Listen to Me continually. I have much to communicate to you, so many people and situations in need of prayer. I am training you to set your mind on Me more and more, tuning out distractions through the help of My Spirit.
Walk with Me in holy trust, responding to My initiatives rather than trying to make things fit your plans. I died to set you free, and that includes freedom from compulsive planning. When your mind spins with a multitude of thoughts, you cannot hear My voice. A mind preoccupied with planning pays homage to the idol of control. Turn from this idolatry back to Me. Listen to Me and live abundantly!
John 8:36
English Standard Version
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Proverbs 19:21
English Standard Version
Many are the plans in the mind of a man,
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
Verse Thoughts - It is apparent that man is constantly believing and thinking that he is in control of his outcomes and the matters of this world. Man wants to believe over and over that he can will God to change and that man's will and knowledge of events is the greatest. We want the easy path and we want worldly prosperity. We really want "my will be done." These are our plans. Although we may make many and varied plans, these plans will only come to fruition if they reflect our Creator's purpose: "it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand." This is such a hard truth because we think that we are the reasons we are such successful people with no wants or needs. We have become so good at making money and doing things in such a way that we have so few wants or needs. Generally, what upsets us is illness or disease. We have walked through life getting what we want, but then something happens that is an unknown and it sends us to God to ask for help. And yet, God wants to show us that asking Him for help is where we need to be all the time.
John 10:27
English Standard Version
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.
My Prayer (2016)
Lord, teach me to listen more. I get so busy doing and going and doing, that I don't take the time to be quiet. I don't give you a chance to speak to me. Help me slow down and listen. I wonder if you are wanting to do things in my life, but I am to busy to listen?
Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. If you haven't already, please purchase the book and support the author.
Also, bookmark https://bibletags.blogspot.com/2019/06/jesus-calling-366-days.html to have an easy link to the entire year of these entries.
Today's reading had me dead to rights. I was very convicted, but very glad to hear the truth from the Lord.
ReplyDelete#METOO, Unknown. Major speed bumps for me were:
DeleteWalk with Me in holy trust, responding to My initiatives rather than trying to make ME fit MY Grand things into your miniscule plans, and,
A mind preoccupied with planning pays homage to the idol of control.
Reality Check: I can only turn on a light bulb; He can lft up an amazingly Great Ball of Sonshine 🌞. Everyday. The sun lives in the heavens where God placed it and moves out across the skies as radiant as a bridegroom going to his wedding, or as joyous as an athlete looking forward to a race! The sun crosses the heavens from end to end, everyday, exposing everything to its warmth. As Sassy Mom's DH says, God is truly in control and you just can't beat that! In all honesty, No, I can't beat that, so I pray His Holy Spirit helps me to stop trying to. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
WORD!!!! The more there is to "do", the more I need to listen. Thank you Holy Spirit!
DeleteConvicted AGAIN! Thank you God for forgiving me for the multitude of repercussions from my compulsion to plan. I give this situation at hand to you, the only one who can clean up my mess with love.
DeleteAudra! That last sentence you said, “ I give the situation to You, the only one who can clean up this mess with love”… was so incredibly helpful to me!!! So grateful to you!!! We are better together!!! I marvel at how much we learn from each other through this truly amazing “GOD” site… and what Chris Payton wrote initially today… more WOWSIES!! Thank you!!!
DeleteCommit your works unto the Lord, and your thoughts shall be established.
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DeleteHeavenly FATHER I approach YOU through YOUR son Jesus Christ, THANK YOU for another day, opportunity to live for YOU & YOU alone. Please redirect my focus upon u, help me to let go of the multitude of thoughts swirling through my mind.
DeleteSet me free LORD so I will be free indeed 🙏 LORD I praise YOU for the joys and pain in my life, for we cannot have one without the, at least to some degree, I praise and thank YOU for leading me to discovering more and more ways to heal myself and my family naturally, as the ALMIGHTY FATHER YAWEH intended,PRAISE YOU YAWEH. I too thank YOU my LORD for the healing YOU have blessed me and my family with.
LORD I continue to lift up my daughter to YOU, as she struggles to make ends meet and find a viable job to keep her home and vehicle, keep her and her beloved safe please LORD, direct her to where YOU want her to be. Show her YOUR way LORD, I praise and thank YOU for assisting my daughter in this difficult time . I too continue to lift my beloved E up to YOU LORD, please comfort him, be with him as he moves through this grief, help me LORD to know how to be of comfort to my beloved, as I’m at a great distance from him and don’t like it , please help me to demonstrate my love and commitment to my beloved, help me to lift him up, provide encouragement and please bless me with YOUR HOLY SPIRIT, so my words are directed by YOU LORD. Keep his family safe and with all provisions needed please LORD, and provide each one of them with YOUR loving comfort and mercy. I ask for forgiveness of my sins, in YOUR SONS name Jesus Christ I pray
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🙏 with, and 🙏 for you and E, and 🙏 for each of your dear ones, A 🙏 ❤️ our dear friend in Christ. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
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Happy Easter! Setting free and letting go of my planning and control. What a subtle lovely gesture to turn myself over to Lord and be of "thine will be done". Let go and let God, asking for his guidance every step of the day.
ReplyDeleteAmen amen!
DeleteDeal Lord, Help me to know my value does not come entirely from how much I accomplish, and or do for others. I can feel good about myself just the way you made me. I am still worthy and your beloved son even when I say no. I do not have to do, do , do! Be still. Amen.
ReplyDeleteDear Lord, we still celebrate the Risen King, the excitement will NEVER be over for what He did for us!! Thank You for our Risen King and for the beautiful Easter weekend!
ReplyDeleteHelp us through the power of Your Holy Spirit to walk and talk with You this day. We trust that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us, so we commit our day to You and ask Your Spirit to rest on us, in Jesus name.
Anonymous---love the thought of the Lord's Spirit resting upon us. You can just feel the peace! How comforting!
DeleteAmen to that! Like a white dove resting on our shoulder, the Spirit brings us peace and comfort from above! We are blessed every day and night.
DeleteLoved this devotion and it spoke to me. As I begin my trip to Boston I am not making any plans, but going with the flow in the presence of the Lord and in His peace. The Spirit will give me the words to speak. I know most of my family are not Believers so I will just let my light shine before them and do my best to be humble and peaceful. I will just love them with the love God has given me.
We'll put dear Jeanne. That's all that our God ask of His children. Show the Love of God to the saved & unsaved. Blessings on your trip. Be richly blessed by it!🙏🥰
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DeletePraying for amazing days for you Jeanne and many stories of your time with God and your family! ❤️
DeleteAmen, Jeanne! I just returned from a similar family visit (no baby, but wedding planning). I take today's reading to heart. The trip went well, not without some tense conversations, but surrendering and listening and calling upon the holy spirit instead of imposing and telling helped keep a loving atmosphere. Leaving was hard as I wanted so much more depth but had to compete with the darn cell phone always in their hands. May the spirit of God rest upon them, and may they come to know Him. Traveling mercies to you! ♥️
DeleteGod bless you Jeanne as the Holy Spirit chooses your words and peacefully maneuvers you with love thru your stay. xxoo
DeleteDear Jeanne, Traveling Mercy and Happy Trails to you and yours, our dear sister and friend in Christ. Without a sound or word, silent in the skies, their message reaches out to all the world. I am praying for you to be like The Heavens that are always showing us the Positive Glory of God; they are a marvelous display of His Craftsmanship. Day and night they keep on showing us about God, without a sound or word, silent in the skies, yet their message reaches out to all the world.
DeleteWhenever you say The Blessing over the food, I hope you can hear me saying Amen, regardless of who else does or doesn't. I love you. Amen!
Welcome to Massachusetts, Jeanne. Praying that your time here will be blessed !
DeleteCape Cod Girl :) You made it back! Hope all is well with you and yours, in Jesus' Name. Amen
DeleteJohn 10:27. Not John 10:17
ReplyDeleteI need to get my eyes checked. Thanks.
DeleteAs I was reading todays JC entry, I was reminded of a time when I was at a retreat. I almost didn't go to this retreat as I had many things to get ready for work. I decided to go with the condition that I could have my own room so I could work on my computer in between speakers. As I was praying one morning I heard a voice say, "come walk with me!" Having not experienced this kind of thing, I kind of ignored it. Then 2 times more, I heard a voice saying, "Come walk with me!" I thought of the story of Eli and thought this must be the Lord. I said,'Okay Lord, I'll come walk with you". But what did that mean? The retreat was by a beautiful lake that was surrounded by a forest with pathways. I headed down to the lake and pictured the Lord and I walking around the lake only to find that the entry to the lake was closed. I thought perhaps the Lord wants me to walk with Him in the forest? As I began on this walk, it became very windy and cold and I without a jacket decided that I would go back to my room to warm up. That is when I picked up my Jesus Calling devotional and began readying April 22nd's entry. What's it say? Come walk with me in holy trust! I couldn't believe the words! I began weeping and felt God had answered how I should walk with Him. Not only that but I was convicted that it is not my plans that were important, but the Lords. Trusting is not always easy, but the Lord has pointed out as He promises to walk with me, that with Him in control, I am on the right path.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very cool story! Thank you for sharing!
DeleteThank you for sharing. I love the illustrations... So often we Think we know what is best for us. I love awareness of who our God is and what He can do for us.. in us.. through us. Blessings to All
DeleteGreat story Newby! No coincidence, no chance. You ARE responding to Gods call, a reason for a path, journey or situation., Definately orchestrated by God to connect you. He has spoken, and you responded with an open heart! Amen!
DeleteThanks for sharing your trust-walk Newby. It is still valuable after all these years!
DeleteWow, Great great story. As powerful today as in 2019. I pray that all (me included!) not only listen but respond to Gods nudge. It happens each day, help me to have an open heart to respond and act. Amen.
DeleteThank you for sharing your story. So powerful. God’s grace.
DeleteLove this story of Gods gentle instruction.
DeleteBeautiful! That's our God 🙂
DeleteBeautiful story Newby.. powerful!
DeleteAmen, ABC, my prayer too, follow the “nudge”… lovely story and great reminder… BIB
DeleteThank you for this Jesus Calling to remind us to keep our eyes focused on You Lord.
ReplyDelete“Seek Ye First...” In you we can have “peace that surpasses human understanding” and unspeakable joy - in You, we can find wisdom and when we choose to sit with You in silence, listen, abide in You and study Your Word, we are free and complete. We can’t control our outer world but we can allow You to control our inner world.
Amen dear Imac! Joining in that wonderful prayer.
DeleteThank You Jesus for reminding me to focus on You and rest in your love and peace. Please keep the reins of my life to Yourself and help me not to Yank them away from you. Your way is the better way.
Help me Jesus to move from the illusion of control of my outer world and listen as you guide my inner one. In your name I pray!
DeleteCalm my mind, Lord. I trust in you always. KS
ReplyDeleteDear Lord, walk with me, as I "walk in holy trust". Help me to not to focus on my "spinning mind". But rather help me to "be still", accepting your will, listening to you, allowing YOU to figure it all out. Amen.
ReplyDeleteYes Lord, Yes Lord, Yes, Yes, Lord! Amen.
DeleteA prayer for this incredible JC FAMILY. Lord, I ask for You to shut out all else from this JC FAMILY as they draw close to You. I pray they release their worries and concerns into Your hands. I pray they will let them go and lay them at Your feet. I pray they will share the secrets of their hearts and ask You to share with them the secrets of Yours. Fill each of these precious souls afresh with Your Spirit so they can enjoy Your love, peace, joy and fulfillment in their lives in greater measure than ever before. AMEN and AMEN
ReplyDeleteThank you JJ for your beautiful prayer. Thank you all.
DeleteAmen!!!
DeleteJJ - Thank you for blessing JC Family with your prayers. Amen!!! Praise the Lord!!!
DeleteAmen.
DeleteThank you and I'm praying the same for you!
DeleteAmen, Amen and Amen! God bless you sweet sister JJ!
DeleteThank you JJ for your intercession prayers! Bless you back with all you give.
DeleteThank u JJ. God loves you.
DeleteOh my goodness, I have tears, JJ! That was so beautiful!!! God bless you and keep you!!! BIB
DeleteKing of kings, Lord of lords..you are in control and I trust in you Sweet Jesus. Come holy spirit.
ReplyDeleteLoveconquersall - Your prayer is mine.
DeleteAmen dear LCA! Praying that prayer with you and dear Sassy Mom.
DeleteGod is just waiting for us to let go of everything, and come to Him in stillness and trust. When we pray, we speak to him, usually asking Him for His help and His healing. But when we shut all else out and sit with him, that is when He speaks to us. His words speak to our heart: I am your God, do not be afraid. Or, I understand what you're going through and I am here beside you. Our peace comes from knowing that He understands our deepest longings, insecurities and fears. We must surrender to His will if we are to remain in His peace. He is in charge. Today, I will try very hard to remain in His sweet Presence and incline my ear to His voice. My peace and strength is from the Lord. I look forward to seeing how my steps will be established.
ReplyDeleteOur Dear Jeanne, Tonight before you go to bed, can you take the time to share with your JC family what you heard and how your steps were established? Thanks Kindly
DeleteBrilimar, I'm sorry I didn't see this till now. But when I am very still and opening my heart to God, He tells me that He understands how I feel and asks me just to trust Him. I do not hear a loud voice, No. More like a tiny whisper. I hear Him in sweet stirrings inside me comforting my heart. When I say my steps are established, He puts the people who need me in front of me, and connects me to those who need the words that His Spirit guides me to say. We get up each morning, and after thanking God for the day, we plan what we will do and more often than not, God will guide someone to call out in need and change our plans. He did that today. I had a message from a Facebook friend who is a Pastor in Haiti. He needed to talk about his situation. We talked about our faith first and then he told me that his father had died leaving his mother to care for 9 children by herself. There was no food on their table and they were fasting and praying. I was messaging him for an hour. I told him God knew he was suffering and knew all his needs. God is a discerner of hearts and knows all about us. I comforted and encouraged him as best I could, and I said faith is active. No matter what the circumstances are, He must get up in gratitude for the new day, and do his best to search for God's light on his path and guiding hand. We all must look for his help in our day. His light and help are in the darkest and scariest day. He will send you people to lift and help too. This is how God changes the direction of our day to accomplish his will.
DeleteThanks Jeanne. I truly appreciate the update you just shared. Much Love and Many Blessings To You!
DeleteOH MY GOD! Yesterday, I heard His Voice as I was clearing out my home and my life while trying to get something positive from this Pandemic Quarantine situation. I came across a beautiful Heirloom Book of instruction for sewing baby clothes. As I was leafing through its pages, The Voice continued to repeat the name, Joanie, Joanie, Joanie. Later that day, I was going to pick up curbside groceries near Joanie's house. Because The Voice was so strong, I put the book in my vehicle. Practicing Social Distance, I left the book at the foot of her driveway. Later that evening she and her husband called to ask me why I left that particular book. I told them about The Voice and they excitedly shared that their granddaughter had just called them to say she was going to have a baby! Joanie was elated that the book The Voice told me to leave would allow her to make beautiful items for her great grandbaby with all the time she now has while in quarantine! Then today, I read JC. Thank You Lord! I want and need your help to be still, know You Are God, and LISTEN for and listen to Your Voice! In Jesus' Name. Amen. Thank You for the time to do so and making all things work together for good, including this quarantine time.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you did hear his voice. That is exactly how he guides us. He leads us to the people who need us because He knows everything. God saw a need for that book to sew baby clothes even before you knew Joanie's granddaughter was having a baby. Thank you for sharing that affirmation of God's Hand in our lives. Amen He sure does make all things work together for good at all times.
DeleteDear Brie! Your story still brings joy to my heart. God is truly in charge. We must continue to open ourselves to His sweet small voice and the Spirit's groanings. He is guiding us with His right Hand. Father, Give me eyes to see your guiding Hand.
DeleteBeautiful! Wonderful, keep listening.
DeleteRe-reading this TESTimony three years later and tears still come to my eyes. Tears of joy that the Lord cares enough to take His time to personally speak to little old me. Speak Lord, for Your Servant is listening. Speak and help me hear You more clearly. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
DeleteAmen, Brie! This entry is again so spot on for me this year! Last night we had a Spirit Filled Friday Night gathering. In worship and prayer we invited, and we thanked Him for His Presence. It was beautiful and powerful. He knows everything about us, and wants only to love and bless us with our favorite everything. We thank you Jesus, for restoration of health in mind body and spirit!
DeleteProverbs 19:21
ReplyDeleteMany are the plans in the mind of a man,
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
Yes, Lord! Keep my mind focused on you as you guide my creativity in action in all I "do" today. Thank you for this new day and your blessings that inspire us all. Peace be with your JC prayer warriors and our world today. Amen!
Always loved that verse sweet Audra! Joining in your prayer. Amen!
DeleteWEDNESDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF EASTER
ReplyDelete(John 3:16-21) As this conversation with Nicodemus is drawing to a close, Jesus summarized all that He had said with words that would resonate through the ages and all eternity. After making a reference to His death, 'so the Son of Man be lifted up' (vs. 15), He went on to say, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him." These were words that none of us would comprehend until after His death on the cross. But after the cross, we realized the eternal significance of what He was saying.
For God - here comes the reason for the lifting up of the Son of Man (in vs. 15) and God chose to do it.
So loved - not just loved, sooooo loved, maxed out His love
The World - there is not a single person whom God does not love. Though there may be people we do not love and therefore we may have a tendency to think God is that way, God is not a human being. God loves everyone whether, in our estimation, they should be loved or not.
That He gave His only Son - Love at its maximum. More precious to us than our own life is our children's lives. It is the ultimate sacrifice of love. God has never asked His people to practice child sacrifice to prove their love for Him as some religions have done, yet He did that to prove His love for us.
So that everyone who believes - the ball is now in our court to respond to this act. To believe contains the connotation of embracing within the heart. We have a tendency to think believing is a head trip; quite to the contrary, it is a heart trip. That which is held dear in the heart is how one lives life
May not perish but may have eternal life - Too often people think eternal life is something to come in the future but if it is eternal, it has no beginning, it has no end. John in his gospel uses the term to signify 'life to the fullest lived in love of God'. It is the abundant life of John 10:10. It is and by believing we cease to choose the ways of narrow mindedness and a shuttered heart, the ways of sinful habits, and the ways of self-will. Instead, we now choose the way of love, the way of life without end. It is everything the JC readings call us to.
Vs. 17 goes on to make clear our God is not a retributive God who seeks vengeance for our sins; no, God is a redemptive God who so loves us, He wants to return us to Himself. But in order to redeem anything, a price needs to be paid. And He paid it in His own Son thus we ARE redeemed. Embrace your redemption, live in it, look forward to the time when it will be fulfilled in the Kingdom of God.
A suggested exercise: Pray through John 3:16-17 word by word as I broke it down above. Do not hurry this but repeat each phrase until you start feeling it within. One of the purposes of prayer is to seal to the heart a truth and of course, this is the greatest truth of all.
God be with you. With love, Bob
Bravo Bob, Excellent. Thanks you and Gods blessings on you each day! Amen.
DeleteWonderful exercise Bob! Thank you so much. I choose the way of love, the way of life without end, the line that goes forever.
Delete16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
Yet again, you knocked the ball out of the earth park, our Dear BOB, Thank You.
DeleteAMEN! ♥️ This, Bob!
DeleteDoing this so powerful
DeleteDear Heavenly Father, On this EARTH DAY, we have so much to be Thankful for and want to say THANK YOU! “The earth is the LORD's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers” (Psalm 24:1-2). You make all things good including Your World, and we can’t forget to send all of our Thanks to You. Thank You! Your love is such a beautiful thing. Today, we shift our focus from what we want, to what You have blessed us with on this EARTH. We have so much only because You have provided, Thank You! May we always learn to recognize You in the smallest of gestures, so that Your communication to us becomes clearer. By simple acknowledging Your many gifts, we can strengthen our relationship with You, and build unyielding faith.
ReplyDeleteThank You for Your supernatural strength that is available to praying people who are convinced to the core of their beings that You can make a difference! When we communicate with You through prayer, You Work on our behalf. Thank You! Teach us to stay on the path of the 2-way conversation that will open up deeper relationship with You, mutual love, caring, respect, peace and joy! Most importantly, Thank You Father, for hearing our hearts more than our words! Thank You for the Holy Spirit that intercedes for us when we don’t know: What to pray, How to pray and We need to pray! May we enter into true and real honest communication with You each time we humble ourselves in prayer. Today, we choose to walk with You in holy trust and respond to Your initiatives rather than try to make plans to fit our paths! Change our complaining to thanksgiving and our attitude to love. Thank You for our countless blessings, may we recognize them each and every day and NEVER hesitate to give You Thanks! In Jesus Holy name we pray.
HAPPY EARTH DAY, Our Earth, our Future! Thanks to The CREATOR who made it ALL possible!
Maplewood NJ
Thanks again, for this Earth Day Prayer, our dear sweet Maplewood NJ. You know you have provided the sweet fragrant syrup for my break-fast,
DeleteThank You Father, for hearing our hearts more than our words! Thank You for the Holy Spirit that intercedes for us when we don’t know: What to pray, How to pray, but we do know We need to pray! May we enter into true and real honest communication with You each time we humble ourselves in prayer. Today, we choose to walk with You in holy trust while on this earth, and respond to Your Initiatives rather than try to make plans to fit our paths! In Jesus Name. I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. Amen
Thank You Jesus for lending us dear Maplewood to lift us each day and give us the words to pray!
ReplyDeleteMay we enter into true and real honest communication with You each time we humble ourselves in prayer. Thanks dear Maplewood! You sure do make a difference in my heart every day. God bless you and heal you in all things.
Praying for Norahs hubby, Mad🦊 and his speedy recovery and witness to to medical team. Prayers for Janet and unemployment, Jeanne and travels, and the rest posted here in our amazing JC prayer warrior family. Please continue praying for my mom, she is so lost with out my dad, she needs clarity of God's will for her decisions about what to sell and if she should move or stay in her big house. She's lonely and depressed with the loss of my dad in 2018. Pray for us to know how to help her in this process. Prayers also for my daughter chloe as she is still navigating her bladder disease and treatment. Today is her 23rd birthday! Mine is tomorrow the 23rd. We will celebrate as a family this weekend. Love and prayers to you all. I love each of you. Lord hear and answer our prayers and keep our minds stayed on you. Mindy
ReplyDeleteThank you. Praying for Norah and husband. All here as well. AMEN.
DeleteI am prating for you, Chloe, and your Mom now our Dear Mindy, Spokane Wa, along with all of our JC Prayer Warrior Family.
DeleteI already have you on the Birthday Gift of Prayer Calendar, which means you will get prayed for continuously on your special day with Bonus Prayers at 4:23 AM and 4:23 PM. I Know God's Holy Spirit will deliver them to you! God's Blessings now and forever more to you and Yours, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Happy birthday to Chloe and happy "early" birthday to you Mindy. May our Father heal Chloe's bladder disease and comfort her during this time. Father, guide Mindy's mom in the right direction. Give her peace of mind and heart so she can be comforted by Your undying love and make the decisions that she needs to make. Let Mindy find peace, comfort, and strength in Your loving, everlasting arms along her journey. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen. Peace be with you.
DeleteEchoing warriors in birthday prayers for Chloe and Mindy.
DeleteHappy Blessed Birthday, Mindy and Chloe!!
DeleteMany more blessed years!
Maplewood NJ
Joining hearts with prayers for you, Mindy and family. May the Peace of God surround you. 🤗
DeleteThanks for your prayers. We’re on our way to Boston. Praying with our family for your Mom to receive discernment, guidance and comfort and for Chloe’s complete healing. May God guide the doctors to bring her back to perfect health and bring you peace of mind, dear sister. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteHappy Birthday to both of you!
Happy Birthday Mindy & Chloe. I understand bladder issues! Will be adding chloe to my list as well as your dear Mom. May God continue to lead all of you.
DeleteThanks be to You God, we still have HOPE! Thank You for helping me Listen to You continually with the help of Your Spirit...Thank You For helping my brother and me Trust-Walk with You, responding to Your Initiatives rather than my own plans.
ReplyDeleteThank You for giving us HOPE! Thank You for Faith and pray-ers, Jeanne, Janet, Waiting, TJ, JE, JJ, Ellen, Audra, Jan Gridley, NJS, Grace Takes Time, Amanda, Tay and all others. You know how much reading and praying and listening to Christian Music while waiting helps to comfort my soul and helped steady me and my brother Keith. Thank You for Dr Alton who kindly and thoroughly explained my brother's test results and thank you that my heart could be at peace as I listened to how aggressive the cancer has become as his PSA went from 40 to 60 during the last two weeks. I know Your Thoughts and Your Ways are higher than ours, and that You know well the plans You Have. Not my plan, but Thy Plan Be Done. In one week, we will return for Keith's first injection. Please let it work to stop or reduce the spread with little or no side effects. O! For The Peace of a perfect trust, our Loving God in Thee. I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. Thy Will Be Done In Jesus Name. Amen.
In Jesus Name. Amen
Father, please remove Keith's affliction and restore his health. Bring Brie and Larry peace, comfort, and strength while they endure this time. Let Your presence be with them and let Your perfect peace rule their minds and hearts. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen. God bless.
DeleteBrie, You and your family are in my prayers. May all your concerns and prayers to Him be answered in the name of Jesus!
DeleteNorah, I pray for you and your husband, for God's peace, strength, restoration, healing and all that you stand in need of.
Healing prayers for ALL the sick and afflicted, in Jesus' name.
Maplewood NJ
Brie, God has you and your brother in His palm and with a perfect plan for healing and wholeness. He will be well. My brother in law had a similar PSA and this was completely turned around with a hormone treatment. I ask God for this as I ask God to guide the specialists at Mayo for my daughters tumor board review today. As JJ said in her beautiful prayer...May the doctors see them standing in divine health.
DeleteFather, we need your help right now to stop the spread of Keith’s cancer. The test results were not what we were praying for but You already knew them. But we trust that You are mighty to save and we are gathered together asking You to destroy every cancer cell in his body. May he tolerate his first injection well and amaze the doctors with his improvement. We believe you are already healing him. Comfort and guide both Keith and our sweet sister Brie. Thank you in the powerful Name of Christ Jesus.
DeleteFather God we trust you for perfect healing in Jesus name for Larry and my friend Annette. Lord cancer is no match for you or your plans for your beloved children. We trust you for your absolute best in these two lives. Lord send extra peace to Brie and Annettes husband Barry as they wait for your will to be done, trusting your never ending care.
DeleteOur dear Brie, prayers for God's hand of healing on Keith. And for His all encompassing comfort and peace to you both.
DeleteOne year later, thanks be to God and you JC pray-ers, yet again,, the Lord flowed more blessings to us through Dr Alton! Keith's injections are working. His PSA is now 0.04 😊
DeleteAdditionally Dr Alton's provided us with direction, answers, and options. He listened, he observed, he heard us with much compassion. We now have next steps that were completely unknown to us 3 days ago. We are so blessed to have Him, Dr Alton, and all of you ❤ in our lives, praying us through. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Keith is constantly being held up to the Throne of Grace for complete recovery, in Jesus Name.
DeleteAmen! 👏
DeleteAt the end of March, Dr Alton has left the city and moved to Minnesota, which is totally out of reach for us. In his kindness he called to tell us ahead of time, and he took the time to call another urologist, to get Keith an appointment when the new Dr was not accepting new patient appointments for months into the future. Dr Alton said he did not want Keith to fall through the cracks since the timely injections were working and he would not be here when the next one was due in April this year. Please continue to keep Dr Alton, and the new Dr in your prayers, along with all Physicians and medical personnel. May they rise up to the level of God, transfusing us with knowledge, compassion and the goodness of God. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
DeleteJoining in prayer for Keith's uninterrupted medical care and the peace of mind that comes with knowing GOD'S GOT THIS!
DeleteFather, I pray with all my heart that I will truly listen to what Your Spirit is saying. May I hear Your voice of stillness, reassurance, and also of challenge. Help me to submit to them and obey them, whether I feel like doing so or not. Quiet my inner being to be still enough to respond to You. May I listen with a sensitive heart that is quick to trust You in obedience. You are everything to me. No one compares to You Lord. Thank You Jesus. I bless and praise You Lord always and continually. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
ReplyDeleteYes Lord, along with Janet, I praise you, for to us, You Are Everything and Everything is You!
DeleteAlong with our JC Family, I am praying for you and all your situations and circumstances our dear sister friend, Janet. May you receive His Blessings in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Amen dear Sisters. No problem, illness or situation is greater than our amazing and mighty God. Praying with you that He is fighting your battles unto victory and your tears will be turned into dancing. Wish I could hug you both my dear ones.
DeleteWe do feel your hugs 🫂 Dear Jeanne.
DeleteI claim your prayer for myself Janet! Your inspired words pierced the fog that surrounds me this morning..thank you!
DeleteThank You Lord for our Earth Day Reminder from Romans 12: Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but be a new and different person with a fresh newness in all you do and think. Then you will learn from your own experience how His Ways will really satisfy you.
ReplyDeleteGOD of ALL MY DAYS by Casting Crowns
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYkZE8AogDE
'Cause You're the God of all my days
Each step I take, You make a way
I will give You all my praise
My seasons change, You stay the same
You're the God of all my days
In my worry
God, You are my stillness
In my searching
God, You are my answers
In my blindness
God, You are my vision
In my bondage
God, You are my freedom
And in my weakness
God, You are my power
You're the reason that I sing!
In Jesus' Name. Amen.
♥️ 🎶
DeleteBeautiful song of hope and encouragement! Thanks dear Brie! The words are for you and Keith. And for all our family who are walking through trials. You are never alone! He is the Way Maker and He can light the darkest wilderness and find your hand in the dark. Be not afraid. He goes before you always.
DeleteBrie I was just thinking about this song yesterday and played it. I have it in my playlist. It really does help calm the Spirit when anxious thoughts come. Thanks for sharing. ♥️
DeleteThanks for yesterday's shedding of new light on an old situation TERRI. and helping me to get ready for Today's devotion: I am training you to set your mind on Me more and more, tuning out distractions through the help of My Spirit.
ReplyDeleteWhen I start to get overtaken with the "what ifs". Thank you for refocusing my mind to:
What if God steps in and pleads my case for me?
What if God sweeps away the one thing that is stopping things from going in your favor?
What if God removes the mountain with one breath?
God often does step in and clears up the mess.
Thanks dear sister and friend in Christ.
Amen. He can do all things. We believe without seeing that He can move the mountains and part the Sea. I have seen His faithfulness so many times in my life. Standing on the Rock with my family, He is our foundation, the Cornerstone that never crumbles.
DeleteEphesians 2:10 “For we are His creation, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them.”
ReplyDeleteThis morning, I give thanks to You oh Lord with a grateful heart and I give thanks to You the Holy One, because You’ve given Jesus Christ Your Son. I know that one of the most important lessons I can learn is how to listen to You, because listening to You is essential to walking with You. In this complex, hurried, busy world, there is nothing more urgent, nothing more necessary and nothing more rewarding than hearing what You have to say. I know You speak to me for my benefit and I ask that Holy Spirit help me to respond in total obedience for the sake of my eternal soul. This is my prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen.
We give thanks to God for speaking not only in general and absolute terms, but to each of us personally. He is our infinite God who is fully capable of communicating with all His children, in very personal manner, right where we are, in the midst of our circumstances and in explicit and direct terms. Everything in the Word of God applies to our lives in so many ways. All communication based on His Word carries truth that is meant for us.
He expects us to respond to His voice, heed His Word and act on it. God's desire for us to listen to Him, so we might live with great joy and strength. His Word is for our transformation, and listening/reading and applying it, spares us pain! (Psalm 81:1, Psalm 139:1-24, Ex. 31:18, Josh. 7:1-13 and James 5:15, 16).
Here Are Some Great Quotes regarding Walking With God:
“I’m here, Let’s walk together.” – GOD
“Those who walk with God, always reach their destination.” ― HENRY FORD
“If I walk with the world, I can’t walk with God.” DWIGHT L. MOODY
“God’s mighty power comes when God’s people learn to walk with God.” JACK HYLES
“Walking with God doesn’t lead to God’s favor; God’s favor leads to walking with God.” — TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIAN
“Smart men walked on the moon, daring men walked on the ocean floor, but wise men walk with God.” LEONARD RAVENHILL
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Thank You Lord for the works of Your hands. Creator of this universe/earth, the glory are ALL Yours!
DeleteHAPPY EARTH DAY!
Maplewood NJ
Amen Maplewood🤗🥰
DeleteAbsolutely wonderful post! Listening to His sweet voice and Praying I can be obedient to His calling. Thank you for your great quotes too. Sharing them with my Sis and Mom and Bible group. You filled me to the brim dear sister. Thank you. God bless and strengthen you.
DeleteThank you for even more sweet Hope our dear sweet sister and friend from Maplewood NJ. Love you.
DeleteSuch a blessing to read these words and these comments!❤🙏🏻❤
ReplyDeleteAmen Unknown. I always leave here feeling renewed, refreshed, encouraged and blessed. God guided us to come here.
Delete#METOO! Whenever I get to the end, I still want the posts and prayers to go on and on anon...
DeleteI am off to Adoration Hour and taking all of you and your prayer requests with me. Love to all who enter here, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Dear heavenly Father, please continue to guide me on my journey. Help me to know you are with me every step of the way. When I hear "walk with me" help me to respond with action. Walking with YOU means walking/hiking (my concrete thinking lol!) as well as seeing You in the face of others in need and getting involved! Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen to that dear ABC!
ReplyDeleteFather help me to respond to your voice with action. Amen!
Father, strengthen and heal dear MadFox and Norah’s husband and bless and guide their families. Thank you for Your faithfulness in their lives and for surrounding them with your peace, love and comfort.
ReplyDelete1 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Awesome prayer. I receive your kindness with gratitude. All continues to be well. Amen.
DeleteI received a text earlier today from a friend. This is what it said:
ReplyDeleteI heard the spirit say "pray for Keith right now that he may hear something profound."
So today I have had my antenna up more than usual.
After I read the text, I prayed that as much as I love His voice, all I need is a continued growth in the awareness of His love for me. With that being said, I have noticed that God often speaks in unexpected ways and at unexpected times. Whatever He wants to say, whether simple or profound, subtle or loud, I welcome. Also any means He wants to speak, in my heart, in my ears, in my head, through nature, or through a person, is welcome.
Yesterday on the local news, I saw a picture of cherry trees at the St. Paul Como Park Conservatory. The cherry blossoms were blooming beautifully as the warm weather is bringing the leaves to Minnesota early this year. As I was getting ready for bed I also noticed a profound thankfulness beginning to bloom in my heart for His love for me as begin to get in touch with it more as He continues His perfect work in me.
Any that are inclined to join my friend in prayer are welcome. Also, the timing has not been right to share the exciting news I spoke of in January. I have not forgotten to share, its just the time to share has not come.
Blessings and profound peace (even in the midst of worry) to you all.
Thanks for all you did share Keith. My brother Keith also heard something profound today that brought God's Joy into his heart. Please let your friend know that their prayers spread far and wide as we are not in Minnesota, and far from it! Love to you my brother friend in Christ, Brie
DeleteWhy is Minnesota appearing, and appearing and confirming so much today? I guess only time will tell!
DeleteHmmm. Ask and listen 😎
DeletePraying for all of you and thanking you for all of your prayers!! MadFox, I SO appreciate you passing on the prayer request for us!
ReplyDeleteAND...the results were great, thanks be to God. I will update everyone more later - tomorrow or over the weekend when things settle down (yeah, right!) :)
I have gotten on in the early mornings to read and each of you and your prayer requests are mine. Love and Blessings to each of you.
My prayer for My Beloved JCFAMILY:
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, Your WORD in Isaiah 48:3, Psalm 146:15 and 2 Chronicles 29:36 speaks of You preparing Your people for "for the
THING WAS DONE SUDDENLY." When darkness was prevalent in the beginning, the Spirit of God moved and God SUDDENLY commanded Light to come forth and Light
SUDDENLY CAME!
I Decree and Declare that it is your turn, JCFAMILY, to SUDDENLY receive DIVINE intervention and provision in areas that you waited for so long. GOD WILL SHOW UP in your life. I thank you Father God, that you are the same God yesterday, today and forever. I thank you Father, that no matter what this JCFAMILY'S situations may look like, no matter how impossible they may seem, You are the God whom nothing is impossible. Father, no matter what stands against this Nation, the Nations
of this world or what stands against the precious souls of this JCFAMILY, You
are the Avenger! I ask for retroactively restoring to them what rightfully belongs to them in Jesus' name. I ask for Freedom, Soundness, Wholeness. I ask for restoration of Joy, Peace, Health and Healing. Father God, You are the Waymaker and Jesus' name is above EVERY name. You have given us Authority and I thank you that Authority lives in each of us. I thank you that the resurrection power that's is on the inside of each one of us is destroying everything that was designed
against each one of our bodies and our families. When the enemy comes in, You, Heavenly Father, have already set up their defeat. I Decree and Declare wholeness to each one this hour and in this time. In Jesus' name, Lord of lords, and King of kings, I pray and believe, AMEN and AMEN. JJ
Loving, Loving, Loving my JCFAMILY!!!
THE other side of fear is FREEDOM, FREEDOM,FREEDOM!!!
Thank You again for your heartfelt and effective prayers, our JJ. They availeth much and are repeated over and over and over until I get it. Got it 👍
DeleteDear sweet JJ, thank sister for the warrior that you are. I receive your powerful decree of victory upon each circumstance facing our JC family. The Lord is our defender & shield! Nothing is impossible for our God Almighty! Bless our family here this day. Amen! Hallelujah!🙏💞
DeleteThank you, dear sister, JJ, for your commanding and all-powerful prayer over all of us! With God, freedom IS ours!
DeleteAmen, JJ! Resurrection Power by Chris Tomlin ♥️🎶 link
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Amen, Amen, Amen!! Thank you dear JJ! Free from the bounds of sin and every trap set by the evil one! Our God is so much Greater! He fights our battles, and we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus! Hallelujah!
DeleteJJ your post has me adapting my walk with God and God's Walk with me to the song "Suddenly" by Billy Ocean.
DeleteDear Beloved JJ - I receive your beautiful prayer for DEVINE INTERVENTION, Joy, Peace, Health and Healing for myself and my children. Thank you for loving my JC FAMILY WITH LOVE and PRAYERS. You are loved. Thank You Jesus, Lord of lords and King of kings for JJ who loves, prays and believes. Hallelujah and Amen.
ReplyDeleteOh God we praise You. That Your purpose involves the salvation of sinners for the glory of Your name. That Your purpose is to save sinners like me, by the cross of Christ that we might be reconciled to You, that we might live in relationship with You that will last forever, for eternal life. We are so thankful that, that purpose will stand. So God we yield our plans to You today, we lay our plans down and we pray have Your way. Have your way in our lives, have Your way in our families, have Your way in our churches, have Your way with us we pray. Lead us, guide us, direct us according to Your purposes, not our plans. And as we make plans which we need to do and comes to this or that in our lives, please, please, please help us to yield our plans continually to You. And to make our plans in accordance with Your purpose, in alignment with Your purpose.
ReplyDeleteDear Min, love "make our plans in accordance with Your purpose, in alignment with Your purpose". Amen.🙏💞
DeleteBeautiful and heartfelt prayer dear Min Ahadi! Amen! Turning my reins over to Him to lead me according to His Will and Plan and Purpose. His Will, not mine.
DeleteGood morning everyone! ☀️So I posted yesterday that my daughter Tori Faith is doing better. It seems like every time she is we have a setback. We found out that she has antibodies to her new medication. She used it a long time ago but not for long. We are back to square one with that. However, she is eating some now on her own and has gained weight. Please pray for her she is really downcast and distraught about this news. Pray God’s peace over her and continued strength for her journey. She was crying last night and I could just sense her complete weariness with this disease. It breaks my heart that I cannot fix this. Pray for me and her dad as we try to comfort her that the Holy Spirit will guide us in all of our words to her. Thank-you all! ♥️💔🙏
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your family Sharon. May God give you his strength and healing power.
DeleteTJ
Thank-you bless you! 💝
DeletePraying dear Sharon for your Tori Faith. Father, shower Tori & her caring parents with hope & encouragement today. Your ways are not our ways, it's so difficult to comprehend that your plans for our life's journeys is always, always for our good, though it may seem the exact opposite. This is why You are God & we are your creation. You love Tori with everlasting love & underneath are Your mighty, strong arm to uphold her. Read our sister JJ's post today Sharon, it will bless you with strength. 🙏💞
DeleteBlessings dear loving parents for hope,peace, strength, love and endurance while caring for our Tori Faith.
DeleteMay the Lord visit you and your family , may He give what you require during this time ....may His peace surround you and your family !
DeleteMay God's peace cover you all. Continuing my prayers for healing for Tori Faith. JE
DeleteThank You for Sharing, Sharon.
DeleteTori Faith, you and DH are in my continual prayers. Though I have quite a distance to journey, I am making my way to The Altar. All are welcome to journ hands with me and jump these waves together, because sometimes the waves are too strong,, cutting our jump short,, and knocking us over,, out,, and under.. Except,, when we join hands with friends, forming a solid line and jumping together. Us and Jesus. This combined Source, Force, and Strength of the line can withstand much stronger waves. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
THE ALTAR by Ray Boltz
https://youtu.be/axZnaf9osWw
...jUSt US and JesUS
DeleteDear Sharon, Joining in all prayers for Tori’s healing and recovery, and for peace of mind for you and your family. God will make a way for Tori, and lead the doctors to the right meds and treatment to bring her back to good health and comfort. Trusting in the Lord always and waiting on Him. Thank You Jesus 🙏🙏🙏💕
DeleteThanks everyone for prayers, scripture reminders and encouragement! What a blessing to hear from you all regarding my sweet daughter. God is good! He makes everything beautiful in His time! ♥️
DeleteJohn 8:36 "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."
ReplyDeleteAmen! God is dealing with the planning: a lifetime of working things out on advance both professionally and personally, to ensure success and to make contingencies where things could go wrong. I no longer have that compulsion. My days mostly now are "Ok, Lord, over to You, guide my day for your purposes, Your will, not mine be done." Some spontaneity has resulted, culminating in an hour of witnessing to a couple at the beach, who's lives I sensed the Holy Spirit was working in.
However I still have the "If Only's". Which I have to guard against when my mind is in neutral and it plays out various scenarios. This is a form of 'wishful planning'. Having lived in many countries, one in particular keeps resurfacing in the thoughts of my wife and I and we kept saying "If only we could go back". ( We know the Lord is sending several couples as missionaries there). Thankfully we both agreed to 'let it go'. The moment we did I felt instant relief and peace. Thank You Lord.
So now, as they come to mind I'm intent on letting go of the "If Only's"; they're not just a mind merry-go-round trap but a robber of peace too. 'So Lord Jesus, help me, please set me free of the "If Only's", and I shall be free indeed. Amen.
#METOO 'So Lord Jesus, help me, please set me free of the "If Only's" bait trap set by satan to infiltrate my mind with its lie blocking me from believing, GOD IS GOD ENOUGH! even though You are enough. On Earth Day and Everyday You can place me wherever on Earth in Your World You want/need me to be, in the twinkling of an eye. With this override, and through the help of Your Holy Spirit, I am tuning out these distractions, and I shall be free indeed. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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Thank you Peter! If only I could rid my mind completely of the"if only"s. Awareness is the first step, thank you for your insight ♥️
DeleteAmen Peter....may God help us to stop focusing on the but ifs and be happy in the present ! Did you ever come to Kenya while doing missionary work
DeleteThanks Peter. We are all guilty of the “If Only’s”. I am learning that when they come into my mind, I must immediately thank God for all He is doing for me in the present. We can’t go back but we can certainly go forward with Him by our side. The future is in His able Hands
DeleteReceived in my email this morning:
ReplyDeleteA Look UP child Prayer for Today
“Dear Heavenly Father God,
Our situations and circumstances did not come UP to stay; they came UP to pass! Thank You for the call to rise UP in their midst, to get my hopes UP, to start expecting things to look UP and change UP in my favor. Thank You that You created me to be an overcomer and speak UP to Your Victory. I declare that I am looking UP to You, and I know that I will rise UP. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
LOOK UP CHILD, by Lauren Daigle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmD2zlR7kw0
Dear Brie, Thank you for sharing your email. That SPIRIT in the email is SO RIGHT ON!!! I receive EVERY word and Declare: Glory seconds, Glory minutes, Glory hours, Glory days, NOT gloomy days!!! HALLELUJAH!!! My Papa God, You have the FINAL SAY!!!
DeleteThank Brie for the encouraging words....remind me of when Elijah had been told it was going to rain...he kept sending his servant to check. For a while there sky had no clouds , until he saw a cloud the size of a fist. May we nenevr lose hope
DeleteThanks dear Brie for sharing that encouragement! Just what I needed to lift my weary heart. Love that song too! 💗
DeleteLooking Up to Him and I know that I will rise UP in Jesus’ Name. 🙏
Amen ����
ReplyDeleteOur loving God knows best: 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.
ReplyDeleteAmen Peter 🙏
DeleteWas so busy with my Mom and Cousin today. But God strengthened me to help them and I even got to finish a lot of my Bible group prep. He equips us for all we must accomplish. Our good work gives Him glory. Praying now for sleep since I’m driving home to sing in Church in a few hours. May we all receive traveling mercies, hedges of protection and strength as we go through our days. Please pray for my Uncle Bob who just had surgery to remove his bladder cancer. He said the doctor told him he didn’t get it all. I’m trusting God to remove every bit of it. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeletePsalm 18:6
In my distress I called upon the LORD;
to my God I cried for help.
From his temple he heard my voice,
and my cry to him reached his ears.
Heavenly Father, thank You and bless Your holy name! I praise You Lord always and thank You Jesus! Lord, please let my heart and ears be open to You and help me to heed and obey all that You are saying to me. Let me walk humbly with You Lord and in complete adoration for You. Thank You for knowing me and loving me so completely. You are so amazing and wonderful Lord! In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful prayer!
DeleteAmen to that! Thanks dear Janet! My 5 yr old grandson Gabriel slept over last night and we read his “God” books and prayed before bed. I’m making a big breakfast before we plant some flowers. God is so good! Gabriel is a real treasure with a beautiful loving heart. I’m grateful. God bless your day.
DeleteDear JC Warriors, thank you for your heartfelt prayers last week. I’ve reread them often. God is good and will walk with my family as we navigate this journey with my husband’s aneurysm. The next seven days will be long as we wait for the next dr appt. We will walk with God holding us. Thank you again for lifting up my family.
ReplyDeleteSC Anonymous
Test in Him who loves you and your DH. Take it day by day in God’s presence and peace. I have been lifting you both in prayer and I believe all will be well because God is in charge. He stands by His Word and His promises are reliable.
DeletePsalm 9:9-10
“The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.
And those who know your name put their trust in you,
for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.”
Psalm 18:6
“In my distress I called upon the LORD;
to my God I cried for help.
From his temple he heard my voice,
and my cry to him reached his ears
Sorry I meant REST in Him
DeletePraying for you and DH SC.
DeleteJeanne TEST in Him made a lot of sense to me today, as I am in the waiting room to have lab tests done!
Praying your test results are good and all will be well. Thank You Jesus. 🙏💗
DeleteThe last couple of sentences in today's verse thoughts is so true, "Generally, what upsets us is illness or disease. We have walked through life getting what we want, but then something happens that is an unknown and it sends us to God to ask for help. And yet, God wants to show us that asking Him for help is where we need to be ALL THE TIME."
ReplyDeleteI had my almost 4 yr old granddaughter, Rooney, this weekend (it was so awesome!) and we had some great conversations about God and Jesus and that "we can talk to God about ANYTHING, Roo!" It was a great reminder for me as well. Oh, to hear it like a child hears it and takes it in...so needed and so great! I needed it as much as she did.
May you all have a blessed Monday as we go about our day talking to God throughout it. In Jesus' name, amen.
I sure do know the joy and peace you felt talking to little Rooney about God!! He was smiling too!
DeleteHow sweet, NJS. Thanks for sharing!
DeleteSometimes I feel transferring God to our grands, may be one of The Purposes He Gives Us.
When we are gone from this world, it can be one of the memories they un-tuck from their memory banks. As you already know, With His Help, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!
Love ❤️ you and praying for you and yours everyday.
In Jesus ' Name. AMEN!
My heart is full today. My second son travelled here for the weekend, a long road trip. Five of us have birthdays in March/April so I quickly pulled together a ‘birthday bash’ for the family last evening. I kept the meal menu simple but fussed a bit more over desserts. Our church also had a potluck dinner after service yesterday so I was feeling a bit stressed on Saturday. I gave it all to the Lord and the preparations came together so well with some unexpected but very much appreciated surprises like a gift of a box of baklava from a customer of my husband. I brought half to the potluck and saved half back for our family celebration as I know my 11 year old granddaughter loves it.
ReplyDeleteI was able to delegate tasks, giving my 8 and 11 year old grandchildren free rein to decorate two cakes, one vanilla and one chocolate. They enjoyed themselves so much doing this it made my heart sing. As we ate the children joined in conversation with the adults and suggested conversation games that we all enjoyed playing with them. Three of my four sons were there and two of my five grandchildren. The others live too far away for an impromptu weekend visit.
The hugs received when family left will be treasured, especially the big ones from the grandchildren. Cherishing these special times as I learn to trust Him more each day.
Continued prayer for Norah and her DH, anonymous and her DH as they await the appointment, Brie and the house and flea situation and all the other requests that have been brought and very thankful for all the answers He has provided.
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DeleteGOD INCIDENTAL for the flea situation, Websister:
DeleteWhile reading the above posts today, I fled across a song post. As God always does, He pre-op'd me yesterday for today!
The first line of the song I re-read today said. , Just as I am without one plea. And of course I sang, 🎶 Just as I am without one FLEA! 🎶
Amen.
THE ALTAR by Ray Boltz
https://youtu.be/axZnaf9osWw
Dear Websister, What a glorious Family Birthday Bash you had! So many sweet memories especially of your grandchildren decorating the cakes and hugging you. And that Baklava was an answer to your prayer for both the potluck dinner and the gathering! God provides all our needs! Sounds like you cooked a lovely dinner and baked some good desserts. Get some rest now, Sis! Praying with you and for you!
DeleteDear Brie, I’m praying your test results will be very good and of course that that the fleas are gone from your house for rent.
Praying for Norah’s DH and Anonymous’s DH. And for Sandy and Mike. Thank You Father for answering all our prayers, healing our infirmities and our dear ones and guiding our steps in Jesus’ Name. Amen
I am having horrible full body nerve pain. Think I have developed central sensitization. Would so appreciate prayers for healing and for me to be able to get meds to help me sleep more than 2 hours a night. I have several spinal issues including scoliosis, severe degenerative disc disease, tendon tear in my hip. TY so much!!
DeleteOur Dear Friend in Christ, Anonymous,
DeleteWe thank God for giving us the opportunity to come to Him in Prayer for Anonymous.
Dear Heavenly Father God,
You Know The Need and You Provide The Answer, because today, tomorrow, and forevermore, You ARE Omniscient, Omnipotent, and Omnipresent.
Please send all that is needed to help Anonymous Make It Through The Night. By Your Stripes, Anonymous is healed. All You have to do is Say The Word in Heaven and it is manifested in the world
In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Amen! Praying that Anonymous is receiving God's healing and comfort. Father God, We thank You for answering our prayers for Anonymous. You know all the ways to help our Friend in Christ. We are trusting in Your promises and seeking Your Help and guidance to all that is needed to make things right again. Thank You for this in the Name of Christ Jesus, our Risen Lord. Amen.
DeleteI am with u too ! I have severe scoliosis, recent fusion with metal in my back, more vertebrae‘s to go, so much nerve pain so much every pain! Been up and down the whole realm of pain, meds versus natural versus everything! I had to get off the pain meds after 15 years sadly. Struggling there is help out there through the Lord Jesus Christ, and believe me if you need those meds, the Lord will find a way for you to get them, because that had always happen for me! Until I had to find another way too
ReplyDeleteWherever you’re at with your pain, the Lord will provide. Great to our Lord, and no other Lord resources will appear, and if they don’t still pray in God will find the way I promise through God as best as I can.
Human Pain sucks. But when we needed the most when we need the most relief it will present itself.
God always has the answer, and always still does. Whether it be the meds or not the meds or both
ReplyDeleteMay God help both of you with your severe pain. He knows exactly what you need. I have a friend Patricia who has constant pain and just passes out from it. May God relieve you all of your pain and guide you to the help you need to get rest for your body, mind and spirit. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteMatthew 11:28
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Just received an update from Eli’s mom. He is getting chemo and the anti nausea meds are not working. He’s very sick and now he’s losing his hearing and he may not get it back. Thank you for your powerful prayers. God can do all things and we are trusting Him to make a way.
ReplyDeleteFather God, Thank You for helping good little Eli and easing his nausea and misery. Thank You for taking away all the bad effects of his treatments, and bring him back to good health and comfort. Restore his hearing and his joy, and destroy every bad cell and replace it with healthy tissue. Prepare a bright future for him and grant him life and peace so he can proclaim your good deeds. We ask this in the powerful Name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
John 14:13-14
And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.