Worship Me by living close to Me. This was My original design for man, into whom I breathed My very breath of Life. This is My desire for you: that you stay near Me as you walk along your life-path. Each day is an important part of that journey. Although you may feel as if you are going nowhere in this world, your spiritual journey is another matter altogether. That is why walking in the Light om My Presence is essential to keep you from stumbling. By staying close to Me, you present yourself as a living sacrifice. Even the most routine part of your day can be a spiritual act of worship, holy and pleasing to Me.
Genesis 2:7
English Standard Version
then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.
Psalm 89:15
English Standard Version
Blessed are the people who know the festal shout,
who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face,
Romans 12:1-2
English Standard Version
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
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Paytonfamily, yesterday you recommended a video from Joni on You Tube. I just completed it. So inspirational. As an occupational therapist for the last 35 yrs, I have seen many struggle with not only physical ailments but mental as well, including my self! Joni's perspective is so healthy, again physically and mentally. Thank you for sharing. Her testimony has strengthened me as well!
ReplyDeleteYour welcome. And interesting - my wife is an OT as well. She works in the public schools here in ABQ.
DeletePaytonfamily, thanks for sharing Joni E Tada video. Very inspiring. I have shared it with many friends. Praying for all the prayer request's made known and believing God is in control.
DeleteA living sacrifice...we stand between a cross that proclaims that love is fully experienced in absolute denial of self and a world that constantly affirms the seeking of personal pleasure and gratification. We are left to choose. The pleasuring of myself is so addictive, especially by those things that are socially acceptable. Thus, the choosing of denying self can be so challenging. I have made it that way. But I have had my moments when I completely abandon myself for God or another and as I reflect back on those moments, they are some of my most blessed moments my life. I look forward to the day that I am a living sacrifice in that I only and forever choose the way of the cross. Thank you Lord for your patience with me; may I not take advantage of it.
ReplyDeleteWell said. I Timothy 4:7 reminds me daily to train myself to be Godly. And when I don’t stay active in this I can’t help but get trained by the world. And in this country life is no longer about survival and making ends meet but for most of us it has moved to those things being understood and therefore we are focused on comfort, ease, safety at all costs and entertainment —which means there are many principles in the Bible that are hard for us to even comprehend anymore. Thanks for being transparent in echoing the struggle of living in the world and yet being not of this world.
Deletethank you I watched the video. I really enjoy hearing the comments it does help some
DeleteThat's great.
DeleteOne of the lines she said that I thought was great was, "It wasn't that Jesus doesn't care about the disabled and diseased (or our physical problems), but those physical problems weren't His main focus. The gospel was His focus. The gospel says that sin kills, hell is real, but God is merciful, His kingdom can change you and Jesus is your passport. And whenever people missed this. Whenever they came to Jesus just to get their physical problems fixed, that's when the Savior would back away." Keep the main thing the main thing.
Thank you, Lord, for saving my soul
Thank you, Lord, for making me whole
Thank you, Lord, for giving to me
Thy great salvation so rich and free
Amen, Amen, Amen
DeleteAmen to that! Whenever they came to Jesus just to get their physical problems fixed, that's when the Savior would back away." Keep the main thing the main thing.
DeleteAmen Chris!
DeleteThat is why Jesus would say to some of the people who came to be healed: Your sins are forgiven. His priority was cleansing them of their iniquities and the physical healing was secondary. Our earthly suits will get torn and snagged but the condition of our souls is of the greatest concern to our God. That’s why our Father gave us His Son. We couldn’t be made whole without Jesus! He saved us. He is the greatest part of us. He is the One in us Who keeps us anchored to Heaven!
Missing you so much Bob! Praying that all is going well and you are continuing to serve the Lord, and to open the hearts of many people with your spirit guided words and strength of faith. God bless and protect you always. Much love and gratitude.
DeleteThank you Bob for the 2018 comments, it spoke to me deeply here in 2022. Such a vivid reminder of the ultimate struggle living in this world. Only in staying close to God every hour can I choose the path of self denile and experience love fully in his presence. I am struggling with the "socially acceptable pleasures" , please pray for me♥️
DeleteDear anonymous @5:07 LESS THAN 10 MINUTES LATER you are being prayed for. God is good all the time! Blessings.
DeleteI think of surrender as floating (on water). The support is waiting...in fact He is reaching out to us at this very moment! I GET TO RELAX INTO HIS TRANSFORMING LOVE. "He who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it in you"!
DeleteBeautiful reminder of floating in surrender. And I too miss BOB big time ♥️🙏
DeleteI praise n thank God for this website. Even the comments n insights are so enriching!!! God bless you all!
DeletePraise God! Thankful to the sovereign provider
DeleteRomans 8:38-39
"Keep your eyes upon Jesus ~~
ReplyDeleteLook deep in His wonderful Face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace..."
God bless
DeleteAmen
Amen please pray for me
ReplyDeletePraying!!
ReplyDelete1 John 2:15-17 King James Version (KJV)
ReplyDelete15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Thank you Sassy Mom for sharing these Bible verses
DeleteSuch important reminders! God bless you and each of you in this Blog! Everyday that I not only read the Jesus Calling and the scriptures but also read each of yalls prayers and words I am filled with the Holy Spirit and the Lords-comfort and peace. Prayers, love and blessings to all
Texas friend
Love this scripture too! A good reminder for us all each day!
DeleteAnother day to lift You up oh Lord and say Thank You for this day, the end of the week. I am here this morning not of any other power but that of Yours.
ReplyDeleteThank You Father for Your faithfulness and Grace that is sufficient for ALL.
My JC family,
Let the glory of the Lord rise among us. Oh, oh, oh...., let it rise
Let the praises of our King rise among us. Oh, oh, oh..., let it rise
Let the songs of the Lord rise among us. Oh, oh oh...., let it rise
Let the joy of the Lord rise among us.
Oh, oh, oh, let it rise, let it rise
Oh let it rise, oh let it rise!
This day, as we walk closely with the Lord, let His Praises rise to the mountain top giving Him ALL the Glory and Honor.
Remembering to lift all the concerns and prayers in the hands of our capable Saviour.
Stay bless and keep walking with KING JESUS!
Maplewood NJ
Amen and Amen sweet Maplewood! Thank you! Walking with the King through this new gift of a day.
DeleteAmen and amen, Maplewood. ❤️
DeleteThank you Jesus! Thank you Sarah, Chris, Norah, Madfox, Maplewood, Sassy Mom, Jan, TJ, CO, and oh so many others for your wonderful words and blessings to all of the JC family. I look forward to reading everyone of them everyday. KS
ReplyDeleteGood morning Lord and jc family. Thank you for loving me and listening to my prayers so simple but they come from my heart. I know you hear me because my daughter and little Jairo (5 lbs) are doing wonderful; I love you so much, thank you. Protect us for you are our refuge and help us to keep you always before us. Show us the right path; keep us from straying. The Lord be with you all.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning all!
ReplyDeleteIt has been awhile since my last post but God has blessed me so much since then. I am now gainfully employed, my addiction is in remission, I have joined a Celebrate Recovery group that I connect much better too. I feel all of this has happened because of God and this group! How amazing is the power of prayer and the thoughtfulness and love of people who pray for others that they don't even know.
Thank you all and God bless you all!
Prayers that all is well with you along your journey, Dave!
DeleteSo happy to see all of the wonderful prayers. I've been praying for you all and for those you are close to who are in need of healing. Everyone have a blessed weekend. For those of us in the northern half of the country our warm days will soon be coming to an end but we do have the wonderful colors to look forward to. Another one of God's blessings.
ReplyDeleteCircling back into another season, prayers that all is well with you TJ!
DeleteThank you Audra. Life is good. Fall is my favorite season. I just wish it would last longer. 🙂
DeleteTJ
Me too TJ. I look forward to the colors changing &, the slowing down of hurriedness. Be blessed dear one💞🙏
DeleteSo very thankful for this day, taking trips down 'Memory Lane,' as I gave birth to my first born 39 years ago today. My husband and I just called him and his voice was so warm and so appreciative. We will have a family dinner tomorrow, late afternoon and celebrate his life. To me, this was a tiny glimpse of how our Father must feel. The love, joy, at his love and joy. To see him smile again, after going through a very rough 12 year marriage, and to know how much his new wife loves him and honors him, warms my heart.
ReplyDeleteYes, I will sing your praises, dear Heavenly Father. I will marvel at the gift of your only begotten Son. Which one of my children would I give because I so loved the world? I cannot fathom that kind of love. I am thankful this his Holy Spirit abides in me. I will not waste it, Father. I will be THANKFUL and I will share Your love.
Continued prayers for my JC Family and myself and my loved ones. Enjoy this lovely day that the Lord has made.
Amen dear Norah! Happy birthday to your son!
DeleteBlessings from France
A blessed and proud mama! Thanking God for another year of your son's life Norah! May the good Lord add many more blessed and protected years, best wishes and all things good!
DeleteStay blessed!
Maplewood NJ
Enjoy the beautiful memories dear Sister! Happy Birthday to your son! My oldest son turns 39 in March! So blessed are we!
DeletePraying another Blessed and Happy 42nd b'earthday for Norah and Best Man's First Born.
DeleteThank you God for all on here, whether they are posting or just reading. I have found great comfort in reading the devotion and comments daily. Spending time alone with You each day has been a true blessing! I am truly beginning to see and feel Your light. Thank you, Jesus, for walking with me through the ups and downs of this life on earth. Jesus, I trust You. CO
ReplyDeleteThanking God for you as well CO!
DeleteMay His comfort and strength continue to be yours.
Remain blessed in His love.
Maplewood NJ
Amen dear CO! So glad He walks with us through our ups and downs!
DeleteTHOUGHTS ON INTIMACY WITH OUR LORD
ReplyDeleteWe have made our 'date' with God. We have picked our place, we have set the time, and we head to where He is and lo and behold, He is already there waiting for us.
Bringing this thought down to earth, if you have gone through the process above in arranging a time with with a dear friend or that one in particular that God has given for you to fall in love with, how would the initial encounter proceed (preCOVID and ever above and beyond COVID)? Eyes would light up (both theirs and yours), smiles would abound, there would be an initial personal contact, most likely a good hug, expressions of delight in seeing each other and a most blessed feeling deep inside of love felt in joy and happiness. Such would be the beginning of a 'date' with someone dearly loved.
You come to your designated time and place to meet with the One who loves you more than any other. Anticipate seeing Him. Capture the sense of excitement in greeting Him. Delight in His presence. Are His eyes sparkling, is He smiling, is there affection being expressed? Emphatically so!!! His arms are wide open toward you inviting you to come into them (see the cross). The evil one is trying to inhibit this encounter, it brings up reasons that you should not be eligible for such love. Discount that voice and dismiss it from your thinking. Run into those open arms, jump into the love there for you, let the joy flood the moments and ready yourself for a most blessed time. Just as you would with someone you love so dearly, now with the One that loves you so dearly. And just like that lover/friend who too is waiting in eager anticipation for your arrival, He is as thrilled if not more so to see you in this moment. Let this devotional time begin.
Be blessed, sisters and brothers in this blessed JC Family. With love, Bob
(I am not surprised to see this exercise I have launched into turning out to be something greater than I imagined. The replies you are posting are being used by the Holy Spirit to send it to that level. Ah, yes, the power of the communion of saints!)
What a lovely post! Merci mon ami! Your thoughts on intimacy are such a blessing. God be with you and all of our JC family as we rejoice in His presence, running into His arms and jumping into His love! Praise the Lord!
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What a perfect visual of seeing the cross. That touched my heart and will stay in my mind. I wanted to go a little deeper in meaning of the message for today so I really appreciated what you provide for us Bob. God Bless you and all who come here.
DeleteGreat insights, wonderful exercise and encouragement, yet certainly soul searching! You've laid it out again twin bd brother!
DeleteMay the good Lord continue to bless you and hold your hands while you allow the Spirit to direct you through His Words.
Remain covered in His grace.
Maplewood NJ
Thanks again Bob. I love the perspective you bring and the pictures that you bring to my mind. Peace and love to all our JC family. JE
DeleteLove the ✝️
DeleteYou really created such a wonderful vision in my mind! Running into those loving open Arms. (The Cross). The evil one is a liar. We are truly worthy to run into Jesus’ embraces as beloved children of the Most High! I think of how my grandson runs into my loving arms. Thanks Bob!!
DeleteWhat a wonderful perspective, Bob. Thank you for sharing.
DeleteIn answer to Bob's questions: Are His eyes sparkling, is He smiling, is there affection being expressed? In our Sacred Encounter this morning, He stooped down toward me, gently soothed the furrows from my forehead and brows. I felt His compassion and His love. I didn't look into His Eyes.
DeleteBeautiful Bob, your description of relationship with Him is very precious. We belong in His presence, this song formed part of my 'date' with Him this morning. https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/1s065mwnx&hl=en-GB&q=paul+wilbur+in+your+presence,+o+god&kgs=b44f3160a1471b0d&shndl=17&source=sh/x/kp/osrp/4&entrypoint=sh/x/kp/osrp
DeleteLoving Heavenly Father, I pray that my life be one that honors You in all that I say and all I do, in all the circumstances of my life, throughout the day and as I drift into sleep at night. Thank You for Your grace that is sufficient for me. Teach me how to worship You in the beauty of holiness so that I may be one that always bow my heart before You in spirit and truth. May I grow in grace and in the knowledge of my Lord Jesus Christ, in Whose name I pray. Amen.
ReplyDeleteWe were created to worship, praise, celebrate and glorify God, for He is love, and all that He does is done in love. This and so much more, makes Him the only one worthy of our worship, our love and total allegiance. Our worship of Him must be sincere with respect and love to His Holiness.
Worshipping Him is simply giving Him what He is so deserving of. While our love for Him sometimes grows weak, His for us is never diminished, it is unconditional. His power, gentleness unconditional love and so much more, makes Him praiseworthy!
When we praise Him, we are rehearsing His love for us and flaming the fire of love for Him that the Holy Spirit starts within us. This strengthens us in Christ Jesus and increases our desire to be like Him in His goodness, which increases our joy. It is right that we worship, glorify and praise the Creator of this universe, the One who died and rose to save us and give us life eternal. When we worship Him, we are also praising Him for His righteousness, for His mercy and for the way He is. Worship is the key to drawing near to our Father and it allows us to show our heartfelt expression of love, adoration, admiration, fascination, wonder, and celebration of who He is!
Let's worship Him together in spirit and in truth!
Dear Father, We Thank You for creation, preservation and all the blessings You gave us in life. Above all we worship and thank You for sending Your Son Jesus to be our propitiation, our Savior who washed away all our sins with His own blood. Thank You for Your love and grace. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Blessings and peace.
Maplewood NJ
Amen! Beautiful words as always. Be blessed dear sister.
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Amen!! Your beautiful prayers are my prayers and your words are already in my heart, Love you dear Sister! Filled to the brim with so much light today!
DeleteEllen- read your post yesterday & replied with some suggestions. I was going to copy it to post today but alas, technically challenged dummy here couldn't do it. Will continue to pray for your daughter dear 💖.
ReplyDeleteBob, loved you thoughts on “ intimacy with our Lord”... thought provoking....also , the thought of leaving an empty chair for your Beloved Company. Blessings to all.
ReplyDeleteWhy did you leave off part of the devotion? Do you do that often? I will be checking more carefully!
ReplyDeleteAfter the words, "Although you may feel as if you are going nowhere in this world"... (the Author stated,) you Spiritual journey is another matter altogether, (TAKING YOU ALONG STEEP, TREACHEROUS PATHS OF ADVENTURE) was left off???? Just curious why that was left off????
I would say it was just a mistake when Chris typed them several years ago. I pray you have a great day. JE
DeleteWith all we have over which to to pray, I suspect no one has time left over for typos. Once again we are boarding up and among other things, we are praying to stay out of Hurricane Sally's way. Please pray with us.
DeletePraying for your safety and all those in the path of Hurricane Sally.
DeleteFather God, Your children need your strong Hedge of Protection. Protect your people and also help all those who are hurt and affected by the wildfires. Take care of the firefighters and clean the toxic air. Thank you Jesus!
That is why walking in the Light om My Presence is essential to keep you from stumbling.
ReplyDeleteJust wanting to clarify the "om"? Thank you for all you do and have a super fantastic day. I appreciate you.
Blessings inspire those in the path of Sally. LAY DOWN SALLY! Prayers for you. Oh, to have such rain on our fires...
ReplyDeleteWould love love to send you some of this rain, Audra. Sally: Go to the fires where you are wanted/needed! Go drench out the fires, Sally!
DeleteAmen to that, sweet Brie!
DeleteAmen dear Audra!
DeleteRequesting prayers for my Brother Keith's Cardiology appointment today. After waiting 4 1/2 months to see this cardiologist, I pray he is able to channel God's healing to Keith's heart. Keith has been hospitalized several times for passing out. Getting new patient cardiology appointments are very difficult here. Please pray for the Drs, Medical Staffs, and for Keith's heart to be completely healed. I know I can always count on your prayers. Thank you, JC Prayer Warriors. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
ReplyDeletePraying for God to heal Keith’s heart completely and to guide the Doctors to bringing him back to perfect health. Praying for a good appointment and a good report. Thank You Jesus!
DeleteThank you Lord for Keith . We pray Father that you would direct the doctors and they will be able to find the correct and most effective way to treat Keith heart . We thank you father because we know you will use this situation to show your glory!
DeleteLord, bring Your healing of restoration to Keith's heart and let Your power flow through him and make him whole. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
DeletePraying for Keith and all who attend to his care and assessment today. ❤️
DeleteJoining warriors Brie for Keith. Lord of all creation, we lay Keith at your feet. We surrender his testing into your loving hands. Oh Holy Spirit be the powerful presence in the midst of all these concerns as Keith meets with the cardiologist, that nothing will be missed, that You would reveal the cause & the solutions. In Jesus' name. Amen! Hallelujah!
DeleteMay blessings, healing and needed favors locate Keith today and the days ahead. Keeping him in prayer and trusting the Lord for His mercy and power. It is well.
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Adding my prayers in with the others that have already added complete words of prayer for Keith's healing and the cardiac doctor's knowledge. May God bring you peace as you know His Holy Spirit is in your midst as you wait for the results. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
DeletePraying for Keith and family, strong ♥️, increased heart muscle strength and diagnostics that promote quick healing.
DeleteBrie joining all in prayer for Keith that God has his way and receives all the glory and honor. What a privilege and honor to join in prayer for your brother.
DeleteThank you Jeanne, Min Ahadi, Janet, Grace Takes Time, Jan Gridley, Maplewood NJ, Kathy, Audra, TERRI and all who are praying, have prayed, or will pray. We are sitting in the Drs waiting room and I just finished reading today's devotion and your prayer words to Keith. He said your prayers are comforting, reassuring and very much appreciated. Thanks again JC Family of prayer Warriors. Love you. More later.
DeleteI just came back to see if you had an update yet. My heart and mind are with you. See you when you come back later.
DeleteGood morning everyone . I am so thankful that I found this blog it blessed me every day! Today is my brother 53 birthday. Please join us as we pray for his spiritual healing and that he would give his life to God. He loves God , but I don't know what is holding him back from seeking a deeper relationship with God. Join us as we lift him up to God.
ReplyDeleteMay our loving Father open up your brother’s hardened heart and guide him to seek Him with a sincere heart of faith so he will surrender to Jesus unto salvation. Thank You Father for this and for leading all our unsaved dear ones to You. Thank You Jesus!
DeleteFather, soften Min Ahadi brother's heart and draw him closer to You. Let him see the truth in You. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
DeleteMay Min Ahadi’s brother know He is your beloved. Please whisper in the depths of his heart. May He be drawn to you! ❤️
DeleteOur Father, we pray for Min's brother this day. Let Your will be done. Tear down any barrier that he or the enemy has have built, preventing him to fully surrender to you. HANDS OFF! IN THE NAME OF JESUS! He belongs to the Holy One of Israel! Amen! Hallelujah!
DeleteBrothers and hearts all day today. Along with our entire JC family, I am praying for you and yours Min Ahadi.
DeleteYes indeed - prayers coming from all of us for brothers and hearts.
DeleteHoly Spirit come in to the hearts of our brothers and sisters and families world wide.
DeleteMin Ahadi Joining in prayer for your brother's deepening desire for the things of God. No better birthday present than a God given mega dose of the Holy Spirit.
DeleteThank you so much family. I know God is going to do a mighty thing in my brother life !
DeleteHe has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8). I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16).
ReplyDeleteFather, thank You for granting me the ability to walk with You and to have a deeper relationship with You. That is a divine privilege and please don't let me ever take it for granted. Help me to know You and walk with You in spirit and truth on a most deep level. You are God Almighty -- the One and Only! There is no one above You. I praise You Lord always. Thank You Jesus. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
Amen & Amen! " There's no one above You!" Hallelujah!
DeleteGood God Almighty, I hope you'll always find me praising Your Name no matter what comes...
DeleteAmen Brie!
DeleteAmen sweet sisters! He is the One and Only! All we need now and forever!
Delete“O send out Your light and Your truth, let them lead me; Let them bring me to Your holy hill, and to Your dwelling places” (Psalm 43:3).
ReplyDeleteLoving Father, Thank You for the Light of Your presence this morning. Walking in the Light of Your presence has many untold benefits for each day we live and breathe. This Light is one which illuminates the hidden corners of our human hearts and exposes its darkest secrets. Without Your Light, we would’ve remained in total darkest. Thank You for knowing me far better than I know myself and please help me to always trust You with all and any hidden areas of my life. As the Apostle Paul taught, help me to “pray without ceasing” and “keep in step with the Spirit of Jesus. This is my prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen.
As we walk in the Light of God’s presence, let’s remember that the Lord’s searchlight penetrates our human spirit and exposes every hidden motive as the scripture declares in Prov. 20:27. However, the good news is when we walk in the Light of our Father’s Presence, we reap many benefits like keeping us in Truth in a world full of compromises. Walking in His light cast out fears because He is always where we are. Let's worship Him in Spirit and in Truth, for walking in His presence ensures His blessings upon us in ways of obedience.
“This is the message [of God’s promised revelation] which we have heard from Him and now announce to you, that God is Light [He is holy, His message is truthful, He is perfect in righteousness], and in Him there is no darkness at all [no sin, no wickedness, no imperfection]. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness [of sin], we lie and do not practice the truth; 7 but if we [really] walk in the Light [that is, live each and every day in conformity with the precepts of God], as He Himself is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another [He with us, and we with Him], and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin [by erasing the stain of sin, keeping us cleansed from sin in all its forms and manifestations]” (1 John 1:5-7).
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90UTmgrrCAg
DeleteJessy Dixon, Guy Penrod - Jesus the Light of the World
Thank you Maplewood for these words
Delete"Loving Father, Thank You for the Light of Your presence this morning. Walking in the Light of Your presence has many untold benefits for each day we live and breathe. This Light is one which illuminates the hidden corners of our human hearts and exposes its darkest secrets. Without Your Light, we would’ve remained in total darkest. Thank You for knowing me far better than I know myself and please help me to always trust You with all and any hidden areas of my life."
Thank you Lord for knowing us far better than we know ourselves. Only the one true God who is omnipotent and omnipresent could accomplish this. Thank you for calling us yours. Please search our hearts Lord and reveal our hidden sin. Please forgive us, cleanse us and lead us in a better way. In Jesus holy name amen
Thank you so much for sharing God’s Word, His truth and Light. I love your wonderful words that blessed my heart. We are walking in the Light of His presence together dear sisters and brothers .
DeleteThanks Brie!
Amen dear Terri!
What an awesome privilege we have! Amen and amen! ❤️
ReplyDeleteI covet your prayers. Based on population, Tennessee has confirmed the most COVID cases in the United States. Claiming
ReplyDeletePsalm 37
Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land. In just a little while, the wicked will be no more; though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there. But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace. The wicked plots against the righteous and gnashes his teeth at him, but the Lord laughs at the wicked,for he sees that his day is coming.The wicked draw the sword and bend their bows to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose way is upright; their sword shall enter their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. Better is the little that the righteous has than the abundance of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous. The Lord knows the days of the blameless,and their heritage will remain forever; they are not put to shame in evil times; in the days of famine they have abundance. But the wicked will perish; the enemies of the Lord are like the glory of the pastures;they vanish like smoke they vanish away. The wicked borrows but does not pay back, but the righteous is generous and gives; for those blessed by the Lord[c] shall inherit the land, but those cursed by him shall be cut off. The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong,for the Lord upholds his hand. I have been young, AND NOW I AM OLD, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread. He is ever lending generously, and his children become a blessing. Turn away from evil and do good; so shall you dwell forever. For the Lord loves justice; he will not forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off. The righteous shall inherit the land and dwell upon it forever. The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not slip. The wicked watches for the righteous and seeks to put him to death. The Lord will not abandon him to his power or let him be condemned when he is brought to trial. Wait for the Lord and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when the wicked are cut off. I have seen a wicked, ruthless man, spreading himself like a green laurel tree. But he passed away,and behold, he was no more; though I sought him, he could not be found. Mark the blameless and behold the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace. But transgressors shall be altogether destroyed; the future of the wicked shall be cut off. The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; he is their stronghold in the time of trouble. The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
AMEN! Sassy Mom,
DeleteI love Psalm 37
P.S. Better to be old than cold 😉
Witty Brie - "Better to be old than cold" Thank you for uplifting my spirit. Laughter is good for the soul.
DeleteProverbs 17:22 ESV
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Thanks for that good Word dear Sassy Mom! You feed me well. I sure have a joyful heart. Enjoy this special time. Thankful
DeleteLord please heal your people and heal your land.
ReplyDeleteAmen Terri.
DeleteMay the Lord have mercy, watch over and keep our families and friends safe.
ReplyDeleteGreat Psalm Sassy Mom! Kneeling in prayers for TN and all affected areas.
Maplewood NJ
Amen to that.
ReplyDeleteStay near Me as you walk along your life-path. Each day is an important part of that journey…
ReplyDeleteGoing out on the Beach early one morning, I saw many sets of footprint tracks in the sand. Some footprints appeared to be pawprints from a dog, some claw prints from a bird, some human prints, and some unidentifiable. Some footprints went straight, some meandered, some were shallow and faintly visible, some were bold and deep. Some vanished.
Playfully, I decided to follow some of those footprints. The pawprints led to a mound on the beach, and then went ashore; the claw prints seemed to stop abruptly as if they went airborne; the human prints led to a closed door. All the many footprints soon became numerous and complicated and I got exhausted following them. How often do we follow the paths, whims, and fantasies of others? When we do and exhaustion sets in, can we recognize our need for Our Savior and our need to only follow His Footprints, guided by His Light?
He Alone can put us on our own sure path to a sweeter, closer solace with Him. We may walk over wooden planks instead of soft sand, but once we arrive, we’re at a prime location, personally selected for us by Him. How can we know we are on His Path and Following His Footprints? Instead of the wide beach expanse filled with tourist onlookers and crowds, following Jesus’ Footprints involves our taking a less populated narrower path that is not always well defined nor well traveled. It may be that our steps are more hopeful than sure. It may even be a place the crowd avoids like a desert. Though less taken, the path following Jesus’ Footprints has advantages. Without all the crowd noise, we hear His Voice more easily. We see His Light more clearly. We feel His Love more dearly. We get to view God’s creation along a path that leads to The fruit of God’s Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, all signposts that we are on His Path, following His Footprints, and walking in His Light. All these things always lead us to Him. We can learn to travel this Path “alone”, though we are never alone; for God is always with us, leading us to safety in His Arms.
Dear Heavenly Father God,
Would You help us choose Your sure path to Jesus today? And, would You give us just enough of Your Light for the step we are on? I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
I love the way you paint a picture for us dear Brie! Following the right footprints in the sand. Let us all follow hard after righteousness and the spirit down that narrow less populated road that leads to Glory.
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, thank You. I'm relying on You and Your Word to finish the perfect work that You have started within me. Draw me closer to You and keep me deep in Your heart. Grant me a burning desire, hunger and thirst for You and Your Word that can't be extinguished or quenched. I praise You Lord always and I thank You Jesus. You are truly amazing and wonderful Lord.
ReplyDeleteJC Warriors, please keep Norma in your prayers. She's not doing well and if they have to do surgery, they're saying she may not make it through. I believe that God is going to manifest His glory with His miraculous healing power and turn it all around. Thank you all for your prayers and support. God bless 🙏.
God, please put your healing hands on Norma and bring her through any surgery that she may need. Thank you Father. Amen.
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🙏 🙏.🙏. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeletePraying for Norma’s miraculous healing. Thank You Father for this in the Name of Christ Jesus.
ReplyDeleteMay God heal Norah’s neck and give her and her DH comfort, strength and peace of mind.in Jesus’ Name we pray.
ReplyDeleteJoining Jeanne in prayer for you dear Norah. Visit her & DH with healing in Your wings. Amen🙏💞
DeleteToday, woke up at 0430 and as often is my custom, I read the related scriptures and JC message for the day. Last night, I used a CPAP device for about 4.5 hours for the first time at home and that's what woke me up. I don't have classic symptoms nor am I obese, but the chemo-immunotherspy drugs either pushed sleep apnea to a worse, now impactful level, or created it.
ReplyDeleteIf this device proves to correct the ongoing fatigue, as I test it over the next few days to a week, and my fatigue is lessened significantly, then today's JC verse, Genesis 2:7, will have entirely NEW significance for me. The reason is the mask I chose as the most comfortable was not over the entire face/nose/mouth, or the usual nose entirely, but is simply under the nostrils with pressurized air.
Genesis 2:7: then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.
Fortunately, it was NOT all that bad for the first time! Praying and ask for prayers that it will indeed "breathe new life" into my energy levels and allow me to be much more active... i.e. this long-lasting fatigue will be significantly decreased or eliminated!
Also yesterday, I began a business and faith based new opportunity. Using my entrepreneurial background, to counsel, mentor, coach, and lead business groups. This will allow me to get back to working at least part-time although getting trained, the biz up and running, and setting up websites, etc. will be close to full-time in the months ahead. Praying that God's hand will bless this servant in a "new" ministry professionally, and continue "medically" in the infusion center over the years ahead.
To Norah in particular, praying for great outcomes with the treatments for the new myeloma levels of her husband, her healing, and for peace to be with the entire family. Godspeed to all those here... praying universally for the entire JC "membership"! Amen
Praying for your health to continue to improve, that the biz works out well for you and His Glory.
Delete1 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
fill me with life anew,
that I may love the way you love,
and do what you would do.
2 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
until my heart is pure,
until my will is one with yours,
to do and to endure.
3 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
so shall I never die,
but live with you the perfect life
for all eternity.
Beautiful Peter. Thank you for sharing. Praying dear MadFox for comfort in these trialsome times for you. You are so aware of God's hand on you in all that you have gone through. It's such an inspiration to all of us that you have shared it with. Your earthly frame seems to always be up for any challenges it faces & your spirit continues to rise to new heights because of it & glorifies the Lord. Enjoy the presence of God today. 🙏🙏💞
DeleteThank you for the update, our dear, dear Brother Friend in Christ, Madfox. You always remain in our prayers. Praying for God's choicest blessings on your medicals and new business, along with renewal of Genesis 2:7 into your nostrils.
DeleteMuch Love, Brie
Good to have an update from you, Mad 🦊! I'm hearing a song...🎶 All that I need is the air that I breathe and to love you 🎶. May any sounds from the CPAP machine lull you to sleep as waves lapping on the shore. May you awake each day more and more energized to bring forth your talents in service to our Lord. Thank you Jesus for the perfect path you lay out before each of us, and our choices that support it. Blessings on the JC "membership" today and always.♥️🙏
DeleteDearest MadFox, I was busy with my family all day and I'm so glad to hear you're trying this new device to help you get some rest and renew strength. I always pray for your strength because you need to be strong. God knows how you feel. May He guide your new business/faith opportunity to another way to give Him glory and to lead others to Him. You are such an inspiration to me. Keep on serving the Lord. I'm so proud of you. I join you in your prayers for Norah's "best man" to receive God's strength and healing, and I also pray for Norah's neck to heal. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteMadFox. So glad to hear from you. I'll be praying that the CPAP does it's job and you'll be back to full energy. And also praying that this new endeavor gives you the emotional and spiritual energy. God bless.
DeleteLord, I need You today and very day. Help me to practice Your presence by acknowledging You in all I do. I feel close to You on Sundays but find it difficult towards mid and end of the week to remain there. I don't mean to be selfish or turn from You,. I'm trying to point mt lifeback toward You I feel I have wasted many years wandering aimlessly in my spiritual life and financial life. Please help me, guide me, Show me the path, point me to a mentor. Thank You for all You do for me,
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark L.
DeleteWorship ME by living close to ME;
Stay near to ME as you walk along your lifepath;
Walkimg in the Light of MY PRESENCE is essential to keeping you upright!
Psalm 89 and today's devotion has me singing again (Imagine that)
LOOKING FOR YOU by Zach Williams
https://youtu.be/nKPGCtgwFy4
LOOKING FOR YOU by Zach Williams
DeleteAll the times
That I worked hard
Because I believed
That life could have meanin’
Through things I’ve achieved
You knew I was lookin’ for You
Every time I thought Romance
Might fill up the hole
That incomplete feelin’
Still ached in my soul
Oh, You knew
I was lookin’ for You
Down a hundred highways
Of empty pursuit
And a thousand foolish
Things I went through
Didn’t know it back then
But now I do
I was lookin’ for You,
I was lookin’ for You
I couldn’t find comfort
In the things I buy
When the party was over
And the bottle was dry
Oh, You knew
I was lookin’ for You
Oh, and I went searchin’
Down a hundred highways
Of empty pursuit
And a thousand foolish
Things I went through
Didn’t know it back then
But now I do
I was lookin’ for You,
I was lookin’ for You
Through the canyons
And the heartaches
And the valleys of pain
Down those pathways
Full of pleasure
And those dead end
Roads of shame
Oh, I couldn’t name the hunger
That I tried to satisfy
Down a hundred highways
Of empty pursuit
And a thousand foolish
Things I went through
In a moment I looked up
From down on my knees
And I cried out to Heaven,
I could finally see
Jesus, Jesus, I know it’s true
All of my Life
I was lookin’ for You
Dear Mark L. None of us are perfect and we get distracted by worldly things and situations. But we return to our First Love. You're already walking in gratitude and trust. Stay close to God and He will stay close to you.
DeleteThanks Brie! Amen to that.
Praying for you TERRI. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
ReplyDeletePraying with you for our dear Terri.
DeleteSweet sister, God is holding you tight in His comfort and love. Rest in Him. He understands your broken heart and is there for you always and forever. Just take it day by day in His presence. May He soothe your weary heart and give you peace.
Thank You Jesus.
Missing you dear sweet sister Terri. God understands our broken hearts.
DeleteHis promise - "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning" Psalm 30:5 NKJV. You are in my heart and prayers.
I have no greater joy than to hear that My children walk in truth. (3 John 1:4). Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied. (Acts 9:31). Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ. (2 Thessalonians 3:5).
ReplyDeleteAmen Blessed!
DeleteAmen! Filling myself with these beautiful Words of truth as I wait to take a chest X-ray. I have my follow up today for Pneumonia. God is with me.
Delete"God is with me." Yes He is! and so are the JC Warriors. You are covered in prayer while you wait for your chest X-ray.
DeleteI felt your prayers and Jesus by my side. Thanks dear Sassy Mom! Love you.
DeleteHaving breakfast on these words. Thank you dear sister🥰🙏🌈
ReplyDeleteBetter than pancakes and maple syrup
DeleteWalking in the Light of His Presence:
ReplyDelete1. We are not usually aware of His Light shining through us, though we may be aware of people's reaction to us.
2. Other folk are and can be drawn to Him, or because their hearts are dark react against Him.
3. We resist temptation, even when it's a lifelong battle: "For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life" (Psalm 56:13).
4. We are blessed by His Presence which affects our home, work, relationships, our attitudes and wellbeing. The Light of His Presence brings God's favour into our lives:
(Psalm 89: 15) Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD."
5. We walk in the Light. Light shows up obstacles otherwise hidden in the dark. His Light within us brings warnings of what or who to avoid, we move in the right direction even if we can't see always see the next steps. ( John 11:9) "Jesus answered, ‘Are there not twelve hours in the day? If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world'."
6. Constant animosity, conflict, backbiting, and strife can’t survive in the Light.
This is not the nature of those who consistently walk in His Light.
The fellowship and love that we have for family, friends, colleagues and the people of God is revealed as the light shines from within. We can no longer stay with an unforgiving or unloving attitude because His Light won’t tolerate it. (1 John 1:7)
"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin."
I can’t tell you how much your words and verses lifted me dear brother Peter! Thank you! I’m in my doctor’s office waiting for him to tell me the results of my chest X-ray. I am at peace because I remain in God’s presence and peace.
DeleteOh the glory of Your presence.
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Such a beautiful and moving song! Thanks my dear sister.
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