My Peace is like a shaft of golden Light shining on you continuously. During days of bright sunshine, it may blend in with your surroundings. On darker days, My Peace stands out in sharp contrast to your circumstances. See times of darkness as opportunities for My light to shine in transcendent splendor. I am training you to practice Peace that overpowers darkness. Collaborate with Me in this training. Do not grow weary and lose heart.
In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
(John 1:4-5 ESV)
Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
(Hebrews 12:3 ESV)
My Prayer
Lord, I want to daily consider You in all my circumstances. And I want to remember You and remember what You did for me in dying for Me. I don't want a moment to go by that I don't think of this. Let this transform my thinking. Renew my mind daily Lord.
Help me in my circumstances. I pray that I would walk in Your Peace. Whatever the circumstances I can trust You to help and to guide me. Help our family to be marked by Peace.
Train up my children and my wife in godly behavior and I pray that they would look to You each day. Help them to be bold in their spheres of influence and to readily speak of You. May it be the same in my life.
Help my children to have strong relationships, to have good friends. Bring people into their lives that will challenge them spiritually. I pray the same for my wife. I pray that You would enlarge her friendships and bring people into her life that will encourage her in her faith.
Help me as a father to be encouraging to my children. Help me to be vocal in the right ways and to model good behavior. Help me to not be so tough with them. I need Your help God. I am weak and make bad decisions each day. I want to honor You and have that Peace throughout circumstances of my families life.
Lord, we are wanting to place our dependence on You for all things. Our finances are in your control.
I pray for the church and that we as a people and as Your body would reflect You daily. I pray that our leaders would think about the Body that we have at our church and the type of people that are there, their lifestyles and how we as a congregation can best encourage people. Lord, there are a lot of great things we can do as a Body, but what are you leading our church to be? Show us Lord. Inspire us and then help our leaders to be obedient. I pray that You would send out workers to Your harvest. Send me Lord. Send me. Help me to be bold. Help me to stand out. Help me to give people an apt word. Lord, don't let me be comfortable in my life. I want to shine your truth.
How would I speak to someone in an elevator? How would I speak to someone walking on the street? I pass people all the time. I am near these people at work, but I don't mention You. Why? Because I fear rejection and I'm concerned I will look crazy. Why do I fear what people think of me? These people are potentially lost and rather than bringing you up, I stay comfortable. Make me bold Lord in every place, in every part of my life.
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Also, bookmark https://bibletags.blogspot.com/2019/06/jesus-calling-366-days.html to have an easy link to the entire year of these entries.
Thank you for sharing your prayer and the Jesus Calling daily devotion online. I'm inspired by your prayer and thankful for it as I travel.
ReplyDeleteMy pastor once said, "Boldness is just a step beyond convenience". Love that perspective!
DeleteLet me share your light today, with the people I speak to and the cases I work. Instead of saying, "I need another day," let me be thankful I have a job.
ReplyDeleteTestimony: I am going through a difficult and dark season in my life. Yesterday I got in a dispute with my wife which resulted in my leaving the house for a while despite it being almost time for evening church. On top of this, work seemed to be short staffed and there existed a chance I'd have to go in on my day off and miss church.
ReplyDeleteWhile I was out of the house I received a call from work indicating a member had not shown up. At this point I knew I'd have to go in so I angrily stopped home, quickly dressed into uniform, and headed that way.
On the drive there I began to complain to God and then felt it was so futile to do so when He is the very God Who allowed these circumstances to transpire. I was very angry, bitter, and resentful.
When I arrived to work, that member who was earlier MIA was there and no one had informed me. I quickly barked out some commands for the shift, left, reconciled with my wife, and made it tp church on time.
In hindsight I knew that God knew and had granted my desire to be in His presence, and I apologized to Him also.
God cares about us.
Thank you, Randy, for your testimony of God’s love for you. The winner of this round in the spiritual warfare for your soul was God. Truth be told, He wins every round and in that, we are invited to receive His peace as today’s reading highlights. God be with you.
DeleteBlessings to you Randy as you accept your journey. May Gods shaft of golden light shine on any darkness you encounter today. Amen.
DeleteLord, I first want to say thank for awakening me to yet another new day.My prayer is as I move throughout this day. That I'm your lighthouse that's shining into a world that's desperately need your light to shine bright from the hearts of us that all are followers of you Jesus Christ
ReplyDeleteI am reminded of Gods everlasting love thru all circumstances. Lord help me to focus on the light of peace that is in all my situations and not the darkness. I pray As I begin my morning for a heart of thankfulness. I continue to struggle with grief and depression. Thank you for being my light of hope. I pray Your light will shine thru me to help others Continued prayers for strength and wisdom to live the purpose you have For me in this journey. You are my everlasting light in a valley of darkness.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayer and for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteMake me bold Lord. I want my Jesus light to shine brighter and light up the darkness in this world.
ReplyDelete"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" Psalm 119:105
Once again, this devotional hits home- literally. I am on vacation in Delray Beach, FL and went to see the sunrise on this last day before we head back to Houston this evening. As the sun rose, shafts of golden light showed through the clouds. In all His splendor, He painted a picture with magnificent colors and shapes like no other can. Indeed He was there.
ReplyDeleteToday I pray for peace for you all. I thank Him for his guidance so that we can practice peace that overpowers darkness.
Stay connected to The Vine, friends.
Suzanne - I live near Delray and am glad you got to enjoy the beautiful sunrise. I love it here and am so grateful that we live in this beautiful place. Safe travels home. JE
DeleteI received prayer request from Jenn "one of my other kids" who works in nursing home.
ReplyDeletePlease pray for a female resident in assisted living who has cancer - always has a positive outlook. Jenn isn't permitted to give her name - God knows her name.
A person with cancer who always has a positive outlook, is this not the epitome of today's reading. And so I pray for her as you requested, Sassy Mom. But maybe I need prayers more than she does. Maybe in praying for her, I end up praying for my self? Thank you, Sassy Mom, for all your postings. God be with you.
DeleteBob - You as well as JC Warriors are in my prayers. God be with you.
DeleteSassy Mom, your JC family stand with and for you in prayers for Your friend. The Miracle worker is WHO HE SAID HE IS, the great "I AM"!
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We lift up Jenn's request in prayer. Fighting cancer yet JESUS'S light shines through her trusting our Savior completely.
DeleteBe active. TURN away from darkness and LOOK to the light....and SEE Him. Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear ABC. Faith is active and because we belong to Him, we seek the light always in our day and He is there.
Delete"I am training you to practice peace that overpowers darkness." He is training us and the training is ongoing. In the same way physical training occurs over a period of time, so, too, does spiritual training which is of far greater importance. As we engage in the fellowship we are blessed with in this blog, as we encourage one another, as we pray for each other according to scripture and the reading that amplifies the same, the training is taking place, He is making us better for His glory. Let us not resist the training, especially if it gets more demanding, for in it God so loves the world. With love, Bob
ReplyDeleteTrain me Lord. Mold me Lord, Change me Lord.
DeleteAmen Bob! "He is making us better for His glory".
Lord, you know me. You know what I need to be your devoted servant. You know the parts of my personality and mind that need renewal. Thank you for your investment in me as your beloved child. Thank you for believing in me and never leaving my side. You are such a good, good Father and I am loved by you. 🎶
Delete(Brie, I miss you! Have you been raptured? Asking for a friend 😉♥️)
LOL, for a friend, AUDRA
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A year later, I JUST STOPPED BY ON MY WAY HOME with the KingsMen and saw your post, dear Audra.
DeleteMuch Love, Brie
Lisa update. A few minutes ago I received a very positive update from Lisa. " Radiation - 7 down and 12 more to go, I am still working every day, my skin is starting to burn and itch but I CAN HANDLE IT!!!!!" Please continue prayers as we praise and thank the Lord for her Victory.
ReplyDeleteGreat news Sassy Mom! We PRAISE the LORD and TRUSTING HIM!
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Sassy Mom --- Continuing to lift up Lisa and prayers for "Jenn's request". I just declare Lord by your Spirit that satan you will not prevail; your gates and your accesses are closed and CANCELED, by the Angels of Heaven and by the prayers of the JC WARRIORS, saints of the Most High God! I saturate all with the Blood of Jesus to receive multipled grace, peace and healing. AMEN and AMEN
DeleteThank you Jesus for your mercy and everlasting love for Lisa.
DeleteAmen, WARRIOR JJ! 🙏 for Lisa and the home stretch with minimal side effects, in Jesus's name.
DeleteOn this cool rainy day here in the North east, I count my many blessings knowing that I am alive and in my sound mind to even experience the rainfall. To that and many, many more reasons, Father I am grateful and thankful to be in Your Presence today.
ReplyDeleteThe Peace of God that surpasses all our understanding is what the Father wants for each of His children. His perfect Peace, not ours and not the world’s. This Peace our father wants us to have is the calmness and harmony of our mind, body and spirit that replaces all earthly circumstances. When we are seeking Him, our days become peace and joy filled no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in. This Peace takes over the darkness and allow us to see His light! When we submit and trust the commandments of God and Christ Jesus, we enter into a tranquil state of appreciation and faith, knowing that we have His peace. Prov. 3:5 tells us to: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding”. To appreciate God, is to live in His peace because He is inherently peaceful. The closer we are to the Father, the more of His peace we experience.
Father, help us through the power of Your Holy Spirit to continue to grow in knowledge of the wisdom and prosperity of Your love for us so that our minds and spirit can develop a restful faith of Your grace and power. We trust that You will make all things work together for our good so that Your purpose for our lives be achieved. Psalm 33:11 “But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations”.
As believers we are full of the Spirit of the living God, who makes us more than conquerors, therefore, we should plan ahead to stay peaceful during our trials.
God’s Peace is for us, take hold of it!
Stay in His Peace and remain blessed.
Maplewood NJ
Well stated, Maplewood, NJ! Was blessed by your closing thought, "we should plan ahead to stay peaceful during our trials." A strong sense of the confidence we have because "we are more than conquerors." God be with you!
DeleteThank you Maplewood; your prayers always give me hope and fill me with JESUS'S peace. God be with you my songbird.
DeleteBeautiful encouragement dear Maplewood. I loved "When we are seeking Him, our days become peace and joy filled no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in." And thank you for your spiritual food. Proverbs 3:5-6 always blesses me.
DeleteI am humbled by your reminder, Maplewood ..
DeleteThe Peace of God that surpasses all our understanding is what the Father wants for each of His children. His perfect Peace, not ours and not the world’s. This Peace our father wants us to have is the calmness and harmony of our mind, body and spirit that replaces all earthly circumstances.
Amen Audra. I cherish His peace above all things and I guard it with my life. No one can take it from us unless we permit it.
DeleteLifting up all of our daughters, sons, and grandchildren: Lord, You have promised that your grace is sufficient and Your power is made perfect in weakness. Help each of our daughters, sons and grandchildren embrace their need for You, and fill them with Your grace. Make them quick to recognizse and turn from sin, and place within their hearts a longing for righteousness(1John 3:3). May their words and actions and their entire lives be an outpouring of Your grace, giving life to those around them. You are their keeper, Lord, the shade on their right hand. Protect them from all evil and keep their souls. Guard their going out and their coming in. From this time and forever. In Jesus' name, AMEN and AMEN.
ReplyDeleteAmen and Amen! Sweet Jesus hear JJ'S beautiful prayer. Jesus help our children and grandchildren; shine your light on them.
DeleteAmen JJ and LCA. Thank you Father for guiding and protecting our families and loved ones. Guide them to Your light and peace and heal all their weaknesses.
DeleteLove today’s devotional, scriptures and prayers🙏🙏
ReplyDeleteMay I share them in my Facebook? We need Gods loving light to shine bright and bring love, peace & hope!
Prayers for each of y’all and for each of your family and friends
God bless
Unknown --- Share whatever uplifts the Lord and brings Him all the Praise, Honor and Glory. Great blessings to you! In His Grip of Grace from Kansas
DeleteI'm with JJ.
DeleteAs always, I'm with JJ and Bob Lord!
DeleteMadFox is on my heart tonight. He is up against many challenges. Please pray with me for his comfort, peace and determination to persevere what he has before him. He can do it because He is with him. Love and Prayers to you, MadFox!
ReplyDeleteAmen Norah. Joining JC warriors in prayers for Madfox.
DeleteBlessings from France
Called to join in here for prayers lifting up mad🦊 during his healthy procedures. God bless you with strength and endurance filled with grace from the ONE True Source. With love and thanks, in Jesus's name we pray.
DeleteJoining in prayers with you all. May the Lord fill Madfox with the strength, peace, and healing he needs to endure this trial and let the comfort of the Lord be with his family as they go through this with him. Peace be with all and God bless 🙏.
DeleteJoining prayer warriors in praying for you MadFox. May your last days of chemo go well leading up to the transplant. Thinking of you often. Blessings to your family as well. Praying for all of you, especially those who need healing. God bless.
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Joining all JC WARRIORS in prayer for MadFox and all those in need of healing, whether it be physical, mental or spiritual. Lord, may Your healing hand rest upon each person, may Your life giving powers flow into each cell of their bodies and unto the depths of their souls, cleansing, purifying, restoring them to wholeness and strength for service in Your Kingdom, Lord Jesus. In Your Honor and for Your Purposes, my Lord Jesus. AMEN and AMEN
DeleteJust a reminder-- satan-- You are a defeated foe! You have no authority here! You want to blanket our souls with darkness, but Jesus brings His living light and life to our souls. HALLELUJAH!!! In His Grip of Grace and Mercy -- JJ
Joining our JC family in praying for our brother MadFox. God Bless you and keep you aware of His presence as you walk through the coming days.
DeletePraying for God’s power presence and peace for our beloved Madfox!!
DeleteAmen dear Norah Joining in all prayers for our dear brother MadFox in his time of need.
DeleteFather, Hear our prayers and read our hearts of love, and strengthen, heal and lift MadFox, right now, in body, mind and spirit and show him Your faithfulness. Wrap his dear family in your love and perfect peace. Give them strength of faith so they can ride this storm out together holding onto Your Unchanging Hand. Amen and Hallelujah dear JJ! In His Grip of Grace and Mercy, and Healing.
Thank you Jesus for your love and care for MadFox and Jeanne. Merciful divine healer we thank you. Jesus we trust in you. Amen!
DeletePraying with you sweet Norah for Madfox and his dear family.
DeleteNorah - Echoing your concern for Madfox. Joining you in prayer.
ReplyDeleteThank You, Sassy Mom! How is your shoulder?
DeleteNorah - My church was praying for me, I was suffering with pain from a bone spur in my left shoulder. Same shoulder that is now giving me problems. Medication and injections from Ortho Dr. weren't helping. I had MRI, surgery was scheduled. During church one Sunday morning, Pastor commented, many of us don't go to the Great Physician for healing, and announced plans for anointing service. I was anointed! Disappointed I wasn't healed instantly. PTL! I was healed 3 months later. This happened 20 years ago. I continue to seek wisdom and pray "not my will but Thine be done". Thanks JC Family for continued prayers.
DeleteFather, help me to not grow weary or lose heart. Remind me that the darkness is like a lesson I need to grow in You and Your light is what guides me through it. I am holding Your hand so tightly and please don't let me slip away from You. I need You in my life every moment of the day. You are my reason for being. Help me to decrease so You may increase in me Lord. Let there be less of me and more of You. Change my life Lord and help me live for You. Thank You Jesus. I will bless, praise, and rejoice in You continually and always 🙏.
ReplyDeletePraying with you and for you dear Janet. He is our reason for being. He is our everything and in Him we are made complete. Hold on tight to His Hand. Every day He is molding you. Just keep your eyes on Him as you pray in praise and thanksgiving.
DeleteJeanne - May the Lord bless you and place His healing hands upon you and remove the pain from your back and renew your heart ❤. In Jesus name, I pray, please give Jeanne the relief and healing that she needs, Amen 🙏 🙌.
DeleteI sure needed that prayer dear Sis. Thanks 😊💗
DeleteYes, Janet. It is much easier to see and follow His Light when all else is darkness; His Light is clear and welcomed!
DeleteJC Prayer Warriors. I continue to have minimal issues and feel the power is real with so many praying for me and sharing kind words of love. As Norah knows from experience with her husband, strong drugs also take a toll on many "good" aspects of your body. A minor infection had to be treated with a "horse pill" size antibiotic, IV lines can have issues, some predictable side effects have finally showed up as I come to.....DRUM ROLL... the last day of IV chemo!! It is today Thursday Feb 11th, 2021. 4 cycles of 4 weeks! Hard to believe, will be finished with "induction" with a few more days of oral chemo and steroids next Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteI baked a bunch of blueberry muffins and assorted others for the medical team to celebrate the milestone. As I will now stop all chemo in the 30 day run-up to the stem cell transplant. Therefore tomorrow is my last day to see the infusion nurses until a few months after the transplant.
Thank you so much for the kind words and the humbling prayers for this fellow traveler. The real test will be all the tests in early March and so please do pray that those all turn out to be as good as the blood if not better!!
In agape, with true appreciation. Your brother in Christ.
p.s. Brie if my comments, saying private messaging in a blog/forum was helpful, etc. please know it's just an opinion, but perhaps poorly expressed. My apologies if that was the case.
You’re in my prayers MadFox. I follow all of you regularly and read your prayers, testimonies and comments. I’m not one that’s great at expressing my myself through prayer but I do my best. I’ll be waiting on the great news of your healing and looking for your comforting words. To God be the Glory.. 🙏🏼Stephanie A
DeleteBe encouraged, dear Stephanie, that the Spirit takes our groans and utterances and brings them to the Father. Your best is perfect to God!! ❤️
DeletePrayers continue for you MadFox as you endure a bigger challenge in healing. Our good Lord is so awesome and he loves your awe inspiring faith. I know he is watching and guiding you for better days. Peace, comfort and strength to your family, especially your wife. KS
DeleteHalleluia! the last day of IV chemo! Praise Him!!! God has brought you safely through your treatment. I am praising Him for His faithfulness in your life. Our God is so good.
DeleteThose blueberry muffins must be delicious. Praying your tests and blood work go well in March. And your transplant will go smoothly because the Lord is always at your side. Much love to you and your family.
I am so blessed to read your update, MadFox! Stellar Man of God that you are, you are handling all of this with His Grace and Peace, as my dear husband did. Our prayers continue daily and will throughout the whole procedure. You are already the Victor! Praying for your wife and family, too. When one goes through this, the whole family does. Your giving and blessing the Medical Team will come back 100 fold! They become family, too, don't they? As I've mentioned, we go for my Hub's report next week - on our anniversary, 2/16! It has become our date and a two-fold celebration. That is our prayer. Keep us posted on your progress, please. I'm marking my calendar with your dates. Love and God's Best to you and your family!
DeleteAll is well Madfox!
DeleteI am always in Prayer for your Mighty Miracle.
Thank you and welcome back. Prayed as well for you and Larry that your limitations here were a needed break or due to illnesses, a ncessary disruption. Either way your team here had you waffle house "COVERED and smothered"! Amen.
DeleteBrie what an amazing blessing seeing your name again. I have been praying for you and Larry. God bless you!!!
DeleteThanks all for your prayers to The Almighty God we praise! One year later, Larry is much recovered from long covid, with seeming minimal impact on his partial lung. What a difference a year makes that is spent with God.
DeleteAnd yes MadFox, you and yours were likewise prayed for "all the way": Scattered, Smothered, Covered, Chunked, Diced, Peppered, Capped, and Topped with our Prayers. In Jesus' Name and with Much Love, Brie
2 years and a MM diagnosis later, I build on this comment by specifically praying that a "shaft of golden light" envelope and beam peace into each member of my family. For the greatest challenge emotionally for me is the fear and lack of peace that my illness has thrust upon each of them, but mostly, of course, my wife. She is incredibly strong but we all need His peace. Praying that we get as close to that peace as humanly possible.
ReplyDeleteFather, also place the Son-beam of peace on all needing your grace today. And if possible change the course of our nation, eliminate the political bloodsport of this time in history. Be with all those mentioned here today in need of your love and peace. In Your name, Amen.
Good Morning, MadFox. I will pray that this golden light of peace wash over and stay with each of your family members as well as yourself. To have a tight-knit family is such a blessing. When someone in the family has a tough situation or in your case, diagnosis & a steep hill to climb, those family members climb right along with you. As I pray for you and your miraculous recovery daily, MadFox, I'll be sure to include your wonderful wife and family. In Jesus's name, Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen dearest MadFox. Praying that glorious Son-beam will shine on you and your family and take away your fear and give you all peace and haaling, and strengthen your weary hearts, Today I also need that Son-beam and God's healing because my back hurts. But Jesus is by my side and I am blessed. Love you dear Brother.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning, my incredible JC Warriors & Family. Wanted to share what happened yesterday regarding my sister, Sue and her ex, Dennis saying goodbye to their/our sweet Jess. Jessie's body was brought to a local funeral home in Spokane (*Mindy-I thank you for your offer to help. I shared your note and the other's prayers with my sister. So touched by your willingness to help. Fortunately, they were able to get all Jess's things donated to a local mission and food pantry.) So, the funeral director at the FH let Sue and Dennis know that Jess's body could be viewed by them if they wanted to. Sue needed to have that time with Jess. Here is what she said of their time together:
ReplyDelete"We just visited with Jess and had a good chat. We let her know she is now in charge of looking out for all of us. We shared your messages of love. She looked like she did when she'd fall asleep on my couch. We told her she will always be with each of us. I'm so glad we were able to be with her to say goodbye."
The following is a sure sign from God and Jess. Upon leaving the funeral home, Sue and Dennis were behind a SUV with the license plate of "JESS". No joke. I wish I could share the picture. Absolutely incredible and SO GOD!!! It gave them and us such peace....that golden chord, if you will!
As I told you all before, we will all (21 of us) be making the journey to Pelican Lake at the end of July, Jess's favorite place, and spreading her ashes on her 7/24 birthday, God willing.
I shared your wonderful, heartfelt prayers with my sister and my family. Reading them not only brought me tremendous comfort but Sue and the family felt it too. You are all such an unexpected blessing that happened to me last January. Grateful and humbled. Love and peace to you all.
Praying for all of you dear NJS. What an amazing sign from Jess and God to see that license plate! A glorious affirmation that all is well. You have a wonderful guardian angel up there and you will be with her again. May God fill the holes in your broken hearts with His love and peace and guide your paths. Jess is realizing His promises and surrounded by a peace beyond our understanding. What a glorious reunion you and your family will have in the Glory Land!
DeleteNJS, our God is such a personal God, isn't He? I am so thankful that your sister and her husband got to see their precious daughter. Your celebration of her life in July will be as heart-felt and loving as can be, that's our God and our Lord and Savior. Continued prayers for each of you. I loved reading about the license plate. His love is beyond our wildest expectations.
DeleteWow what a wonderful God we serve! So thankful that they were able to see Jess one last time until that one day where they'll be together again. And so amazed by the license plate!! Hallelujah! Thank you Lord for comforting your children and doing just what they need and what only You can do. Yours is the Glory!!
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God is so good to us. His love is pure and precious and the smiles it brings us on the inside when we need it the most is very endearing. Hallelujah. I'm grateful that they were able to see her to say goodbye for now. May our heavenly Father continue to comfort, strengthen, and heal your family and loved ones ❤. Peace be with you and God bless 🙏.
DeleteSigns and wonders! Let there be no doubt for those that have eyes to see. Bless you NJS and family, God and Jess are with you all ways.
DeleteA last chance to say goodbye was a gift to all of you. She loved you and knew how much she was loved. It was a final precious gift from God to you too. When you spread her ashes in her favorite place you will feel that love again.
DeleteNJS, I'm so thankful that Sue and Dennis could see jess, and get things donated. Much love and prayers to you and your family.
DeleteNJS, God is peace and love. It is wonderful with faith to get peace in a otherwise dreadful situation. Death is to me one huge difference in the grief of an atheist and a believer. Godspeed. Amen.
DeleteThat’s incredible as only our God can do. Thank you for sharing it. Praying for all in these days of sadness and grief.
DeletePraying for you and your family, MadFox...for peace, strength, and a full recovery. I can only imagine the impact you have made on those lives that have surrounded you these past months. May God continue to shower his blessings on you. The best is yet to come.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Madfox praying that all around you see the Spirit of the living God shinning from you. That they as well as you find confident comfort in Romans 8:28.
ReplyDeleteAnd we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
You my brother in Christ have been called for his purpose. You are walking out his purpose each day. As hard as it is part of this purpose is the sickness in your body and all that comes with it. You are walking a rocky road that is treacherous at times, but never forgot the same power that raised Christ from the grave is alive in you! You are a living testimony of His faithfulness! You are not alone for He is closer than a friend! Greater is he who is in you than who is in the world!
These are all truths that we must stand on. Trusting because we have the greatest reassurance that He holds us in his hands.
MadFox. I read your post about an hour ago and got waylaid responding. In the meantime, others have said many of the things I was going to say, which is great. I just want to add a couple things. I am now really intrigued by the"shaft of golden light" around believers. I think many you have met during this journey have somehow seen it, which has enabled you to be such a great witness to God's love. Also, when I read your post about concern for your family and that your journey has been thrust upon them, it took me back to last summer when I was in my brother's hospital room with his son and we were discussing bringing him home for hospice. This meant we had to figure out how to care for him while both still having full time jobs. My brother looked at us and said he couldn't ask us to do that. He felt that guilt and concern. But without a missing a beat, both my nephew and I said "you're not asking us. We're just doing it. You are not going to be alone." I'm sure your family is having the same reaction. It just that you are the one who is used to being the provider and the strong one. God bless.
ReplyDeleteMadFox, catching up, I assume your diagnosis is multiple myeloma? My mom has this and went through a transplant last summer. She is now in remission! I want to share a prayer I shared with her for the stem cells.
ReplyDeleteWe come before you today, humbled by your great gift of life. In your infinite love, you planted within us these tiny cells that have the power to heal and renew. For giving scientists, physicians, and nurses the knowledge to use these cells for our well-being, we give you thanks. For having brought us to this special day, we give you thanks.
Today, we ask a special blessing on madfox as he receives these life-giving cells. Let him trust not only in their power to heal, but in Your invitation to new life and new birth. Grant him patience and hope as he waits for the restoration of body, mind, and spirit.
And now, send your spirit upon these cells, blessing them with your love and healing power.
Amen
Amen Jesskeil! Thank you so much for sharing this prayer. Joining in it for our dear Madfox.
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Joining with you in prayer for Madfox. May the Lord's healing touch be upon you and your friend Mark and may He comfort your families by your sides 🙏.
DeleteAmen! Sharing in that perfect prayer for our dear brother MadFox.
DeleteMay God continue to bless and heal your mother, Jesskell, and you. 🙏
Jesskeil, yes MM... this prayer is incredibly on point. I will indeed use it and discuss with the medical team as well. Plus if I forget or cannot message that day, would appreciate your reminder on 3.26th to the JC prayer warriors who will be a profound echo to the Lord's ear of my and your mom's prayers. THANK YOU FOR SHARING. Godspeed to you, her, and your family. Amen.
DeleteAmen, to his thrown of grace.
DeleteMadfox copied the date and Jesskeil amazing prayer into my calendar. I will be praying for you Sir
DeleteI did the same, Terri, adding MadFox's procedure date to my calendar and JessKeil's prayer to my notes. The JC warriors/fam will continue to be with you, MadFox! And JessKeil, so glad to hear your mom continues to BE WELL!
DeleteOur Dear Madfox,
ReplyDeleteEveryday, Love, Light, Joy, Peace and Healing Blessing Prayers have been, are now, and will continually be prayed for you, your dear ones, our entire JC family and their dear ones, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Dear mad🦊, God's light is all over you and your family today! So much so that through even your words, it shines on us all. I feel the Peace that is yours today and always thanks to our Lord and Savior. I share wholeheartedly your prayer for our nation and derailing the runaway political circus train. IN GOD WE TRUST. Thanks be to the Word of God!
ReplyDeleteDear Brie! I am so blessed to see your post and Amen I am praying with you fir MadFox and all, and for you dear Sister and your DH Larry.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanne :)
ReplyDeleteSISTAH! ♥️
ReplyDeleteShared earlier to Brie, now a little nightcap gift ICYMI. My friend said whenever times get tough she listens to this
ReplyDeletehttps://g.co/kgs/zpXaN2
Thank you so much Audra, I loved it!
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/hiH8fb-dNHs?list=RDSbZOUtSiW80
ReplyDelete[Verse 1]
Create in me a heart that's clean
And for the thoughts inside, oh God, please forgive me
Search me and make me new
I don't want a thing separating me and You
[Chorus]
I want more of You and less of me
More of You and less of me
Jesus, I just wanna be like You
I wanna be like You, yeah
[Verse 2]
Set me on the righteous path
And if I get lost, loving mercy lead me back (Oh)
All my life set on this truth
You say blessed are the pure at heart, for they will see You
[Chorus]
And I want more of You and less of me
More of You and less of me
Jesus, I just wanna be like You (Woah)
I want more of You and less of me
More of You and less of me
Jesus, I just wanna be like You
I wanna be like You, God
[Interlude]
Oh, that's the cry of our heart
Yes, that's our one desire
We wanna be like You, God
Hey
Oh, yes
Oh, yes
[Bridge]
Make my heart, make my hands
Pure and holy for Your glory
Make my heart, make my hands
Pure and holy for Your glory
Make my heart, make my hands
Pure and holy for Your glory
Oh, make my heart, make my hands
Pure and holy for Your glory
God, make my heart, make my hands
Pure and holy for Your glory
Make my heart, make my hands
Pure and holy for Your glory, yeah
Make my heart, make my hands
Pure and holy for Your glory
[Chorus]
I want more of You and less of me
More of You and less of me
Jesus, I just wanna be like You (Everyday, every moment)
And I want more of You and less of me
More of You and less of me
Ad Jesus, I just wanna be like You
I wanna be like You, yeah
Beautiful encouragement and instruction. Amen! More of You and less of me. Let us humble ourselves before Him. Thank you so much dear Min Ahadi. Praying you're seeing God's faithfulness and He is providing for you and your Mom and daughter. Thank You Jesus!
DeleteSUCH a great song, Min! Thanks for sharing with us! The lyrics remind me of a Zach Williams song called "Less Like Me"
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkYL1b7MCEw
I thought of Zach's doing too. Thanks for linking us up JC Warriors! ♥️🎶
DeleteThanks Nancy! I just love that song! A little more like Jesus! A little less like me. Amen to that!
DeleteMay God's light beam over us today . We are all facing various circumstances, let us bring our day befire the Lord , so that He may direct us along the way.
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord always. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteAmen sweet Janet. Praise Him with every breath. Enter His gates with thankfulness and His courts with praise.
DeleteThank you warriors for your prayers to lift my BIL Paul home to Glory. He has passed on. Thank you Jesus for the comfort you give us knowing he is with you at the hand of our Father. Thank you for welcoming him home. Blessings to one and all. ♥️
ReplyDeleteAudra,
DeletePraying for you and your family. I am sorry to hear of your BIL's passing. He is now at peace with our Father in heaven. Take care and God bless.
TJ
My Dear Sister Friend in Christ, Audra.
DeleteWhen I woke up this morning, You Were On My Mind...
May Paul's soul rest in His Infinite Peace. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
The only Scars In Heaven are on the hands that hold Paul now.
With Much Love and Deep Sympathy, Brie
So sorry for your family's loss, Audra. As Brie touched on, may Paul be at peace. May you all feel God's loving arms around you holding you tightly today and in the days and weeks ahead, Audra. Sending love, peace, and healing.
DeleteDear Audra. I'm so sorry you lost your dear brother in love. I sensed Paul was being called Home. God in His mercy lifted him high above his misery and is wrapping His love around him. He's in a far better place. Now he'll realize all of God's promises. Praying now for God's comfort and peace for you, Marc and your family. Much love, dear sister.
ReplyDelete“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
https://youtu.be/rRyOS0nZr7s Here it is: Eye has not seen...
DeleteFor you for you 😘 Audra on the passing of Paul, and you also NJS💜in remeberence of Jess, and all who may be mourning the passing of a loved one.
Thanks sweet sister. We sing Eye Has Not Seen in our Choir. It is such a pretty song and it encourages us. The best is yet to come.
DeleteBlessed by today's Devo and Cris' prayer. Also by In Your Presence
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Thanks dear Peter! That song blessed my weary heart in a wonderful way. You lifted my night.
DeleteWhile singing SHINE, JESUS SHINE, I am also praying the light of God prayers with you, over you, surrounding you, through you, and for you, and for each of your dear ones, unknown.
ReplyDeleteI likewise pray for all our JC Family of prayer warriors and theirs. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Peter - Thanks for sharing this beautiful, PEACEFUL, praise and worship song.
ReplyDeleteWhile baking in the light shining this morning and reading Brie's post this song popped into my head:
ReplyDelete"Love is all around me" by the troggs lol one of my early 45's!
https://youtu.be/WO6glz0wpmo
Dear Lord Jesus continue to shed your shaft of Golden Light on me. Help me to always seek the light. The light is your presence to me each day. Even when a day appears dark it provides for an opportunity to shed your light on me. I am grateful. Amen.
ReplyDeleteHave I told you all lately that I love you? It's true 🤗♥️
ReplyDelete🤗♥️...You fill my heart with gladness
DeleteTake away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
For the morning SON in all HIS glory
Greets the day with hope and comfort, too
You fill my life with laughter
And somehow, you make it better
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine
Like the SON
And at the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray
To THE ONE, to THE ONE...🤗♥️
Love you sweet Audra. Your hearts are painfully sorrowful but Paul's soul is finally Home and he knows more joy and peace than we can imagine. To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord.
DeleteBeautiful encouragement by Van Morrison! Amen dear Brie.
Dear Heavenly Father God,
ReplyDeleteThank You for Your Peace which stands out like a WILD THING in sharp contrast to our situations and circumstances.
Dear Audra, Still praying for God's comfort to cover you and Marc. I know you must still miss Paul so very much. The golden light of God's peace shines more brightly in the darkness, especially in times of sorrow. It's unchanging and always available. We have all lost loved ones. My heart always goes out to Sassy Mom and Terri. God knows their broken hearts and how difficult it is to walk into your future without a beloved child. When one loses a dear spouse, it must be as if one half of his or her life is gone. But God can fill the painful hole in a grieving heart with His love and comfort. How blessed we are that our loving Father knows everything, especially when we need a Hug. He lets us know how dear we are to Him by showing us sweet special moments in our day like a beautiful sunset or a baby's smiling face. He covers us with His Peace so we know we are well taken care of. We see His love for us in the faithfulness He shows in our lives, and how He can turn our paths and circumstances around to good. He only wants us to be blessed in His love and peace because He cares about us. Seek Him in times of sorrow, loneliness, sickness, confusion, and depression because underneath even the most difficult circumstances is His Light and Peace. They never fade away or leave us. They are constant, soothing and comforting. As we stay in His presence and trust in His help, His Spirit guides us through the dark valleys and wilderness times. We're not alone because He promises that He will never leave or forsake us. We can rest in that truth and in His perfect Love.
ReplyDeletePsalm 139:13-16
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.
My dear sister Janet is flying back to Missouri this morning and we will miss her very much. She has been a dear companion to our Mom for three months, often putting our Mom's needs and wants before her own. I am in awe at how much she has accomplished in our Mom's house and in her life. Janet is a wonderful organizer and she has worked hard to get her financial records in order. God has been glorified by her good works and her selfless deeds. She also has been such a good friend and sister to me, and my prayer partner through my own trial. May God cover her and her family with traveling mercies and protection and lead them all to joy, peace and fulfillment. And Praise God! She has a new granddaughter, Daphne Eliana, so we ask God to bless, protect and strengthen this beautiful baby girl and her Mom, Dad and big brother, Trevor. I'm so blessed to be able to join in their joy over the birth of this little treasure, and a new member of our family. God is so good and faithful. I am so grateful.
ReplyDeleteAmen Jeanne.
DeleteTraveling Mercy and Thank You Jesus prayers are being said now with Much Love in Jesus' Name. Amen
Welcome, Daphne Eliana! What a uniquely beautiful name! Congratulations to your growing family✝️👋♥️
DeleteThanks dear Brie and Audra! God is good and we are blessed!
DeleteThank you God for your many blessings. I am currently battling anxiety and depression and trying to draw near to God. These messages have been a source of inspiration and strength for me.
ReplyDeletePraying for you 🙏. Heavenly Father, please remove RLW's anxiety and replace it with Your perfect peace and love. Let Your light shine bright. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. God bless and peace be with you.
DeleteOur dear friend in Christ, RLW, Inhale alll the blessings from God through this site. And may the peace of God which surpasses ALL of our very limited understandings, be at work in your heart and in your mind as you trust in Christ Jesus, whose thoughts, ways and understanding so far surpass ours. And we thank God that it does. With much love and many prayers for you and your peace, and for our entire JC family and theirs, in the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
DeleteRLW, may this season for you evolve into the hopeful bright times good had in store for you. Stay the course in GRATITUDE and listen to HIS response and promises. Read them aloud in your Bible. Declare the goodness of God over our lives. Peace 🙏✝️✌️
DeleteDear RLW, God knows all the battles you are fighting. Seek Him and ask Him to take some of that heavy burden off of you. He fights our battles and brings us peace even when we are experiencing anxiety and depression. He knows exactly how you feel and He is a very present Help in trouble. Joining in these wonderful prayers and blessings. Father, Lift your dear child out of this wilderness and bring light and peace and every good blessing that is needed now. We trust you to turn the tears into dancing, and ashes into rejoicing. Thank You for this in Jesus Name we pray. Amen
DeletePhilippians 4:6-7
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. (Revelation 22:17). Grace, mercy, and peace will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. (2 John 1:3). Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us. (1 John 4:17-19). To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (2 Peter 1:1-4). "Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light." (Ephesians 5:14).
ReplyDeleteAmen, so blessed!
DeleteBest lunch I could fill myself with! Thanks dear Janet. Amen
Delete"My Peace is like a shaft of golden Light shining on you continuously."
ReplyDeleteAs MadFox has previously posted he often when praying visualizes loved ones protected in a beam of light.
I similarly, often visualize those I pray for lit up as in a beam of light shining down upon them as they're busy about their day. As they move about so the light moves with them.
Although we cannot actually see it, we, who are in Him are in 'His Light', which we walk in daily.
God's 'Light theme' continues in His Word
"Your word is a lamp for unto my feet, and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105.
We need to be 'well lit' in this day and age, the only thing that banishes the darkness is Light. "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." (John 1:5)
I enjoy referring to various Bible versions when reading Scriptures; one of my favorites is the AMPC which fleshed out a fuller understanding.
The following two scriptures are from the AMPC:
John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.]"
Colossians 3:15 " And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ’s] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always]."
May the Prince of Peace continually guide you and strengthen you in His Love Light; for His Glory, for your good and the good of those around you. Amen
Amen 🙏❤️🙏
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thank you, Peter!
ReplyDeleteWonderful encouragment, instruction and prayer. I loved the visualization of those you pray for being surrounded by God's Light. Amen!
ReplyDeleteYou fed us well, dear brother Paul. May God flood your path today with His bright and endless Light, and bring you peace and strength too.
Peyton Family, your blog and this prayer group help me as much or more than your church could! Good luck with your work in your church and thank you so much for being such an incredible witness to me through your blog and this group! Praise God!❤️🙏
ReplyDeleteJoining you, dear Anonymous, in praise and gratitude to the Peyton family for making this refuge and shelter possible where we can come to be blessed, renewed, encouraged, and restored by God’s Word and His Spirit guided words. Thanks be to God Who led us here. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteIsaiah 40:31
“but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 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.”
Isaiah 55:9
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Nahum 1:7
“The LORD is good,
a stronghold in the day of trouble;
he knows those who take refuge in him.”
As I read the devotion again I try to embrace the message, to hold it close, but I’m feeling so distracted, so lost and empty these days. I need a revival or something. I’m praying and trying to stay close to my savior, waiting for answers and to be strong.
ReplyDeleteI have much to be thankful for of course and blessed in many ways, yet this season has been a rough one. I continue to look to my Lord for hope and strength, for wisdom and guidance. I’m holding on to Roman’s 8:28 and 15:13.
Rest well this night fam, in the shadow of his loving presence.
🙏
Rich C, you may be in the shadows but He is the Light of your life and is shining strongly upon you. Have a blessed day.
DeleteDear Rich, Keep seeking to stay close to Him, our SAVIOR and REDEEMER. And keep walking in your gratitude. He is our Hope and and Strength. Rest well my brother. God will fill your emptiness with His bright Light and perfect Love. He can turn everything around. Praying your prayers will be answered and all will be well. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteThank you again dear Jeanne. A beautiful reminder that I needed to hear. Bless you.
DeleteHeavenly Father, thank You and bless Your holy name! I praise You Lord always and thank You Jesus! Lord, thank You for being with Norma as she is taking her last breaths here on earth before she leaves us and shall be in Your loving arms. Please let Your perfect love and peace remain in her heart and body. Let her know that it's okay to let go of this world and to move on. We will miss her dearly, but we know that she will be with You. Thank You for placing her and her family in my life. You are so amazing Lord! You know exactly what we need and when we need it. Your timing is perfect. Thank You for all You do and for directing our steps as You work in and through each one of us. Let Your glorious Light shine bright in and through all Your children and let Your will be done. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteThe LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. (Numbers 6:24-26).
DeletePraying for Norma as the Holy Spirit prepares her for the journey home. The light of Jesus is waiting to receive her unto Himself & welcome her to her eternal heavenly home. Hallelujah!🙏🙏🙏
DeletePraying for Norma, family and friends. 'Precious in the Lord's sight is the death of His Saints' Psalm 116:15
Delete🙏 for you Janet. Thanking God for blessing Norma and family with His Precious Gift of you.
DeleteThank You God, for placing Janet in Norma and family's life.
When the final act is over and Norma's earthly time goes dark, I am 🙏 for God's Peace to stand out in sharp contrast to her earthly circumstances. May this time be seen as an opportunity for His Heavenly Light to shine in all of its transcendent splendor and Glory. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Dearest Janet, I’m sorry that it wasn’t God’s Will to answer our prayers for Norma’s healing. His Ways are not our ways. But we know His timing is right and perfect. You have been a great blessing to her and a bright light. I can feel your love for her. Praying she will be ready and know the best is yet to come. God will soon release her from her pain in His mercy, and guide her safely Home. There will be no more misery, only sweet rest. May she realize God’s promises and enjoy a peace that surpasses our imagination. The sweetest peace and the most perfect and eternal love. May God mend your broken heart because you will miss her dearly when she is gone but you’ll be with her again.
DeleteThank You Heavenly Father for your compassion and mercy as you lead your daughter Norma Home and comfort her in her last hours. Thank You for granting peace and comfort to Janet and all her family and dear ones in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
Praying as I go to sleep for you, Janet and your dear Norma. We will see her again, thanks be to God!
DeleteLove, Prayers and Blessings,
Norah
Thank you dear sis for sharing your prayer with us. Divine appointments are a delight to the soul. Glad to hear your willingness to listen to your cousin. Praying for her🙏🙏🙏.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your beautiful message and for praying for my cousin Pat! Love you, dear Jan.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a little crazy to think this was posted over ten years ago. I’m sure we can all think of how far we’ve come and how much things have changed in that time. Currently I’m awake at 5AM, after waking up with anxiety. This is always my go-to place when that happens. It’s been my go-to place since 2017, after my grandpa passed and my grief and anxiety became too much to bear. It still is too much at times. You’d think this devotional would grow a little tiresome, like I’d start remembering each one and it would become repetitive. But these devotions ALWAYS fit what I need to hear. Always. Maybe that’s a sign that I never really change. But I think it’s a sign of God working through it. I’ve never felt so understood or at peace or even like the Lord is talking to me through anything the way I do with this devotional. Thank you so much for sharing and giving us this companion on long nights.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless💙