I am working on your behalf. Bring Me all your concerns, including your dreams. Talk with Me about everything, letting the Light of My Presence shine on your hopes and plans. Spend time allowing My Light to infuse your dreams with life, gradually transforming them into reality. This is a very practical way of collaborating with Me. I, the Creator of the universe, have designed to co-create with you. Do not try to hurry this process. If you want to work with Me, you have to accept My time frame. Hurry is not in My nature. Abraham and Sarah had to wait many years for the fulfillment of My promise, a son. How their long wait intensified their enjoyment of this child! Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses.Psalm 36:9
English Standard Version
For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light do we see light.
Genesis 21:1-7
English Standard Version
1 The Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did to Sarah as he had promised. 2 And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the time of which God had spoken to him. 3 Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore him, Isaac. 4 And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac when he was eight days old, as God had commanded him. 5 Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. 6 And Sarah said, “God has made laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh over me.” 7 And she said, “Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.”
Hebrews 11:1
Amplified Version
Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses].
My Prayer
Lord, I give you my life - all of it. I want my dreams and hopes to be yours and not something I hide from you. You know the needs I have. I continue to pray that my son would know you and pray that you would give him a tender and responsive heart. Take away any stubbornness and give him a new heart. Lord, you know I am a planner, but I also want to adjust to what you may provide.
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Jesus Calling is amazing, because it is surprising how often my head is right where Sarah's lessons are for the day. To trust and be patient for God's timing. How much angst has been spent being impatient and trying to do my plans? Trusting and praying that God will keep me from acting outside His timing on matters great and small.
ReplyDeleteHappens to me too ! Going through an issue , reach out for Jesus calling and there is the issue being addressed , verses to encourage and application right there. Praying to walk in Faith
DeleteJoining in this prayer: Trusting and praying that God will keep me from acting outside His timing on matters great and small. In Jesus'name I pray.
DeleteGood morning gratitude to Chris Payton for this blog and his prayer. Echoing it this day: "Lord, you know I am a planner, but I also want to adjust to what you may provide."
DeleteJesus, I run to you. I pray and invite you into my every thought and every word I write and speak.
DeleteI pray for your discernment in everything. Use me Lord to be a love light to others. Thank you for your loving guidance.
Love, prayers and blessings
🙌🏼❤️🙏
Thank you Jesus
DeleteAmen! Thank you MadFox!
ReplyDeleteDear Payton family, I'm pressip now for your son to love God with all of his heart. My son is the same. BUT I know on my heart that Jesus loves him no matter what! So really it's going to be ok . God is patient and loving. Keep showing him the love of God. He's got this....
ReplyDeletePRAYING not pressip
ReplyDeleteGod where are you I so need your presence in my home.
ReplyDeleteunknown unknown - God is always there. He will never abandon you. All JC Warriors are praying for your struggles to be lifted. KS
DeleteToday this really hit home. My family is falling apart now that I'm out of rehab. Recovering from a long meth addiction, my partner of 23 yrs says he's no longer attracted to me, says he's in love w another, my 2 son's don't know what to believe in bc every time they have prayed for me to leave addiction, they claim to be put off. Now I on the other , know with out god, I wouldn't be here. So I know I have to let go and let God! Jesus, please don't let my family fall apart, I've been lost so long without you, you never abandoned me, I abandoned you, and I have found my way back to you, please be with my family in this time
DeleteGod Bless you! God will see you through this difficult time. Keep the Faith that God knows what is Best for you. Nothing absolutely Nothing happens in Gods world by mistake.❤️
DeleteThis is Susan also praying for a son. Blessings to you all! God is so good and so able!
ReplyDeleteSusan - praying for your son and Chris's and all those in need of the good Lord's comfort and peace. KS
DeleteJoining Warriors in prayer for God to soften the hearts of lost sons and daughters.
DeleteSassy Mom and KS --- AMEN and AMEN to your prayers.
DeleteSusan & Chris- joining warriors in prayer for your sons.
DeleteMy husband and I are praying for both our son and daughters to seek and serve GOD. they were trained up in the way they should go but in their rebellion they have chosen to attempt to do it on their own. We PRAISE GOD for what he is doing in each of their and their children's lives every day! NOW Faith is the substance of things hoped for, because we know we have the Holy Spirit interceding on our behalf we act as if it is already done! I touch and agree with each of those as I know you touch and agree with US for our Sons and daughters.
DeleteIN HIS LOVE!
I know what I want for Christmas. My Christmas prayer is this:
DeleteFather God, We love you and trust you above all. Thank you for leading our loved ones, family and friends to seek You with their whole heart, mind and soul, and find You for themselves. Open their closed eyes and soften their hardened hearts. Show them the things they seek in this world are temporary and they need what endures which is eternal. We pray this in the name of Your Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Thank you Jesus!!!
I'm joining in prayer for your Christmas wish, Jeanne, for all families. 🙏
DeleteMe too Dear Jeanne, I pray this for our children and our children's children.
Delete#METOO! Jeanne, Mindy and Audra
Delete🎶 My Grown Up Christmas List by Kelly Clarkson
Do you remember me
I sat upon your knee
I wrote to you with childhood fantasies
Well I'm all grown up now
And still need help somehow
I'm not a child but my heart still can dream
So here's my lifelong wish
My grown up Christmas list
Not for myself but for a world in need
No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end,
This is my grown up Christmas list
As children we believe
The grandest sight to see
Was something lovely wrapped beneath the tree
But Heaven only knows
That packages and bows
Can never heal a heartached human soul.
What is this illusion called the innocence of youth
Maybe only in our blind belief can we ever find the truth
This is my only lifelong wish
This is my grown up Christmas list
Lord Jesus, with Jeanne's prayer and this song, we bring You all our concerns, including our dreams, asking You to let the Light of Your Presence shine on all our hopes and our plans for Christmastime and always. Do with them as You will, Lord. Amen.
DeleteGot room for one more? Joining you sisters in this most meaningful & profound wish 💖
DeleteCan I join this prayer party as well?! While my daughter and her husband are very plugged into and grounded in their faith, it's my son (& his wife) that have me at the alter regularly praying, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!". Nick was very plugged in to his youth group in high school but fell away, I think, due to witnessing his youth minister taking a misstep in his personal life. Since then, he has pulled away. Several of his friends are still super-grounded in their faith but Nick, not so much. Several years ago, he and I were driving somewhere and I asked him if he still talks to God. He said he did but I got the feeling my question was an uncomfortable one. I was still glad I asked it though. He is now married and has a 6 month old daughter, my first grand, and his wife isn't, as I say, plugged in either. I apologize for the long-winded reply here, but I too am joining in Jeanne's prayer for my son, Nick and his wife, Michelle to reach out to God again. God has been there for them thru several very stressful times and yet I don't think they realized it. I pray and hope they open their eyes soon and also see how God has been there waiting patiently for them to open the door.
DeleteI am SO grateful for this platform & JC family! Blessings, love, and prayers one and all! May we all be blessed with Jeanne's Christmas prayer and wish!
Amen to all the Christmas prayers a year later in anno Domini 2021, for this year I include all my 6 grandchildren to be active in their Christianity, one son-in-law and his parents (Steve, Colin & Margaret) to come to Salvation- the religion of science is very much within them. Amen.
DeleteYes! This string of prayers is as relevant today as when initially posted. Doubling down on the ask this year, come Holy Spirit!
DeleteAmen to that! These beautiful prayers are timeless and fill my soul with joy and encouragement. Let us continue to wait with patience for God's faithfulness to shine like the sun on our families and dear ones. Looking forward to more answered prayers to celebrate.
DeleteTimeless indeed, and these prayers have a time that has come again today. Thank you all!
DeleteHi JC family! ( as you all feel like family!) How does HE do this??
DeleteI was reaching out to Him in the wee hours of this morning… as I too, share in so many of your prayers…
My family looks good on the outside.. falling apart on the inside… BUT GOD… husband an alcoholic, in a very dark place; youngest daughter has a sweet spirit but is immersed in the world and doesn’t know the Lord.. yet. Thankfully, gratefully, oldest daughter & son in law are believers. But tremendous baggage in this broken family. Again, BUT GOD… this blog is such a refuge; ALWAYS sooo helpful!! God Bless you Payton Family and Jeanne, Mad Fox, Bob, Brie, Jan, Audra, Maplewood… ALL that come to this well to drink… and of course first and foremost our Triune God… whom ALL blessings flow… I feel like I know you ALL and am forever grateful and look forward to meeting you all in heaven some day!! In the meantime, I continue to PRAY for you all… God sees… In Jesus Name…
A grateful sister in Christ…
( forgive my long rambling, lol) but also thank you, as I needed to vent this… Turning it ALL over to HIM.. once again… ✝️❤️
He is the rock on which I stand for strength during this season. Praying for Holy Spirit guidance on what's my place in 6 absolutely heart wrenching experiences happening at the same time with 3 grown sons, my grand daughter, my sister, and elderly father. Father, preserve us and give wisdom for stepping in or to be still so they will come to know your precious son Jesus once again. I'm getting out of the way for now so that they can reach for your hand, my Lord and Savior.In Jesus name, amen.
DeleteGood morning 🌞. After all the dire prayer request of yesterday, mine today is trifle & minor. Asking for prayer that our camper & truck would soon sell. People seem to be interested in the camper but noncommittal at this point. The JC devotion holds true in all our prayer needs however big or small, wait have faith, it will come to pass, our God is faithful, He answers all prayers. Thank you warriors 🥰. Love & blessings to all.
ReplyDeleteJan --- Sending my prayers your way. Great love and blessings to you.
DeletePraising GOD it is ALREADY sold and you are just waiting to meet the buyer today! IN Jesus Name!
DeleteIN HIS LOVE
@ Jan, no such thing as trifle & minor, GOD is concerned about everything that concerns us! He loves us wherever we are!!!
DeleteIN HIS LOVE
I had forgotten that I asked for prayer for this. The camper sold. Thank you warriors 💖. Nothing is ever trifle or minor to God!
DeleteAmazing! I am so glad for this blog you can bring all concerns here and we will lift them up to the Lord in prayer! Glad to see many answered prayers , thank you God.
DeleteIt is such a blessing to see God's Hand in our JC Family's lives. I see His faithfulness every day. Praising Him for helping me to produce much good fruit today. Now I must catch some sleep. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteJan - "The JC devotion holds true in all our prayer needs .........HOWEVER BIG OR SMALL...... wait have faith, it will come to pass"
ReplyDeleteAs I awoke to a cold snowy day here on the east coast, I can't help but think of how blessed I am to be alive to see the beauty of God's creation, a season with so much prospects and joy, a season to celebrate the most important gift that God gave us! His Son JESUS. The white snowy skies, the aroma of hazelnut coffee, cinnamon, the season's flowers and all its beauty, amazes me and puts me in state of blessedness to the KING! Thank You father for another blessed day to say THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteThis morning, I pray for the homeless and as I step of the train or bus in NY city each morning and walk by them, may I remember how blessed I am and be a blessing to them with an offer of a hot cup of tea/coffee, bagel or bread, help me to keep my head up with a warm smile to them and never ever look down at them. We are blessed to be a blessing to such as these. Thank You Lord.
I also remember and pray for the police officer and innocent civilians who lost their lives in the senseless shooting in Jersey City, NJ yesterday. Please grant their families strength, hope and comfort at this time. We pray for peace and the end to senseless violence, we thank You Lord that we belong to You and not this world. May Your peace, Love and protection be ours all the days of our lives on this earth until Your Kingdom come.
Standing in the gap through prayers for all the brokenhearted, the faint, the weary, the poor, the homeless, the destitute, widows/widowers, the lonely, the children, the elderly, the hungry, the sick and all who are in need and are suffering in any way . Your 'grace' is sufficient of all of us! Thank You for answered prayers.
Blessings and Peace this day and beyond.
Maplewood, NJ
God bless you and yours more, Maplewood, my songbird. Your prayers always uplift me.
DeleteDear Maplewood, Let us show Christmas love and joy for those who have the least. Thank you for this reminder exactly at the right time.
DeletePrayers please for little Jairo..cough and congestion. Jan Gridley your needs are important to us and we will pray. Jesus we trust in you.
ReplyDeleteLoveconquersall--- I do trust Jesus! I trust Him to surround precious Jairo with His healing presence. I declare The Lord is with you Jairo!
DeleteIt seems that we have had an influx of prayer requests come in over the past couple of days. Please know you are all in my prayers. Too many to list individually but you know who you are. Doesn't matter if the request is enormous or small, they all matter and the JC prayer warriors are all over them. Peace, love and blessings to you all. Stay connected to The Vine.
ReplyDeleteThank you all, JJ, and Suzanne. JC WARRIORS by the grace of God so very powerful and prayers are answered. Thank you Jesus, there so much love for you here in this holy place.
ReplyDeleteLoveconquersall, standing in prayer for little Jairo, it shall be well. God is faithful! He is blessed to have you.
ReplyDeleteMaplewood, NJ
Such an uplifting message, "Bring Me all your concerns, including your dreams. Talk with Me about everything, letting the Light of My Presence shine on your hopes and plans."
ReplyDeleteToday's message really hits home with me. After a year and a half, the woman I love still does not see us together in the future. But every time I feel I've had enough and draw a line, God moves the line and often has me bless her in various ways like car repairs ect. And to make a long road longer, she told me now there is someone else. I had already known but it was so hard to hear. But God will not let me close this door. He told me a year ago in August, "Don't hurry my work. I am doing a perfect work." Very similar to today's reading,
"If you want to work with Me, you have to accept My time frame."
I want to encourage anyone waiting for something to happen or change. We often don't see the "work" happening because we don't see the end result we want or maybe even need. But one thing I have learned through this is that He is working even when we can't see anything happening. And today's first line points it out, "I am working on your behalf."
Here is a beautiful analogy to consider. In the spring when a seed is planted, we do not see the "work" that is going on underground. We look for the evidence of the work after the plant emerges from the soil but long before it emerges, new life is exploding underground.
Even if I do not receive my desire to be with the woman I love, new life is blossoming. He is "working" this verse to become my reality: Rom 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all Joy and peace in believing that you may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Spirit." Praying you receive His Joy and Peace while you wait on His work.
Keith --- Rom 15:13 a scripture that lifts me up on high. I pray this scripture over you: "being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6 Great Joy and Peace to you. You're in my prayers.
DeletePraying for you, Keith! An uplifting post to me in my circumstances as well. Bless you and the woman you love, always. CO
DeleteGod is still working hard in you and around you. I believe He is leading you to all joy, love and fulfillment. Patience and trust. Thank you Father for this, in the Name of Jesus! You are all faithful to those who seek you with a sincere heart.
DeleteThank you, Keith!! Great analogy!! Just what I needed to read!!! So helpful!! Grateful heart; praying for you… God bless you… wonder how you are doing??? Sister in Christ ✝️
DeleteCO ---Just letting you know I have been thinking about you and continue to pray over your circumstances. Keith wrote a encouraging post on waiting for something to happen or change. I believe it will be an uplift to you. It certainly was for me. Bless you! The Lord loves you and I trust Him to surround you with His presence, peace and joy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, JJ! I wasn't able to get on here until today because of circumstances at home. Today has been a bit better. Thank you, God. I couldn't agree more about Keith's post. As I was reading it, it felt like just what I needed to read.
DeletePlease know even on days when I am unable to check in here, I am praying for everyone and hope each person can feel the presence of God. CO
Please pray for my daughter Debbi who just called a few minutes ago to say she had to get tested for Covid and has to quarantine until the test results comes back. She has a bad sore throat and has been coughing uncontrollably. Thank you for praying.
ReplyDeleteFather, please be with Debbi and wrap Your protection around her and keep her safe and in Your arms. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always.
DeletePraying for your beloved daughter, Sassy Mom. Lord Jesus we lift up Debbi to you; heal her. Pour your love, your peace, your grace over her. Jesus we trust in you.. Jesus we trust in you. AMEN!
DeleteJoining in praying for your daughter Debbi. May she be healed by our Mighty Healer. Take care Sassy Mom. May you have peace while she goes through this and you wait for answers and healing, knowing that our Lord is working out His good and perfect plans.
DeleteSassy Mom - praying for Debbi. Our dear Lord's blessings and comfort will surround her. KS
DeleteSassyMom, the warriors are on it! God will your Debbie through this. We trust You Lord Jesus with Debbie. Amen! Hallelujah!
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DeleteAuto correct decided to add an "e" to Debbi's name🥴
DeletePraying to God to heal our Debbi; also praying for Debbi's Sassy Mom and all corona virus victims everywhere.
DeleteDear Heavenly Father God, Thank You for The Light of Your Presence shining on our hopes for Debbi's complete healing and her plans once she is healed. 🎶Christ Be Our Light; shine through the night, shine through this darkness called covid 19. Amen.
Praying for Debbi that God is healing her right now and soothing her throat and stopping her coughing. Praying for a negative result, but God is by her side and He says: Be not afraid, I am with You. Thank you Jesus!
DeleteJoining in prayer for Debbi, Sassy mom, and all who fall ill and fear a positive covid test result. Lord have mercy, in your name we trust, Jesus!
DeletePrayers Sassy mom for Debbi for clearing cough, soothing throat and peace and comfort for you both.
Delete🤗 Sassy Mom. The history in the archives of this blog can bring joy and sorrow to the surface. You are loved, Debbi is with you all ways, as you know our Father is. ♥️✝️
DeleteLord please cover Debbie in peace. Lord you are creator of all things. Lord you are the great physician. Please step in and apply the balm of healing to your beloved child Debbie. You know her needs. You know the numbers of hairs on her head. Please relieve her of any sickness that is attacking her body, mind and spirit. Bless Sassy Mom as she fixes her eyes on you alone. In Jesus name we agree as one strand in you, Amen.
ReplyDeletePatience is a fruit of the Spirit (see Galatians 5:22).
ReplyDeleteThanking You Father, for a great day to declare that I am FORGIVEN (TGIF- ThankGodI’mForgiven)! I am reminded in Prov. 16:9 that, A man's mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure. The Psalmist also said, "I trusted in, relied on, and was confident in You, O Lord; I said, You are my God. My times are in Your hands..." I also say to You Father, my times, my dreams, and concerns are all in Your capable hands. I walk in this by faith (at Your appointed time), seeing my harvest time come, the desires of my heart beginning to manifest, bondages falling off and my dreams coming to pass, in Jesus’ name. I accept Your perfect timing, because I know in it, I can live in hope and enjoy my life while You are working on all details. Your plans for my life is good, so please help me to live by discernment, revelation knowledge, wisdom and in all my “getting, get understanding” (Prov. 4:7). I’ve discovered that waiting on You is a given, and like Micah say (7:7), “Therefore I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me”! Trusting in You brings life to mind, body and soul and believing in You brings me rest. Thank You Lord, for JESUS.
But let endurance and steadfastness and patience have full play and do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing (James 1:4).
Sassy Mom- Keeping your precious Debbie in prayers and believing in our Lord for a NEGATIVE result. Sending healing mercy for her sore throat as well.
MadFox- Believing and trusting in our great Lord that someday very soon, you will count it all “PURE JOY”!
Bob- We miss you and keeping you in prayers. God be with you.
Taking a leap of faith, trusting God and flying with my mother to Nashville TN tomorrow morning to be with my sisters for few weeks. The NJ cold weather is not sitting well with her. Both of our COVID tests came back NEGATIVE and medical check-up great (Thank You Jesus!). I’m trusting God for her continue well being while there. With God’s help, I’m taking her to make sure she is protected through the airport and on the plane and I will be heading back on Sunday, in Jesus’ name.
Please keep us in prayers for traveling mercy and my mom’s continue good health. God bless.
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Amen Maplewood. Praying for you and your family daily 🙏 ❤
DeletePrayers for you and your mom dear Maplewood. Thank you for your writings as I learn so much from you. Take care and be safely tucked in to His hedge of protection. Enjoy your time and God Bless you all.
DeleteHold Maplewood and Mom ever so close to you, Lord, during their travels. Keep them safe Lord Jesus we pray. Amen!
DeleteMaplewood - Safe travels to you and your mom - and happy reunion with your sisters. May you all remain strong. Thank you for your wonderful prayers continually. KS
DeleteYou got it Maplewood- praise for "NO covid"! Traveling mercies & protection, Great adjustment for Moms move. Done and done! Amen! Hallelujah!
DeleteMaplewood - Joining warriors in prayer for protection and travel mercies. Welcome to my very cold Tennessee! Dress warm, wear mask and gloves. Don't touch anything!!! You will be at the other end of my state but you are in my heart and prayers.
Delete♥🙏🙏🙏♥ Continuius Heartfelt and traveling Mercy prayers for Maplewood NJ, Mom and family until we hear "It is Well! It is well! Love to all, Brie
DeleteThank God both your tests came out negative. Joining in your beautiful prayer and praying with my family for Debbi, MadFox and Bob. Have a blessed and productive new day. Much love for all!
DeleteAmen Maplewood. Praying for safe travels and Gods hedge of protection around you both. For a blessed time and rest with sisters.
DeleteThank You Jesus for all the miracles You did in my life yesterday and thank You for magnifying my faith in You. You are our living God and with You and in You, all things are possible. You are so amazing Lord. I love and adore You Jesus. I will bless, praise, and rejoice in the Lord continually and always 🙏.
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DeleteJanet - Echoing your prayers to our living God, the Miracle Worker!!!!
🎶 Waymaker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness. My God! That is Who You are!
DeleteThank You for Miracles and Magnifying in Janet's life and in the lives of all our JC Warriors. Amen.
Amen Janet! I'm blessed you have seen His amazing power in your life. He truly is a miracle maker and His power is limitless and beyond our human understanding. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart!! Rest in Him who cares for you.
DeleteDear Brie, Our good and loving Father was the guiding light in my wilderness today. Had so much to do and I was rushing and getting our tree decorated. My husband was talking to me about a great Beatles special called Get Back. It's very long so each episode is 2 hours. Anyway I was holding some Christmas things and trying to listen to him and I dropped a heavy glass angel on my treasured china plate that says: Jesus is the Reason for the Season. It broke in 6 pieces. I was so upset that I wanted to cry. My husband didn't understand because he said it was just a Christmas decoration. I called my sister who is my sister in Christ and she was trying to make me feel better. She said maybe you can glue it. I said I didn't think I could because it is not a flat oval plate. It is beveled. But I said God can do the impossible. So I tried so hard, gluing 2 pieces at a time and holding them together for a long time, and then doing the same with the next 2 pieces and then the next ones. Then I glued them together and I could read the beautiful words. I'm so happy even though the cracks show. God was so faithful.
Delete"There's a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in".
DeleteJust seeing your response, Audra. Yes! Light, coming in and going out through my cracks, gives me more reasons to Hope! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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DeleteThank you all for sharing and all reading. May He bless you and unite us in love to reveal a greater unity in Him alone.
ReplyDeleteStill waiting on my journey to be reunited with the Woman I Love. In the meantime, I continue to "proffer" at a seemingly slow pace at times. But a turtle can cover great distances when time is not a factor. Time is only a factor in our minds, not Gods.
More to come when I have "more time" :-)
Keith - so true on time! Praying for you and the Woman you love to be reunited in God's time. May He give you comfort and strength always. KS
DeleteSo glad to hear your story, Keith. It is about the woman you live but of course also about the liver of YOUR soul. I know the ending but these moments you share bolster our hope, too. Thank you for your faithfulness. Thank you for your unwavering trust. God will never let you down!!
DeleteThank You God, The Woman Keith loves, or something better is now in existence for Keith, created by our God especially for Keith, in totally satisfying and harmonious ways, from Your vast storehouse of goodness, and for the highest good of all concerned. So be it and so it is. Amen
Delete🎶 Waymaker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness. My God! That is Who You are!
Dear Keith! Praying with my family here that the Lover of Your Soul and the Keeper of your Heart will grant your requests and lead you to all joy and peace in believing which includes the desires of your beautiful heart.
DeleteGood morning JC Family,
ReplyDeleteIn the summer I lifted up my sister-in-law, who has cancer, in prayer. I know that the prayer warriors here have prayed for her. Today I am asking to please continue your prayers.
This week her doctors told her that the cancer has taken over. Any further chemo would not do any good and just make her more sick. They are giving her two months at best.
Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. My sister-in-law is still here with us and I am still hanging on believing that a miracle can happen for her. "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses."
Please pray for her.
Eyes of my heart, Praying for your sister-in-law. May she be surrounded with God's peace, comfort and blessings. KS
DeletePraying EOMH. Most assuredly God can override doctor's verdict on your SIL. Keep the faith. Miracles still happen today!
DeletePraying.
DeletePapa God, here we are. We bring it all to you. Where else would we go? You have the words of eternal life. If we go to the depths you are there. If we climb to the heights even there you will find us. You search us and know us. How amazing to be known and loved by you, the Creator of all things.
Powerful and all wise God, we know cancer shrinks at your name. We know cancer is powerless. We know all authority in heaven and earth is yours. Our hope and dream is for cancer to be annihilated. You raise the dead. You turn hearts of stone into hearts of flesh. You tell the wind and waves to be still. You cause the sun to go back. You halt the waters of the sea. Nothing is too difficult for you. We know. We believe.
Heal EOMH’s sister-in-law we pray. May the story and testimony travel to declare your glory and majesty. We know you can. We know you are able. Grant peace in our waiting Papa. May we rest in you. May our stories grow your bride and strengthen your disciples. Thank you Papa. Thank you for your love.
In Jesus’ holy and powerful name we pray, Amen.
♥🙏🙏🙏♥ Joining my prayers in with all of the above to our
Delete🎶 Waymaker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness. My God! That is Who You are! Amen.
Continuing to pray for your dear sister in law with pancreatic cancer. God is greater than the doctor's diagnosis. He can turn everything around. I am praying for a miracle and He is mighty to save. Thank you Father for hearing our cries for this good woman. Thank you for your mercy, compassion and healing power. We trust you. Thank you for your love and faithfulness. Amen.
DeleteEOMH, echoing the heartfelt prayers here for your SIL. Nothing is impossible w God, love to you and prayers for a miraculous healing, and also prayers for peace with whatever outcome He has planned. Hugs. Mindy
DeleteEyes of my heart - Joining warriors in prayer for your beloved SIL.
ReplyDeletePraying for all of you on this lovely morning - thanking God for all of His Blessings, His timing and His plans for our lives. Praying for Debbi, Sassy Mom and for your SIL, Eyes of my heart, and for all of our blessed and so loved JC Family. I humbly thank you, Father, for all of your blessings and for guiding and protecting all of my loved ones and myself in this journey we are on.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the special TGIF, Maplewood - I always love reading that and share it with others.
Looking forward to hearing the VICTORIES of the day, praying for those and the strength and patience and trust required to take each next step. He lights our path - just enough to see the next step, for who knows if we'd keep walking if we saw the whole path? Knowing that He holds our hands keeps us putting one foot in front of the other.
Love to each of you!
Love, "knowing that He holds our hands keeps us putting one foot in front of the other." Thank you sister💖
ReplyDeleteHe is a Way Maker!!!! Thank you Father and TGIF (Thank God I’m Forgiven/Thank God It’s Friday)
ReplyDeleteInterceding at the Throne with all of you Warriors!
Jesus, thank you for the gift of prayer. Thank you that we can know you and know your heart. Thank you for new mercies every morning and that by your stripes we are HEALED. Thank you that you are with us when 2 or more are gathered, and I see a lot more than 2 in our JC Fam!! All the glory, power, wisdom, might, honor, riches, blessings and love to the lamb.
Lifting my hands and voice with yours Texas Mama! PSALM 117: 1
DeletePRAISE THE LORD ALL YE NATIONS!
PRAISE THE LORD, all nations everywhere. PRAISE Him, all the peoples of the earth. For HE LOVES US DEARLY! and His Truth endures forevermore. PRAISE THE LORD for His Love and His Truth!
Oh thank The Lord for He is so good. His lovingkindness is forevermore. O Thank The Lord!
Praise and thank You Lord for The Light of Your Presence shining on all our hopes and our plans, In Your Time. Amen
Amen! Praising Him with thanksgiving. So blessed to be in the bright light of His presence and to be a beloved daughter of the Most High.
DeleteLord, I thank You that as creator You still tend to Your sheep individually. I have always,struggled with acceptance of things being done in Your time. I realize my life span is like a snap of a finger compared to eternity, but I struggle as I live in this realm for now. Please help me to remember " all things,work together in Your time for Your good in Your plan "
ReplyDeleteAmen Mark L,...all things,work together in Your time for Your good in Your plan "...
DeleteDear Heavenly Father God, would you help us patiently wait on You as we wait for Christmas Day, and would You let the long patient wait intensify our enjoyment? In Jesus' Name.
God's plan will be revealed to you in His timing. He is at work on your life and situation. He knows well the words and thoughts in your heart. Trust Him above all. Thank you Father, for making all things right for Mark, in the name of Jesus! Amen.
DeleteI know some have seen the post about The Christmas Star appearing this year on December 21st. Let's take a deeper look at how amazing this occurrence would be happening in 2020. In the year Jesus was born, there was violence, chaos, political & social unrest. It was dark. The magi found Him by way of the star, which was the meeting of 3 stars: jupiter, saturn & mars. They followed the star until it rested on where the babe was and they began to worship Him. In a time where it was dark, Light was brought into our world. Jesus stepped into the chaos & brought peace. Fast forward to this year. It's a time of violence, chaos, political & social unrest. It is dark. Winter solstice, December 21st. This day is the shortest & the night is the longest. It is literally the "darkest day", and is the beginning of what most would say is the cold, dark, winter season. On the darkest day this year, jupiter & saturn meet, giving us the Christmas Star! How fitting that this Christmas season we get to see this beautiful reminder. Light will & has stepped in. In our chaos, He is here, in our darkness, He is here. He brings Light and make all things new. So let's look to the heavens on December 21st for the star. Let's be reminded of His power, and His Light that He brings to mankind. He is perfect at stepping into our chaos & bringing "Peace" into it. Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan, it will be even more special when I look up knowing all my JC family of prayer Warriors are looking up and at the same star and praying as ONE with me! I am wondering what song God's Holy Spirit will send to me to sing at that moment?
DeleteMy added bonus is: December 21 is my daughter and son-in-love's 5th wedding anniversary! Would you also pray with me for God's Choicest Blessings on their marriage and all marriages and couples everywhere?
🎶 How Great Thou Art! Amen.
Sure will sis Brie. Praying for their marriage to last to 50th anniversary & maybe even beyond!
DeleteThat is so true dear Jan. He is lighting these busy days and guiding us even get our rest. I will look for the Christmas Star in the sky but He is already in our hearts. Happy Anniversary to your daughter dear Brie on 12/21 May he bless them to have a very long and happy marriage. God is giving them a great gift of a beautiful Christmas Star! Doesn't get much better than that! Thanks for the blessings too! Love you Sisters!
DeleteLove you Jeanne. Hope you are getting the rest your body needs. Praying that you will regain more & more of your energy each day. Love ya girl💖
DeleteJJ and BOB! Missing you. Thinking of you. Always praying for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying my best not to hurry this patience process and accept God's Holy Spirit's time frame between now and when you are led to post. Until then, I'll be 'Patiently' waiting to hear you say
It Is Well. It is well! Love, Brie
Thank you Lord for this word today! I need you! My hope is returning as I also pray for my son to return ���� I lift up this day to you grant that we may all see you today! Amen
ReplyDeletePraying with Brie that all is well with you, JJ and Bob. I am sure you are very busy as we all are. Hope God is healing your pelvic area, JJ. Praying on that. Much love.
ReplyDeleteSecond Saturday in Advent
ReplyDelete15 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah,[a] 16 John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with[b] the Holy Spirit and fire. (Luke 3:15-16 (NRSV))
One of the risks of hurrying to the manger and skipping Advent is bypassing an intricate part of the whole story which is John the Baptist, his birth and his calling. (How many of you have little figurines of a person clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, eating locusts and wild honey among your decorations?) What made John great as stated by Jesus, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist, was his humility in understanding exactly who he was and the role he played in the divine plan of salvation. We will see in the days to come the same in Mary and Joseph. Amidst all the excitement welling up for Christmas, the humility surrounding the birth of Jesus can be easily overlooked. A few quotes on humility for you to ponder:
Pope John Paul II: Humility is not identified with humiliation or resignation. It is not accompanied by faint-heartedness. On the contrary, humility is creative submission to the power of truth and love. Humility is rejection of appearances and superficiality; it is the expression of the depth of the human spirit; it is the condition of its greatness.
Eduardo Chavez Sanchez: To live in humility demands much fortitude, since it involves fleeing temptation and ridding one's life of self centered love. It is an arduous battle to uproot injustices and live honestly, to grow in virtue daily so as to live in true freedom. Humility is essential and glorifies God precisely because it is only the Divine Potter who can mold us with sanctity; only God can truly form us to be His chosen people, to be His friends, to be His children.
Rev. Gary Henderson from a sermon on the humility of John the Baptist: Humility is characterized by being able to say: 1) I am sorry, 2) I was wrong, 3) I need help, 4) I don’t know.
We have several carols that have a humble tone to them. But, the poem written by Christina Rossetti in 1874 may be the best of them all. Though she was a semi-invalid for much of her life, she was a devout High Anglican who engaged in many charitable works. This carol fits in the Advent spirit for though it is filled with images of Jesus’ birth, there is a definite reference to His return in verse 2: Heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign. All verses of which there are five, are not always sung. This link gives all the verses with which Ms. Rossetti blessed us.
In The Bleak Midwinter
https://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Hymns_and_Carols/in_the_bleak_midwinter.htm
The poem stands by itself and is worth reflecting on but add music and images, and it becomes heavenly.
In The Bleak Midwinter - Julie Andrews
https://youtu.be/uZimD5l5Xi4
With love, Bob
Just so beautiful! Bob, You are giving us a daily gift. Thank you.
DeleteI will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My loving eye on you. (Psalm 32:8). The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with His hand. (Psalm 37:23-24). "He Himself bore our sins" in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness, "by His wounds you have been healed." (1 Peter 2:24).
ReplyDeleteLove these verses. Amen! I feel His loving eye on me.
DeleteHe was a ransom for many. We must never forget what He gave us through His suffering and death and resurrection.
Thank you Janet, I needed those verses today.
DeleteHeavenly Father, thank You for Your promises and faithfulness to Your people. You are always with us, no matter what is happening in the world around us. You will not forsake us or leave us. You are the truth, the life, and the way. Let Your will be done and not ours. You are the Creator of all things. You are the best Father ever. Your timing of things is always perfect. Nobody comes close to You. You are always working in our lives and weaving things together for the good. Your ways are so much higher than ours. You know everything. We know nothing. Place Your kindness, humility, and love into all our hearts and minds and help us to share it with each other in the world. Father, so many things have changed in the world in this past year due to covid issues, and I know that all of this is part of Your perfect plan, but many have become even more "rushed" than ever before. It seems that few people seem to have time for a simple "hello" as they pass one another, walking by. Their cellphones have become their "master" and they have let fear rule in their hearts and minds. Sometimes I wonder, "where is God in your life?" "Do you remember Him?" But, then, You bring something into my life (a person, place, or thing) that shows me that there is still goodness here on earth and that there are still many believers among us. Thank You Jesus. I praise You Lord always. You always know what I need (even before I realize it). Thank You for bringing the joy into my heart and for delighting me with all Your goodness and glory. You are truly amazing and wonderful. You are the most high God Almighty. Thank You for spending time with little O me and for everything You do in my life and for me. Thank You for all my benefits and blessings Lord. As insignificant as I am, You love me as if I was the only person in the world (as You do with all Your children). Thank You for making me feel so special to You. Help me to not take You for granted and remind me of Your heavenly, loving presence within me and all around me. Thank You for all that You reveal, teach, and show me. Let my eyes stay focused on You. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful prayer sweet Janet. Amen! You are not insignificant but of great value to Him and to us. But it is true that He loves us with that perfect love. He will never leave you and you are forever surrounded by His peace. God bless and guide you always dear sister.
DeleteTake delight in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4). Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. (Proverbs 22:6). The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my Father and His angels. (Revelation 3:5). Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains. Let them give thanks to the LORD for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for mankind, for He breaks down gates of bronze and cuts through bars of iron. (Psalm 107:13-16).
ReplyDeleteHe is the only one who knows the desires of our hearts. That is such a comfort to me. He knows the words of my heart and my dreams, and goals and even my fears. But comforts me through His Spirit and I know all will be alright. God bless you Janet and all my dear ones.
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet Jeanne. I hope and pray that you and Gabriel had a very enjoyable evening and made many great memories together for years to come! God bless!
DeleteThanks my dear sister! We had a really special time together and the sweetest part was I got to read to Gabriel about Baby Jesus! God bless you too! Praying for God to open a new door for you. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteJust heard the news of the tornado's in AR & KY. Praying for all affected.
ReplyDeleteAnd praying for friends in Erlanger and Cincinnati too.
ReplyDeleteLord, we pray your protection over all those in the path of storms and disasters. Let us hear of and all be encouraged by the miracles of your interventions.
ReplyDeleteFast forwarding your prayer into 2022.
DeleteAMEN to that! Fast forwarding 🙏💕🌈
DeletePraying with you dear Peter and Audra! Amen and Amen. May God shelter, protect and save His people in need. He is greater than any natural disaster. He is above it all.
ReplyDeleteMay God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, body, and soul be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24).
ReplyDeleteNothing is beyond the ability of Almighty God. He is ALL MIGHTY! Unlimited in any direction, in any dimension including time and space.
ReplyDeleteWhat is impossible in the limited capacity of this Earthly realm, is possible with God.
Luke 18:27 "And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."
One definition of a miracle is: "an extra-ordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs."
Our concerns, hopes, dreams and plans may require nothing short of a miracle to come into being.
Praying for a family of Mom and two teenage sons for years now, it seems the more I pray the worse their dire situation gets. I've been asking and seeking on their behalf. Now, I'm KNOCKING! Lord God, W,E,A, need a miracle. I'm knocking on the Throne of Grace, please deliver an answer that only Heaven can, that will meet their needs, thank You Lord, Amen.
Peter, I am in similar constant prayer for a family in need of God. Giving it all up to Him and His timing without intervention of my will is working. Praise the Lord!
DeleteJoining Jeanne, Janet and Peter this morning in prayer- thank you Jesus , thank you! 🙏
ReplyDeleteReading these hopefully posts of encouragement, prayers &, scriptures, may I add my hopes & desires also. Praying that in God's time, (to quote above scripture) that God's power break down the gates of bronze & cuts through the bars of iron in my daughter's heart & she softens her heart towards me. In Jesus' name. AMEN! 🙏🙏💕🌈
ReplyDeleteHe can and He will, our dear Jan. And I'll keep praying until you say, HE DID!🙏🙏💕🌈⁵
DeleteMuch Love and Many Prayers.
Brie.
Joining the JC prayer warriors for not only the intentions listed above, but also for those not listed and are quiet in your hearts.
ReplyDeleteSo busy today being a Christmas Elf. I know I must rest before my biopsy on Wednesday but it's Christmas time and I may not feel like doing anything next week. But God has my back. Read all your sweet posts. Love what Suzanne said. Amen to that. God bless all those who are seen and unseen and bring them answered prayers. Dear Anonymous, joining prayers that you will feel God's presence around you and guiding you. His Spirit is your Helper. Trust Him to put things back together right. Seek Him and He will be found. Believe you can do all things with God's help. Seek Jesus and trust in His Words.
ReplyDeletePhilippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Why does the blog look different when I comment? I had to check the box saying I'm not a robot. Oh well.
ReplyDeleteSorry about that. I was checking some different blog settings. We've discovered that this site now has a setting of not displaying all comments at once if the number of comments exceeds 200. This is only a problem on some days right now, but probably will be a problem in future years. This basically means it will require some additional clicks to get to the final page of the latest comments (i.e. "Load More" after 200 comments). I wish there was a different way for it to work but am hoping this isn't an obstacle for folks. Thanks for being here.
DeleteAs Maplewood stated in an earlier crossover post...December is a great, special and wonderful month. A month in remembrance of our Savior’s birth, a month when hope and redemption came into the world, a month of jubilation, celebration, a month that will forever be cherished!
ReplyDeleteChris' prayer reminds us, God KNOWS the needs we have.
To celebrate the 11th day of this celebratory month, I plan to give JESUS "K" gifts of KINDNESS to everyone I encounter today. When the Holy Spirit controls our lives He will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, KINDNESS, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Come Holy Spirit, Come! AMEN
I'm gathering in ALL the fruit, Brie! Great Love and Blessings to you!
DeleteAmen, blessed!
DeleteThank you KINDLY dear sister, for this morning message ♥️
DeleteThanks dear Brie! He sure knows all my concerns and I do bring my burdens to Him because He can handle them so much better than I can. His KINDNESS is amazing. Just like His unconditional Love! He is ALL KNOWING and KNOWLEDGEABLE too. Sweet sister, You have already shown me Kindness today by your beautiful post that lifted me. May God shower you and all of us with His loving Kindness and tender mercies today as we PRAISE HIM with every breath! Praying for His Healing to wash over all of us and our loved ones. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteDeuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Psalm 9:9-10
“The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.
And those who know your name put their trust in you,
for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.”
Psalm 18:6
“In my distress I called upon the LORD;
to my God I cried for help.
From his temple he heard my voice,
and my cry to him reached his ears.”
Thank you, Jeanne, for your annointed words and scriptures. I receive them into my spirit, my cup overflows with Blessings! Speaking Blessings, Great Love, and God's Abundant Life over you and your family.
DeleteYes, thank you dear Jeanne for sharing the word. Nourishment for the day. Blessings to you also. 💕
DeleteI gift my Lord the "K" words of KEEN and KNOWLEDGE. In Proverbs 13:15-17 it says: "KEEN insight wins favor, but the conduct of the treacherous ends in destruction. Every shrewd person acts with KNOWLEDGE, but a fool displays his folly. Thank you, Lord that You have given us good sense and good understanding. We will follow after Your Truth, which brings us to a place yielding Great Life and Happiness. In Jesus' name, the one who holds ALL KNOWLEDGE, AMEN and AMEN.
ReplyDeleteGood morning JC Warriors. Praying for you all this morning. I love the choice of KINDNESS for today. In this fallen world and at this time of the year, KINDNESS is a great focus for today. Lifting you all up to our Lord and Savior this morning.
ReplyDeleteSC Anonymous
"Bring Me all your concerns, including your dreams."
ReplyDeleteLord Jesus I bring all my concerns, all my hopes, my plans, my needs and all my dreams to You.
I invite You into all these aspects of my life, I share them with You .
I ask You to take away any of these that are not of You, and to work your way, your will into all those that are of You to bring them into reality. My hearts desire is to be a clean vessel active and fit for Your Kingdom purposes, amen.
And lifting as well SC. Kindness is one of the fruit of the Spirit. It must be practiced each & everyday by God's people, by everyone.
ReplyDeleteBusy sidewalks...hurried shoppers...distracted drivers...it's Christmas time in the city!
ReplyDeleteYet, we are reminded: "Do not try to hurry this process. If you want to work with Me, you have to accept My time frame. Hurry is not in My nature."
Might I suggest a Christmas gift for yourself, or someone you love? It's a game changer!
"The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by a Christian author, John Mark Comer.
What "KEEPERS" we put in our Lord's Bouquet
ReplyDeleteAnd collectively gave to Him today:
KINDNESS
KING
KNOWLEDGE
ALL KNOWING
KEEN
KNOWLEDGEABLE
KINGDOM
KNOWS
May I please have December 13 devotion
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