Monday, March 16, 2015

Jesus Calling: March 17

    Come to Me for understanding, since I know you far better than you know yourself. I comprehend you in all your complexity; no detail of your life is hidden from Me. I view you through eyes of grace, so don't be afraid of My intimate awareness. Allow the light of My healing Presence to shine into the deepest recesses of your being--cleansing, healing, refreshing, and renewing you. Trust Me enough to fully accept the full forgiveness that I offer you continually. This great gift, which cost Me My Life, is yours for all eternity. Forgiveness is at the very core of My abiding Presence. I will never leave you or forsake you. 
    When no one else seems to understand you, simply draw closer to Me. Rejoice in the One who understands you completely and loves you perfectly. As I fill you with My Love, you become a reservoir of love, overflowing into the lives of other people. 


Psalm 139:1-4
English Standard Version
O Lord, you have searched me and known me!
You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
    you discern my thoughts from afar.
You search out my path and my lying down
    and are acquainted with all my ways.
Even before a word is on my tongue,
    behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.

2 Corinthians 1:21-22
English Standard Version
And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, and who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

Joshua 1:5
English Standard Version
No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.

My Prayer
You know me better than I know Myself. That is a comfort and tells me I can trust You. You know everything about me. Nothing ever changes.  
(3/17/18) Lord, the way in which you know me actually makes me nervous. I suppose I don't understand how you love me and accept me and why you chose me because I know me. I know my selfishness and I know how much I love it when I get things my way. But, Lord, because of this You remind me here Lord that if there is anyone I can run to in my life, it is You. For instance, Lord, right now I am struggling at work, as a manager of 10 people, there are several people that are just not getting along. It feels like a power struggle. They are different people with different personalities and Lord, it seems that every thing I try does not work out. I find myself asking the HR person, asking other managers I know, thinking a book will help -- perhaps those things will help, but today, reading this, it reminds me that I have not talked to You about it. And yet, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up. You discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. You know me. I see that now. Forgive me for now coming to you as a last resort. But, I know now you only want me to come to you. Lord, help me. I want your wisdom first. I want to be guided by You first. Lord, I do not know what to do, but You know me. You know the person I am and so I come to You. Direct my path and direct my words. I depend on You, Jesus.

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










186 comments:

  1. thank you Jesus for always loving me, forgiving me, understanding me.

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  2. Thank you Chris for that prayer. Lately I've begun flirting with the same ole same ole fear of aging and being a burden to our children. I go to the familiar path & little by little I begin my approach of fear, mistrusting, pride, worry. All the nasties are clawing at me from the sidelines. Taking my eyes from the joy set before me. The joy of trusting Jesus! Lo and behold before I know it, before more damage is done 2 Timothy 1:12 rescues me. "I know whom I have believeth & am persuaded that He is able, to keep that which I've committed unto Him against that day!" Psalm 92:14, "in old age, they will still bear fruit, healthy & green they will remain!" Thank you Lord. Help me to keep my eyes on the goal set before and walk with you joyfully towards it!

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    1. Thank you Jan! I'm a year older reading this again, and closer to full trust and understanding of the truth in aging. Thanks for the life ring, Timothy!

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  3. Jan, thank you for your post and sharing those two scriptures. The word, when applied just rolls over us like a healing balm. Nothing is too hard for the Lord. Lifting you and all the people up who read this blog! What a privilege it is pray. I am always so thankful for the mornings, because the Word say are "mercies are new every morning." I can use all the mercy the Lord gives!

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    1. Thought of you when I got up early this morning to get an early jump on receiving His New Mercies! Like you JJ, I can use all the Mercies the Lord gives, old, new, and warmed over. Love to you and our JC Family. I hope you are feeling better and better everyday in everyway.

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    2. Good new morning JC family!
      https://youtu.be/Grz3Hxw9GWU

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    3. Listening now, Thanks Audra!
      And may you also have a New Mercy Good Morning!

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    4. Thanks Audra . Pray that everyone has a good day,

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    5. Beautiful Testimonial... Very Comforting

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    6. I really needed and appreciate the reminder! Thank you All in this amazing group of prayer warriors. You help me begin my day in God's word and bring me closer to his blessings and Grace!❤️๐Ÿ™

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  4. What a nice weekend this has been. Because I got out of myself a little on Friday to participate with part of our family at a birthday celebration (that I didn't think I wanted to attend), I got out of my routine. I still read the prayers and am privileged to be able to pray for my sisters and brothers in Christ. Yesterday, my husband wanted to go see "The Moses Controversy," & I had stubbornly said, "No, I need to get things done around our house." Well, our electricity went out - in the whole town! So, I changed my mind and went. We had a GREAT time and it spurred more God-Centered conversation. The weekend progressed with me not "worrying about what we'll eat, or drink or wear" (Jan, I've been having the SAME thoughts and worries about aging and not wanting to be a burden to our family). I read more from the last few days and saw Bob's comments about the best thing we can do for our children is to love our spouses. Humbling. I prayed for CeCe and her daughter and for Trusting in the Lord's & IA's sons. In other words, I got out of myself, my worries, my woes and gave. It was so refreshing and my time multiplied (thank you for your sound advice, Sassy Mom, "God will never give us a schedule so full that we don't have time to read His word."). So, today after fellowship, I decided to get on and thank each of you for your prayers, for the fellowship that takes place on this blog, for Peyton Family's honest prayers that apply, even years later. For Sarah's Jesus Calling, which always gets to the heart of whatever issue is threatening to steal my peace. We are blessed! And, I am thankful. Preparing for this next week; may it be as bright as the Promises of God! <3

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  5. Amme to all that was said, God bless each of you!

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  6. Thank you for your prayers, Norah! I'm glad you had a renewing weekend. God bless!

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  7. 3 a.m. As many here confess, my "smart" phone, bedside, is my Bible, prayer journal, and devo (flashlight, alarm clock, etc.). Amazing technological innovations of the past decade will probably, and hopefully, allow us to "safe distance", thus diminish, and then defeat the coronavirus pandemic of today. A dream of an imagined (or revelation) situation later in my life brought both comfort and sadness... plus, produced enough emotion to keep me awake. And as is normal now, to the JC readings and devo, I came for time with the Lord and all of you here.

    And through the Psalmist, "You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar." I did not rise in fear of the pandemic, but in a mode of why am I awake and what will I learn from time in the Word. And, then the devo said it so well... He knows us, from the number of hairs on one's head, to our anxieties, to the inner embarrassing secrets. Yet, in His knowledge, is a real compassion for our human plight. He came as a man, to show His love for me and you, is one of empathy, having known our troubles as Jesus, not a distant God, but as one who lived and died among us.

    With this "invisible enemy" as the President called the pandemic yesterday, is much fear. Yet, He knows our fear, and hears our prayers. He promises His peace. While there is much uncertainty ahead, it is clear that evil is sowing fear globally. Yet back to the Psalms there is God telling us that He is holding our hand. Psalm 23:4: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." His message is clear as in wars, famines, and plagues of the past, He is with us. Praying for a miraculous defeat of covid-19, peace and Godspeed JC warriors.

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    1. AMEN MadFox!! "Praying for a miraculous defeat of covoid-19"! Remain safe. We serve a MIRACLE working GOD!

      Maplewood NJ

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    2. Love your message, MadFox. Amen! KS

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    3. Wonderful encouragement for us a year later. Thank you, dear MadFox. He sure does know us more than we know ourselves. And His loving care never changes. I loved today's devotion. Especially:
      "Allow the light of My healing Presence to shine into the deepest recesses of your being--cleansing, healing, refreshing, and renewing you." That really spoke to me. Yesterday I was trying to do too much and never seemed to find a time to rest with Him. But He was always at my side while I worked in the kitchen. I did get to read the Word after dinner and for that I was so grateful. Food for my soul, a lamp on my feet and a light on my path. I pray you are recovering and being healed by our loving Father. One step at a time in His presence and peace.

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    4. Yes. So so interesting to read a year later. One of the healing parts, perhaps, of COVID, has been the slow down that allowed us to spend more time in God’s presence. Grateful for that!

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    5. Yes, GraceTakesTime, I had the same experience. The more I socially distanced from others, the closer I drew to Him! Thank you, covid for that perquisite!

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    6. Me too GTT and Brie. The isolation did all of us good because we had more time to spend with Him.

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  8. The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. - Psalm 23:1-3 NLT
    Thank You Lord for the blessed assurance of Your word.

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  9. Rejoicing in the One who understands me (us) completely and loves me (us) with unconditional love ♥.

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    1. Amen Sassy Mom! I rest in the blessed assurance that He is mine and He knows me better than anyone. And He understands me even more than I understand myself. What a friend we have in Jesus!

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  10. Please say a prayer for my family . Thank you and God bless .

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    1. Lollie, JC prayer warriors are keeping your family in prayers. This too shall pass!

      Maplewood NJ

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    2. Praying for your family Lollie, May the good Lord give them comfort and peace. KS

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    3. Prayers for your family and all of our families on sight.
      God bless our world

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    4. Lord God, hear Lollie's cry for mercy. Pour out your merciful love upon the family in this time of need and all times. Thy will be done now and forever. Amen

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    5. Lollie, Praying your family is doing well a year later. Thank You Jesus.

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  11. Heavenly Father, today is Your day, and I want Your will to be done in it, so whatever happens, hold my hand and let's face it together. I thank You for the sky and sun, for both remind me of a new day’s challenge and a chance to seek You. Thank You for reminding me life is not always easy, but that I don’t have to carry the hard into each new day. I have You, so thank You.

    Today, let us hold on to Psalm 91:

    "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.
    Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler, And from the perilous pestilence. He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you. Only with your eyes shall you look, And see the reward of the wicked. Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone. You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot. “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation.”

    Our Father, we made it through the night and here today, so we say thank You. Please enlighten the eyes of our heart that we might see You, and notice how you're at work through our lives and in control of what’s going on today. We ask for wisdom and Your Spirit and power to breathe in us, through us, again, fresh and new. Thank You that You are greater than anything we may face in today or tomorrow and that we don’t have to understand. Thank You that Your presence goes with us, and that Your joy is never dependent on our circumstances or what is happening in the world, but it is our true and lasting strength, no matter what we're up against. We ask that Your peace lead us, may it guard our hearts and minds in You only. We ask for your grace to cover our lives this day. Thank You for loving us, we need you, and we trust You, In Jesus’ Name.

    Stay safe and remain blessed.

    Maplewood NJ

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    1. Thanks for posting Psalm 91, Maplewood. Always love your wonderful messages. KS

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    2. Tu for posting psalm 91
      God bless all

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    3. Thanks, Maplewood, NJ, for putting Psalm 91 before us today! God be with you!

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    4. Always loved Psalm 91. Thanks for feeding me. Beautiful prayer too dear Maplewood. Amen. Blessed to be loved by Him and in His care.

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    5. Thank you Maplewood. You dont know how you have blessed me this morning. May the Lord bless you greatly in return, Amen

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    6. Dear Maplewood, love, love Psalm 91. Thank you for sharing.

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    7. Ps 91 is the WORD fighting the Corona virus. Thank you for putting it before my eyes again today, Maplewood!

      Blessings to all today as I ask for traveling mercies and prayers for a safe journey home by car from our vacay. Cheers to you, St. Patrick, please keep your revelers off the road if they have been drinking. ☘️

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    8. ☘️๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š☘️ Traveling Mercy and Protection Prayers are being prayed for you, Audra, and DH's safe return, in Jesus' Name. Amen.☘️๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š☘️
      And, May your path home be free of green beer!

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    9. Arrived safely, thank youJesus, thank you all!

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  12. yes, thank you, Maplewood for posting Psalm 91. After a sleepless night ,I went to it to restore my anxious heart, then began the JC devo. and there it was again ! Just what I need to hear and take to heart as I begin this day. Blessings to all as we walk this unprecedented path with each other following our Savior as His Spirit enables us.

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

    (Matthew 10:9-15) Jesus continues His instruction to us before sending us out. He does not want us to overly equip ourselves for this mission. We must go forth trusting both the Spirit's lead and provision. This will help keep our focus on the message. He tells us we will be welcomed in some of the places we will be led. Where we are welcomed, we must be at peace with those who welcome us regardless of our differences. At other times, we will find ourselves not welcomed. In those cases, we must move on without taking anything from that location so we are not accused of taking advantage of the people there. We must leave and not harbor ill will within our souls toward them for it is God's to pass judgement on them. This is what we can expect as we go forth making a witness onto the Kingdom of heaven that is near.

    Brothers and sisters in Christ, you and I are always on a mission to witness to the love of God 24/7. In these unprecedented times we are living, how is that mission unfolding for each of us? As we listen to Jesus instruction to his disciples in Matthew 10 (adhere to His words and take my interpretations for what they are worth), what is He saying to you and I as we travel the path we are led during these times? Though these are precarious times, our calling remains the same. While many are becoming frazzled by the fears that abound, you and I must stay focused on how the Spirit is leading us to witness to the love of God in who we are and what we do. God be with us as we go forth.

    With love, Bob

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    1. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers Bob. May God bless all of us in this time with strength, courage, hope and faith. God is with us every step of the way. Let us relish in that comfort. Amen.

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    2. Bob! We are all on a mission and being led by Him to remain steadfast in our faith despite our circumstances. I will not be afraid of all the new strains of Covid and more on the way. Jesus is my stronghold. Amen He continues His instruction to us before sending us out. He equips us for anything in front of us. He has already prepared the day, the week, the month. But we must stay in the present where He meets us. Praying you are well. Know your past posts teach us so much and encourage our hearts. Thank you.

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  14. Lord, you know me inside and out. Help me to see this,as comforting snd not make me nervous or ashamed because You see the good And the bad. Help me to always seek You when the world closes in on me so that Your presence permeates and fills me with Your grace
    It feels good to talk with You when I wake and before bed. I love cultivating our relationship. Please help and cure all affected and afflicted by this virus and that our leaders make good choices in dealing with it. Amen

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    1. AMEN!!! God be with you, Mark L.

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    2. Amen Mark! Our relationship with Him is more important than anything else.

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  15. im a child i love god

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  16. Amen! Thank you God for knowing me, understanding me,and u conditionally loving me!

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  17. I tried to write yesterday but I wasn't signed in and the blogger dumped my post.
    My prayer is that I will hear God's guidance as we try to serve the needs of others and be conscientious with the guidelines we are given to thwart the spread of "The Virus".
    Lord, in these times it is difficult to discern what is hype and what is reasonable and prudent. You know the best course of action. Give us wisdom and insight to act within your will. In Jesus name, Amen.

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  18. Lord, you know my commitment to make weekly delivery of accumulated donations to our local women's shelter. Keep me safe as I serve and bless the ladies and their families in need. Amen.

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  19. Amen ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’

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  20. God has a plan, we recognize it when we pray, 'Thy will be done.' God has created us to play a role in the fulfillment of the plan and God showed us how to play that role through coming and being with us through His Son. 'This is my beloved Son. Listen to Him." Listen means more than just hearing the words, it is a call to emulate Him in all we think, say, and do. God even went a step further by empowering us with the gift of the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit that filled the Son. The gift was given in our baptism, we lack nothing to fulfill God's will with the exception of a heart that so desires 'Thy will be done'. Let's look at Jesus to see what God wills for us.

    In the very beginning, Jesus made it clear what His mission was when He was criticized for mingling with sinners. He answered, 'Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick...I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.' (Matthew 9:12,13). Also, when asked to read in the worship service in the temple, He quoted Isaiah in saying, 'The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed Me to bring good news to the poor, to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.' (Luke 4:18,19). This was God's will for Him. For God so loved the world that God entered into it to gather all God's children back unto Himself. This was Jesus role and this is our role in the plan, to impact the situations in which we find ourselves by speaking the word or acting in a way toward the 'spiritually sick' that begins the healing process in their souls. The gospel narratives show us how whatever situations Jesus was in, He made a positive impact by showing the love of God. This is our calling and by the power of the Holy Spirit, it can be whenever we want it to be. The more we take to heart, 'Thy will be done' and the more frequently we pray for it, the more we remain focused on our role thus fulfilling it.

    "You are the light of the world...let your light so shine that people see your goodness and give glory to our Father in heaven."

    With love, Bob

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    1. Amen dear Bob! I am His instrument of peace and love and joy and I do my best to lift and encourage my loved ones. I pray they see the Christ in me shining even through a phone call. The Spirit of the Lord guides me to say the words they need to hear. We are the bringers of the good news and we are not ashamed of our faith. It is our foundation and we stand on an immovable Rock. He is our refuge and strength and even our refreshment when we are weary. I will proclaim His good deeds forever. I pray those who are suffering will turn to Him for healing of physical, mental and emotional infirmities. He is the Greatest Physician. I am blessed to be broken and weary because He is my strength. He knows exactly how I feel and what I need. What a comfort that is to me. Let us continue to show the love of God to everyone He places on our path, and with the power of the Holy Spirit, lead others to Him. Amen! Let us shine His light to those in darkness and light their wilderness as He lights ours.

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    2. Hallelujah and Amen Bob ๐Ÿ™. Thank you for sharing your inspiring thoughts with us. God bless you. Jeanne, what wonderful words. May the peace of the Lord be with you ๐Ÿ™.

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    3. Amen, Bob and Jeanne! Wonderful, poignant words are right, Janet! I truly feel that when I can be an encourager, a lifter-upper, if you will, I feel so blessed because I know it's the Holy Spirit giving me the opportunity and the words needed! Blessings to the JC Warriors that I feel so blessed and honored to be welcomed into this awesomely loving and encouraging group who love The Lord!

      My niece, Julie, Jessie's sister and who had her first baby (1/15) just before Jessie's unexpected passing on 2/5, is STRUGGLING. Julie is a daily reader of her JC book and a believer. She knows God has a plan but is having such a difficult time with her hormones, emotions, fatigue from no sleep with a new baby, and the tug of war they play these days. While she has this immense and overflowing love for her baby, Olivia Jayne, that all mom's understand, she is then hit with tremendous sadness over the loss of Jessie. We had some long back and forths of texts yesterday with her sharing these feelings with me and me trying to be the encourager and "lifter-upper" of sorts but if you all could pray for Julie, I'd be so grateful. Julie has "light" from this new baby and is so grateful God gave her to them, but the darkness seems to overtake her.

      Healing blessings to all, including family and friends! May you all feel God's love surrounding you! Amen!

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    4. NJS, absolutely lifting Julie to the throne of grace. I call upon the blood & body of Jesus Christ to cover her from the attacks of the enemy. I pray that the despondency over her loss will diminish as she gazes on the sweet face of Olivia Jayne. May she be emersed in the living comfort that only the Holy Spirit can give. Amen

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    5. Amen, thank you Bob. I am currently walking through a situation with my son and his girl... I dont know how to be, I am hurt and disappointed. I have prayed and the Lord answered through your word this morning, thank you for reminding me of my overall purpose, to share the love of Jesus.

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    6. ...emulate Him in all we think, say, and do... Jesus I desire to do so, please help me succeed. Even if You duct-taped my mouth for life, I still want to emulate You so well, that through me, all know Who You are and Whose I am.
      I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

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    7. NJS, Julie has my prayers. I am also praying for her to get whatever help she may need. Post partum depression mixed with grief is a rough mountain to climb alone. Jesus, please help and guide Julie, as only You can. Amen.

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    8. God bless and guide Julie and her family to positive Peace and any help to get there.

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    9. Lord we humbly ask that you will reach out and guide Julie and her family through this challenging time . Please send joy , love , light and whatever else this family needs to be happy and full of joy again. Praying for restoration

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    10. Praying for Julie and Olivia Jayne (the name of one of my Best Friends - Jayne). Let her see the Light, Father! She has a new, sweet baby to help her get through her grief. Prayin for all of you, NJS!. <3

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    11. Dear NJS, Joining prayers for Julie's healing of all spiritual, mental, emotional and physical weaknesses. May God flood her days with His bright light and lift her weary and sorrowful heart. God bless her dear baby, Olivia Jayne. The whole family is reeling from Jessie's passing and dear Julie is coping with hormonal changes and possibly an imbalance because of her broken heart and lack of sleep. May God bring her back to herself so she can give thanks and praise His Name. She will be a better Mother if she can be lifted high above her sadness and exhaustion.
      Father God, You know exactly how she feels. Only You can make a way in her wilderness and lift her spirit as only You know how. Thank you for this in the Name of Jesus and comfort the whole family and bring them peace. They will be with Jessie again. Amen.

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    12. You are all so awesome and kind. I am beyond grateful for your prayers for Julie. I wish I could post a picture of her with Olivia. Such a good little momma already. I knew I could lean on my JC family for prayers. Again, many, many thanks for taking time to pray for Julie. My heart is so full.

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  21. Dear, precious JC family. Haven't posted lately, but always covering you all in prayer๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ™. Thought I would share St.Patrick's prayer:

    May the Strength of God pilot us
    May the Power of God preserve us
    May the Wisdom of God instruct us
    May the Hand of God protect us
    May the Way of God direct us
    May the Shield of God defend us
    May the Host of God guard us
    Against the snares of the evil ones,
    Against temptations of the world.
    May Christ be with us!
    May Christ be before us!
    May Christ be in us!
    Christ be over all!
    May the salvation, Lord,
    Always be ours,
    This day, o Lord, and evermore. Amen

    Thank You Lord for this beautiful blessing from a brother long ago. Happy St. Patrick's day dear loved ones๐Ÿฅฐ

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    1. Jan --- Thank you for sharing this blessed St Patrick's prayer! I so appreciate your prayers! Great blessings over you and your family and this incredible JC Family! In His Grip of Grace and Healing JJ

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    2. Amen, Amen and Amen dear Jan! Just what I needed to feed my soul with. God bless you. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all.
      Praying for you and your husband. And also for you, dear JJ as you remain in His Grip of Grace and Healing. Hope you get good news soon. Trust in the Lord with all your heart. He loves you so dearly. Much love to you and our JC Family and Prayer Warriors.

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    3. Thank you for sharing Jan. Have a blessed St. Patrick's Day. Blessings over you and your loved ones ๐Ÿ™.

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    4. Love this and St Patrick’s heart. Thank you dear Jan G.

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    5. Thanks for sharing this St Patrick's Day Blessing Prayer with us Jan gridley! May today bring more showers and showers of His choicest blessings to us and each of our dear ones. I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

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    6. Thanks, Jan!
      ☘️๐Ÿ’š

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  22. Thank You Jesus. You are so amazing and beautiful Lord. I Bless and praise You Lord. Father, please empower, encourage, and inspire me with spiritual knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. Let Your word flow continuously through me and help me to gain a better, deeper insight and understanding of it. Help me share You and Your word with others in the world. Let me be Your witness in the world for Your glory Lord. You are my reason for being. Protect, comfort, bless, and strengthen these wonderful JC Warriors and their loved ones. Hear their prayers and answer them according to Your will Lord. Thank You for everything Lord. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen ๐Ÿ™. God loves us all!

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    1. What a lovely prayer. Praying with and for all of my JC Family. Blessings Abound!!! :):):)

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  23. God and I are partners. I am His Body on earth today because He is in my body on earth today.
    I represent who God is to others. I am saying Yes! to Him to use this mouth He loaned me as His Mouth. I am saying Yes! to Him to use these hands He loaned me as  His Hands. I am saying Yes! to Him to use these feet He loaned me as His feet. I am saying Yes! to Him to use this face he loaned me as His Face! I am smiling. I am expressing His Heart. I am demonstrating His Love. I am revealing His Power to anyone around me today. What a privilege. Father I thank You for another opportunity to be Your Ambassador in Your World today. Would You give me free access to The Wisdom and Resources of Heaven for myself and others so Thy Will and Thy Purposes will come to pass today? Thank You Father for pouring Your Heavenly Treasure into my earthen vessel again today. With Your Divine Help, May I use and protect it wisely as I demonstrate Your Love, Your Kindness, Your Power, Your Grace to the world around me. Help me to be Your Ambassador. I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. In Jesus Name. Amen.

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  24. So glad for this blog and that I took the time this morning to read the old posts. Two things that spoke to me. Chris's post from 2018 about his struggles with people he has to supervise spoke to me in that I'm currently struggling with this. Yet yesterday, I deliberately put it in God's hands and a meeting I was dreading went so well, that there seems to be hope of things getting better. Right afterwards, I heard a voice that reminded me to thank God, which I did. The other thing that spoke to me was MadFox's post from last year where he was speaking about the pandemic and quoted the 23rd Psalm."Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." It finally made sense that this is what this past year has been. We have been walking through the valley of the shadow of death. But we have nothing to fear because God is with us. Thank you Chris and MadFox and everyone else here.This place is such a blessing.

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    1. Thank you PEBGDesigns, Chris and MadFox. Amen. We may be walking through the valley of the shadow of death because we have all been suffering in many ways through this Pandemic that is going to be around for a while. But He walks through every day and protects His beloved children. Be not afraid!!

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    3. Dear Yahweh I come to YOU through your precious son Jesus Christ/YESHUA, I praise YOU dear LORD, for another day and opportunity to be with YOU, and make better choices. I had an epiphany yesterday, as I wandered outside praying, YOU helped me to realize, to see how I’m not honoring the temple YOU have blessed me with, my body. Although I strive in so many ways to stay healthy, I unfortunately have some habits that are not making my life better, or my health. Dear LORD, I ask for forgiveness for taking for granted my beautiful vessel & temple YOU have blessed me with, YOU insured I was healthy enough to have my two amazing children, which I will never be able to thank YOU enough for. And knowing how much they both love YOU brings me great comfort & Joy . LORD I praise YOU for the strength and determination YOU have blessed me with to remove that which is no good from my life , it may not all be eliminated in a day but in time I know I will be freed from these habits and will have replaced them with time spent with YOU, as well as time spreading YOUR Word and doing works that are fruitful ๐Ÿ™❤️
      YOU said in the last days YOU would pour YOUR Holy Spirit upon the world, I’m asking for that dear LORD and thanking YOU for blessing me with the HOLY SPIRIT, to guide ALL of my actions and words. I do not want to be a part of this world dear LORD.
      I pray for all our prayer warriors here, just as I also pray for my brothers and sisters in both congregations I attend as well as the children and people of the world. LORD I ask for the hidden knowledge, and further direction, please lead me.
      I ask these things in YOUR son’s precious name Jesus Christ,
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  25. "Allow the light of My healing Presence to shine into the deepest recesses of your being--cleansing, healing, refreshing, and renewing you. Trust Me enough to fully accept the full forgiveness that I offer you continually...."
    Dear heavenly Father I thank you for this beautiful gift of cleansing, healing, refreshing, renewing and the continued forgiveness that You give, that I absolutely need! Amen

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    1. Lord, I am drawing closer. Using my crayons and sketch pad, closer looks like the new purple as blue gets closer to red, and they become one.
      When no one else seems to understand me, help me simply draw closer to You. Help me Rejoice in You, The Only One who completely understands me and loves me perfectly, anyway. As my reservoir becomes filled with Your Love, would you help me become a reservoir of love, overflowing love into the lives of others?
      I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

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    2. Lord when I lost my dad and sister that was a difficult time and I felt abandoned! Till today I feel disappointed ! Would you heal my heart and soul! When I feel lonely, help me draw closer to you.

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    3. Amen ABC! What a gift it is that we can come to Him to be made anew again, cleansed, renewed, encouraged, lifted and perfectlyh loved.
      Dear Brie. He understands me even better than my husband of almost 40 years understands me. I am so perfectly loved and understood. You do share His love with us every day. Thanks my sister!

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  26. Audra, How is your husband's back situation? I have been praying for him and the new town you were considering.
    Please know that I read and pray for all, whether or not I post.

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  27. Brie, hubby's back is still very painful. He has powered thru it to make this as best a vacation as we could. We made some great connections at a local church and have come back around to the idea that a move is not what we need. The illusion is that somewhere 'out there' is where the fruits of retirement lay. When we stay in the present with gratitude we are reminded again that we have more than enough for everything we need. We are so blessed to know the Lord.
    Thank you for your continued prayers, I'm learning that I am not the most patient caregiver when my partner needs to depend on me for so much. Not a pretty revelation...I want to be and do better, thank you Jesus!

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      Yes, Audra, I can relate to "Searching" "Beyond The Reef" into "Somewhere Out There" rather than staying in the present with gratitude.
      I did not major in Nursing because I lack patient patience.
      Praying for your patient and your patience!
      Love to you and our JC Family. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

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    2. Sorry Audra that your husband's back is still not better. Such bad timing but God is with you both. Praying that God will guide you to be his perfect nurse. He certainly is loved and cared for. He is also in God's Hands. May you receive much strength as you take care of him. Much love.

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    3. Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. May they be returned to you tenfold.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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  28. Dear JC Family - I have much on my heart as I go to bed, tonight. I am praying for MadFox - that the COVID restrictions have been lifted and they will allow his wife, son &/or RN Daughter to be with him in the next few days. MadFox - if you are on here, please know that you are in my DH's prayers and mine. We love you, Brother - praying for you, tomorrow and the next few days, as your body rebuilds your immunity.
    Alos, JC Family - I am scheduled for a Mammogram tomorrow afternoon, 4:15, EST. Any of you who have prayed for me know the big deal this is in my mind (and I repeat - IN MY MIND). I have nothing to fear Hx-wise; just the past experiences of beloved family and friends who have dealt with Cancer. It is time for me to put all of that to rest. "Be responsible. Put it to rest!. Give it to God. Do it afraid!" those are the words I have tucked in my heart along with His mighty Word. I feel like a whiney, cryey baby! GET OVER IT!! Still - asking for prayers as I face my feat and get this thing OVER WITH! Prayers, blessings and love to all of you. Heading to bed. We know He is on the Night Watch! Sigh.

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    1. Praying for you and your Mammogram, Norah I got the Bingo Card out and the Marker hovering over B9. Love and prayers until you say, All Clear on the right and the left!

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  29. *Please forgive the typos! I'm used to FB or text, when I can CORRECT. You get me thought - I know you who are praying, get what I'm saying! LOL!

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  30. AND...update! MadFox will have his stem cell transplant NEXT week! More time to pray! Please pray that the COVID restrictions are lifted and his &/or son or daughter will be allowed in with him. Taking a deeeep breath for our Brother, MadFox. Having been through it - we say, the more time to pray, the better! <3

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    1. I am continuing in constant prayer for our MadFox. Do you know the date?

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  31. *his WIFE, and/or son or daughter will be allowed in!

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    1. Praying without ceasing for our dear MadFox and praising our merciful God that his Wife and/or son or daughter can be with him. The Lord is always at his side, holding his Hand and strengthen him and giving him courage.

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  32. Norah - Praying comforting prayers for sweet sleep and the blessed assurance that Jesus knows your fears and His presence is there to reassure and comfort you.

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    1. Praying with you for dear Norah. I know how important sweet sleep is and I pray both of you are receiving your rest. Rest in Him who loves you.

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  33. Praying for our Father's blessings over all B 9 Norah! Family at your side, Mad ๐ŸฆŠ. And to anyone else in need of encouragement and healing. In Jesus's name we ask, we trust, we love. AMEN!

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  34. Joining you all in prayer this morning and adding an amen.

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  35. Prayers please dear family. Arthroscopy procedure on left knee at 10am today. Cleaned the house, made food for hubby, got the garden mulched so the weeds don't take over, etc. Sitting back & waiting for recovery is not my thing. Loving the idea of reading JC calling past posts๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜Š. Love & blessings๐Ÿ’•

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    1. Praying for you and your medical team, Jan, that our Jehovah Rapha guides the hands fixing you and your procedure and recovery go better and than expected! I totally understand the house cleaning and food prep for the hub. The "sit still" part so you can heal isn't easy but oh-so necessary. May you have peace as you sit still! Sending love, healing, and patience your way!

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    2. Praying for a successful surgery Jan. Take the recovery time to refresh and relax even though it's difficult for you. God bless!

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    3. Praying for you, procedure, hubby etc. Recovery is a time, a golden opportunity for the Lord to bless you and use you in ways He can't when you're busy, busy.

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    4. Praying all went well because the Lord was guiding it all. Thank You Jesus!

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    5. Rest in Him and trust in His faithfulness! He will be with you through this and then He will lead you through your therapy and recovery! The best is yet to come.

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    6. In prayer, we warriors are on it for you, Jan Gridley, and for all JC WARRIORS needing prayer. Over, under, around, and through, consider yourself smothered, covered, chuncked, diced, covered, capped, and topped in 360 degrees of prayers. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

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    7. I'm in on these prayers for Jan and any and all facing joint pain and replacements! Consider it all joy, how hard that can be, but blessings are to be discovered!

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  36. Jan gridley - Sending love, prayers, blessings and patience.

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  37. Praying for you, Jan Gridley! Enjoy reading, know that we are all praying for you....waiting on that Victory Dance!

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  38. Sassy Mom --- Standing in the gap for your friend Sandi.
    Jan --- Standing in the gap for your knee to recover.
    My Papa God, I just come boldly into the Throne of Grace to obtain mercy and find grace for Sandi and Jan. I Declare Your WHOLENESS to each of their bodies. I believe it is Your will for them to be well in mind, body, soul and spirit. Cover them with the Most Precious Blood of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, from the top of their heads to the soles of their feet. I Declare they are Washed in The Blood, Covered in The Blood, Saved by The Blood, Healed by the Blood, and devil you CAN'T DEFEAT The Blood! Papa God, let the fire of Your healing love pass through their bodies and make them whole. Saturate them with Your Holy presence and draw them ever closer to You every moment of their lives. In Jesus' name, I pray and believe, AMEN and AMEN.
    In His Grip of Grace --- JJ

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    1. Thank you SassyMom, Norah & JJ wow! Sandi & I are for sure COVERED!, indeed, the enemy cannot stand against the blood of the risen Lamb! Love & blessings dear ones.๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ™

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    2. Sending healing prayers, Jan for your procedure today. May God bless the doctors, nurses, technicians, and all involved in your care. May your knee be WELL! Amen

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    3. Praying you are resting well, dear Jan, and lying down using a lot of ice.

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    4. Praying you Will be resting well after a smooth God guided procedure.

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    5. Gathering in prayer with you to experience God in our midst. Amen and Amen again and again to every Word our JJ prayed. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

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  39. Thank You Lord Jesus; 'You know me far better than I know myself. You comprehend me in all my complexity; no detail of my life is hidden from You.' I can completely relax in Your Presence.
    Thank You, it is wonderful that You know me so well.
    Thank You for being patient with me.
    Thank You for Grace and Mercy ever pouring from Your Throne, completely enveloping me.
    Thank You that there are no secret places within me; that all of You is fully resident in all of me and knows me through and through.
    Thank You for Your "Cleansing, Healing, Refreshing, Renewing".

    Spirit of the Living God,
    Fall afresh on me,
    Spirit of the Living God,
    Fall afresh on me.
    Break me, melt me, mold me, fill me.
    Spirit of the Living God,
    Fall afresh on me.
    In Jesus Mighty Name Amen.

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  40. Sharing my blessings with my Prayer Warriors. After sharing today's Bible Gateway verse with my precious cousin Shelby
    "The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. - Psalm 23:1-3 NLT" I received this response.

    "Thank you so much for this, just such a conformation.
    Oh how the Holy Spirit has been teaching me in this the last two nights. How in the wording …. HE… goes… before… ME. HE IS MY… HE makes ME…. HE leads ME… HE restores ME… HE feeds ME… HE anoints ME. Then HE exults ME…by running MY…cup over. Goodness and mercy following… ME… and … I … praise the LORD… will dwell in HIS HOUSE FOREVER. Humbling SELF by letting HIM go before ME… THE GOOD SHEPHERD!" Thank You Jesus for blessing my life with many BELIEVER'S.

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    1. Beautiful response from your dear cousin Shelby! So much truth and comfort! I will not worry because He goes before me. Amen

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    2. Dear Sassy Mom,
      Oh, how I praise and thank the Holy Spirit for what He is doing in your Life! He is the most INCREDIBLE TEACHER and Helper, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day! HOLY Spirit, You are God (1JOHN 5:7);I would be ungodly and godless without You. Holy Spirit, You are the PARACLETOS (the One who stands by; our 'advocate' our 'helper'; John 14:26, original Greek) I would be alone and defenseless without you! The 'response' you received are words of a WARRIOR'S Spirit!!! These are words that you want to put down into your spirit, till you know that you know, that you know!!! This is what satan fears! You become a danger to him because you know, down deep inside your spirit, that you serve The Most High God and no other. And, you know that our Lord God can do SUPERABUNDTANTLY above ALL that we dare ask or think; because with God ALL things are possible! And best of all, The Great I AM has the FINAL SAY and oh, how He Loves us!!! HALLELUJAH!!

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      Thank you for your encouragement, kind words, beautiful prayers and words of truth and wisdom you speak to JC Family. Oh how He loves us!!! AMEN AND HALLELUJAH. YOU ARE LOVED!!!!

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  41. Happy St. Patrick’s day to alI! I married an Irishman so I’ll be cooking up a storm today. God already helped me make my Irish soda bread. He is so good.

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    1. Cook on Jeanne! May our Good God Almighty continue to fill all of you you and all of your meals with Love, until you and your meals become a reservoir of love, overflowing into the lives of other people. In Jesus' Name. Anen.

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  42. A note from my dear friend Sandi. "My goodness, your prayer group is wonderful!" I add a note of AMEN, GRATITUDE, PRAISE and THANKS to JC Warriors for joining me in prayers for Sandi.

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  44. You fed me well with that beautiful song. Just what I needed to lift my weary heart. Thanks dear sister! Much love and gratitude.

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  45. Honestly, JC Family - I've had NO time to get on here, all day & I am SPENT. Casework is over the moon - FULL MOON - always a difference in my Casework, (I'm. SO TIRED. But persevering. As we are always encourage each other to do.). Tomorrow, I will read, again. I have 2 little boys on my couch, sound asleep. Had much needed time with my Youngest Son - my Kindred Spirit, and for that I am SO thankful. Yes, I will get up early tomorrow morning and fix them breakfast and read JC and thank God, I'm alive! Love you, JC Family. Please pray for me and my Family (all across the board!), and our upcoming Family Vacation, which is the ONLY thing on my Bucket List, and happening late March, early April. I'M SO NERVOUS about this time - we are SO ACROSS the board. Trusting God, that all will be well. <3 Love you, JC Fam & thank you for your prayers. ALWAYS praying for you!

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    1. Dearest Norah, Continuing to pray for you for strength and for God’s help in organizing your work papers and guiding you in your life. So happy you spent precious quality time with your littles and son! Praying you get your rest because you have so much on your plate. God bless you and your family in all ways. Put that family get together into God’s Hand's and leave it there. Love you!

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  46. Perfect future plans are God's blessing for you and your family, Norah. Rest assured!

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  47. We had many blessings today, thank you Jesus! Excited for what the morning LIGHT will bring. Actually, this bright full moon may very well bring more blessings upon my pillow ,๐Ÿ˜ด๐Ÿฅฑ๐Ÿ›Œ ๐Ÿ™

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  48. So happy dear Audra that God is shining His bright light on your path today!
    Me too! So happy to have a beautiful baby granddaughter, Evelyn Mary. Can’t wait to meet her in California when the time is right! Thank You Jesus!

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  49. Dear Keith, Praying your burns are healing and you’re tolerating the pain. God will turn this trial into good as only He can. I know you feel this way too. Rest well dear brother.

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  50. Dear MadFox, Hope you got to celebrate your Anniversary in a very special way! God bless you and your wife and family always.

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  51. Happy St. Patrick's Day dear JC Family. God bless your day in every way. Had my Gabriel for a sleepover so this morning is all about pancakes. May we continue to see God's faithfulness and receive answers to our prayers.

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  52. Just read Madfox’s good news - thank you Jesus! What a gift to be a part of this amazing group of prayer warriors!!

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  53. Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints or is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. (Isaiah 40:28). Do not overwork to become rich; because of your own understanding, cease! (Proverbs 23:4).

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    1. Amen! He is everlasting and so is His mercy, love and compassion. He understands us like none other.

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  54. Psalm 139:1 " O Lord, you have searched me and known me!"
    " no detail of your life is hidden from Me. I view you through eyes of grace, so don't be afraid of My intimate awareness."
    So blessed, what absolute peace tranquility and trust that knowledge brings.
    He knows each one of us totally.
    No striving to be understood, no misunderstanding. So wonderful to be fully relaxed in Him. Thank You Jesus, You know me fully.

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  55. Psalm 19 ( AMPC)
    To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
    1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows and proclaims His handiwork.
    2 Day after day pours forth speech, and night after night shows forth knowledge.
    3 There is no speech nor spoken word [from the stars]; their voice is not heard.
    4 Yet their voice [in evidence] goes out through all the earth, their sayings to the end of the world. Of the heavens has God made a tent for the sun,
    5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber; and it rejoices as a strong man to run his course.
    6 Its going forth is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the ends of it; and nothing [yes, no one] is hidden from the heat of it.
    7 The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the [whole] person; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
    8 The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes.
    9 The [reverent] fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
    10 More to be desired are they than gold, even than much fine gold; they are sweeter also than honey and drippings from the honeycomb.
    11 Moreover, by them is Your servant warned (reminded, illuminated, and instructed); and in keeping them there is great reward.
    12 Who can discern his lapses and errors? Clear me from hidden [and unconscious] faults.
    13 Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then shall I be blameless, and I shall be innocent and clear of great transgression.
    14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my [firm, impenetrable] Rock and my Redeemer.

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  56. Celebrating and continuing to pray with all of you! MadFox, I was up early, celebrating your victory and those that are yet to come. Praying for a glorious day in spite of the gray rain - He shines in each of us. Jeanne - I'll be over for pancakes soon. HA HA...
    Lifting each of my dear family who will all be together tomorrow afternoon. Praying for my cases and resolution for many who are waiting. Let me be your light, Lord. Remembering that we are each seen 'through eyes of grace.' What a blessing.
    Enjoy this day, Dear Family.

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  57. Someone help me understand why people call you 'controlling' when they are the lazy ones that make you do everything for them???

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  58. Stop doing everything for them and when they ask you to do those things, tell them they’re too controlling.
    God doesn’t want us to get weak from well doing. Get some well deserved rest dear sister. God bless your day.

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  59. Good morning, sweet JC family and Happy St. Patrick's Day. The word 'forgiveness' is mentioned a couple of times in the passage today and has stood out. The message I received this morning regarding this is: forgiveness is a gift You have given us, Lord, as a pathway to change our minds and hearts. Thank You for filling me with this wonderful gift so it will spill over onto others.

    Have a wonderful weekend of peace, love and blessings from our savior. And as always, stay connected to The Vine.

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  60. Thank you Suzanne! Amen and Amen. If God can forgive us for our terrible mistakes and sins, we should also forgive each other. We reap what we sow so we should sow in mercy and forgiveness. I know many dear people suffering because they are estranged from dear ones because one of them won’t forgive the other. God can soften their hearts toward one another, so we continue to pray for His amazing help. Thank You Father in Jesus’ Name for reconciling them and all those going through the same thing in our JC family. Amen.

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  61. Mark 11:25 - And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

    Luke 6:37 - Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

    Matthew 6:14 - For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

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  62. Go to God when you're in your fiery trials and trust Him that He will refresh and recover you from all the damage the enemy has done to you.
    The enemy wants you distracted and to focus on Him.
    Rest, peace, joy, and strength comes from being in the presence of the Lord.

    WAR = WORSHIP & RESIST then the WICKED ARE RESTRICTED!

    GOD ALWAYS WINS!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
    These are GLORY DAYS, not gloomy days!

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    1. Hallelujah JJ! We have the victory in and through Christ Jesus!!! God bless ๐Ÿ™.

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    2. HALLELUJAH-ing with the J's, Janet, JJ, and Jesus. Now 2 or more are gathered in His Name! In the WAR of Worship And Resisting the Wicked Are Restricted, there is Peace.
      Top of His Morning to you JC family.

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    3. Aye all! ☘️ There is no seat at our table for the enemy! RESIST and DISMISS!

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  63. We have been made anew because we were forgiven. God is so merciful and Jesus bought our freedom from sin. He was a Ransom for many. So we must forgive others and love them unconditionally. I understand how hard it is to forgive those who have done us wrong. But that shows that we are paying God's unconditonal love forward and obeying Him. God forgave our wrongdoings, especially all the foolish sins we committed when we were young and trying to find ourselves. When I surrended to Jesus, I knew I was Home and now so many years later, I am still sure no one loves me or understands me like He does. Thank You Jesus!
    Happy St Patrick's day to all. I married a fine Irishman so I consider myself Irish by marriage. l'll wear the green even when I'm singing in Church this morning. May God bless our new day, heal all our weaknesses, heal and comfort our loved ones, and answer our prayers in Jesus' Name. Amen

    An Irish Blessing
    May the road rise to meet you,
    May the wind be always at your back.
    May the sun shine warm upon your face,
    The rains fall soft upon your fields.
    And until we meet again,
    May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

    Numbers 6:24-26
    The 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.


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    1. Amen Jeanne ๐Ÿ™. God bless and peace be with you!

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    2. Amen, blessed enjoy your day. Our son with his family emigrated to Dublin, Eire.

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    3. Dear Jeanne ---- Speaking Abundant Life and Blessings to you and your family.

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    4. Echoing Jeanne's Irish blessing onto all of you. Blessings of peace, love and tranquility to you all. God bless.

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    5. Thanks dear Janet, Peter, JJ and Suzanne!! You all blessed my day! Have a happy one guided by God, and wear the green! We’re all Irish today! ๐Ÿ’—

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  64. Heavenly Father, thank You and bless Your holy name! I praise You Lord always and thank You Jesus! Lord, I am so grateful that You know me completely and understand everything about me. I am so grateful and privileged to be Your child. I can't thank You enough Lord! You are my Everything! Light up the way before me in which I should go and help me to walk along the path You have prepared just for me. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen ๐Ÿ™.

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    1. What a wonderful, significant Lord we serve--who walks along with us on the path He created just for us! HALLELUJAH!!!
      Great Worship, Janet!

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    2. Typo --- Should read Magnificent Lord.

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    3. Amen!! Blessed and thankful.

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  65. What an absolute blessรจd relief to understand that because we are in Jesus Christ, we are free - untethered, from the law of sin and spiritual death.
    Romans 8:1-2 (NIV): "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death."
    It is so very precious that our Lord Jesus know every element of our being, every thought, intention, every deed, every need; there's nothing about each of us He cannot know for He is Omniscient - ALL knowing.
    ‭‭Psalm 139:1-24 AMPC‬‬
    1 "O Lord, you have searched me [thoroughly] and have known me.
    2 You know my downsitting and my uprising; You understand my thought afar off.
    3 You sift and search out my path and my lying down, and You are acquainted with all my ways.
    4 For there is not a word in my tongue [still unuttered], but, behold, O Lord, You know it altogether.
    5 You have beset me and shut me in–behind and before, and You have laid Your hand upon me.
    6 Your [infinite] knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high above me, I cannot reach it.
    7 Where could I go from Your Spirit? Or where could I flee from Your presence?
    8 If I ascend up into heaven, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol (the place of the dead), behold, You are there.
    9 If I take the wings of the morning or dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
    10 Even there shall Your hand lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me.
    11 If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me and the night shall be [the only] light about me,
    12 Even the darkness hides nothing from You, but the night shines as the day; the darkness and the light are both alike to You.
    13 For You did form my inward parts; You did knit me together in my mother's womb.
    14 I will confess and praise You for You are fearful and wonderful and for the awful wonder of my birth! Wonderful are Your works, and that my inner self knows right well. 15 My frame was not hidden from You when I was being formed in secret [and] intricately and curiously wrought [as if embroidered with various colors] in the depths of the earth [a region of darkness and mystery].
    16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance, and in Your book all the days [of my life] were written before ever they took shape, when as yet there was none of them.
    17 How precious and weighty also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them!
    18 If I could count them, they would be more in number than the sand. When I awoke, [could I count to the end] I would still be with You.
    19 If You would [only] slay the wicked, O God, and the men of blood depart from me–
    20 Who speak against You wickedly, Your enemies who take Your name in vain!
    21 Do I not hate them, O Lord, who hate You? And am I not grieved and do I not loathe those who rise up against You?
    22 I hate them with perfect hatred; they have become my enemies.
    23 Search me [thoroughly], O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts!
    24 And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."

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    1. Peter, you had me at Psalm 139! How I love the Psalms! Thank you for sharing.
      May the Lord Bless you greatly!

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    2. So very true!! Thanks Peter! And me too! I could stay in the Psalms forever. They teach us how to bear our souls to God.

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  66. Dear Heavenly Father God,
    I come directly to You. Would YOU please direct my path and direct my words, and direct my deep dependence on You. I come directly to You. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!

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  67. We have direct access to God through the Holy Spirit.
    Ephesians 2:18
    Thank you Jesus!!!!

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  68. Praying with you and for you, dear Brie and Audra! Standing on the Cornerstone that never crumbles. Amen and Amen.

    Ephesians 2:18-19
    For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.

    Christ Our Cornerstone๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’—

    Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,

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  69. Amen and Amen. God's Blessings for all this day. John H.

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    1. Thanks dear John H. God bless you too and your wife and family.

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  70. IN YOUR PRESENCE - https://youtu.be/KkfczjtUASo

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  71. That beautiful song always blesses me. Thanks dear Sassy Mom. I'm off to sleep. Hope you're resting now too. God is on the Night Watch and we're in His good and able Hands.

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  72. HOW do I join this wonderful group? Subscribe to this JC blog?

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