My face is shining upon you, beaming out Peace that transcends understanding. You are surrounded by a sea of problems, but you are face to Face with Me, your Peace. As long as you focus on Me, you are safe. If you gaze too long at the myriad problems around you, you will sink under the weight of your burdens. When you start to sink, simply call out "Help me, Jesus!" and I will lift you up.Philippians 4:7
The closer you live to Me, the safer you are. Circumstances around you are undulating, and there are treacherous-looking waves in the distance. Fix your eyes on Me, the One who never changes. By the time those waves reach you, they will have shrunk to proportions of My design. I am always beside you, helping you face today's waves. The future is a phantom, seeking to spook you. Laugh at the future! Stay close to me.
English Standard Version
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Matthew 14:30
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But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.”
Hebrews 12:2
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looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
My Prayer
There is peace in You Jesus. You bring peace. I know I am justified. I know that I don't have to do anything to earn Your affection, Your Love, Your approval. You give me peace that surpasses all understanding. If You saved me, then You can handle my day to day struggles. Nothing should be able to steal the peace in my life.
How often Lord do I let a little problem sink me. I over-analyze it and search for a man-made solution rather than calling on You first and seeking You first. I found myself doing this yesterday and through it I could get very little done. Teach me and train me to call on You saying, "Help me, Jesus." Last night, there was anger in me and I found myself darting off into areas I should not go. When through it all, you are there, ready to help me.
Your peaces surpasses understanding. This verse reminds me of Proverbs 3:5-6 and how I am not to lean on my own understanding. I focus too much on how I think I see things and not enough resting with You and realizing that peace is what has solved my ultimate problem in life.
Keep me close to You Lord. Lord, trials will come. Problems will surface. But, help me to call on You and seek Your answer to any of those problems. Let me surround myself with You, confident that You, through me, can conquer anything. When Peter walked on water, it was You working through him, but the moment he took his eyes off of You, he sunk. I sink when I take my eyes off of You.
Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. If you haven't already, please purchase the book and support the author.
I know that you have posted this many years ago, but I wanted you to know through the Holy Spirit your words/prays are still touching me today! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteAmen Amen Amen. Thank you. Blessings. Like my Minister stated yesterday..... Not in what but in Who. Our Father... Our Peace.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE READING YOUR PRAYERS!!!
ReplyDeleteAn earlier post states that some of this posting is years old. Still it is as fresh today as the day it was written. We have the 'Jesus Calling' book, but I enjoy this blog, the prayers and comments. They are so uplifting.
ReplyDeleteAmen!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE READING YOUR PRAYERS!!!
ReplyDeleteI am without my Jesus Calling book today and I really wanted to re-read yesterday’s devotional. It helped me so much yesterday and, today, I need those words even more. I searched online and found this blog. Thank you for taking the time to provide the devotional and your prayer. It’s just what I needed to get through a rough patch today.
ReplyDeleteYour quite welcome. Thanks for sharing. Grace and peace.
DeleteThanx alot for the bible texts and spiritual inspiration.God bless you .
DeleteThank you for blessings us today with the verses and the prayers. It made start to pray forore faith and more focusing on Jesus
DeleteI love reading your prayers. Thank you so much brother in Christ for sharing your heart and for putting together~ maintaining this blog
DeletePrayers for you and your family
Lifting up this beautiful family of Christ followers in n healthy, healing, peaceful & loving prayers
🙏❤️🙌🏼
Brandy
I currently have the Jesus Calling book (received it as a gift) and have shared it with several friends, but I especially enjoy the prayers you have added at the end of the blog posts. They speak to the heart of sincerity + simplicity. I am leading a "workshop at a prayer conference this weekend, and after I read the prayer yesterday, I thought it would be great to share some of these prayers (with full credit to you of course) with those who attend the session. May I have your permission?
ReplyDeleteI’m glad this can be an encouragement to you. I’d be happy to have you share these prayers as you wish. Grace and peace. — Chris
DeleteSince many now have a mobile phone nearby almost 24/7, this blog is an answered prayer! I can read the Jesus Calling devo blog anywhere or at night. Revisiting Jesus' message from today and reading the message for tomorrow on a "smart" phone is convenient. Truly positively impacting those who can't get to their printed copy at the time of need.
ReplyDelete@paytonfamily's 2013 year long blog and adding the full scripture has now developed a community! How awesome this has become! As more folks share and dialogue with comments on the message of the day, we build each other's faith. Again, awesome.
I am sure that Chris had no idea how many people he would serve by his personal journey blogging online with Jesus Calling. Our shared "walk" with the Son, our Lord and Savior helps us all. Thank you. Godspeed and have a great day.
In 2 years of retrospect, it is truly a "God thing" how this blog is blessing, helping, healing... so many. God and His Spirit in those here is lifting many from the deepest parts of their valleys in life to a greater peace day to day, as we journey through Jesus Calling and Chris' Bible Tags. Amen.
DeleteHave been reading this blog for about 4 years. Have only posted once, but have so appreciated everyone else’s posts. Regularly pray for all concerns mentioned and celebrate the answered prayers and praises. So my guess is this reaches probably at least 10 -20 times the number of people who post
DeleteNC - what an encouragement that must be. Thank you for pointing that out.
DeleteGod's hand reaches out to many more than we see. Thank you Payton Family for adopting us all. I often wonder if author Sarah Young sees here what has grown from engagement with her book. WE are so blessed by it!
DeleteToday's reading is a direct answer to a dialogue from last night with Brie. We feel like we are sinking. Jesus reminds us what to do.
You are surrounded by a sea of problems, but you are face to Face with Me, your Peace. As long as you focus on Me, you are safe. If you gaze too long at the myriad problems around you, you will sink under the weight of your burdens. When you start to sink, simply call out "Help me, Jesus!" and I will lift you up.
Help us Jesus! We seek, we ask, we pray!
Amen Audra, Brie and Masfox, GTT, Nc. Help us all Jesus. Love Chris's prayer for us all, especially in all of our dark times, and valleys. So thankful for this blog JC family. Prayers for all. Mindy
DeleteI've been coming to this blog everyday, the last few months. Its been a real need for me. I read thru the responses, although dated q few years back, they never lose relevance. Ive gone thru so much, and I look forward to this each night. Really amazing to see these current updates!
DeleteGod help me this is me everyday help me stay focused on you.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
ReplyDeleteI love your Inspiration, n your prayers.. ����
ReplyDeleteThis devotion and the prayers that follow remind me that God and His Word never change. Thank you for sharing and reminding me that His Word is the same yesterday, today and forever. JC's last line, "The future is a phantom, seeking to spook you. Laugh at the future! Stay close to me." spoke volumes.
ReplyDeleteAgree. The Phantom line has stuck with me since the 1st time through JC. It is so true, we have so much angst about the future despite God constantly whispering, "I got this, be at peace."
DeleteAmen to that Norah! He is unchanging as His love and His. And His peace is always there surrounding us as is His light. And so is His mercy. He holds the future in His Hands, and very well knows what each day to come will contain. He is the Author of our future and in Him I trust. I will not be afraid.
DeleteAmen 🙏 🙌🏼❤️
DeleteI love all of your prayers
This is such a blessing
Fear enters into my mind so often. My Jesus calling helps me so much. Since finding this blog I don't miss a day. Reading your prayers and others helps me so much. For years now the Lord has told me " write it down " and I haven't out of fear. Fear that my handwriting is so bad...got over that and it was my grammer is incorrect...then along came bad spelling! I have found that the devil will use anything I allow. I now realize that all this time he was telling me to write it down not for others to critique or even to learn from, but for me to see the growth in myself. The times I repeat errors in judgement whether big or small is because I have forgotten how it impacted my world the first time. The devil would and has at times made me feel it was because I am worthless or no good beyond His reach. That my friends is why we all need this wonderful blog. The book is awesome! After I read each morning I pray for each of you who comment (especially for those who correct errors) lol. I also reflect on those things that I have experienced and grown from and how God used them. Getting so much from this blog I always share on Facebook. I just found out a sweet family member looks forward to and reads it every day! What a wonderful blessing! I guess in a way I'm writing it down.
ReplyDeleteLove this! I hope you are revisiting still, two years later. ❤️
DeleteDear Jesus, thank you for the strength you provide as I contue my journey of faith. Help me to continue to stay focused on YOU and NOT on the bumps and shadows of the day. Help me to stay focused on your presence today, not on the Phantom of the future. I do not want to miss the blessings of today! Amen.
ReplyDeleteTruth ABC! If we focus on Him we will enjoy the blessings He gives us today. People who are filled with fear and worry just look down at their shoes. But we who have the Hope of Christ look up to the glory above and see His light in even the darkest days.
DeleteAbsolutely, thank you Jeanne. Amen.
DeleteGod is Faithful!
ReplyDeleteThe scripture for my meditation today is Matthew 6:25-30, the passage in which Jesus asks us to give thought to the birds of the air and the lilies of the field. Most of us know what it says (in our head), but do we really know (embrace in our heart) what it says? Jesus opens these thoughts with these words, "Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?" The Lord created us in His image and I get the impression God delighted in doing so. And why did God create us as such? God is love and God created us to be the object of His love. Of course, love is all about being in relationship. When we form a relationship with the issues of the world (spending all our time focused on them), we chose not to be in relationship with God even though we say we do. Jesus was making clear the love of God for us has got our back. As this passage ends, we are called to "seek first the Kingdom of God (our relationship with our Heavenly Father) and all will be taken care of." We know this, in spending the time with Him as described in the reading, it will begin to sink in. God helps us so to do!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to see newer posts from you Bob. God bless you and your family. God bless each of our JC family
DeleteIn Jesus heavenly name
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Thank you, Anonymous. And thank you for the blessing. It is good to be back with you.
DeleteAmen Bob! Getting right with God and close to the Lord is more important than anything else. All other things are sinking sand and will fade away. But God's promises are trustworthy and His love is everlasting. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all other things will be added unto you.
DeleteWhat a profound but simple thought, thank you Bob and thank you Father God for giving me a heart to receive thoughts from your heart for me. The Lord bless you and keep you Bob and make his face to shine upon you, Amen
DeleteA Pastor asked the congregation, Are you more a disciple of television, news, media, etc than you are a disciple of the Word of God?
DeleteThe hours you give to each one everyday is your answer.
HMMM!
Yes Lord. How obvious is THAT?
DeleteThank you Bob for your message and bible verse. It is just the reminder I needed today.
DeleteBob Malsack- I miss hearing from you!
ReplyDeleteAmen I needed that today Father God 😇
ReplyDeleteThank you for All of these comments. Truly God is the answer to any problems or concerns. Seek Him and Trust Him. God never fails. Amen and Amen .
ReplyDeletePlease continue prayers for Lisa (who was diagnosed with breast cancer a few weeks ago). Her Dr. insisted she take the flu shot, (which she hasn't had for years). She had a severe reaction to the shot. Since Friday Jan 11 - No sleep, fever, throwing up all night and day, diarrhea, etc. She has been a very sick young lady. Thank you Warriors for praying and loving ♥ Lisa.
ReplyDeleteSassy Mom --- Lifting up Lisa to the Lord. I speak the Word of Faith to Lisa's body. I demand every organ perform a perfect work, for you are the temple of the Holy Spirit, therefore I charge you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the authority of His Holy Word to be healed and made whole in Jesus' Name (Prov. 12-18) AMEN and Amen
DeleteI join JJ and others lifting Lisa up in prayer! May Jesus' arms wrap around her in comfort, care and love. May she feels the healing powers of Jesus through our prayers! CO
DeletePrayers continue for Lisa, Sassy Mom. Please Jesus, give her comfort and peace. KS
Delete🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 For Lisa! Lord bless Lisa and guard her as the apple of Your eye.
DeleteStanding in agreement with this prayer group, Lifting Lisa up to the Lord for His Peace that surpasses all her understanding and for His healing Power that works wonders.
DeleteJesus, we present your daughter Lisa to You and thank You for the healing work You have completed for her sake. Thank you for strength in her mind, body and soul. All glory and honor belongs to You.
Maplewood, NJ
Lord have mercy on Lisa. Oh good Jesus hear our prayers for Lisa. Save her; strengthen her, Lord.
DeleteI'm praying JJ's prayer for Lisa, too, Sassy Mom. God Bless her.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lord, for everything! Thank you for letting me be face to face with You. You are my Peace, Love, Comfort, Saviour. Jesus, I trust in You. CO
ReplyDeletePrayers for Lisa and our JC warriors. Thank you for Your Peace.
ReplyDeleteI sat with a familiar verse this AM, from I Samuel 3:10 when the boy Samuel was told by his mentor to say when he heard God call, "Speak, for Your servant is listening." A simple sentence, a profound thought. An opening of the door to allow the Lord in (Speak), a humble posture before the Lord God Almighty (Your servant), an absolute and complete focus (is listening). From the gospel lesson for today, Mark 1:29-39, it is recorded of Jesus, "Rising very early before dawn, He left and went off to a deserted place where He prayed." It doesn't say what He was praying for but would it be highly likely that His prayer posture was very similar to young Samuel? Jesus faced all that today's reading spoke of and He met it head on by orienting His soul toward God before the day began, seeking His Father's words. We would do well to carve out that same space in our daily routine to prepare our self for the day ahead. God be with you.
ReplyDeleteA suggestion: do a search for the painting, "The Infant Samuel Praying" by Sir Joshua Reynolds. It is a very powerful visual of the boy Samuel speaking those words, "Speak, Your servant is listening." Spend a few minutes allowing the Spirit to move within you while you contemplate that image.
Beautiful, Bob!
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Lord, this morning, I receive Your perfect peace that surpasses ALL of my understandings. I need it to carry me through each day and thankful to You that it is free.
ReplyDeleteAs Jesus said in John 14:27:
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid", I hold on to this truth and cast out all spirit of fear and doubt this day may bring, keeping my eyes fixed on You!
Thank You Lord for never changing.
Maplewood, NJ
God's peace means more to me than anything. I seek it in every new day and it is there. When my emotions get the best of me, I stop and say "JESUS" and the peace comes streaming right in.
DeleteBe not afraid, I am with you.....to the end of time and forever.
Amen! There is power in the name of Jesus, there is power in His name! 🎶🎶
DeleteThank you Lord for never changing. Glory and praise to you forever and ever.
ReplyDeleteJC family - I was so blessed and encouraged by reading this excerpt from Saint Ephrem, I wanted to share it with you.
ReplyDelete"The word of God is a tree of life that offers us blessed fruit from each of its branches. It is like that rock which was struck open in the wilderness, from which all were offered spiritual drink. As the Apostle says: They ate spiritual food and they drank spiritual drink.
And so whenever anyone discovers some part of the treasure, he should not think that he has exhausted God’s word. Instead he should feel that this is all that he was able to find of the wealth contained in it. Nor should he say that the word is weak and sterile or look down on it simply because this portion was all that he happened to find. But precisely because he could not capture it all, he should give thanks for its riches.
Be glad then that you are overwhelmed, and do not be saddened because he has overcome you. A thirsty man is happy when he is drinking, and he is not depressed because he cannot exhaust the spring.
So let this spring quench your thirst, and not your thirst the spring. For if you can satisfy your thirst without exhausting the spring, then when you thirst again you can drink from it once more. But if when your thirst is sated the spring is also dried up, then your victory would turn to harm.
Be thankful, then, for what you have received, and do not be saddened at all that such an abundance still remains. What you have received and attained is your present share, while what is left will be your heritage. For what you could not take at one time because of your weakness, you will be able to grasp at another if you only persevere. So do not foolishly try to drain in one draught what cannot be consumed all at once. And do not cease out of faintheartedness from what you will be able to absorb as time goes on."
Blessings from France ❤
Thank you for sharing BFF. That is very inspiring and insightful. God bless you 🙏.
DeleteThank you so much dear BFF! Wonderful words to ponder. We are truly satisfied by His living water and it is enough to sustain us for all our days. His well of living water will never run out and we are blessed to partake of it.
DeleteHe satisfies the hungry heart and quenches our thirst with living water.
BFF, Thanks for sharing this. I read it last night and it was great food for thought! We have so much to be thankful for!!!!
DeleteMay we eat of the branches of blessed fruits and drink from the rock of spiritual living water!
Maplewood NJ
Thank you BFF! May God's blessings shower down upon you today as you have blessed us.
DeleteWOW! I reread it several times. May we always thirst for a drink of His Living Water!
DeleteBFF, thank you for sharing. It brought to mind the oldie but a goodie song from way back:
DeleteCause me to come to thy river oh Lord,
Cause me to come to thy river oh Lord,
Cause me to come to thy river oh Lord,
Cause me to come, cause me to drink, cause me to live
Cause me to drink from thy river oh Lord,
Cause me to drink from thy river oh Lord,
Cause me to drink from thy river oh Lord,
Cause me to come, cause me to drink, cause me to live
Cause me to live by thy river oh Lord,
Cause me to live by thy river oh Lord,
Cause me to live by thy river oh Lord,
Cause me to come, cause me to drink, cause me to live
Thank you Chris Payton for putting this blog together. It amazes me how God works in His timing and brings things together for the good. Thank you JC Warriors for being a part of this wonderful family and journey in the Lord. So many lives have been touched by this site and I pray that many more will be in the future. Thank You Jesus for bringing us all together here for Your glory and may You bless, strengthen, and keep us all close to You and help us continue to spread Your loving and everlasting word. Praise the Lord continually and always 🙏.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear Janet! Thank you Chris, You have blessed us with a Home where we can gather each day to worship and glorify the Lord and to encourage each other. This family blesses me more than I can ever say. So I will just remain grateful and praise Him continually and always!
DeleteAgree, shared that near the top of the blog with a repost on sharing that this space is a blessing to many. And absolutely made it easier to read JC and for the first time in my life (past 3.5 years) stay with a daily devo and personal bible study. Blessed. GRATEFUL. Thankful. In Him.
DeleteAmen we are so blessed with this place and precious family ❤ so thankful.
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Jesus I trust in you. Jesus I love you. You are my all, my strength, my rock. I lift up all in prayer..I lift them up to the throne of grace. Have mercy on us Lord..on our world. Have mercy on my daughter..she is struggling. Protect all my precious JC Prayer Warriors. Hear our prayers for each other; you know our needs Lord..spiritually, physically, mentally or economically and we trust in you completely. Fill us lord with desire for you..we need you. Thank you Lord for listening; thank you for all you offer us..love, hope, peace, joy. Amen! Amen!
ReplyDeleteLoveconquersall, I pray that the Peace of God rest upon your daughter and become strength for her. May His Peace take away her struggles and pave the way for freedom and rest from whatever she's going through, in Jesus' name.
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Echoing Maplewood's prayer for your daughter LCA. He is with you and for you. Always. Peace, healing and blessings to you and yours.
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Praying with you that LCA's daughter is lifted up into Your arms Lord and You fill her heart with all she needs. Grant LCA peace during this time of endurance. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
Delete🙏.🙏.🙏. Praying for you, your daughter and her family. Loveconquersall. Blessings!
DeleteJoining with warriors LCA for your precious daughter. Our God has a hold of her, her mama's prayer going straight up to His heart. Be of good courage.
DeleteAmen! God loves your dear daughter and will guide her oath and protect her. Joining in prayers for her, dear LCA
DeletePraying for your precious daughter, Loveconquersall and for all our dear JC Prayer Warriors. I love you all, my brothers and sisters.
ReplyDeleteDriving to Brooklyn this morning to spend the weekend with my good Mother. God bless you all. I'll be praying for you. We are all in very good Hands. Much love!! <3
Have a blessed weekend with yours dear Jeanne! Hope your sister is feeling better. Praying for you all.
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Traveling mercies for you Jeanne and enjoy your time with your good mother. Praying Janet is still doing well 🙏.
DeleteTraveling Mercies to and from our Jeanne. I know you are a blessing to all whose path you'll cross today.
DeleteGod's favor on your travel sweet sister Jeanne & a beautiful fellowship with your mom🥰
DeleteThanks for all your prayers! Enjoying my time with my sweet Mom! Got her Christmas decorations put away and her Amazon fresh order in. All is well with my soul.
DeleteAmen! His Peace is a balm for our troubled souls! Love that.
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in prayer for your recovery Maplewood.
Blessings from France
As we often say here in this community, the JC devo message this morning hit squarely where I have been "living in my head" the past few days. I've completed 3 of the 4 cycles of IV chemo and the next part of the journey will be the real challenge. After having a fantastic and really remarkable chemo process, I began to read about the upcoming stem cell transplant, my aggressive genetics, and the subsequent first detailed discussion with the staff of the transplant center. Fear began to creep in at the daunting contrast of the chemo "adventure" to the relative challenges and high risks of the transplant. Never mind that at present the normal family member with you bedside for 2 weeks is forbidden due to covid. I will face it solely with the Lord and when able my family,, the friends via calls, zoom, text, email, and this blog.
ReplyDeleteBut as often occurs now, my circle of friends and JC brought comfort today: "You are surrounded by a sea of problems, but you are face to Face with Me, your Peace... Circumstances... are undulating, and there are treacherous-looking waves in the distance. By the time those waves reach you, they will have shrunk to proportions of My design... I am always beside you, helping you face today's waves. The future is a phantom, seeking to spook you. Laugh at the future!" I will laugh an smile Please! Please pray for that upcoming and new part of this journey, for miraculous good response, relatively similar ease like my chemo, and the ability to weather the storm in the boat alone, if needed.
After discussion with the resident and family RN, my Christian oncologist, and my strong wife, we reasoned that I'm the center of, and responsible for my own positivity! And it is essential that I stay there! Plus, our eldest and his wife announced the summer addition of our 1st grandchild! MUCH to be thankful and to look forward to. My doc in response to some of the negative info about my genetics and the real risks at transplant summed it up this way and I quote, "Miracles happen daily. Why not you?? Nothing is too big for our God. Keep moving forward 👊 You are an individual (who is responding better than expected). Limit the noise... Your journey is your own. No reason you can't be giving a toast at that new child’s wedding one day." He is a young doc and the perfect fit for me.
Never mind I have the fantastic JC Prayer Warriors, family, prayer groups, my church, other church prayer lists, and God holding my hand each day... Sarah as JC summed it up perfectly: "When you start to sink, simply call out "Help me, Jesus!" and I will lift you up." Thanks to all for all the mentions and the prayers written here nearly every day for me. I read every day both early and late. I have to try hard to be negative and thus will continue to be a positive light as it's my default personality. BTW, it is going well with the nurse Mgr. as it needs to, since the transplant center did say my post transplant strategy will be this same new drug via IV weekly for 2 years minimum. So, I'm gonna need to be positive and the light for quite a while with her and that team!! In Him, humbly and so appreciative of all here. Be blessed. AMEN.
Probably too long. APOLOGIES. But it's an update and a true reflection of the impact of today's devo and the agape of this group.
DeleteNever too long, when moved by the Holy Spirit! Thank you for sharing your journey. It seems as though you are trying to accept your story. Many blessings for that. A story that has been written specifically for MadFox! My prayer is that our heavenly Father provides all you need on your journey-faith, strength, wisdom, perseverance... Amen.
DeleteThank you Mad Fox. Thank you everyone who shares so earnestly and personally. Revelation reminds us, there is power in the word of testimony. Your words give truth to God’s word. Bearing one another’s burdens is part of our calling. It is an honor. We GET to pray for each other. What an amazing thing!
DeleteAnd so we journey with each other watching God work, calling to attention his wonderful acts! Praise God! Praise God!
And congratulations about your grandchild! I love your doctor. What wonderful inspiring words. May it be so, Papa God. May it be so!
Joining with you JC Warriors and I absolutely believe in the miracles of the Lord and so should you. Praying for you daily Madfox and for the glory of the Lord through you. Nothing is too big or too small for the Lord to handle. Congratulations on your upcoming grandchild. Another positive in a world that can seem negative. Hallelujah. Praise the Lord continually and always 🙏.
DeleteExpecting miracles, Mad🦊! You are not alone in the boat ✝️🙏
DeleteYes! MadFox our Lord's face is shining upon you pouring his peace beyond our understanding. You are blessed man and Oh! how about that wife of yours! Much love to you and yours! Praying praying..Jesus Jesus Jesus!
DeleteCongratulations on your 1st grandchild! How exciting!
DeleteThere is no doubt that you're shining the light of the Lord everywhere you go, pouring out blessings from His spring of living water. Your faith is very inspiring Madfox. Keeping you in prayers always as well as yours.
Keep on laughing!�� Make 'em laugh! Make 'em laugh! Don't you know everyone wants to laugh ��
Blessings from France
Madfox, no journey story is too long. I am honored that you shared yours with us. Thank God you will never be alone because God will always be with you, and even when you can't see us, we're praying, and Rocking the Boat so Jesus can wake up and calm your transplant and all our other storms. Let me know if this helps you: Til The Storm Passes By by Joseph Larson
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DeletePS Congrats on your BabyFoxPup
Delete...BTW, it is going well with the nurse Mgr... YEAH! I'll let my friend Joani know. She is not on this blog but is praying for you and all whom you encounter on this journey.
DeleteYes! You have our prayers for that upcoming and new part of this journey, for miraculous good response, with relatively similar ease like, or better, than your chemo, and the ability to weather the storm in the boat with Jesus (for you are never alone said the One who promises never to leave you nor forsake you and Who is the same YTF, Yesterday, Today, and Forever!
Whenever Circumstances... are undulating, and there are treacherous-looking waves in the distance, refuse to participate;
when you hear some of the negative info about your genetics and the real risks at transplant, refuse to participate; when pain and fear knocks at your door alive, refuse to participate. Now that you have heard and read what others have to say about it, ask Jesus what He has to say about it. And when it comes to Jesus' Miracles, choose to participate.
I love you MadFox. Blessings to you and our entire JC Familybof pray-ers in Jesus' Name. Amen
OOPS! at your door ALOUD!
DeleteThis is my song for you:
THERE WAS JESUS!
Amen! Miracles happen daily and your journey is your own! God already has prepared your path so trust in Him to complete His work in you! You have been given this trial and challenge to strengthen your faith and trust muscles. Every person who sees your unwavering faith and trust is walking away with a bit of the light of Christ. You are a shining beacon in this dark and fallen world and all of God’s people are drawn to the light. Even that Nurse Mgr. This is part of God’s plan to use you as His instrument of Love and to add to His Flock. I have no doubt that God will continue to amaze the Doctors and all those He puts in your path. His faithfulness and miraculous healing power are matchless. Trust in His promises. All things are possible! Waiting to hear more of His good deeds in your life! So happy about your grandchild! I know what a blessing and gift a grandchild is! My third grandson is coming in April. Blessed I am and blessed I shall remain. Rest well, dear brother! Much love and many prayers 💗
DeleteHow is your grand kit fox doing, brother? Bringing joy and laughter I hope!
DeleteAmen Maplewood 🙏. His peace surpasses all. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Don't worry about anything, pray about everything. Peace be with you!
ReplyDeleteI so much needed your prayer this morning filled with the holy spirit always! Thank you all for prayers over my daughter who at this point she may have long covid symptoms. So many unknowns with this virus. Jesus knows; give us the strength to accept your will Lord; we will wait and trust your answer. Amen! Amen!
ReplyDeleteLord, thank you for being my rock and my fortress. My shield and my strong tower in the face of a daunting future. When I look ahead and shrink back, please remind me to call Your name for You are the one that holds the key to everlasting peace. When thoughts of doubt or worry arise, teach me to lean in to You for strength. I love You Jesus. Amen
ReplyDeleteAmen Mark.
DeleteAmen! In the Name of Jesus!
DeleteWe are all taken care of and we are richly blessed.
❤️️ 🎶🎶🎶❤️️ TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS by HELEN LEMMEL
ReplyDeleteO soul are you weary and troubled
No light in the darkness you see
There's light for a look at the Savior
And life more abundant and free
Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there
Over us sin no more hath dominion
For more than conquerors we are
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace
His word shall not fail you, He promised
Believe Him and all will be well
Then go to a world that is dying
His perfect salvation to tell
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace
One of my favorite songs ❤
DeleteBlessings from France
Amen. I love "in the light of His glory and grace".
DeleteLove that song sweet Brie!!! Thanks dear sister.💗
Delete♥️🎶 Link https://youtu.be/7Ka7bVQmbnk
DeleteLife is but a moment in time. It does not last long or forever. It is like a puff of smoke -- here then gone. We feel so many different emotions daily and throughout our lives. These come from inside us, outside circumstances, and from things we do not comprehend (things unseen). As we get older our emotions change or grow, but don't leave us. If we stripped all our possessions from us, how would that change our emotions? Or would it? Why do we think we have the right to own things? To possess things? What makes us worthy? Are we worthy of anything? When you talk about tomorrow, what makes you think it will come? Just because tomorrow came yesterday, does not mean it will come again. Why do we work so hard today for tomorrow? For tomorrow is not promised. You work so hard to buy things in your life. At the end of your life, you have all these things you can't take with you, but what is inside your soul -- for that is what you have after life is ended? Will you be dead in things from your life, or will your soul be full of love for eternity? Remember, life in the flesh is momentary, but love in your soul is eternal.
ReplyDeleteThanks Janet. I would have liked to have "known" this when I was younger, and struggling to get and pay for consumerism things that are now totally useless for the journey home! Things that I am now trying to give away. Things that no longer have value to me. Things that will end up on the dung heap. Live and Learn
DeleteI'm right there with you Brie. I've got many of those "should've, could've's" in my life as well. If only ... (Hindsight is 20/20). I'm grateful that the Lord is 100% forgiving and loving. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteBeautiful truth, sweet Janet! Amen.
DeleteSeek and hold onto the things that endure! All we can see will fade away.
May God help all of us to “separate the wheat from the chaff” in our lives, hearts, homes and minds. Thank You Jesus!!
FROM ROMANS 12
ReplyDeleteGETTING ALONG WITH OTHER PEOPLE
✝️Be at peace with everyone, just as much as possible. Leave avenging yourself to God, for He has said that He will repay those who deserve it. Conquer evil by doing good and producing good fruit!
Dear Heavenly Father God,
❤️️Thank You for helping us patiently allow your fruit of Kindness to develop on our branch.
❤️️Thank You for helping us respond Kindly to people who are rude, ungodly, and or unpleasant to us.
❤️️Thank You for helping us to know your Word and Keep it, and the help and comfort Your Word brings when we do keep it.
❤️️Thank You for reminding us that we are just ordinary human beings when we treat people well who treat us well.
🙇♀️Please would You help us be kind to everyone, including those who qualify as enemies to kindness, no matter how they act towards us?
🙇♀️Please would You pray with us for hard-to-get-along-with people rather than react to them emotionally?
🙇♀️Please would You help us act on the Word of God and love them for His Sake, growing good fruit of His Holy Spirit?
🙇♀️Please would you help us keep our eyes focused and fixed on You when we are surrounded by a sea of opportunities, until we are face to Face with You and your Peace,.
In Jesus' Name. I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. Amen.
Amen Brie. May the Lord remove the hate from our hearts and replace it with His love and kindness.
DeleteAmen dear Janet. Prayed this morning for your employment/financial situation. Waiting can be so rough. Keep your eyes on Jesus.🥰
DeleteI was on the phone over a period of 5 hours today trying to get a real live human being who could help with unemployment. During the wait I read my above post over and over and over and over. It is probably forever etched in my brain, but it helped. At the end of hour #5, and call #7, I was able to be kind to "Wanda"
DeleteThank Be To God!
Amen dear Brie! Thanks fir your encouragement and light. Praying for you and your husband’s unemployment woes and Janet’s to be resolved, and for peace of mind for all of you and your hubby. God is so good and promises to provide every need. He will it disappoint but it will be in His own timing. Wait on the Lord and rest in His promises.
DeleteTruth is true no matter when you read it...The closer you live to Me, the safer you are. Circumstances around you are undulating, and there are treacherous-looking waves in the distance. Fix your eyes on Me, the One who never changes. By the time those waves reach you, they will have shrunk to proportions of My design. I am always beside you, helping you face today's waves. The future is a phantom, seeking to spook you. Laugh at the future! Stay close to me...
DeleteOne year later, the then treacherous looking waves of unemployment, home for Keith, lost kitties, etc. are long resolved. Thank You Jesus. Amen.
Brie I love how you broke all of that down for us about loving and being kind to people. It’s easy to be kind to people who reciprocate that but to be kind to those who don’t is only by the Grace of God ❤️
DeleteMaplewood, thank you for sharing. Love John 14:27. Praying that each day you're feeling more & more like yourself 🥰
ReplyDeleteThe devo today brought to mind an encounter I had with the Lord so many years ago. If I might share: I was weeding a huge asparagus patch on a hot, humid day. On my knees grumbling & cursing at the weeds, I would now & then look up & discouragement would flood over me at the jungle of weeds yet to be pulled. A pesky horsefly decided to make me the highlight of his day. Then almost audible, I heard the Lord say to me, " keep your eyes on the weeds just in front of you, focus on them, do not look up or around you or you will become overwhelmed." My whole attitude about weeding was transformed that day. The Lord wasn't finished, later that day, He also revealed that the horsefly represented the enemy, who will taunt you, attack you when you are the most vulnerable. " Turn our eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory & grace". Amen.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Jan. It's helping me to deal with one weed at a time, take breaks between weeds, an shoo away satan's annoying horseflies that try to take over my ear. Thank you Jesus for clarity!
DeleteBeautiful example of His loving dealings with His precious child. Still appreciate this story in 2022. Thank you Jan.
DeleteAmen and Amen and Amen and Amen! Chasing after that perfect peace and holding onto for dear life. The only way we can lose it is if we allow it to be taken away from us. No way!!! We choose the better portion! Jesus Christ and a Peace that passeth all
ReplyDeleteUnderstanding 😊💗🙏
Perfect advice! Thanks dear Jan!!
ReplyDeleteDon’t get distracted from the prize of Jesus Christ! He is so much greater than he that us in the world.
Shoo fly, Don’t bother me!!
I keep losing posts! Oh well. Have a blessed weekend in God’s presence and peace! Praying you will see His faithfulness and receive many blessings. Much love.
ReplyDeleteFather, help me to keep my focus on You and not the things of this world. Let my eyes stay fixed upon You and Your heavenly presence. Praise God always. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear Janet! 💗
DeleteSharing a prayer from one of my daily devotions.
ReplyDeleteLord, empower me daily to surrender to the leadership of the Holy Spirit in my life. Where there is resistance to You, soften my heart so that I may joyfully follow You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Amen 🙏.
DeleteLove that.beautiful prayer Sassy Mom! Thanks and Amen!
DeleteDear heavenly Father, thank you for this day. Please help me to stay focused on your many blessings today and not any perceived hardship. I am your beloved son and I am blessed by you in so many ways. Help me to stay focused on you each moment of every day. Amen.
ReplyDeleteWonderful prayer my brother! Joining right in! Amen to that!
DeleteJesus Thank you for reminding us to keep our eyes and hearts on you! 🙏💗
Isaiah 41:10
ReplyDeleteSo do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
We are well taken care of! Love that verse! Amen dear Peter! Thanks
DeleteHelp me, JESUS!
ReplyDeleteFrom the story of Peter walking on water ....Jeus wants us to have a walking on water experience but we choose to go with a what is afe and comfortable for us .....may we need to step out of the boat and keep our focus on Jesus . Its sounds so simple but it takes alot of courage....Jesus please give us strength to get out of the boat , not to get distracted with fear, trials , temptations but to focus on You , Lord ! Take a risk and walk on water! Am sure Peter told the story of how he walked on water, how he almost sank, how Jesus rescued him for the rest of his life ....it was amazing . Take that risk today so that Jesus can tell an incredible story through you and me.
ReplyDeleteSo much truth dear Min Ahadi! He often asks us to strengthen our trust muscles and go out on a limb for Him! He calls us out of our comfort zones so we can serve His purposes. So we must be willing and able instruments of His love, comfort and peace. Be Not Afraid for He always equips for the tasks He sets before us.
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj_0pvIGkks
ReplyDelete...You are surrounded by a sea of problems, but you are face to Face (and heart to Heart) with Me, your Peace. As long as you focus on Me, you are safe... Clinging, wet, and weary, I am using the words in this song as my binoculars to keep my eyes stayed on Jesus. Posting link just in case other JC Family Members are also in the same boat. Jesus take the oars! Much Love, Brie
Just such a beautiful and comforting song dear Brie! Thanks!🙏😊💗
ReplyDeleteWe are held in such loving Hands at all times. But we just must be aware of it. We must remain in the Presence of the Lord and not let worldly matters distract us from the peace that abides in us as He abides in us. I have felt the Hands of God on me in a lovely way because He knows I trust in Him. Everything will be okay, no matter the circumstances. As long as He is by my side, I can get through anything. If I am dropped in an ocean, He will help me swim. If the ground shakes below me, He will be my stronghold. His peace is a steadfast peace that permeates every part of me always and ever. I cast my cares upon Him because He loves me. I am a grateful sheep in His flock. He shelters me and calms my worried mind. I know He has a future for me and it will be sweet and bright, no matter what, so I will continue to walk hand in Hand knowing that each day ahead has been carefully and lovingly prepared for me. We are all blessed even in our trials because we belong to Him. Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteIsaiah 26:3 - Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Romans 15:13 - Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Isaiah 12:2 - Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 - Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Psalms 4:8 - I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
Wonderful posting, thank you Jeanne. Pure Son-shine and Peace to my soul.
DeleteYour spirit dear Jeanne is so very inspiring! Instead of being weighed down by the circumstances surrounding you, your spirit dear sister is soaring on wings of eagles right aside the Lord. You are not about to let go of His guiding hands! You are on fire! Yeah, you've given the enemy their marching orders! Piercing them with the sword of the word of God! We cheer you on with our prayers. The warriors are on it!, Hallelujah! 🙏🙏💞🌈
DeleteAmen Jeanne 🙏. The Lord is ALWAYS with us and He won't leave us or forsake us. He has a plan and a purpose for everything and everyone. His plan and ways are perfect. Continue to keep Your eyes on Him and all will be well. Peace be with you and God bless.
DeleteThank you dear Peter, Jan and Janet! Amen! Your words blessed me so much this morning!! We all know that greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. God’s got this and I am in His care. He leads me day by day so there is no room for worry because I am busy praising Him with gratitude. I may feel weaker than usual but He is restoring, healing and strengthening me from the inside out. Your prayers are being heard and I feel that too. We pray for each other because we have already seen His faithfulness and we trust in Him. Have a sweet and happy day! Love you.
DeleteYou are calm and peace-filled yet mighty in this fight, dear Jeanne. I feel it from you in your posts. We warriors are gathered around you in prayer and lifting you up. Glad you're feeling our Father's presence and ours. "Ye though I walk THROUGH the valley...", right?! You and your steadfast spirit are an inspiration, Jeanne. Prayers and lots of love coming your way, dear sister!
DeleteThank you for the beautiful verses to start my day. His word does endure forever.
DeleteYou warriors and these prayers in this blog are so wonderful and helpful in keeping me focused on Jesus! I'm heading into my most difficult time of year and hope to remain steadfast in these daily morning prayers! Thank you all so very much!❤️🙏
DeleteDear anonymous, I hope your season ahead is not too taxing? 😉
DeleteMay you be blessed beyond measure.
Jeanne, your faith is moving us not only to pray with and for you, but gives us courage and strength to face our challenges as well. Thank you. Thanking Jesus!
Thank you dear NJS. Amen He is walking us through the valley. Thanks for your prayers and love. His presence surrounds us and we are helped. Love you too.
DeleteDear Anonymous. God is with us all as we go through our trials. So glad you have found restoration and strength here with our JC Family. We come to be refreshed and restored in the Lord.
Thanks sweet Audra, Even in your time of loss you are comforting me. So happy my light and faith are helping you as you help me. Love you.
Dear Norah, thank you once again for sharing the celebration of your DH's birthday. With you as the planner, I'm sure good times were had by all. Here's to the next year's 80th report! 🎉🥳🎁🎂💞
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to hearing all about the Birthday Boy’s special day! God bless him.
ReplyDeleteSo blessed and happy it all went well.
DeleteLord, everyday I pray to actually APPLY the day's devotion and associated Scriptures to the situations and circumstances of my life so that I'm thinking The Way You Think, talking The Way You Talk, doing The Way You Do, walking The Way You Walk, loving The Way You Love.
ReplyDeleteBut I fail. Please forgive me. Help me get back up to stand where You Stand, and to know and fulfill Your Purpose for my life.
In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Ok, Brie, I think you are in spiritual warfare with the Spirit of Discouragement. It just makes the enemy's day when he can drag one of God's WARRIORS down. I would encourage you not to entertain the enemy's attacks. Don't tolerate him dumping his garbage thoughts on you. NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU WILL PROSPER. So when those garbage thoughts arise, focus on what the WORD says about you and stand up to that scumbag, jealous, wanna be God who has already been defeated and SHOUT TO HIM: I AM A Child of the MOST HIGH GOD. I AM LOVED, REDEEMED AND RENEWED. I AM CHOSEN, BLAMELESS AND HOLY. I WAS BOUGHT AT A GREAT PRICE. GOD KNOWS ME THOROUGHLY AND YET LOVES ME COMPLETELY! HE HAS PLANS FOR MY FUTURE THAT INCLUDE HOPE, NOT HARM; BLESSINGS, NOT BANISMENT. I BELONG TO HIM. Remember the Lord ALWAYS causes us to TRIUMPH. We WIN because our God ALWAYS WINS! In Jesus's Mighty Name, the name that CHANGES EVERYTHING, and causes the GIANTS to fall before us. The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness. The darkness couldn't put it out. HALLELUJAH!!!
Delete2 Corinthians 9:7-8
DeleteSo let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
Dear JJ!!! Your prayers just knock my socks off! The devil doesn’t stand a chance!!! Our God is above All! Whenever I feel the world and the evil one trying to steal my joy and peace! I call out to Jesus! We belong to Him! And nothing can separate us from His Love and nothing can rob us of His Peace and His Light! Hall!
DeleteAmen JJ!!!❤️🙏
DeleteAll and especially Brie. This is an amazing JC Blog posting date. Simply say, "Help me Jesus" and His hand grasps yours. He then calms the "waves" in your present circumstances, and helps you see the distance as waves dissipating within your and His presence.
ReplyDeleteHe is the peace in our storms. I read today's older posts and now 3 and more years later stand amazed at how He walked by my side and calmed the storms of my journey. And the sme for so many of you JC warriors. Am grateful for Him, your prayers, and my willingness to reach for His mighty hand. Peace. Godspeed. His Agape to all here.
Thanks be to God for you JJ, Jeanne, MadFox, and all who prayed.
DeleteI shall print out and post up your responses. They repositioned my focus from gazing too long at the myriad of problems surrounding and sinking me under the weight of burdens to simply actualizing today's devotion (the rainbow I was praying for) by calling out "Help me, Jesus!" for a much needed Faithlift.
All of you put a new song in my mouth, 🎶 You've Got A Friend 🎶
and a Hymn to The Lord Our God
🎶 His Love Lifted Me🎵
Thanks again in Jesus' Name. ❤️ 🙏
AMEN!
Love you, sweet Brie!! Thanks for lifting us and for those beautiful songs. Sending love and prayers. God helps us to stay on the road that leads to Glory. We can’t do it ourselves. We trust You Jesus.
DeleteSo true dear MadFox! He has brought you through so very much! I love your steadfast faith and gratitude! God is glorified and I’m inspired by your beautiful and trusting heart. Much love my good brother! You have touched us all with your strength of faith and encouragement! Dear Brie also has seen God’s faithfulness so many times and has received His strength, comfort and guidance. Our Good Shepherd really cares about us. We are blessed and grateful to be His children.
ReplyDelete'When Peace Like A River Attendeth My Way: https://youtu.be/I6NMlFoaESM?si=kWMKiSKDsfwLql7S
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blessing! It is well. It is well with my soul.
DeleteGood word! Bother
ReplyDeleteBrother- not bother!
ReplyDeleteLord I lift up the boys as they travel to go
ReplyDeletetoday. This mom knows they are in your hands but still worries.
*travel to go fishing*
DeleteMay God grant them traveling mercies and a fruitful day. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteMadFox! Haven’t seen you comment in a while, glad you did! I’ve been reading your comments since December of 2023 (even though some of them were from a few years ago) and they are very inspiring and I always love reading them. I’ve been seeing you post about your chemotherapy and I was really wondering how you were doing. Really happy the storms in your life have calmed. God bless my friend <3
ReplyDeleteEnjoying a stay at home movie on this holiday, "I Hear the Bells", the story of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Sweet faith!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to all today!
Sounds wonderful and familiar! Is it an old movie? Enjoy some sweet R and R. Stay blessed!
DeletePlease keep praying for little Eli. He’s nauseous and in a lot of pain. Praying for God to quickly make things right.and comfortable and shrink that brain tumor, and guide and enlighten his doctors. Thank You Jesus.
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