When things seem to be going all wrong, stop and affirm your trust in Me. Calmly bring these matters to Me, and leave them in My capable hands. Then, simply do the next thing. Stay in touch with Me through thankful, trusting prayers, resting in My sovereign control. Rejoice in Me--exult in the God of your salvation! As you trust in Me, I make your feet like the feet of a deer. I enable you to walk and make progress upon your high places of trouble, suffering, or responsibility.
Job 13:15
New King James Version
Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.
Even so, I will defend my own ways before Him.
Psalm 18:33
English Standard Version
He made my feet like the feet of a deer
and set me secure on the heights.
Habakkuk 3:17-19
Amplified
17 Though
the fig tree does not blossom and there is no fruit on the vines,
[though] the product of the olive fails and the fields yield no food,
though the flock is cut off from the fold and there are no cattle in the
stalls, 18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the [victorious] God of my salvation! 19 The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes my feet like hinds’ feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in terror, but to walk] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering, or responsibility]!
My Prayer
Lord, too often my actions are defined by my feelings and yet you remind me that rejoicing in You Lord and acknowledging that You are my strength is to be a daily prayer, daily words from my mouth. That no matter the situation, good or bad, You God are there and present and You God are in control. I must admit Lord when my prayers don't produce the desired petition. Guard me against this danger in my life and keep me trusting in You, thanking You, and talking to You.
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My Prayer
Lord, too often my actions are defined by my feelings and yet you remind me that rejoicing in You Lord and acknowledging that You are my strength is to be a daily prayer, daily words from my mouth. That no matter the situation, good or bad, You God are there and present and You God are in control. I must admit Lord when my prayers don't produce the desired petition. Guard me against this danger in my life and keep me trusting in You, thanking You, and talking to You.
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.
I try but it doesn't help everyday is worse please help me god.
ReplyDeleteI pray that a year later things are better for you. I will continue praying for you. KS
DeleteI too have been praying for you unknown unknown. Hoping things are better now. JE
DeleteI am still singing a prayer for you Unknown:
DeleteOur God is an Awesome God
He reigns from Heaven above
With Wisdom, Power, and Love
Our God is an Awesome God
Plus I am also praying one of Job's prayers 20. O God there are two things I beg You to do to me; only then will I be able to face You: Stay with me! Illuminate, calm and reassure me with Your Awesome Presence. Welcome Holy Spirit! Enter in!
When things seem to be going awry, then it may be helpful to Stop! Delay the train! Affirm your trust in Me. Calmly bring these matters to Me and leave them under My Awesomeness, My Authority, My Sovereign Control and in My Completely Capable Hands. Then, as quickly as you can, start doing your part: Praising! Thanking! Trusting! Resting! Rejoicing! Exulting!
Love to you and our entire JC Family.
Amen Brie and dear Unknown, I too always pray for you, that God will lift you up out of your situation and make your life better and your heart joyful. He is the only one who can guide to escape your depression and despair, and place you high up to a place of peace and safety where you will see all the reasons to be grateful so your tears will be turned into rejoicing.
DeleteDear Unknowns,
DeleteGod IS helping you now, in this moment,
Though you may not see it nor hear.
Perhaps by a friend in the distance,
Perhaps by a stranger near.
Perhaps by a printed message,
Perhaps by a spoken word.
In ways you know and know not,
You are having God's Help through our Lord!
Amen
Beautiful put Brie ! I remember feeling unsure about if am worthy to be called God child and then the music I was listening to spoke of how am loved by God .....https://youtu.be/hz2iqxOpZoM . My heart swells with joy when I hear these words.
DeleteContinued prayers for the broken hearted. My phones rang off the hook yesterday. Too many, too close to home. Trusting our Nation will be healed. So thankful for all of the prayers yesterday - I got on and read and prayed with you. Heal their hearts, Father.
ReplyDeleteAwake very early today, and found today's "lesson" on point. In our valleys both spiritual and physical, it is good to remember our God still reigns with love. We may not understand the reason for our current situation, but in faith, we hold to His sovereignty. It is a challenge to accept the valleys of life, but if we claim and enjoy the mountaintop experiences, we must accept that "life happens" and will ebb and flow.
ReplyDeleteThank you Father for never changing and loving us in both our highs and the lows. May we remember your promise to always be with us. Amen
Amen again this year.
DeleteEven a year later, your post is so very true dear Madfox! God still reigns with love. He is above all and leads us to through the valleys and storms of our lives. He never promised us a "rose garden" but He did promise us that He would never leave or forsake us! That's good enough for me.
DeleteYes, Mad 🦊,.."not to stand still in terror, but to walk] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering, or responsibility]!"
DeleteAmen!!
DeleteContinuing prayers for God to heal our land.
ReplyDelete2 Chronicles 7:14
14 if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Amen to all the prayers for our nation
And still, a year later, we thank you for all things and circumstances as they bring us closer to you Lord. An almost full moon has me awake and my mind is interfering with sleep I need. Thank you Holy Spirit for covering me in peace as I close my eyes and keep only your Word in my thoughts.
DeleteMay God's Angel's continually kiss your sweet face until you fall peacefully asleep wrapped in His Moonlight. Love you Audra and our entire JC Family
DeleteThanks Sassy Mom. Like the deer in today's devotion I ran across this:
Delete"Someone" sent me the following formula for successfully navigating through the valley of the shadow while living during these hazardous pandemonic times:
1. Pray
2. Pray
3. Pray
4. Pray
5. Pray some more, and finally,
6. Pray!
Pray for our families;
Pray for our friends;
Pray for our colleagues;
Pray for our elected officials;
Pray for all the frontline workers;
Pray for those who are ill;
Pray for those who have died;
Pray for our clergy;
Pray for our Prayer Warriors;
Pray for strangers;
Pray for everyone I encounter today;
Pray for our country;
Pray for our world;
Pray for the finances;
Pray for each person in need;
Pray for peace that surpasses all understanding;
Pray for those who are anxious for nothing;
Pray for those who are at peace with everything;
Pray for the JOY that cometh in the morning;
Pray believing we are taken good care of by a Good Loving Awesome God;
Pray that we place GOD FIRST up above ALL others and ALL things, with no exceptions and no hold-backs;
Pray that we begin to treat our neighbor as ourselves.
When My people, who call themselves My children using My Name, will humble themselves, Pray, and seek only My Face, then I will hear them from My Home in the Highest Heaven. When I hear, then I will forgive and heal their land!
Amen Audra, We are blessed to be covered at all times by His blood and surrounded by His never ending love and peace.
DeleteBeautiful post Brie, We must just keep praying for a better world, for healing of all weaknesses, for violence to cease, prejudice to be removed and for newfound and renewed faith. May God make all things right. Thank you Jesus: Love one another as I have loved you. God is in charge, and in Him shall I rest.
Continuing to pray for all of our requests and for our country and for this Delta to stop taking the lives of our people. God will make it right. I still believe He is in charge. Let us be careful and on our guard not to make foolish decisions. Wear your mask when you are out and about. Get vaccinated and urge your loved ones to do the same. God will pull us through into a bright sweet future in His own timing. Wait on the Lord. His promises are reliable.
Delete...the weight of trouble, suffering and responsibility...hits home. Dear Father be with me every step of the way. Give me courage, confidence and strength. Amen.
ReplyDeleteABC--- Going to the THRONE OF GRACE to lift up your situation. Speaking the NAME of JESUS over you. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus! There is just something about that NAME!
DeleteJoining JJ ABC, press in, press in close to the Lord Jesus, let the spirit of the Living God wash over you, relinquish the cumbersome load. Take it Lord Jesus, take it from ABC. Amen!
DeleteGod please make Dale’s feet like deer. You know his sufferings, he feels like he is drowning all day with every cough. God please bring us to the root of the cough. Lead us and guide us through this to heights you have.
ReplyDeleteGod endless praises to you, thank you for the stirring your Holy Spirit is doing in Kindale please continue.
Allow her to be courageous along with ABC and give them confidence and strength
Joining the JC WARRIORS in prayer for your family's circumstances. Speaking the NAME of JESUS over all of it. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!!!
DeletePraying one of Job's prayers and that things are better for you, dear runaprilmae as well as for Kindale and ABC a year later.
Delete20. O God there are two things I beg You to do to me; only then will I be able to face You: 1. Stay with me! 2. Illuminate, calm and reassure me with Your Awesome Presence. Amen.
I'm singing Welcome Holy Spirit.
Dale included.
DeleteBrie, I missed your sincere compassion for others. You are such sweetness to my heart. Thank you. May God always fill your days with brilliant light and joy, and the assurance that He has everything taken care of.
DeleteThanks Jeanne. I love you too.
DeleteI really love you, dear Brie!
DeleteLove you Brie and all my JC Family, seen and unseen. We love because He first loved us. His love is endless, eternal and unconditional. How blessed we are!
DeleteTrying to stay positive and look for the good in people after the incidents this past weekend. Calling on God to keep me focused on Him and how I can be His hands and feet.
ReplyDeleteSweet Jesus I don't know what to say. The human in me is so afraid for all of us, for all humanity. You know my heart, my prayer from within. You are my strength.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reminder today that when I struggle to reaffirm my trust in the Lord. It's not to say I trust in you Lord but to remind myself that I already do.
ReplyDeleteI woke early today and was able to take a walk with my husband as we celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. What a blessing he is in my life. I thank the Lord for each of you and will keep you all in my prayers. Blessings as we go through this day with the strength of Jesus.
Anonymous in WI
Congrats Anonymous 😄! Here's to the next 25!! Thank you Lord for this couple🥰
DeleteAnonymous WI--- That is the way to do it! Congratulations on 25 years, and many, many more years! The Lord bless you richly!
DeleteHappy 26th Wedding Anniversary, Anonymous in WI. May you always Celebrate all of God's blessings each year brings.
DeleteHappy 27th Wedding Anniversary, Anonymous in WI! Celebrate a love that endures!
DeleteCongrats on 25 years!!
ReplyDeleteAnonymous - PTL!! Powerful Witness!!!! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongrats and Praises to Our God.
ReplyDeleteFather, our 'hope is built on nothing less but Jesus Blood and Righteousness'. when things seems to go wrong as they are in this country and in the world, all we can do is turn everything over to Your capable hands because we TRUST in You.
ReplyDeleteWe turn those hurting, heartbroken families over to You for strength, comfort and Peace that ONLY You can give.
Thank You that You: 'make our feet like the feet of a deer. You enable us to walk and make progress upon our high places of trouble, suffering, or responsibility. Thank You Father for this Blessed Assurance, in Jesus name.
Maplewood, NJ
How timely is this prayer as we keep on waiting for the world to change. Thanks Maplewood NJ
DeleteAmen to that Brie! I felt the same when I read it. Seems like it was written for our uncertain times now. Even with the explosion in Beirut and the Storm Isiais. There are so many people grieving, injured and devastated. We need the Lord's comfort, guidance and peace more than ever. We thank you Father for all of this and for protecting us always in every situation, healing our weaknesses, comforting our broken hearts, changing our world and governing your people. Amen!
DeleteBesides praying for all concerned, those events are also a bold, underlined, italicized, all caps way to remind me to keep my lamp lit, and my oil ready, since I know not the day nor the hour! With love to you and all our JC Lamplighters.
DeleteHey, JC Family, my wife and I, after several cancellations, are finally getting out of our bubble and traveling to see our children and grandchildren and celebrate our anniversary. Being that I will be without my computer to write posts (and restricted to one finger on my iPad), my posting will be sporadic over the next three weeks. Will be reading, will be praying, randomly posting. Will miss communicating with you each day but you are safely tucked away in my heart. God be with you. With love, Bob
ReplyDeleteEnjoy and God be with you.
DeleteBlessings on your journey. May God bring you abundant joy and safety and keep you healthy. I see from so many the exclamations of their greatest joy is time with their loved ones. I'm so happy you get to go do this! Happy Anniversary to you both!
Deletewith Love, your friend Kathy
Safe travels and happy anniversary! God bless you!
DeleteBob- safety in your travels. Happy Anniversary to you both. Celebrating this milestone in your union together will be awesome & memorable I'm sure. God's blessings🥰
DeleteSo happy for you, your wife, and your family, Bob, that you will all be together celebrating your anniversary and celebrating being together! Be well safe travels, and may blessings overflow!
DeleteEnjoy every minute!
Bob my bd twin, May the good Lord go before you and prepare the way, clearing ALL obstacles from Your path and grant you the most enjoyable and memorable time with your family. You are blessed, covered and highly favored. CONGRATULATIONS for 50 years of marriage!! God is so proud of you and is adding more years for His glory!
DeleteRemain blessed my brother. You and your family are in my prayers.
Maplewood NJ
Happy 50th Anniversary, to you and your wife, Bob! What a journey and celebration you will have - enjoy every minute! We'll all keep you in our prayers and looking forward to your sharing when you return. "O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him." Psalm 34:8
DeleteBob, Have a safe and blessed trip! I always enjoyed celebrating our anniversary (37 yrs this year!) with my wife and our 4 children. We are one unit under God. Amen.
DeleteBOB --- Traveling mercies, blessings for your trip, and a Very Happy Anniversary and many, many more!
DeletePrayers for safe travels and happy memory-making for you and your family, Bob.
DeleteTraveling Mercies to you and your sweet wife, kids and grands as you celebrate. Our hearts and prayers are with you everyday wherever you go. Of course we won't be mad at you if you break free, steal time on one of your grandkids' computer and post some more "church" in here this Sunday! Whether or not you do, our hearts send much love Bob.
DeleteYou know I'll be singing a prayer. Enjoy the journey!
Praise the Lord! So glad for you that you get to spend some wonderful family time!
DeleteHappy Anniversary to you and your wife! Have a safe travel and a blessed and refreshed stay with your loved ones! Enjoy every moment! God be with you!
Blessings from France
Safe travels my dear friend! God be with you!
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Notice: Field trip! Field trip!
Delete"...Stay in touch with Me through thankful, trusting prayers, resting in My sovereign control. Rejoice in Me--exult in the God of your salvation!..."
Thanks for taking your whole JC Family with you, Bob. We are looking forward to a good time! As long as you have your phone in your pocket, we're there too!
Yippee!
I'm so happy for you and yours. May God keep you safe and pour His peace and grace over all of you. Enjoy and congratulations on your anniversary. Much love.
DeleteSitting in the airport (with one good finger & an iPad), had a strong hunch my post would be flooded with love and it is. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Reason for my post above is because it was on this trip last year, I fell off the ‘blog wagon’ leaving many of you to play ‘Where’s Waldo, a.k.a. Bob’. So I promise it won’t happen this time. God’s love being poured out through you makes this trip richly blessed already. God be with you. With love, Bob
DeleteYou're "leaving on a jetplane"? I sure hope the breath of God is the only breath that breathes on you! Blessings
DeleteThat's wonderful news dear Bob! I wish you safety and protection, and nothing short of a blessed and happy time with your loved ones. Go with God, safely tucked within His hedge of protection. I am sure you will be a bright beacon of hope and comfort to all of them. Happy Anniversary. Celebrate the special love you share that endures in Christ!
DeleteOur soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in Him, Because we have trusted in His holy name. Let Your mercy, O LORD, be upon us, Just as we hope in You. (Psalm 33:20-22).
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeleteAmen dear Janet! That was just exactly what I needed to hear today. I'm late because I was up working on my Bible group prep and also I'm in the middle of cleaning out my sons' old room. God told me this morning to stay in bed and catch up on much lost sleep. Part of God's help is making sure that we are refreshed and renewed enough to be of great use to Him. We sure can't serve when we're weary. Waiting always on the Lord and trusting in His help. Much love!
DeleteHope your sleep was sweet, Jeanne! One is always on time in this 24/7 prayer warriors' room.
DeleteThanks Brie! I woke up so refreshed and had a wonderful day. God is so good. And yes love, hope and prayer are always on time, as He is.
DeleteDear Heavenly Father, Thank You for another blessed day. Praising You for Your Goodness and mercy this morning, for You are my sovereign LORD and my source of strength. You give me the agility of a deer, You enable me to negotiate the rugged terrain (Habakkuk 3:19-NET Bible). Thank You Lord for my sister's improvement. Your grace is sufficient! My Trust is in You. In Jesus’ name I pray Amen.
ReplyDeleteMY HEART SING:
When trouble is in my way
I can't tell my night from day
When I'm tossed from side to side
Like a ship on a raging tide
I don't worry I don't fret
My God has never failed me yet
Troubles come from time to time
But that's all right,
I'm not the worrying kind because..
I've got confidence
God is gonna see me through
No matter what the case may be
I know He's gonna fix it for me..
Job was sick so long
Till the flesh fell from his bones
His wife, cattle and children,
Everything that he had was gone
But Job in his despair
He knew that God still cared
Sleepless days and sleepless nights
But Job said that's all right because:
I've got confidence
God is gonna see me through
No matter what the case may be
I know He's gonna fix it for me….(by Andraé Crouch)
Dear Father, We trust the plan You have for us and know it is better than our own. We thank You for Your continued Presence and guidance in our lives, as we move through the known and unknown of Your beautiful creation. ‘Trusting You means looking beyond what we can see to what You see’ (2 Kings 6:17), so thank You Father. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Thanks Maplewood NJ for Andrae all day, all the way! My Gratitude aka To God Be The Glory!
DeleteAs I was reading Job this morning, I got snagged by his seeming admonition to Doctors when he said, "You are Doctors, who don't know what they are doing. Oh, please be quiet! That would be your highest wisdom."
DeleteHMMMM! Job later speaks to GOD.
20. O God there are two things I beg You to do to me; only then will I be able to face You: Stay with me! Illuminate, calm and reassure me with Your Awesome Presence. Of course that struck a chord which made me hummmm Welcome Holy Spirit! Blessed love to you Maplewood NJ and to our entire JC Family now and forevermore. Amen
Maplewood- love, love your blog today. So encouraging in the midst of the news I just received from my bff. Praying for Janet. Blessings to you & the rest of our JC family.
DeleteAmen! Still praying for your sister Maplewood!
Delete"I'm gonna see a victory for the battle belongs to You Lord"
"I've seen you move, you move the mountains, and I believe I'll see you do it again
You made a way when there was no way and I believe I'll see you do it again"
Blessings from France
Sing it again BFF!
DeleteAs I listen to and sing the words to this oh, so true song, I am reminded of my niece saying when she was almost two years old: O, Wook! HE doedit again :)
DeleteThanks for being a BFF! Blessings From France / Best Friend Forever!
Thanks Maplewood for that tasty snack. I grabbed his beautiful poem and made copies for my Bible group. God can fix everything and I remain trusting in that always. So many victories we have seen and so many more to look forward to seeing.
DeleteJeanne, you can also youtube the song posted by Maplewood NJ, if you'd prefer to hear it sung!
DeleteIf you go youtube, you may also want to check out the same Andrae Crouch singing "My Tribute" aka To God Be The Glory. Blessings!
Brie - How cute that your niece said that! �� And yes, best friend forever from France hehe
DeleteBlessings from France xx
Will check those songs out right now, Brie! Thanks!
DeleteThank you so much for turning me on to him. I've God Confidence was a wonderful song! I just heard an early song from him -Andraé Crouch & The Disciples - I'll Still Love You. It was so moving! My Tribute was absolutely beautiful too! Thanks dear Sister!!!
DeleteI'll have some links for my playlist to catch up on when I get home and hope to share. Still praying for you all as I enjoy my time in beautiful Astoria, NY. May the Presence of God protect us, I knock, I ask, I pray, I trust.
DeleteCongratulations, Bob, to you and your wife , as you celebrate your milestone anniversary with your children. Safe travels and may God bless you both with continued good health and many happy lasting memories.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bright Star! You have blessed me. God be with you!
DeleteHappy Anniversary to you and your lovely Bride, Bob!
DeleteDear warriors- just now got the news that my bff's hubby has a very aggressive gastric cancer. He just received 9 hrs. Of chemo & more testings. This has shattered their lives. Please pray with me. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSending healing and wholeness prayers for him. May he and his loved ones be strengthen and filled with God's comfort and peace as they find a refuge in His Presence. In Jesus name, Amen.
DeleteBlessings from France
Peace be with you Jan. My prayer that you feel Jesus holding you, your BFF and hubby ever so close to Him. We are praying.
DeleteJan- In prayer for you bff hubby and family. Let's continue to pray without ceasing for our loveones and friends. The God who answers by FIRE, He is God (1King 18:24).
DeleteGod bless you as you stand in the gap!
Maplewood NJ
Praying that God can turn things around for your bff's husband. May those treatments be tolerable and successful to God's glory. May God bring him back to perfect health and rejoicing with his family. May He calm and soothe all your worried hearts, and bring healing and a blanket of peace.
DeleteContinuing to pray for your BFF's husband, Jan and your husband. And for your dear BFF. We trust in the Lord for their healing. May He comfort your heart.
DeleteI am praying for them and you, right now Jan. Love you dearly.
ReplyDeleteJan - Joining Warriors in prayers for your bff's hubby and loved ones. We love you.
ReplyDeleteJAN --- Joining with the JC WARRIORS in Interceding for your bff's hubby and loved ones. Surround them, Lord, with your healing presence, miracle working power and your peace. In the name of the Victorious One, AMEN and AMEN
DeletePrayers requested for my older GrandDaughter, Hannah, who is taking part 3 of her CPA exam today. Thanks JC Family :)
ReplyDeleteFather, may Hannah have the wisdom she needs to complete her exam with flying colors. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen. God bless!
DeletePraying for Hannah this morning. May the Lord give her all she needs while acing her exam! JE
DeleteTrusting in and believing for Hannah’s accomplishment and success today. Thank you for each step and each lesson that brought her to this assessment today. We thank you Lord!
DeletePlease say prayers for my Mother In Law. She was admitted to the hospital yesterday morning with Covid Pneumonia. She does have underlying conditions so continued prayers appreciated. Thank you so much. Affirming my trust in Him! Our God is AWESOME!!
ReplyDeletePraying for your dear Mother in Law. Amen! We serve an awesome and faithful God. He can do all things and He knows every one of your Mother in law's weaknesses. Thank You Jesus for guiding the doctors and for surrounding her Mother in law with your peace and healing. We trust in You.
DeleteContinued prayers for healing for your MIL. Praise God always. Peace be with you.
DeleteChild of God, I lift your mother in law up in prayer and trusting God for healing and full recovery in the name of Jesus.
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Agreeing in prayer for your MiL. ❤️
DeleteCOG - Healing prayers to Jehovah Rapha. Comforting peace for you and your MIL's loved ones.
DeleteTraveling to Baltimore for a family Wedding celebration today and coming back on Sunday and then driving to Brooklyn to be with my Mom till Wednesday. Thanking God for a Hedge of Protection and His Spirit for all the words to say. It will be a blessing to be with all three of our sons. Can’t wait! And to celebrate my nephew’s marriage. His wife is not a believer but she will see the light of Christ shining through me. I pray every day for her faith. God bless you dear JC family. Much love.
ReplyDeletePraying Traveling Mercy Prayers and Prayers for a Joyous and Safe Wedding Feast and Celebration, with many good memories to share! Love You Jeanne!
DeleteFather, please protect Jeanne while she is traveling along in her journey. Let her light shine bright and show others the glory and goodness of You through the Holy Spirit within her. May she touch many lives and increase her wonderful memories. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen. Peace be with you.
DeleteGod's traveling grace and mercy are ahead of you going and coming, Jeanne. Enjoy the wedding and remain blessed.
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Praying God's shield of protection surrounds you as you travel and for all who attend your nephew's wedding, Jeanne. I know your heart will be so full seeing and being with your 3 sons and extended family! Your heart will simply be beaming with happiness. There's no better gift for a momma of adult kids than to have time with them.....all in one place! Enjoy! Praying for you, Jeanne, as well as your family. Be blessed!
DeleteTraveling mercies dear Jeanne and family. Congratulations to the bride and groom!
DeleteMay you have sweet travel and sweet celebrations with your family dear Jeanne. ❤️
DeletePraying for you and your vehicle to return home safely. Also praying for your nephews marriage to become a three strand cord uniting the bride, broom and the Holy Spirit.
DeleteRejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; and to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God. (Psalm 50:23).
ReplyDeleteFather, thank You for all my benefits and blessings. I don't deserve anything, but You give me everything. You always make sure that I have what I need. You are my shelter, peace, comfort, best friend, love, provider, and salvation. You are my everything Lord. There is no other. I can't make it without You. I am so grateful for You and all You do and are. Thank You Jesus. Praise You Lord always. I trust in You Lord and will praise Your name in all circumstances. You are sovereign over all things.You always have my best interest at heart. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
Amen
DeleteStill so beautiful and true dear Janet! Amen.
DeleteFather, let me hold dear the fact that You are not a "genie in a bottle" -- nor should You be treated as such. Let the true teaching of Your word be placed deep within me -- where it can't be lost, stolen, or destroyed, but let the Holy Spirit water it and help me gain a clearer, better insight and understanding of it. Help me to die to myself and live for You daily. I can't do it on my own. Help me Jesus. I am weak, but You are strong. "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. (Matthew 16:24-25). "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. (Matthew 7:13-14). Remind me that life is not about my wants and desires, but it's about You and Your glory. While You want me to be joyful and bless me, I must remember that this is not my home and not to get too comfortable here for my real home in heaven is where my heart and mind should always be. "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21). Please quiet my mind so I can hear Your thoughts and not my own. Reprogram my way of thinking to be like Yours. Help me overcome my sin nature and to be more like You Lord. Help me decrease so You can increase in me. Let there be more of You and less of me. I bless, praise, and rejoice in You Lord continually and always. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeletePowerful words and perspective dear Janet. Agreeing with you in prayer.
DeleteI am joining into this prayer.
DeleteAgree, Lord please have your way in each of us.
DeleteAmen
Delete“Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him” (Psalm 62:1).
ReplyDeleteLoving Father, Without You, I can never find peace and rest. I thank you that your Word reminds me that you have given me direct access to You whenever and wherever. I ask that in moments where my thoughts or life feels like they are out of control, empower me to capture and cast down every thought or feeling and pick myself up and just find rest in and with You. I thank you for all the good gifts you have given me in my life and the ones to come. Thank You for another great day to say Thank You. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
When we allow our minds to be separated from our hearts through the busyness of this life, it becomes difficult to be continually present to the Lord. Therefore if we so desire to hear the voice of our Father and seek to Him continually, we submit our minds to Him completely at the level of our hearts, silencing everything around us. Practicing silence as Christians, should be our way of connecting with God. He wants to be present with us and He rejoices when we set aside time for silence and can create a space where we can become aware of Him.
He surely wants us to talk to Him about whatever is going on in our life, our struggles, our work, our activities, our feelings, our victories, hurts and also our praises. He wants us to move beyond all of these circumstances and find a place where you can simply sit with Him and rest!
“The LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him”
(Habakkuk 2:20).
“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him” (Psalm 62:5).
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Maplewood you are absolutely amazing. Your words mean so much to me and are so beautifully written. God certainly gave you a special gift. Thank you for this today as I needed to read it and meditate on it. You are loved❤️
DeleteYes, Maplewood NJ, You spoke to where I am today - making progress in The Secret of Waiting in Silence for God's Hand to move. The sound of Silence transports me from the earth's time zone into His timeless Heavenly Zone. May God continually Bless you, your words and our entire JC Family. I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. I wait. In Jesus' Name. Amen
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fWyzwo1xg0
DeleteTHE SOUNDS OF SILENCE by Simon and Garfunkel
Dear Maplewood, If you only knew how your anointed words fill me and lift me each day! Thank you sweet sister. Remaining plugged into our life giving Vine, blessed and secure in His unfailing Love.
DeleteDear Brie, Continue to wait on the Lord, dear one. Praying for you and our dear Family.
I have asked for all of you to pray for my daughter Alli and her husband Kel as their 36 week fetus was diagnosed with CDH and many of you have done this for me. 🥰 I also have my church praying and all of my wonderful Christian friends that I’m blessed to have. 2 weeks ago we were told CDH is a hole in the diaphragm and other organs migrate into the chest cavity interfering with lung development and surgery is immediate upon delivery and at least 6 weeks in the NICU. Yesterday a new ultrasound confused the doctor because it looks as though there’s not a hole but a bubble and he may not need surgery! What? Is this the miracle we’ve all been praying for? I’m just in shock!!! I know praying works but this is truly miraculous 👏🏻 I can’t get my hopes up yet because he needs to be born before they know the outcome but I just wanted to thank each and every one of you for your kindness and concern. I will definitely keep you posted but please still pray for this little guy!❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteINDESCRIBABLE by Chris Tomlin
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YES! You are Amazing God!
Prayed for this miracle that your unborn grandson would not need surgery. What a faithful God we serve! Hallelujah! I believe all will be well because He is in charge.
DeleteOne of my favorites. ❤️
DeleteAug. 2, 2021 was the first time I posted. I asked for prayer from my JC family for my recent diagnosis of uterine cancer. Praise the Lord!!! I awoke Aug. 4 with no symptoms what so ever. No pain, weakness, fatigue. I have felt better the past two days than I have in the past five years. I had to start using a cane but it is gone now!! I had to take meds for the nerve pain caused by the cancer but not now!! I claim my healing in Jesus name...that precious, precious name. Thank you all for praying for me. I pray for you as I read your posts. When I read today's Jesus calling I could hear the words to the song Leave It There... Leave it there, leave it there, take your burdens to the Lord and leave them there...I pray we are mindful to do this.
ReplyDeleteThanks be to our good and merciful God. Rejoicing for more answered prayers!!
DeleteAmen dear Redeemed. Take your burdens to the Lord and leave them there.
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DeleteThose should be praise hands. Hearts are safe so I’ll use those. ❤️❤️ God is so awesome!
DeleteAmen! Another victory in the healing grace of God. Hallelujuah!
DeleteLord, help me to turn to You and offer up my times of trouble and situations I can't figure out. Too many times I have tried to go it alone and have either failed or achieved less than the result I needed. All of my battles I place in Your hands for You to fight. I choose faith and peace over worry, doubt, and fear. Thank you Jesus
ReplyDeleteThank You Lord for steps of progress, and assisting my making forward motion in the right direction, inline with today's devotion: I enable you to walk and make progress upon your high places of trouble, suffering, or responsibility. Thank You Lord. Amen.
DeleteAmen! Our Way Maker will turn your trial into a blessing. He will open the closed doors and make it happen. Thank You Jesus! 💗🙏
ReplyDeleteThank you Lord because I believe that as I trust in you, you make my feet like the feet of a deer. You enable me to walk and make progress upon my high places of trouble, suffering, or responsibility. Thank you Lord that I don't have to do it in my ability, but by yours. Thank you that it's not of my wisdom, be yours. Thank you that it's not my strength, but yours. Thank you Lord that it's by your example of perfect love that I can love others. Thank you Lord that through you I am fully equipped to do what you've asked me to do. I praise your holy, holy name.
ReplyDeleteWhen things seem to be going all wrong, stop and affirm your trust in Me:
DeleteGUESS WHO by Jesse Belvin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyDx9fyvtKc
Amen dear Terri! Beautiful prayer! He prepares us well. We are more than conquerors in every situation!
DeleteThanks Brie!
"When things seem to be going all wrong, stop and affirm your trust in Me. "
ReplyDeleteWow! Looking at the situations in many parts of the world, Oh Boy, are things going wrong! So many panics, pandemoniums and pandemics. So many wars and rumors of wars. Health scares, financial scares, personal safety scares, wild fire, earthquake, volcanic eruption scares etc.
Like never before we need to keep our eyes, hearts and minds on the only One who can save us. No religion can, no religious writings can, no god, no idol, no religious person, no reciting mantra's, no-one and nothing can save us but the Blood of Jesus Christ the Son of God, Who gave His life so that, believing in Him we will be reconciled to Almighty God, saved to eternal life and saved from the wrath of God.
We are privileged indeed to witness first hand these end times.
2 Corinthians 6:7 ' For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation".
Now is the day of salvation.
Acts 16:31 "And they answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus [as your personal Savior and entrust yourself to Him] and you will be saved, you and your household [if they also believe].”
Amen brother Peter! We are in this fallen world but we are not of it. We are anchored to Heaven by our faith in the Only True God. The time is now to follow hard after righteousness and the Spirit, and trust in the Only Name under Heaven, Jesus Christ, our Saving Lord, and Redeemer. He is our High Priest Whose Reign is forever,
DeleteAll things and people are under Him. We are His beloved children as His Spirit bears witness. We are sheltered under His Wings, His Words are true and His promises are reliable. He chose us before we were born and He has a prepared a place for us in Heaven. We are well taken care of. He is our Good Shepherd and we are the sheep of His Flock. Hallelujah
Love the posts, Peter and Jeanne!!! Well said!!! The Great I AM has got us. HALLELUJAH!!!
DeleteGood Morning, Dear JC Family. Praying for each of you. We will have the final results of my DH's test by Wed. We go back in 6 wks instead of 8. He is calm and trusting which makes me thankful. Thank you for praying with us.
ReplyDeleteDear Norah --- Lifting DH up and asking My Papa God, for a GOOD report. Thank You for building up Norah and DH's TRUST in You and surround them with Your Great Mercy and Your Presence! Pleading the Blood of Jesus over the whole circumstance, for You, Papa are their Hope and Deliverer. Thank You for Your Healing Work in DH's body! In Jesus' name, For His Honor and For His Purposes! AMEN and AMEN. JJ
DeleteJoining JJ and all prayers for your dear DH and for good news coming on Wed. God is surrounding him with peace that goes beyond circumstances. He knows your husband's trusting heart. We wait together on the Lord, our Way Maker.
DeleteThank You Father for answering our prayers and healing our brother's weaknesses and bringing peace of mind to him and his good wife. Trusting in Your Faithfulness with gratitude. Praying in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen
🙏 this new day for all
ReplyDeleteLove you dear Audra. Rest well.
DeleteGod will make us triumph in our trials. He wants us to lay our burdens down so He can turn them into blessings! He will give us feet like a deer so we can easily prance over our rocky road onto the smooth one He has set before us. I’m placing every problem into His able Hands, and all those in need of healing of body, mind and spirit. Trusting that our Way Maker will turn out tears into dancing. He is trustworthy. Ask and ye shall receive. Believe in His faithfulness and you will receive it. Live your life in His presence, and come to Him with gratitude and praise.
ReplyDeletePsalm 37:39-40
The Lord saves the righteous and protects them in times of trouble.
He helps them and rescues them; he saves them from the wicked, because they go to him for protection.
John 16:22-24
Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.
“And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
Psalm 37:3-4
Trust in the Lord, and do good;
Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.
Delight yourself also in the Lord,
And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Our God is in heaven; He does whatever pleases Him. (Psalm 115:3). Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments, and His paths beyond tracing out! (Romans 11:33). And looking at them, Jesus said to them, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.' (Matthew 19:26). But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God. (Acts 5:39). Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, 'The Lord reigns!' (1 Chronicles 16:31).
ReplyDeleteHallelujah!, The Lord reigns!Amen!
DeleteAmen! He is our Eternal High Priest and King. His Reign is forever!
DeleteHeavenly Father, thank You and bless Your holy name! I praise You Lord always and thank You Jesus 😊. Father, remind me of Your perfect sovereignty. Let me rest in it. When my thoughts begin to wander into "enemy territory", please refocus them and open my heart to Your unfailing love for me. Let Your arms squeeze me tighter and let the reality of Your hand upon me come to my mind. Let my heart be full of love, compassion, peace, joy, and strength. Let praises of You continually be in my mouth. Light up the path before me and hold my hand as we walk together step by step. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thank You Jesus for reminding me to keep my focus on You.
DeletePsalm 46
ReplyDelete1 God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
7 The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
8 Come and see what the Lord has done,
the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease
to the ends of the earth.
He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the shields with fire.
10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
11 The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Hallelujah!! Thanks for sharing God’s Word and truth.
DeleteSinging praises to our King today!
ReplyDeleteThank You Jesus! You heal us and our dear ones, lift our weary hearts, comfort the broken hearted, guide the lost, strengthen the weak, and help us glorify You with the gifts You have given us. We Praise Your Holy Name Forever.
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