Never take for granted My intimate nearness. Marvel at the wonder of My continual Presence with you. Even the most ardent human lover cannot be with you always. Nor can another person know the intimacies of your heart, mind, and spirit. I know everything about you--even to the number of hairs on your head. You don't need to work at revealing yourself to Me.
Many people spend a lifetime or a small fortune searching for someone who understands them. Yet I am freely available to all who call upon My Name, who open their hearts to receive Me as Savior. This simple act of faith is the beginning of a lifelong love story. I, the Lover of your soul, understand you perfectly and love you eternally.
Luke 12:7
English Standard Version
Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.
John 1:12
English Standard Version
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God
Romans 10:13
English Standard Version
For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
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.
Thank you for your intimate nearness, thank you for your continual presence in my life. Help me to not seek out worldly pleasures and connections. But rather seek and recognize you in all things. Amen
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DeleteAmen dear ABC.
DeleteThank you Lord for always being with me and loving me
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DeleteThank you for being there for me Father.
ReplyDeleteLord the circumstances that I’m in has gotten me closer to You, thank you for Your love and being there for me always. I close my eyes and breathe in your presence, what a wonderful feeling!
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DeleteThank You Father for everything you are to me and in me!
DeleteWhat a most beautiful message of agape love!! Thank you Father for your SON!! What an honor and a privilege to bow at your feet!!!
DeleteIsntbthat the best thing ever , God will never leaves us , He sticks closer than a parent,lover or sibling! So in good times and bad times now that you are not going through it alone !
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Delete2019 Dear unknown unknown. Where are you today? What changed in a whole year? Are you still hurting? Are you out of the trauma you were in. Dear God, please be with this person. May Your Love and protection surround them this day. I ask that they are rescued. And one day wake up and say "It is a beautiful day" as they trust You alone for each minute of they're day. In Jesus Name Amen
DeleteWondering a year later, too! ❤️
DeleteUnknown Unknown, Hoping and praying God has lifted you up out of your problems and you are doing well and praising His name for His faithfulness. God bless you always.
DeleteWas headed to bed much later than normal and decided to read 10.2 JC and pray. Humbled by all the kind comments and truly appreciate the prayers lifted up for me, but even more for those who've brought significant challenges to this blog community like: possible multiple myeloma, hurting children, spouses, etc.
ReplyDeleteAs I read today's devo, I couldn't help to think how blessed I am to have known and been married to a Godly woman for approaching 4 decades! While we are as close as a man and woman can be, I was struck by the fact that she indeed doesn't know me like our God.
He knew me as the child in my mother's womb, He knew my desires and thoughts as a teen, and He knows my concerns as a father of 3 adult kids today. In learning to talk to Him in prayer, He hears the deepest fears that all of us have but can't share with those we love...not untruthful things, but fears that would only alarm them more than your own anxiety.
All praise to the God who can love me as I am. The God who hears my most sorrowful laments. The Father who cradles me with never ending love. Bless all here, our families and friends. 43It is in Your Son's powerful name we pray. Amen
Amen! Praise be to God! CO
DeleteAmen! Thank you MadFox
DeleteAmen Madfox! You are truly blessed that you are married to a woman of God and you are in an enduring love. You are so right that God knows us so much more deeply and intimately than even our dear spouses. I am always comforted to know that Our Lord cares about every detail of my heart and life and knows exactly how I feel every moment of every day. In Him I find true love, comfort and peace and that's enough for me.
DeleteWe thank God for blessing you Madfox ! You are a blessing to us too on this group !
DeleteHow wonderful to be reminded on an even deeper level today how intimate my relationship with God actually is. Thank you warriors! God bless you all ♥️
DeleteThank you MadFox for blessing us with your loving and powerful prayer. I’m lifting you up in prayer. May God continue to bless you in abundance with His perfect love and healing.
DeleteGod bless you and Our wonderful JC family.
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Thanking and praising the ONE who knocked on the door of my heart and saved a sinner like me. Draw me closer dear Lord, I want to see the world through your eyes. Open my heart and mind to receive YOUR unconditional love. Make me a blessing to those whose path I cross. Love and blessings to my JC family.
ReplyDeleteSassy Mom --- You took the words out of my mouth! Amen The Word says that we are loved, redeemed and renewed. Not only that, we are chosen, blameless and holy. It is hard to get your head around all of it, but I am SOOOOOO thankful the Word says it is true! All glory to my Lord!! And MadFox and Maplewood, thank you for bringing great praise and blessings to our Lord! I marvel at the wisdom the Lord pours into this JC FAMILY. I thank you Lord that you hold our future, a future that includes hope, not harm; blessings not banishment. We belong to You!! Lifting up my JC FAMILY to the ONE we belong to for their concerns and needs. I pray that the storm of the Lord will pursue and overtake All powers conspiring against the JC FAMILY/WARRIORS. I decree confusion into the camp of enemy and I speak freedom, healing, deliverance and breakthrough in the Mighty name of Jesus. Amen and Amen.
DeleteAmen! I stand in agreement with you, Sassy Mom and JJ. Your posts help renew my faith daily and always give me something for reflection along with this daily devotional. Jesus, I trust in You. CO
DeleteAmen & amen! Sassy Mom & JJ🥰.
Delete" I speak freedom, healing, deliverance and breakthrough in the Mighty name of Jesus. Amen and Amen."!!!! Yes and Amen!
DeletePs 95 come let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Amen Audra!
DeleteSassy Mom, JJ and Audra I stand in agreement with you. Praise God for His unconditional, ever lasting love, for His mighty protection, for His wisdom, for His Guidance, for His healing snd for His grace. JJ, Yes! I am also Sooo incredibly grateful for The living Word that Is True and blesses us with faith and hope.
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Father, I woke up this morning with You on my mind and Your love in my heart. Thank You for giving me a chance again to live and love one more day for your glory and praise. Thank You for walking with me and caring about the smallest details in my life. Help me Lord to focus my thoughts on things that are right, pure and true, I marvel at the wonder of Your Presence in my life and also wonder, who am I, that You are always mindful of and call me Your child? But then I go back to Your grace, Grace that I don't deserve, yet You freely gave to me. May I never take for granted the price You paid for me, but rather live with an attitude of gratitude. Thank You Heavenly Father.
ReplyDeleteMy JC family, may our Heavenly Father increase in you the faith He has given us and bring to a harvest worthy of heaven, the praise we offer Him at the start of each new day.
Wrapping each of You in His saving grace and wonder. I pray strength, blessings and protection for today. I place all the heavy burdens at the foot of the cross and pray oh Lord that You will be glorified in all we think, say or do today, in Jesus name.
Lord, in Your Mercy, hear our prayers.
Love, peace and blessings to all.
Maplewood NJ
Amen! I love being reminded to have an attitude of gratitude. My faith is increased daily as I read this devotional. Prayers are appreciated and I will pray for you and all on here as well. CO
DeleteThank you Maplewood. I too am amazed that our Father loves us so completely exactly as we are. Every day I wake up thanking Him.
DeleteI'm on Grandma duty today so I am blessed.
Thank Maplewood...that is a wonderful reminder that God should be the first thought on our minds when we wake every morning, thankfulness should be the next .....that is awesome start our days
DeleteAmen! I love your prayers. Thank you as I feel them as mine when I read them.
DeleteAmen and Amen! It's another wonderful day to be alive in this world God has provided for us to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteWow. So cool to see your post and know that your recovery has so positively impacted your life with new joy! Godspeed, stay the course, and praying you remain holding His hand so that in turn you can hold your family's hand in peace. Hallelujah Amen.
DeleteSo good to hear from you Zfuntastic. It sounds like you're doing well and have hope for the future. Keep going, one step at a time. Praying your strength and spirit be guided by His hand. You got this!
DeleteZfuntastic---I am in full agreement with MadFox for you. I thank the Lord for your breakthrough into this new life! As MadFox stated, "stay the course." You have continued prayers from the JC WARRIORS! Great blessings to you and your family.
DeleteZfuntastic you are right on! This is the day the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it! Can't help but feel that way because of your upbeat post🥰. Thank you.
DeleteStill praying for you dear zfantastic. Please let us know how everything is going! May you continue to receive answers to your prayers and God’s faithfulness.
DeleteAmen, MadFox and Sassy Mom! Woke up at 4 with my friend's daughter and Jan's Patty on my heart. Praying for a lovely day for all of us and remembering He goes before us and surrounds us with His arms of protection, grace and mercy.
ReplyDeleteMe too Norah. Patty is so much on my mind. I wish you all could meet her, she will give you the shirt off her back. She truly loves the Lord. Thank you for praying for her🥰. I will tell her the warriors are on it!
DeleteEvery morning I sit and watch the birds and squirrels play in the front yard. I am always reminded that God lovely provides food, shelter, and safety for these creatures. Oh, how much more does He loves us and provides for His children.
ReplyDeleteThank you God for never abandoning us. We are so unworthy of your love, but through the sacrifice of Jesus, an atonement for our sins was made. May we never take for granted our relationship with God and our ability to lean on His everlasting love.
Dr.J - Thanks for a great reminder of how precious we are to God.
DeleteDr J- yes indeed! Isn't God truly AMAZING? Glory to His name!
DeleteThank you JC family for continued prayers and love toward me, I thank GOD for each of you and continue to include you in my prayers! I am humbled by GOD's love for us "NO MATTER WHAT" and it great to know he is always available when we seek HIM with humble hearts! IN HIS LOVE
ReplyDeleteWe do love you God's daughter🥰 with the love that God has richly poured into each of us on this blog. This group of saints has deeply enriched my spiritual walk and hightend my belief that when two or more gather in His name, He is in our midst. Hallelujah! Always great to read your post. Blessings.
DeleteAmen. Continuing to pray for you God's daughter. We are so blessed that He is always there.
DeleteAmen Jan, So blessed to be part of this Family gathered in His Holy Name. Fills me with joy, love, comfort, laughter and song.
God's daughter - AMEN! So uplifting to read the praises to our LORD.
ReplyDeleteThank you for loving me completely Lord. You understand me like noone else can . I cherish your boundless love and keep it close to my heart. Your presence surrounds me and keeps me centered on you daily. All glory, honor and praise goes to you always. Amen
ReplyDeleteCO --- Reading your post from yesterday was such an uplift. The Love of the Lord emanates from you. You bring goodness and joy with your words.
ReplyDeleteI am beyond glad that you are a JC WARRIOR, who is always ready to lift up this JC FAMILY. BLess, you, Bless you from Kansas
Thank you, dear Lord, for your continual presence in my life! Thank you for your love beyond measure.
ReplyDeleteYou know everything about me, including my innermost thoughts. Thank You for helping me through the difficulties I face on this earth. Without You, I am nothing.
Thank you for allowing me to be a true child of God. Amen. CO
Waking up this morning with thankfulness for so many blessings in my life including you all. Praising God for his blessings, gifts and grace of which I do not deserve.
ReplyDeleteAlso thankful for the cooler air headed this way next week. I'm so over the 95 degrees here in Houston.
Happy hump day everyone!
I just received a message from my first born Debbi, who is scheduled for a cardiac stress test on Friday Oct. 4 at 10 AM. Please JC Prayer Warriors cover her with prayer.
ReplyDeleteCovering your daughter Debbi with prayer! I speak calmness into the Debbi's situation. By the power of You spirit Lord help her turn to Your grace and strength knowing that the Lord has GOT THIS. Bring comfort to her and the family as this concern is laid in Your loving hands. Isaiah 41:10 "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will
Deletehelp yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
Sure thing Sassy Mom. Lord Jesus we are looking to you for great news for Debbi. Holy Spirit instill a great calm in her spirit starting right now & through the entire experience knowing that you are in control of everything that concerns her. Help Debbi feel your everlasting arms embracing her with your power to trust & to be at peace. In your Holy name I pray. Amen.
DeleteJoining in the prayers for Debbie that she may breeze through the test with ease and get good results.
DeleteIt's been a long day for me with my daughter, Mateo, and Jairo. Yes, it was very nice reading your post, zfuntastic. You bring us joy. Welcome, Dr. J, you are in a good place. Sassy Mom, we are on it! Heart of Jesus abode of justice and love have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus full of goodness and love have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus divine healer have mercy on us. We pray for Debbi and her family. In Jesus name we pray Amen.
DeleteTHOUGHTS ON INTIMACY WITH OUR LORD
ReplyDeleteWe have looked at Psalm 95 & 100 to see the insights they provide for us as we enter into our quiet time with our Lord. Two other psalms are also used as invitatory psalms to begin our 'date' with God. Let's take a look at each of those to see what further insights may be gained to further enhance this time in His presence.
Psalm 24 begins with an affirmation of God's being Lord of all (vs. 1-2) much as 95 & 100 do. It then proceeds to define the nature of the person who can enter into the presence of God.
3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?
And who shall stand in his holy place?
4 Those who have clean hands and pure hearts,
who do not lift up their souls to what is false,
and do not swear deceitfully.
5 They will receive blessing from the Lord,
and vindication from the God of their salvation.
6 Such is the company of those who seek him,
who seek the face of the God of Jacob.
The enemy of God who seeks to undermine this time with God, immediately tries to use these verses to disqualify each of us from thinking we belong in His presence. The characteristics of a person that would be duly qualified is one with 'clean hands, a pure heart, not lifting up the soul to that which is false, not being dishonest'. If these words were allowed to stand alone, indeed, no one is fit to be in the presence of God. But we have the whole of scripture to bring into this discussion. No, we are none of the above but through His only begotten Son, He has made us all of this and more. He has cleansed our hands, purified our heart, redeemed our soul from false things, and purified our lips of all that comes out of them. Though the evil one would play with our minds and point out incidents that are contrary to this, a voice from heaven is heard, 'This is my beloved child with whom I am well pleased'. Can you hear the voice going further by saying, 'Come into my presence my child.' You see, the evil one knows that when we take this time to be with Him, these things are becoming a reality in who we are thus it tries to keep us away at best or disqualify us at worst. In the moment when we come into His presence in our quiet time, we have clean hands (we are reaching for only Him), we have a pure heart (we have but one desire to be with Him), we turn our souls to all that is true, and we speak openly and honestly. Thus, as vs. 5-6 continues, we are blessed by Him in 'seeking His face'. As we experience who we truly are in this time in His presence, we become more like this in our daily walk.
Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in His holy place? You! He bids you, 'Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heave burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for you souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)
It is good to be with you in His presence here. God be with you. With love, Bob
That's so encouraging, Bob.
Delete! Thank you so much for the time and energy you put into opening up these scriptures and daily readings to us.
I look forward to reading them and your comments every day!
Thank you Bob for your daily messages. Very enlightening. Blessings to you. KS
DeleteWell said Bob. That is what I am learning these past 2 years. It is a purification of my understanding that reveals the transformation that has already taken place. Appreciate your words.
DeleteThank you Bob for your caring efforts and interpretation of the Word you bring to us. God Bless you and all of our JC family.
DeleteThanks Bob. Once again, YOU Nailed It! Comforting and reassuring! All---be on guard against the evil one who is so cunning. Dear Lord help me to continue to hear----I AM Your beloved son with whom You are well pleased! Thank you Jesus.
DeleteI have never done a bible study. Not sure if it's my lack of confidence in knowing the Bible better than I do and other's judgement or simply that times or days of the study haven't worked with my schedule. Dunno. Maybe both. Anyway, I consider this JC family as my group of reading and studying the word via the JC and Sarah Young as my bible study. The teachings from Bob on intimacy with God have been so meaningful to me. I can't thank you enough, Bob. And just everyone's encouragement or prayer needs are all so encompassing and welcoming. Always grateful to be asked to pray for someone. I truly feel led to this group. Not sure if you remember my previous post re how I came upon this site but I feel it was God directed. (My kindle was messed up and I couldn't get JC on it or my phone anymore so I brought it up on my laptop and there you all were!) Anyway, thank you, Bob, for your teachings as well as Maplewood and EVERYONE in this fam! I am grateful. Never feel judged. And always feel welcomed and encouraged. We all love and seek out His Word! How awesome is that! Happy Friday to one and all and may God's blessings, healing, and never-ending comfort wrap around you like a blanket of love from our Father!
DeleteI second those thoughts NJS. Amen
DeleteWas busy with my Grandson all day and just got back now.
DeleteBob, Thank you for reminding me to close my ears to the lies of the evil one. I know that I am always invited to come to God as His beloved daughter. He calls me over to come to Him when I am weary and feeling burdened and He always gives me rest and peace. He keeps His promises. You always remind me how He rejoices in being with me as I do with Him. I think of my own father and how dear I was to Him. Thank you! and Amen.
Dear NJS, Good to hear from you dear sister. Every day I pray God will resolve your differences and problems with your children and their spouses, and His Spirit will give you all the right words to say to them. I hope and pray things are getting better.
DeleteAmen! We all love and seek His Word and to know Him better. Thank you for lovely wraparound prayer of blessings! God bless you in all things!
"Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD?".Thanks Bob, a blessing as always. The hill of the Lord reference brought to mind a vivid dream I had some years ago.As I climbed the narrow trail, hardly visible in many places, following my Lord ( I could only see his feet), I wondered why the path was so feint. He read my thoughts and said "the path is feint as so few travel this way".I encourage all to follow His Way, it will be hard at times but there is no better way.
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DeleteAmen amen i love how you explain how the enemy use god word to try and trick us.you are so rite when we have our quite time with god our hearts are pure and hands clean its so awesome how gos speaks through you that way we can understand his word better...how iam always try to prove myself to you my lord i forget you know me better then i know myself...prayers for me everyone
ReplyDeleteThank You for always being with me Jesus. I am honored to have Your perfect presence with me all the time my sweet Lord ❤. You are my Everything. Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteContinually praising and thanking you for Your presence, love, guidance and forgiveness. Thank You for my family of Warriors who faithfully pray and share our victories and burdens .... so blessed ..... surrounded with love and prayers.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Amen! In this world where we are always looking for someone who "gets" us - we have a Father who knows the number of hairs on our head! Thank you God, for always going before us. Thank you, Lord Jesus for being our best example of this love and how we are to think, and act, and speak. Praying for our President and First Lady - their recovery and protection along with all others who are fighting this virus. Thank you Father, for hearing our prayers. Thank you, that we don't allow the adversary to "play with our minds." God Bless you, Bob, for your studies and for sharing them so generously to each of us.
ReplyDeleteWe are a mighty people because of Who reigns in us. Our prayers are heard and I am so very thankful.
Joining in your prayers, dear Norah. Amen, He hears every prayer and I'm grateful that He understands our needs, wants and goals better than anyone else.
DeleteTruly, truly Lord, I thank you for reminding me how deeply you know me. How comforting to know that the God of this universe, the same God who parted the red sea knows every detail of, "me"! How awesome is that! Thank You for knitting me together dear Lord.
ReplyDeleteDear warriors, I ask for prayer once again for my Bff's hubby. This cancer has altered their life in good ways and from a human perspective also bad ways. Good because it's drawn them closer to God, closer to each other. The bad is really more sad. He is due for an evaluation Monday while he yet receives his 4th chemo. Meanwhile she said to me, "she keeps thinking, this will be over soon". She thanks you all for your prayers on their behalf. Love to all.
ReplyDeleteJan, I join the prayer warriors here in continue prayer for your BFF's hubby. Jehovah Rapha is right there with them. We are believing and trusting in Him for His perfect will to be done for His glory and praise.
DeleteGod bless you my sister, for lifting another in prayer. You are lifted up as well.
Maplewood NJ
Amen Maplewood. Sending healing prayers for your bff's hubby
Deletedear Jan.
Blessings from France
Praying, Jan for your BFF's Husband. I'm happy they're closer to God and to each other. Praying the chemo will destroy every cancer cell so they will have a long life together to praise His Holy Name and proclaim His good deeds.
DeleteJan, Praying for your dear BFF and her good husband. Please let us know how they are doing. Much love.
DeleteThank you dear Jeanne. Keep the prayers please. She has a visiting nurse coming in, which helps a great deal. She loves to garden like I do so this impacts that activity plus more. Being still is the new norm for awhile as she heals. Bless each of you dear ones for lifting she & hubby up.
DeleteOur dear Jan, I am joining into the prayer lift for you, bff, and hubby, In Jesus' Name. Amen
DeleteMay the peace of the garden belong to your bff family in these times of health challenges, Jan.
DeleteHeavenly Father, Thank You for another day. I invite Your Spirit and trust You to walk with me through every step of the way today, in Jesus name! I declare this Psalm of Thanksgiving for Your Faithfulness. Thank You Lord!
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"Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God, It is He who made us, and not we ourselves. We are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations."
I Honor You with this song, because I indeed desire to draw nearer to Thee:
Nearer, my God to Thee, Nearer to Thee; Even though it be a cross That raised me, Still all my song shall be
Nearer, my God to Thee, Nearer, my God to Thee, Nearer to Thee.
Blessings and Peace, JC family!
Maplewood NJ
Amen dear Maplewood,
DeleteHad a busy day with my Grandson and then made dinner for my son and daughter in law. It sure is hard to get a 2 year old to take a nap. But our time together was so precious to me especially when he was brushing my long hair with his tiny brush with such love in his eyes. I told him about God and that someday he will understand.
Nearer to Thee I Pray, with every passing day.
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
Psalm 95:2
Dear Maplewood, that song sparks my memory from the movie "Titanic". Such a beautiful hymn! ♥️🎶
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It's a beautiful song Audra. I loved the movie too.
DeleteGood morning warriors! Last week during "The Return" event we came humbly before the Lord asking for forgiveness for our nation and her people. We repented on behalf of all lost souls. Repentance means a behavior change. I can't change others but I can change myself. Not just spiritually thinking and praying, but emotionally and physically taking steps to honor the gifts God has given me. Thank you Jesus, for your forgiveness. Thank you for the strength to change my ways. Thank you for your protection for my family and friends and those reading this blog. I declare I will not let the heavy burdens of what I observe as a divided nation get me down. I will not put my hope in an election or a vaccine. My hope is solid in you alone Lord. YOU ARE MY ROCK AND SALVATION. In gratitude and blessings by the Grace of God for all!
ReplyDeleteAmen Audra! Our hope is in Jesus only ❤
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Mon ami, I have been looking for an opportunity to respond directly to you for your post this week in which you shared your personal experience with our Lord. It was such a blessing! Thank you for opening up your heart and letting us in to the intimacy you share with our Lord. God be with you.
DeleteOh thank you so much Bob! The Lord led me to share it with you all and I give all the Glory to Him! God bless you mon ami!
DeleteBlessings from France
Amen Audra. Lord, first change me.
DeleteChange my heart O God, make it ever new;
Change my heart O God, I want to be like You!
I Said, "God, why don't You do something?"
He said, "I did, I created you"
If not us, then who?
If not now, then when?
Blessings family that we continue to be what we want to see.
God's Love and Blessings. Amen.
Amen Audra! Our hope in in the Lord and on Him we will continue to wait. Standing on the Rock, and praying God will continue to mold me and and make me a better person with more patience and understanding, and help me not to judge or envy others. The Lord is my Portion and I am taken care of in a most beautiful way. I am so grateful for the life He has given me and that He is always there. I'm far from perfect but I try to please him in my day. Today was spent with my little grandson and I was happy to be with him but didn't have time to pray much. I thanked God throughout the day for the blessing of being Gabrial's Nani. He is just starting to talk and he runs around saying Na Na Na Na Na Na. It blesses my heart.
DeleteAmen Brie, May He never stop changing me until I see His Glorious Face.
Joining Warriors in prayers for our country. Trump is being hospitalized to Walter Reed.
ReplyDeleteJoining SassyMom in prayer for the president & The first lady🙏
DeleteMy Hub and I are praying.
ReplyDeleteMay they recover quickly and completely. Amen!
ReplyDeleteWhen the train you're riding on goes through a dark tunnel, do you throw away your ticket and jump off?
ReplyDeleteOr, do you sit and trust the train's engineer whom you cannot see, to get you through the dark tunnel and safely onto your destination?
The choice is yours.
If you choose to trust the engineer, can you also trust God today, no matter how dark your situation appears to be? The Lord who created you says: "Don’t be afraid, for I have ransomed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. 2 When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up—the flames will not consume you. 3 For I am the Lord your God, your Savior..."
I am freely available to all who call upon My Name, who open their hearts to receive Me as Savior. This simple act of faith is the beginning of a lifelong love story. Jesus help me trust you more. Amen.
Just TRY to sit still and not smile while joining in this worship song!!!
Delete♥️🎶 AINT No Grave sung by Molly Skaggs (Ricky's daughter)
In joy! https://youtu.be/nGncW_ueyHA
Thank you Brie! Amen! His unchanging Hand is always there to hold. I know He's with me at all times, and all I have to do is whisper JESUS and He hears me. He says: "Come to Me". All anyone has to do is answer His call with a heartful of faith and confess He is your Lord and Savior and that you believe that God raised Him from the dead. All you have to do is say YES.
DeleteYou worded it perfectly dear sister: This simple act of faith is the beginning of a lifelong love story. It's the love story that never ends even when life as we know is gone.
Audra, I listened to Ain't No Grave and I liked it alot. I think you'd like All My Tears by Julie Miller.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH4qZj8ON4A
Amen Brie! What wonderful words of encouragement. Thank you for sharing. God is always so good to us! God bless!
DeleteThank you sis Brie. I will be sharing it with bff & her trials at the moment. Bless you with the same measure that you have blessed us💕
DeleteAmen, Brea our heavenly Father never changes. Thank you Lord for always, always being there for us.
DeleteAmen, AMEN and AMEN Brie, Jehovah God remains the same and ohh boy, are we BLESSED that He will never change!!!!!
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Thanks Brier .....Sometimes when I climb on to the public transport I dont even see the driver and yet I get in the bus ! Lets go to God in the morning ,praying, reading His word , applying what we are reading He knows the future and is willing to guide us through the day !
DeleteAmen Min! Walk that Word. Stay in His presence.
DeleteThank you for the song link, Jeanne!
DeleteHere's an amazing young man with an amazing song to inspire your day!
ReplyDeleteOpen the eyes of my heart, Christopher Duffley
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https://youtu.be/NjYeUN2zWqI
I have heard him sing and he's absolutely amazing. He gives God so much glory with his beautiful voice and spirit. It really moves me to see his faith and to behold his gift.
ReplyDeleteCHRISTopher is autistic and blind, his mother was a drug addict and he was adopted by his aunt. His aunt said he didn't speak until first grade when they discovered he had perfect pitch. What a mighty God He Is!
DeleteYes Audra, Thank you! I know his amazing story and he is a shining light for the Lord despite all he is coping with. He is richly blessed and generous with his gifts.
DeleteI'm not surprised that you know his story, thought others might like to discover him if they haven't already 😉
DeleteThe LORD is with you while you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you. (2 Chronicles 15:2). Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. (1 Chronicles 16:11). Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. (Philippians 4:5).
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, thank You for always being with me. You are so good -- Always! Thank You for all You are doing in and through me and my life and for all the people You are putting in my life. Thank You for being You and moving among us. You are so wonderful, faithful, and true. Thank You for loving me. I praise You Lord always. Thank You Jesus. I can't do anything apart from You. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
Love, "I can't do anything apart from You". Hallelujah!
DeleteAmen sisters! We are blessed to be loved by the One who knows us completely and never leaves us. He empowers us to do our best for Him.
DeleteGlory to the KING of kings! For we must worship Him in Spirit and in Truth!
ReplyDeleteThe Psalmist said: Bless the Lord oh my soul and all that is within me bless His Holy name!!!!
Thanking God for carrying us through nine months and giving us the fresh birth of October! May honor and glory be His, now and forevermore, in Jesus' name.
Happy month of October JC family! It's been a while since I posted, but please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I have embarked on additional faith journey, seeking the Lord with other group of like minded believers just like you! I will drop in here every now and then whenever the Spirit leads. We are One big family after God’s heart and I do not intend to disappear (LOL) for good!!
As You have Step Into OCTOBER,
IT SHALL BE UNTO YOU AS:
O= OPEN
C= CELEBRATION
T= TESTIMONY
O= OUTSTANDING
B= BREAKTHROUGH
E= ELEVATION
R= RESTORATION
shall be your portion in Jesus mighty name!
Keeping everyone and all that concerns you, in prayer and trusting the Lord for His mercy, loving kindness and answers in Jesus' name.
"Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill brought low. The crooked places shall be straight and the rough places smooth" (Isaiah 40:4).
(also inadvertently posted in Oct 1 post this morning- lol).
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood NJ
Glad to know when I don't see your daily posts that you are OK, Maplewood NJ. We are also blessed to have your posts from past years to feed on. Thank You God for enabling Chris to keep them up for us. Truth is always true, no matter what year we read it. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteMaplewood you have been in my thoughts. Thankful for your faithfulness to our Lord and his kingdom. Thankful that all is well with you and yours.
DeleteDearest Maplewood, I'm happy about your new faith journey with other blessed believers. They will be enlightened by your spirit wisdom and understanding as much as we are. God will guide you to shine His light before them, and you will receive much from them to encourage your beautiful heart. May God's Spirit continue to work mightily within you. Whether we see you here or not, know we are praying for you as you pray for us. Much love. God bless you in every little thing and strengthen you in body, mind and spirit.
DeleteJanet, spot on. This morning my prayer was Lord I need you more than I need myself. Lord please live through me!
ReplyDeletePRAISE FOR JC PRAYER WARRIORS from my friend Sandi in Texas. (We prayed for Sandi when her Cancer returned earlier this year. She is still taking chemo treatments.) Below is message from Sandi asking prayer for her dear MIL.
ReplyDeleteMy precious 94 year old MIL fell, she broke her cheek bone,shoulder and rib. I fear it will be a long and painful recovery. She has osteoporosis. Hopefully she can go home on Monday. Prayers for Mary Stobbe’s recovery in Oakridge, Tn. would be wonderful. Kevin Wheeler’s mom (Warriors prayed for her last week) is still in the hospital but doing well and in good spirits. Your warriors did a great job. I love them for all their precious prayers. Sandi 💕)
Dear Sandi, we warriors will continue to pray for all these loved ones. God never sleeps nor slumber. He's on it! Amen. Hallelujah!
DeleteMy prayers are on it for all.
DeleteJoining prayers for Sandi, her dear MIL, Mary Stobbe, Kevin Wheeler's mom and all our JC family's healing and recovery.
DeleteFather God, We thank You for hearing our prayers and answering them. We trust in You and wait patiently for your faithfulness in the Name of Christ Jesus.
So grateful to have this landing pad for prayer and to share. Keeping all requests in mind each day! 🙏
ReplyDeleteAmen to that! How blessed we are.
DeleteDear Audra! Still grateful for this dear family and this place of peace and refuge God has led us to. Thank You Jesus! Driving back home to Church if the rain cooperates. My Mom is doing well thank God, but my Cousin Beth with stage 4 lung cancer sure could use some prayers. Thanks also for your prayers for healing and comfort for Patricia! Praying that Norah’s Best Man is doing better and also Brie’s Larry and Keith, and JJ’s youngest daughter. Putting everything in His able Hands.
ReplyDeleteMay God bless you all and show you His faithfulness! Thank You Jesus.
Through Life's tolls I understand not to be anxious but I st he and experience His unfailing Love and Presence THANK YOU LORD the one and only in Control Able and Never Changing God. Through you the ougyrs continue to Shine. Let the Light Shine for my children also and Live just for your
ReplyDeleteTo just be. The Lights continue to Shine
ReplyDeleteTo just be and Let the Light Shine
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you All Amen 🙏
Change my heart oh, God
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Thanks Sassy Mom for a beautiful song that matches my mantra for today:
DeleteDear GOD,
Bless and forgive _____(Name);
change me!
Love to all, Brie
Thanks Sassy Mom! Another pretty song. So happy Our Father continues to mold us and guide us to be more like Him.
DeleteCreate in me a clean heart O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Amen Brie. We need to have a heart of forgiveness because He has forgiven us.
Such a beautiful reminder ❤️ 💕 so thankful for His always nearness. Please pray for me jc family. I've hardly slept in days and have to work far from home today. Bless you all
ReplyDeletePraying for you Free As Can Be, and for you to worship Him through your rest, trusting His Continual Presence is with you, therefore you can sleep safely in His Arms. In Jesus' Name. Amen..
DeleteThank you so much 💗
DeletePraying God strengthened and protected you, and guided you through this difficult day, dear free as can B. May He give you a good night's sleep tonight so you will feel refreshed tomorrow. Rest well.
DeletePraying this morning for the peace of God to enfold us. He's got you! He's got your situation!
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Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. (Philippians 4:5).
DeleteOh! Oh! Lord would You make me more gentle today, than I was yesterday? In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteWe are all in need of His help to be more gentle and humble. Let His light shine through our brokenness. The Christ in us is the best part of us.
DeleteMy Beloved JCFAMILY/WARRIORS --
ReplyDeleteWhat ever storm you are going through, it won't last long: but His GLORY LASTS FOREVER!!! HALLELUJAH!!! We WARRIORS are not worriers; WE ARE WORSHIPERS!!!
Papa God, I Decree Your Glory is relased into every home and into every person's life right now. In the midst of His Glory, receive the miracle that Jesus has for you. Breath fresh life, fresh hope into these WARRIORS by Your Holy Spirit. Papa God, turn things around for the good. I ask it all in the name of Jesus, the One who changes our circumstances. AMEN and AMEN JJ
Thanks for your prayer dear JJ! Amen!
DeleteWe WARRIORS are not worriers; WE ARE WORSHIPERS!!! Praise and Gratitude to the Most High! Thank You Jesus for turning all things around for good. The best is yet to come because of You.
Beloved JJ - I receive your blessing and send love and prayers to you and your youngest daughter with thyroid issues. My Grand doggie, Chanel sends thanks to you and JC PRAYER WARRIORS for your prayers. Chanel is 100% better and continuing glutathione and quadruple dose of pancreatic enzymes. She is playing with her squeaky pumpkin!
ReplyDeleteSuch good new that Chanel is feeling more like herself and playing with her squeaky pumpkin! That must make your heart sing! More of God's faithfulness. Thank You Jesus!
DeletePraise God for squeaky pumpkins and from whom all blessings flow!
DeleteOh, Sassy Mom -- Thank you for the update on Chanel! A million praises to our God. He is ABSOLUTELY GOOD! A huge thank you for your prayers! They are coveted! I am so grateful for this JCFAMILY and their prayers. I am so blessed by you Sassy Mom and ALLthe JCFAMILY/WARRIORS! You don't fail to lift up those that are bowed down. I know God hears all of these prayers. And the way this Family worships and praises the Great I Am, Jesus and The Holy Spirit is Awe-Inspiring. Your prayers give me goosebumps and fans the FIRE in my Spirit!. HALLELUJAH!!! Just Love you, Love you all! JJ
ReplyDeleteI'm gathering in with your prayers. Now we have 2 or more! Praise God Who is in our midst!
DeleteOh, precious Brie --- You excel at putting 'the cherry on top'! You just make things better!
DeleteIt's a great time to Celebrate, Celebrate, Celebrate how Great our God is!!! JJ
Celebrating every victory along with you my dear sisters. I'm with you JJ! Brie just makes things better. She adds honey to my tea. Praying that we will soon hear good news, dear JJ, about your youngest daughter. One day at a time in His sweet presence. We are waiting on the Lord for more answered prayers. We serve such a great and faithful God! Hallelujah! Thank You Jesus.
DeleteSUZANNE R.: What is the name of the campground and the name of the waterfalls you visited this past summer in Tennessee?
ReplyDeleteIt sounded like a good place for us to go marvel at the amazing wonder of His Presence! Thanks
We stayed at the Jonesborough/Cherokee NF KOA Journey. We stayed in our RV but I do know they have cabins available too. It's right on the Nolichucky River and is a wonderful place to stay. Here's the link: https://koa.com/campgrounds/jonesborough/
DeleteThe waterfalls is called Blue Hole Falls and is in Elizabethton, TN which is about a 30 minute drive from the KOA. There are three parts to the falls and is about a 10 minute hike from parking. The water is COLD! LOL Here's the link:
http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/BlueHoleFalls/
Sassy Mom lives somewhere in that area but I'm not sure exactly where. She may know of some other places to go as well. Jon and I will be back up there next week visiting his daughter on our way to Annapolis for the sailboat show. We may visit the falls again. So beautiful.
😊 Suzanne R. We appreciate all the info and will start making plans! Thanks be to God for your response to all the beauty He made for us to Marvel at His Wonders! In JESUS' Name. AMEN!
DeleteAmen Jeanne 🙏. Thank you for the inspiring words and scriptures. God is so good ALWAYS! We are so blessed to have the best Father ever! Peace be with you!
ReplyDeleteLove, love those scriptures dear Jeanne. Thank for bringing them to mind this morning. The goodness of our God is always running after each of His children. Chasing us down to make us aware of His lovingkindness that's better than life. Let's all stop our busyness & be "caught"! Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful weekend, Jeanne. So glad you were able to enjoy your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jesus for continuing to remind me that I cannot live without you in my life.
ReplyDeleteYes, amen.
DeleteAmen to that
DeleteAmen dear Janet! He is so good all the time and we are blessed to be His children.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear Jan. Time spent with Him is worth so much more than our busyness. So glad He chases us down!
ReplyDeleteYes sweet Suzanne! I got to spend precious time with my good Mom and also with Greg’s family. Praying God is leading him to a good job.
Giving thanks and praise to God as we witness the power of the Holy Spirit to change lives. God is SO SO GOOD. We surrendered a broken relationship and He delivered it back wrapped in love. Thank you Jesus! And still we pray for even more healing. ♥️✝️
ReplyDeleteYes dear Audra! God's Spirit changes lives in miraculous ways. Thank you for sharing God's goodness. Amen! Praying with you and for you for complete healing. May God answer all our prayers and strengthen and heal us in every way. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteI missed my JC reading last evening which is a part of my day. I am so thankful to have taken the time today to read and catch up on all the pryrs and thanksgiving of numerous blessings of the JC family. Preparing for a new job has been strenuous for mind, body and soul but having Jesus as my guide as HE has taken on the yoke of the burdens. I would love to ask for pryr for an online friendship beginning as I haven’t been in a relationship in yrs. I feel so much healing and to ‘love as if never being hurt’. Jesus is my bridge groom and arduous love! 💕
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