Friday, February 14, 2014

Jesus Calling: February 29

    You are on the right path. Listen more to Me, and less to your doubts. I am leading you along the way I designed just for you. Therefore, it is a lonely way, humanly speaking. But I go before you as well as alongside you, so you are never alone. Do not expect anyone to understand fully My ways with you, any more than you can comprehend My dealings with others. I am revealing to you the path of Life day by day, and moment by moment. As I said to My disciple Peter, so I repeat to you: Follow Me
Psalm 119:105
English Standard Version

Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.


John 21:22
English Standard Version

Jesus said to him, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!”
My Prayer
Lord, how I need that daily confirmation from you to let me know that You are in control and have me going in the right direction. You are the lamp and light to my paths. It is like I am a car and you are my headlights, showing me where to go. I can't travel without lights. You are the light. I don't think I really get this. I think that I think that I can go throughout life without your light. But, as a Child of God, you are there with me. But, sometimes I don't acknowledge it. It's not like I am giving you permission to work. You are working. My issue is I am not trusting and taking care of the things you have asked me to care of. It is simple: Follow.

And thank you for giving me your Holy Spirit to show me and direct me on your path. Your Word is my rule book, my lamp, and the light that shines forth from it lights my path. Lord these truths are wonderful from Sarah Young each day, but they are not meant to replace the reading and studying of Your Word. As the Psalmist says, it is Your Word that is my lamp. I thank  you that Jesus Calling can supplement my life and offer encouragement to my soul.

As Young says, I need to expect that those that do not embrace you and have not accepted you will not fully understand Your ways with me. I am not to conform to the world and its ways, but I am to stand as an alien and separate from their ways. So Lord, as I embark this day, there will be other voices - perhaps friends, perhaps the media, perhaps even a message from a TV or movie - that is not about You, but keep me close to You. listening to your Spirit as he speaks to me, lives in me, for I want to stay on your path.

Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. If you haven't already, please purchase the book and support the author. 

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.

71 comments:

  1. Thank you! I was feeling very lonely. I know God is with me its just at times I don't feel Him. I know that He is here and this was just a reminder.

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  2. Read and follow what is said each day. Break the habits that he is pointing out to you. He knows what you are experiencing in your life each day. Take it seriously one day at a time and just at the moment. Don’t worry about yesterday for it is gone. Give your worries of yesterday to God. That way you acknowledge to him you understand your weak spots. He will guide you to over come them. But be patient with yourself that it will take time. It’s a matter of breaking the habit. God is right there with you to to help to reassure you he knows you are with him.
    I’m still in that road with this and it never ends cause God wants us to need and have faith in him. We will always have these trials it’s Gods way of keeping us close to him.

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    1. Julia Caldwell - "God wants us to need and have faith in Him. We will always have these trials it’s Gods way of keeping us close to Him." AMEN

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    2. Sassy Mom. So true. In times of great success, looking back, I have been the least faithful. Now, with God's patience and some trials, I'm personally so much closer to God and more likely to be walk8ng by Faith than my "own steam". I didn't want the trials but I certainly see a better me due to the, as Sarah says, "rough steep path" where I could not have traversed without God and family. Be blessed JC compatriots.

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    3. Asking God this Lenten season to make me aware of my sinful thoughts which turn into sinful words before they are spoken. Lord help me to identify if it needs to be said in a different way or time or if it needs to be said by someone else. Or in fact if it needs to be said at all. Lord help me to see my tongue for what it truly is a means to bless or hurt( curse). Lord slow down my responses as I see your truth in my mind and respond in unity with your example of Jesus. No more pride in multitasking please Lord but only in You Father and the pride and heart swell I feel as I am obedient to you and work for thy Kingdom. I expect I will be talking alot less giving opportunity to listen more and be still. Blessings to all.

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  3. Update on Pastor Greg - He was hospitalized a week ago Saturday. Going home Friday morning didn't look too promising. His condition improved late afternoon. Bless his heart, he has finally been released from hospital. Thank You Lord.

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    1. AMEN
      Prayers answered!
      praise GOD!

      IN HIS LOVE

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    2. Praise and thanks be to God! Thank you for the update. I will say prayers that Pastor Greg continues on this path of healing and recovery. CO

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  4. Praying for Pastor Greg. So glad he is home! Praying for is healing, no pain, relaxed and in loving hands. Continued prayer.

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  5. Sharing Prayer for End Times.

    Lord, we’re living in perilous times.
    The kingdoms are in an uproar.
    The nation of Israel sits at the hub of history,
    and the predictions of Your Word are unfolding like a scroll.
    Evil has never been stronger and the end has never been closer.
    Our world is in the grip of the birth pangs of tribulation,
    the likes of which have never been seen before and will never be seen again.
    Lord, rejecting the spirit of fear, we claim the Spirit of power, love, and a sound mind.
    Help us preach the Gospel in these last days.
    Give us a sense of urgency, anticipation, and evangelism as we await the upward call.
    May we persevere as we listen for the shout, for the voice of the archangel,
    and for the trumpet call of God.
    Dear Lord, give us patience and give us power.
    Give us strength and give us souls, as we pray: “EVEN SO COME LORD JESUS”
    Amen.

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  6. What an AWESOME assessment and truth! Thanks for sharing this on this day it is encouraging and reminds us what we as GOD's children should be focused on!

    IN HIS LOVE

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  7. I see the sun shining so brightly this morning and know how blessed I am that You have given me another day to praise You and walk with You. May nothing separate me from You today. Lead me to choose only Your way, so each step can lead me closer to You. Help me to walk by the Word and not by my feelings. Help me to keep my heart pure and undivided. Protect me from my own careless thoughts, words, actions and keep me from being distracted by my wants, my desires and any thoughts on how things should be. Thank You Lord for the many gifts of today. May not take any for granted.

    Our Saviour Jesus Christ, called all sinners and unbelievers to follow Him. He didn’t demand that any should change their ways first. He didn’t even demand that either believe He was the Son of God. He knew that if they just followed Him, just took a step of faith in His direction, their lives would be changed forever. When we count the cost of following Christ, this means we must die to ourselves, our own interests and live for Him. In Matt 10:38, Jesus tells everyone who desires to be saved that “whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me” and even more clearly in Matt 16:24, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me”. God has prepared a kingdom for us, but not only that, He plan to use us for His glory in the coming kingdom. That is, if we have counted the cost and forsaken all others to follow Him. It seems humanly painful and expensive, but the inheritance to come by forsaking all others and all things for His sake, is beyond comprehension.

    Heavenly Father remind us often, when we are feeling proud, arrogant, beyond reproach, pleased with ourselves, self sufficient in our ways and convict us to humility. Help us to bear witness to You by following Christ example of suffering and make us worthy to share in His Resurrection. Jesus walked a road that took Him to a cruel cross, and rose again to show us where we might look for rescue from this fallen world. Forgive those things we have done which have caused you sadness, and those things we should have done that would have brought you joy. In both we have failed ourselves, and you. Bring us back to that place where our journey began, when we said that we would follow the way that you first trod. Lead us to the Cross and meet us there.

    As we have entered this last day of February, may the grace, peace, protection and love of Jesus that sustained us throughout, usher us over to the new month of March and grant us exceedingly, abundantly above all that we have ever asked, think or imagine according to the power that works in us!

    Maplewood, NJ

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    1. Amen! These prayers are just so awesome and true, thank you

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    2. Thank You Maplewood, for Leaping us out of
      February and into our new month's Marching orders from Him. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!

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    3. Amen! Amen! Amen!

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  8. I have a brief testimony this morning! I was preparing for my devotional and decided to write my prayer requests and thoughts FIRST today BEFORE prayer and devotion, something I normally do AFTER prayer and devotion! I was asking GOD to confirm what he is leading me to do because of the FEAR of FAILURE I am feeling. I want to know it is GOD speaking and not ME! I was very specific and clear about what I am believing GOD is leading me to do and asking HIM to remove the fear and help me to take that first step! I closed my thoughts with IN JESUS NAME! I pull up the devotion and the first sentence is, "You are on the right path. Listen more to Me, and less to your doubts. I am leading you along the way I designed just for you." I immediately started Praising GOD, and then I came back to finish my morning devotion! I know the devotional doesn't change but isn't it AWESOME how it can be so fitting for the moment you have questions and GOD gives answers? GOD is AWESOME and I am so encouraged on this Saturday morning! He awoke me at 3 AM and I got up to serve HIM and my day is truly off to a GREAT START because I obeyed and didn't turn over and go back to sleep! I am praying that each of you have a blessed beyond measure productive day as well!

    IN HIS LOVE

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    1. God's Daughter, I, too am out of my normal routine due to an early wake-up! As trivial as it sounds, I put the coffee to brew and unloaded a full dishwasher and cleaned the kitchen. I'm married and the hubby, things my wife normally does, but in the quiet of a 530 a.m. new morning, I thought a blessing for me and her, and then I will go to the blog and enjoy my coffee.

      I am still in the midst of sorting out my path after a health issue and a major disruption in my career. I've been struggling mightily as a Type A personality with "no direction" as to what to do next in my search for work, a biz, or a calling. I won't bore all of JC with the particulars... but I can say that today's JC devo (once every 4 years!) is so comforting, and was right on the mark of my prayers today! I have no idea at present where the professional life is headed, but I am on the "right path" and in God's perfect timing, I will know. Godspeed to all and may your Saturday be blessed.

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  9. Beautiful Gods daughter! God speaks to each of us, where we are at. Only with an open heart are we able to receive and see the story and direction that is given specifically to each one of us! Bless your faith and open heart to see that he has given you courage in all you do! Amen.

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  10. Thank you Chris Payton, for sharing your prayer! It truly speaks to me today. A reminder to Trust and Follow is always helpful. I think I am doing this, and realize, I continue to fall. Sometimes, I am attempting to drive at night with the headlights turned off. I have gotten back up today with a renewed spirit and faith. I am allowing You, My God, to be my Light and Guide.
    A Lenten promise I have made is to read, study and contemplate on The Word on a daily basis, with a goal of growing in both faith and understanding. I pray my eyes and ears are opened up more to Listen to You and allow You to Guide me in the direction You know is best. When I am feeling alone in this world, I pray instead of feeling anxious, I feel peace. Thank you, Lord for always being with me. I grasp your hand today and am Following You.

    Thank you, Sassy Mom, for sharing your prayer. It is powerful, humbling and a great reminder to continue to listen to God and live in faith. Amen. CO

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  11. (Before I begin sharing my Lenten reflection here, I need to say how blessed I am by the stories, the testimonies, and the prayers that have been posted before me. Thank you all, thank you Chris for providing us this space. Thank you all for your prayers and blessings you offer to us here.)

    "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and put a new and right spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10)

    I move on from the encounter with the leper (Matthew 8:1-4) and the experience of watching Jesus in His interaction with this diseased person from whom I have been taught to keep a safe distance. With these thoughts still swirling in my mind, another despised person, a Roman centurion approaches Jesus (Matthew 8:5-13). Surely, Jesus will give him a piece of His mind about the Roman occupation of the Holy Land. Of course, that is not to mention the man is a Gentile. What more does Jesus need to dismiss this person. The centurion approaches Jesus with a prayer request for his servant who is in terrible distress. I can't believe the words I hear coming out of Jesus' mouth, "I will come (to your house) and cure him." Maybe someone needs to remind Jesus of what we have all learned in Sabbath school, that good Jews don't enter Gentile homes. The centurion raises an objection to Jesus' desire by saying he is not worthy to have Jesus in his home (and I am nodding in agreement). He goes on to say that Jesus just needs to say the word for His word alone will bring healing to his servant. Jesus eyebrows are raised, "Wow, I have yet to find anyone in all of Israel that has faith like this!" Jesus goes on to say this despised oppressor of us all is going to sit with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven and even ahead of many who have been faithful to all the religious prejudices we have been taught. Jesus offers a prayer for healing and we would later learn the servant had been healed at the very moment the request was made known to the Lord.

    As I am following Jesus this Lenten season to learn from Him what a pure heart and renewed spirit should look like in me, I again see as I did in the story of the leper, that a pure heart sees people for who they are created in the image of God. He does not see diseases or status in society, He only sees people created in the divine image. And His pure heart is not cluttered with religious teachings that cause "good and holy" people to separate themselves from others. He doesn't allow interpretations of scripture filled with reasons to dislike certain kinds of people to dictate His thinking. His pure heart is one with His Father and He sees all people as the Father sees them, as beloved children of the Creator. May I learn to have a pure heart that is free from some of the parameters that both religion and society have erected in my heart. When I am willing to let go of all that, a renewed spirit will be within me and I will be able to serve Him well. God, so help me to do.

    Blessings to you, my "virtual" friends. Looking forward to the day when we all get together in the Kingdom. With love, Bob

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    1. Beautiful, Bob! Let us see each other as Jesus does. KS

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  12. Hi Bob,

    Thank you for sharing your reflections. I don’t feel I am aligned with Source when I come from a place of judgement, either. I am clean in recovery almost 5 years, I am a single college student working mom of a 4.5 year old girl :) My recovery and life has been greatly strengthened by taking 4 years to be single and focus on God, recovery and my daughter.

    I had one 6 month relationship with a man who was new in recovery last year (probably not the wisest decision). I ended the relationship because he was not working a program. He has a LOT of head knowledge about God, spirituality, consciousness, etc, which initially attracted me to him. After the chaos that resulted from the relationship, I ended it. He relapsed. Recently, he reached out to me after going to detox and supposedly attending meetings again.

    Where is the line between tolerance, compassion, understanding, unconditional love and learning from past experience/healthy boundaries? My sponsor suggested I reply to him with a simple, neutral statement, such as, “Thank you for letting me know you are doing well.” I did do that. I often think, what would Jesus do? God what would you have me do/say? Part of me feels bad for not being more open with him.

    I wondered if you had any thoughts on this. I also think about my daughter, who witnessed unhealthy things while I was in that relationship, things that had never been common to our life before.

    Warmly,

    Brittany

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    1. Brittany. I'm not a pastor or professional counselor. I grew up in an alcoholic home and have mentored addictive co-workers, friends, and also still do some of that now in our church's outreach program.

      First of all, congrats. You appear to be doing well in your recovery. Stay the course and keep ringing up yearly chips. My opinion as a male is that men even in recovery don't change all that much... thus, your goal is to stay sober for your child, and he is a potential stumbling block. My true belief and opinion is that Jesus would say "move on but be compassionate" as you were with the neutral sponsor suggested response. I feel you owe this man nothing more. Sadly, there is no reason to believe he won't relapse again with the behavior and his sobriety. You used the word "supposedly", which means you have trust issues with him still in that regard.

      God will provide the right guy at the right time, just as today's devo says. Praying for strength for you, blessings for you and your precious daughter. Godspeed. In Him we pray. Amen

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    2. There is a book titled When to Walk Away about toxic relationships

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    3. MadFox --- Bless you bless you for your post to Brittany. The Lord has blessed you with much wisdom and discernment. I really am thankful when you share your life experiences, especially giving us the male perspective. So glad you are here! I will go to the Throne of Grace to intercede for Brittany and her her daughter. The one thing I know--The Lord is faithful to his Word and He watches over it to fulfill it. May the Lord bless you with His unusual favor!

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    4. So sweet and kind JJ. You and Norah are my online encouragers and compatriots. Feel you, Norah, Bob, and ALL Here have each contributed to His work with those seeking prayers and discernment. The body of Christ works to heal those in need when two or more are gathered in His name! Praying too. Amen.

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    5. Hi Brittany, I, too, feel you got some excellent guidance from MadFox. He speaks from a knowledgeable position and speaks well. When Jesus interacted with other individuals, it was agape love that was the basis for His responses. Agape love contains the elements of compassion, tolerance, understanding and unconditional love. Of course, these are also characteristics of eros love, the love of romance, philios love, the love of friendship and storge love, the love within family. These different forms of love we experience in different relationships would all contain those elements. Romantic love is a unique love we are privileged to have been created to experience. It is a love in which two individuals find wholeness in each other, a wholeness that cannot be found in the other forms of relationship. Romantic love is a love in which two people compliment each other well with one often being strong where the other is weak and vice versa. The proverbial expression "opposites attract" contains that thought. For the best mate for us is someone who is not like ourselves but is many things we are not. My wife and I are very different and that has been a real source of strength in our 50 years of marriage. In the love of friendship, two people can have similar issues and help each other out in the relationship they share. I would question if that works as well in a romantic relationship although I am sure some would disagree because they have made it work. You said there were some unhealthy things that had occurred. That may have been because of similar needs you both have which will hinder a healthy romantic relationship from being attained. These would be some thoughts I have in response to your question. Take them for the value you find in them and pray over them. God be with you!

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    6. Brittany, so glad Bob saw this today and was able to respond. I "love" his response regarding the different types of love! AA and other recovery programs discuss the very real challenge of staying sober. AA counsels no new romantic love relationships in the first year. Realistically, your battle will be lifelong and your child and you must be the highest love relationship. God be with you and may you find peace in your decisions. In His name, we pray. Amen.

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    7. Thank you all for responding to my post! I take it heart and will continue to sit still in that regard. I agree with your thoughts. Thanks again!

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  13. Lord I cease worry and doubting when I follow You. Please guide my steps and make my choices clear

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  14. I had been wondering the same, God’s Daughter! Uncertain of a new direction in my life. Is it God’s Will for me or MY will? Because it’s a new revelation completely different from where I stood just one week ago. Enter fear, second-guessing, self-doubting and denial that a sign from God could be so obvious and comfortable. Even tho I had been praying for him to make it CLEARLY OBVIOUS! �� So the first few sentences gave me the clarity I needed as well. I will follow this path he has uniquely designed for me in complete trust while never letting go of his right hand. I am thankful for this blog which is my go-to every morning and for every eloquent comment here which strengthens my beliefs, renews my hope, and reminds me to continually seek Him every day. God Bless! ❤️

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  15. Hope Brittany is doing well!
    I’m praying for you and your daughter 🙏

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  16. Good morning my brothers and sisters in Christ! ✝️ I would like to ask for some prayers this morning for some relief from migraines that have entered my life recently. Normally I can do some things like praying, hydrating, reading JC, pain relievers, distractions etc, to relieve the pain after I get up but this morning I've done all I can and the pain doesn't seem to be going away. God is faithful in that he leads me to what I need to relieve the pain but I feel this morning He led me here to request the prayers I may need from others for when I am weak He is strong. You see when I get the migraines, my brain doesn't work right, making me very disoriented and confused but I still see a glimmer of light for that healing. I'm sorry this might not make sense but what does make sense is a great following of believers that can help me this morning because it's hard to ask for help sometimes. Thank you so much in advance for any prayers you may be able to help me with today! 🙏💜✝️

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  17. What a treasure trove of spiritual nuggets in today's leap year devotion, testimonies and comments! Gonna take some rereading, thinking and meditating,.thank you Brittanyomb for the powerful testimony

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  18. THANK YOU LORD
    https://youtu.be/jAT8qXn6UrU?si=6nlHfSRxfJ4zc4tT

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    1. Thank You Lord for Your blessings on me. Love the song, the cabin, the lake.

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    2. Yes Thank You Lord for all of YOUR Blessings, Leadings, and Revealings! 🎶 You Light Up My Life 🎶
      May I follow Your Light. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!

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    3. Thank you for sharing, Sassy Mom. This quartet is amazing!

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    4. What a beautiful song! Those 4 young men let their light shine in a Big way for the Lord. Thanks dear Sassy Mom!

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  19. Dear here4Him, Lifting you up to
    My Mighty Father God. Father, in the name in Jesus and the Blood of Jesus, I decalre VICTORY over here4Him's migraine symptoms. I rebuke them
    and command it to leave their body. It is WRITTEN: By Jesus's stripes we are HEALED! NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST here4Him WILL PROSPER! I claim HEALING and RESTORATION over here4Him's mind and body and Pleading the Blood of Jesus over all. Thank You, Father, that you hear my prayer and you watch over Your WORD to perform it. I Pray and Believe in the Name of Jesus, Whose desires to bring WHOLENESS and RESTORATION to every aspect of our lives, reflecting His LOVE and MERCY, AMEN and AMEN.

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  20. "Listen to Me more".
    Matthew 11:15 "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
    So glad I have ears to hear!
    Many times the Lord has given me instructions on how to fix things.
    Testimony time: Bought a new Laptop battery. Check it was identical to the old failing battery, put it in yesterday, no power! Thinking I'd been sold a dud, I said "Lord, what do I do?" He replied straight away, "Compare both closely". I put on my X3 magnification glasses I use now for tying flies. My attention was drawn to the terminal pins that connect to the Laptop.
    On the old battery the pins could be clearly seen, on the new one they were obscured by the plastic molding. Prising them away from the molding, I replaced the new battery and 'Hallelujah' "Thank You Lord", the battery was now connected to the Laptop and showed a 4% charge.

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    1. What a great "charge" you received when you needed a charge! Hahahahahaa.

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    2. Thanks for sharing your TESTimony, Peter. May I likewise read, heed, and follow His Instructions!

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    3. Praying attention to the details as I listen for His Guidance.

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    4. Jesus has all the right answers and you were open to His instruction. So happy for His faithfulness and your success!

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  21. Here4Him I'm lifting you up to the Great Physician. May He rid you of the migraine quickly.

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  22. Lifting you up in prayer for healing and direction that only He can give. FOLLOW. Do what HE tells you. And, if He chooses to work through a professional, may you find that now. In Jesus' Name. 💖 AMEN!

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  23. Joining the prayer warriors, here4Him, in asking our Savior for relief of your pain. In these times of need, I wonder if he's asking us to 'be still'. Just be still. Be still and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10). He can make things right when we cannot. Hope you feel better soon.

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  24. Adding prayer for His healing power at work in your body, here4him. God bless your day and bring clearness of mind and freedom from migraine symptoms.

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  25. I recently ended a friendship that I've had for a little over a year. I hate that it needed to end, and I really didn't want to hurt this person's feelings by doing so. However, she believes in everything - she says she believes in Jesus, but she also believes in witchcraft, crystals, tarot cards, etc. I started going to a bible study class in August. I told her I couldn't do something with her one day and when she asked me why I told her I had bible study that day. I had already been going for a couple of months by then, but ever since she found out she would say "you've changed a lot since you've started going to bible study", and it would be in a negative tone. I actually took it as a compliment though, because I pray that the Lord's word does change me! Anyway, the other day there was a misunderstanding between us once again. She seems to hear the things I say in a completely different way than I mean them. I just feel drained dealing with her sometimes and I began to question if I should even have this friendship. We talked, and sadly decided it was best to not be friends any longer. I miss her, and I pray for her.
    The other day while walking my dog I was talking to Jesus in my head about this and I had this epiphany that she was being "pruned" from my life like a dead branch on the vine. I immediately felt a peace with the decision. Shortly after that I began to have doubts that maybe it was just me telling myself this, and not Jesus. Immediately the thought came to me that God would NOT put doubt in my mind. That is the devil trying to trick me. I now have peace with my decision, but I still do miss my friend. She had a horrific childhood, and I pray that she heals from her trauma and can find the peace I have found in knowing Jesus.

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    1. You are on the right path. Listen more to Jesus, and less to your own doubts.He is leading you along the way He designed just for you. Follow!
      If/ When He needs to recalulate you, He Will.
      In the meantime continue in prayer for her as you are led by The Spirit, and so will I.
      In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
      BOB and Madfox recently posted on a similar subject. I will attempt to find their posts.

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    2. Anonymous~ people are put in our lives for a reason and sometimes for only a season but regardless, there has to be a give and take on both sides to make the relationship work. Kinda like an ATM machine... you have to make deposits and withdraws. If there are friendships that are only withdrawing from you, you're not getting filled with deposits which is very one sided. All relationships should have balance.

      I had a similar situation years ago where a friend was draining me and not depositing anything. It was exhausting and after praying about it, I finally had to make a change because it was affecting my outlook, mood, stamina, etc...

      I agree with Brie... Jesus will lead you and your doubts will subside as your faith in Him continues to grow. I will pray for both of you... that He will lead you both where you're supposed to go. Peace, my friend.

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    3. Dear Anonymous,
      Also see BOB and MadFox's posted responses on this day following Brittanyomb
      February 29, 2020 at 7:56 AM
      🙏 4U

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    4. Thank you so much!

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    5. Dear Anonymous, You are following the spirit now that God's Word is in your heart. I have a friend who I have had since Kindergarten but she has lost her faith and now worships the universe instead of God. But she knows how strong my faith is so she never gets mad when I tell her about Jesus. She just doesn't believe in Him. But I feel like I plant seeds in her whenever I see her and I always pray for her return to the Lord. You can't have two masters so it was the right thing to do to end your friendship but you can pray for her that God will open her eyes and heart to Him. You have only changed for the better. Your heart is now turned to the Lord and away from this fallen worlds traps. May God lead your friend and all those who are still lost to seek Him in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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  26. Blessings and peace cover you this morning, here4him. Freedom from any strongholds holding your pain and fear. God bless you!

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  27. On this last day of March, the theme of the month has been 'Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always' (Psalm 105:4). As always, I revert back to Maplewood NJ and her eloquent posts closing out one month and opening another. Here is an excerpt from one of her posts four years ago:

    I see the sun shining so brightly this morning and know how blessed I am that You have given me another day to praise You and walk with You. May nothing separate me from You today. Lead me to choose only Your way, so each step can lead me closer to You. Help me to walk by the Word and not by my feelings. Help me to keep my heart pure and undivided. Protect me from my own careless thoughts, words, actions and keep me from being distracted by my wants, my desires and any thoughts on how things should be. Thank You Lord for the many gifts of today. May we not take any for granted.....

    ....As we have entered this last day of February, may the grace, peace, protection and love of Jesus that sustained us throughout, usher us over to the new month of March and grant us exceedingly, abundantly above all that we have ever asked, think or imagine according to the power that works in us!

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    1. Thanks Suzanne R for re-gifting 🎁 that keeps on giving and giving and giving...

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    2. Thanks Suzanne R these gifts like the Word are timeless. Praying with and for all you lovely People!!! Blessings Abound!!! :):):)

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    3. Yes Suzanne, Our dear Maplewood's Spirit guided words are timeless and never fail to encourage our hearts and strengthen our faith. Thanks dear Maplewood!

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  28. Anchoring these prayers in the Mighty Name of Jesus!!! Praying for and with all you Beautiful People. Blessings Abound!!! :):):)

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  29. Dear Anonymous, I hope the wise words shared have blessed your heart. I, too, have had that experience, actually, on both sides of the fence. One who no longer wanted my friendship because I disagreed (honestly) with some of her theology, others who I have had to choose to walk away from simply because friendship should not be draining or a compromise on the Truth. That has been my take-away. As Suzanne said, "Friendships are for a reason or a season," and I would add (as learned), or for a life-time. I have been blessed with so many life-time friends that it was hard for me to learn that not ALL of them are for a life-time! What I'm learning at the ripe, old age of 68, is that God puts people in our path and our lives in theirs, at JUST. THE. RIGHT. TIME. And also takes us off that path. As Brie and Suzanne wisely said, keep praying for her. Do not be surprised when her witchcraft and crystals fail her and she calls. Graciously welcome her back as Jesus always welcomes us, when we stray.
    I'm praying for your sweet heart and that God, our ever-loving Father, is showing you the way through His only begotten Son!

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  30. Dear JC Family - I thank you so humbly as my DH is set up to have chemo starting next Wed. The Adrenaline from yesterday's events to God's calling left me so drained today or rather I should say, I left myself so drained! God didn't do it.
    All day today, I kept saying, "Father, I am SO tired!" I finally took a 30 min nap and when I woke up, I felt refreshed. But, after so many phone calls, rescheduling or cancelling appts, surgeries, etc, there I was again, repeating those words until I finally said, "FATHER, in the name of Jesus Christ, PLEASE help me stop confessing my tiredness!" He did. I ordered food out, which I rarely do anymore but I bought a fresh green salad with grilled chicken, served my Best Man and I will eat soon.
    We have a rigorous schedule ahead of us, but God has fully equipped us. For that, I am thankful and thank you for your continued prayers. As one of my favorite songs says, "What more could I want, but the Return of Christ?" Nothing!
    God Bless and Sleep sweet....

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  31. Wonderful prayer dear JJ. Amen. Our mighty God can bring us good outcomes because He is above all problems, illnesses, and situations. Waiting on Him. Thank You Jesus. Amen.
    So sorry to hear about your Migraines, dear Here4Him. Joining in all prayers for your recovery and for God to guide you to the help you need to resolve your problem. Maybe you should go to a doctor so you can find out the source of your pain. Stay out of bright light and rest up. Keep trusting in God's Help. He can relieve you of your pain and remove the migraines. Trust in Him and don't limit His power. He wants you to acknowledge Him in ALL things.

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  32. God knows you and your DH are weary from this difficult time. Don't blame yourself for your humanity. He understands you are both under a lot of pressure dear sister. He also knows you trust in Him. I'm glad you got some rest and also decided to give yourself a break and order food and buy a salad. You were still eating good and healthy food which will strengthen you and your dear husband. Praying for both of you. God will help you get everything accomplished with ease and carry your DH through His treatment because He is our Way Maker. Thank You Jesus. Get some rest now dear one. God is on the Night Watch.

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