I meet you in the stillness of your soul. It is there that I seek to commune with you. A person who is open to My Presence is exceedingly precious to Me. My eyes search to and fro throughout the earth, looking for one whose heart is seeking Me. I see you trying to find Me; our mutual search results in joyful fulfillment.
Stillness of soul is increasingly rare in this world addicted to speed and noise. I am pleased with your desire to create space where you and I can meet. Don't be discouraged by the difficulty of achieving this goal. I monitor all your efforts and am blessed by each of your attempts to seek My Face.
Zechariah 2:13
English Standard Version
Be silent, all flesh, before the Lord, for he has roused himself from his holy dwelling.
2 Chronicles 16:9
New King James Version
For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. In this you have done foolishly; therefore from now on you shall have wars.
Psalm 23:2-3
New King James Version
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
My Prayer
Heavenly Father, sometimes I need to just stop. I need to halt and not be so busy with so many different things. Remind me that I need times of lying down, and being beside still waters, for you to restore my soul. Sometimes when I am busy my world gets cloudy with so many different inputs and I put you aside. I want to be a loyal follower. I don't want to be inconsistent. Help me to be more silent and turn off the TV, my phone, and everything that distracts me day in and day out. I want to sit on your path and enjoy Your presence.
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God is good ... ⚓️❤️
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DeleteAll the time. AMEN
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DeleteHappy Easter JC Family! ✝️♥️👍📖🙏👏
Oh yes he has. I am sitting expecting a miracle. My grand daughter desperately needs a home to rent. I am sitting in front of a place that is empty in Boise patiently waiting for someone to come by so I can get contact info. Please pray for Brandy to get a home. I am waiting because I believe. God bless you.
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DeleteYes, God is good! JC Family, please pray for a successful back surgery for my mother (scheduled for next week). Also, please pray that she experiences the peace of Christ throughout this journey. 🙏🏽❤️
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DeleteMay the Lord bless us, and keep us middle Lord, shine his face upon us, and bring us peace as we are the witnesses these last days spreading the gospel everywhere Amen
DeleteTo be still in His presence and just be. That is what I need.
ReplyDeleteLord I don't want to have to sit on a secluded beach somewhere to have to find Stillness and peace. Help me and show me how to find that Stillness and peace right in the midst of my typical busy day. I want to have Jesus time throughout the day because every time I find it I find peace and rest no matter what is going on around me. I know you will speak to me and I know you will give me rest. I just have to make the move. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to find rest anytime anywhere anyplace. You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteHe is amazing! So grateful for all His blessings! Joining in prayer for the JC readers on this new day, may we hear His Call.
DeleteGOD give the knowledge for reassurance knowing in your will being done that your are for me and is meant for no nothing more. My true meaning and purpose for this life is for you and your plans already in motion attached with eternal love and forgiving grace .
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DeleteLord thank you for being patient with me. There was a time when I was easily distracted. I tried to sit still and read your word. So many times I had to go away run away to hear your voice. And when I did you are always there feeling me with your spirit and guiding me. Looking back now I see why you have taken me from that place and brought me here. As I now sit every morning disciplining myself in a beauty once I recognize the importance of doing this. If I do not receive my daily bread and your living water I just cannot begin my day. You have revealed to me the importance of this special time together. I like a student going to college I know the importance of studying for something that is so much better than any degree that the world can offer. Thank you for your patience with walking with me day by day week by week and helping me get to this place. I never thought I could get to this place. But I have. And again you have been so patient with me. I beg I beg I beg of you that you continue to use me as your servant because I love you so much and you have done so much for me. I do not know how anybody can survive without you. Cuz I certainly cannot even take a breath without the knowledge of your love and peace. And Lord I would also like to take this time to pray for that awful situation on YouTube with that woman shooter. I pray for that woman's family and the pain that they must be feeling. What a lost soul she must have been. The wickedness in the sin that people get lost in. The bondage that keeps them away from you and causes them to do such evil out of such desperation. All we can do Lord is look up to you and know that this is also part of your plan. All those people involved I pray will find you and you will be glorified. I say this in Jesus name amen
ReplyDeleteThis morning I was practically begging to experience God's presence, and finally realized that I was already in it but taking for granted the characteristics that proved this. Once realized, I then rested and appreciated His blessings which are easily forgotten.
ReplyDeleteSo enjoying the sweet stillness of this morning. It's peaceful, quiet and I can absorb Your Word and Presence, which I know if it's ever missing, I am the one who has moved, not You. Yesterday afternoon, I was able to enjoy this stillness mentioned in JC. It came under the guise (at first) of not feeling well. I rested, took care of myself, was quiet. Today, my health is restored. Thank you, Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, for all of my loved ones. Thank you for helping me put away my worries and concerns and look to you for my answers, knowing full well, that our needs will be met, as always. That my children and grands are protected and blessed. That you know our/their every need and have so generously provided. Prayers for all of my JC Family. Enjoy this blessed day.
ReplyDeleteGiving thanks for the peace that passes all understanding. Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 Abundant blessings for my JC Family.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jesus for my "war room". Our private place to do battle for my family, friends & JC community. I claim Ephesians 6 as my choice of weapons to defeat the forces of darkness that war against us. Lead the way Lord in the battle against strongholds of tobacco addiction in my two sons. They both know it's wrong but they can't seem to break free of it! Help them Lord to find their way out of this captivity. Break the chains of this stronghold in Jesus name! Amen!
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DeleteLord I pray that today we all STOP DROP and ROLL in the presence and beauty of the Holy Spirit. We KNOW You are there awaiting our presence and promising us yours. Your goodness and mercy literally FOLLOW us all the days of our lives and I cant imagine doing this life without that pursuing of us by You. I,we,love you Lord and call on your presence today.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Amen!
ReplyDeleteThank you Father for knowing I need your presence
ReplyDeleteI woke this morning with the song on my heart - Holy Spirit you are welcome here, come flood this place and fill the atmosphere .... in your presence Lord. So thankful for another day. How important it is to be still with the Lord. Beginning a day in this fashion with prayer and meditation on the word arms us with the armor of Christ to battle the enemy. I pray that I am sensitive to my words and actions to others today that all I do reflects the love of Christ that lives in me. I am at peace this morning by the grace of God.
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Just really love this song too! What a lovely song! It always makes me feel so blessed. Thanks for the link dear Audra! Amen
DeleteThank u jesus amen amen
ReplyDeleteAfter reading everyone's posts from yesterday and absorbing the beauty of the Word provided by each of you, I humbly go to bed with a peaceful heart. So many words of wisdom, of praise and of thankfulness are written on this blog. I am thankful to be able to read them and take in all of the beauty, simplicity and joy that You have provided.
ReplyDeleteTomorrow is Saturday, and I will enjoy the stillness of waking up whenever I want and once again applying Your Word to my life, and that of our family needs.
I pray for my Daughter In Love and the recovery she is experiencing. Father, give her not only the strength to regain recovery but the acknowledgment that it comes from You. Let her see her goodness and tenacity to never give up. Bless my son as the takes care of her and my daughter for helping. Let them see Your love in their midst.
Praying for my sister in law (love), who is walking the tightrope of life...give her peace as she decides which way she wants to go and give all of us, her family, the grace to let her decide.
Praying for all of you, my JC Family, who selflessly provide the Word to us each day, as you study, as you give thanks. It means the world to me - even when it has taken me 18 hours to catch up. God Bless each of you - Bob (your Lenten messages have meant so much), Maplewood, your steadfast thankfulness. Every. Single. Day. Such faithfulness to wake up rejoicing and thankful leaves me in awe. Sassy Mom, JJ, Jan, MadFox, CO, Fern, Loveconquersall - I look for your posts, your prayers, your victories. If I've left out your name, it's only because I'm tired, but trust me, I cherish each of your posts and the hearts you share.
I will wake up tomorrow and read again and give thanks for the day and pray that...maybe, no - absolutely, I will start to make order of the clutter and chaos that is trying to reign in our home. God, give me the strength and discipline to start getting rid of this excess and make order in the rooms of our home.
Praying for relief from this Pandemic; healing for those sick, mercy and grace to keep us all safe. Prayers for our former Pastor's Mom, who is infected with COVID-19 and struggling. And for our local Physician who has also contracted the virus and is in ICU. Be with them, Father and heal them or release them from their pain, in the name of Jesus. Christ.
Praying also for the recovery of your Pastor and your Physician. Father God, these are your faithful servants who are now suffering. You are greater than this Pandemic. Thank you for healing them and restoring them to perfect health so they can continue to serve You with renewed strength of body and spirit. Thank you for healing all your people who are suffering and dry the tears of all those who have lost loved ones. Encourage all those who are living in fear from the media and who are depressed, discouraged and lonely. Protect your heroes on the frontline who are trying to help us survive. Give us all courage and strength of faith, and your wisdom to make right decisions. Thank you for this new day. Let it be a productive one to glorify you. Protect us and all our loved ones from this virus. End the hardship and bring us into the golden day when people will be united in faith, rejoicing, thanksgiving and fellowship. We ask this in the powerful name of Your Son, Jesus Christ.
DeleteNorah, thank you for always being light. You and so many others here in this JC family bring me joy as I start my morning each day. More times than not I am in tears before I leave this page, knowing I am gaining guidance from amazing men and women (brothers and sisters) of Christ. Thank you all. Love, Darcy
DeleteLord, I give thanks for the beauty of Norah's heart and that she opens it up to all of us to come in and find a place. For all that she holds dear, bless each and everyone. For the specific needs that she has shared out of her love for individuals in her life, I add my prayers to the others being offered; Lord, bring healing, bring wholeness and fill each with love for You in return for Your love of them. Amen
DeleteLord, you hear our pleas and declarations. Everyone is dealing with the pandemic situation in unique ways. Thank you for lighting us up as prayer warriors on behalf of those that don't choose this activity as a viable means to recovery. I am so grateful to be amongst you who know the truth and share my language. Thank you Holy Spirit for your Presence within. Your blessings inspire so many who don't yet see. Be well everyone. Be safe. Enjoy Peace at home or wherever you are. ♥️
DeleteGreat devotion for today. Sometimes we try to glorify but it doesn't go as well as we planned. I loved reading: "I monitor all your efforts and am blessed by each of your attempts to seek My Face." God gives us a star on our forehead just for trying to please Him. The prayer sure did talk to me. Lately I have been trying to do way too much for Easter and I wanted to sing every night. Tonight I was the only choir member again at the Saturday vigil. But I was so blessed to see so many young people getting baptized and confirmed. Hope all of my family get a little extra rest. We serve Him better when we are refreshed and renewed. He knows that and He urges me to go to sleep.
DeleteNorah - Joining warriors in prayers of encouragement for your Pastor's mom, local Physician, and your loved ones who are mentioned.
ReplyDeleteI come here to start my morning every day. I feel so blessed to be part of this JC family. I read your words and can I please echo what Norah said in hers: I look for your posts, your prayers, your victories. I cherish each of your posts and the hearts you share. I am now praying for you and I am ever so grateful that when I asked for prayer a couple weeks ago you came out so strong and caring. Thank you all for your part in this place where we can meet. Love, Kathy
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayers, Kathy. I am being blessed in and through them. God be with you.
DeleteThanks for all your prayers dear Kathy. You are in mine and in my heart. Much love!
DeleteHeavenly Father, I thank for the gift of another day. I ask for the strength we need, moment by moment. Thank You for being as approachable as You are and making it easy for me to loosen my grip on all the earthly things of this world and tighten my grip on You. I pray this in Jesus’name.
ReplyDelete“I meet you in the stillness of your soul”. Well, with what’s going on now, God’s got the attention of many and rightfully so. It’s sad how it will take a crisis like this to get His children’s attention to be still in their souls. Yes, God knows stillness of the soul seems hard to achieve in a social media, modern technology, busy world! Nevertheless, God is always searching this earth looking for His children who are attempting to seek Him. He knows it can be difficult, but we can do “all things through Christ who strengthens us” and when God sees our efforts, it gives Him great pleasure! 2 Chronicles states: “For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him..”. He desires a relationship with us, a relationship that consist of constant 2-way communication. God wants to talk to us and wants us to be receptive. He wants us to find the quiet time and space for Him. After all, we make time for so many other unnecessary things and activities. There is so much to His incredible creation that He wants us to enjoy and experience, but most importantly to spend time feeding in His Word because He speaks through it. King David cried in Psalm 62:5, “My soul, wait thou only upon God…” God marvels at the quietness of our hearts and this doesn’t only mean silently, it implies stillness. Prayer, meditation, trusting God, are all part of stillness.
Dear Father, Please help our capacity for receiving You to grow each day in the stillness of our soul. You have designed us to be filled with all Your heavenly gifts. Fill us with joy, peace and love today, In Jesus’s name.
Wishing all a blessed and fruitful Saturday.
Maplewood, NJ
I agree with you, Maplewood, NJ, what a sad commentary on human nature it is that it takes a crisis to get our attention and we are all guilty to one degree or another. The comment from today's JC reading, "in this world addicted to speed and noise" resonated within me, how this crisis has brought all of that to a screeching halt. Am I seeing the hand of God at work for the good of His creation? If so, I humble myself before the Lord and confess that I am as guilty of that as well. Lord, have mercy.
DeleteAmen Maplewood, Amen!!! Thank you
DeleteThank you dear Maplewood for that beautiful prayer. It is God's desire that all should come to him in true faith, holiness, trust and thanksgiving. Let us be open to Him so he can fill every part of us with the joy and peace of believing, and his great love and peace so we can share it and lead others to Him every day. May He take all of our fears, worries and grief into rejoicing. Thanking Him for his faithfulness in our lives and also thanking Him for my dear JC Family who never fails to fill me up with joy and encouragement. Be strong and hopeful. God is greater than this Pandemic and He will not disappoint.
ReplyDeleteI just lost my dear 95 year old Uncle yesterday. He was in the nursing home and on oxygen. He was a great man of faith and an inspiration to me. Thanking God for his mercy in lifting him up out of his suffering and bringing him Home. He will wipe away every tear. I'll be with my Uncle Mickey someday because life doesn't end with death. We will realize God's promises.
ReplyDeleteJeanne, so sorry for your loss. But I can see your faithfulness and heart for Jesus. Hugs and Prayers for you to be the light to all of your family at this difficult time.
Deletewith love, Darcy
Jeanne - "He was a great man of faith" We grieve the loss of our loved ones, but we can rejoice, because they are in the arms of Jesus.
DeletePeace to you, Jeanne. Many years ago my family asked me to perform a service for my grandmother who I loved dearly. I thought, "How could I, I am so grieved at her passing?" Then God spoke to me and said, "I have called you to do this service for the sake of the family. Set not your heart on what you will not have; rather set your heart in gratitude for what you did have and will have again." From that perspective, I was able to do the funeral. I have kept that in mind whenever I lose someone who is dear to me, be filled with gratitude and have anticipation for that which is to come. God be with you.
DeletePeace be with you and yours, Jeanne. "When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart. "
DeleteJeanne sorry for the loss of your uncle.Ot is so hard. My friend is a nursing home warrior working tirelessly during this time and told me that within those doors there is an indescribable air of peace. She said it's amazing, that somehow most there are so much more ready for what God has for them then we can imagine. I picture it and can understand, all that wisdom all those years of faith and no distraction from the fears of the world. This gave me peace. Thank you Lord for always knowing what we need and supplying it, help us to trust your eyes that truly see from all dimensions.
DeleteGod bless each one today and Lord thank you for healing our World.
Your sweet posts of love and comfort from last year warmed my heart. I was thinking of my dear Uncle today. He was such a fine man and he was inspiration to me. He had so many hardships in his life but he never lost his faith. I know I will see him again.
DeleteDear Fern, You post really moved me. It is so true. Our good Lord knows exactly what we need and His promises and provisions are something we can trust. God bless you and all our family here.
Sending hugs to you Jeanne one year later ! May God continue to comfort you. Your uncle lived for the Lord , I am glad he had a great testimony and we celebrate his life.
DeleteJeanne I have missed you. I wanted you to know that you have a very special place in a very intimate place in my heart, that the Lord has allowed. You followed me and my dear ones thru a darkness that I still cannot believe occured. Your prayers and many others on this sight ( Gods special ones of comfort) lead me thru when my eyes could not find light. So many miracles await those who wait. Who reserve time to meet With Him " In the stillness of our souls" how beautiful is the life filled with love for others. A beautiful bouquet of blessings!
DeleteHappy Easter my forever friends!
Bless you beautiful souls! ♥️
DeleteDear Min Ahadi and Fern and Audra, Thanks for the love and prayers and blessings. Fern, I really do care about you and your family and know that you are still facing many challenges but I believe Dan is coming around with God's help and He is guiding you and your husband too. Please know that you bless me so much too. I have been so busy with my Choir all week and cooking and baking so I haven't had much time this week to read everything. But I always keep you all in my prayers. I make sure to come and visit our JC Family here to join in your prayers, encourage your hearts and lift your spirits. Spent Easter with my good Mom. It was just the three of us. Rick was very kind and helped my Mom a lot and she enjoyed my food and desserts, especially the cheesecake which God helped me bake. This Easter I am really counting my blessings. My new little grandson is due any minute and we are all waiting for "the call" that the labor pains have begun. Sending all of you blessings and prayers for peace and healing. Much love to all.
DeleteDear Fern. I forgot to ask how are Joe and Julie feeling? Praying you have good news to report.
DeletePraying for each of our JC family
ReplyDeleteHugs, love and prayers for you Jeanne and for your family
May your uncle rest in loving peace
Asking for prayers for our family. Two in our home are still being asked to go into work in health and service positions. Thanking God for keeping us healthy and safe
Thank you all for your loving prayers
In Jesus heavenly name
Amen
With love Brandy 🙏💝🙏
With Brandy, O Lord, I too give thanks for all who work in health and service positions, who in similar fashion to Jesus, put their life on the line for the sake of others. Truly they are an expression of Your love for us in these moments and always. Amen
DeleteBrandy - Praying God's continued protection for you and your family who are serving on the front lines. Thanks to the two in your family who are putting their lives in danger serving to protect others. God bless you and yours.
DeleteThank you Brandy. Thanking God for putting his hedge of protection around your two family members as they serve Him, and also around all of us and our loved ones, in the name of Jesus Christ. We are in this together and God knows where we put our trust.
DeleteBrandy, Praying you are feeling well and your head and neck are not hurting. Hope your family is safe and well too.
DeletePraying for Brandy's family members as they work in the front line . May they experience God's peace and wisdom as they work diligently.
Delete"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10)
ReplyDelete(Matthew 12:33-37) Surrounding Jesus are people singing His praise for the love He is showing and the healing that results. Over to the side stand the religious leaders mumbling and grumbling about everything they are seeing. Jesus takes the moment to point out a great truth. "Words reflect the condition of the heart within much like a tree that produces either good or bad fruit according to its inner health. Good hearts will express words that proclaim the Kingdom of heaven and edify others; bad hearts will speak words that will seek to manipulate any situation to their advantage. There will come the day that all hearts will be seen clearly for what they hold dear. Those who have spoken words to gain selfish advantage will be exposed for their evil intent but those who truly have sought God will be affirmed. Fruit, a.k.a. words, are a telltale sign of a person's heart."
The joy of this blog (thank you paytonfamily) is listening to pure hearts express themselves. The level of profundity is not important and we should not judge our words against another. What is the blessing every person brings is words honestly spoken from the single desire of loving God. The number of replies any post receives are not an indicator of a good or bad post. Every post I have read is a blessed post because it comes from an honest desire to embrace God. (There was one post awhile back that criticized another's post but MadFox straightened matters out with a perfect response.) So, thank you, for your posts, each and everyone of you. Whether or not I reply does not indicate if I was or was not blessed by your opening up of your heart. You showed me your heart and it is beautiful because it is filled with a pure intention to love God and that is always a blessing.
"Create in me a clean heart, O God..." and thank you for the clean heart You have created in each of my brothers and sisters who come together in this blog and share their love of you.
With love, Bob
Bob--- You just have such a way with words to uplift with truth. Amen to your statement concerning every post is blessed because it comes from the honest desire to embrace God. Bless the Lord, Bless the Lord and Bless you Bob and ThIS INCREDIBLE JC FAMILY!
DeleteAmen. You truly speak to me. I hope you and your family takr care.
DeleteAs I opened the blog today, I thought, "I don't know these brothers and sisters faces but I do know their hearts". Even those that do not post are here because their heart is craving to be filled by an expression of God's love through His people. Interesting how these things happen.
DeleteHappy Easter Bob, Thank you always for your insight and instruction. You share so much of your heart with us and I really appreciate that. As I have gotten older I stop and think more before I speak because words have consequences and we must speak to lift and encourage as much as possible. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer.
DeleteThanks Bob . Your message has hit the nail on the head! I will be mindful of my words. Sometimes when I facing challenges my words, my tone is angry , I beg you Father to calm my heart and help me to trust when the way is not clear. Change my heart to be the lady you want me to be.
DeleteAdding my thanks and appreciation for what you share Bob. Truly the Holy Spirit speaks to us through you. Your words are timeless and they bless us and they direct us - again and again. I learned that our soul is searching to be filled by our creator. Some of us (believers) hear our Shepherd's voice and fill the space in our soul with the right nourishment. I thank God I hear the Shepherd's voice and I thank God for what you write here. What a blessing that we all came here to share this journey and more continue to come. Happy Easter!
DeleteThanks BOB, I was snagged by
Delete...Pure hearts expressing themselves...
...every person brings is words honestly spoken from the single desire of loving God...
...blessed post because it comes from an honest desire to embrace God...
... You showed me your heart and it is beautiful because it is filled with a pure intention to love God and that is always a blessing...
Whether postally or silently, I am blessed because I know we are always praying one for another and that is only one of the many blessings of this Prayer Room Blog, along with The Victories in Jesus, and of course, The Musical Accompaniments!
God's Holy Spirit always reassures me that whoever needs to see or benefit from a post, HE will see to it that they will see or benefit from it. It may be this year or the next or the next. He constantly tells me that my job is to post what He instructs me to post, and His Job is to send in those who need to benefit from it. I try to stay in my lane, but admit I do have wanderlust. Thanks be to God for everyone in here. To God Be The Glory for you. Because of you, I strive to be a better version of me. With continued prayer, The Word, encouragement, and support, I remain grateful In Jesus' Name. Amen
You are all such blessings! Flooding light into darkness!
DeleteThank you family.
Wow, Bob, you hit precisely in your description of what is shared here...pure hearts seeking God and seeking communion with others who do. It is precious and a blessing to me. Happy Easter to all....rejoice!
DeleteAmen Brie! He feeds us through each other's posts just as He feeds us through His Word. So blessed to be a part of this sweet loving family in Christ. We are joyfully bound together by our faith and His love which surrounds us as one family.
DeletePersonally, your replies help strengthen my walk on the path traced by Jesus. How many times was I comforted and encouraged, given the applicable WORD, to the point that I could go one more round, or one more mile, for Jesus, if it weren't for Jesus shining through your replies? Untold millions!
DeleteI read them out loud, until the brave and steadfast courage of Jesus fills up my heart. Thanks be to God for all Poster children, all Praying children and all Replying children! All of You light up my life for the Good and Glory of God! In Jesus Name. Amen!
My use of "your" is meant to apply to our entire JC Family of Prayer Warriors! It takes all of us.
DeleteAmen to that Bob. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBob - "every post is blessed because it comes from the honest desire to embrace God" AMEN!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeleteAwesome Sassy Mom! So very true. Amen and Amen.
DeleteNora tried to list those who post regularly. My wife and I try to make this blog a daily part of our lives because so many are blessed by our dear Lord with a talent to post from a heart filled with the love of God. It would be so fulfilling to be able to meet each one of you in person. We'll just have to wait for the fulfillment of his promise to gather in His Glory.
ReplyDeleteGod, thank you for this virtual gathering of believers. My hope is in You and that many, even those that don't post, will be blessed by the out-flowing of love expressed here. In Jesus name, Roger
What a lent 2020 has been; now I begin holy week. Your word Lord gives me hope for I struggle to remain focused on you. I'm distracted with this or that. I hear you Lord whispering to me...come back to me. I love you Lord; I want to remain in love with you. Thank you Lord for bringing us together all over the world into one in you. I love you my JC Warrior family. I thank all for your prayers which become mine. Take care of you, Norah; may God give you rest.
ReplyDeleteGood thought, Loveconquersall! As I think of Holy Week beginning tomorrow, what a wonderful opportunity to totally zero in on the events of Holy Week. I have just ordered a book to read for Holy Week because I have the time to read. Now for the discipline to build it into my daily schedule. Have a blessed Holy Week!
DeleteHappy Easter JC Family, through the generosity of Jeanne's original share, I hope she is ok with the reposting of a beautiful HALLELUJAH song, befitting today:
ReplyDeleteJeanne March 30, 2021 at 10:04 PM
Amen! We know that Jesus gave His life so we may have life in Him and have it more abundantly and eternally. Halleluia!
Here's a beautiful Easter Halleluia!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j3NZEdHQaI
Happy and blessed Easter to you and Larry dear Brie!!! And to your brother. And to all our dear JC Family! All is well, thank God!
DeleteHappy Easter Brie, Jeanne,and our Dear JC family. Reading our blog and praying as my hubby and I are watching our yearly night before Easter "Ten Commandments " movie on TV. He is Risen! Mindy
DeleteThanks Brie for sharing the song love it. Have a great Easter , Christ is risen!
DeleteHappy Easter Brie and Larry. God bless you 🙏.
DeleteHappy Easter dear ones! Hope you had a blessed day celebrating our Risen Lord! I sure ate too much. Since I gave up chocolate and chips for Lent, I sure ate a lot of bad things. And I enjoyed every morsel.
DeleteKeith --- I missed your post last year of April 4, 2020 at 7:31 PM. I tried to post under your post, but it wouldn't let me. As a read your post this day, it moved my heart and soul. You delivered such a glorious tribute and encouragement to all The JC FAMILY/WARRIORS. Your words were so well put. Praise God for your reverent perception! Sending boundless Blessings your way!
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Amen JJ.
DeleteThank you.
DeleteNo surprise that again this morning I felt urged to just go outside, sit and be still. And then later read the words of Sara Young.
How is your health JJ?
Good to hear from you Keith! Hope all is going well. Do you speak to the woman you love? How is your job going?
DeleteDear JJ, Still praying for your recovery. How are you feeling?
Janet, Praying your neighbors have had a change of heart. You are such a dear sister who has been through so much and your strength of faith inspires me.
Much love to all.
REJOICE! Happy Easter Resurrection Day, JC Family! The glorious time for which we have all been waiting! Alleluia! Alleluia! Love To ALL of You! Alleluia!
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Though I am behind on reading and posting, I am current on all of my praying for you and yours, both seen and unseen. I know you have been praying for me and my brother because of the Victories AND the Legions of Angels that came into our life, just when we needed them most.
God willing, I plan to bring you up-to-date sometimes this week.
We are soooo blessed to belong to this loving, praying family. Thanks Be To God, In Jesus' Name. Have a Blessed and Happy Easter. Amen!
1.Alleluia! Alleluia!
DeleteLet the holy anthem rise,
And the choirs of heaven chant it
In the temple of the skies;
Let the mountains skip with gladness,
And the joyful valleys ring
With Hosannas in the highest
To our Savior and our King.
2 Alleluia! Alleluia!
Like the sun from out the wave,
Christ has risen up in triumph
From the darkness of the grave,
Glorious splendor of the nations,
And the lamp of endless day;
Christ the very Lord of glory
Who is risen up today.
3 Alleluia! Alleluia!
Christ has burst our prison bars;
And has lifted up the portals
Of our home beyond the stars;
Now is won for us our freedom,
Wounded feet our foes have trod;
Now is purchased back our birthright
To the kingdom of our God.
4 Alleluia! Alleluia!
Blessed Jesus, make us rise
From the life of this corruption
To the life that never dies.
May your glory be our portion
When the days of time are past,
And the dead shall be awakened
By the trumpet's mighty blast.
Alleluia Sing to Jesus!! Thanks sweet Brie.
DeleteGoing to sleep now so I can sing to Jesus in the morning. Much love to all.
Dear MadFox, Praying you are doing well and things are looking up. Stay strong and rest in the love of Christ that surrounds you right now. Happy Easter dear brother!
Thanks Brie I love singing and this hymn is uplifting.
DeleteHallelujah Brie! Peace be with you 🙏.
DeleteBrie I've thought of you only 1000 times over the past few days. My heart is with you and I'm sending you virtual hugs. Thanks for your positive post and the song in your heart is in our hearts now. I'm wishing you a lovely Easter!
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DeleteBrieApril 4, 2021 at 5:53 AM
Thanks Kathy,Yes! I could feel all the prayers working as well as the Virtual Huggings. They greatly helped to sustain me. Please share the Victory about your Mom's moving closer to accepting moving.
Rather than live from paycheck to paycheck, I live from Victory to Victory! By all means, I'd love the inspiration from your Victory in Jesus, our Savior Forever! Happy Easter to you my dear dear sister-friend in Christ.
Joining in prayers for you Kathy that your Mom will know in her heart that the move will be a good and necessary change.
DeleteI love that Brie. You're living Victory to Victory!!! We only look at the light and that light never ends.
JC'S devo today feels, as if it was written specificly to my situation! I'm comforted by the message. And, it should provide peace for me and you. Psalm 23:3- 4: "He guides me along the right paths for His name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me."
ReplyDeleteToday is Easter and I'm in a hospital bed, far from home with no friends or family allowed to visit me due to the pandemic and my compromised immune system. The recovery is slow as the body was jarred by an extreme chemo and the stem cells collected need to move to my marrow so that the new blood cells can be created and cancer cells eradicated. Any cancerous cells that weren't killed by the chemo, hopefully will be by the new revitalized blood and immune system. Day 11 in the hospital with up to 4 or 5 pmore days.
Two themes cross my mind. The first is the trememdous faith and courage of Jesus. As a human, He endured simply brutal and unfathomable pain. Since God has extended His Hand to all, then He will take you through your journey of pain regardless of the circumstamces. He understands our struggle with pain and death since He lived and died.
The other theme is restoration. The fact that today is Easter 2021, gives me hope that restoration is at hand both physically and spiritually. I have hope and gratitude in the talented doctors, nurses, and team. On this Easter, I celebrate that I'm being brought back to health with the love of His support team (you peeps reading this).
I'm doing well. No news is good news and doc visits are still shorter signifying I'm doing as expected and then some. My family is grateful for all thar you're doing during rhis unusual time. Godspeed. Happy Easter! AMEN.
Happy Easter Mad🦊. Praying daily for your peace and healing in the name of Jesus. Love to you and to your family as you are apart.
DeleteHappy Easter Madfox. Peace be with you and your family.
DeleteThank you MadFox for keeping us in your thoughts. I pray blessings of Peace and Love will continue to be known in your heart. Happy Easter Navy Flyer and brother in Christ!
DeleteHappy Easter dear MadFox. Keep up the the good spirit. Your present & future outlook through your trials is truly inspiring. Bless you dear brother as you continue this journey. We are cheering you on along with the throngs of angels & Jesus singing over you. 🎶 Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
DeleteHappy Easter to you MadFox. We are praying to rejoice at THE RESURRECTION and the resurrection of new blood cells within you, and a blessedly complete healing.
DeleteI am so happy that you are never alone because our Good God is forever with you. Alleluia!
I got a chuckle about you including "peeps" which is a staple in our Easter Basket every year! May the risen Son peep through the clouds for you today, letting you know, The Storm Is Almost Gone! Much love from me to you and our entire JC Family of Prayer Warriors. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Oh MadFox I’m just so happy to hear from you!❤️ You’ve been in my thoughts and prayers everyday and it sounds like your positive attitude and unwavering trust in Jesus is getting you through this difficult time. I’m sorry you have to celebrate Easter alone but your JC family will be thinking of you and celebrating with you! I’m praying for strength for your wife and children during this time and just trust that He is healing you right now. Have a blessed day! 🥰
DeleteThanks, bro, for your own resurrection story that is in process in God’s love for you and your family. Waiting with baited breath to hear the rest of the story. God be with you.
DeleteMadfox adding you to my list of resurrected circumstances awaiting their fullness! God has a plan that will surpass any thought we could possibly have. God will heal every area necessary to achieve his goal. He loves you oh how he loves you. His love is surrounding you and demonstrating that love in a very personal way only for you. No one else to share this time with, just you two. God please continue to cleanse, heal and restore our dear Madfox. Easter is indeed the greatest miracle of all it shows the infinate power of God. Prayers!
DeleteGrateful fir your progress and thankful for God’s gracious love to us.
DeleteHappy Easter throughout the hospital where your light shines so bright, Mad🦊! Blessings all around!
DeleteI concur all the praise and thankfullness to our Lord for lifting you up. The one who was raised from the grave pours into you his resurrection power. Thank you Lord for living in us and through us. Madfox your testimony is going to change lives for his glory.
DeleteHappy Easter, MadFox! You are in our prayers, as always. Wondering what it would be like to be just God and me on an Easter Sunday. YOU have that experience. I know you are healing; that your cells are resurrecting; that you are on the mend. Love and Prayers to you, Dear Brother of mine.
DeleteCelebrate the Risen Lord from your hospital bed which must be very crowded with the Lord by your side! I pray you have looked out your window today at the beautiful day He gave us as our best Easter gift. When I pray for you, I always think of you as receiving God's healing every day in exactly the way the Lord wants to improve you. I see you getting stronger and closer to a recovery that will amaze the doctors. Thank You Jesus for making this possible.
DeleteJust as He endured so much pain out of love for us and His Father, you too, dear faithful servant, must endure your hardship and carry your cross until you are resurrected into a new renewed body. Praying every cancer cell will be destroyed and replaced by healthy tissue. You will be a walking testimony of God's faithfulness and the power of prayer. I have no doubt that when you leave that hospital, there will be a small army of believers because they have been blessed to witness the strength of your unwavering faith. Sending a very gentle hug to you dear brother. The Lord is the best company and He hears every word of your heart. May He comfort and strengthen you, and your good wife and family and give you peace.
Thanks MadFox for your message that has stirred up a fire in me . Lifting you up in prayer this week . Here is a Kiswahili song we sing that reminds us that God will never leave us or forsake us . Be blessed https://youtu.be/UDTtAieuUis
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the song Min Ahadi. It is lovely and so fun to see a song being sung in a language I don't know, but saying the universal praises that we all know. Happy Easter!
DeleteThank God for Huniachi! And thank you for sharing Min Ahadi.
DeleteHappy Easter. How is your Mom?
Min Ahadi! I'm so blessed by the song you shared! Thank you for connecting us even closer thru worship! Praying for you, your mom, your new car, and positive outcomes for all. 🤗
DeleteThank you so very much dear Min Ahadi! Those lyrics were just beautiful and I loved the melody. You blessed me with more peace and comfort. I pray your Mom is getting better and your daughter is doing well. How are you doing my Sister? I have been praying for your homeschooling and now I must pray for the next door to be opened for you. God already knows what is right around the corner. May He guide you to fulfillment, self sufficiency and joy and peace in Him. He is the Way Maker so He will provide a job and your daughter will go to a school that meets her needs. Jesus, I trust in YOU. By the way, we all lost our temper when things get difficult. It's because we're human. But we who follow hard after righteousness and the spirit, put the brakes on and say "Jesus" and get right back on the straight and narrow. By the way...Is your car fixed yet? Blessings to you.
DeleteToday's devotion reminds us that when we are still God speaks to us ! The distraction are trying to stops from hearing uplifting word that will strengthen our souls, so don't give in . I will wake earlier than I usually do to hear from God , throughout the day I will as I inhale I will say Loving Lord and exhale hep me trust you. Pray for me as my homeschooling program comes to an end that God will provide a job that will be exciting, challenging and sustainable so that my daughter can go to a school that caters full to her needs. Amen
ReplyDeleteAmen Min Ahadi. Praying for you and yours. God will meet your needs because He knows exactly what to do. Keep trusting and leaning on Him.
DeleteBlessings from France
Happy Easter Min Ahadi. Joining in prayers for you. May the Lord make straight your paths and bless you 🙏. Peace be with you.
DeletePrayers for that perfect job for you, Min Ahadi! Can't wait to see what it is. I know you will be a blessing wherever you go. <3
DeletePraying that God will provide you with the job that He has prepared you for with the gifts He gave you. And He knows what your daughter needs. He knows your hearts so He will lead your daughter to the school that will meet her needs and help her to excel. Thank You Father for this in the Name of Jesus. We trust in You.
DeleteRESURRECTION SUNDAY: HE IS RISEN, CHRIST JESUS IS RISEN!
ReplyDeleteI serve a risen Savior; He's in the world today.
I know that He is living, whatever men may say.
I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer,
And just the time I need Him He's always near.
Chorus
He lives! He lives! Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me
along life's narrow way.
He lives! He lives! Salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart.
In all the world around me I see His loving care,
And though my heart grows weary I never will despair.
I know that He is leading, thro' all the stormy blast;
The day of His appearing will come at last.
(repeat Chorus)
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian! Lift up your voice and sing
Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ, the King!
The Hope of all who seek Him, the Help of all who find,
None other is so loving, so good and kind.
(repeat Chorus)
Dear Precious Jesus, Thank you that because of your huge sacrifice and the wounds You bore, we are healed, sin and death have been conquered, we are delivered!
Thank you that we can say with great Joy, “IT IS FINISHED,” death has lost its sting. We praise and thank You for making all things new.
Thank You for Your selfless sacrifice on the cross.
Thank You for Your unconditional, relentless Love.
Thank You for bringing beauty out of the brokenness of the cross and bestowing on us a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting (Isaiah 61:3). Your sacrifice offers forgiveness for our sins.
Thank You that the power of Your Resurrection has given us hope for the future.
Thank You for modeling Forgiveness for us! Because You Live, we can face Tomorrow, the Victory is ours!
I Love You Lord Jesus!
HAPPY, BLESSED, PEACFUL and JOYOUS, EASTER/RESURREFTION SUNDAY !
IT IS FINISHED!
Maplewood NJ
Amen Maplewood! Thank you Lord for everything.
DeleteHappy Easter to you all JC family!
Sharing one of my favorite songs on that beautiful day :
https://youtu.be/aHGFNUlEZ8M
The head that once was crowned with thorns
Is crowned with glory now
The Savior knelt to wash our feet
Now at His feet we bow
The One who wore our sin and shame
Now robed in majesty
The radiance of perfect love
Now shines for all to see
Your name, Your name
Is victory
All praise, will rise
To Christ, our king
Have a wonderful and blessed day JC family ❤
Amen Maplewood 🙏. Sharing your prayer with you. Thank you for your inspiring words and for your song of praise, anonymous. God bless 🙏.
DeleteYes indeed our Sweet Maplewood NJ syrup. You always serve up the perfect break-fast, and the best part of waking up, is Maplewood NJ syrup for our souls. As Norah said, Every. Single. Day. To God Be The Glory in Jesus' Name. Alleluia! Happy Easter. Amen.
DeleteThe anonymous post above is from me, Blessings from France, I forgot to sign.
DeleteGod bless you!
Praying that incredibly beautiful prayer with you and our family, sweet Maplewood. My Mom and I were saying today we are so very blessed by everything we have been blessed with. Jesus is so good. We just can't count all the good things He has given us. Waiting for that little grandson to come any minute too. Thank you for more reasons to give Him thanks and praise.
DeleteThat song: HE IS RISEN, CHRIST JESUS IS RISEN, was very beautiful and I loved it. I have been in my Choir for 33 years and I have never heard it before! Thanks for the wonderful share dear Sister. How are you feeling these days? Praying you are doing well and also that your Mom and family are well. Hope you had a blessed Easter.
Amen Brie! Our Sweet Maplewood always sweetens our day. Love that song too dear Sister! And perfect for Easter. Singing along right now. Your Name, Your Name is Victory. All Praise will rise to Christ our King.
Happy Easter to all. This is a great day of victory! Hallelujah's all around! Our Redeemer lives! The immortal one has died for all sins and for all sinners in every time and in every place. Praise God! You rose again and defeated death. How marvelous You are Lord. Thank You Jesus. Praise and bless You Lord with all my heart. I worship You 🙌 🙏. I love and adore You Jesus. You are my Savior, today, tomorrow, and always. Lift up my perspective on life to set my heart and mind firmly on the reality of heaven. May my mind be filled with thoughts of You and of the future when I really will be with You in glory. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteAmen sweet Janet! The Spirit is working mightily within you Sister. I join in your florious prayer of praise to the Most High! One more Hallelujah!!! Our eyes on You alone, dear Lord. Amen!
DeleteI raise my Hallelujah ~ Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteKathy, please share the Victory about your Mom's moving closer to accept moving.
DeleteRather than live from paycheck to paycheck, I live from Victory to Victory! By all means, I'd love the inspiration from your Victory in Jesus, our Savior Forever! Happy Easter to you my dear dear sister-friend in Christ.
Happy Easter sisters & brothers! I raise a Hallelujah with all of you! He has risen indeed👏🥳🤗🌈🎆🎊! Darkness is defeated, His light is shining from out of the tomb! Victory! Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteI am waving my overflowing Hallelujah glass high with you, dear Jan gridley. He is risen! Thanks be to God. Amen.
DeleteAmen my sister Jan! Waving my full Hallelujah glass with you and Brie! He has overcome death and is already at the right hand of God. He awaits our arrival when we are called, and He is with us this moment, now and forever! Every bit of pure light is from Him. He lights the darkest room because His light can never go out. The beauty is in the empty tomb. He is not here. He has RISEN!
DeleteHappy Resurrection Day JC Warriors! He is risen indeed. I am so grateful for this small community of believers. You are all very special.
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Blessings TJ. We are also very grateful to have you. Happy Easter Resurrection Day!
DeleteEaster blessings to you dear TJ! I pray the Lord is comforting your broken hearts over the passing of your ex brother in law. May he strengthen your family and give them peace.
DeleteBecause He lives, I can face tomorrow
ReplyDeleteBecause He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living, just because He lives
Beautiful Min Ahadi! He is our reason to live because we belong to Him. Each new day is another chance to produce good fruit, glorify Him, share His message, and lead others to Him. Every good thing is from above. Praise Him, the Risen Lord, Who we are blessed to serve. I am on the Battlefield for my Lord.
DeleteAmen, Amen AMEN!
DeleteHE IS RISEN!! Have a wonderful Easter, JC Family. Prayers for all of you and yours!
ReplyDeleteToday's Devotion tells us "My Eyes search to and fro throughout the earth, looking for one whose heart is seeking Me. I see you trying to find Me; our mutual search results in joyful fulfillment."
ReplyDeleteMay He always find what He is looking for in this Prayer Room Blog, on Easter and every other day. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Love that Brie!!!! Beautiful. He knows we seek Him with a sincere heart. Let us not get distracted from our mission to know Him better and to love Him more dearly.
DeleteBlessed Easter to you all. He has Risen.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2UwTS9OHrg
ReplyDeleteI KNOW HE LIVES! I KNOW HE LIVES!
Amen! 🎶♥️
DeleteBrie! That is my new FAVORITE SONG. I'm gonna learn how to sing it and play it. I absolutely LOVE it! What would I do without you. You always lift me so high!!! I love you, Sis.
DeleteHello and thank you Brie for sharing the beautiful song by David Archuleta. I’m thankful for this blog and everyone for sharing their words. Peace be with you all.
DeleteHappy Easter to all of you
ReplyDeleteI pray that the world sees the miracle of today and that the Love Jesus showed and continues to show ALL of us is what will heal this world
Amen
That's beautiful John! I am praying that too! If we all shared His perfect love, we wouldn't have so much violence, judgment, injustice, greed and selfishness. Our world needs so much healing and I believe it starts with us following hard after righteousness. We must change our wicked ways and follow God's Spirit. The Spirit's moving but sometimes we drag our feet.
DeleteWhat a day we have had - I can barely hold my eyes open. Blessed Littles racing around our yard and in tidbits we were able to share the TRUE meaning of the day. Not hidden eggs, or candy or scrumptous food, but the TRUTH that we are here and saved and have Eternal Life because HE AROSE from the dead. So thankful for pure, sweet hearts who LOVE TO HEAR THE STORY. Praying for my 'MIA' kids - I know they are safe and well. Crawling into bed, filled with more food than I need. Waking up to work for my Cases and thanking God for His presence every moment. Love and prayers to all.
ReplyDeletep.s. Please pray for my daughter, Joni. She has found out that she's lactose intolerant and EVERYTHING we ate today had dairy! She thinks she will feel it even more tomorrow. I'm praying that she DOESN'T. That by His strips she is healed. Please join me in this prayer.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy for you, Norah! Sounds like you had a very beautiful day celebrating the Risen Lord. I too really miss not being with 2 of my sons and their loved ones. Praying for my "MIA" kids too. I pray they are fine. A new baby is coming any day now too.
ReplyDeleteHow blessed you are that your pure, sweet hearts long to Hear the Story of Easter and the Resurrected Christ! Praying for your dear daughter Joni that the dairy she ate will not wreak havoc on her body. How is your son who had the inner ear surgery? Did he and his wife have any side effects from their vaccines? How is your husband feeling after his fall? Hope you're okay. I ate way too much today. And I cooked too much and baked too much. I always have to try a little bit of everything but then I have seconds. Oh well. Guess that's why my pants are getting tight. I know you're busy at work but please get some well deserved rest. I know how it is to burn the candle at both ends.
https://youtu.be/VBzg4B3_yS8
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Beautiful song dear Min! Thank you! Even when we can't see Him, we know He is with us. And as long as we have Him beside us, we can do all things. He will never leave or forsake us and His peace and light are never ending and unfading.
ReplyDeleteYou have been in my thoughts and prayers. Praying you, your Mom and your daughter are doing well. Please let us know dear sister. God is walking with you, every step of the way. Look up from where your help cometh. It cometh from the Lord Who made Heaven and Earth. He is mighty to save. I love you.
You said 'Seek My Face', we seek Your Face O Lord.
ReplyDeleteJesus, name above all names
Beautiful Saviour, Glorious Lord
Emmanuel, God is with us
Blessed Redeemer, Living Word
Jesus, name above all names
Beautiful Saviour, Glorious Lord
Emmanuel, God is with us
Blessed Redeemer, Living Word.
Please pray that I can find someone to help me with my back. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. God is good!!
ReplyDeletePraying for you M1345 that God's healing hands touch you and remove your affliction. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
DeleteThank you Jesus. We know You Will. Amen 🙏
DeleteJoining prayers for God’s healing of your back and His guidance to the perfect doctor and treatment to make your back better. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteFather, oh how sweet it is to hear from You. How wonderful it is to know You. How amazing it is to be loved by You. Be still my heart. Thank You Jesus. Praise God always 🙌.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Janet! So beautiful. Amen.
DeleteAmen sweet Janet!
DeleteIt took me a long time last night to get caught up on this blessed blog. We were without wi-fi for 3 days while on our Family Vacation. When I read today's devotion - it summed it up perfectly! I thank all of you for your prayers for my family's time together. My sweet hubby and I are so very thankful. It is the first time we have all been together for an extended period of time. The camaraderie, working, cooking, cleaning up together. Fires in the outdoor fireplace, laughter in the hot tub (girls' time was filled with laughter), the kiddies running, playing, singing. Our sons and daughter serenading us. The only couple with no children, taking the Littles on hikes, lying on the sofa, reading. Snuggling with our newest granddaughter, making cookies with my daughter & her friend's young daughter. The stories, jokes, celebration and PEACE that God gave us, just knowing where we all were, at the same time, was amazing. No cell phones! Card games, and more food than we could eat. Though my husband & I gave God the credit, there are several who remained quiet, but respectful. After this weekend, I have no doubt that as time passes, our adult offspring will remember why our family is so blessed. That is my prayer. I took today off work too and I'm so glad I did. Hubby and I slept in and woke up smiling, laughing, remembering. We both dreamed about our weekend. I'm so very thankful and I highly recommend a get-away where the phone can't ring with out driving a couple of miles away (which I never did). Again - thank you for your prayers, JC Family. All of you were in mine, in the quiet of the beautiful hills. And they will continue to be. Min Ahadi, all of this was written to your tune of Peace Be Still. Brie's is up next.
ReplyDeleteLove and God's best to all of you.
What a wonderful get together God orchestrated! Joy of the family and time well spent with your grands. No phones, fun, food and laughter. So very happy for all the new memories you will enjoy over and over again. Thank you for your prayers dear sister. Hope you're getting your rest now as you thank God for all your blessings.
DeleteDear heavenly Father, help me be still in my soul, so I can hear your voice. Help me to turn away from the noise of this world. Help me to have a heart that is seeking YOU always. Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear ABC. Your beautiful prayer echoes the words in my heart.
DeleteHe meets us in the stillness. But we must consciously seek out the quiet times in our busy days to spend with Him and listen for His voice. He is always there.
Yesterday was such a sweet day and I'm so grateful to have spent special time with my 4 yr old grandson Gabriel. The sweetest part of the day was when we were planting flowers and talking about the beauty of God's creation. He was so excited about planting the seeds so they will grow. He kept saying he hoped the colors of the flowers would be beautiful. We were talking about how God makes the flowers and trees blossom in the Spring and everything is beautiful and new again. I told him God renews and restores us in the Spring too. We feel much happier and more thankful to see all the beauty around us. He really understands. He loves Jesus and that's a blessing to me. God is so good, all the time.
ReplyDeletePsalm 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God;
And the firmament shows His handiwork.
Psalm 104:24
O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
Psalm 104:33
I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
Amen!
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Precious, absolutely precious.
DeleteWhat a precious day for you & your little one. Each day spent with a grandchild in whatever activity are memories tucked away in your heart & theirs to be rediscovered when we are no longer with them. God will make sure of that. I try to make every opportunity to fill their memory boxes .
DeleteNothing better than to be able to talk with a grand about God, Jeanne. So glad you had that time with little Gabriel. I have been out of touch for a bit but have jumped on and read when possible. I was taking care of my 17mth grandson, George, while my daughter, Paula, and my son-in-love, Ben, traveled to Japan for 9 days. Balancing care taking and working was a lot at times but God was with me. He was the one who got me through the toughest days...when I was dragging, He held my hand and pulled me. No doubt. Couldn't have done it without Him. But I did jump on our JC blog posting when possible to read and pray with you all. I should have mentioned and asked for prayers from this awesome warrior family but I didn't, sadly. Little "G" and I (and he's not so little....takes after Paula's side with height/weight...weighing in at 34lbs and just shy of 30" long at this age. Thinking he'll be tall like his momma, grandma "Noni", and great grandfather for whom he's named after.) I did have a great and special time with him, though. He says things with a French accent. Not sure why but it's hilarious. "Eh, no?' or his favorite word, "BasketBALL?" Anyway, by God's awesome grace and His gracious hand over me, I made it through and my grandson still loves me, lol. I thought for sure he'd run away after they returned and I came by for a visit...thinking he had to be tired of Noni, but there he was with open arms "running", Frankenstein style, to me.
DeleteGod NEVER ceases to AWE-maze me. When we are weary, He is strong!
Continued healing prayers, Jeanne, for you and for all in our JC Warrior family and their friends who need healing and restoration; whether it be from a physical, financial, or relationship healing. God has us!
Oh!...forgot to mention, while caring for George, he and I went to my son's house one day and my son asked my granddaughter, Rooney, "Tell Noni what we say at bedtime, Roo." This is my son, Nick, who has been "away" from God since high school (now 33) and who I've been praying to come back to God (& hoping my DIL will as well). Rooney proceeded to recite the prayer I used to say with Nick as a little boy! My heart was so full!
DeleteDear NJS! I am so amazed you cared for your Little “G” for 9 days. As dear Anonymous put it, you filled his memory box, to the brim! He sure will miss his Noni! But the highlight of your update was Roo’s reciting the prayer you used to pray with your son. What a blessing your son has returned to the Lord! It just took a while for those seeds of faith to grow. Praying the same for two of my children and their families. Thanks for your sincere prayers dear sister! I’m doing well by the grace of God and because God hears all the prayers that surround me. We serve a good and faithful God. I continue to hold you tight in my prayers for God to shine bright light on your path and fill you with peace and joy. Much love to you and your family.
DeletePsalm 34:4–5, 8
I sought the LORD, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.
Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
Speak Lord in the stillness while I wait on Thee: https://youtu.be/3AseUS10DHw
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet song. Thank you for sharing.💞
DeleteThat is such a sweet song. I just listened to Andy Pratt’s version too. May we all find time in our busy day to stop and listen for His soft sweet voice in the stillness.
DeleteHoly week dear ones. May we all take time out of our busy days to reflect on what our dear Savior journeyed through each day of turmoil, betrayal, agony &, then finally the pain & suffering of payment for our debt. I wondered as to what I would've done in that crowd of spectators. Would I have joined the throng in shouts of accusations or would I have wiped His dripping brow &, whispered, "I believe, I believe". Not one of us can really fathom the depth of darkness that gripped the very people He came to save. If only they knew. 🎼Thank you for the cross! Thank You for the cross! Thank You for the cross my Friend! Thank You for the cross! Thank You for the cross! Thank You for the cross my Friend.
ReplyDeleteThis comment posted Anonymous instead of Jan Gridley. I guess it's reset time.
DeleteWell said ...I too have thought what I would have done had I been in that crowd...how would I have responded..thought /soul provoking question
DeleteAmen. John H.
DeleteThank you dear Jan! Saved by the Cross and by His blood! Amen This week always brings me so close to Jesus when I think of all He endured for us, out of love and obedience to His Father! And how Peter denied Him 3 times before the cock cried and how His followers scattered. And yes many of the sea of people crying Crucify Him were once His own. May we who know the Truth stand steadfast together on the immovable Rock of Jesus despite the winds of change and opposition that threaten to separate us from His love. We must continue to trust in His promises. We serve a Risen Lord! His Reign is forever and nothing can separate us from His love. Hallelujah!
DeleteLeaning on and in the pain and passion of Christ this Holy week. Blessings and prayers for all as we gather as Christians far and wide. ♥️✝️♥️
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thanks for the blessings and prayers! <3
ReplyDeleteGod meets us in the stillness of our souls. We must find time to rest in His presence and clear out the clutter so He can fill us with His peace. We hear His voice when we open our hearts to Him. I often tell Him I know He is with me. I can't do anything without Him. I know any good work I do or good fruit I produce is for Him and from Him. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Praying for my children to open their hearts to God and trust in His faithfulness so they can receive all God is preparing for them. My middle son was over today. He is trying to take care of his dear wife and two little boys aged 2 and 5. But he lost his job in August and he is getting depressed and frustrated because he tries hard to get a job but he rarely gets an interview. I can tell he is stressed out because his unemployment will be up in a couple of months and life will be much harder. Praying always for God to guide him to the job God has prepared for him. I know he will work very hard when he gets the chance. May God answer all our prayers and give us reasons to rejoice and be glad in our days. Praying dear Norah's DH had a successful treatment yesterday and all will be well. Thank You Father for this and for answering all our prayers and bringing us peace, healing and joy in this new day in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
ReplyDeleteHebrews 10:23
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.
Deuteronomy 7:9
Therefore know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments.
Isaiah 25:1
O Lord, You are my God.
I will exalt You,
I will praise Your name,
For You have done wonderful things;
Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.
Praying 🙏 On the 3am watch.
DeleteCovering your middle son Jeanne and all of our JC Prayer Warriors and their dear ones. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Jeanne, lifting up your son and his family. Praying for that perfect job to come along when the time is right. Praying that you will give Jeanne’s son a peace and faith that it is all in Your time. Lifting up all our JC Warriors and their families.
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Blessed! Praying with you for your son's employment.
DeletePraying for your job-seeking middle son, Jeanne. May that right job & position open up for him! In Jesus's name, AMEN!
DeleteJoining you dear Jeanne and all our beloved JC family in prayer- God is good
DeleteWhat a blessing to wake up and see your sincere prayers for my good son, Greg! Thank you dear Brie, SC, Peter, NJS and Blessings from NY! I know God heard every one of them. We are waiting on Him together and trusting in His Faithfulness that soon and very soon, my son will be blessed with the perfect job and our Way Maker will draw him close to Him and make all things right again. Thank You merciful and kind Father for this in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen
DeleteO God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water. (Psalm 63:1).
ReplyDeleteAmen
DeleteThank you God for the blessings you pour out to me. This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it! KH
ReplyDeleteYes, with Janet, I am praising You Lord.
ReplyDeleteJanet, what a wonderful prayer! One of the MANY favorite parts of this group of prayer warriors is the prayers posted. Selfishly, I screenshot them and paste them into a Note on my phone so I have quick prayers when I can’t seem to find the right words.
ReplyDeleteLifting you all up to our Lord this morning.
SC Anonymous
Proverbs 8:17 "I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me."
ReplyDeleteSC Anonymous- I do the same!!! I love these beautiful prayers! Thank you Janet for today’s prayer
ReplyDeletePraising Him with all of you! Janet, I love your heartfelt prayers and I pray them with you and our JC Family. Thank you for always filling us with God’s Word and sharing your beautiful heart of gratitude. God is glorified.
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