Bring Me the sacrifice of thanksgiving. Take nothing for granted, not even the rising of the sun. Before Satan tempted eve in the Garden of Eden, thankfulness was as natural as breathing. Satan's temptation involved pointing Eve to the one thing that was forbidden her. The garden was filled with luscious, desirable fruits, but Eve focused on the one fruit she couldn't have rather than being thankful for the many good things freely available. This negative focus darkened her mind, and she succumbed to temptation.
When you focus on what you don't have or on situations that displease you, your mind also becomes darkened. You take for granted life, salvation, sunshine, flowers, and countless other gifts from Me. You look for what is wrong and refuse to enjoy life until that is "fixed."
When you approach Me with thanksgiving, the Light of My Presence pours into you, transforming you through and through. Walk in the Light with Me by practicing the discipline of thanksgiving.
Psalm 116:17
New King James Version
I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving,
And will call upon the name of the Lord.
Verse Thoughts: A sacrifice is an oblation or offering to the Lord, like we would bring something before the Lord. We are presenting to Him something significant. Here, I am offering to the Lord my thanksgiving. As she says, "approach Me with thanksgiving." I begin with thanks. I don't begin with "give me, give me, give me" but begin with heartfelt thanks.
Genesis 3:2-6
English Standard Version
And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’” But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate.
Verse Thoughts: The woman added a requirement that wasn't there. She told the serpent the fruit could not be touched. God never said this. All the focus in these verses is on "give me more, give me more" versus thankfulness for what Adam and Eve had.
1 John 1:7
English Standard Version
but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.
My Prayer
Lord, how absent is thankfulness often from my life. I come to life more often with wants and desires rather than thankfulness. Help me to not be so focused on tomorrow, but be thankful for what you do today and yesterday.
Lord, I spoke to a friend last night for an hour. He has a hard time seeing good in himself. He is so quick to say that there is something wrong with him. He struggles with different sins, like we all do, but he rarely can see much victory and instead he knocks himself over. It is like he doesn't really believe that he can find success. That maybe people listen to us less when everything is going well. He needs people in his life. Help him to value himself and to see Lord that you love him and accept him completely. Help him to see and believe that your love for him is unconditional. Give him motivation. He is being lured away by negative thoughts and thoughts of being defeated. Bring him back to being filled with the joy of the Lord.
Lord, help me to not be so quick with what is wrong and instead focus on what is right. Help me to not see the glass half empty, but half full. Lord, you are so great and have been so great to me. Help me to start with these praises and thanking You rather simply asking for more and my life to be better and free from problems. What matters is You are with me, through whatever comes my way.
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Dear Jesus, Help me not to focus on the small challenges in my life. Help me to realize these are often an "opportunity" to become closer to you. Help me to be always-grateful for your multitude of blessings in my life. This is what I need to focus on. Amen.
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DeleteOh LORD thank YOU for this day, the cool morning dew, the magnificent songs of the birds, the sounds of crickets and bullfrogs in the night, for the sky filled stars and planets, for the sun that warms my skin and provides us with an essential nutrient, just like YOUR herbs and foods that are truly remarkable medicines LORD! PRAISE YOU, our Great Physician 🙏 YOU have created everything and everyone to work in unison to keep things going, like the plants pollinated by the bees that that then provide the honey for the peoples’ ailment’s and for food, and the birds that eat the seeds and replant them along their travels , what a beautiful creation YOU have made💕
DeleteIf only we the people, at least we Christian’s, could come together in unison. For together we are one body, and could change the course of many lives through United prayer, worship and praise. I pray that all these different denominations can put the main focus at the center: JESUS CHRIST is our LORD & SAVIOR, HE came and died for all our inequities/sins, and rose 3 days later and is seated on HIS thrown🙏
leaving us with the promise of pouring HIS HOLY SPIRIT out upon all those whom ask in the last days. If we all agree on that, why not unite? Then stay focused on being Christ like and repentance - for there is only one living word which all Christian denominations read from
LORD unite us, please prevent this scattering of YOUR people help to unite us LORD so we can be with increasing love and devotion to YOU, I praise YOU 🙏
Thank You for giving us EVERYTHING we need,
Dear Father YAWEH I come before YOU, through YOUR son our savior Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for focusing on the things I feel I need to fix instead of focusing on YOU and bringing YOUR light to everyone I cross paths with. I praise YOU for my incredible life LORD, all of it, the good and the bad, for I know YOU have brought me through both and will continue to for a reason, to strengthen me emotionally and spiritually as well as to prepare me to help others through sharing my experience, HOPE and LOVE I’ve received from YOU, through YOUR will and LOVE within me seeks to avoid any stumbling block myself and help all those I love from doing the same. Oh how I love YOU and seek YOU constantly LORD, I pray too LORD for my beloved and his son, my children, all children in this world, my brothers and sisters in Christ and all brothers and sisters in this world, I especially pray for those suffering from illness, abuse, war, famine, LORD provide them with reprieve, and restore their hope in YOU & YOUR Kingdom. LORD let YOUR Kingdom come and YOUR Will be done on earth as it is in heaven 💕🙏❤️
I BELIEVE & Praise YOU for the upcoming cleansing and rebirth of my mind body and spirit. I cannot wait to rededicate my life, surrender completely, and serve YOU always & wash away all the pain. I BELIEVE, TRUST, & LOVE YOU LORD & FATHER with all of my being, please help me to love YOU even more, draw closer to me as I reach out and seek to draw closer to YOU, let my eyes see and ears hear YOU LORD. Praise YOU for the little things LORD: thank YOU for YOUR SACRIFICE, YOUR love and of course YOUR HOLY SPIRIT
I pray this in YOUR son’s precious name, JESUS CHRIST
AMEN/SHALOM
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Amen, Anonymous and God bless as you rededicate your life to Him
DeleteDear Lord, please help this woman become the woman she yearns to be. She is a Shining Light. Please help her become and remain stronger than she could ever imagine. Please give her the confidence to realize she is a disciple of the Lord. As she gains this confidence things will manifest and let your will be done.
DeleteI praise YOU LORD
DeleteAND thank u my brother for your prayers, love to all💕
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He who commits (and keeps on committing) sin is the servant of sin. Whom the Lord makes free is free [in all he does].
ReplyDeleteTemptation is an insidious thing. Like the proverbial frog that slowly boils to death. You step into it & before you know it you're undone. Lord thank you that "You lead us not into temptation" & if I do slip You provide a way out. "You deliver us from evil" & your deliverance is swift & secure. Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen Jan.💖🙏💖
DeleteI love your prayer! It is mine as well🙏🙏
Sending up
Love and prayers of Thankfulness right now.
God bless you Jan 💖🙏
Amen Jan! Thanking Him for delivering us from temptations and sin.
DeleteIt's amazing how our Father rescues us from our the bad decisions we make because we are human. Sometimes in our weakness, we give in to temptations that lead to sin. Whenever we fall from His grace, He lifts us up out of the bad situations we get ourselves into and draws us close to Him again. His spirit guides us to avoid temptation and follow after righteousness. We get in trouble because of our humanity, but we are well equipped to fight the fiery darts because the best part of us is the Christ in us. We are well taken care of. Keep those prayers of thanksgiving and praise going up and He will be sure to drop all His blessings. And deliverance is the best blessing.
Heavenly Father, I thank you for all of your many blessings. Help me focus on those: on the fact that I have a great family (help me not focus on the things I want changed but on the things they are doing right); thank you for my health, my energy, my peace of mind (help me not focus on the weight I need to lose or the knee that bothers me; let me remember the relief I have received this week). Thank you, Father, for our needs being met and even, some of our 'wants.' Let me give my casework to you this weekend and not dwell on the sadness of some of the lives I see on a daily basis. When they come to mind, I will thank you for your protection over them and that they learn to turn to You first. Help me hold these words, Your Word, in my mind this weekend, "When you focus on what you don't have or on situations that displease you, your mind also becomes darkened. You take for granted life, salvation, sunshine, flowers, and countless other gifts from Me. You look for what is wrong and refuse to enjoy life until that is "fixed."" I will focus on the blessings and the Blesser and see your Light, Love and Power. I will remember that all of those things are IN ME because of Your great love. You so loved that You gave your only begotten Son, that whosoever believes on Him, will not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16. Prayers for all of my JC Family and their ability to focus on the goodness of our lives. Let us EXPECT miracles! You will take care of the rest, Lord.
ReplyDeleteThere were so many things in today's devotion and prayer and also in your beautiful reply, Norah. Even a year later, it is right on point. Today's prayer speaks of the friend: He is being lured away by negative thoughts and thoughts of being defeated. Bring him back to being filled with the joy of the Lord. We, every day put the tv on and watch as this monster Pandemic sweeps to every place in the world, devouring people good and bad. We see the numbers rise and since I'm in White Plains, New York, I am shocked at how many people in New York are stricken and dying. But I must remember that Satan is a lier and a thief. I will try very much to, as dear Norah puts it, focus on the goodness of our lives. I truly do wake up thanking Our Father for this brand new day and the light He so generously puts on my path, and the words He puts in my mouth, and every blessing. I married my college sweetheart and we still love each other. We have 3 good sons and they married wonderful ladies. I pray that they all come to Christ. I have 2 little grandsons, 14 months and 18 months. I have my health and a roof over my head. God has given me gifts of art and music. My mother is still in good health at 91. Even my extended family is good and loving. So many blessings I cannot count. I thank God that His Spirit is instructing me in a wonderful way, right now, how to survive this lockdown. We must do our best to stay in God's presence, and feel that wonderful peace around us, and pray for all those out in the field who are God's brave and faithful servants. Pray for that Hedge of Protection to surround them and all of us and our loved ones. Reach out to others and get out of ourselves. Clean, cook and be productive in our day. Keep bearing that good fruit. Stop continually watching the tv because Satan would love the fear to fill our hearts instead of the God's peace. Always remember no one can take our peace away unless we allow it. Stand strong, and Norah, I sure do expect miracles! I have already seen some in the way people are responding to this. God bless! Love you, my dear JC Family.
DeleteThank you Jeanne! I love your prayer. So positive and grateful! We are very blessed indeed
DeleteStay connected to the vine, Jesus. Love and prayers for our JC family and for each in the world
Believing for amazing victories through this!
With love
Brandy 🙏💝🙏
Thank you Brandy! I am believing along with you for amazing victories through this. Love to you my Sister.
DeleteThank you Lord for your amazing victories that happen every day! If I could shake everyone in the world up and shout, I would use Jeanne s words...
Delete"Satan would love the fear to fill our hearts instead of the God's peace. Always remember no one can take our peace away unless we allow it."
Just say no.
God bless you all on this beautiful new day that we greet and stay in gratitude. thank you Jesus!
Thank you Audra. God's Spirit fills me with the words to share. We are encouraged each day because all my family's beautiful posts and prayers are Spirit guided too. When I read the older posts I am encouraged because God's faithfulness is evident in the joy and peace we are now feeling. I am so very grateful that almost my whole family is completely vaccinated and I feel so much lighter and less fearful. Waiting patiently for my grandson to make his arrival. Praying all will go well. And I am sure someday he and his big brother will say Yes to Jesus, and I pray their Mom and Dad will too. So many victories we have been blessed to read about together in our dear JC blog.
DeleteAmen Audra! Our peace is from the Lord and no power or principality can rob us of that. We are united in our faith and we stand boldly and firmly on the Rock that never crumbles.
Amen, Amen to this morning's devotion. Thank You Lord, Thank You! Thank You for where I am right now, because it is not a surprise to You. Thank You for the many, many great things in my life right now and please help me not to allow what I do not have, come in the way of these many, many Blessings you have given me! Thank You for the gift of Salvation, Jesus my Lord . Thank You for family and friends and even enemies that keep us on our knees, THANK YOU LORD! This is the day You have made (and added me in it), I will rejoice and be glad! Thank You Father, in Jesus name. Blessings and Peace to all team JC��.
ReplyDeleteDo uplifting Anonymous! I pictured you twirling round & round with arms lifted to the heavens and a very joyful heart 🥰. It's intoxicating! Thank you.
DeleteShould be 1 john 1:7
ReplyDeleteYou are correct. It is always encouraging to me that people are reading this. I have corrected it as I had I John 4:7. Thank you.
DeleteRight now right here I look around and I am thankful for:
ReplyDeleteMy cozy chair I sit in in my cozy home
The birds at my bird feeder.
The rain that is cleaning up the Earth from the winter.
My beautiful wife and daughter standing in the kitchen.
The food in our fridge
The Bible and Jesus Calling book in my lap.
The picture next to me of my wife and I smiling together.
The soft pillows that are in each side of me.
My good health at 50 yrs old.
And so much more...Wow I am blessed!
Beautiful! God bless
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Just beautiful words of gratitude coming from a heart filled with God's love and peace.
DeleteFather, i love that when we bring You the sacrifice of praise each day, we walk in Your Light. Thankfulness as natural as we breathe. Thank You that You cleanse us from all sin Father. Thank You for being our ever present help God. I see You day in and out positioning us and setting us up to walk in Your Light. Beautiful blessings galore and thankfulness kind of rolls off my tongue with ease. It seems simple to thank You Father and hardly a sacrifice. But, yes Father I am a mere human. And im sooo thankful that you understand me like no one ever will. I know the challenge is to offer You praise and thanksgiving in the midst of my storms. Yes God, thank you my Good Teacher. Holy Spirit i love You. My Guide and Shield, thank You. I will practice thanksgiving to You Father in all situations. Thank You for leading me in the paths of life. Thank You for giving me Joy in Your Presence. And thank You for the pleasure of living with You forever. In Jesus name, Amen.
ReplyDeleteToday, after being in Internet/Cable Hell (don't even get me started!), I can only say that I am SOOO thankful I started my day with this blog of JC reminding me to give THANKS! I look back 10+ hours later and know that I am a better Woman of God for having read His Word and giving thanks BEFORE all this day held (honestly, don't even get me started!). Today, we received our first son's (2nd) wedding invitation. The first consisted of less than 12 hrs notice, her parents, my husband and me - so siblings (they still aren't quite over this) and a Mayor doing the nuptuials). The invitation we received is beautiful. He is marrying the "woman of his dreams." Together, they will have 8+ children (both 2nd marriages + 'entrusted' children. Neither of them believe in God. As I have shared on this post before, I was there, when he confessed Christ as his Lord. So, regardless of his 'atheist' beliefs now - I know he's saved. Not sure about his new wife, though I see a heart for His Word. Thankfully, I read back on my words from earlier this morning and remembered that I would be thankful for the good they are doing in spite of what I see. He does so many things right (b/c of his upbringing in the Lord; I KNOW this has to be the reason). He won't give God the credit at this point in his life, but I have to TRUST, that someday he will remember. Going to bed so unbelievably exhausted! Tomorrow is a new day. Bright with the promises of God!
ReplyDeleteKeep trusting dear Norah. I pray for all of our loved ones who once believed in Jesus but are now walking a very different road along with those who have never believed. Father open their eyes and hearts to the gift of Your Son. Amen Norah! Tomorrow is a new day, bright with the promises of God!
DeleteThe pandemic, most of the nation's workforce idle, homebound, no favorite sports to watch, limited visits and with social distance, empty houses of worship (but virtual!), and hugs denied... Sarah's wise use of scripture as Jesus talking to us is 'on the mark' today:
ReplyDelete"When you focus on... situations that displease you, your mind also becomes darkened. You take for granted life, salvation, sunshine, flowers, and countless other gifts from Me. You look for what is wrong and refuse to enjoy life until that is "fixed."
Lord, we confess that we do want the world "fixed" from coronavirus. Yet, when we look at the global situation, it is undeniable that Your creation, in Your image, is aiding each other across global borders and despite politics, to fight an invisible virus. May we embrace a new love for each other and forever change the world. May we Christians demonstrate the love of Christ, and show anyone we meet that we indeed "Walk in the Light with (You) Me".
Godspeed JC brothers and sisters. May God use us and the pandemic to bring the world, at this time in history, more towards His love for one another. In His name and in the Father's Spirit of love. Amen.
MadFox - another great message from you, as always. Thanks. KS
DeleteKS, the sweet encourager. 🙏😊
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DeleteAmen MadFox! He is using all of us and all those on the front lines according to His great plan that will reveal itself soon. May we all be protected and guided as we do his work. We all want the world to be Fixed and so we pray together before the throne. Let us put any stress or anxiety at Your feet dear God, and then we walk with a lighter load. Let us realize Your blessings you give us each day of this Pandemic. Let us, show people that we Walk in the Light holding Your Mighty Hand. Let us all choose to chew on the sweet things today, and spit out anything bitter that may separate us from Your love and peace. Thank You for all this and for fighting this battle for us, in the powerful name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
DeleteMadFox--- As usual, you lift us all UP! I give the Lord thanks for your gifts!
DeleteAmen! Amen! Amen! Love your prayer Madfox! This is exactly what I’m praying for and thanking God for!
DeleteAnd a year later, Mad🦊 you lift us. I am certain you do the same for all you encounter in your current hospital stay. Thinking of and continued prayers for you each day. 🙏
DeleteMadFox, A year later and your beautiful post hits home and encourages us. We're still concerned about the numbers rising and the new strains, but we know our great and powerful God is still in charge. He is using you right now, as you bravely carry your cross, to lead so many to Him and to salvation. Thank You dear Jesus. Praying with our family for you without ceasing.
Deletenow 2 years later... and the pandemic and a possible global conflict if politicians don't manage it better than they did with covid!! Pray warriors!
DeleteMaranatha!!! ♥️🙏✝️
DeleteNever cease praying!
DeleteLove you JC family.
Praying for each of you in which I am very thankful for!
My Almighty Heavenly Father, I bring You my sacrifice of thanksgiving this morning and say thank You for the dawn of another glorious day. Thank You for shining Your light upon me and allowing me to enter this Holy day to remember Jesus’ passion and death. Your mercy oh Lord is endless and I stand in awe of Your goodness and love towards me, a love that is everlasting, a love that is so deep that it pleased You to crucify Your Son on that cross for my sake (Isaiah 53:10). ‘Who am I, that You are mindful of me Lord’? I can never thank You enough. May every breath that I take, glorify You. May Your Holy Spirit keep me close to You, no matter what card life deals me. I surrender all to You in Jesus’ name and Thank You Father!
ReplyDeleteDuring the Easter season, I review The Holy Week Treasure Map (I posted comments about this on 4/17-21/2019 under anonymous). That Monday, the Fig tree was cursed etc.
Matthew 21:18-19: On that Monday morning, “Jesus curses the fig tree. As He was returning to the city, Jesus became hungry. And seeing a fig tree by the wayside, He went to it and found nothing on it but only leaves. And He said to it, “May no fruit ever come from you again!” And the fig tree withered at once”. When Jesus arrived at the Temple, he found the courts full of corrupt money changers. He began overturning their tables and clearing the Temple, saying, "The Scriptures declare, 'My Temple will be a house of prayer,' but you have turned it into a den of thieves" (Luke 19:46).
God prepares those who will accept His sacrifice.
In this last week of Lent which is Holy week, let’s follow our Lord’s journey into Jerusalem for the last time as He shares a parting meal with His disciples and enter into His Passion and Crucifixion. We as believers can spiritually follow Him and stand guard outside His tomb and await His Resurrection. Meaning, this week we should strive like never before to feed our souls. If we started out with less energy, let’s finish this final week strong in the Word. If you have not already done so, create a ‘my quiet space area’, rise up earlier than usual and pray, meditate, hit the Bible and follow the story during this Holy Week, give up something (after all, God gave up His Son!). Fast if you can, give up regular TV or anything. Bottom line is, whatever we choose to do or not, is less important than how we choose to do it. God is just seeking for our ardent love and gratitude straight from the heart! We are called this Holy Week to be passionate in our praise and worship of Christ the King and in our proclamation of the Gospel! It is that mutual love that will put a smile on God’s face!
Dear Father, Creator of the universe, you made the world in all of its beauty,and restored all things in all its glory through the victory of Christ our Lord. Pour Your Spirit upon us and help us to see Your holy purpose in the tender love and compassion of Jesus Your Son, our Savior. Thank You for granting us that freedom in the VICTORY of the cross! Words will never be enough in expressing that to you, but thank You for graciously and faithfully accepting our praise, worship and thanks! We love You and thank You for first loving us!
Have a Blessed and Holy Monday, all!
Maplewood, NJ
So prayerfully said, Maplewood. Looking forward to this Holy Week. KS
DeleteAmen. May Holy week show God's power by literal "healing" of the physically sick in the world today, as it was 2 millenia ago on the cross, for the spiritual "sickness" of the world for eternity.
DeleteAmen!
DeleteThank you Maplewood for feeding my soul and instructing me. You are truly a blessing to me.
DeleteThank you so much Maplewood! Yes! Let’s get up earlier, seek God through prayer and His word like never before, be a brighter light of His love and give up something
DeleteLove your heart Maplewood
Brandy 🙏💝🙏
Praying your beautiful prayer with you. Amen sweet Maplewood!
DeleteTaking this with me to ponder: God is just seeking for our ardent love and gratitude straight from the heart! Thank You Jesus for everything You are to me. I love You Lord. You are all I need.
Giving thanks this morning for a renewed mind and thankfulness as I look around for the good in this rare time. Sarah's devotion could have been written today! I can focus on the isolation or be thankful that I see my husband's face and have communication in other ways with the rest of my family.
ReplyDeleteI am thankful that our Dr. friend is on the mend - 'still not out of the woods,' as his son said on FB, but definitely getting better. I am thankful for the groceries left on our front porch. For the phone calls and ability to see other people, if only on a screen.
Mostly, I am thankful for His forgiveness and ever renewed grace that always welcomes us back into the fold, if we wander off in our minds.
MadFox, I, too see how we are reaching out and past differences to see the big picture of, 'we're all in this together.'
Today, I will focus on You, Lord and all You have done to bless us, keep us safe and count my many blessings. My work will be as though I am sitting face-to-face with people, even though it is over the phone. Let them HEAR my thanksgiving in all that You've done and will continue to do to deliver us from this time we will never forget.
To hear my two little grandsons sing, 'Jesus Loves Me,' over the phone, brought tears to my eyes. they weren't pulled up in my lap, singing in my face, but I have the memory of that and the hope that it will happen again.
God Bless each of you - praying with and for you all.
Always thankful for your uplifting and joyous posts, Norah. Thanks! KS
DeleteYes, Norah, maybe we can get back to the Founders' hope... "one nation, under God..."
DeleteEverything you said Norah, blessed me. So thankful your Dr. friend is doing better. I love your sincere gratitude and your love for your family is a beautiful thing too. To hear those two grandsons sing Jesus Loves Me meant a lot. As one of my grandsons was not permitted to be baptized, I pray he will come to Jesus someday along with his parents. Keep shining that light and walking in Thanksgiving, Sister.
DeleteAhhhh, beautiful thoughts from a well rested soul. Thanks, Norah! God be with you!
DeleteAmen Bob!
Delete"..beautiful thoughts from a well rested soul". Love, truth and gratitude just flow out of our dear Norah like breathing.
So very well put! When I think of the goodness of Jesus and all that he has done for us my soul cries Hallelujah! As I read the devotional this morning I was very inspired because as soon as I opened my eyes this morning I said God, I thank you for another day not promised to me, and expressed my gratitude for another chance to praise him. During this time in our world we are commanded to be bold and let our Lord shine through us, to a world with no hope as our peace remains no matter what! Hallelujah Anyhow!!! Praying for my JC Family for a blessed beyond measure and productive Praise to God day! Do not worry, GOD GOT US!
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Amen and thank you, God's daughter. God sure has our backs!
DeleteThank you, God's Daughter. You do sound like the Father. God be with you.
Delete1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray without ceasing"
ReplyDeleteSurgeon general warns of ‘hardest, saddest week’ ahead as U.S. coronavirus infections and deaths soar.
Yes, Sassy Mom - May we all "pray without ceasing" and knock this virus out! KS
DeleteSassy Mom, KS --- I join you and the JC WARRIORS in praying without ceasing. I thank you Lord for Your MIRACULOUS DEFEAT of COVID-19! I thank You for taking away any stones in our hearts and let our hearts to be molded and shaped by You. And thank you for Your BRAND NEW MERCIES this day. Thank You Father God, Jesus and Holy Spirit. All Praise, Honor, and Glory go to You! AMEN and AMEN
DeleteYes! Amen! May each of us pray without ceasing
DeleteBelieving for God’s miracles, expecting them
And Thanking our Lord Jesus
Thank you Sassy Mom
God bless you
Praying for each of you
With love
Brandy 🙏💝🙏
MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK
ReplyDelete"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10)
(John 12:1-11) What a day we had yesterday. The walk into Jerusalem was a powerful spiritual experience unlike anything I had experienced before. The emotions are always running high before Passover but yesterday, they were off the charts. With the Hosanna's filling the air and the royal treatment they were giving Jesus, the expectation of God doing something miraculous was at a feverish pitch. With all of this surrounding Him, Jesus wants to be with His good friends, Lazarus, Martha and Mary. We get to their house and their greetings are as warm and cordial as they always are. Jesus loves His friends. Then a moment happens that will never be forgotten. Jesus is reclining at the table talking with Lazarus and us in His usual fashion. Martha is busy in the kitchen as Martha always is. But Mary steps away from helping her sister and goes into her room. She returns with a flask that obviously contains a very expensive perfume. I wonder what she is going to do with it. She walks over to Jesus and she pours it over His feet and then she lets her hair down so she can use it to wipe His feet. The air is filled with the beautiful fragrance of the perfume while the room becomes absolutely silent as if we are in worship. It is so silent, that when Judas starts mumbling under his breath, Jesus hears it. Myself and the others have noticed Judas has been drifting from our fellowship. He has been more to himself and in the conversations he has entered into with us, there is been a tone of greed reflected in his thinking. None of us are sure what to make of it so we have not said anything to him at this point. But in the beauty of this moment, this evil demon of greed that is infecting him comes out in his criticism of Mary's act. Immediately, in no uncertain terms, Jesus steps in to defend Mary. "Leave her alone!" He emphatically says to Judas for Judas in a most pietistical fashion had said the money that this jar of perfume was worth could have been used to help the poor (an excuse often used to discredit an action in which someone is not in agreement). Jesus says to Judas, "If you want to help the poor so much, you can do so after I am gone but for now, this beautiful expression of love will not be discredited." My eyes glance out the window and notice the religious leaders gathering outside. They have a very evil look in their eyes. Why do they always seem to be lurking wherever and whenever Jesus is experiencing a beautiful moment?
As I look into this passage for examples of clean hearts and new and right spirits, they are abundant. Of course, always Jesus and in this incident, the firm defense He makes on Mary's behalf. Then there is the love of friends who open their home to us. But then there is Mary who spares no expense to show her love for Jesus; such a pure heart and loving spirit within her. I seek to have a pure and loving heart like Jesus and as He is bringing that about within me, He shows me Mary who allows love to flow from her without any inhibition. Lord, create within me that type of heart.
With love, Bob
Well said/written Bob. Thank you! Have a blessed Holy Week! Amen.
DeleteGreat message. Let us all have that kind of heart, Bob. Thank you.
DeleteBob, I think a keen observation of Judas! I do believe it is possible that here, he makes the decision to "force" Jesus to use His power to overthrow both Jewish and Roman law. Judas was misguided. He and other Apostles (Peter for sure) thought the kingdom would be of this world and Jesus would be a King like Caesar. When Judas realized that he was wrong, and tragically so, he takes his own life and forever becomes the betrayer. This total misunderstanding of Jesus is what Holy week reveals. Amen.
DeleteA highly probable scenario. This is what all the disciples had planned for Jesus (just as we at times have plans for what God should do). The mixture of being misguided and greedy was deadly for Judas. So appreciate you adding your thoughts, MadFox!
DeleteI am a busy Martha who wants to be a Mary. I am a natural nurturer and I love feeding my family and trying to help people. But God is guiding me to slow down and sit at His feet and just listen.
DeleteMe too! Thankfully heeding to what I am hearing.
DeleteWhat a beautiful & perfect example of love The Father sent us, himself, in His Son. Thank you Lord for your perfect love. Thank you for every breathe we breathe until we no longer need the oxygen of this place and are perfectly transformed in heaven. Thank you for being in control and never leaving our side even as we take our last breathe here ( as I witnessed with my dad) You provide for our forever breathing! God bless all of you reading this in the name of Jesus. Peace
ReplyDeleteGod bless you dear heart. Amen Jesus is the example of an absolutely perfect love. May we reflect that love in our daily walk and witness. He will always be at our side until we look at His beautiful face when we are called Home.
DeleteGood morning God! Thank you for this new day and our chance to begin again. Thank you for increasing awareness of your unfailing love that overcomes all fear, blame, blind hated and judgement running rampant like a virus. Thank you for hearing our prayers and that your Will be done. Thank you to the writers and producers and supporters of The Chosen series that is reaching more and more people with the beautiful story of the life of Jesus in ways that bring them closer to you. May our blessings inspire others to know His Peace. Amen!
ReplyDeleteAmen. 🙏
DeleteLord thank you for another beautiful day! Thank you for everything I do have,thank you for your unconditional love! God lately with this epademic going on,I have been more thankful and grateful for my life and all I have,but more thankful and aware of you and your love!!! I know you will be by my side and see me through anything that comes against me,thank you for that Lord! In Jesus name I pray,amen!
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ReplyDeleteRECOGNIZING JESUS
John tells us when Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early on the third day and found Jesus’ body gone, she went and told Peter & him. Together they hurried to the tomb and found it as Mary had told them. Having seen that something had happened, the two disciples went back home to figure what they needed to do next. But Mary chose to stay at the tomb and grieve for the One she loved. In her grief, significant things began to happen. Two angels appeared and asked the reason for her weeping. Then from behind she sensed someone’s presence. Her brain hastily did a calculation and assumed this must be the gardener. Approaching Him with the most logical question, her heart melted when her name was pronounced with all the love & affection she had grown to adore. No one said her name with all the feeling like Jesus did. In an instant, her grieving stopped but her tears continued to flow for now her soul was flooded with joy. What a moment that must have been for Mary.
In our daily journey, we hit moments that can be trying and at times cause us sadness. Quickly we attempt some mental calculations most often producing base thoughts and assuming the worst. Do we hear our Lord trying to get our attention? Do we here our name being called in love? We may not hear it with our ears but we can hear it in our heart as we lift our hearts up to the Lord. This is what is possible as our heart practices the discipline of thanksgiving as suggested in today’s Jesus Calling above. In a spirit of thanksgiving we will hear our name (and not the pseudonym used above for He knows who each of us is).
God be with you as you continue in the glow of Easter this Tuesday and keep the ears of your heart open to hear your name being called by the One who loves you the most. With love, Bob
AMEN, AMEN! The thought of my name being called in expression of Love by my Lord just like He called Mary's name so Lovingly and tenderly, gaves me a merry and joyful heart! For Mary, that day must have been her brightest since the dark cloud of despair hung over. At the sound of her name, all fear was gone! She came face to face with the Promised of her eternal life, her MASTER!
DeleteMay the practice of stillness in His Presence be my go to exercise each and everyday, as I await my name to be called with an opened heart to hear!
Thanks for sharing, may the MASTER who called you, bless and keep you bday twin.
Maplewood NJ
Thank you Bob. Your most insightful words have made my heart to melt with the thought of Jesus calling my name, especially in my time of despair. Oh, how wonderful. God bless you 🙏.
DeleteThank you Bob. I could just visualize Mary's face when she knew that voice was from her beloved Son! What a gift of love to her!
DeleteAmen Maplewood, Let us do our best to be still in His presence and know that He is God and He is enough. He has our names written on the tablet of His heart.
God loves me
DeleteWhat a powerful statement in 3 words that I sometimes forget, take for granted,
don’t really think about etc
And what a shame that is because when I do take the little bit of time out of my busy life to contemplate those 3 words I am full of gratitude and what was occupying my thoughts a few minutes before just evaporate into a feeling of peace and a feeling of everything is going to be okay
What a Blessing
Thank you Brie! Save us Savior of the world! Most compassionate Jesus help us to draw more into your abode by spreading your truth..your love. Do others see your light in me? Many times I fail terribly...help me Lord to be pleasing in your sight. Most sacred heart of Jesus pour your grace over us..draw us closer to you. Thank you my dear brothers and sisters in Christ for sharing your love of Jesus..hundreds read your beautiful prayers, testimonies..faith, hope, love is found here! Easter is every day here on this site! Much love to all!
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DeleteLoveconquersall--- Great love and grace to you and thank you for your heartfelt prayers! Your post, "Easter is every day here on this site!", was just the best! This JC Family/WARRIOR group is beyond awesome! JJ
DeleteThanks Loveconquersall, I am refreshed by the beautiful enhancement to yesterday's novena. I Love you, and am very very thankful God sent you and our entire JC Family into my life!
DeleteThank you Brie for your lovely words from yesterday. Beautiful prayer dear Loveconquersall. I have had troubles posting from my phone, but it always works on my computer.
DeleteAmen dear Brie!!! I love you all and I am soooo thankful to be a part of our JC Family and this wonderful place of peace, encouragement and love.
Loving Father, Thank You for the dawn of a new day. May this morning bring me word of Your unfailing Love, and show me the way I should go, for I put my trust in You (Psalm 143:8).
ReplyDelete1 Thess. 5:18 says, we are to thank God “in all circumstances” because this is His will for us to thank Him always, every day, no matter what we are going through. Sometimes our carnal flesh is not thankful all the time, especially when we are going through trials, hardship, losses etc.. However, it is especially during these times that we must strive our hardest to find something to offer up to God the sacrifices of thanksgiving. We should never cease giving Him thanks. Though we can never out-give God in anything, He paid it all for us on the cross of Calvary. We just celebrated the Resurrected Christ and have so much more to be thankful for.
Psalm 107:21-22 - “Oh that men would praise the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare His works with rejoicing.” In order for us to do this, we must offer the Sacrifice of our Praise (Hebrews 13:15 ), the Sacrifice of our Prayer (Psalm 141:2), the Sacrifice of our Possessions (Matt. 19:21), and the Sacrifice of our Purity (Psalm 51:17). Every sacrifice we offer with Thanksgiving, is simply giving back to God what He has already done for us. When we give to Him, it is because He first gave unto us.
Loving and compassionate Father, We know that thankful hearts honor You and benefit us. You do not demand sacrifices of thanksgiving, but our expressions of thanksgiving that flows freely from the depths of the heart are profound, meaningful and pleases You. Thank You for encouraging and providing the vehicle for communicating and demonstrating the intensity of our thankfulness and gratitude. May we voluntarily present ourselves to You completely, committedly, and take advantage of expressing our thankfulness in such powerful ways to You, that it spills over to others. Thank You for being the ultimate source of all beneficence and blessing in our lives. Thank You Lord for Jesus. Amen.
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Amen Maplewood 🙏. Joining in your beautiful prayer with you. Thank you for sharing your inspiring thoughts. Peace be with you.
DeleteMaplewood - Amen, Echoing your prayer.
DeletePsalm 116:17
I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving,
And will call upon the name of the Lord.
Thank you Maplewood. Praising Him with you, dear one. I love these words: We should never cease giving Him thanks. Though we can never out-give God in anything, He paid it all for us on the cross of Calvary. He gave every part of himself for us. We must give Him every part of ourselves and do our best to keep Him highest in our heart and mind. Gratitude and Praise without ceasing. Amen Sassy Mom!
DeleteWe can never out give God, but it makes my heart happy to keep trying and observe the outcomes 😉
DeleteYes Hallelujah Anyhow! God sure does have our backs! (jw - your sister in Christ)
ReplyDeleteThank You Jesus. Praise and bless You. I am so grateful for You Lord. I shudder when I think where I would be right now without You in my life. Thank You for saving me and so much more 🙏. I love and adore You 💗.
ReplyDeleteDear Janet! Amen and Amen!
DeleteHe has brought us all through so much in our lives to get to this very moment. I myself am amazed at all the changes he has led me through, and the countless gifts of His faithfulness in my life. Thank You Lord!!! You are just so good to me and I will proclaim Your good deeds forever! How blessed we are to know the goodness of God.
Gratitude opens our spiritual eyes. There’s a beautiful cycle in giving God thanks: the more we thank Him, the more we see Him working in us and around us. Gratitude helps us sense God’s presence, His personal care and His perfect timing. May this be a daily activities in our lives . Thank you God for the JC family and bless each person who comes here to read your word.
ReplyDeleteDo not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights. James 1:16-17
Amen dear sister, Min Ahadi! Beautiful truth! Thank You!
DeleteThank you Min Ahadi. Thank you most compassionate Jesus for blessing all who come here to read your word. Thank you for your servants filled with your holy spirit posting their love for you. Thank you Jesus for giving us eyes that see..ears that hear..hearts that love. I just can't thank you enough for your everlasting love. Janet, I too shudder if I didn't have Jesus with me and in me!
ReplyDeletePraise God who gave this earth....His Son of Love...God Bless.
ReplyDeleteAs always JC reading nailed it today. Always be grateful. See the blessings even among our perceived darkness or hardships. Jesus I trust in you! Amen.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you all. Jesus loves you.
ReplyDeleteSinging My favorite Thankful Song for all of us:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCa4FZkdyJE
♥️🎶 and beautiful images! Thank you!
DeleteBrie - AMEN!!!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI see Thanking our Lord as joyousness rather than sacrifice.
DeleteI have practice days where I thank God for everything my eyes see that day. There are always many things for which to say Thank You Lord. On those days, I sing "We bring the joyousness of praise into the House of The Lord..."
He is always soooooooooo good. Jesus I trust You; Thy Will Be Done! Happy Easter Tuesday, Family! Lord knows, I'm thankful for all of you!
We stand here thanking the Lord together as a true family of believers. We are united in our Love for Him and for each other. We all know that every good thing comes from above and we would be nothing without Him. But in Him we can do all things and with His strength and in His presence we can withstand any problem, illness or hardship. Resting in His love and care with all of you.
DeleteAmen sweet Brie!!! And I am sooooo thankful for you my sweet sister!
So true again this year and year after year after year and on and on anon. We bring the joyousness of praise into the House of The Lord. We bring the joyousness of praise into Your House, Oh Lord. And we offer up to You, the joyousness of Thanksgiving. And we offer up to You, the joyousness of ❤.
DeleteAmen.
https://youtu.be/cCXp9nP8Lc8
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Today, today!
DeleteThanks Brie for the song. Thankful so much for this blog and my JC family. Praying for your hospital stay Mad🦊. And your Brother Brie. And all the other requests on here, Waiting, SweetNirah,Jeanne,Minahadi, JJ, Janet, Jan, Anonymous, Maplewood, Bob. Sassy mom, NJS, AUDRA, Blessings from France(hows your mum?). Love and prayers to all. Mindy
ReplyDeleteMindy - I receive your prayer. Praying for you as you pray for others.
DeleteThank you Mindy! My mum is feeling much better thank God! Praying for you and yours and all of you JC warriors!
DeleteBlessings from France
Thankful for you too dear Mindy and for your sincere prayers. Praying always for Chloe and Camden. Praying with you for our dear family and for you. Much love to all.
ReplyDeleteLooking for a lovely Bible story to share with the kids about comparison. Anyone have any ideas.....will really appreciate !
ReplyDeleteHard to find a LOVELY Bible story about comparison. But I read this about how comparing ourselves to others is not a good thing.
ReplyDelete5 Times in The Bible When Envy and Comparison Killed Relationships
By Robert Sang
1. Cain and Abel – Genesis 4:1-16
2. Jacob and Esau – Genesis 25:19-34, 27:1-45
3. Leah and Rachel – Genesis 29:15-35, 30:1-24
4. Saul and David – 1 Samuel 15 – 31
5. The older brother and the prodigal son – Luke 15:11-32
With that thought, comparison can bring us to focus on "what we don't have". But it can also bring us to be thankful for what we do have or how He has made us.
DeleteThis is part of the dance with my thoughts He is teaching me... to discover the mystery of His creativity in each one and the mystery of His goodness in our circumstances... even circumstances that don't have a resolution yet :-)
Good examples.
DeleteThanks Keith! Good food to ponder. Hope all is going well. We know God knows how our circumstances will resolve or evolve. He already knows our futures. Trusting in His Way with patience and hope.
DeletePrayer please warriors. Son #2 has a suspicious spot on his leg. Testing is tomorrow. Asking, seeking & knocking for negative results. Love & blessings to all💞🙏
ReplyDeletePraying for Son #2.
Delete9-2-1 OUR JAN: You know my B9 prayers are with Son #2, and his #1 MOM. Love ❤ you lots!
DeleteI'm praying bingo B-9 with the JC family for your son, Jan. 🙏♥️
DeletePraying for B-9 too. Thank You Jesus for more answered prayers.
Delete"When you focus on what you don't have or on situations that displease you". Hmm! Lord Jesus please help me align my desires with Your desires for my life. Help me not to hanker for things that You are not allowing in my life. You say in Your Word (Jeremiah 29:11) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Forgive me for desiring that which is not in Your plan for my life. They're not wrongful or sinful, but I sense they're not for me from You; at least not in this season.
ReplyDeleteSo Lord Jesus, I let go of the desire to enjoy what is not for me (like Eve, desiring fruit not meant for her and Adam). I turn to You and thank you for ALL that You have given me, all the many blessings You shower on me daily. I focus on Your goodness, Your provision; most of all I focus on You Who has blessed me with all I need. Thank You Lord Jesus, Jehovah Jireh, my provider. Amen.
So true, Peter. We sometimes want or desire things that either aren't in God's timing for the moment or at all. Thanking Him for what we do have and then trusting those plans, like you said re Jeremiah 29:11 where God knows the plans He has for us! We must lean on and into that trust knowing He knows what's best for us all. When I remember to thank Him for ALL the things I/we take for granted...a roof over my head, food to eat, a job I enjoy, etc, the other "things" I want or hope for take a back seat and I feel so grateful for what I do have.
DeleteYou made me think that even though I sometimes wish I had more time to do the things that are important to me, He has showered me with many blessings. I am humbled by His faithfulness and so very grateful for His provisions. Amen my Brother. Focusing on His Goodness! He is everything and He is enough.
DeleteThank you Peter for such encouraging prayer to start our day. Joining you in thanking our Lord for the showers of blessings 🙏💞
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing post for today. Sarah said we choose not to enjoy life while we focus on what we do not have. Giving God thanks for seeing, breathing, walking, all of the good around us changes our spirits and gives opening to Him to work in our lives. I have learned this again and again. It is not happy people who are thankful, it is thankful people who are happy. I am happy when I trust God and thank Him. And I thank Him for all of you as well.
ReplyDeleteWell said dear Ellen! Amen to that! Trusting Him and thanking Him for even the things I'm waiting for. He knows what's best for me according to His will and plan. I sure do thank Him for all of you too! Much love.
DeleteAmen, Ellen! We are living and loving gratitude as we have seen God in action at speeds that have us dropping our jaws and thanking him again and again. You are so right..." Gratitude changes our spirits and gives opening to Him to work in our lives."
ReplyDeleteInstead of worrying that I can't keep with outcomes and action that might be required from these recent blessings, I give everyone and everything to you, Lord and stay connected to your PRESENCE to show me my next, most doable steps. Set my priorities, Lord! I trust you Jesus! Thank you!
Thanks to one of your prior posts, dear Audra, I have ordered,
DeleteHow Joyful People Think: 8 Ways of Thinking That Lead to a Better Life. Yes, I'm ready!
Dear Audra! Yes we must set out priorities right. Gratitude and praise for the Most High first and all other things will follow. Stay grounded in His love and trust His guiding Hand. I trust You Jesus!
ReplyDeleteDear Brie! Whenever I think of you, I think of your joy.
The man on the middle cross has risen!
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/ZYhjbWpYBTo
Posted yesterday - in case you missed it. Realistic, some humor, and very poignant. In Him, MadFox
Thank you MadFox I watched it last night before bed and loved it! Some tears toward the end as predicted! God bless you and all our JC brothers and sister 🙏❤️
DeleteWatched again. Poignant is right. It's 5 minutes...SO worth the watch.
DeleteThank you MadFox! I am so thankful for that man on the middle cross!
DeleteMadFox, thanks for posting this and reposting it today. It is really poignant and funny. I actually saw it earlier today when I was trying to catch up from the last few days. So when I was looking at yesterday's post, I also saw my posting from 2021where I updated everyone on my husband's successful surgery. Rereading all of this group's wonderful posts reminded me of how blessed I truly am. Thank JC family. Happy Easter and keeping my eyes on the man on the middle cross.
DeleteWhat a beautiful video, MadFox! Thank you, dear brother!
DeleteGod bless you dear MadFox. Thanks for reposting for those who may have missed it! It was wonderful and so moving. Amen He is Risen. Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteBusy day ahead. It is my brother's Birthday and want to bring him some flowers to plant, my cookies, and a balloon. Then I'll be coloring eggs with little Gabriel and he wants me to help him make an Easter present for his good Mommy. I have some pretty fake flowers, ribbon, a vase and paint. He loves to paint so he will probably put hearts all over the vase and it will be pretty and make her smile. It's Holy Thursday and I'm blessed to be able to sing for the Lord tonight. He lowered himself completely for all of us so we could be lifted from sin. He washed his disciples feet. He was a humble servant and did not flaunt His Kingship. May we all become more selfless and humble, and may we remember the Passion and all He endured out of love for us and His Father. Today's devotion begins with:
ReplyDeleteBring Me the sacrifice of thanksgiving. Take nothing for granted, not even the rising of the sun. The first thing I think about when I rise is what a blessing that God has given me another day of life. And whether it's sunny or not, we have His light with us always. I'm so very grateful for my many blessings. And for the fact that Jesus is healing my cancer. Every day I just keep thanking Him because I know He is faithful and He keeps His promises. Jesus also wants us to know how important it is to come to Him with gratitude and praise. Today's devotion says:
When you approach Me with thanksgiving, the Light of My Presence pours into you, transforming you through and through. Thank You Jesus! We all need transforming. Thank You for making me a better person so I can glorify You with my thoughts, words, and deeds. Thank You for reminding me to stay in Your Presence and in Your Light. Thank You for Your great Sacrifice and my new life in You.
1 John 1:7
but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.
Amen dear Jeanne. Another part of the devo today is our focus. I choose to focus on what is & not what isn't. Have oodles of fun with your precious grand. Savior every minute! 🥰🙏🌈
DeleteThanks sweet Jan! May God give us all clearer vision to see those things that will never fade away. Gabriel was a good boy today! We had such a great time and he loved coloring eggs. We were talking about Jesus and He said: I love Jesus and I love God. I know he is only 4 but his heart is so full of light already. What a blessing to me. God is so good.
DeleteHeavenly Father, thank You and bless Your holy name 🙏 🙌! I praise You Lord always! Thank You Jesus 😊. Please forgive me for all my sins. Thank You for everything Lord! Bless You and let Your loving presence glisten all through me! Let Your glory be manifested within me and my life Lord. I desire everyone to come to know You and all Your goodness. Heal the nations and all our hearts and minds. Let us be renewed in You. Transform us into the people You created us to be. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteI love those who love Me, and those who seek Me find Me. (Proverbs 8:17). I want to know Christ--yes, to know the power of His resurrection and participation in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, (Philippians 3:10).
DeleteAmen! Hallelujah!
DeleteWonderfully prayed prayer, Janet. Thank you and AMEN!
DeleteAMEN, Janet, AMEN!!!
DeleteAmen. Let us all be renewed and transformed in Him.
DeleteWonderful Jeanne and Janet
ReplyDeleteDear heavenly Father, please continue to find me worthy to receive your many many blessings. Help me to be thankful each and every day for all you provide. Help me to have thankfulness in my life as "natural as breathing" just like it was before the fall. You are so generous! Thank you. I love you Jesus! Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Joining in all these wonderful prayers of Thanksgiving today!
DeleteGathering into that lovely prayer of gratitude. Amen
DeleteAmen, yes thankfulness and praise to our one and only true God. Praying for each of you even though I have not posted in such a long time. I was just thinking of Madfox yesterday as I do whenever I hear the song "It's gonna br ok". I still look through my notebook with each of your requests. And pray. I'm currently traveling and had to use my online version of jesus calling. Prayers and praises for my sweet JC family. Mindy
ReplyDeleteThank you Mindy! Blessings to you at this Easter time and every day!
ReplyDeleteSo great to hear from you dear Mindy. You remain in my prayers. Stay well and safe as you travel. Thanks so much for your prayers. Have a happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteGiving Thanks as I go to bed. Lovely surprise tonight after my little Grandson's Soccer game. My youngest son came over and we watch a movie. Hubby and 2nd Son enjoyed theirs. All is well....with all of my kids, grands and Gma Rusty coming in tomorrow evening for the weekend. Staying with us. Please pray for our little Lu - she has strep. She'll have been on her antibiotic 24 hrs by tomorrow at 5. Hubby wants her and her daddy here tomorrow, anyway. All will be well.
ReplyDeleteGod's Best and Love to all of you, Dear JC Family!
Today is my brother Tommy’s Birthday! He’s 67 years young. May God grant him some special Birthday blessings, and continue to bless, protect and guide him and his family. I’m sad about receiving news yesterday of our cousin Larry’s passing at 84. But he was very sick so our merciful God has lifted him out of his suffering and he is Home to realize God’s promises. May God rest his dear soul and cover his loved ones with comfort and peace. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteWe are traveling to Boston today to celebrate our grandson Lucas’s 3rd Birthday. Joy mixed with sorrow. I pray I’ll be a bright light to my family. May God bless you all, comfort your hearts, heal your weaknesses, and bring you joy. Thank You Father for this in Jesus’ Name. Amen
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
1 Corinthians 2:9
But as it is written:
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
May God grant you traveling mercies and your hearts filled with joy. May your brother Tommy have a blessed birthday and many more. Sorry for your loss of your cousin Larry. May the entire family be comforted during this time of mourning. Continue to shine brightly to all those around you. Peace be with you 🙏.
DeleteGod's Blessings for you and your family this day, Jeanne. May you bring " love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" to those in your presence today. John H.
DeleteThanks dear Janet and John H! Your beautiful words and prayers added much light to my heart! God bless you both!
DeleteBirthday blessings to your brother and for your grandson, Jeanne. Condolences to you and the other family members on the loss of your cousin, Larry.
DeleteShining light, you are Jeanne!! Safe travels and wonder full family time ♥️
DeletePraise the LORD, call upon His name; declare His deeds among the peoples, make mention that His name is exalted. Sing to the LORD, for He has done excellent things; this is known in all the earth. (Isaiah 12:4-5).
ReplyDeleteAmen! Praise and Gratitude!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the story and insight! Thanking God for blessing you and your family More and More!
ReplyDeleteLove love
ReplyDeleteA day or so ago what is the message of a vessel
ReplyDeleteWe are the vessel and God fills us :-) and then I think the day after was about Adam and Eve
The connections between those messages were so meaningful.
God wants us to hold the goodness and pass it on
And then the realization of sin, however Small or Grey can creep in
Self evaluation time! Time to reconnect! Time not to bite the Apple over and over again
Dear Websister, God works in mysterious ways. Your brother was right thinking the Lord was trying to get his attention. God turned this sad situation to good and restored your brother’s faith in mankind. There are so many scammers and ungodly people that take advantage of the vulnerable and the elderly. My mom has been scammed a few times because she always opens attachments and sometimes answers calls from unknown callers and believes their stories. Your brother was upset that he fell into a trap and lost a lot of money. But our Way Maker opened the hearts of good people like yourself to provide his needs. I’m sure your brother learned an important lesson the hard way and he will be more careful in the future. It is better to trust in God than in man. God’s light shines brightly in those who care about other people. Your decision to only give your brother some of the lost money opened the way for others to glorify God by their mercy and kindness. You’re a good and caring sister. Thanks for sharing that story. May God always bless you and your brother. Your heart is showing through your words. 💗
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