Come to Me with your gaping emptiness, knowing that in Me you are complete. As you rest quietly in My Presence, My Light within you grows brighter and brighter. Facing the emptiness inside you is simply the prelude to being filled with My fullness. Therefore, rejoice on those days when you drag yourself out of bed, feeling sluggish and inadequate. Tell yourself that this is a perfect day to depend on Me in childlike trust. If you persevere in this dependence as you go through the day, you will discover at bedtime that Joy and Peace have become your companions. You may not realize at what point they joined you on your journey, but you will feel the beneficial effects of their presence. The perfect end to such a day is a doxology of gratitude. I am He from whom all blessings flow!2 Corinthians 4:6
English Standard Version
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 5:3,6
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3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Colossians 2:9-10
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9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, 10 and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority.
Psalm 150:6
English Standard Version
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
My Prayer
Lord, you are my strength. May your will be done today. Let light shine out of darkness. May my day be about thirsting for righteousness. You are the great provider. You are the head of all. In You the whole fullness of deity dwells. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. I praise the Lord.
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Once AGAIN God through Sarah "coincidentally" (joke) have hit me directly in the area that I needed God today. I am dealing with an unpleasant situation where it will be necessary to rely on His help and wisdom as I am in uncharted waters with my circumstances. Thank you for reminding me it is all in Your grace Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
ReplyDelete🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Delete😁 dox·ol·o·gy
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a liturgical formula of praise to God.
"after the singing of the doxology the congregation separated"
And I thought my "little" professional challenges were "uncharted waters", the irony then to now, and God's grace are unmistakable. JC today confirms our consensus mission statement on my daughter created positivity board: Never give up, Never Surrender with a gratitude attitude!
DeleteA "doxology of gratitude" is for all of us as Audra has pointed out. And your prayers JC Warriors for me have undoubtedly contributed to the Peace and yes, Joy that I'm experiencing... still not at 100% joy as Paul wrote but certainly closer to there than fear and unhappiness. May we all experience today, as we approach the ultimate joy in the remembrance and holiday commemorating the birth of God's Son, who represents the ULTIMATE joy for us all... eternal love with family and God in the next life. Amen.
Your words hit me just as hard as JC. Thank you for sharing.
DeleteAmen! And I was blessed by your gratitude attitude, mad🦊.
DeleteI also enjoyed a radio program yesterday that reminded me of the greatest GIFT of Christmas, that given by GOD who gave us the SON as man. A sacrifice so great so that we may spend eternity with Him, You won't find a gift like that on Amazon or during a sale at your local retailer. Let us ReJOYce with each other, praising Him from whom all blessings flow!
Re-JOY-sing now and praising God from Whom all blessings flow! All my losses are in the past; I am praising God for what I have now and moving on with all that still remains.
DeleteAs Paul said to the Philippians,
3 Whatever happens, dear friends, be glad in The Lord. Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God is calling us up to Heaven because of what Christ Jesus did for us! Amen.
Amen MadFox. Never Surrender with a gratitude attitude! Woke up with joy, peace and hope. Amen Audra and Brie! We have the ultimate gift that keeps on giving!!
DeleteBrie, I’m Re-JOY-sing with you! Hallelujah!
I love this thought from Brennan Manning: To be grateful for an unanswered prayer, to give thanks in a state of interior desolation, to trust in the love of God in the face of the marvels, cruel circumstances, obscenities and commonplaces of life is to whisper a doxology in darkness.
DeleteThanks to all of you praise Jesus for this forum of believers
DeleteJesus , 🙏 thank you for your messages to keep on humbling more souls, a lot more people shall acknowledge the work you have done at Calvary, forgiveness is a beautiful opportunity by God himself and we must provide amongst brethren and for those who trespassed against us in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen !!!
Delete"I am thankful for..." this has been my practice of late. Some days I have to make myself remember the many blessings God has provided. Other days, it's automatic. My goal is to make thankfulness my first nature and not something I finally come around to. In a very short time, I see that God has given me so much more for which to be thankful than I can count. Prayers that I continue this practice and for you, MadFox; God knows your need and you have a great body of believers claiming your victory right along with you.
ReplyDeleteThe celebration of our Lord’s entry into His creation is seven days away. As an airline pilot says, “we our preparing for our final descent” into our destination. Historically, the gospel account of Matthew & Luke is read in this “final descent”. Today, Matthew 1:1-17 is the traditional reading. It is the genealogy of Jesus. This has never qualified to be a part of any Christmas pageant and can be easily skipped over but let’s stop here for a moment “and hear the angels sing” a message to us. Jesus’ heritage is hardly squeaky clean as some believers think we need to be to be “worthy” in the work of God. Yet, amidst these highs and lows of character (some are beyond low), God’s plan of salvation proceeds and no one gets airbrushed out of Jesus’ family picture. Take heart, brother and sister in Christ, you always have been and you always will be in Jesus’ family portrait. Even now, the picture is being taken and it’s not a selfie. Come stand beside me, we are in the picture together.
ReplyDelete❤️❤️. My heart is full! Thank you for your words Bob! I love the thought of not being “air brushed” out! Unconditional love and forgiveness! What a gift!!!!! ❤️❤️
DeleteThank you Bob..so comforting.
Delete...no one gets airbrushed out of Jesus’ family picture. Take heart, brother and sister in Christ, you always have been and you always will be in Jesus’ family portrait... WHEW! Thank You Jesus. Amen
DeleteAmen Bob and Brie. Those phrases knocked the wind outta me as I read them again here from you both. What amazing thoughts to consider God’s gracious and generous plans including us. Wowza. Thank you, Papa, for your great grace!! ❤️
DeleteAmen! I love this visual and so does my heart. I cling to it today as I get ready for work and during the day. I so appreciate all of you. I’ve been ready along with you for about two weeks now and am getting to know this wonderful group of believers. Thank you all.
Delete*reading along
DeleteAwesome Bob! Your words are so true and what a privilege it is to be the daughter of the Most High! So happy to be in Jesus’ family portrait with my family of believers. We are truly of one accord and richly blessed.
DeleteWelcome LizD. We are glad to have you join our Prayer Warrior Family, where we are one, and Prayer, Praise, and Thanks Abound 24/7 in Jesus' Name.
DeleteStill resonates 4 years later. Thank you, Bob.
DeleteYes it does for me too! So grateful!
DeleteTo be in HIS PRESENCE is the greatest joy, even despite the cares of the world demanding our attention. I could not rest, so I came to my secret place to read my favorite blog and what do you know @MadFox it punched me in my face so to speak but it also brought me joy, because as I was reading my journal I have been crying out over finances the last two years and no matter how hard I tried nothing made sense during the pandemic; loss of job, new job pays less, everything we need to survive cost more and I could not seem to hear a solution from HIM. "In faith, thank Me for your problem. Ask Me to open your eyes and your heart to all that I am accomplishing through this difficulty." This is what we are required to do. For HIM to move in our life, the key word is FAITH. Reading my journal this morning from just three months ago, every prayer on my prayer list is answered, wait let me rephrase that, answered and some! God did more than I asked and HE did it suddenly. I want to encourage someone today; GOd IS LISTENING, but on HIS time and not ours. If HE did for ME, HE WILL do it for you as well!
DeleteHave a blessed beyond measure Sunday; MUST grab a few hours of sleep before worship time.
IN HIS LOVE
"when you drag yourself out of bed, feeling sluggish and inadequate. Tell yourself that this is a perfect day to depend on Me"...
ReplyDeleteThis has been me lately. I used to be fired up for everyday but the world has beat me up over the last couple of years through business and relationships and I find it very difficult to wake up and auto-generate positive energy. I know that I know that I know that God allows this as he is doing his perfect work in my heart showing me that I cannot rely on this world or anything in business or relationships to fill me. It's like refining through the fire. It hurts but I trust he is doing what he needs to do in me. Ouch but Thank You Lord for your love for me
Well said! ❤️����
DeleteI relate to this part of the reading so much... its hard facing the day but here i am reminded to face that emptiness and allow God to fill it. Being filled by him and only him is the reason I get out of bed and face another day. By Jesus's grace and mercy when i get home and lay in bed i can say "I made it, thank you GOD for doing it for me because i couldnt".
DeleteI pray for you, Anonymous and Riseup, for everyone hurting and struggling to make it through the day. Tidings of comfort and joy.
DeleteRise up. You and I are in similar circumstances. I am trusting in God to work on me, like you, to get through this chapter of my/your life. I am confident He will do so. Godspeed.
ReplyDeleteYes Madfox, He can do it. He will do it. And next year at this time, we'll see that HE DID DO IT!
DeleteFasten your seatbelt and get ready for the landing!
Today's reading and past and present posts are the remedy for Covid fatigue and holiday blues. Thank you Jesus, fill me up with one day's portion of grace.
DeleteFastened in and ready for more victories to come. I will sing of the good deeds of the Lord. I will proclaim His mercy and faithfulness. I have seen it in my life so many times and I just have to say Thank You Lord!
DeleteGod help me cause this is me everyday 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
ReplyDeleteLord, after losing my mother on Thanksgiving I'm finding it difficult to embrace the joy of Christmas during these dark days. Please be my light in this Darkness and let me embrace Your joy and find the strength to Praise You In This Storm, amen
ReplyDeletePraying for you PererC to keep God's Light shining. So sorry to hear about your mother. KS
DeleteUgh, so sorry to hear this, PererC. Praying for peace and joy for you and your family this holiday season. I ask that Jesus wraps his heavenly arms around you and comfort you and yours.
DeletePererC - Holidays are very difficult - This was discussed in Grief Share.
DeletePsalm 30:5 "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Joining JC Warriors in praying for joy and strength. God bless you. Make me a blessing to those whose path I cross.
I lost my mom 3 years ago, I miss her so very much. It's hard, PererC, very difficult SassyMom. I pray for you for all that are grieving. It truly is a Victory either way as long as we always seek Jesus first.
DeleteI lost my mom 37 years ago at holiday time, and still some pain remains. By and by, the Lord fills those holes with the promise of heaven, and shared experiences of joyful memories. Bless all who grieve loss.
DeletePererC, may our God give you great comfort during this time. Amen
DeleteAmen! We all miss our loved ones so much but God’s love fills those holes in our hearts perfectly.
DeleteThank you sweet Jesus for comforting all the broken hearts who miss their dear ones especially now at Christmas time. What a glorious reunion we will have in the Glory Land!
Praying for you PererC that God will meet you at your point of need! Keep seeking Him . Grace and comfort to you .
DeleteThankfulness and Trust are the keys to God turning my health around and that of my little grandsons who are sick. Prayers for all of them and safety for each of them and all of you!
ReplyDeleteJC was me yesterday and I'm so thankful for the good rest I finally got last night. It's turned everything around.
Prayers for all of you, knowing He knows what each of you need/want.
Have a blessed day.
Norah - praying that you and your grandsons continue to feel God's presence and healing. KS
DeleteTo GOD be all the glory and honor! Norah, keep trusting and thanking Him, you know He is able to do ALL but fail. Your JC family are believing with you and trusting the greatest physician of all, JESUS!
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Norah - Praying for you and your loved ones as you pray for us.
DeletePraying for you and your family, Norah.
DeletePraying for your grandsons, Norah. Have mercy sweet Jesus. My daughter's firstborn Juan Carlos has a mass on his liver (bruiselike). His blood work came back all good, next is a CT scan. I pray for all who are ill. We call out to you, Lord, divine healer, almighty, most merciful. I pray for their caregivers and doctors; guide us and give us strength.
DeleteHow is Juan Carlos, Loveconquersall?
DeleteJuan Carlos CT scan showed a fatty liver last year; doctor was not concerned; will monitor. He has been ok. He resulted losing his taste/smell today...covid. He's fine..daughter improving. I'm I'm walking by faith..praying without ceasing..thanking Jesus. Lord have mercy..spare Mateo and Jairo please Lord. Jesus I trust in you. Much love, Brie. Love your songs!!
DeleteA joyful, grateful heart is before Your throne of grace this morning, sayng thank You for another day to walk with You, talk to You, trust You, rest in Your Presence and receive Your Peace that surpasses ALL my understandings.
ReplyDeleteThank You for the blessed assurance, that in You, we are complete! You fill the void and emptiness we may feel as we go through this journey call life, always cheering us on and never leaving us. Thank You Father!
Yes indeed, You are from Whom ALL blessings flow! Help us to never take that for granted, but rejoice in thanksgiving to Your Holy name.
I Thank You for answered prayers, thank You for what You have started, because I know whatever it is, You are about to bring it to complete perfection as only You can! Thanking You now in advance for the many testimonies that are on the way as we prepare to cross over to 2020, in Jesus name. Amazing, Awesome, wonderful Counselor, my Father, THANK YOU!
JC family, this God we serve is exactly who He says He is, the Great "I AM". Take courage in believing this 'TRUTH' with all your heart and keep pressing forward for that price that is yours: His love, His grace, His mercy, His provision, His healing, His abundance and ALL of His Promises, that are YES and AMEN!
Know that the emptiness you may feel, is God's desire to fill you with His Presence and Peace, receive it and stay blessed!
Standing in prayers with and for each of you. Cast all your cares upon Him, rest and enjoy this day He has made.
Maplewood NJ
Maplewood, thank you. I will read your prayer again and again. Thank you, Jesus, for Norah, my blessing from you.
DeleteI have you on my mind Norah; and Maplewood my blessings from God. I am so exhausted with everything but I will not give up. I will just be still with my savior.
DeleteAmen dear Maplewood. Timeless truth and a great spiritual breakfast for my soul!
DeleteI am forever grateful for the gift 💝 of “Reconciliation “ through Jesus who brings my mind to a place of forgiveness, gratitude, and love…… this has given me great comfort in a time of legal battles with a brother…. greed, pride, ego, have no power…. we are more than conquerors!!!!! in HIS name ‼️‼️‼️‼️🎄🎁🎄🎁
DeletePererC, our hearts hurt for you, but we have this trust in our COMFORTER, knowing that He's with you, knows about the pain you and your family are in and He is never leaving you. He will give you that strength and bring joy back into your life, He will turn your darkness in light and becasue you trust Him enough to ask for strength to Praise Him in Your storm, my dear, rest assure that you have pleased the Lord and He is working it all out! Believe and keep trusting. We are standing in prayers with you. God bless.
ReplyDeleteMaplewood NJ
'As you rest quietly in My Presence, My Light within you grows brighter and brighter'. What a comforting thought and ties in with 'Be still and know that I am God". Praying for you all as we sit quietly in His Presence and the light within us grows brighter and brighter.
ReplyDeleteStay connected to The Vine, friends.
This is the 3rd Christmas my beloved husband is in heaven. Focusing on Gods love and blessings thru these times. The light in the darkness.Struggling to rest in the peace that God provides. Lord , I pray that I embrace the peace that you promise in your Word. Strengthen my broken heart. Guide me to make wise decisions especially with finances during the year to come and not make emotional, impulsive decisions. Open my eyes to how I can better serve your kingdom. Thank you for the promise that Christ has delivered in His birth, crucifixion and resurrection , in this I know that here on earth we are only a glimpse in time when compared to our eternity with You, and where we all will be joined with our precious loved ones again. Amen
ReplyDeletePurplemartin- May you find joy, peace and happiness this season through the gift God gave us and the good memories of your dear husband.
DeleteBlessings and Peace.
Maplewood NJ
Dear PM, praying that this 4th year of your loss, you are experiencing the faithfulness of God. "He sticketh closer than a brother", in the case of widows, He is closer than your loss. You hold a special place in His heart. Hallelujah!
DeleteDear purplemartin, I can only imagine your great pain of missing your dear husband. I’m praying God has comforted your heart and guided your steps this year. Cherish the beautiful memories and know God’s promises are trustworthy and you will be with your beloved husband again. Your love for each other is forever. God knows all the words in your heart and understands just how you feel. Rest in His true love and peace.
Deletepurplemartin - AMEN!!! Thank you for your prayer. Our hearts are sad, but we have the hope and promise of eternity with Jesus and our loved ones.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter and son in love are positive. Thank you Jesus for your presence in our lives through the good and difficult times. Jesus I trust in you. I lift all my JC WARRIORS to you Lord in prayer. We all suffer in different ways physically spiritually economically; Lord, you are our strength..our help. Pour your amazing grace over us. Thank you Jesus thank you Jesus. Amen and Amen!
ReplyDelete♥🙏🙏🙏♥ Praying for complete and total healing to fill up your daughter and son in love, and for all affected by the scourge of covid. May they be filled with His Fullness, until His Healing, His Joy, and His Peace are their companions once again.
DeleteLoveconquersall- I'm keeping your family in my prayers. No matter what the outcome of our lives, God remains faithful. He promised healing and I am believing in that for them. Sending blessings and peace your way and their way, in Jesus' name.
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Dear LCA, your loved ones are being lifted in prayer for NO complications, quick recovery & complete healing. A shield of protection for other loved ones. Amen
DeleteAmen! I join in prayers for healing and no complications! Thank you Jesus!
DeletePraying with my family here for God’s healing power to bring your dear daughter and son in love back to perfect health. Amen and Thank You Jesus!
DeleteLCA praying for complete healing for your family. All JC family are in my prayers. Love to each of you. Mindy
DeleteAmen thank you Jesus. Prayers are being prayed for you and yours dear sister.
ReplyDeleteBlessings from France
Father, please comfort, love, and strengthen us with Your perfect peace and will, and bless and keep us close in Your loving, healing arms and heart. Remove this covid virus from the earth and all the bad things it brought upon us and let Your glory shine through the good things that came from it. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always.
ReplyDeleteAmen Janet! ��
DeleteI posted at the top and often think, with the format of this blog that many miss the replies in a 2018 post. My thoughts were similar and am in agreement with you. Janet. COVID is robbing so many of the peace and joy that today's message discusses, I'm convinced that the fraud, lies, and propoganda of the media regarding the disease (and other matters that we rightly refrain from discussing here), could through mighty prayerS by the ENTIRE American Christian community, be overcome and yield a great "re-awakening of faith" in the USA. Faith, HOPE, and love. Hope for our nation is absolutely in keeping with our faith and love of our neighbor. In Him we pray. AMEN.
DeleteYes and Amen! Let us be a witness and a participant.
DeleteMadfox, I do read all posts everyday. I have found so many golden nuggets and buried treasure in 2017, 18, and 19 posts; where golden nuggets and buried treasures are concerned, I don't want to miss a thing!
DeleteKeep smiling, keep shining! HIS Light within you is growing brighter and brighter!
Amen dear Janet! Waiting on the Lord because He keeps His promises!
DeleteI also enjoy the discovery of all posts, once, sometimes twice a day. I was so surprised when I found one of mine from last year, I know there will be more. Isn't it amazing how perfect all the words are that are contained in this Payton Place! A family that prays together stays together. Love yous!
DeleteThis came to me from the Holy Spirit this morning and I had to share it with you.
ReplyDeleteYou say to me
Bend your knee
Pray to me
You will see
Why to heed
My word indeed
It will be
All you need
Thank You Jesus 😊
All we need. Clinging to that for so many in this season. Thank you Janet!
DeleteLove it. Amen.
DeleteBeautiful Janet, thank you for sharing 🥰
DeleteThat’s lovely and true! Thank you Janet!
DeleteGracious Father, Thank You for waking me up to this cold white snowy day in Your Presence! It's a beautiful sight outside, a morning blessing only from You!
ReplyDeleteWhatever You are trying to teach me during periods of emptiness, may I be reminded that it is because my soul is expanding by Your Divine hands so I can be filled with more of You. Let this desire to serve You and follow Your lead more, cause me to always give of myself to others in need. May Your love for me be enough to be fully filled, lacking nothing. Thank You for the promises to give me everything, as I surrender everything I am and have to You, knowing that I can stake my life on this promise. Whatever emptiness I may feel, I dig deep and trust You, because You answer prayers given in faith. I speak life and fulfillment to every empty area in my life, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
The real truth is, emptiness and restlessness will be there because we were actually created with this emptiness that literally nothing in this world can fill. But Jesus promised to be there in the darkness and fill that void. Being human means we have to allow ourselves to feel and experience that emptiness because it is a hole made for only Christ Jesus, a dwelling place for Him within our hearts. However, God doesn’t just fill our emptiness. In certain seasons of our lives, He sometimes widens it. Why? Because our emptiness can help us recognize our soul’s truer desires, love and longing for our Creator and Father. We must trust Him!
“It takes more faith to believe He’s good and kind and present when He walks through darkness with us instead of plucking us from it.” (unknown).
Tis a great Season! Blessing and Peace now and forever through Christ Jesus, the One and Only reason for this celebration!!
Maplewood, NJ
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DeleteEmptiness: A reminder that my soul is expanding by Your Divine Hands so I can be filled with more of You.
Thanks for this new and improved perspective, Maplewood NJ, to carry me through all the times I experience a hole in my soul.
That was beautiful, Maplewood, many thanks!
DeleteBravo Maplewood! Love the "unknown" quote! Amen
DeleteAmen Jersey friend.
DeleteI loved your words. I am grateful fir my emptiness so You can fill me up with all joy, peace, hope and love. Let’s empty ourselves of all the chaff so we can be filled with the bread of life.
DeleteAbsolutely Maplewood and Amen to that 🙏.
DeletePrayers requested for God's Wisdom as I leave home to go help my brother start to clear out his home. Praying for a new home for him and the successful sale of the current one, which is too much for him to manage with aphasia,and too hard for me to manage from afar with my health situations. Thanks Warriors!
ReplyDeletePraying God will make a Way for your brother and that your cleaning will go smoothly. God is preparing a new home for him and will guide his steps according to His will and plan. May He heal both your weaknesses and guide you to perfect health, joy and fulfillment. Thank You Jesus!
DeleteO Wisdom of our God Most High,
Deleteguiding creation with power and love:
come to teach us the path of knowledge!
May the Lord guide you and your brother as you manage all your affairs. May He hold your hands and show you the way 🙏. Praise the Lord continually and always.
DeleteBrie, don't be afraid or dismayed. The Lord goes before you guiding you through it all. Thank you Jesus!
DeleteWhat a difference a year makes!
DeleteMy brother Keith is in a lovely apartment home, next door to his ex and one of his sons. His ex is a big blessing.
I now drive in very early every Sunday morning and stay through Tuesday. Whether or not I am able to post on those days, I am always thinking of, and praying for you and yours. I love this JC Family.
We have a person of interest for the home sale, which is only one prayer away. Thanks for yours! Much Love, Brie.
You got them sister! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
DeleteFrom our Devotion PSALM 150
ReplyDeleteLet everything alive give praises to The Lord! And now, You praise Him! Hallelujah!
From LUKE 24:
CELEBRATING LIFE IS CELEBRATING GOD
And they worshipped Him, and returned to Jerusalem filled with Mighty Joy, and were continually in the temple, praising God!
Thank You God, that I can always choose to speak positive faith filled words. Yes, I am thankful for all You have given me.
Father God, I love my life because...
...because Jesus, You are in it every minute to win it!
DeleteAwesome Brie!💗
DeleteAnd underneath are the everlasting Arms. We are taken care of and have every reason to rejoice and be glad.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU JESUS!!!!! Debbi's Covid test came back NEGATIVE. Debbi is very thankful and grateful for all the prayers of JC Prayer Warriors. Sassy Mom is PRAISING THE LORD!!!!! Joining in prayer for all the mentioned prayer request. Praying for you as you pray for me. LOVE MY JC FAMILY!!!
ReplyDeletePraise dancing commence sassymom! Continuous prayers Brie for moving, sale, and His perfect timing and peace. Mindy
DeletePraising the Lord with you Sassy Mom!! Amen and Amen!
DeletePray with us Omicron has reached Kenya. Please share tips we will really appreciate yayalisarose@gmail.com.I am down with body aches, fever and sneezing going for a tset tomorrow .God is my healer, we will get theough this .My daughter is away at camp so I get to rest a lot.
ReplyDeletePraying with you dear Min that your test will be negative. Stay very safe and take care of yourself. Thanking God for His faithfulness in protecting and healing you and your loved ones. God is the Greatest Physician. Be not afraid. I'm glad you have a little time to rest while your daughter is at camp. May God put a hedge of protection around her too. Much love sweet Min!
DeleteJoining in prayers for Min Ahadi and her daughter. Father, please place Your hedge of protection around Your children and let them be in Your loving care during this virus pandemic. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
DeletePraying for your symptoms to be light Min. Hubby & I went for testing yesterday after our quarantine is about over. I got hit with such brutal body aches, hubby did not. I used eucalyptus globulus, comfrey cream for the aches. Warrior oil was our choice to keep the virus at bay. Will keep you in prayer dear friend. This too shall pass.🙏💕
DeleteJoining in prayer for you min Ahadi! God has your back and you are strong and healthy. Fear not, this too shall pass. 🙏
DeleteThird Friday in Advent
ReplyDeleteOur God comes and keeps silence no longer. (Psalm 50:3a)
The LORD is near. (Philippians 4:5b)
Historically, on this day, the tone of Advent changes. Up to this day, the spirit was one of coming in the future. Beginning with today, the spirit changes to one of immediacy of the LORD’s coming.
The opening antiphon to be chanted/sung switches from Come, let us worship the LORD, the King who is to come, to The LORD is close at hand; come let us worship Him; the gospel readings are from the birth narratives of Matthew and Luke; and in evening prayer (vesper service), the ‘O Antiphons’ which have been paraphrased into what we know as O Come, O Come, Emmanuel highlight the prayer time. The antiphons are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but present ones as well. Their repeated use of the imperative "Come!" embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah.The purpose of praying the O Antiphons in the evening is to intensify the desire for the LORD’s return and to develop greater expectation of His imminent return. When prayer is taken seriously, it molds the heart according to the prayer offered. When I pray for you, it increases my love for you. With an increased love for you, all interactions will be more loving in nature. Thus with the O Antiphons being prayed in the final days of Advent, our hearts increase in anticipation of the LORD’s return greatly affecting who we are.
There are seven O Antiphons, one for each of the last seven days of Advent. When you hear O Come, O Come, Emmanuel amid the Christmas music, you will normally hear just 3-4 of the verses. It has been thought that the verses are a progression through the Old Testament.
From He Cometh by Fr. McGarry: in the first, O Sapientia, we take a backward flight into the recesses of eternity to address Wisdom, the Word of God. In the second, O Adonai, we have leaped from eternity to the time of Moses and the Law of Moses (about 1400 B.C.). In the third, O Radix Jesse, we have come to the time when God was preparing the line of David (about 1100 B.C.). In the fourth, O Clavis David, we have come to the year 1000. In the fifth, O Oriens we see that the line of David is elevated so that the peoples may look on a rising star in the east, and hence in the sixth, O Rex Gentium, we know that He is king of all the world of man. This brings us to the evening before the vigil, and before coming to the town limits of Bethlehem, we salute Him with the last Great O, O Emmanuel, God-with-us.
The antiphons with dates, scriptures and a prayer:
17 December: O Sapientia (O Wisdom)
Isaiah 28:29 Isaiah 11:2-3
O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge!
18 December: O Adonai (O Lord)
Exodus 24:12 Isaiah 11:4-5; Isaiah 33:22
O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with your mighty power!
19 December: O Radix Jesse (O Root of Jesse)
Isaiah 11:1 Isaiah 11:10; Micah 5:2
O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay!
20 December: O Clavis David (O Key of David)
Isaiah 22:22 Isaiah 42:7
O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness!
21 December: O Oriens (O Dayspring)
Isaiah 60:1-2 Malachi 4:2
O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death.
22 December: O Rex Gentium (O King of the Nations)
DeleteIsaiah 2:4 Isaiah 9:6; Isaiah 64:8
O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust!
23 December: O Emmanuel (O God with us)
Isaiah 7:14 NRSV
O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God! To be noted, if you take the first letter of each Latin antiphon it makes the acrostic SARCORE. Spelled backwards, it is EROC RAS which translated from the Latin is, “Tomorrow, I will be there.”
So what could you do with all this?
You could offer the appropriate prayer before retiring at night.
You could read/sing the daily verse the (here is the link for all the verses):
Lyrics to O Come O Come Emmanuel https://dailyprayer.us/Christian_song_lyrics/Christian_song_lyrics.php?s=o_come_o_come_emmanuel
And if you want to sing with the Piano Guys:
O come, O come, Emmanuel - (Piano/Cello) - The Piano Guy
https://youtu.be/iO7ySn-Swwc
You could sit quietly and reflect on the scriptures; I would suggest reading the whole paragraph from which the verse is taken.
Or do whatever you feel drawn to do. Be blessed! The LORD is near and that is a good thing!
God be with you, Bob
Thanks again Bob! Let your light so shine.
DeleteAmen! Thank you Bob and MadFox. Peace be with you both!
DeleteI'm learning so much! Thank you Bob for taking me to the realms of undiscovered Christian history. God bless you! ♥️🙏
DeleteSo what can I do with all of this?
DeleteO come, Desire of the nations, bind
in one the hearts of all mankind;
bid every strife and quarrel cease
and fill the world with Heaven's peace. I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. I yield. So help me God. Amen
This devotion is perfect for today. So much to do and so little time to do it. I was in the middle of wrapping and making cards and I was so weary and then I remembered that Jesus is right here with me. It made all the difference. Everything was so much sweeter. What a friend we have in Him. God bless your days. Praying for Min Ahadi and her loved ones, Ellen's son in love's heart procedure and also her dear son in love who has Covid. They are surrounded in prayer and in the Hands of God and that is a very good place. Dear Norah, Get some rest now. Praying that baby girl will arrive very soon and it will be a time of thanks and rejoicing. Thank You Jesus!
ReplyDeleteHope everyone has a blessed day and remember we don't walk alone and with Jesus comes all Joy and Peace.
Amen sweet, dear Jeanne! God is so good -- Always! His perfect, loving presence is all we ever need. When we remember His presence is with us, what a feeling it gives. May His face shine upon you and yours. God bless!
DeleteThanks my dear sister Janet! Amen to that! We never walk alone. Praise God!
DeleteAudra, Please let us know how Paul is doing. God is with him and holding him close. Thanking Him for His healing power to revive and restore Paul's heart in Jesus' Name. Rest in Him who cares for you dear sister.
ReplyDeletePaul is under hospice care, but does not want anyone hanging out with him. I'll spare you the details and thank you all for your prayers. It's easy to be in denial when faced with a terminal illness in a loved one. I pray we all have the strength to handle whatever is next, one day at a time. And we all know where our strength comes from. Thank you Jesus!
DeleteSo very sorry Paul is being called Home in God's timing. God comfort you and your husband. He knows how Paul feels and he understands your weary hearts. May He give you the strength and everything you need to get through the coming days. Amen Audra. Our help cometh from the Lord who made Heaven and Earth. God bless all of you and stay very close to dear Paul in his time of need. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteThank you Jeanne. Good is so good and with us all every minute. Praying for a peaceful transition.
DeleteOf course....*God
DeletePaul went home to the Lord in February 2022. He's praying for all of us from the other side. 🙏♥️✝️
DeleteAnd they said to Him, "Do you hear what these are saying?" And Jesus said to them, ""Yes, have you never read, "Out of the mouth of infants and nursing babies you have prepared praise'?" (Matthew 21:16). And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6). Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 18:4). But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 3:14-15). Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it." (Mark 10:15). All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children. (Isaiah 54:13).
ReplyDeleteThanks sweet Janet and Amen. So blessed to be surrounded by His love and peace in every situation. He is the light in our darkness and He lights our wilderness crying out Be not afraid.
DeleteTherefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. (Ephesians 5:1).
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, thank You for Your unconditional love for us. Thank You for the faith You have placed in our hearts. Thank You for Your loving hand that guides us and keeps us close in Your heart. I praise You Lord always. Thank You Jesus. You direct our steps and guide our thoughts. You are our Creator and best Father ever. You are God Almighty and there is no other God but You. We live and breath because of You and for You. You hold our hands as we walk through our journeys of life. You are right beside us. You dwell within us and Your ways are stitched upon our hearts and minds. Remind us that You are for us, with us, and work through us. Help us to be more like You and less like us. Let us walk in Your footsteps and in Your ways. Let the power of Your Word compel us to share with others Your steadfast love and sovereignty. Help us serve You daily and not just ourselves. Help us to keep You first and foremost in our hearts, minds, and soul. Show us and teach us Your ways Lord. Open our hearts and minds to receive all that You have for each of us. Let others be drawn to You through us. Thank You for everything Lord. You are truly amazing! In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
You said it beautifully. Amen to that! Let us do our best to make sure He reigns in our hearts above all else. Even while we're doing a million things, He is right there with us loving us perfectly.
DeletePraise the lord . Amen 😇 🙏
ReplyDeleteIn times of stress, staying in bed can be so tempting. Docs tell us that clinical depression can cause extreme fatigue. With illness, often it is the fatigue and being home alone where we feel emptiness.
ReplyDeleteIn the past 6 to 8 weeks that challenge was met with gratitude, in Him there was light. The effects of the maintenance chemo over the past 5 months was a steady decline in the number of red blood cells (RBC) and hemaglobin, which caused even further fatigue and breathing issues. Ultimately, I needed a transfusion of RBC.
SO BLESSED to report feeling amazingly better at the new lower maintenance chemo levels and with having the RBC tank "topped off"! Ha ha! Still grateful to be walking into the infusion center when so many are in wheelchairs or walkers. With gratitude as Sarah writes above, we can then be the light with Him sustaining us by having Joy and Peace with us. Particularly this time of year. To all, a very Merry Christmas season.
It's so evident MadFox that your journey is being used to bless those around you at the infusion center. The light of Jesus is shining bright through your circumstances, you are showing the love of the Lord to those you meet. Keep up the good work of the kingdom! Amen! Hallelujah!
DeleteTalk about being covered by the blood of Jesus!!!! Would we all not realize our"tanks can be topped off" by him 😉. God bless you Mad 🦊, so glad for a restored sense of health that infused you 👏♥️🙏
DeleteYou are still a beacon right through your valleys! Your trust in God is such an inspiration. He sure is sustzaining us and pumping us up with peace and joy just when we need it most. So happy you got over that difficult time and are feeling better. Praying you continue to improve and have a blessed Christmas with your good family. Much love.
DeleteAmen Jan and Audra! So proud of our brother for the way he and God are weathering the storms. The best is yet to come.
I thank God for all of you….you each are such an example of relying on our God at all times. I’m so thankful God has led me to this blog. Many blessings to each one of you!
ReplyDeleteBless you Ellen, and thank you ♥️
DeleteThankful for all my family here. Praying you dear Ellen and Audra will see answers to your prayers. Praying for that. God bless you both and bring your peace.
DeleteGood Morning and God Bless each of you! MadFox, your words ring so clear and true, as do all of you on here (loved your poem from a while back, Janet!). MadFox, yesterday I had a day that you described re: the temptation to stay in bed longer. It did me no good and this morning, I passed up that temptation to have quiet time in the Word. So worth it. Thank you, each and every one for your prayers - know that you have mine.
ReplyDeleteMinAhdi, I'm praying for you and your family. Please keep my oldest son and his family in your prayers. One of the younger boys tested positive for COVID, so the whole family has had to seclude themselves. They will test on Sunday and our prayer is that they are all fine and still able to join us on Christmas Eve.
Jeanne - I'm praying with you to get everything finished up - love how today's devotion was a reality for you. Praying the same for me. That I don't wait to WANT to get things wrapped up, but just DO IT, with joy in my heart.
Praying for each of you to greet this day with the Joy and Peace He has given us. MadFox, I think I see the rays of light you are shining down south! :)
Love and Blessings, JC Family!
Thanks dear Norah. Your prayers made a difference in my day. Love and blessings to you too. Praying for our sweet Min and all our dear ones. Your prayers mean so much. May God heal your grandson with Covid and keep the rest of the family healthy. Everyone be very careful out there. May God heal all those who have the virus and put a hedge of protection around us and our loved ones. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteThose rays of light have reached northern CA after several days of winter storms! Very soon our daylight will start getting longer each day! Come Holy Spirit!
ReplyDeleteIf we meet and you forget me, you have lost nothing; but if you meet JESUS CHRIST and forget Him you have lost everything.
ReplyDeleteBe blessed with the love, presence, protection and guidance of Jesus. Praying for my JC Family as you pray for me.
Amen to that dear Sassy Mom! He is everything and He is enough. Praying with you and for you.
DeletePraising the Lord from Whom all blessings flow. Coming to Him with a grateful heart. He never leaves us.
ReplyDeleteColossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also you are called in one body; and be you thankful.
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Praying for you Jeanne. Our heavenly Father is holding you in His healing, loving arms and He is overjoyed with your beauty. Peace be with you 🙏.
DeleteThe first post entry by our MadFox is for you dear Jeanne. Just to add &, you yourself have quoted: He is your Waymaker, Promise Keeper, Miracle Worker, Light in the darkness! We join you in resoundingly claiming these beautiful attributes of our Lord Jesus Christ! AMEN! Hallelujah! 💕🙏🌈
DeleteI thought the same thing, Jan, re: previous posts being relevant to Jeanne. No doubt the comfort for you Jeanne comes from all directions!
DeleteI so love your calmness, Jeanne; your absolute trust in our loving Heavenly Father. I am adding my prayers to all on here!
DeleteLove, Norah
I love you my sisters. He is indeed my everything. I am resting in His love and care. The peace I feel is His peace. Your prayers and blessings lift me. May God grant all your prayers as you trust in His promises and remain in His presence. Thank You Jesus
DeleteI so thank You, my Heavenly Father, that You are the God of Justice. Justice is being served. Our enemies and their plans have an expiration date. I thank You that expiration date is coming due!!! HALLELUJAH!!! In Jesus's name, AMEN and AMEN
ReplyDeleteMark 12:38. David himself said in the Holy Spirit, 'The Lord said to my Lord,
"Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies beneath your feet"
Should read Mark 12:36.
DeleteAmen, Amen!
DeleteAmen JJ! Heavenly Father, please grant Your angels Your mighty power and strength to fight against all the evil in the world; to hold it back until the great Day of the Lord! In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteAmen and Amen.
DeleteJohn answered and said, "A man can receive nothing unless it has been given him from heaven." (John 3:27). Was it I who conceived all this people? Was it I who brought them forth, that You should say to me, 'Carry them in your bosom as a nurse carries a nursing infant, to the land which You swore to their fathers'? (Numbers 11:12).
ReplyDeleteSo that we confidently say, the LORD is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me? (Hebrews 13:16). My soul, wait in silence for God only, for my hope is from Him. (Psalm 62:5).
DeleteThanks dear Janet! Wonderful truth. With Him by our sides we are not afraid
Delete" Tell yourself that this is a perfect day to depend on Me in childlike trust." That's my day! I know that Joy and Peace as well as Grace and Mercy will join me as I walk through this day. Thank you Lord for the blessed Holy Spirit Himself who lives in me and is my constant companion. He will be joined by Joy, Peace, Grace and Mercy, my house will be full. WOW what a great day this will be!
ReplyDeleteDear SassyMom, I just read the beautiful, encouraging letter your Denise wrote. How pleased our Lord must be with her ministry to the ones who He has entrusted in her care! She definitely has a heart for her charges & pure, true dependency on the Lord's power to help her carry it all out. Thank you for sharing it with us. Bless you, we love you😍🙏🌈
ReplyDeleteLord, as I thrust for righteousness, let your light shine through me in the darkness. May I not be so self absorbed as to miss the opportunity to share your love, to be grateful for the blessings all around me and to be the salt and the light to others.
ReplyDeletePraying for you today my brothers and sisters and also asking for prayer as well as I head to the dentist yet again for more work this morning. Also that PT will soon heal my messed up shoulder.
Lastly, join me in prayer that this Christmas season brings peace and joy to our families and friends and that the message of the season rules over the holiday chaos!
Shalom🙏
Joining in prayer with you Rich C. May this Christmas be a special time with all our loved ones and may we all remember the true reason for the season -- Jesus Christ! May your dentist appointment go splendidly. God bless and Shalom!
DeleteJoining in these prayers to: Our Redeemer, The Great I Am, The Lion of Judah, The King of kings, The Lord of lords, The Promise Keeper, The Waymaker, The One who Illuminates, The one who gives Clear Vision, The One who reveals God's WORD, Our Comforter, Our Helper, His Holiness, The One who Performs Healing Miracles, The One who brings Unity, The Holy Spirit, who is the Giver of Graces and who leads persons to The Father and Son!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
DeleteRich - so waiting to hear that your Dentist appt went well! I get it, Brother...Dentist Anxiety - HA HA. It's real. I also pray with you "that the message of the season rules over the holiday chaos!" Experiencing a bit of the chaos here...family gatherings for 4 days in a row to accommodate everyone's schedules. That's our gift to our offspring: "We're here for you: food, drinks, fun - whenever you are free to come!" Could be exhausting - if I let it, but I'm refusing. :)
DeleteRich, Praying with dear Janet, JJ and Norah that your Dentist appointment went well because God was right there guiding it all. May your shoulder be healed completely dear brother in God’s perfect timing.
DeleteAmen sweet Janet. Yes dear JJ! He is all that! He is Everything we could ever need. We are empowered and equipped by Him. I can do All things through Christ which strengthens me. I am more than a conqueror in Christ Jesus.
Blessed Assurance! Jesus is Mine. Hallelujah
Dear sister Norah, May God strengthen you as you prepare 4 days of fun and food for your dear family. We will have 3 days. God is in our corners. His Spirit will instruct and guide us. His strength and peace belong to us. We are well taken care of! Thank You Jesus.
DeleteI pray for safe travel for all loved ones coming home for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAmen to that!!!
DeletePraying that I take today's devotion to heart. Love and Blessings to all of you and thank you for your prayers. You are, as always, in mine.
ReplyDeleteNorah
Thanks Sis! Praying for you as you pray for me. We shall overcome. We serve a mighty God.
DeleteQuoting from today's scripture - "Facing the emptiness inside you is simply the prelude to being filled with My fullness." Claiming His promise. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteWasn't it He Who said, As the rain and snow come down from heaven and stay upon the ground to water the earth, and cause the grain to grow and to produce seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry, so also is my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It shall accomplish all I want it to and prosper everywhere I send it. You will live in joy and peace. The mountains and hills, the trees of the field—all the world around you—will rejoice. Where once were thorns, fir trees will grow; where briars grew, the myrtle trees will sprout up. This miracle will make the Lord’s name very great and be an everlasting sign of God’s power and love.
DeleteYES, Sassy Mom, we can always claim His Promises because He Always Fulfills them. Love you!
LOVE this! Love you, Sassy Mom and Brie and Jeanne and Janet, and JJ and Rich and Peter....uh oh - here I go again - surely going to leave someone out - so let me say: Love and Blessings to ALL OF MY JC WARRIOR FAMILY!
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All the Love and Blessings right back at you, Norah and this Awesome JC FAMILY/WARRIORS! Father, I ask you to open doors of opportunity and breakthroughs
Deletefor every member of this FAMILY right now and through 2023! Let your will manifest in each Famiy member.You will give us great reasons to testify to Your Greatness and Goodness in our lives, In the name of Jesus Christ, AMEN and AMEN.
Isaiah 43:18-19 "Remember ye not former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert."
Love you all more than I can say! Amen and Amen and Amen! He surely will fill our emptiness,, comfort our broken hearts, heal our infirmities, strengthen our weaknesses, lift our weary heads, light our wilderness, and wrap us up tightly in His love and peace! Thank You Father for all this in the Name of Christ Jesus Amen
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ReplyDeleteAs 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!
ReplyDeleteOur devotion reminds us when we allow ourselves to rest QUIETLY in His Presence, then His Light within us QUICKLY grows brighter and brighter!
To celebrate the 17th day of this celebratory month, I PLAN to give JESUS "Q" gifts of QUIET meditation on His QUOTED Words in Isaiah 30: 15, For the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, says: "Only in returning to me and waiting for me will you be saved; in QUIETNESS and confidence is your strength" and to QUICKLY return my thoughts and heart to QUIET when they stray.
As only Isaiah could say it-- True faith doesn't rely on human strength or physical things. True faith desires the word of God and nothing else!. How I love Isaiah!
DeleteThanks dear Brie and JJ! Adding Quiet Meditation to my list for today. I whisper to Him so often during my days especially when I’m with my mom. I need His strength and guidance and all the right words to say. She’s doing well by His grace and faithfulness. Yesterday she ate almost all of her meals. She’s getting stronger. And I’m blessed and grateful.
DeleteI thought Quilt describes how our loving Father takes all our shortcomings and imperfections and molds us each day, weaving everything into a beautiful quilt.
He sees us through His Eyes of perfect Love.
Isaiah 64:8
But now, O Lord,
You are our Father;
We are the clay, and You our potter;
And all we are the work of Your hand.
Amen 🙏. Such wonderful words from all of you! Thank you for your inspiration and encouragement Warriors! As I surrender my Quickness to Him and turn to Quiet meditation, He shall fill me to overflowing with all His Goodness! Thank You Jesus 😊. God bless!
DeleteInstead of QUENCHING and subdueing God's Holy Spirit, be responsive to the working and guidance of His Holy Spirit and He shall QUENCH our thirst.
DeleteOn this day I gift my Lord the "Q" word QUEEN, but I must add ESTHER to it. For she is such a incredible hero in my eyes. QUEEN ESTHER risked her life to go before the King to save her people, the Jews. Because of this, God made a way for His Son Jesus to come into the world. That's our God! He makes a way when there doesn't seem to be a way! QUEEN ESTHER was just an ordinary person until God placed her in a palace as a QUEEN. This makes one think about where God has placed you and what He might be calling you to do. Then there is her courage as shown in Esther 4:16 "Go, gather all together the Jews, who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the King, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish." She took her eyes off herself and found courage to speak BOLDLY to the King. Her undying courage saved her people and brought the downfall of the enemy. HER BOLD SPEAKING AND HER COURAGE BROUGHT ABOUT THE DOWNFALL OF THE ENEMY! A lady after my own heart, my hero, QUEEN ESTHER! GOD ALWAYS WINS!!!
ReplyDeleteAmen JJ 🙏. God rules!
DeleteOh how I love QUEEN Esther and her courage! Thank You God for her role modeling.
DeleteHeavenly Father, thank You and bless Your holy name! I praise You Lord always and thank You Jesus 😊. Lord, help me to surrender all that I need to and let my heart be right for You. Help me to bring everything to You and not to lean on my own understanding. Please nudge me when I forget Lord. Please keep me close in Your heart and draw me closer to You. Let the world come to know and receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteMy help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. (Psalm 121:2-4).
ReplyDeleteAmen to that dear Janet! We know where our Help comes from!
DeleteTo Anonymous, whose son is starting a bakery as a new business. My Papa God, I come boldly into Your Throne of Grace and ask for You to give this precious son wisdom beyond his years. Give him power beyond his own strength and bless him with finances and Your Joy as he serves You through the gift of entrepreneurship. And satan, I say to you:"REMOVE your hand from this precious son. REMOVE your hand from his business, REMOVE your hand of doubt, discouragement and failure. You are a defeated enemy and Jesus already paid the price of redemption through His Shed Blood! No weapon formed against this son shall prosper." I Declare and Decree that because of My Papa God, this son is Blessed. And my God will do Exceedingly, Abundantly above all that he asks or thinks. I pray, my Papa God, chase him down and overtake him with your Blessings and Courage. Pleading the Blood of Jesus over all. I Pray and Believe in the Mighty Name of Jesus--Who makes a way when there doesn't seem to be a way, AMEN and AMEN.
ReplyDelete2 Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work."
AMEN!
DeleteDear Anonymous, Joining all prayers for your son to be strengthened and guided by our Almighty God in his quest to open up a bakery. May he succeed so he can glorify God by his good fruit. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Thank You Jesus!
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ReplyDeleteAmen JJ! I join you in prayer for success for this son. May he offer up this business to the Lord for guidance & direction as to the way it should go. Hallelujah!🙌🙏💕
ReplyDeleteGod's Blessings for all this beautiful day that the Lord has made.
ReplyDelete“The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.”
John H.
Thanks John! God bless you too!
DeleteBlessings received, thank you John H! Joining in prayers with JJ and all. QUIETLY walking in the start of this new day contemplating all that He is and does for me.
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