I am the eternal I am; I always have been, and I always will be. In My Presence you experience Love and Light, Peace and Joy. I am intimately involved in all your moments, and I am training you to be aware of Me at all times. Your assignment is to collaborate with Me in this training process.
I have taken up residence within you; I am central in your innermost being. Your mind goes off to tangents from its holy Creator, time after time. Do not be alarmed by your inability to remain focused on Me. Simply bring your thoughts gently back to Me each time they wander. The quickest way to redirect your mind to me is to whisper My Name.
Exodus 3:14
English Standard Version
God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel, ‘I am has sent me to you.’”
I Corinthians 3:16
English Standard Version
Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?
Verse thoughts
The great purpose of Christianity is to make His genuine followers like Jesus Christ. The temple of God is the church. Jesus' presence is manifested by the Spirit. His Spirit dwells in us, thus He (the Spirit) is making us like Jesus Christ.
Psalm 25:14-15
English Standard Version
14 The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him,
and he makes known to them his covenant.
15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,
for he will pluck my feet out of the net.
Verse thoughts
Only those who have been born again, who have true fellowship (friendship) with the Lord can understand Him, know His covenant. We should not be baffled that people do not understand us. As a follower of Jesus you are going to be different, separate, unique - don't resist this and don't expect those that are not called will be like you. Yes, often we feel caught (in a net), yet our eyes remain on Him. He will help us out of any trouble.
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and he makes known to them his covenant.
15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,
for he will pluck my feet out of the net.
Verse thoughts
Only those who have been born again, who have true fellowship (friendship) with the Lord can understand Him, know His covenant. We should not be baffled that people do not understand us. As a follower of Jesus you are going to be different, separate, unique - don't resist this and don't expect those that are not called will be like you. Yes, often we feel caught (in a net), yet our eyes remain on Him. He will help us out of any trouble.
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.
As I read this devotion this morning, there is a storm overhead. Lots of lightning, loud crashes of thunder, and pouring down rain. But I am sitting in an enclosure where I am safe and dry. I am at peace even with what is happening all around me. Raising this all to a spiritual level, such is my soul to the degree I stay in His heavenly enclosure, His love. As I am free to choose to run outside of my little enclosure, get wet and risk getting struck by lightning, so too, I am free to choose to run outside of God’s love and expose myself to the destructive elements of life. Why would anyone in his/her right mind do that? Why do I do that? Lord, have mercy.
ReplyDeleteThank you. That was so beautiful!
DeleteDon't do it! I have done it many times and I think just today I felt God's still small voice indicating that I must face that sin that besets me head on in order to fulfil my ministry. I cannot be in denial but must rather, without glorifying sin, recall its destruction to the forefront of my mind so that I do not become complacent and fall back again...and again...and again.
DeleteAmen, always so encouraging... a true blessing
Deletebeautiful, so wonderfully said! Ty. makes so much sense ✨⭐💛
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DeleteIt still amazes me how present our Lord and savior is and how the Holy Spirit never ever leaves us. I have been struggling for the last couple weeks and every time I open up God's word every time I open up a devotional it's the same reoccurring theme. The Holy Spirit has taken up residence Within Me. We will know the truth and the truth will set us free. The Lord wants us walking in Freedom. Even followers of Christ can find themselves in the bondage too particular sins despite repeated attempts to change. But Jesus says that if we continue in God's word we will know the truth. The Holy Spirit is feeding me and feeding me as I am struggling. And again it just amazes me amazes me how he refuses to let go. I've never had that in my life. has my wall get stronger my spiritual battle becomes more chaotic. And every time Satan ramps it up the Lord is right there telling me to go back to the truth for the truth will set me free. Focus On Christ lose yourself in the glory of Christ. So here I am once again this morning opening up this devotional and that only did the devotional speak to me through the Holy Spirit but the words of other believers touched me deeply. the Lord is saying I'm not alone we all fight against the flesh. Yet we remind ourselves that we are no longer dominated by sin. Lord help me again walk in your word Walk In Your Truth and drawn that strength that you have given me through your death through your blood. I know I have been set free and I'm no longer a prisoner. Yes I know in your presence I am Shelter From The Storm. Why would I go out into the lightning and the pounding rain? But sometimes I do. Sometimes I do and like Paul we do not know why for we do the things we don't want to do as if are dead bodies attached to our new body we are righteous and we are sinful. So Lord you fed me over and over again with your truth and I will continue to cling to it even if I have to cling to it sometimes hourly just to get through the day. When I am feeling weak I will whisper your name. And then I will shout your name. And then I will rebuke all that there is to rebuke in your Mighty and holy name Jesus Christ
ReplyDeleteAmen. Well said.
DeleteAmen! So much truth. Sometimes we forget the simple and amazing truth that He abides within us and we act according to the flesh and not the spirit. We lean on our human emotions and get into trouble. But when we do, in our faith we cry out like David and in His great love, mercy and faithfulness, He grabs hold of us and lifts us up out of our despair and soon turns our tears into rejoicing. Such a great Father!!
DeleteAmen! This is a strong devotional that hits his children so explosively there is instant assurance and healing right where we needed it and always perfect timing! Everyones ramped up i love it! Thank you lord!
Deleteso true jeanne 💛
DeleteSo true for me today! So grateful for the Lords never ending mercy and forgiveness in my Blessed Life! Thank you Lord and continue to help me remain steadfast in Your Love through the power of Your Holy Spirit! ❤️🙏
DeleteOh god have mercy on my family
ReplyDeleteHE is a merciful father!
DeleteI repeat this Jesus prayer throughout my day. It always brings me peace. “Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Amen”
DeleteI just figured out what Paul meant. I do thing I don’t wanna
DeleteDo. Space, gap the answer never explained. Then thank God
The flesh has to be trained 1 minute at time. After a little suffering we are perfected. It takes 20 days to put a new habit in. Get comfortable with it.Hurting, where do I put my misguided intention.
I see Jesus high lifted up in Glory. I can worship. Or sayGlory! Glory! All day, as I hear all of heaven say one word. I am one heaven, moving deeper into him. Anything I give up, He will give me something better.
When I climb in bed at night, You are with me. When I rise up in the morning, You are right there. Thank You Lord for taking up residence within me. Great I AM, I need You always. Thank You Father.
ReplyDeleteThis morning my JC Family, I pray that the devil will NOT succeed in taking your minds of our Creator, you will receive God's divine direction and attention in all areas of your life.
God will empower you by His mercy to dominate all situations and circumstances surrounding you.
By His abundant grace, the Lord will bless you and make His face to shine upon you. By His mercy, anywhere you go, you will not be humiliated. As the Lord lives and His Spirit lives, you and your family will not die, but live to accomplish that which HE has destined for you in Jesus name!
Whatever represents defeat in your life, the Lord will by His mercy turn it to victory, and you will rejoice in Jesus Mighty Name.
Remember, when the going gets tough and you can't see a way out, look no further, the Great I AM is right there, He is Your Father, Lord, Saviour and Friend. Just call that name: JESUS!
Go out this Sunday in the might of the living God and be victorious. Know who you are and WHOSE you are: A child of the Great 'I AM'!
Praying also this morning for the ones who will deliver the words in places of worship and Thankful for the ONE who will Honor HIS WORDS!
Glory to the Great "I AM WHO I AM"!!
MAPLEWOOD NJ
Dearest Maplewood, Today’s devotion and your post from last year spoke directly to me.
DeleteDid you ever feel you had a difficult task to do and you felt like giving up so you prayed and God answered saying I’m right here and I have given you all the equipment you need to do this. So keep working! And then a peace filled you that was unexplainable and you got the job done well because He never left your side. Well that happened before I went to bed. I have been working hard on a drawing of my grandson Gabriel who will turn 2 on Sept 15th. I’m going on vacation Monday for 2 weeks and I just have to finish it by then. Every night I sit and work hard and speak to Him saying I know You are helping me and we will get this drawing done. Last night I thought I did a good job on the nose and mouth but then realized they needed to be moved a little and soon things started to go wrong. I felt the evil one trying to trip me up. I cried out to God saying Father I need you! I exclaimed it’s not going well and I don’t want to give up because I wanted this drawing to bring Him glory. Then I heard Him first very quietly as if to say Ye of little faith:. Why are you afraid. I never left you. I’m right here. This is going to be the best drawing you ever did because I equipped you to do it. Just keeping working. I felt this amazing peace and comfort and I said Your presence is with me! You are truly in this place. I worked a while longer and reached the halfway point and I looked at the face I had just finished and it was my dear little Gabriel looking back at me. And I cried and said thank you Jesus! And i went to sleep exhausted but so thankful and amazed at my wonderful Father!!! And the great work He did through me and for my grandson.
Thanks for sharing His Blessings Jeanne. Yes, calling on Him in the midst of the game, changes the game! Things really do go better with God!
DeleteI join you in praying your beautiful and powerful prayer, Maplewood. I receive it and claim it in the Mighty name of Jesus! Amen! Thank you for blessing me today. May His peace reside within you, my sweet sister. Sending much love to you and your mom.
DeleteJeanne, what a wonderful testimony! Thank you for sharing with the JC family. God is only a word, a whisper away. Jesus. Lord, help me to remember that You are always with me. Amen. God be with you.
Blessings from California
When you see God's faithfulness shining like the sun you just have to shout about it!
DeleteI remember this night like it was yesterday. What a blessing to feel His Spirit and peace running through you.
DeleteSnagged again by the power of the Holy Spirit in Maplewood's post:
Delete"God's divine direction and attention in all areas of your life.
God will empower you by His mercy to dominate all situations and circumstances surrounding you."
These are all so anointed. I read her book during divorce time. Every page jumps out at me. These reply’s equally do. What wonderful fellowship.
DeleteGood morning JC Family, my prayer for you.
ReplyDeleteGreat peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. Psalm 119:165
Amen to that dear Sassy Mom!
DeleteJC Prayer Warriors, please pray for a dear friend - a young woman who is right now in labor with her 4th child. It's taking longer than the others. Praying for her protection and that of the baby and that both are rejoicing and whole and healthy, perfect in the name of Jesus Christ!
ReplyDelete*SOON!
DeleteHE'S HERE!!!!! Thank you, thank you, Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ!!!
DeletePraise the Lord! Yes, we serve a Great God!
DeleteCONGRATULATIONS to the Family!
Maplewood NJ
You hear heaven also as I do 24/7? God chased me gave me bionic ear. I’m so lonely for someone to hear heaven also! Yesterday was His Coronation!!
DeleteYamahas is here also. If I said I see angels, folks think ok I believe. If I only hear, think your nuts. Each day is twice as much intense. Soon the earth will shake, crack under weight, Glory of heaven that’s pronounced on every blade of grass, also. It’s Jesus planet after all. I just agree with heaven the word. Glory! Glory! Even in the store. It’s finality everyday. Pretty sure I won’t wake up here tomorrow.
They say He was here. Angels only react. NOW to us can’t be explained from heavens viewpoint. Angels want 2 or 4 more years freedom. It’s not freedom to me. I went to heaven 3 times in one week in February.
I had to come back for at least one more soul, standing by God danger I felt was overwhelming. He said “ Stay as long as you like.” I do tryed. My mind pulled me back, there’s souls to be saved. Seeds to plant.
Norah - Praying God's protection and blessings for the mother and guidance for those attending the birth of the precious perfect, whole and healthy life that is making a grand entrance in our world.
ReplyDeleteLook, Sassy Mom!!! He's here!
DeletePTL!!!!! His name and weight, please.
DeleteBenjamin Michael and I don't have the weight yet, but will let you know. <3
DeleteOf course I love his name, my Son in law's name is MICHAEL!
DeleteThank You Lord for blessing us with 2 little JC Babies.
Creator should read Center.
ReplyDeleteEach morning my wife reads from Sarah's book and I follow along in this post.
Norah, I am proud of you!!!!!!
DeleteYes you are correct Coach, it is important to replicate without spelling mistakes, however in this case both holy Creator and holy Center work just fine.
DeleteGood morning JC family! Father, Thank you for the night and this new day! We are blessed! Welcome to the world Benjamin Michael! 💕
ReplyDeleteFather, in the name of Jesus, Your Son, grant us peace, health, joy, abundance and forgiveness that comes from Your Love and in knowing You Be in our hearts! Go before us and with us into this day!
Blessings and love, Monica ❤️
Good morning Lord and JC family. Welcome little Benjamin Michael; I know you are safe in the palms of Our Fathers hand just like Jairo. He found his thumb yesterday. May God's peace be with all.The Lord appeared to us in the past saying: I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness. Jeremiah 31:3
ReplyDeleteGood morning JC family! I don’t comment often but I read Sarah’s message and your posts/prayers each morning during my quiet time. In prayer today, I was overcome to the point of tears with the truth of how blessed I am. I’ve been looking for work for months and that’s been discouraging at times. My husband is disabled, and that is stressful at times. I’ve lost both my mom and brother in the past two years, and that’s been difficult to get through. However, we have three intelligent, beautiful, loving daughters; the youngest graduates college in 2 weeks. And we have great relationships with all of them. We have 4 fabulous grandkids, all of them healthy and strong. Despite being out of work, we have the financial means to manage and even though I experience the aches & pains that come with getting older, the barrage of regular “age appropriate” medical tests have shown me to be healthy on all fronts (so far...one more to get through). Our wonderful church is just 6 minutes away and I’m able to serve there and meet new people every week. But mostly, I’m blessed to have God, my Abba Father, by my side. To be able to walk with Jesus knowing His plan and guidance are perfect and that no matter what missteps I may take, He’s here loving me back onto His path. Thank you my brothers and sisters in Christ, for posting your prayers, encouragements, prayer requests and thoughts for the rest of us to share. This blog has truly added a new dimension and intimacy to my time with Him. Happy Sunday and Blessings to you all!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Dee - Thank you for sharing your blessings with us. AMEN! You truly are blessed.
ReplyDeleteYES! Welcome, Dee! <3
DeleteToday is my Birthday and I feel so blessed sharing it with all of you, my JC Family. Through you, I experience intimate involvement in The Glory of God, His Presence, His Love and Light, and His Peace and Joy. As Bob stated in the first post today, we are in an enclosure where we are safe and dry, and we are at peace even with what is happening outside. That describes our JC Prayer Warrior's Room, which today is decorated with balloons. Inside each balloon is a Bible Verse. Take one as your Party Favor. Share if you choose!
ReplyDeleteMy Birthday Prayer: May The Life of God continue to surround us. May His Love continue to enfold us. May His Power continue to protect us, and may His Presence continually watch over us. Wherever we are, God is. We are safe and Secure! Amen
Dearest Brie, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! (With all the balloons, noise makers, cake & ice cream) Our Lord has blessed this world with the gift of you. Your family, your friends, and all of us who visit this blog are blessed by God in and through you. It is a day to give thanks, by you for God’s gift of life to you and by all whom you love and who love you. Be blessed this day and always! With love, Bob
DeleteTo our Wonderful Brie- Here's wishing you ALL the blessings, love and happiness our good Lord is more than able to bestow onto You. May Your cup surely run over with all and His amazing mercy and goodness follow you throughout this day and beyond!!
DeleteThis is the day the Lord set aside to usher you into this world, rejoice, celebrate and be glad in it!
Sending love and hugs your way!
HAPPY BLESSED BIRTHDAY!!
Maplewood NJ
Brie - Happy Birthday. May your day be filled with blessings! KS
DeleteHappy birthday sweet Brie! We're so blessed that you're a part of our JC family! Have a wonderful day!
DeleteBlessings from France
Happy Birthday Brie! May the day and this next year be overflowing with Blessings. Dee
DeleteHappy Birthday Brie. Love you
DeleteHappy Birthday, Brie! LOVE the visual you gave us of party balloons, and each contains a Bible verse. What a great visual and take-home gift for us! Blessings to you on this day of your birth!
DeleteHappy Birthday wonderful Brie! I am so blessed to have you as a dear sweet Sister! You are a great gift to all of us and I thank God for you!! Hope you get to have a lot of silly fun and eat really good food and gobs of ice cream and yummy cake. Hope you get to dance and sing songs too, please do something you love today with those you love! Your house should be filled with bright beautiful balloons and presents like the ones you give to us each day. Your joyful heart is full of them. Thanks for your beautiful prayer! I just sent it to my Mom and Sis and Bible Group. Another great gift that keeps on giving! God bless you with every good thing you desire! I love you Birthday girl!
DeleteHappiest birthday, Brie! Wishing you an abundance of birthday blessings today and every day. May God continue to bless you and your family, and may you be filled to overflowing with His love, peace, mercy and grace. I thank God for having given our JC Family the complete honor of knowing you and calling you sister. And thank you for my party favor! “The Lord bless you and keep you;
DeleteThe Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26)
Sending you much love, sweet sister.
Blessings from California
Happy birthday Brie! Your birthday prayer is one out family says at meal time. My birthday gift to you is a slightly different addition towards the end
DeleteThe light of God surrounds us, the love of God enfolds us, the power of God protect us, the Presence of God watches over us, the abundance of God SHOWERS down upon us. Whenever we are, God is, and all is well!
This prayer has an interesting history, it is one that soldiers took into battle, and if I'm not mistaken, was included in a capsule that went to the moon! Gotta love "the Google" LOL. Thank you for blessing us all today as so often you do. Injoy your special day! ♥️🎁🙏✝️🎂
Brie --- A Very Blessed Happy Birthday!!! I pray for you to have many, many, many more. You are an encouragement and blessing to this incredible JC FAMILY!!!
DeleteHappy Birthday sweet Brie! May God gift you with all the desires of your beautiful heart! Thanks for being such a great sister!
DeleteDear Sister Brie - Praying your birthday is filled with the blessings of His love, presence, guidance, joy and peace. You are loved.
DeleteA birthday party is happening here for our sister in Christ, Brie! Love you and wishing you happy dance, answered prayers, your favorite songs and HIS WORDS to bring you joy. You are so loved ♥️🎉
DeleteThe birthdays that keep on giving! Love you sister Brie! My party favor verse today...Psalm 139 reminds me how beautifully and wonderfully made you are. Find some time to be still with Him, He is always there. This year a "FriYAY" BIRTHDAY, Enjoy!
Delete10,000 Reasons!
ReplyDeleteBless the Lord oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
The sun comes up
It's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass
And whatever lies before me
Let me still be singing
When the evening comes
Bless the Lord oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
You're rich in love
And You're slow to anger
Your name is great
And Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness
I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons
For my heart to find
Bless the Lord oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
And on that day
When my strength is failing
The end draws near
And my time has come
Still my soul will
Sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years
And then forevermore
Forevermore
Bless the Lord oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
And 10,000 reasons just scratches the surface. That is why we need eternity to cover it all.
DeleteSuch great lyrics and song, Brie! Playing praise music always brings me to a peaceful place.Thanks for sharing this with us today!
DeleteThanks for those beautiful words sweet Brie! Wish I could hear you singing this!
DeleteAmen Bob! Well said.
♥️🎶
Deletehttps://youtu.be/XtwIT8JjddM
Thank You Jesus 😊
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday dear Brie! May all of the Blessings you send out to others ricochet right back and Bless You! It's lovely to be your sister in Christ and read your creative and positive posts. Love, Kathy
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with you Brie🥰🎉🎁🎈🎈🎈🥳🎂🎶💕. Isn't Norah's BDay also? Happy Birthday to you both.hallelujah! Bless you both with many more years filled with Jesus!
ReplyDeleteIn prayers for you Jan, it shall be well in Jesus' name!
DeleteGod bless!
Maplewood NJ
Happy Birthday Norah!? Praying for His healing of your tooth. I love miracles. Praying your root canal will go smoothly. Remember He’s right there with you holding your hand! I know I will hear of His faithfulness!!
DeleteWarriors please pray for me today. Root canal day😣. I prayed to Jesus to please heal that tooth, to resurrect it. I'm still holding out for it. He is the God of the twelfth hour. PTL. Hallelujah! Amen!
ReplyDeleteJan, may the prayers of the prayer warriors be for you as they were for me 10 days ago. God be with you and God be glorified. As Brie likes to say, looking forward to the victory report.
DeleteThank you brother Bob, "God be glorified popped out at me". Hallelujah!
DeleteJan, praying for you and with our JC family that all goes better than expected with your root canal today. Remember that God is always with you. Hold tight to His hand, and all will be well. Looking forward to your Victory report in Jesus name! Peace be with you, sweet sister.
DeleteBlessings from California
Jan, with God surrounding you, it'll be over before you know it. Leave the fear of the dentist and pain at the door, you are His forever more.
DeleteHappy Birthday Brie. Have a wonderful day. Jan, I am praying for a positive outcome concerning your tooth. Will everyone please pray for my friend and co-worker who will be undergoing open heart surgery today? Thank you. Also my wife and I are moving into our new home this week. Please pray for a smooth transition. God bless you all
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Praying, TJ, as requested. Lifting up your friend to the throne of grace, may God be with your friend and perform the perfect surgery through those who are the tools in His hands. Blessings on the new house for you and your wife! May it be a house of love that enhances your relationship even more over the years. God be with you!
DeleteTJ- Joining our JC family and lifting your friend up to Jehovah Rapha who is the greatest surgeon! He will never fail.
DeleteAs you stand in the gap for your friend, God is blessing you and your family as you transition into your new blessed home He has provided for you.
God bless.
Maplewood NJ
May God, the Greatest Healer, work wonders in your Friend and Co-worker through the hands of the doctor and mend everything broken inside him and bring him to nothing less than a perfect recovery! Bless and comfort his family and strengths their faith and calm their fears. May God grant you both a smooth transition to a wonderful new life in His presence. May your new home be filled with love, laughter, joy and peace alwaysl. Amen
DeleteTJ, joining our JC family in praying for the perfect outcome in your friend's surgery. May the Lord's hands cover the surgeons and nurses caring for him and bring him to a complete healing and restoration. May God grant his family peace as they await His intercession. God be with you and give you peace as well.
DeleteBlessings from California
TJ- lifting your co worker/friend to the throne of grace🙏. "Dear Jesus be the hands on the hands of the surgeon this day for this loved one, may supernatural strength surge through their body to withstand this major surgery & no complications to hold back the complete recovery needed, we pray this in Jesus name amen & amen!
ReplyDeleteLoving Father, Thank You for a new day. I confess that You are the Word who came in the form of flesh and dwelt amongst us. You are the most wonderful and powerful God. You are mighty in word and indeed. You are indeed the “Great I Am”, who will always be there, when and where I need You. Your grace is sufficient for me! Thank You Father. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
ReplyDeleteIn Exodus 3, God, appeared to Moses in the form of a burning bush, and told him He was sending him to free the Israelites from their slavery in Egypt. Moses worried that the people would not believe that God had sent him, so he asked if, "they ask me, 'What is his name?' what shall I say to them?" (Exodus 3:13). Moses asked God for His name, and the response was a surprising "I AM WHO I AM… This is my name forever" (Exodus 3:14–15). This response translates as, "I will be what I will be' and that God is not limited to a particular domain, but it sets Him apart from all the foreign gods the people knew. This declaration is God saying that He is: self-existent, eternal, self-sufficient, self-directed, and unchanging. He is there for us, no matter when or where. In a nut-shell, God was assuring Moses that He would become what they would need Him to become and that is bringing them back into harmony with Him.
In the New Testament (Rev. 1:8), He also declared: “I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, ‘who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” This is true of Him for all time. Jesus also self-identified in John 8:58 by saying, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I Am."
Cheer up because no matter what you may be going through, the resurrected Jesus can stop it through His powerful word! To all of His people/believers, God will be all that we need to make our calling and election sure. “I AM” is a promise made to us and we can count on Him to be that and more! Hallelujah!
Dear Father, Thank you for being to us, THE:
I AM whose will is being done
I AM on earth even as I AM in heaven
I AM giving this day daily bread to all
I AM forgiving all life this day even as
I AM also all life forgiving us
I AM leading all men away from temptation
I AM delivering all men from every evil condition
I AM the kingdom
I AM the power and
I AM the glory of God in eternal, immortal manifestation- All this “I AM” (Not meant to take away from the amazing Lord's Prayer, just another expression of who He is to us!). In Jesus’ name! Amen!
Blessings and Peace1
Maplewood, NJ
Twin bd sis, I am blessed by how you used the Lord’s Prayer. You could not take anything away from it, you simply gave it a breath of fresh air which He delights in and through which He further blesses us. Thank you!
DeleteLove this Maplewood. You're not at all taking away from the original prayer. I agree with Bob, He's delighting in how you expressed it to us🥰
DeleteAmen Maplewood! Thanks for filling me to bursting. You share the beautiful truth He supplies you with. He equips you to bless us with the words of your heart and His message. I loved your prayer! He is that and so much more! Even saying He is everything to me is not enough!
DeleteHe helped me with my drawing of my grandson last night when I was struggling. He spoke assurance of His power working through me and then I saw His faithfulness in the fruit of my hands! Praising Him with a full and joyful heart of love and gratitude!! Hallelujah!
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Dear Brie!! If your day is a fraction of the blessing you are to all of us, it will be the BEST! Enjoy every minute and know you are loved by each of us.
ReplyDeletePraying for your Dental appt, too Jan and for your friend TJ.
And I'm off to wish my little Grandson a WONDERFUL first day of Kindergarten!
Love to all of you and prayers!
Happiest birthday wishes Brie!! I hope the day brings you many wonderful blessings. Bob - thanks for your post in 2018...totally able to relate. TJ - praying for your friend, the doctors and nurses. Have a great day JC family - JE
ReplyDeleteYou’re welcome, JE! Chris’s continued attention to this blog is such a blessing. God be with you.
DeletePrayers for all who are in the cone of the approaching storms. Prayers for my current situation. God bless all of you through out all the storms, staying safe in Gods enclosure prepared just for you.
ReplyDeleteDear Fern and all Stormies, That would be us. It's been raining here all night and still is. Even though I can't see the sun, I know it is always shining. And until I can give the Victory Report, I am singing loud enough for all of us:
DeleteIn the eye of the storm
You remain in control
And in the middle of the waters
You guard my soul
You alone are the anchor
When my sails are torn
Your love surrounds me
In the eye of the storm
When the solid ground is falling out from underneath my feet
Between the black skies and my red eyes, I can barely see
When I realize I've been sold out by my friends and my family
I can feel the rain reminding me
In the eye of the storm, You remain in control
In the middle of the waters, You guard my soul
You alone are the anchor, when my sails are torn
Your love surrounds me
In the eye of the storm
Mmm, when my hopes and dreams are far from me
And I'm runnin' out of faith
I see the future I pictured slowly fade away
And when the tears of pain and heartache
Are pouring down my face
I find my peace in Jesus' name
In the eye of the storm (yeah, yeah)
You remain in control (yes you do, Lord)
In the middle of the waters
You guard my soul
You alone are the anchor
When my sails are torn
Your love surrounds me (Your love surrounds me)
In the eye of the storm (in the eye of the storm)
When the test comes in and the doctor says
I've only got a few months left
It's like a bitter pill I'm swallowing
I can barely take a breath
And when addiction steals my baby girl
And there's nothing I can do
My only hope is to trust You
I trust You, Lord
In the eye of the storm (yeah, yeah)
You remain in control
In the middle of the waters (middle of the waters)
You guard my soul (yeah)
You alone are the anchor
When my sails are torn
Your love surrounds me (yeah)
In the eye of the storm
You remain in control (yes you do, Lord)
In the middle of the waters (in the middle of the waters)
You guard my soul
You alone are the anchor
When my sails are torn
Your love surrounds me
In the eye of the storm
Oh, in the eye of
Lord, in the eye of the storm
I know You're watching me, yeah
Ay
When the storm is raging (when the storm is raging)
And my hope is gone (and my hope is gone, Lord)
When my flesh is failing
You're still holding on, oh whoa
When the storm is raging (the storm is raging)
And my hope is gone (and all my hope is gone)
When my flesh is failing (my flesh is failing)
You're still holding on, ooh
When the storm is raging (when the storm is raging)
And my hope is gone (and my hope is gone)
Even when my flesh is failing (flesh is failing)
You're still holding on, holding on
The Lord is my Shepherd
I have all that I need
He lets me rest in green meadows
He leads me beside peaceful waters
He renews my strength
He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His Name
Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid
For You are close beside me
In the eye of the storm.
Thanks dear Brie! Such a beautiful song! He is standing right beside us. My niece is away at college in New Orleans. Joining in prayers for all those in the path of the storm. Thank you Father for wrapping them up tightly in your loving hedge of protection. Be their refuge and strong tower I pray. Give them a strength of faith and wisdom to make the right decisions that lead to safety and well being. Thank you for this, and answered prayers in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, from whom all blessings flow. Amen!
DeleteBeautiful song, Brie! I'll be sharing it with my cousin, Angie, who is going through a storm of her own right now. It's amazing when we can look back at all the times God carried us out of the personal storms in our lives! I'm so thankful and humbled.
DeleteJeanne, Amen! Praying with you and all JC prayer warriors for those caught up in the inpending storms. May all be safe in God's loving care and find refuge in His enclosure.
Thank you, Bob, for describing it so perfectly. God be with you all.
Blessings from California
♥️🎶
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In 2020, Who knew I'd be singing "In The IDA Of The Storm", a year later in 2021. Thankfully, I can still sing. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteThank you, Jesus! Our anchor in every storm, answering all those who call to you for healing, protection and restoration. We trust you, Jesus!
ReplyDeleteAmen, Audra! May God's abundant love and peace be with you, my sweet sister.
DeleteBlessings from California
Amen! He is our anchor in the storm and our faith is our anchor to Heaven.
DeleteJan and TJ --- Going to The Throne of Grace to lift up your prayer requests and all the JOURNEYS of each JC WARRIOR. The Lord watches over His WORD to perform it!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm one of your JC followers, who reads the daily devotions and comments. I bask in the wonderful words of admonition and encouragement, but never comment or post needs. Today I beg you all to pray for my son Jared. I received a call this morning that he needs serious prayer. He's actually in " the Eye of the Storm right now - in the Florida panhandle as TS Marco leaves and Laura is barreling in from behind. But his real storm is in his heart and mind. He's suffering from a major panic attack as I write this - one of many in recent months. He's going through a terrible divorce which involves children, he's lost his job due to his mental instability, about to be evicted from his home, about to have his truck re-poed, overdrawn at the bank. He's in a terrible mess and feels hopeless. He suffers from PTSD ( Afghanistan) and is bi-polar. The VA is not understanding or helpful. He can not even deal with them in his condition right now! HE NEEDS PRAYER! I need suggestions! Please! Concerned Mama
ReplyDeleteI pray your son has weathered the storms on all fronts and lives a blessed life today, Elaine. Praying for all who may be in storms of all kinds today, in Jesus' name.
DeleteJoining that wonderful prayer dear Audra. May your son Jared be surrounded by peace and walking on a smooth road in God's presence.
DeleteMay the Lord bless all those going through storms right now. He is greater.
How is Jared today, Elaine? Both of you remain in my prayers.
DeleteElaine, lifting up your son to the Throne of Grace.
ReplyDeleteLord, protect your child, Jared, from the impending storms outside AND especially those that reside inside. Give him refuge, Father God, that he may experience your abundant love and peace as only You can provide. You are a God of mercy and grace. Shine Your Heavenly Light into Jared's darkened space that he may feel that he's not alone for You are there, Lord, in the midst of his problems and burdens. Carry him through, Jesus, as You have done for others here in our JC family. Guide him, Father, to receive the help he so desperately needs. Give his Mama comfort and peace that surpasses all understanding. Thank you, Jesus, for all that You are, all that You do, all that You promise. We trust in You, and You alone, Father God, to deliver us from all evil. Thank you for Your faithfulness. We know we are never alone because You walk with us wherever we go. Thank You, Jesus! Thank you, in advance, for the Victory reports that are coming! Thank you for answered prayer according to Your will. Thank you for loving us and that we are enough. Thank you, Jesus! In Jesus Holy name, I pray. Amen!
Blessings and peace from California
*"you" should read "You" ❤
DeleteAmen Rose! Joining in prayer for Jared and all our JC fam! God be with you all.
DeleteBlessings from France
Joining my prayers with Rose and BFF.
DeleteHoly Spirit, come and fill Jared's life with Your Presence, Power and Mercy. Amen.
Praying for Jared's safety and strength of faith. May God comfort you as you wait patiently. Praying you will hear of the victory.
DeleteThanks be to God for the gift of your presence a d well wishes on my birthday and everyday, JC Family! And for helping me to see God more clearly, love God more dearly and follow God more nearly, day by day by day by day...
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to our sweet sister Brie ! So thankful that God sent you here with us to share His light.
ReplyDeleteKeeping you, Larry, Keith and your daughter, loved ones and all the JC family in prayers.
Have a wonderful and blessed day!
Blessings from France
Good Morning and Happy Birthday to our awesome sister in Christ, Brie! My prayer for you is that you have a peace-filled and joyful day being well celebrated by all who know an love you...and THAT includes this JC family! I think I speak for all of us when I say you are a tremendous blessing to us, Brie! Happy, Happy Birthday and remember to slather-on the Sonscreen!!
DeleteAmen! Dear Brie, May your Birthday be filled with bright Sonshine!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a brilliant light to all of us!
Happy Birthday Brie! Enjoy your blessed day! Peace be with you!
ReplyDeleteFor through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father. (Ephesians 2:18). And He said, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." (Exodus 33:14). You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11). One thing I have desired of the LORD, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in His temple. (Psalm 27:4). But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all Your works. (Psalm 73:28).
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, thank You for loving me and being a part of my life. Allow my heart to be filled with a refreshing of "falling in love with You" all over again. Let my love and faith in You grow even stronger in me every moment of every day. Thank You for all You do and all You are. You are so good to me. I praise You Lord always. Let my eyes sparkle in Your gaze upon me and let them always remain focused on You above all else. Thank You Jesus. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
Amen Janet dear💕. Thank you for sharing the word & your sweet prayer. The Lord Bless this day. Hallelujah!
DeleteCorrection: "the Lord bless your day".
DeleteAmen Janet. Draw near to Him and He will draw near to you. Praise and Thanksgiving every day of our lives.
Delete🎶Happy Birthday to you,
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Brie-e
Happy Birthday to you, & many more! 🎶🎂🎁🎊💕
Happy happy birthday dear Brie!!! 🎂🎁🎶❤️
DeleteJust want to comment on NJS post yesterday. We do Most certainly need to "tap" in to the Lord of the universe! I'm tapping in this day, I need to drink of His living water, drink, drink until I think I am quenched, then drink more. I feel as if I've been walking across a dry & thirsty land lately, not realizing how parched I am. Storms have come one after another, but no rain to help my thirst, just wind & dust. I could hardly breathe. Your prayers were like a shelter for me. You've encouraged me to trust and trust I will. God has not forgotten me! He is near, offering me His living water to strengthen me.
ReplyDeleteCause me to come to thy river oh Lord
Cause me to come to thy river oh Lord
Cause me to come to thy river oh Lord
Cause me to come, cause me to drink, cause me to live! I love You Jesus.
Prayers for you in the Gym of Life where your trust muscles are developed and strengthened until they bleed. With Jesus as your personal trainer, you can do this, Jan. And when the smoke billows higher and higher and you can barely breathe, you can walk through these fires because of Who is walking with you! Love to you our dear sweet sister friend in Christ and to our entire JC Family. From your prayerful cheering squad!
DeleteHope your trip and time with your Mom is going well dear Jeanne. ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you dear GraceTakesTime. Just drove home today. Had a blessed time with my good Mom and she walked 3 blocks with me so we could have breakfast together. She's doing great thank God.
DeleteGood Morning Dear JC Family! I have been reading and praying for all of you. Celebrating your Birthday, Brie and mine, the 23rd and still going. HA HA...in our family, if you don't celebrate the whole month, you think something is wrong. We have 5 August BDs in our family and have been gathering, texting and talking since 8/1. I had planned on taking yesterday and today off work. Yesterday, for my sister, who was coming to me to take me to lunch. On Monday, at her 4:00 Dr. appt, she found out she has Shingles and couldn't come. So I worked yesterday. My Sister is feeling better and we are going to reschedule in the next week or so. Today, I slept until I wanted to wake up, have spent the last hour and a half praying, reading, sharing with Son #2 and my Dear Hub. Later, my DH and I will join friends at their pool - first time in a bathing suit and pool for me in over a year! As my little Granddaughter would say, "It may not be "pwetty," Nonnie," and I laugh as I think this, knowing they love me anyway.
ReplyDeleteI have been 'exercising' in His Word and boosting myself with His Love as I meet new challenges and changes. In 2 months, this may be my 'new' routine - to wake when I want and have leisurely coffee with my Best Man and no sense of 'hurry up' when I read God's Word. What a blessing.
My prayer requests involve my cases, as always, the aching hearts and financial needs, prayers for my family, all the Littles. Rejoicing in the victories God has given me the privilege to be a part of. Prayers for all of you, for our dear MadFox, who I trust is still going strong and blessing all those around him. For Maplewood, Bob, Brie, Jan...uh oh - STOP! I'll surely leave someone out. :) Prayers for you Dear Jeannie. I smiled so big when I read about your portrait of your Grandson. I remember that as if it were yesterday. Love to each of you. May each of us continue to "train" as we pull our minds back to the greatness of His Word and our Sonship rights.
Dear Norah. Sounds like you are still celebrating your Birthday and you're surrounded by a lot of love. Enjoy the pool and don't worry about not looking "pwetty". We are just wearing our earth suits and someday we will be perfect and facing our Lord and Savior. Looking forward to you finally having that new routine and getting more rest.
DeleteI was up till 3:30 last night for a good reason. I had planned to work on a painting for a friend that I was in the middle of but I forgot to bring it to my Mom's. But I had some paints and brushes and I found a wrinkled photo of a waterscape from Europe. Not sure where it was taken. I told God it was much too hard to start at 11:00 at night. So I just started painting a sky and putting down colors and before I knew it. I was painting that difficult picture. God had his plan and now I have a painting to give my good Husband on the 29th, our 40th Wedding Anniversary. God is just so good and He is in charge. Thanks for all your prayers and know that you and all my family here are in mine. God bless you all. Pulling my weary mind back to the greatness of His Word and my Sonship rights! Blessed to belong to such a great and merciful God.
Father God, please grant all our prayers of those who are in our JC Family, seen and unseen, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.
“Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Their hearts are secure; they will have no fear” (Psalm 112:6-8).
ReplyDeleteLoving Father, Thank You for living in me and knowing everything about me. Today, I lay my heavy burden on You and trust that my concerns will be met according to Your glorious riches in Christ Jesus. In the midst of any disappointment in my life or that of my family, please free me to trust more and fret less, keep my eyes fixed on Jesus and watch Your hand work in all of our situations. Help me to accept disappointing news, not with sadness or heaviness, but with a bend in my knees and with active surrender to the You who does all things well. I seek Your Love, Peace and Joy this day and the days ahead. Scripture tells me to be confident because You who started a good work, will surely bring it to completion at the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6). This hope will not lead to disappointment, because I know how dearly You love us, that You have also given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with Your love (Romans 5:5). Thank You for grace and Peace in Your presence today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
“I will sacrifice to you with songs of thanksgiving. I will keep my vow. Victory belongs to the LORD! (Jonah 2:9).
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Praying for you, Dear Maplewood. You are such a shining example of Proverbs 31 Virtuous Woman.
DeletePraying with and for you Maplewood NJ, our dear sister friend in Christ. He'll move every mountain and He'll Part every sea. He'll defeat the darkness and He'll deliver you. He will. He did. Because He can! Love you 😍
DeleteSweet Maplewood, Praying that you receive good news. But I know that if you are facing a trial, you will be more than a conqueror in Christ Jesus. He can do all things. He is your strength and your salvation. A very present Help in times of trouble. Victory belongs to the Lord.
DeleteUPDATE: My Pastor's wife Jeanine went to be with the Lord this morning. Please pray for her husband, family, and loved ones. It is heartbreaking, but I trust in the Lord and I know she did as well. I'm sure she is safe, healthy, and in His loving arms. Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts. God bless.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear your Pastor's wife, Jeanine was called Home. Your Pastor will need a lot of support. His wife is in a better place. Praying our loving Father will wrap him in His Arms and comfort his broken heart. He will hold your Pastor's hand as he walks alone along the path of life. We know where his destination is. He will be with Jeanine again.
DeleteThank you Lord for the grace in which you gave provided for me just for today, thank you Lord for also providing the peace in which you provided for me for my 22 year old son Kirk: he has c o nsidered for a month. Unbeknownst to us, that he has been considering moving in with his friend, strictly as a roommate named Cora...She, apparently, is considered a they, while identifying another as a she, nor he, an introvert with a cat on which Kirk loves...Cats!! He has always been a non-judgmental person, and also a compassionate person who will be a companion, as well as a friend.....There is no doubt that this is a God filled journey for him, if he acknowledges it or not. When I I asked him about her parents, he confided to me that it's complicated...so I didn't pry...Thank you God that I didn't judge, and also hold his power Supreme above all else....Thank you God for this piece of mind Amen, and Thank you!
ReplyDeleteDear Butterfly, If you love someone you must let them go. We must let our children make their own decisions. But keeping him in prayer is the way to bless his life. He will find peace if he seeks the Lord, and he is on a faith journey that God has prepared for him. If he is compassionate then that is a wonderful quality. May his heart be open to receive God's spirit of love and truth. I'm glad you are not judging him. God is the only judge and we are all imperfect. God already knows about Cora and her parents. It may be complicated for us, but not for God. Put it all in His loving and able hands. Praying your son draws very close to the Lord and puts all of his trust in Him. Thank You Jesus!
ReplyDeleteWhat is your favorite BIble Verse?
ReplyDeleteProverbs 3:5-6 NKJV
DeleteTrust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday dear Brie, Happy Birthday to you. Have a sweet and blessed day in God's presence sweet Brie! You are so loved. Hope you get to do something that makes you smile. Eat some cake too!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Brie 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊. God bless 🙏.
DeleteHappy, Happy Birthday dear Brie💐🌈🍰🎁🎼🎂🥰! We love you💞
DeleteEchoing "Happy Birthday to our dearly beloved Brie"
DeleteCelebrating Brie and another year around the SON 🌞😎 may your day be filled with a peace beyond understanding and discovery of a new to you song that speaks of your love for Jesus. I'll see if I can find that present for you 😉 Love you!
DeleteThanks and blessing prayers going our to all of you. Jeanne, Janet, Jan gridley, Sassy Mom, Audra, Unknown Anonymouses, and all who prayed for me and my dear ones.
DeleteDear Norah, Praying your DH's Oncologist appointment goes well. May you both feel God's presence and peace, and may he get a good report in Jesus' Name. Amen
ReplyDeleteThinking of you dear Audra as you find out your MRI results on your shoulder. Thanking God that the films will show an easily treatable condition. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanne! An afternoon appointment, looking forward to it. Thanking Jesus for the power of healing bestowed upon his followers. Grateful for the people and circumstances that bring me a closer relationship with God.
DeleteMRI showed several tears and a cyst that can be drained that will likely relieve some pain. Thank you Jesus, for healing and avoiding a surgery as the next step! ✝️🙏♥️
DeletePlease pray for my left hand. Thank you! My little grandson was being a very difficult and as a result, I have serious pain shooting through my left hand. He kept pulling away from me when I was dressing him and it hurt my hand. Thanking God for His faithfulness and healing. I must watch both of them and change and carry his little brother who is getting so heavy, and won't stay still when I change him. I will not be afraid. Giving it all to my faithful God to handle. I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.
ReplyDeleteAhhh... The joys of being a grandparent. Hey, littles! Go easy on her, she's our precious Jeanne!
DeletePraying that your husband's appointment goes well Norah and that your test results are good Audra. Praying for healing of your hand Jeanne. May our heavenly Father touch all our lives and take care of each individual need. Please pray for my Pastor and his family today. Today is the 1 year anniversary of the passing of his wife Jeanine. He has been a wonderful example to all of us but I know it pains him down inside. Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts. Heavenly Father, please lift Pastor Reid and his family up today and hold them close in Your loving arms. Give them Your perfect peace and strength and let them feel Your amazing presence with each of them. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteDear Janet! Thanks for your prayers sweet sister. Praying with you and for you. May God continue to comfort and guide Pastor Reid as he goes through another year without his beloved Jeanine. He will be with her again because God’s promises are true. May His love and peace fill the hole in his heart and bring him joy. The best is yet to come. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteLord, I come to you knowing you have the whole world in your hands, but I feel small and afraid. You know our struggles with our small business and trying to keep a float. Please help me see what you see. Please help me make the ends meet. Help with this over whelming anxiety so I can continuously move forward in the direction of your will God. Show me Your path. Put your words in my mouth and heart. All for the glory of you. Amen
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my daily prayers! Surrender everything to Him dear Karen. Praying you will see His mighty Hand in your business and things will pick up. May He remove your worry and anxiety and replace it with His peace and the confidence of knowing He is in charge. Our Way Maker will make a way. He’s a very present Help in times of trouble and you’re never alone. He understands perfectly and really cares.
DeletePraying for, and with you, Karen, in Jesus' Name.
DeleteRejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
ReplyDeleteRomans 12:15
We are blessed to have Christian friends to encourage and support us as we serve Christ! Our loads are too heavy to carry alone, and we need someone to rejoice and to weep with us. It begins when we make ourselves available to rejoice and weep with someone needing us. Today the Lord may bring across your path someone needing your simple presence.Praying to bless those whose path I encounter.
May God dry every tear and comfort your beautiful heart, sweet sister. You’re a blessing and an inspiration. In your sorrow and pain you continue to reach out to help and encourage others. Debbi is smiling down because your bright light is shining through despite your circumstances. Love you!
DeletePraying His blessed comforting presence, love, guidance, and healing for all prayer requests.
ReplyDeletePraying your same prayers for His blessed comforting presence, love, guidance, and healing, back at you Sassy Mom.
DeleteAmen.
DeleteGood morning dear ones💞. Lord of heaven and earth, we ask, we seek, we knock that these prayer requests posted here today be answered according to thy Will & good purpose. Thy will oh Lord is perfect, accomplishing Your plan for the glory of Your name. Amen! Hallelujah! 🙏💞
ReplyDeleteGathering into that perfect prayer dear Jan! Amen
DeleteAmen! Me too!
DeleteMany people, read the Jesus Calling blog, not all are Christian, some are more familiar with the Bhagavad Gita, Vedas, the Tanakh or the Qur'an than with Bible Scripture.
ReplyDeleteToday's reading begins with:
" I am the eternal I am; I always have been, and I always will be."
Thus Almighty God had no beginning and had no end, the ever present I AM.
In many Biblical Scriptures we read that He is the Alpha and Omega.
In Hebrew, reading from right to left we read Aleph and Tav (אֵ֥ת). The Greek representation of this is Alpha and Omega, our A to Z ( both reading left to right).
Eternal God, who knows everything, planned and purposed for every possible outcome that we might be allowed to live with Him eternally, but only through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He had no sin of his own, He died only for our sin.
God's foreknowledge means that God knows the end from the beginning and has left nothing undone, nothing left out.
He had a plan all along that includes all possibilities, all situations, all circumstances and all outcomes.
His plan includes His involvement and help in any situation in our lives, if we seek Him.
The choice is ours as to whether we seek Him while He may be found, enjoying salvation in the Lordship of Jesus Christ throughout the rest of our lives.
Reading scripture of any kind does not open the way to heaven.
We need to make a deliberate choice, an act of our will, for salvation is personal and not generic, we are not born Christianly acceptable to God. Neither is it an intellectual acquiescence, it's a heart matter; confession of sin, repentance of sin, belief that Jesus Christ IS the Son of God, that His sacrifice was for me personally.
One teaching to Sunday School children is 'A, B, C': Admit sin is in your life, Believe Jesus died to pay the price for your sin, Confess, say sorry to God, confess Jesus is now your Lord and Savior.
In further explanation:
God rules—The Bible tells us God created everything, including you and me, and He is in charge of everything. (Genesis 1:1; Revelation 4:11; Colossians 1:16-17)
We sinned—We all choose to disobey God. The Bible calls this sin. Sin separates us from God and deserves God’s punishment of death. (Romans 3:23; 6:23)
God provided—God sent Jesus, the perfect solution to our sin problem, to rescue us from the punishment we deserve. It’s something we, as sinners, could never earn on our own. Jesus alone saves us. (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9)
Jesus gives—Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross for our sins, and rose again. Because Jesus gave up His life for us, we can be welcomed into God’s family for eternity. This is the best gift ever! (Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 3:18)
We respond—We can respond to Jesus by saying Thank You for forgiving my sin, thank You for saving me, help me to live for you every day.
I'm so glad that He is mine and I am His.
New to these readings. This one is beautiful! Txs for taking the time to put into simple words the truth. AC
DeleteWonderful teaching brother Peter! Much good food to ponder and encourage our hearts. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteDear Brie,
ReplyDeleteMay you be reminded on this special day that you were born, that God’s gift to you has been to bless others with your insight of God’s Word, be an encourager and share your humor as you bless so many. Praying that your busy days will allow you time to once again bless your J C family. Have a blessed birthday🎂🎈🎉
Thank you!
DeleteOn my b'earthday, today's Devotion about The Eternal I AM, put this song in my heart:
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Happy and blessed Birthday dear Brie! May God bless your day in a very special way! Do some things that make you smile and eat some yummy cake. Sending a whole lotta love your way and healing prayers. 💗🎂☀️🙏🎁
ReplyDeletePsalm 118:24
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Brie. Celebrate!
DeleteEnjoy your Birthday Brie! God bless 🙏.
DeleteHave a terrifically blessed and wonderful day, Brie!
DeleteHappy birthday, Brie! Hope you have a wonderful birthday and weekend!
DeleteI hope you went back to read all the entries and birthday wishes meant for you over the years today, I piled on a birthday message above ♥️🎉
DeleteJC Prayer Warriors. For whatever reason, today's theme from Sarah seemed to be most appropriate for my current circumstances. JC: "In My Presence you experience Love and Light, Peace and Joy" And 1 of the scriptures is: I Corinthians 3:16: "Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?"
ReplyDeleteSince He dwells within us, in the Spirit, and He tells us that we can be at peace in His presence with Joy via His Love and Light... it would seen to be as simple as praying and recognizing he is hearing you within yourself in the form of the Holy Spirit. How this works is surely a profound mystery... but our God is as close as our own body and thoughts. How comforting is that? Scripture often says He is holding our hand with His right hand (remember the right is showing peace). This is simply using poetic wording of His literal dwelling inside us as the Spirit.
Thank you Father, Son, and Spirit, I should "fear no evil for Thou art with me." For now, I gain peace as the challenges of today are tackled with God at my side. Peace fellow JC warriors. Amen
Very interestingly put MadFox. Continue shining the light of the Lord that is within you to others. God bless 🙏.
DeletePeace brother friend in Christ, Madfox.
DeleteThanks for your prayers. My doctor gave me a chest X-ray and I have pneumonia but our God is already healing me. I’m resting in Him. Taking my meds and waiting on the Lord. Thank You Jesus. Keeping you in my prayers dear JC Family. May we all receive answers to our prayers and God’s faithfulness in our health and lives. Thank You Father for this in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
ReplyDeletePsalm 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.
Psalm 50:15
and call upon me in the day of trouble;
I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.
Psalm 55:22
Cast your burden on the LORD,
and he will sustain you;
he will never permit
the righteous to be moved.
Praying for you Jeanne. Thank you for the wonderful verses of scripture and our God is living and in our midst. He heals us and is with us through all things. He is absolutely amazing! Peace be with you 🙏.
DeletePraying... keep shining the light as I know you do. Praying also for continued remission. Amen
DeletePraying for God’s healing hand for your pneumonia.
DeleteDear Janet, Amen! He is absolutely amazing and I know He's healing me. I feel Him with me so I am thankful.
DeleteThanks dear MadFox. He is the Light that shines through us. Thanks for your prayers. We pray for each other and lean on His faithfulness.
Thanks dear Anonymous. I appreciate your prayers and the prayers of all those seen and unseen. God hears every one.
Thanks dear Brie! I loved that "Sometimes He puts us under a-rest for our Good and His Glory!" You just bless my heart and make me smile. Love you.
Prayers for peace and healing for you, Jeanne. You take care of so many around you, it's time to take care of Jeanne. Relax in HIS presence and allow yourself to heal with HIS time. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend.
DeleteWhat she (Suzanne) said, Jeanne! Surrender to resting in Him for healing.
DeleteBut as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the LORD God my refuge, that I may tell of all Your works. (Psalm 73:28). For through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father. (Ephesians 2:18). And He said, "My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest." (Exodus 33:14). Then I was beside Him, as a master workman; and I was daily His delight, rejoicing always before Him, (Proverbs 8:30).
ReplyDeleteAmen! He is as to near to us as our own breath! The only true rest is in His presence.
Delete"I am intimately involved in all your moments, and I am training you to be aware of Me at all times. Your assignment is to collaborate with Me in this training process."
ReplyDelete(from August 24th: "Since I live in you, let Me also live through you, shining My light into the darkness.")
Part 1:
Food for thought:
The spiritual DNA of Christians -
So many in these last of the last days are confused in identity, this demonic influence even tries to confuse the little ones. The enemy of our souls is the author of confusion.
As Christians we have (or should have) no doubt as to our true identity as physically born male or female and spiritually born again son or daughter of God.
We are sons or daughters of the Most High God:
1 Corinthians 3:16
Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?
Galatians 3:26-29
26 "So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise."
2 Corinthians 6:18.
"I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."
Matthew 28:18-20 NKJV
"And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, 18 All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen."
Mark 16:15-18 NKJV
"And He said to them, 15 "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."
Part 2:
ReplyDeleteThe initials, DNA, stand for DeoxyriboNucleic Acid – the molecule that contains the genetic code of organisms. DNA is inherited by children from their biological parents. This is why they share traits from both parents such as skin, hair, and eye color, often other characteristics and mannerisms too. DNA is what makes us who and what we are.
Our spiritual DNA comes from God, at the New Birth when we are 'born again'.
2 Corinthians 5:16-17 NKJV
16 "Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new."
The life of God in us made us a new creature – one who follows in the footsteps of his/her Heavenly Father, not merely in the footsteps of our earthly parents. We are now not of this world and have been given His nature and He commissions us to GO with the Great Commission in our heart – and also to bear good fruit, based on the fruit of the Spirit - God's DNA.
John 15:1-8 NKJV
1 "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples."
Part 3:
ReplyDeleteBy bearing fruit, we prove that we are His offspring, His disciples. A very important property of DNA is that it replicates itself, or make exact copies of itself. Just as we pass our DNA, inherited from our parents, to our children; so we are to pass along our spiritual DNA, inherited from Father God, to others. This can only happen when our spiritual DNA shows in our lives.
Your disciples will be just like you. We must be what we want others to be – more like Jesus. Always point people to Jesus and let them see Him in you.
Luke 6:43-45 NKJV
43 "For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44 For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. 45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks."
When we witness on a one to one basis, or preach the Gospel with power, great things will happen – increase and multiplication will take place. The Kingdom of God will advance and light will dispel the darkness. Our DNA leads us to obey the Great Commission. It is impossible for one man to do everything, so everyone must do something.
Each one, reach one.
Each one, teach one.
Make them to be disciples – to be doers of the Word and not hearers only.
Part 4:
ReplyDeleteJames 1:21-25 NKJV
21 "Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; 24 for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does."
Luke 6:46-48 NKJV
46 "But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do the things which I say? 47 Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock."
We are founded on the Rock of our salvation, we are His children, His spiritual DNA is our identity.
Just as He gave Himself for our salvation we too are to give ourselves to Him for the salvation of others.
With acknowledgement to and excerpts copied from revival.com
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ReplyDeleteDear Heavenly Father, thank you so very much for your reassurance to not be alarmed when my my mind wanders from you, through my day, or even in prayer & silence. You encourage me to gently come back to you. Quietly whispering your name. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. Thank you for being there to receive me back to You. Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.
DeleteIsaiah 40:31
ReplyDeletebut they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.
https://meaningsly.com/jesus-calling-august-25th/
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