Learn to appreciate difficult days. Be stimulated by the challenges you encounter along your way. As you journey through rough terrain with Me, gain confidence from your knowledge that together we can handle anything. This knowledge is comprised of three parts: your relationship with Me, promises in the Bible and past experiences of coping successfully during hard times.
Look back on your life, and see how I have helped you through difficult days. If you are tempted to think, "Yes, but that was then, and this is now," remember who I AM! Although you and your circumstances may change dramatically, I remain the same throughout time and eternity. This is the basis of your confidence. In My Presence you live and move and have your being.
Isaiah 41:10
English Standard Version
fear not, for I am with you;be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Psalm 102:27
English Standard Version
but you are the same, and your years have no end.
Acts 17:28
English Standard Version
for ‘In him we live and move and have our being’; as even some of your own poets have said, 'For we are indeed his offspring.’
My Prayer
I am so accustomed to thinking that good days are the only type of days I should have. Yes, it is what I want, but Lord, help me to appreciate difficult days and what I can learn from them. Granted, I know that I'm able to accept 1 or 2 in the midst of many good days, but it could be there is a tough journey you would like me to be on. Help me take my refuge in You always. I don't need to fear. You will help me. Give me strength Lord for I can be weak.
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Beautiful message, verses and prayer. I, too, somewhere along the line (as a very young believer), thought that nothing bad would ever happen to God's beloved. Forty five years later, I've seen that isn't true. But, never once am I alone in those times, nor are any of His children. Thank you for the reminder that we are more than conquerors through Him that loves us. Thank you for this day - let our lights shine!
ReplyDeleteAmen, Norah! Waking up to this new day with storm challenges to walk through with HIM always with me. I have more than enough time and resources to navigate this and every day because he is with me. Thank you Jesus!!!!
DeleteAmen!
DeleteIt’s interesting because today there is a literal storm where I’m at and the rain is coming down hard, what a great metaphor for todays passage. I know that through the storms HE is always there to guide us and lead us, HE IS FOREVER FAITHFUL.
DeleteAmen! I pray that he continues to strengthen my steadfastness with his Holy Spirit and Grace. Heavenly Father help me to improve my conscience contact with you each hour of the day!🙏❤️
DeleteWhy are we so bent on knowing the outcome of our circumstances that we miss the joy of the journey to get there.The hidden treasures just for the finding to enrich our lives and to become even closer to our God.7:15 a.m
ReplyDeleteJan - AMEN!!!
DeleteIf we faint in the day of adversity, then our strength is small. We will come out of fire refined as gold, like Job, when we're faithful. Romans 8:28 ensures that nothing occurs without an ultimate benefit for the kingdom.
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Brandy
Another perspective when we find ourselves in difficult situations; could it be that God has chosen us and placed us in difficult situations and among difficult people who dwell in darkness so that through us, God may show His divine love to those who have lost there way? A great expression: “It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.”
ReplyDeleteAmen, Bob. Indeed, I've witnessed God doing just that in my life. He used me in a tough situation to be His light and show God's strength to others. It wasn't until years later that this was revealed to me through my cousin. She told me how strong I was through my adversity. I corrected her and said, "it wasn't me being strong. I am weak. It was God being strong through me." That has stayed with her and served her well. She's now one of the bravest prayer warriors I know. You never know who is watching so let's be His light to others. God bless you and our JC family.
DeleteYes, Bob and Rose, God put His light in us for us to display it to the world, and attract them. Through Matthew 5, He tells us You are the world’s light—a city on a hill, glowing in the night for all to see. Display your light! Let it shine for all; let your good deeds glow for all to see, so that they will praise your heavenly Father.
DeleteI pray He turns my flicker into a flame until I Shine, Jesus, Shine in both word and deed! Amen.
Amen Rose🙏🏾
DeleteWonderful insight Bob! God places us in some difficult places so His Light can shine even brighter in the darkness, and lead others to Him. He is also strengthening us and our faith through our trials. We stand on the solid Rock together. No crumbling here!!!
DeleteBeautiful words sweet Rose! Amen!
I read this, I believe this, Lord help me live this!
DeleteAmen Bob! Your words ring true to me right now in my life. I often wonder why am I here "stuck" in this "crisis of life"; "why isn't it getting any better?", but then I see all the people He is placing in my life along the way and all that they are going through and where they are in their lives and how many of them are far from God due to the things in their lives. Many have said to me that they can see how Jesus has changed my life and they didn't even know me beforehand. Thank You Jesus. I asked You to use me as Your vessel and You are. Praise God!
DeleteAmen Janet! You inspire me to the truth of what I am called to do. I have been holding back sharing that God is who strengthens me because sometimes when I have done so I've been called "delusional". My prayer is to stand tall on the rock of my faith no matter what others think or say, even if these are people I love and care about. It might take years and I might never see how the Holy Spirit has worked through me to bring light to others. I am a child of the ONE TRUE GOD!
DeleteAmen 🙏 Each of your prayers spoke to my heart.
DeleteLord, use me to be a light through everything. Times are tough, everything is so expensive, we are children of the most high.
I love you Jesus & trust in your promises. Thank you for taking such good care of us. Your love is faithful, always.
Sending up prayers for each of our JC family, for family, friends, neighbors and for our world. May we each shine your love and light.
Love and prayers
Brandy 🙏❤️🙏
I was so glad to read that your appointment went well, Sassy Mom! Jan G. - you and your situation is in my prayers. Read it last night but couldn't comment. Situations like the one you are in can take time. It is so painful though - I've been there. I devoted myself to prayer and stayed quiet. In the end, the person saw their error and asked forgiveness. Because of the time I had spent in prayer praying for them, I was willing and able to forgive them. My situation took years and only God could have kept my heart during that time. Today, we are still the best of friends. It was a Godly experience, but there were times when I would feel myself swell up at the injustice of it all. "They KNOW ME! How could they believe this?" Over time, I saw it as their loss and when the truth came out, we were able to put it away. I pray your situation is resolved much sooner, but in the meantime, take comfort in the Truth that God knows you - even when others don't.
ReplyDeletePrayers for all of you, this day. Our Heavenly Father knows the need and we can pray with confidence that He will meet each one.
Prayers for my 'traveling kids,' several this weekend. And for my patience as I doggie=sit a puppy, who in the first 3 hours has tested my sanity for agreeing to this. HA HA...I've been wanting a dog for a long time. This is one way to solve it.
Blessings!
Norah
Norah your kind words are always reassuring to all in need. Have fun dog sitting. KS
DeleteLord, give us patience to wait on You to work it all out for our good and Your Glory. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen
DeleteGod bless you and yours, sweet Norah, and our JC family.
Amen Norah and Rose! We all need patience right now as God is working out our futures. I believe His Plan will be a much better life for all of us. We must continue to lean on His past faithfulness and trust in His promises. Let us rest in Him who loves us.
DeleteAmen ladies! Sometimes it takes years... And we are known by the One Who Matters.
DeleteToday's Bible Gateway verse. I will serve my LORD!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” - Joshua 24:15
Thank you Norah for sharing. To know that a day will come when this too shall pass is soothing to know. The most excruciating thing is the injustice of it! This loved one does KNOW me or maybe not? Praying that after this they may come to know me deeper. I turned on my cell phone this morning to wake up to praise songs. I sang in bed to let the enemy know that even before my feet touch the floor I am praising the Holy God of my heart! Sassy Mom, thank you for the ❤️ love note you posted yesterday, it did soothe my hurting heart. " Oh God I need you, every hour I need you, my one defense, my righteousness, oh God how I need you". I love & appreciate you warriors. Truly a blessing to me.
ReplyDeleteJan - praying for you. God knows how good you are and kind. Your good will conquer all evil. KS
DeleteAny updates on this situation Jan Gridley?
Delete"As you journey through rough terrain with Me, gain confidence from your knowledge that together we can handle anything ...Although you and your circumstances may change dramatically, I remain the same throughout time and eternity."
ReplyDeleteAmen!
It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8
No matter what challenges I face, I am confident You are in my presence going before me, protecting, loving and guiding me. Gratefully thanking YOU for YOUR promises.
Sassy mom - so glad your meeting went well. was praying with all the JC warriors for you. KS
DeleteAmen Sassy Mom! Your post is timeless and perfectly written for my present situation. In God I am trusting and He is enough. Thanks 😊💕🙏
DeleteAmen Sassy Mom, summed up in a nut shell. Thank you
DeleteIn today's devotion, I am again reminded that You never promised me a smooth sailing in this life, but You did Promise me in Isaiah 43:2 that:
ReplyDelete"When you go through deep waters, 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". Thank You Lord!
Not in relations to today's devition, but this scripture came to mind as well: Matt. 7:7-8. We are encouraged to keep asking, seeking and knocking. When we asks, we receive, when we seek Him, we shall find Him, when we knock, His door will always be opened for us. Such a blessed assurance!
Count your many, many, blessings, name them one by one, give God ALL the Glory despite whatever valley you may be in, and what Him turn it around and do amazing things that you didn't
imagine. While you are at it, don't forget to Thank Him you are Forgiven! HAPPY and Blessed Friday!
Maplewood NJ
Maplewood - wonderful words and prayers. KS
DeleteMaplewood - AMEN!!! Favorite scripture!!!!
DeleteI really needed to hear this today, Maplewood. Thank you!
DeleteAmen sweet Maplewood! Walking in my gratitude and praise today. You fed me a perfect meal and much tasty morsels to savor. Thank you dear Sister!!
DeleteGood Friday morning from this chilly rainy day in Houston. Last night I went back and read the outcome of your day, Sassy Mom. So glad all went according to His plan and yours. Jan~ the truth will rise to the surface in His time. There is a reason for this, we just don't know what it is yet. Keep the faith. Norah~ happy puppy sitting for one of God's creatures. LOL!
ReplyDeleteSo, every morning I read all of your posts and try to offer support where I can. Today, I ask for your thoughts and prayers. This has been one of the toughest weeks that I've had in a really long time. Between work and personal issues arising, I feel like I've taken one step forward and two steps back every single day. My boyfriend (that sounds weird considering I'm 50) and I broke up this week. He lost a child to suicide almost 3 years ago and the anniversary of her death is coming up. He struggles on a regular basis but he's been withdrawing and pushing me away because he doesn't want me to know the demons he's wrestling with. Please pray for Dean. He's a good man and I miss him dearly.
When I started reading the blog this morning, Bob's post from a year ago hit home. 'Another perspective when we find ourselves in difficult situations; could it be that God has chosen us and placed us in difficult situations and among difficult people who dwell in darkness so that through us, God may show His divine love to those who have lost there way? A great expression: “It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness." Bob wrote this a year ago yet it is so appropriate for me today. Thank you, Bob!
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I'm not usually on the recipient end but really need this today.
Stay connected to The Vine, friends.
Suzanne --- My prayers are on the way. I pray that you'll take it day by day, one day at at time. Tough times never last, but patient people do. Lamentations 3:25-26 "The Lord is wonderfully good to those who wait for him and seek him. So it good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord" It has been said that every heavy burden you are called upon to lift hides within itself a miraculous secret of strength. Great Blessings to you from Kansas
DeleteJJ - All week long my spirit has been "hearing" wait on the Lord.
DeleteHi Suzanne R. God is the same God, yesterday, today and forevermore. He is also an on time God bringing you my prayers one year later than your original post. Thanks for your reminder for me to stay connected to His Vine. Lord knows I don't want to end up a burned up good for nothing.
DeleteContinuing to pray for you sweet Suzanne. May God bless and strengthen you as you work from home. And May He lead you to good health, prosperity and the desires of your beautiful heart.
DeleteHow are you dear Suzanne? Praying you and your family are doing well. How are your friends who lost their son to suicide? I continue to pray for their comfort and that God has guided them to a support group or others who understand their sorrowful hearts.
DeleteMissing you too, Suzanne 🙏♥️🙏
DeleteSuzanne R - Thanks for your prayers. We all experience one step forward and two steps backward days. Our Lord is in our presence, going before us, taking those steps with us. I love your tagline "Stay connected to The Vine"
ReplyDeleteGod bless you, Suzanne and all those in need of prayer each day. We are warriors for Christ, working to light even one candle each day. Let's remember that we can't out-give God, but it sure is fun trying. And for all the givers out there...release and receive. Audra
ReplyDeleteAudra---Your post has such sweet and true words. Thank you for sharing. I relish the fact that we are WARRIORS for Christ. What a privilege!!! Great Blessings to you from Kansas
DeleteThank you JJ! Blessings to you!
DeleteAMEN TO ALL OF YOUR COMMENTS AND PRAYERS! WELL NEEDED!
ReplyDeleteIN HIS LOVE
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers! I am really struggling today and your prayers are carrying me.
ReplyDeleteSassy Mom - I'm thanking God that your appt went well. Prayers answered! Thank you to you and to Maplewood for your uplifting posts and prayers today (and always); very helpful to me!
ReplyDeleteJan G - sending lots of prayers to you during this painful and difficult situation. Sometimes, our friends feel closer to us than family, and the pain we feel can run really deep. Prayers for healing and forgiveness.
Norah - saying prayers for safe travels for you children and for your patience while dog-sitting.
Suzanne - I will say some extra prayers today for you. I am feeling similarly as far as one step forward and two steps back. I can relate to a lot of what you posted. Hold on to HIS word. I will also say specific prayers for Dean. Someone I loved committed suicide 5 years ago, and it continues to be painful. The time around that painful anniversary is especially difficult. I pray Dean gets the help he needs to work through the rough circumstances that haunt him; and pray you will be there for him if he comes back to you for help. Hugs and love to you. Jesus, I trust in You.
Jesus, I am a work in progress; working to appreciate the difficult days. Isaiah 41:10 written above is helping me today; just the reminder to get me through.
Amen. CO
DeleteThank you CO!!!!!!!!
DeleteContinuing to lift you abd Dean up in prayer today. You are both blessings and children of God. CO
DeleteThe anointing and timing of this devotion is only God. Nov 8th last year we were running from flames and our home and 90% of our town burned down. I hadn't read Jesus calling that morning. Reading it this year was the portion I needed to be reminded that he was with us in the fire and is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Oh that blessed assurance and hope!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you Happs! I pray that recovery from the fire now finds you faithfully and wonderfully renewed.
DeleteMY LIFE IS FILLED WITH GOD'S BLESSINGS. I AM RELEASING ME AND GRATEFULLY RECEIVING THEM. To God be The Glory for these and ALL Blessings received:
ReplyDeleteTHANKSVEMBER DAY 7
😊 LARGE: Thank You for this JC Prayer Warriors Room full of JC Prayer Warriors 24/7 Blessing.
😊 SMALL: Thank You that I always have something for which to say, Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Blessings.
😊 EASY: Thank You for all Posted Prayers and all Prayers behind the scenes in this Warroom Blessing.
😊 HARD: Thank You for replacing my grasping and controlling instant reactions with release and receive Blessings.
😊 SURPRISE: Thank You for my receiving "The Power of Being Thankful" Book in the mail today, having learned of it in one of our Norah's posts Blessing.
✝️ FROM ROMANS 10: How beautiful are the feet of those who preach and live the Gospel of peace with God and bring good news and glad tidings of good things!
🙏 THANKSGIVING PRAYER FOR US:
Dear Heavenly Father God, thank You for speaking to all Your Children, even now, even me. Would You help us hear You more clearly, love You more dearly and follow You more nearly day by day? Would You help us thank You in word and deed for all you are teaching us by following Your Lead in our lives? I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. Amen.
Amen, dear Brie. I love your prayer and thankfulness. Thanking and Praising the Lord with you for this body of believers.
DeleteGod bless you and yours, our JC family, and our country. We are truly blessed.
Amen! May we clearly hear His whispers to obey Him and follow His lead.
DeleteThanking and Praising the Lord with you!
Blessings from France
...and we have received, we have found that for which we have been searching, the door has been opened...wide so all may enter in. Thanks, Brie!
Delete♥🎶🎶♥Enter in, enter in,
DeleteI am free to enter in.
In His name, in His blood, in His Spirit I come freely.
To the throne of grace and worship face to face.
Oh praise the living God, I am free, I am free to enter in.
Enter in, enter in.
We are free to enter in.
In His name, in His blood, in His Spirit we come freely.
To the throne of grace and worship face to face.
Oh praise our living God, we are free, we are free to enter in.”Enter In”
Thanks Brie! I am joining in your thankfulness and praise! So very blessed to be among good brothers and sisters praising Him with one voice. This is a place of faith, joy, peace, renewal, friendship and God’s Grace and comfort! The Rock we stand on is immovable and large enough for all of our dancing, and we can sing as loud as we want! Lift your voices up and rejoice! Put those dancing shoes on!
Delete♥🙏🙏🙏♥ Praying for God's Blessings on our President, Vice President, our President-Elect and Vice President-Elect to have a peaceful transition, bringing peace, harmony, health, safety amd well being to all American People. In God we Trust. May His Supreme Reign always be first in our mind and hearts. Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen and Amen!❤
DeleteAmen. May God use them to do His will. No matter what happens He is truly the only one in control. ❤
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Amen, Amen, Amen! God's will, Not man's. Time for healing and unity for Christ's sake!
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Amen and Amen! Trusting in His guiding Hand, wisdom and discernment. This is the season for healing and unity.
DeleteYes Jeanne
DeleteWe've come this far by faith
Leaning on the LORD
Trusting in His Holy Word
He's never failed us yet
Oh' we can't turn around
Because we've come this far by faith...
Amen! And a season for thanks and giving. May we all be humble in receiving.
DeleteAmen! Leaning on the Everlasting Arms. Yes, dear Audra. It is a season for thanks and a generous heart. May we be humble in receiving and may we not grumble when we are giving. Give with a cheerful heart. I must remember this when I've been in the kitchen for too many hours and I start to grumble.
DeleteI do love feeding my family so when that happens, I must get out of the kitchen and renew my spirit so I can feel the joy.
Happy and blessed Sunday, JC family.
ReplyDeleteUpdate on my youngest: I spoke with him on the phone last night, and I'm encouraged by the fact that he sounds well, is eating well and he's trying to sleep although insomnia seems to have reared its ugly head once again. We talked and laughed for 30 minutes, and I suggested he speak to a school counselor. He was receptive to the idea, thank You, Jesus. One step at a time, and one day at a time. Thank you, JC prayer warriors for your prayers over my son and my family. I feel them working. I'm so thankful to have this special place to share with all of you where we pray with and for one another. We are truly blessed in the Spirit. I'm grateful for His faithfulness. God remains the same yesterday, today and forevermore. God is good!
Praying for our JC family and all prayer requests, big and small. Nothing is too big for our God. Amen.
Blessings from California
Thank you for the update Rose! Praying peace, strength and guidance for him, for you and your family. God be with you.
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Praying Rose, for your family. God is faithful. He will see them through🙏❣️
DeletePraises and thanksgiving to the KING! Continuing in prayer for your little one and the family Rose.
DeleteBlessings,
Maplewood NJ
Things are turning around, Rose. Thanks be to God for without His intervention, we all would all be hopelessly lost. Lord, bless and keep Rose's dear son. Amen.
Delete♥🙏🙏🙏♥ I am continuing in God's Protection Prayer, for your son, Rose, and for God to choose and work through the counselor in such a way that after his visit we will be singing Madfox's song from the mountaintop, It's Going To Be OK
DeletePraying for you dear Rose, and for your youngest son. May God strengthen and guide him and keep him safe and in good health in mind, body and spirit. Thank you Father for all these things and for our own prayer requests in the Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. We trust in your faithfulness and mercy always. And we thank you for all of our blessings. How Great Thou Art! We love You so very much!! Amen.
DeleteI was SO MOVED by the song HOW GREAT THOU ART during Colin Powell's funeral last week. Did you hear it?
DeleteHere's the link to it
Deletehttps://youtu.be/cUK0s_mKRxU
♥️✝️🎶
“TO GOD BE THE GLORY
ReplyDeleteGreat things He has done
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son. Who yielded His life an atonement for sin
And opened the life-gate that all may go in
PRAISE THE LORD, PRAISE THE LORD
Let the earth hear His voice
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord
Let the people rejoice
Come to the Father
THROUGH JESUS THE SON
Give Him the glory
GREAT THINGS HE INDEED HAS DONE!”
Almighty Loving Father, THANK YOU for Your Perfect WILL that is ALWAYS going to be done! THANK YOU that in Your Presence I live and have my being.
Yes, together we can handle ANYTHING. Thank You for being the “GREAT I AM." In Jesus' name. Amen.
“And He will raise you up on eagle's wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His Hand”
Eccl. 3:3- “A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up.”
Blessings, Love, Peace and Unity.
Maplewood, NJ
More than a hymn but a blessed lifestyle as well. Thanks, twin bd sis! Let the healing and the building up begin and let it begin with me. God be with you.
Delete...And let it begin with #METOO!
DeleteMe too! 💗
DeleteGood morning JC family🥰. Read through yesterday's post & said my prayers for the needs requested. PTL MadFox for good report. Praying you into sweet sleep. Thank you Brittany for sharing, will keep you in prayer. Thank you SassyMom for pastor Louie update, praying he will sail through the rest of the treatments. Brie, it sounds like you're on it! Release the land & your brother, Receive peace & continue trusting the Lord for the outcome. Norah, dance your heart out! Enjoy🤗. Jeanne, sounds like you're enjoying your visit. Now warriors, let's take this day & offer it back to the Lord in true worship & praise! Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteSo agree, Jan! May all the JC family be blessed in their worship experience today and I have prayed the same for y'all. Hallelujah!
DeleteYes Jan! Praying for you and with you for all! Amen Bob! Hallelujah! Offering all the good fruit back to Him who gave us this new day 🙏
DeleteThank you Jesus for being the same- yesterday, today and forever. Praying for all. Thankful for gracious answers to prayer. Praying for your grace and peace in our hearts throughout this world. You reign and we trust you.
ReplyDeleteYes, Grace Takes Time,
DeleteJoining with your prayer and Micah's: O Lord, come and rule Your People. Lead Your Flock. MAKE them live in Your Peace and Your Prosperity. Let them enjoy Your fertile pastures.
YES! Replies The Lord. I will do Mighty Miracles for you. All the world will stand amazed at what I will do for you. They will stand in silent awe!
Thank You Jesus. Amen.
GraceTakesTime! Blessed He us Unchanging. Amen dear Sisters! Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto your own understanding. He is at the wheel and the best is yet to come! Waiting for more Mighty Miracles!
DeleteThank you GTT! Amen. Amen!
DeleteRomans 13:1 Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.
ReplyDelete♥🙏🙏🙏♥ After placement, may they manifest God to us in both word and deed. Praying with you, Sassy Mom.
DeleteAmen SassyMom, amen!
DeleteAmen, Amen, Amen, Sassy Mom!!! I echo Romans 13:1.
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Amen Sassy Mom! Perfect verse for today. May God now guide those in authority to lead us to a better world, good health, mutual respect, true peace, and an end to This virus, violence and racial discord. Let us be a Nation united under God. In Him we trust.
Delete...This knowledge is comprised of three parts:
ReplyDelete1. Your relationship with Me,
2. Your promises in the Bible, and
3. my past experiences of coping successfully during hard times.
On all three counts, I am guilty of conditional love. Please help me to move my plea to UNCONDITIONAL because that is what You deserve, and that is how You love me, and I am forever grateful.
Oh Dear JC Family - thank you for your prayers! What a lovely weekend and I am so thankful. I will write more later, but all I can say is that we are BLESSED! We did dance, we did celebrate, we laughed, we cried and arrived back home a little over 24 hours later - SO THANKFUL to get to go to bed in OUR bed, in our cozy home. Praying for each of you, the prayers you've requested. Enjoy this song (again) - I was reminded of it this weekend in light of all of our current events.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCOLJNENUZs
I love the scripture this morning......As I did my morning walk I decided to memorize the verse ....at 50 years old by the end of the day I cant remember much at the end of the day! As I repeated the verse again and until the verse spoke to me.....what wonderful reassurance with the promise in Isaiah 41:10 If God be for me, who can be against me?
ReplyDeleteIf God is with me, whom shall I fear?
If no one knows me, still His heart adores me
I am safe, I am loved, I am healed
What shall
ReplyDeleteWe say to these things?
There's still cancer
And so much disease
What shall
We say to these things?
So much hurting
And broken esteem
So many questions
But still one answer
If God be for me, who can be against me?
If God is with me, whom shall I fear?
If no one knows me, still His heart adores me
I am safe, I am loved, I am healed
What shall
We say to these things?
So much violence
It's getting hard to believe
And what shall
We say to these things?
So many people hurting
With broken esteem
So many questions
But still one answer
If God be for me, who can be against me?
(If God is with me)
If God is with me, whom shall I fear?
(If no one knows me, yeah)
If no one knows me, still His heart adores me
I am safe, I am loved, I am healed
If God be for me, who can be against me?
(If God is with me)
If God is with me, whom shall I fear?
(If no one knows me, yeah)
If no one knows me, still His heart adores me
(I am safe)
I am safe, I am loved, I am healed...
Now what can wash away my sin? (Sing it)
(Nothing but the blood of Jesus)
And what can make me whole again?
(Nothing but the blood of Jesus)
(We're singing)
Oh precious is the flow (That)
That makes me white as snow
It was no other fount I know
It was nothing but the blood of Jesus
That I could do, no worse
That I could say, no price
That I could pay
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Oh, precious is the flow (That)
That makes me white as snow
It was no other fount I know
It was nothing but the blood of Jesus
That we could do, no worse
That we could say, no price
That we could pay
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
It was
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
It was
Nothing but Your blood, my Jesus
It was
Nothing but Your blood, my Jesus
If You are for me, who can be against me?
If You are with me, whom shall I fear?
If no one knows me, still His heart adores me
I am safe, I am loved, I am healed
I am safe, I am loved, I am healed
I am safe, I am loved, I am healed
I am safe, I am loved, I am healed
If You are for me, who can be against me?
If You are with me, whom shall I fear?
If no one knows me, still Your heart adores me
We are safe, we are loved, we are healed
(Can we sing that? Say, if You are for me)
That's a pretty song, dear Min Ahadi! I was listening to a couple of versions of it. Casey J wrote beautiful lyrics.
ReplyDeleteNothing But the Blood of Jesus! Amen! Saved by the Blood of Jesus!
I am safe, I am loved, I am healed! Halleluia
Thank you Jesus! Thank you Father!
DeleteFor I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. (Romans 8:18). I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13). In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith -- more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire -- may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:6-7).
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, thank You for strengthening me and my faith in Your ways, by trials and tribulations that You seem fit for me and my life. Your ways are higher than mine and I may not understand Your ways, but I will trust in You Lord. You always know what's best for me and You will always take the best care of me. You will uphold me with Your right hand and will not let me fall. Your promises are true and You are faithful. Your love surpasses all understanding and is mighty and everlasting. You are the same yesterday, today, and always. Thank You Jesus. I praise You Lord always. You are the best Father ever. Please forgive me for all my sins, wrong thoughts and doings. I am sorry. I'm not perfect or worthy. I am so grateful to be Your child. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
Janet - Echoing your prayers. Thanks for blessing my life with love and many favorite scriptures. So grateful and thankful for your comments. Sending love, prayers and virtual hugs to JC Warriors!!
DeleteJoining you Sassy Mom in thanking our Janet for the wonderful verses that feed our spirit each day.
DeleteDear Janet, Your sincere prayers come from a heart of trust, thanksgiving and praise. He hears every one.
Blessed to have the best Father we could ever ask for!!! We join in our gratitude to be called His children. Thank You Jesus.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. (Colossians 3:16). But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (2 Corinthians 12:9). Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God. (Psalm 90:2).
ReplyDelete"Learn to appreciate difficult days". Concerning my ' quiet time '/ morning meditation/ time I steal away to be alone with the Lover of my soul: My habit is to start communing with Him the moment I wake up, a bit groggy still but start with 'Good morning Lord Jesus, I invite you into my day, etc'. This past week including today there's been many interuptions from the get go. I find myself saying ' Sorry Lord, I'll find a quiet please as soon as I can'. I find that rather than being stimulated by these challenges, I get resentful. It's one thing after another..a knock at the door...a family member drops around early morning..needing coffee, breakfast... my wife needs attention etc, etc. All valid, but I as a creature of habit feel disturbed if my early morning time alone with Him is delayed for any reason. Often someone has knocked on the door who needs counselling, prayer or just a sympathetic ear ( they get prayer anyway), yet I still resent the 'interruption'. This morning was no exception to the above. When I started to say 'Sorry Lord', He said "Just roll with it, roll with the punches. Remember I AM with you always, spend time with Me alone when you are able to". Wonderful, thank you Lord, the pressure's off.
ReplyDeleteThat's the same thing that's been happening to me this past week. Glad to know that I'm not the only one the devil is trying to block and frustrate and that God ALWAYS has our backs -- no matter what! God bless and peace be with you!
DeleteDear Brother Peter, it's so reassuring to me that the God who loves us unconditionally, accepts, understands, forgives our humaness. I do strive to keep my daily devotional, but once in awhile I too tend to resent the interruptions. It can't be helped, for at times I need to demonstrate a servant's heart towards others or just be a good Samaritan, thereby using the lessons I've gleaned from spending time with Him. Be a blessing as you are blessed. Amen💕
DeletePeter JF, Janet, Jan - Interruptions? Oh yes!!! Galore!! Time to wear our good Samaritan clothes and let our Jesus light SHINE!!!!
DeleteThanks to all for your heartfelt sharing. How could you not be loved and adored? You are precious warriors. Your stories and faith inspire, despite moments which may distract you from what you want to do most. What a great God we serve. Agreeing with you Sassy Mom, let our lights so shine today!! ❤️
DeleteI sure can relate. I wake up in thanksgiving and praise. And start my prayers and then the phone calls and texts start. Family plans and requests. But when I can I always return to Him. He knows my busy day. So many people wanted to talk to me on the phone. My son is visiting on Thursday and my sister is coming in for a long visit from Missouri from 1/5 to 2/19. God is in charge of all these things. Prayed while I was cooking and all the way till dinner. We can only do the best we can. Amen God always has our backs and loves us in our humanity.
DeleteSo true dear Sassy Mom! Doing my best to help others even when it makes me weary. Let His light so shine before all men so they can see our good works and glorify our Father in Heaven.
Oops typo, should be 'quiet place', not 'quiet please'.
ReplyDeleteLord you have been faithful to me over and over through the years. Even when things didn't go the way I expected it's because you had a better plan for me. Lord you brought me and Noah through being in the hospital with colvin. You protected the rest of my family from becoming very sick. Lord you know that both Noah and I are having a very hard time with breathing if we try to do anything. Lord you are the very breath in our lungs. You are the breath of life. We need you to regulate our breathing and to heal our lungs. Lord thank you for healing our bodies and strengthening us. I praise you Lord for life it's self. I praise you and thank you for my children and grandchildren. You are the giver of life. Thank you Lord for being merciful to us and not giving us what we deserve. Thank you Jesus for interceding for us and taking on the punishment our sins deserve. Thank you Father for desiring to pour out your blessings on your children. We receive with gratitude the gift of eternal life and all that encompasses being a child of the living God! You are the one true God and one day every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Hallelujah, hallelujah we praise your Holy name Lord.
ReplyDeleteJoining all prayers for you dear sister. That's exactly what I have been praying for you and your family, That God gives you strength in your breathing and healing of your lungs. Continue to wait on Him dear Terri. He will show you His faithfulness as He has done in the past. Thank You Father in the Name of the Risen Lord, Christ Jesus.
DeleteJust read the above posts. Yes, distractions. I said a quick "live through me today Lord" as I heard my 4 year old calling from my sleep. Trying to get the house picked up for a home visit today. Getting so out of breath that I started getting faint and needed to sit down. In that I can't breathe moment I said Lord what do you want me to do? I heard in myself " read your devotion" I come to the blog and I read "Learn to appreciate difficult days. Be stimulated by the challenges you encounter along your way." Lord you knew my day, you knew what I needed Thank you Lord!!
ReplyDeleteHolding you in prayer dear Terri as you go about your day may you experience more and more of HIS HEALING PRESENCE.
ReplyDeletePraying for you, TERRI, and all that you are going through. Picturing your lungs (& Noah's) filled to the brim with air. I was told to blow everything out as far as you can and then breather in to the count of 5 (or6, 7), HOLD IT for 6-7 seconds, then blow all the way out for 5-7 seconds. it's amazing how it clears out your lungs. Every time you enter my mind, I will pray with you!!
ReplyDeleteLove to all of you, JC Family....all that is going on, all that is on the horizon. God has all of us in the palms of His hands.
Praying with you and for you. Amen
ReplyDeleteGod has all of us in the palms of His Hands. We are well taken care of. Thank You Jesus!
Yes, Thank You Heavenly Father. May I find You now. Amen.
ReplyDeleteJehovah Rapha, God our healer breathe healing into Janet. Heal the source of pain, restore health and wellbeing I pray in the Almighty Name of Jesus our Lord, Amen - Let it be so, for Your Glory. Thank you Lord for healing Janet.
ReplyDeleteJoining brother Peter dear Janet. Lord in Your mercy please look upon our dear sister's need for healing. Touch that area of concern dear Jesus & calm Janet's spirit as only You can . In Jesus name, amen.
ReplyDeleteHave you ruled out a sprained muscle in the area? You might've pulled it out of whack somehow. 🙏🙏🙏💞🌈
Read the posts yesterday after I signed off. Wow! So many scriptures shared! My spirit was filled to overflowing by the encouragements, prayers &, the sharing of God's word! What a blessing!, Brother Peter I'm right there with you. Being on limited income, I am fully dependant on God's provisions. I learn to trust each day into His caring hands. He has NEVER failed us nor our family. Bought butter the other day, a 2 pk. Is now $8.48, up from $4.78. Goodbye Christmas cookies! I pray for young families as they maneuver through this insanity. Still all in all, God is on the throne! Amen! Hallelujah! 💞🙏🌈
ReplyDeleteOh no, not butter, too! I guess it is time for me to:
DeleteFEAST on Philippians 4: 11 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to get along happily whether I have much or little. 12 I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of contentment in every situation, whether it be a full stomach or hunger, plenty or want; 13 for I can do everything God asks me to with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power;
LAVISHLY STUFF myself with the challenges I am encountering along Your Way;
COME TO HIS TABLE OF PLENTY at each rest stop along the journey through rough terrain.
GORGE myself with confidence from knowledge that together we can handle anything.
Thank You Lord for All of Your Provisions. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Amen, Brie!
DeleteAmen! He provides every true need. That was so beautiful Brie! I'm still smiling. Love you.
DeleteWonderfully stated Brie! Thanks for sharing that cornucopia of praise. I certainly need to hear that during this time of testing, struggle and hopefully, growth. Amen.🙏
DeleteGood one Brie👏. AMEN!
DeleteJoining in with AMEN & AMEN! 🙏💞🌈
ReplyDeleteThanking our Lord for declarative healing over Janet's pain. We trust you Jesus!
ReplyDeleteFear not, there will be cookies. ♥️🙏
ReplyDeleteMade with BUTTER!
DeleteYes! Because in Isaiah 8: The Lord has said in strongest terms: Don’t you panic as so many of your neighbors are doing. Don’t fear anything except the Lord of the armies of Heaven! When you reverence Him, you need nothing else. He will be your safety! Hallelujah and Amen!
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ReplyDeleteJoining one and all in prayer for your healing, Janet. Praying your pain is eased soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you too, Janet. That the pain is gone and you feel refreshed.
ReplyDeleteJoining the JCFAMILY/WARRIORS in prayer for your healing, Janet. My Father God, destroy the root of Janet's pain in the chest in the name of Jesus. Father, let Your mercy speak to Janet over her health. I trample upon the enemy and Declare VICTORY over Janet's chest pain. I Decree speedy recovery over her health and Declare it shall rise no more in the name of Jesus. For His Purposes and For His Honor, AMEN and AMEN.
ReplyDeleteFather God, Only You know the true source of our sister Janet's pain. Joining my dear family here to thank You for placing Your Healing Hands on her chest and remove her pain, and heal every single weakness in her body. Lord, thank You for restoring her to perfect health and comfort. Heal her in body, mind and spirit. Let her see your faithfulness. Renew her and heal her. Calm her worried mind. Bring her Your amazing healing power right away. We pray this in the powerful Name of our Risen Lord, Christ Jesus. Amen
ReplyDeleteAmen. He is everything and He is enough. If we have Jesus, we don't really need cookies. But I love to eat them. I made a small batch tonight to share with my Bible group and my family.
ReplyDeleteJeanne, at the rate you bake, cook and treat your loved ones, I think you'll have to have a Weight Watchers meeting following your Bible Study! I LOVE how easy you make it sound, "I made a small batch tonight...." for me, that's a major project.
DeleteLove and Blessings to all of you, JC Fam! Sleep sweet - you know who's on the Night Watch!
Our good Doctor called us tonight re: my DH's biopsy results. NOT the MM; but Barret's Disease. Another form of possible cancer. Another test; another procedure. My Best Man is OK with it; I'm thinking of ALL of the possibilities and shaming myself for 2nd guessing His plan. His Grandfather died of stomach cancer; so, his thought is, "Thank God, I can have another procedure!" I'm thinking, "OMG - another procedure?" SO exhausted, JC Family. My DH has one foot on Earth and one foot in the Heavenlies. Every day...Father, teach me Your heart. Cleanse my heart. Let me have my DH's believing for everything to be OK. Yep, MadFox - here it is again! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HznXBBCdBE
ReplyDelete"It's gonna be ok." Just a powerful melody and lyric. Such a great message thru the Spirit in and of Ms. Layton.
DeletePEBGDESIGNS, It was great to see your post yesterday.
ReplyDeleteThanks be to God for your sharing the journey you had with your brother. I got a lot of strength from your experience. It is similar to what I am going through with my brother.
I will pray for your post mortem family matters.
May His forgiveness reign Supreme. In Jesus' Name. AMEN !
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"It's gonna be ok"... praying for peace and His right hand through the valleys until all is resolved in the journey. Peace. Godspeed Brie and PEBGDESIGNS
DeleteWhen the enemy comes at us, he wants to put us in situation that look impossible. He wants to pound us to the ground so we stop fighting. He wants us to stop fighting and stop believing in God. He jeers at us and says "God is not going to do anything for you. Your situation is hopeless. All those prayers you've been praying and all the standing you've been doing is for nothing. You have wasted your time." But the WORD says NO! That is a lie from the pit of hell, and the gates of hell will not prevail. We rise up and Declare this is a time we are going to HOLD THE LINE. WE WILL HOLD FAST, BEING PERSISTENT, BEING CONSISTENT on STANDING ON THE WORD OF GOD! We have to fight like we have never fought before. The enemy tells us we can't. BUT GOD IS TELLING US WE CAN. Phil 4:13 "I have strength for all things in Christ who empowers me. I am ready for anything and equal to anything through him Who infuses inner strength into me. I am self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency." JESUS CHRIST EMPOWERS US!!! Thank You, Father God, that Christ is empowering us that we can do all things today. We can RUN THROUGH A TROOP. WE CAN LEAP OVER A WALL! We are going to advance over our enemy and WE WILL THRIVE! Thank You, Father God, we are not on the same playing field as our enemy, because the WORD says he is UNDER OUT FEET! We claim our VICTORY and take back what the enemy has stolen from us! Our God has hand picked us to be here for such a time as this! HALLELUJAH!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat Love and Blessings to my Beloved JCFAMILY/WARRIORS!!! JJ
Amen 🙏.
DeleteAmen dear JJ! Thank you for that awesome encouragement! We can do anything through Christ who strengthens us. We are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus. He enables us to fight our battles. We are not alone and He is so much greater than anything we could face. Amen!!!! We claim our VICTORY and take back what the enemy has stolen from us! We were chosen before we were born to be here for such a time as this! Hallelujah!
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To the eternal King, immortal and invisible, the only God—to him be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen.
Life's battles are ever-changing... I read this JJ and thought of Israel's current circumstances. Wow. Powerful. Thank you. Amen.
DeleteMadFox, I thought of Israel as well when reading JJ’s post.
DeleteThank You God for JJ 's shining Your Light of Truth into my situation. Only You know God, how my feet and my thoughts were slipping into darkness. She threw me a light preserver, renewed my hope, and put a new song in my mouth, a hymn to You, the Lord our God. I am thankful. In JESUS' Name. AMEN!
DeleteAmen sisters! The battle has been won, we are here for the mop up.
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ReplyDeleteAmen!!!! Thank You JJ for your anointed prayers.
"Father God, we are not on the same playing field as our enemy, because the WORD says he is UNDER OUT FEET! We claim our VICTORY and take back what the enemy has stolen from us!"
YES WE WILL!!!!!!!! LOVE, joy, blessings and His presence to JC Warriors.
I will lift up my eyes to the hills -- from whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:1-2). God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1). Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth. (Psalm 124:8).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful verses dear Janet. We know from where our help cometh. He made heaven and earth and he made us. I have so many memories of His faithfulness and I know it will continue because He is such a good and faithful God. Resting in Him and putting every concern and burden at His feet. He is mighty to save and heal and guide and strengthen and comfort. Hallelujah!
ReplyDelete"Hitherto has the Lord helped us":
ReplyDelete1 Samuel 7:12
Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.
Thanks for the support today MadFox and Brie, and Jeanne yesterday. And Brie, my prayers continue to be with you in your journey with your brother.
ReplyDeleteAs is often the case, I find today's JC to be right on target. I'm in a very busy time at work and at home, and Satan continues to tell me it's my own fault (true) and therefore God won't help me (untrue). It's all about my relationship with God, the truth in the Bible, and the past history where He has always been there. We must always remember these three things.
God bless you JC warriors.
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DeleteYOURS, MINE, & OURS...
DeleteYOUR relationship with Me;
MY Promises in the Bible;
OUR past successful experiences during hard times!
Thank You Jesus for YOURS, MINE, AND OURS today. In Jesus ' Name. AMEN!
Well said dear PEBGDesigns! Amen. Get right with God, Study His Word and Remember His Faithfulness.
DeleteWhat if, just for today, I was thankful for EVERYTHING and learned to appreciate ALL days?
ReplyDeleteThank You, Heavenly Father, for the way You take up residence in my heart. You are here and You are in touch.
Thank You for dwelling in me and for Your Involvement in EVERY area of my life. Only in You can I live, and move, and have my being. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
I love your prayer of gratitude, dear Brie!! Beautiful and heartfelt. Amen
DeleteDear heavenly Father, thank you for your many blessings. Help me to continue to see you in my life. As I look back on my life I see you with me every step of the way, even though my "human mind" causes me to feel alone when in crisis. You ARE with me always and I am grateful for your presence! Amen.
ReplyDeleteWhether a "good day" or a "bad day" I pray to live it HIS way, not my way.
ReplyDeleteDear ABC and Audra, Thank you. We will continue together to do our best to stay in His presence with gratitude and live our days His way, not ours.
ReplyDeleteHello JC friends. I just left my 90+ mom with my sister who has been having a lot of health challenges. God is giving me such a love for my sister as she has helped Mom for so many years but living with her is not a good healthy decision. My mother can take care of a lot of her needs as she is remarkable. My other 2 siblings and in-laws feel we need to ask God guidance on how to help them both which everyone agrees importance of taking a break and having ‘time apart’ as observations have seen a symbiotic relationship. Thank God we feel action may be starting as nothing changes if nothing changes~~ now to ask God to move a mountain for Mom to agree and enjoy herself visiting my siblings over the holidays as she ‘doesn’t want to ‘abandon’ my sister but would ‘love to go to my other sister’s for Thanksgiving’. My sister can be a recluse and often over the yrs doesn’t get together with family for holidays. I pray for miracles.
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