Do not resist or run from the difficulties in your life. These problems are not random mistakes; they are hand-tailored blessings designed for your benefit and growth. Embrace all the circumstances that I allow in your life, trusting Me to bring good out of them. View problems as opportunities to rely more fully on Me.John 15:5
When you start to feel stressed, let those feelings alert you to your need for Me. Thus, your needs become doorways to deep dependence on Me and increasing intimacy between us. Although self-sufficiency is acclaimed in the world, reliance on Me produces abundant living in My kingdom. Thank Me for the difficulties in your life, since they provide protection from the idolatry of self-reliance.
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I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.
2 Corinthians 1:8-9
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8 For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead.
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Paul was sure that he was going to die for the sake of the Gospel.
Ephesians 5:20
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giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
My Prayer (2018) - Thank you Lord for the difficulties in my life. Thank you for protecting me from the idolatry of self-reliance by giving me difficulties. Thank you for pruning me and making me clean before you. Thank you that you do not grade my life or ask me to jump through hops in order to earn salvation, but I am accepted because of the finished work of Jesus on the cross to save me. Now that I am saved, help me with your Spirit to live the best life possible. I want people to speak well of you because of what they see in me.
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Thanks for posting and reminding me God is in charge and the difficulties are planned to prune me into what He wants. Instead of complaining, acceptance of his will leads to peace.
ReplyDeleteAmen Amen!!
DeleteAs an author I’d love your support as well God on the back burner by me. Of course Evangelist Daniel P Willuamson goggle my name and book title
DeleteThis is a beautiful prayer Chris! Thank you. Your prayer is mine as well!
Delete“ I want people to speak well of you God because of what they see in me”
I’m lifting the JC family and each of your families up in powerful prayers
Love and Blessings
Brandy
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Thank you Lord for ALWAYS being there to orchestrate the difficulties in my life. A reminder that you are in control when I seek YOU. I want my life to honor and glorify YOU.
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DeleteI DO speak well of Jesus because of what I see in you. Thank you
ReplyDeleteLord Jesus, continue to help me see that struggles and life challenges are an opportunity to strengthen my relationship with you, and become closer to you, NOT separate myself from you. Jesus, I trust in You!
ReplyDeleteLove this prayer, dear ABC! It is timeless and perfect! Amen
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ReplyDeleteSince we have been made right with God by our faith, we have[a] peace with God. This happened through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 who through our faith[b] has brought us into that blessing of God’s grace that we now enjoy. And we are happy because of the hope we have of sharing God’s glory. 3 We also have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience. 4 And patience produces character, and character produces hope. 5 And this hope will never disappoint us, because God has poured out his love to fill our hearts. He gave us his love through the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to us.
ReplyDeletePrayers yall -ZD
Amen ZD! Thank you.
DeleteAmen! Good food!
DeleteGiving this day and all of the concerns to Him who cares and has promised to deliver. Enjoy this day, JC Family. He's got us in the palms of His hands.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear Norah! Exactly what I was thinking. Surrender all things to Him with total trust like a child. He can handle all things and He can always light our wilderness.He can make our paths straight and lead us to all peace and joy in believing.
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DeleteI spent the night tossing and turning worrying about my younger son who is struggling a lot at school with peers, teachers, self-regulation, etc. Then I rise to read this morning's meditation and it's as though it is speaking right to me. Lord, please help me to turn to You and rely on You for all things. Please help build my faith in You, and both forgive any unbelief or self-reliance in my heart. Please provide me with the peace and knowledge that all things work together for good to those who love You and are called according to Your purpose. Amen.
ReplyDeleteIA---Going boldly to the throne of grace to lift up your son. I am confessing good things are happening to your son. I am speaking unusual favor upon him from all that look upon him. Esther 2:15 "Esther obtained favor in the sight of all them that looked upon her." I confess your son will have favor with people today, and he will favor and honor others today. You can actually draw the good out of bad situations with faith and victory and favor spirit working in and for us. Praying in Kansas
DeleteJJ, thank you so much for such a beautiful prayer for him. You lifted my spirits. I feel so blessed to have come across this community. God bless you and thank you again!
DeleteJJ, your powerful prayer language always rocks. Thank you for all your contributions and steadfast prayers for the JC family.
DeleteYes! JJ Your Powerfully Positive Prayer Language ALWAYS ROCKS and knocks our socks off, even now, years later. 🙏 Thanks be to God for you, dear, dear sister friend in Christ. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
DeleteThank You Precious Lord for adding me into this day. You have Blessed me and granted me new mercy. I thank You Father! Thank You for waking my JC family up and setting us in our sound minds! Thank You for preparing this day for us and the perfect plan/attention to detail that You have lined up for us. Thank You Lord.
ReplyDeleteFather, Thank You that we belong to You and Nothing can separate us from that truth! We are Your Royal priesthood, Holy Nation, Chosen generation, called into Your Marvelous Presence, You have each of our names inscribed on the palm of Your hands. That's our inheritance in Heaven! Thank You Lord!
May we look around and find all the blessings of this day and what You are doing! We Thank You and Praise Your Holy name oh God.
May Your Peace that passes All understanding rest upon us throughout this day in Jesus name!
Thank You Father!
Blessings my JC family!!
Maplewood, NJ
Thanks for the encouragement I receive when I read comments from my JC Family, I join you in your prayers. I love my JC Family.
ReplyDeleteSassy Mom--- I feel the same way! Love the encouragement from the comments and love this JC Family! Thank you for the post. Great blessings to this family this day.
DeleteFather thank you for the hard times that make me more reliant on You. I need you now more tham ever. I feel lost and without direction but I turn to you in my time of need. I lnoiw You walk with me every day, please guide my steps, words and actions. I love You always. Your son Mark
ReplyDeleteMark--- Going boldly to the throne of grace to lift up your circumstances. I know our Lord makes a way where there doesn't look like there is a way. He makes the crooked places straight. Praise the Lord for you! Praying in Kansas.
ReplyDeleteWanted to add an update. So thankful for the prayers for the shingles I have been experiencing. They have been "reigned in and stopped"! Hallelujah!! Thank you so much JC FAMILY, again for those wonderful soothing prayers. And --Mark L-- the Lord says to you, "I know the thoughts that I think toward you," says the Lord, "thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." Lifting up all my JC FAMILY. Prayer from Kansas
ReplyDeleteJust read this about your shingles last year, JJ. Thank heavens you have healed. May our good Lord continue his blessings and peace upon you. KS
DeleteAmen to that, KS! I watched my Mom suffer through shingles and all the pain that even remained after the marks disappeared. Thanking God for healing you and giving you a reason to rejoice in gratitude. He is so much greater than our afflictions and infirmities. Bless His Holy Name. Forget not His benefits.
DeletePraise God. So happy for you JJ to have healing and relief from shingles. I also love our JC family and pray for each of you, for us all and for our family and friends. Be blessed today. Lord I pray that we all see the blessings and beauty of today and I thank you for your love and for your peace through everything. Please help
ReplyDeleteMe to not miss an opportunity to be a blessing to those that you place in my path today. Help me Lord to keep my eyes up toward you and my heart wide open. In Jesus heavenly name, Amen
Texas friend
Texas friend, Love your prayer! We all want to be a blessing to those who are placed in our path.
ReplyDeleteDear Lord Jesus, please continue to help me see "bumps" and "hills" as just that. Not immovable mountains. I become overwhelmed quickly. Give me the strength and faith to see these situations as a time to grow and develop my reliance on YOU alone. Amen.
ReplyDeletePraying Mother's Day blessings, love and peace to all my JC friends. I love you.
ReplyDeleteSassy Mom--- Believing for a fabulous Mother's Day for you and all the JC Mothers! I pray for refreshing, for joy, for grace, for wisdom, for great peace, for all moms, for moms to be and for women who nurture and lead. In Jesus' Name AMEN and AMEN Great love to all the JC MOM WARRIORS!!!
DeletePraying that this will be a special Mother's Day for all the Mom's. As I type this my good husband is making me eggs and sausages. I won't be with my 3 children and 2 grandsons, but I will see one of them and his family from afar today, and for that I am truly grateful. Enjoy the day and its blessings. Heal any children who are sick in all ways. God bless you, my JC Family! Much lov.
DeleteOur JC family Honorary Mother SASSY MOM, HAPPY and BLESS Mother's day. We love you!!
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Maplewood - Humbly accepting JC Honorary Mother title. More kids to add to my family. Thanks JC family for always blessing my day with much love. Blessing you with love as you bless me.
DeleteThank you Sassy Mom. And the same to you. Happy Mother's Day 🎉 JC family.
ReplyDeleteMay God bless you with abundant joy on Mother's Day and always to all my JC Warrior Moms!
ReplyDeleteOn Mother's Day and every day, may you always receive Abundant GIFTS from God's Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Knowledge, Counsel, Love of The Lord, Understanding, Piety, and Fortitude! and produce a continuous supply of HOLY SPIRIT FRUIT: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control. Thank You for all the times you feed all of us from your harvest. Blessed Wishes for a Rejoicing Day to all our JC family and beyond!
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Brilamar! More Blessings to you today and always!! Happy Mother's day.
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Just had to say thanks Brilamar for reminding me of all those gifts that that the Spirit of God provides. Better than any food, even a cheeseburger with bacon.
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ReplyDeleteFor those of you who watch traditional services today online, you are likely to hear read John 14:1-14. Since that passage has already been covered here two days ago, I continue on with the 14th chapter of John.
(John 14:15-21) Jesus continues, "Perfect love for me will be reflected in observing all that I have commanded you. Obedience isn't a natural tendency for you because of sinful pride which wants to indulge your desires especially when they run contrary to what is good and right. But the commandments are given in love and in them you will find eternal life, not in terms of a reward but in finding life in all its perfection." Jesus next words summarized up all the events of Good Friday, Easter, Ascension Day and Pentecost that were yet to come. "In choosing to believe, all things will be seen for which they stand. Those who choose not to believe will be forever wandering in the dark about life and God. Obedience to the commands the Father has given you is the ultimate act of worship, allowing you to enter the oneness of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Again, it is not a reward, it is an act of love which is eternal life."
(My reflection). Obedience, a word that bothers us. We don't like to obey orders from superiors, especially when it runs contrary to what we want to do. Then there are times we should not obey those who intend on harming us and others. But obedience to God through His commandments is a whole different matter. Yes, our pride still enters in and causes us to want to resist obedience but it is all so foolish. In my years of study in the sciences, I learned many of the laws of science that hold this whole world together. They cannot be broken without some resulting harm. For example, there is the law of gravity which is necessary for everyone's well-being. If I should choose to disobey it and jump off my roof, only bad things are going to result. God created the law of gravity to hold His creation together. It is a good law and it is wise to obey it. The commands of God are no different. They are given for healthy relationships with God and with others. When they are broken, relationships are damaged. Why would we choose to do so? It is as foolish as jumping off the roof, maybe more so. Obedience to the commandments is an act of love. Though we see them as an 'ought to', they really should be a 'want to' for in doing so, we worship God by honoring His Lordship over all. Obedience, the ultimate act of worship, the ultimate act of love.
Be blessed, my dear sisters and brothers in Christ, this day. May all women be blessed this day for the maternal love God has placed within them to show in their relationships with others. With love, Bob
Thank You my bd brother! Happy Mother's day to your wife. God bless.
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Thanks dear brother Bob! Took this with me today! God bless you dear Bob.
DeleteObedience to the commandments is an act of love. Though we see them as an 'ought to', they really should be a 'want to' for in doing so, we worship God by honoring His Lordship over all. Obedience, the ultimate act of worship, the ultimate act of love.
THANKSGIVING TO GOD AND DEDICATED TO ALL MOTHERS!
ReplyDeleteLoving Father, It is great day, fresh anointing is flowing our way. As Your children celebrate this Mother’s day, I want to start with thanking You for the Blessed mother amongst all mothers, I thank You for Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, a mother so gracious and a woman of example in motherhood for all. I praise You and we thank You for the gift of our mothers, through whom You give us life and through whom we experience love. Through Your magnificent power and love, You gave each of us mothers. Today I honor my mother and thank You for keeping her well and alive. Thank You for loving her, sustaining her and uniting us after years of being apart. It is all by Your love, mercy and grace. You are the God who restores and put back those broken pieces. My mom is human and an imperfect vessel who fails from time to time, but she sacrificed a whole lot. For You Lord, are the only One who can show us what perfect parental love is. Thank You for her and thank You for giving me a love that is caring and compassionate, patient, forgiving and honoring her as You instruct me to do. Thank You for another year to celebrate her. I pray for a long and healthy life for her and a renewed spirit within her to accept Your free gift of Salvation through Jesus our Savior. Amen.
Father in Heaven, I pray and lift up all mothers to You today, believers and non believers alike in Your name. For motherhood is a beautiful journey, caring and nurturing a life from You and seeing it grow into a part of humanity. I pray that mothers everywhere today, take a moment to think of this beautiful and gracious gift from You in their livelihood.Thank You for all the mothers. Giving thanks to them for all the pain, suffering and commitment in raising their children. Thank You for the sacrifice of their time, pleasures and interest to give their children a life of contentment. I pray especially for ALL JC family MOTHERS. God bless you all today and always: I pray that they are highly favored by You oh Lord and, in Your heart of Grace, grant them a wonderful place in existence. May this prayer warm their hearts today. May they know that they are loved and precious in Your sight and in the sight of their family. Remind them that they are worthy in their call. Proverbs 31:25: "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. Philippians 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you.Proverbs 31:28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. Thank You Lord for mothers.
I pray for those mothers who are separated from their children and children from their mothers. I pray for their safety and well being whether near or apart. As their hearts are connected to each other in mind, body and blood. Lord, I pray In Your perfect timing and in Your will, forgiveness and reconciliation be part of their life and in joy unite them as a family again. Isaiah 49:15: "Can a mother forget her nursing child? Can she feel no love for the child she has borne?”
I pray for Your comfort and peace for all those who have lost their mothers, those who where abandoned and lost. Reminder them that You are their all in all. Strengthen them and wrap them in Your Righteousness through Jesus Christ the Righteousness One. Isaiah 66:13: "As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you.”
I thank You Father, for every mother who untiringly love and care for their children with every passing day, and on this important “Mother’s Day”, I lift up all mothers throughout the world and thank You for the very special role they play in the lives of their children. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY BEAUTIFUL, BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED JC FAMILY MOTHERS! May you feel more of God’s love and that of your family. Happy Mother’s day! God Bless .
Maplewood, NJ
Thank you Maplewood! You had me at Proverbs 31:25: "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come." Happy Mother's Day to all those who know the joys and challenges of parenting, for you have given special and unique gifts to the world, each and every one. May our children be blessed today and know their need for salvation in Jesus Christ. ♥️✝️
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother’s Day to all the Mothers. Let us not forget the Virgin Mother. We are blessed. May everyone have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteLetting Jesus shine on us.
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Amen! Thankful for our Blessed Virgin Mary. KS
DeleteLoved your prayer for all Moms dear Maplewood. Happy Mother’s Day to all my sisters here. God bless you always.
DeleteAsking for Prayers that my Sister’s estranged daughter eventually comes back to her. They have had problems between them for years and my Sis was depressed yesterday because her daughter never calls her. She woke up crying today. I will try to turn her day around. We prayed together.
Thank you friends! Thank you Lord for allowing me to be a mother. This mothers day lands me in my parents home which we plan to buy in Florida. My Mom died 2 years ago my dad 1 1/2 years ago joining my mom in heaven I pray. They died within 6 months of each other. We are still in court over the estate. The home needs some repair, leaking unresolved from roof. So no Mom, No Dad, No children to celebrate mothers day with, while living in my parents home...their life still all around me.
ReplyDeleteEaster was the same, My moms anniversary of her death, my sons Birthday. All just remembered with my dear husband. Very strange indeed, How God knew this must be what I needed, to be engulfed and surrounded by the memories of my parent, separated from my children, just my husband and I. I pray I will find the healing and answers my soul searches for. I thank God for His ability to know exactly what we need for our filling of the empty spaces. It is never what we think, at least not usually for me. He always has The best plan to achieve His pure goodness for our lives. Lord thank you for knowing me on this mothers day what my heart and soul longs for, and that is you Jesus. The lover of my soul had cleared it all away to give me this great understanding. That "He" is it and nothing else will fit.
God bless all of you during this time of remembrance of a dear mom and gratefulness for being called mom and all the moms who continue to mother this grown woman with the love of Jesus. Lord please heal my grown children whom I have poured my life into who still struggle and who do not know you. You Lord are the supreme gift to all mothers and children today. All the glory to God and his unparalleled love for all. Praying for peace and wellbeing for all who read.
Amen. May God's strength live through you as he guides you through these changes. I moved here 5 years ago and the beauty of this state will heal you and your husbands heart. ♥️
DeletePraying for you Fern.
DeleteDear God, our Father, I thank you for filling Fern's heart and soul with all that she needs and longs for. You know her heart completely so only you can lead you her to her desires. Heal her children and bring them close to you. Open their eyes to seek you with sincere hearts. Shower your peace upon Fern and give her contentment in her circumstances. Give her more patience to be still and wait on You. Thank you for your faithfulness in her life. Bring joy into her life and marriage. Comfort her broken heart as she misses her dear parents. Give her strength as she finishes the work on her parents' house, and surround her with love and light in each day. Thank you for all this in the powerful name of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen
Love you sweet Fern. Hope and pray all is going well. Happy Mother’s Day and Gid bless you and your family.
DeleteThank you Jeanne for your beautiful prayer over my life it touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you unknown for you encouragement. God bless you both for sending me love. The roof saga continues but God is working no doubt, as He continues to surprise me with solutions, I do so miss my family, but feel blessed knowing that I have a family of hope in all of you.. God blessed me by both of you. Thank you Lord.
ReplyDeleteFather, thank You for the circumstances, troubles, and path You have given me. I know that You only have my best interest at heart and You always take the best care of me and know what's best for me. Thank You for "growing me up" and for being right by my side through everything. You are so awesome, wonderful, and loving. I couldn't do it without You--nor do I want to. Thank You for being in my life Lord. Praise You Lord always. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Yes dear Janet! The trials make us stronger and bring us much closer to Him. We know He holds every new day and lovingly prepares them. Praying for much joy, peace and fulfillment ahead of you.
DeleteAmen, Janet! Thanking the Lord for another day to give thanks and Praise to the One who loves us so. Praying for each of you on here and that we can each remember His many blessings, rid our minds of the rest and live in THIS day, hour, moment - not worrying or dreading the future or regretting or fretting over the past. We have RIGHT NOW to be thankful and that is what I am going to choose!
ReplyDelete"But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:14
Thankful for my husband and children who made sure I was one blessed Mama this weekend. Bring that to my mind Father, when I find myself feeling less than appreciated! They showed their TRUE hearts this weekend and that is what I will choose to remember.
So happy your good husband made sure you were treated like a queen! You are such a blessing to your family, your cases and all of us! I chose to be thankful today too and I am anticipating many sweet moments with my Mom and Sis. Thank You Jesus!💗😊🙏💕🌸🌺
DeletePraying you have the BEST catch up time, Dear Jeanne!
DeleteThanks dear sister! We are really enjoying our “catch up time”. Janet joined us in our Bible group tonight and that was very special. Going home to White Plains to be with my good husband for a while but I’ll be coming back to spend more time with my Mom and Sis very soon. She’ll be in NY till the 30th.
DeleteThanks dear sister! We are really enjoying our “catch up time”. Janet joined us in our Bible group tonight and that was very special. Going home to White Plains to be with my good husband for a while but I’ll be coming back to spend more time with my Mom and Sis very soon. She’ll be in NY till the 30th.
DeleteHello family pray as I meet potential buyers for my car. May I meet honest people , who will not take advantage of me , pay the full amount for the car. Anyone who will come with an evil intention may he be removed in mighty name of Jesus . May he/she be sent as far away as possible . Thanks for lifting this situation with me
ReplyDeletePraying you get a brother or sister who will give you your full price. Trusting in the Lord to make it all happen for His glory and your peace.
DeleteThank You for Your faithfulness.
Declaring all good surrounds you as you sell your car today for a fair price to someone who will be blessed to have it. ♥️🙏
ReplyDeleteAmen! 😊🙏💕
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear your results, Min-Ahadi! <3
ReplyDeleteThank you for your Happy Birthday wishes. Tried to celebrate at my daughters Saturday but received a call that my cousin was on her way to her eternal home. We left to support her husband and children at the hospital. She passed shortly after we arrived. Finally made it home then early Sunday morning my brother called for my help with dizziness, nausea, etc., which resulted in another hospital visit and admittance. It ended up being vertigo and stomach flu. He's home now. Lord I want to thank you for your presence through it all; I called out to you many times. Thank you Lord for your strength; you are my rock..my hiding place. Thank you Lord for the rest you will give me that I so desperately need. I will rest in you! Amen and Amen!
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, thank You for all my blessings, benefits, trials, and tribulations. But thank You most of all for Your presence within me and enjoying and enduring them with me. I praise You Lord always and all the glory belongs to You. Thank You Jesus. Let my eyes be focused on You Lord and the kingdom of heaven at all times and not on the things of this world and its many distractions. Thank You for being my reason for everything. Shalom.
ReplyDeleteI heartedly join you dear sis in this prayer. We must face trouble head on, knowing Who goes before us to take the full blow & gives us peace in the thick of it. Be blessed, you are loved dearly🙏💞
DeleteJoining in your perfect prayer sweet Janet! Thanks dear sister.
ReplyDeleteAmen to that! Praying God is turning even the difficult things to good for you. He loves you with an everlasting love and wants you to be blessed. One day at a time in His presence.
As today's devotion says: View problems as opportunities to rely more fully on Me. I am trusting our Way Maker to make all things right. Waiting on Him and trusting He is preparing my tomorrows and making my way straight. Praising Him with Gratitude. Thank You Jesus.
Yes! "Praising Him with gratitude!"
DeleteFather in this present time of trouble in my path, the path you've chosen for me momentarily, I want to squirm & wiggle out if it because of the heaviness & discomfort. I know you are at work. I know you are holding me with everlasting arms to steady me through this storm. Trouble has arrived to press me into thinking that if "I" could just tweak this, this way & that way, that all will be fine. I feel foolish Lord. Truly & wholly mistaken in this train of thought, because it has been derailed. Thank you Lord for setting me back on course, Your course!
ReplyDeleteDear warriors, at 4 pm. Today I will meet with the lawyer, please cover him with prayer & hubby & I. I have decisions to make concerning this suit against me from Loretta's daughter. I've been in prayer for Valery & her brother Ryan for awhile now, it's really a battle for their souls & not about money. We all know that the enemy can use the dark side of money as a powerful weapon against God's people. Pray me into hearing clearly only the sweet small voice of the Holy Spirit in all of this mess. Love & blessings 💞
I pray for you Jan in this time of discomfort/struggle. In the midst of a time like this we do naturally feel alone and weighted down. God is with you/us every step of the way! Often this is not revealed during a crisis (sometimes it is) but rather looking back over a journey. This is a story that has been written specifically for you. A story that is guided by God. He provides all you need to accept your story and cope with it. Many blessings to you Jan today and each day. Amen.
DeleteDear Jan, I'm sorry for the depth of your hardship, and pray that it lessens for you and your hubby. I'll be praying for all of the JC group as I walK my dogs, Sampson and Massie. My heart goes out to all who write a request, or not.❣🦋
DeletePraying praying praying for you, hub, attorney, Valerie and Ryan.
DeleteChange all hearts O Lord. Make them ever new. Change all hearts O Lord until they all reflect YOU! I want people to speak well of YOU because of what they see in us.
I'm joining in prayer for you Jan. My prayer is for perfect timing for decisions. Trust that you have the luxury to wait and be patient on God's timing in this matter. He will line up the people and circumstances that will reveal the truth and perfect outcome for all. Rest assured.
DeleteDear Jan, I have kept Loretta's children in my prayers since they lost their Mom. Praying for their faith and God's guidance and peace. God does not bring you to a situation without equipping you. Praying now for you dear sister that His Spirit will give you all the right words to say. Fear not, God is already preparing Valerie and Ryan's future and drawing them to Him. He loves them and you dearly. Be not afraid. He is greater thatn he that is in this fallen world. He will prevail and fight this battle. Thank You Jesus. Joining all prayers in Your Name.
DeleteI will continue my prayers for you, Jan, as well as for this attorney and your hub. So very sorry you are having to go through this. Father, may you show this attorney the quickest and best solution and may you speak to the hearts of Loretta's children, Lord. Soften these hearts and encourage them, as you do so well, to retreat. In Jesus' mighty name, AMEN.
ReplyDelete(The above is from me...not sure why it changed to "anonymous" other than I had sent a couple of entries via my phone a few days ago.)
ReplyDeleteWorth sharing.
DeletePray With Your Fingers
Most of us are familiar with the famous painting called “Praying Hands.” Hands placed together in that way seem to imply prayer. You can use your hands for an outline of a time of prayer in the following fashion:
1. Start with your thumb. Let your thumb remind you to pray for people who are close to you: relatives, good friends, etc.
2. The first finger reminds us to pray for people who point the way: leaders, teachers, ministers, etc.
3. The middle finger, the tallest one, is to remind us of prominent people: national leaders, celebrities, newsmakers, etc.
4. The third finger is often considered the weakest finger, and it represents people who are weak: the poor, those who are ill, etc.
5. The little finger, the smallest, represents you.
Finish by praying for yourself. Use this outline for a season of prayer today.
Got it 👍 praying for my JC Family.
DeleteNever heard that before. Thanks for a new way of praying, dear Sassy Mom. By my fingers. I always start with my family and dear ones and then I pray for those who really need healing, guidance, joy, peace, encouragement and comfort especially our JC Family. I ask God to govern and provide for His people and enlighten those in authority, and take care of the sick, homeless and poor. Also those who have lost loved ones, and those good people in Ukraine. I also pray for myself because I have seen His faithfulness and I trust in Him. Thank you sweet sister. I love your outline for a season of prayer.
DeleteThank you Lord for all these prayer warriors and the beautiful reminders that you are in control. Praying for your meeting with the lawyer today Jan, and for all the intentions of the JC family.
ReplyDeleteI’m requesting prayers for a medical decision I have to make in the next few days; That the option we choose will bring healing and peace.
May your day be blessed with His Amazing Grace! Shalom🙏
👍Praying for discernment for you Rich C
DeleteMay God guide your decision because He knows the right one already. Praying all goes well according to His Will and Plan. Thank You Jesus.
DeletePraying for each of you and especially keeping you in the forefront of my mind, Jan Gridley. Father, open the eyes of the attorney that he may see the hearts of Jan and her hubby. Let Loretta's children see Jan's heart and the kindness and love she had for their mother. I rebuke the adversary in the name of Jesus Christ and thank you, Father for providing Your spiritual strength to Jan and her husband.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to your Victory Report Dear Jan Gridley and am thankful for all of the believers reminders, on this site of their love for our Heavenly Father and for YOU!
Please pray with me for our youngest son and his family. All 3 of their littles are fighting a stomach bug. My DH is showing a few signs and I'm feeling very sleepy. Giving all of us and everyone they encountered to you, Father and thanking you for healing, restoration and protection. Bless my Daughter in Love's heart, Lord - she feels so bad that they "exposed us." I told her that was NOT an issue! She couldn't have possibly known and we were all outside, anyway. Their little cousin hasn't shown any signs of sickness at all and she was with them all day.
So, I give it all to you, Father in the powerful name of Christ Jesus our Lord.
Praying with you dear Norah for God to open the hearts and eyes of the attorney and to give Jan all the right words to say and for spiritual strength for Jan and her DH. Trusting we will soon hear a victory report. Thanking God for healing Jan's littles of their stomach bugs and giving their parents peace of mine and protection from the sickness. Thank You Father for this in the powerful Name of Christ Jesus, our Risen Lord. Amen
DeleteAdding your prayer request, RichC as I start with my thumb. This is my JC FAMILY. Thank you Sassy Mom for the prayer practice description. Applying it now. ♥️
ReplyDeleteRobert Boyd Munger was a Presbyterian minister who preached a memorable sermon in 1954 that has become a Christian classic. “My Heart—Christ’s Home” portrayed a new Christian leading Jesus Christ on a tour of his home (his heart) with Christ helping to remove clutter and distractions as they went. In the end, the Christian signed over the title of his home (his heart) to Christ for safekeeping. The theme was obvious to Munger’s listeners: We must love God with our whole heart.
ReplyDeletePsalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart oh God
https://youtu.be/f0zAwcLZwvI
I must let Him into every little room of my heart and my home. Thank you dear Sassy Mom.
DeleteA blessed but difficult reading today. Not for myself but for part of our family: health & disability issues, earning / financial difficulties, a single mom doing her Godly best to raise her two boys 16 & 18 both of whom also have mental & emotional issues and trying hard to study at school.
ReplyDeletePrayer requested please for W, E&A going through a REALLY hard time with literally bailiffs knocking at the door. Lord Jesus please bring about Your solution speedily to this seemingly impossible situation, thank You, Amen
👍Praying for reliance on Him, our Peter. Only He can work it all out for good.
DeleteJoining prayers for God's help for W, E & A. May He change this situation into good as only He can. Praying that He will make a big difference and resolve this problem because He is all knowing and anything is possible with Him by their sides. Thank you Father for this in the Name of Christ Jesus, our Risen Lord.
DeletePraying for you as you make your medical decision, Rich C. I've had a couple myself over the last few months and after taking it to God in prayer, have decided to wait a while (eyes and ears - both can wait). Whatever yours is, I trust that you will make the best decision, with God by your side and all of the prayers building you up. You've got it, Brother.
ReplyDeletePeter, praying for your family needs. God does have a solution and I'm so thankful that you know that and will be able to remind your family. Over 28 years ago, we had a difficult time in our family of 7. God not only provided the Victory (along with a lot of hard work and very humbling steps that my hubby and I had to take), but to this day, we are benefiting. That is my prayer for your single mom and her boys (tough ages: 16 & 18) - Thank you, Father, for opening doors, eyes and hearts to Your solution(s), in the name of Jesus Christ. Continued prayers, Peter.
P.S. Asking for continued prayers for my dear hubby - who DID get a bit of the bug and has quite a time today. Believing he's through the worst of it - never fun. He asked, "Did you have any idea you were signing up for this 48 years ago?" I said, "Yes, I believe it falls in the 'in sickness and in health' category - HA HA! You'd do it for me!" And he would, in a heartbeat. So thankful he's here for me to be able to help! God Bless, Family.
ReplyDeleteDear Norah, May God in His compassion stop this stomach bug in its tracks and heal everyone who is suffering from it. Praying your good hubby will feel like himself tomorrow and you won't get it and your famiy will be back to good health very soon. Trusting in God's faithfulness and leaning on His promises.
DeleteThank you for the continued prayers and support this week; it really helps and I know He will guide my decision!
ReplyDeletePraying especially for your requests Peter, Norah and Jan.
Thanks for the sermon resource Sassy mom.
May God guide your decision like a bright Neon light.
DeleteSometimes you just have to thank the Lord for also having a sense of humor. Today's message crafted from scripture says, "... These problems are not random mistakes; they are hand-tailored blessings designed for your benefit and growth."
ReplyDeleteJC Warriors, I've started traveling some and working part-time. So after 3 years of successfully avoiding covid, I attended a business conference and tested positive for covid this morning. Started on Paxlovid tonight and it appears to be working extraordinarily fast. Unfortunately have also given to my wife who also hadn't caught it in 3 years!
Thankfully, I believe it to be the milder form of the past few months vs. the initial covid which was so serious. Problems? Borrowing from an old movie... We don't got no stinkin' problems - in the Lord.
Praying for your wife and you this evening MadFox - God bless you❤️🙏
DeleteLifting you dear MadFox & your wife in prayer. Sounds like you have a handle on this. PTL, for such positive update on your other activities. You my friend has experienced first hand the faithfulness of our God. You & your wife will get through this, 💞🙏🌈
DeleteKeeping you and your sweet wife in our prayers, Dear Brother! So thankful that it is 'mild.' Your trust and belief in God will get you through this, too. Love and Blessings!
DeleteSpeedy recovery ,Mad 🦊 et. al.!
DeletePraying for a clear scan and good results from treatments so far. In Him. Amen.
ReplyDeletePraying along with you MadFox "blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him."
ReplyDeletePraying for a positive doctor’s appointment.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank You Lord for the beautiful Blackbird sing I hear right now. Delightful!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the concert!
DeleteI love the birds too, Peter. Sometimes they are talking to me, and sometimes they are just trying to get my attention.
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DeletePraying with you MadFox and Jeanne for your doctors appointments - in the mighty name of Jesus we pray for the greatest possible outcomes ❤️🙏
ReplyDeleteJeanne - Praying, believing and expecting good news for your appointment with oncologist on the 11th.
ReplyDeleteI too am listening to a bird serenading me. I'm thinking it's a cardinal.
ReplyDeleteThe cardinal is my favorite bird! Enjoy
DeleteI'm having coffee on a motel room balcony listening to barking sea lions. Cacaphony! ♥️
DeleteI'm all aboard this prayer train and knowing Jehovah Rapha is THE conductor of that train! Mighty prayers of clear scans for our JC Warriors, MadFox & Jeanne, and all who are in the midst of health issues. Remember, you're not sick people trying to get well, you are healthy people fighting off sickness...and winning because God is in control! In Jesus' name, AMEN!
ReplyDeleteThe Lord blessed me with time with my granddaughter, Rooney, who will be 3 at the end of this month, yesterday. My son, Nick, and DIL, Michelle, asked if I'd drive out to hang with Roo while they went to the Braves game for a mid-week-date-night (they are expecting a boy who will arrive in September!). I jumped at the opportunity as I just relish time with my grands. When Nick and I picked Rooney up from daycare, she didn't know I was going to be there and squealed with delight yelling, "Noni, Noni, Noni!" as she ran and leapt into my arms. There is no better gift, I swear, than that. She told her mom & dad, "okay, you guys go now!" Lol. We played soccer in the backyard while listening to a cardinal. I showed her what they looked like and we went on a bird walk to listen and hopefully see some birds. We made cookies, she ate a great dinner, did some "find the hidden items" in the Highlight magazine before bath time, 2 books, and prayers (which she wanted to recite twice!) and then we talked about God before lying her down to sleep. She was out like a light. Boy, what a gift I received yesterday. Precious time with my girl, Roo. God ROCKS.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet is that (also with the bird songs Peter and Jan are listening to)! I am "Nonnie," to my Grands, NJS. My mom was Nonnie and my Grandmother was Nonnie T to all of our kids, so the name stuck and I find that fun.
DeleteLove the name Roo (Rooney) - I've never heard it before but how cute!
That sounds like the perfect day and Roo is such a treasure and she loves the Lord! I can just see you both on your bird walk, making cookies, and reading and praying together! The whole day was a sweet gift! I was with my grand Gabriel yesterday. He was telling me he loved being in Church for Evelyn’s Baptism and it made him very happy. We talked about it for a while. He is so honest and sincere. He is my little brother in Christ. So dear NJS and Norah. We three are Noni, Nonnie, and Nani! How blessed we are! God is so good!!! .
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DeletePrayers for your day today with your family, Jeanne and for your appt tomorrow and Sassy Mom's on Friday.
ReplyDeleteAsking for everyone's continued believing for my DH's Onc. appt today. Praying to 'kick that can down the road,' again!
Thank you so much for your prayers and blessings, dear MadFox, Peter, Sassy Mom, and NJS! You all lifted my day, encouraged my heart, and brought me much joy and peace.
ReplyDeleteI can rest because I’m surrounded by love, prayer, and God’s faithfulness. MadFox, I’m praying that you continue to tolerate your treatments with God’s help and receive good reports because He is in charge and He is ever faithful! Thank You, Jesus.
God bless you all.
I loved this prayer too! He doesn’t ask us to jump through hoops.
ReplyDeleteHe only wants us to believe in Him, walk the right path, love and forgive each other, and have a thankful heart. He gives us so much in return, and our reward is an eternal one.
Surrounded you are, Jeanne! All is well 🙏
ReplyDeleteReliance on Me produces abundant living in My Kingdom.
ReplyDeleteThank You God for Jan gridley, Websister, Jeanne, Audra, Blessings From NY, and all who prayed for Larry's procedure yesterday. Blessed he is to have had only two small polyps, which were easily removed, with all indications of B9, B9, B9! Thanks be to God. In Jesus' Name. AMEN !
Great news Brie! All glory be to God- thank you Jesus
DeleteWonderful news! Wonderful Lord!
DeleteTwo small polyps and 3 B9's. MORE THAN COVERED! That is who HE IS! ✝️♥️
DeleteAwesome news! Thank you Jesus 🕊️.
DeleteSuch great news dear Brie! I hadn't heard anything so I believed no news was good news and it was! Thanks be to our faithful God! So happy for Larry and for your peace of mind. Thank You Father God for more answered prayers in the Name of Jesus. Amen!
ReplyDeleteLamentations 3:22-23
Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,
Because His compassions fail not.
They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.
Thanks again for your prayers. Whenever I ask for prayer, pray-ers will always hear something in return for their great gift of prayers for me and mine!. Hopefully my TESTimony will trigger either more prayersfor me and /or praise and thanksgiving prayers to Him! Much ❤️ and Many 🙏 In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
DeleteYou're welcome dear Brie! Thanks for your prayers too, Sis! Got my two grandsons here for a sleepover. God bless you and all our prayer warriors. So happy Larry's results were good!
DeleteThank you Lord for the daily trials (big and small) that You allow. Help me to continue to thank you for them and grow in You. Lifting up JC Warriors today to You.
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Amén! 🙏🏼
DeleteThanks dear SC! Amen!
DeleteRomans 8:28
ReplyDelete28 We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.
One of my favorite and most comforting Bible verses. His way is the best way.
DeleteIs anyone else struggling with today's devo?
ReplyDeleteRely on God.
DeleteNot at all. GOD knew I was to have this devotion sent to me today. God is good! Life was never promised to be easy, we are promised to help live it. GOD IS GOOD!
ReplyDeleteGod is so good. Sometimes we must suffer to follow Him but He leads us through the trials.
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