, Bright Star,TJ, Jan, Suzanne, Waiting, Janet, Co, KS, Sue, Annabird, Zen from Cali, paytonfamily, Terri, all that post and pray and all who read and pray, ALL JCFAMILY: I have been praying in the Spirit for each of your journeys---every step! I ask the Lord to light up your pathways with His living light and for you to not go to the left or to the right, but you will stay on your lighted pathway all the way to heaven. And satan, I bind you up by the powers of heaven that you WILL NOT push ANY OF THEM OFF the Lord's pathway. satan, you are such a loser and liar and you only have a short time left. You are a defeated foe!!! HALLELUJAH!!! Much, Much love to ALL!!! In His Grip of Grace JJ
Thanks JJ.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Joining in.
DeleteYour prayer made feel God's Love, God's Joy, and God's Peace and satan fleeing! Thanks Again
AMEN Thank you JJ!
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Amen! Thank you so much JJ for taking the time and care to make your post personal. I'm feeling the love and protection!
DeleteDear JJ,Thanks for your prayers! Praying with you and for you.
DeletePraise God! I was made whole on 12/2 when a wonderful Dr that God guided me to, closed the hole during a cardiac catheterization. I am so grateful for God’s faithfulness in my life! I have my follow up on 1/22 and I’m sure it will go well to God’s glory!
JJ - thank you for your precious and powerful faith driven intercession. It is a gift to us all!!
DeleteThanks dear JJ, Your prayer still lifted and encouraged my heart dear sister. My post reminded me how blessed I am to have gotten the hole in my heart fixed last year right during Covid. God is just so faithful to me.
DeleteMadFox---Your name was supposed to be right after Maplewood. I know the Great Physician has you in His grip! He will use every step of your journey. HE will use it as an instrument of Praise and a testament to His Goodness, Mercy, and Grace! AMEN and AMEN
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DeleteThanks a year later! Still appreciate all the prayers.
DeleteDid I share this already? I just listened to it again tonight it is a beautiful testimony from Summer, who has stage 4 breast cancer. Be lifted high, be inspired by her faith, and ask yourself the hard questions. Well with the time to listen and glean a bit of her wisdom
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And on that note, good night my friends, Peace be with you, answered prayers come to you!
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ReplyDelete“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:17-18.
ReplyDeleteHold fast to those things that never fade away. Live for those things that endure and that glorify God.
Father, Give us all clearer vision to see above all the worldly promises and glitter. Let us keep our eyes on You, our Maker, our Potter, our Stronghold, our Shelter, our Answer. Thank You for Your Love and Peace that wraps around us in every situation. Trusting in Your Faithfulness because You keep Your Promises. How Great You Are!
Precious posting,thank you Jeanne.
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DeleteFather, thank You for everything. I praise You Lord always. You are my saving grace and eternal salvation. Thank You Jesus. Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteThank you lord for always being here for me . All your protection and guidance true the years . 🙏 lead me in the right direction at the right time . I need all your wisdom that you give freely when I ask and I need it ! Praises and Thanksgiving to you our father who art in heaven. AMEN 😇
ReplyDelete"Let Me prepare you for the day that stretches out before you".
ReplyDeleteJesus is the Master of Preparation. He prepared Himself for His ministry. He prepared His Disciples for their ministry. That He does prepare each one of us uniquely for our tailor-made day is so precious. "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go". " I will guide you with My eye". He has gone ahead and prepared a place for us in Heaven. In the Psalm 23 we read that He prepares a table before us in the presence of our enemies.
It's a wonderful precious delightful response to Him when we say 'Lord Jesus, I trust you, I give You this day that You have prepared for me, lead me through it accordingly to Your plan and purpose'. God's GPS - God's Guidance Positioning System, His daily preparation for us, is perfectly tailored to lead each of us uniquely along His Way for today and every day He gives us.
Amen! He is the best GPS. He goes before us and leads us.
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Trusting the GPS! HALLELUJAH!
ReplyDeleteJesus, I Trust In You! Amen.
ReplyDelete'Lord Jesus, I trust you, I give You this day that You have prepared for me, lead me through it accordingly to Your plan and purpose'. AMEN!
ReplyDeleteAmen, Amen and Amen! Spreading the good news that my sister got her Covid results and she and her hubby are both negative. She is sick with something but it's not Covid or its variant. Thanks for your prayers. We pray together for her complete recovery.
DeletePlease keep praying for Mayda and Emilio. We are praying for each other. Thank You Jesus!
Butterfly love, How are you feeling? Please let us know. Thanks.
https://youtu.be/E6MzgVsP2uE
ReplyDelete"Christ Is Enough"
[VERSE]
Christ is my reward
And all of my devotion
Now there's nothing in this world
That could ever satisfy
[PRE-CHORUS]
Through every trial
My soul will sing
No turning back
I've been set free
[CHORUS]
Christ is enough for me
Christ is enough for me
Everything I need is in You
Everything I need
[VERSE]
Christ my all in all
The joy of my salvation
And this hope will never fail
Heaven is our home
[PRE-CHORUS]
Through every storm
My soul will sing
Jesus is here
To God be the glory
[BRIDGE]
I have decided to follow Jesus
No turning back
No turning back
The cross before me
The world behind me
No turning back
No turning back
Just love that song dear Min! Thank you! I was singing along and it made me so happy. Christ is enough for me! Amen
ReplyDeleteOn those notes 🎶🎶 Min Ahadi, I bid you all a good night. 😴🥱
ReplyDeleteThis is Blessed Assurance:
ReplyDeleteExodus 33:14
And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Amen and Amen. That's where the true peace comes from. Not this empty world but only through the Lord. He is always at our sides.
Been whispering the Name of Jesus so much through my day and YES, He is my unchanging peace. To know that He knows my heart intimately and He can see what is right around the bend is such a comfort to me. To feel His loving embrace and His comfort and understanding. He is everything I need and He is always enough.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Proverbs 3:5-6 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.
Isaiah 40:30-31 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.
I am doing well resting in the love and care of the Keeper of my heart and the Lover of my soul.
May you all stop and be still and know He is God, and feel and receive everything He has to offer to you. Thank You Jesus.
Sweet Jeanne -- Such an excellent job of keeping the word in front of you. When going through trials this is a must! Great Blessings and Love on you and your family!
DeleteJames 1:2-4 "Count it all joy my brothers and sisters, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."
Romans 10:17 "So faith comes by hearing through the word of Christ."
Prayers for you Jeanne - thank you and god bless you🙏
DeleteContinuing prayers with my sisters for you, Jeanne. I can tell you're wearing the Armor of God for this battle! You will come through and be at peace. In Jesus' name, amen.
DeleteFear has to face the God you know and the God you know, knows your heart. No one else can look into your heart but the One Who is able to calm & soothe any hint of doubt or fear that can trickle in. You are His beloved and He stands guard at the door of your heart. The warriors are also on duty! Hallelujah! We love you dear sister 💞🙏🙏🙏🌈
DeleteThanks dear JJ, Janet, Blessings from NY, NJS and Jan. Thanks for sharing God’s Word and so much love! Your sweet encouragement, sincere prayers and love were received and appreciated! Thank you so much! God bless you all! Much love.
DeleteIf Spiritual Warfare is knocking on your door, you must be in the WORD. Put so much WORD down deep in your Spirit that Satan doesn't want to even try and steal it.
ReplyDeleteBe in Prayer, Praise, Worship and Thankgiving! Use your God given AUTHORITY! Remember that to complain causes you to to remain.
Resist your adversary every day. When you resist him, he MUST FLEE! He DOES NOT have an option to stay, torment and prosper against you!
Decree and Declare: I take what Jesus has done for me. You, satan, get your hands off of me, my family, and everything that rightfully belongs to me that the shed BLOOD OF JESUS has paid for. I am FREE, I am HEALED, I am WHOLE and REDEEMED. I render you helpless against me and off of my life, In the Mighty Name of Jesus. I receive my FREEDOM TODAY!!! HALLELUJAH!!! JJ
Amen, Amen!
DeleteAMEN!!!
DeleteAMEN JJ! Thank you and God bless
DeleteThat's our JJ! ALWAYS on the offense! Go for the neck JJ! God bless you dear sister! We love your courage &, boldness! 🥰💞
DeleteAmen dear JJ.
Delete🙏 with you, JJ. LEVELING UP my time in the WORD and it feels like it's WORking. ✝️♥️
Delete"Let Me prepare you for the day that stretches out before you. I know exactly what this day will contain...."
ReplyDeleteToday's reading reminds me of the time my wife and I flew back to Turkiyë for a Gulet cruise after we had lived and worked there.
A Gulet is a 2 masted schooner that sails up or down the coast, hugging the coastline, never or rarely out to deep sea.
Overnighting in sheltered bays, stopping at small islands or coves for lunch, and afternoon snacks, the well experienced captain safely steers the Gulet, charting a course that avoids rocky outcrops and shoals. There are many hidden dangers out of sight, underwater.
We, enjoying the cruise, beautiful scenery and marvelous weather are unaware of the underwater dangers. But the captain knows. He consults his charts and instruments to navigate safely for all on board.
Jesus, the Captain of our ship likewise know exactly what our day will contain for none of it is hidden to Him.
In spending quality time with Him in the morning He steers us accordingly and thoroughly equips and prepared us for the journey.
Psalm 32:8
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go: I will guide you with My eye.”
Amen Peter 🙏.
DeleteThank you Peter- I love this analogy!! God Bless you brother
DeleteAmen & amen, Peter!
DeleteWonderful analogy dear Peter. Did that revelation come to you at that time or did you reflect back when God knew you needed it the most? 🥰🙏🌈
DeleteThat was awesome and true! Thanks brother Peter! The Captain is in control and He is the only one who is aware of any hidden dangers and the traps set by the evil one. We are in His Almighty Hands! Stay close to Him and He will stay close to you. Hallelujah!
DeleteJan Gridley, I did reflect back to that time, it was quite vivid in my mind. Also what fitted so we'll that I was mindful of at that time on the Gulet was a prophetic word I received from our Pastor in my late 20's over 40 years earlier.
DeletePart of which was "let your sails be filled with the wind of my Spirit and I will lead you away from the rocks and shallows to your destination".
So beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration to trust God through our journey.
DeletePowerful analogy Anonymous- taking it with me today!
DeleteMake you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. (Hebrews 13:21). The LORD God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer's feet, and He will make me walk on high hills. (Habakkuk 3:19).
ReplyDeleteAmen and thank you sweet Janet.
DeleteThank you Janet for those verse call outs ♥️
DeleteThank you Janet- God bless
ReplyDeleteGod bless for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLord, please help me to remember to always turn to You throughout my day. No matter if things are going well or not, I want to practice Your presence and continue to rebuild a right relationship with You. Your will , not mine be done. Amen
ReplyDeleteSo thankful for this blog. Keep it going, please. I’m so blessed ! And I thank God for inspiring Sarah Young to write this devotional many many years ago. I found it in a $5 basket at Family Bookstore in Orange County / a totally unknown devotional; read it and fell in love with it and bought several copies to give away. Everyone of the recipients loved it and the rest is history. Glory to God! To this day I read the devotional.
ReplyDeleteThankful with you dear Anonymous! God led us here and gave us open hearts to receive all these blessings! God’s Word lights our path and guides our way! Sarah’s inspired words and all of our dear JC family’s prayers and sweet offerings bless me every day! Thanks Chris Payton and your family for making it all possible. Thank You Jesus!
ReplyDeleteWhat a day, what a day. I am so thankful I started out at 5:15 a.m. reading this blog, after only 5 hrs sleep! I see why now - my day was packed and I was well equipped, thought going to sleep now! I've prayed for all of you and am blessed to read tonight the blessings that have occurred.
ReplyDeleteSleep sweet my Dear JC Family. God is on the Night Watch, which I'm so thankful for...for whatever reason I was from 3:30 a.m. until I finally got up. It's an honor and privilege, but tonight, I pray that I sleep.
Love and Blessings!
Thanks for your prayers dear Norah! I'm thankful that God was faithful to you today and He equipped you well for everything. Hope you are sleeping now and resting in His care.
DeleteGoing to sleep now in His loving presence and peace. He will bring me through my first successful treatment tomorrow. We will be fighting the cancer together. Thank You Jesus.
Proverbs 3:24-26 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
"Spend quality time with Me."
ReplyDeleteWhat an invitation! The King of Kings and Lord of Lords wants us to spend quality time with Him. That is so precious and a wonderful indication that we are in a love relationship with Him; He personally has invested His life in us.
I love spending time with my wife (even after 52 years of marriage :). She's cute, pretty, beautiful inside and outside, lovely, funny, the best helpmeet a man could hope for, a great companion, especially as she loves the Lord too.
But what does our Lord Jesus see in us?
Looking at my self, the best I can say is 'there's room for improvement'.
Yet in His Love He sees us as a finished beautiful reflection of Himself.
Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love, He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing."
1 Corinthians 15:49 ESV "Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven."
Genesis 1:27 ESV "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them."
1 John 3:2 ESV "Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is."
2 Corinthians 3:18: "But we all with unveiled face, beholding and reflecting like a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord, the Spirit."
Wonderful Scriptures Peter! The Word of God is so cleansing and it's truly the best "comfort food"! God bless 🙏.
DeleteThank you for sharing, Peter, so appreciate the scriptures to meditate on.
DeleteRequesting prayer for my oldest son who is a fireman, he suffered a bad fall at work November 5th with resultant large soft tissue injury to right side of his back. He has been off work since recovering and was hopeful to return to work January 21st. An MRI last Friday shows large pockets of fluid at the site of the injury that may need to be removed surgically and surgical drains inserted to help avoid infection. He has a phone conference with his doctor this morning. Praying for wisdom in decision making and patience for him as he continues to trust the Lord during this time.
That was just beautiful! Thanks dear Peter! You feed us so well. God has richly blessed you with an open heart of true faith and a good and righteous woman of God to share your faith journey. God bless you both!
ReplyDeleteLoved todays devotion. Especially; “I will not show you what is on the road ahead, but I will thoroughly equip you for the journey. My living Presence is your Companion each step of the way”.
ReplyDeleteThese days are precious and emotional.
I can feel the Presence of the Lord and I know He has equipped me to be a blessing and a help to my good mom. He has also given me the fruit of the Spirit-long suffering (patience) with my mom. My brother’s dear wife and daughter were here yesterday and we had such a nice day. My mom really enjoyed seeing them and we all felt that she was happy and blessed to feel the love around her. God knew we all needed this day of joy. And it was a sunny day too. He is so good all the time. Let us praise His Holy Name forever! He has blessed us in so many ways and He continues to provide us with joy and peace through our faith. Praying I will be a good Instrument in His Hands today. May you all have a blessed day and feel His loving care through this new day. And say Thank You Jesus. He receives our gratitude and praise just as we receive His countless blessings.
1 Chronicles 16:34
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
So glad for you Jeanne! You are such a bright light to all those who are around you! Peace be with you 🙏.
DeleteMany blessings Jeanne, He has equipped you well for the journey.
DeleteThanks dear Janet and Peter! We know where our Help comes from and we share in our gratitude and praise. Much love.
DeleteI have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me
ReplyDelete(Galatians 2:20).
Yes dear Lord, my life is a road map with bumps, hills, turns & cliffs! Help me to rely on You as my "GPS"! Keep me from looking ahead, but to trust in you on each step of my journey. Provide the daily bread I need to be nourished by You on this map/journey/life. Jesus I Trust in You. Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen, ABC
DeleteAmen and thank you for blessing my morning!
ReplyDeleteAmen dear ABC! We have the best GPS in the Lord! He knows what lies around every bend because He goes before us always. We are well taken care of.
ReplyDeletePsalm 37:5-6
Commit your way to the Lord,
Trust also in Him,
And He shall bring it to pass.
He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light,
And your justice as the noonday
Sweet Jeanne --- It just gives me goosebumps when I think about the Lord's GOODNESS towards us! And how He causes us to ALWAYS TRIUMPH and takes down the GIANTS BEFORE US!
DeleteSpeaking Abundant Life and Blessings over you and your precious Mom. The Lord has a plan and it is a good one. The Highest Praise to our Lord.
HALLELUJAH!!!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, dear JJ, for your encouraging words of truth and your powerful prayer. You blessed me and my dear mom! Love you, Sis!
DeleteBless you, Janet. Love the Praise and Worship of our, Lord!
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