I AM with you in all that you do, even in the most menial task. I am always aware of you, concerned with every detail of your life. Nothing escapes My notice -- not even the number of hairs on your head. However, your awareness of My Presence falters and flickers, as a result, your life experience feels fragmented. When your focus is broad enough to include Me in your thoughts, you feel safe and complete. When your perception narrows so that problems or details fill your consciousness, you feel empty and incomplete.Matthew 10:29-31
Learn to look steadily at Me in all your moments and all your circumstances. Though the world is unstable and in flux, you can experience continuity through your uninterrupted awareness of My Presence. Fix your gaze on what is unseen, even as the visible world parades before your eyes.
English Standard Version
29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30 But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
Hebrews 11:27
English Standard Version
By faith he left Egypt, not being afraid of the anger of the king, for he endured as seeing him who is invisible.
2 Corinthians 4:18
English Standard Version
as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
My Prayer
Lord, you are with me. I need to know this at each moment, at each task in my day. Remind me. I don't want to lose sight of You living, working, being in my life. Lord, I must admit, my life seems segmented. I have time with you in the morning, then time at work, time with family, time doing chores - Help me Jesus to allow me to see You throughout my day so that I am never losing your presence in me. O Lord, thank you for the value you place on me and considering me valuable, that I am your child, and you want to be with me throughout my day.
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"your awareness of My Presence falters and flickers, as a result, your life experience feels fragmented" True assessment of the human condition. Our goal should be to pray without ceasing, but as we know, our self-talk wanders from God to a focus on our wants and needs. Father help me to walk with you moment to moment always. Amen
ReplyDeleteAmen! Describes me perfectly! Thank you all so much for the reminder and the continuing support provided in this blog with these prayer warriors!!❤️🙏
DeleteI’ve just completed reading the gospel lesson for today (Matthew 9:27-31) and enter into this time you and I have together. In the gospel lesson, two blind men are following Jesus and begging for Him to have mercy on them. The way the story is told by Matthew, Jesus did not immediately address them. The text goes on to say, Jesus entered a house and obviously they have continued to follow Him for He now chooses to address their prayer for mercy. He asks, “Do you believe I am able to do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they replied. Jesus touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith let it be done to you”; and their sight was restored. I am humbled by the thought that the blind men received healing to the degree they believed in Jesus. Obviously, they had a very strong belief in Jesus because they did not give up on following Him even though He did not respond immediately and when He did respond, their sight was restored as they believed. I am inspired by a faith that is persistent and does not give up. I am also inspired by a faith that believes in Jesus desire and capability to show absolute mercy and do a complete job on their need. The two blind men fixed their eyes on Jesus, first spiritually which then became literally. (As the blind men prayed) Have mercy on me, Son of David!
ReplyDeleteAnd I continue to be inspired by your insights, Bob! Blessings 🙏
DeleteThank you for sharing this. This is exactly what I needed to hear today. I realized that I have been following Jesus, crying out but when the question is asked " do you believe that I can do this?" Honestly I hadn't.
DeleteThank you Bob and Amen. We must also stand steadfast in our faith even if we are not seeing answered prayers. He will grant them in His own timng. Faith is believing what you cannot see. We are all somewhat blind now because we can not see the future but He can. Now is the time to trust in Him completely and be hopeful and patient.
DeleteI love the blind men persistent...they earnest followed Jesus nothing stopped them , they had faith in Him. May we seek Jesus this same way.
DeleteMatt 21:22 "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
DeleteBeautiful…according to your faith, let it be done to you.
DeleteThat is such an inspiration. Our God is able to do far more than we can even imagine, and most of all, keep us in peace while we trust Him.
Advent blessings to all of you!
What does believing look like to you? Is it simply if you know, you know? Is it passion in all you do? Is it staying conscious of God as much as is humanly possible for you? Is it visual for you? Asking for a friend...
Delete2 years later, and I am just seeing this post, Sister Friend.
DeleteHopefully, it is not to late for your friend 😉
To me, Believing looks like a dream, when I close my eyes and "see" imaginings inside my head, wherein the situation is resolved so well, the resolution brings a smile to my face. I don't see the middle part, nor all the moving parts Jesus had to put in place to make the end happen. Nor do I see what he had to go through with the people He needed to work through and how long they took to respond to HIM (OOPS! That would be me!) I only see the beginning and the end.
Thank You Jesus! AMEN!
Amen...thank you for Your mercy and the value You place on me.
ReplyDeleteHi Cath! Thanks for thinking of us and sending these thoughts. It is very inspiring and welcome! Phil is struggling with pain and consequently, I'm struggling to help him feel better, but to no avail. We pray every day. Please pray for Phil. Love you.
ReplyDeleteChris, Sassy Mom, Norah, MadFox, JJ,Loveconquersall, Jan G,CO, Keith, Maplewood,Dave D, all JC Warriors and so so many others. Your daily/weekly comments and prayers focus on our dear Lord and help everyone in need of prayers and lifting up. I look forward to them everyday. You all inspire me and help me. and I pray and think of you all daily. Thank you. KS
ReplyDeleteKS--- I am so grateful for your prayers! You always warm my heart with your posts. What an incredible group of PRAYER WARRIORS the Lord has assembled here. "Surely the Lord is in this place!"
DeleteKS, a family that prays together, stays together and the name of the Lord is glorified. We are a family here❤! Stay Blessed.
DeleteMaplewood NJ
KS - Thank you for lifting us all up. “...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!” We all have ‘family’ here and I’m grateful to all for your thoughts and prayers daily. Have a blessed day! - Dave D.
DeleteWe are so blessed to be a part of this group and it is by no accident. Praise God for His blessings upon us. And we pray for those who are not in this group who need His blessings and guidance. Peace to all of you!
DeleteYou inspire me as well KS and I feel JESUS'S peace and love when I come to this holy place. By the grace of God and powerful prayer many miracles have occurred. I thank all of you..so many; I carry you in my heart and may each of you be blessed with the holy spirit.
DeleteKeith--- I rejoiced at your response to Bri concerning Johnny, "Yes we will pray." Great things happen when people pray. I contine prayer for the Lord's guiding hand on your life. There is a true story about the miracle in Seadrift, Tx. It tells of how the town prayed for ALL their young men (52 of them) to come home safe from WW2. They ALL made it home safe because of all the prayer. I like to read about their miracle. It gives me courage and strength and reminds me how great of God we serve. And, He responds to our prayers! Great blessings and peace to you Keith and this MIGHTY group of PRAYER WARRIORS! May we ALL "Look steadily at Him in all our moments and all our circumstances."
ReplyDeleteI stand in agreement with JJ Keith, we serve a VERY GOOD and POWERFUL GOD. There is none like Him! Prayers moves mountains and destroys valleys. Indivually and together, we win all the time on bended knees! Praying for those families and a others.
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Maplewood---I stand with you on OUR GOD moves mountains and destroys valleys! That is soooo powerful! We do win all all the time with prayer. My intercessory burners are FIRED UP!!! HALLELUJAH!!! Love your posts. Great encouragement to me. Great Blessings to you Maplewood!
DeleteGentlemen and Gentlewomen, start your intercessory prayer engines:
DeleteThanks to JJ's post. the Seadrift intercession is very inspiring:
https://www.fivedoves.com/letters/june2018/pnf610.htm
Blessed to be in the Presence of the Lord this day and thankful for Life.
ReplyDeleteEven when I feel alone, I am not alone because You are always with me in all my circumstances and all that I do. You know my thoughts, my laying down and my rising up. You know the number of hairs on my head. Thank You for Your unmatchable Sovereignty!!
These eyes You have given me to see, may I always fix my gaze upon JESUS and not the unseen. Thank You that even when I'm weak or don't know what to say or pray, Your Spirit lifts me up and utter every word. Thank You Lord.
JC family, I join the prayer warriors and lift ALL the requests and concerns to our God who answers by 'FIRE', trusting Him for outcomes that will lead to testimonies to the glory of His Holy name. Peace, joy and a blessed fruitful Saturday to all.
Maplewood NJ
God Bless each and every one of you. Thank you for your prayers. I am praying for each of you.
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Thank You Lord for blessing me with a strong powerful group of believers. "Surely the Lord is in this place. A family that prays together stays together. There is none like Him. We serve a POWERFUL GOD." Thank You Lord for the gentle reminder of Your love, mercy and grace for a sinner like me. I am grateful you knocked on the door of my heart. Loving and praying my JC Family.
ReplyDelete'But even the hairs on your head are numbered.'
ReplyDeleteI am in awe every time I read this. He knows what is in my heart, what is on my mind, what makes me joyous and what weighs me down. He knows my victories and my shortcomings. He lets me fail and then try again. Our God is an awesome God!
Praying for you all and our many requests and challenges this weekend. Stay connected to The Vine, friends.
I am thankful for all the faithful who continue to put Jesus in His proper place. My momentary concerns and struggles today will be attended to in His perfect time. My knowing His intimate knowledge of me and never wavering in His love towards me gives me the strength to carry on. As hard as life is right now, as many who disappoint, regardless of the great losses and buckets of tears shed, I stand on the rock of Christ full knowing He is my ever present help and he will never leave my side. Thank you JC friends who's words help heal my wounds and allow my mind to rest on truth. The God of the universe knows me and will always love me forever. For what can man do to me if God is for me?
ReplyDeleteGod bless everyone reading this.
Thank you Fern, my cup runneth over.
DeleteWow, Fern! Your words are beautiful and I had to borrow them in my continuous prayers this morning. Hope you don't mind. LOL
DeleteOh how you all bless me! God always knows what truly satisfies! The holy spirit is never wrong and always on time.
DeleteFern --- You bless us all with your post. If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. His love for you is infinite and eternal. That is a massive amount of love that lasts forever. Billy Graham once said, "God. There is no limit to his power. There is no limit to his love. There is no limit to His mercy." Wow, we serve an AWESOME GOD!!!
DeleteBeautiful words and truth dear Fern! Amen. We serve such an awesome God and yes. His Spirit is true and always on time.
DeleteLoved reading your prayer again this year, Fern. God bless you! ♥️🙏
DeleteAmen Fern, Still blessing us with your timeless prayer.
DeleteKS, JJ, Suzanne, Sassy Mom, Norah, Maplewood, Dave D you bring tears of joy to my eyes this morning with your prayers and thankfulness. Norah's blah wants to consume me; you are not welcome here evil one; come holy spirit. Sweet Jesus thank you for never changing.
ReplyDeleteLoveconquersall--- satan knows you are a very effective WARRIOR for the Lord and he tries his best to bring you down. Well, his best is NO Match for our Lord. So let's give him the worst possible trouble: satan, I command you and all your demon forces of darkness, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to leave Loveconquersall's presence. I bring the blood of Jesus Christ between the devil and Loveconquersall's family, her home, her finances, her, spirit, soul and body. I declair that satan and his wiicked spirits are subject to Loveconquersall. And today, we destroy and tear down all strongholds of satan and smash the plans od satan that have formed against Loveconquersall and her family. We tear down the strongholds of the devil against Loveconquersall mind and surrender her to you Lord, Blessed Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord that we have the VICTORY! AMEN and AMEN
DeleteI'm still fighting it, Loveconquersall. Yesterday was bliss, this morning was blah. I took a nap and feel a little perkier. While driving this morning, I was rebuking the adversary in the name of Jesus Christ. I almost didn't get on here b/c I don't want to be a downer.
DeleteSo...I won't be! I'll say God Bless each and everyone of you. As the sun is setting on this day, I. AM. THANKFUL.
Amen and Amen, JJ!!
DeleteAND...the chili almost burnt while I was on here!!! LOL!!! My hub said, "Are you watching the chili??" UH, NO. :)
DeleteJoining in the destruction Derby with JJ today!!!! Lake of fire, satan, that's your only future.
DeleteThank you Lord for this beautiful day. Help me to stay conscious of your Love. Trivial obstacles often appear like mountains in my path. Help me to see clearly that Your way is a straight line through the meaningless annoyances. Your Love is all I need to be whole. Thank you God.
ReplyDeleteJJ Are you OK?
ReplyDeleteBrie --- Bless you for asking. I have kept each of you JC WARRIORS in my prayers. You are so loved!!! As of lately, I have not been led to post, only pray. Never in my life have I ever prayed this much. It has been and continues to be an incredible experience. I just had this pop up (not what I have been praying about) and would humbly ask for prayer for a pelvic problem that I see a doctor for on this Tue. My prayers will contine for my Lord's will to saturate my beloved American and World and for the blood that Jesus shed for us to bring the Lord's greatest harvest of souls! May the Lord arise and His enemies be scattered! The Lord's plan will stand!!! Great Blessings, Love and the Lord's Spirit of favor upon each WARRIOR! In His Grip of Grace---JJ
DeleteGlad to read you JJ! Praying for you and your doctor appointment.
DeleteThank you for keeping us in your prayers. God bless you!
Blessings from France
JJ-soooo good to see your post again!🥰. I have missed your warfare posts. So uplifting & on point. Praying for the pelvic problem. The enemy knows full well the threat that you are to them & will be trying to keep you down. NO WAY JOSE, RIGHT? You are covered in Jesus' blood! & Covered in prayer by the warriors! Bless you dear girl, we love you💕
DeleteJJ, Your prayers for us are received, thank you. We send our prayers for you, up to the KING of kings and LORD of lords, trusting that His mercy will grant you healing in your circumstance. God bless and keep you.
DeleteMaplewood NJ
JJ!! ♥🙏🙏🙏♥ I felt so much joy to see you again. I will pray for your healing from our Almighty God Who is able to, and does, more than we could ever ask for or imagine. I appreciate the way You use your God Given Gift and sweep satan out of our JC Prayer Room, and our lives, like no other. For you and all our JC Family I join my prayers in with yours for Great Blessings, Love and the Lord's Spirit of favor upon each WARRIOR! Blessings now and Forevermore. Love, Brie
DeleteJJ I am praying now and will continue for great results from your Drs. Appt. Lord heal JJ in Jesus name.
DeleteJJ - So happy and joyful to join warriors in prayer for you and your Dr. You are very much loved and missed by all.
DeleteDear JJ, So good to hear from you. I'm joining all prayers for God's amazing healing of your pelvic area. He knows the problem and He is the greatest Healer. May He guide you to a perfect recovery and send you the help you need right now. Rest in God's faithfulness and the peace that surrounds you. We need Him in our lives more than ever. Thank you for your prayers dear Sister. Much love.
DeleteHello Brothers and Sisters my Name is Justin Houston and i am a intimate lover in Christ and Warrior in his Name. I follow daily with everyone the devotionals and prayers, and joyously praise testimonies I've read. I rarely comment usually just pray along and thank the the lord daily for his movement and blessings to everyone and their families. It seems the lord has put it on my heart heavy to ask for prayers regarding Extreme Spiritual Warfare I'm Battling in the present moment, and have been since the lord began unveiling the curtain into to the unseen and forces of darkness about 5 years ago. The lord has blessed me with the Gift of Discernment. Long story short I'm completely cornered in constant attacks of deception and lies from all my family and friends. I seems I've been stripped of any and everyone except Christ. My faith is not shaken and I have no doubt hes with me in every beat of my heart throughout this. Things are getting dangerously close to Harming my life or my Freedom. I love jesus so much and would never change who I am in christ to fix or replace anything. I'm a Father of 4 Boys.. and a husband..I've fought hard to get my family back or simply just be present in my son's life.. the world has taken it all for the moment and try's everything in its power to keep me away. I know the good lord has them protected and in his hands no matter what satan thinks. It's just hard not seeing or hearing they're voice. All of my friends and family have turned against me because of who I am so I'm completely alone in Christ. I consider myself Lucky in many ways Considering Hes the the very air I breathe. This persecution has beautifully Hand detailed molded me in Christ and has caused me to hold so tightly to the the Cross I see why I'm here and where the lord is directing me for his purpose and Glory Alone. And I am so so Grateful! I am in the Flesh though and I've never hurt this much and felt so entrapped in my life. Please pray for Peace in my life guys and Most of all Against Satan and his malicious deceitful schemes and that through all this Jesus is Upmost Glorified no matter my outcome! Regardless Satan has already lost and is Confused By his Eternal Brain Swell from His Head Stomp that finished it. I love you all! And thank you so much! May your prayers Tremble the Earth beneath their feet crumbling all that is rising against me. IN JESUS NAME AMEN!
ReplyDeleteSorry Justin. I accidentally posted my reply under comments. I'm praying for you.
DeleteThank you for posting Justin. You can count on JC warriors to pray for you. May God wrap you in His peace, Joy, comfort and renew your strength. And may your loved ones be filled with His light and their eyes be opened to see the Truth to find their way in Jesus Presence. The enemy is defeated and his plan won't prevail. You have victory in Jesus.
DeleteBlessings from France
Justin, You are on the right track. Seeking the Lord, staying close to Him and trusting in Him. You are not alone in the warfare battle, but I want you to know that as long as you've surrendered it to the good Lord, He's behind the scene working it all out for your good!
DeleteFather, I thank you for Justin's boldness, his faith in you and ask that you grant him the peace he desires. You are the God who heals, restore and puts all broken pieces together. As Justin stated, the devil has already lost! The forces of darkness are already defeated, so we thank You for hearing Your son's cry and answering him in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Hang on to JESUS Justin, He will carry you through. Keeping your family in prayers as well.
Stay blessed.
Maplewood NJ
Justin- as I posted to JJ. Above. The enemy wants you down. Warfare is not to be sneezed at. It's serious undertaking. Keep your eyes on Jesus, claim the power of His blood, in your case, daily dear friend. Warriors will pray for your victory!
DeleteThank you all so much for the prayers and words of encouragement. I am continually reminding myself to stay focused on Jesus and He will lead me on the path He has planned for me. Jesus has brought my attention back to Jeremiah 29:11 "for I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord. "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future." Jesus definitely has His hand over me through this spiritual Warfare. I just need to continue praying and asking Christ to give me peace through the mist of hard trials and tribulations. Prayer is the strongest weapon against the evil in this world. The more we pray as a whole,the stronger we get in Jesus' glorious name!
DeletePraying for God's Victory in your life and the lives of your dear ones, Justin. Thank you for sharing. Since Things are getting dangerously close to Harming your life or your Freedom, God may lead you to a Christian Counselor. I will pray for God's wisdom and guidance and your walk on His Path. Blessings now and forevermore to you and our entire JC Family. Love Brie
DeleteJustin your prayers are heard by the one who has all the solutions!
DeleteWho knows every area of your life, your lows and your highs and is working working working always on your behalf. Continue to stay connected to Him thru prayer and He will lead you to victory. Thank you Jesus for executing Gods perfect plan showing us a love that cannot be explained but only felt. We love you Lord. Shower Justin and all who are needing your touch today with that love bath! I praise you Lord!
Justin - Echoing the prayers of JC Warriors for God's protection, presence, love, comfort and blessing in your life.
DeleteFather God, Justin is seeking your help and guidance and direction. He is in a dark wilderness and very much alone. But He is holding onto the most important thing. That is, Your Unchanging Hand. Thank you for guiding him to remain in Your Presence and Peace. You know his heart intimately and his innermost thoughts and fears. Bless and strengthen him and fix the broken relationships in his life. Let everyone see only Your bright light inside him. May Your Spirit give him the right words to say. You are fighting his battle so help him to rest in Your peace and unconditional and everlasting love. Thank you for this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen!
DeleteHi Justin, I just want you to know I prayed for you yesterday and today as I woke. I replied yesterday from a different computer that wouldn't let me post my reply. The others above said it better anyway. I went through what you describe and the thing that helped me was to have Bible verses ready to say during an attack because that is our weapon to make the evil flee. They do come back at an opportune time and its really hard to have to battle this. I just want you to know that I too join the others in praying for you. God Bless you and give you peace and I pray He will start revealing his good and perfect plans for you.
DeleteFather, please give Justin Your peace, comfort, love, and strength to continue walking in Your name and glory as You take this burden from him unto You. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always.
ReplyDeleteThank You Jesus. Father, please continue to keep all Your children close in Your heart and protect each one. You are our hope and we will all be with You again one day in heaven. Glory be to God forever and always.
ReplyDeleteAlways look for answer when I read this book feel like He is talking to me through this book I never knew until now that there was a Blog where I can express my experience this book was given to me as a gift twice and it's being my best decoration on my nightstand ever this is powerful and what a good way to start your day
ReplyDeleteAmen welcome on this blog dear unknown!
DeleteBlessings from France
Unknown, JESUS Himself called you to this blog, not by chance, but by His mercy. We welcome you in His name.
DeleteGod bless you.
Maplewood NJ
Thank you for responding to God's Holy Spirit Invitation, unknown. Welcome to a great family of JC Prayer Warriors, morning, noon, and night!
DeleteDear Unknown. Rest assured it was your loving God who led you to our JC Family. So happy to have you here with us.
DeleteAmen Maplewood, it was not by chance but by His mercy!
We were all blessedly led here to stand together each day in thanks and praise. Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place where we find love, fellowship, acceptance and friendship. We are of one accord and we are blessed. The Lord is our light, our strength and our peace. Welcome dear Unknown.
AMEN and AMEN!
DeleteI used to think that I should only come to God with "big" stuff/problems vs coming to Him for virtually everything in my day, thinking, 'I don't need to ask for help with such menial tasks'. How wrong I was. Talking with Him throughout my day has only strengthened my connection and relationship with Him and made me feel more peaceful. As my Yaya used to say, "Let me talk to my good friend, Jesus" about this or that. I now understand that He wants us to have this daily conversation with Him and that we're not being a bother with what we think to be trivial things in our day. How comforting is THIS?! He IS and always has been my BFF wanting me to talk to Him throughout my day! May you all have a blessed day, JC Warriors/Family!
ReplyDeleteAmen NJS! He's the best friend and Father ever!
DeleteHave a blessed day!
Blessings from France
In complete agreement with you NJS. Hallelujah!
DeleteYes our best friend Jesus NJS.
DeleteThank you
Amen NJS! He is our bestest friend ever. And the best company we could ever have. I can bring anything to Him and He understands and helps me. The only pure joy and peace is from above.
DeleteThanks NJS . God wants us to share everything with Him, this is hard for us especially when we like to control everything! We will seek God every hour we are awake
DeleteGod is the Great I AM! “This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation.” (Exodus 3:15).
ReplyDeleteLoving Father, Thank You for another great and blessed day. Someday I will see Your full glory and be in Your presence. For now, may Your glorious name “I AM” invade my thoughts and prayer today. The great “I AM” is with me today and every day, for that and so much more, I say Thank You Lord for JESUS. Amen.
God’s divine name speaks of His character and His attributes. When He declared to Moses in Exodus 3:14, “I AM WHO I AM, tells us that there is NO one before or after Him! His name “I AM” describes His full existence, His plan, purpose, power, and assurances. He was everything the Israelites needed back then, He was never going to fail or let them down. The other good news is, He is everything we need today and will never let us down either! His intensity of purpose and care for us in our lives has not and will not change!
The Apostle John gave us seven designations of God the “I AM.”
“I AM the bread of life…” John 6:48
“I AM the light of the world…” John 8:12
“I AM the door of the sheep…” John 10:7
“I AM the good Shepherd…” John 10:11
“I AM the resurrection and the life…” John 11:2
“I AM the way, the truth, and the life…”John 14:6
“I AM the true vine…” John 15:1
May we keep our gaze on the Great “I AM”, He knows every strand of hair on our heads, even when they fall off (LOL!).
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Just beautiful dear Maplewood!!! I am the beloved daughter of I AM, and I am most gloriously taken care of and blessed! Hallelujah!
DeleteAmen 🙏.
DeleteMaplewood, love all the "I AMS". Thank you sweet girl for posting them🥰
ReplyDeleteThanks again Maplewood NJ for yet another on time delivery. I was comforted by the 7 IAMs you posted and will take one-a-day this week. Blessings now and forevermore to you and our entire JC Family.
ReplyDeleteI love how the seeds of posts from JC family members grow exponentially into prayer and worship by others. One a day I AM vitamins for this week, good plan, Brie and thanks, Maplewood! Bless yous 😉♥️🙏
DeleteTHE WORD OF GOD IS A POWERFUL WEAPON!
DeleteThe GREAT I AM is with us in all that we do, even in the most menial and the most maximal tasks. Our part? We will need to TRUST THE GREAT IAM for God's Helmet of Salvation, TRUST THE GREAT IAM for the SWORD of God's Holy Spirit, which is The Spirit-WORD of God, TRUST THE GREAT IAM is with us in all that we do, TRUST THE GREAT IAM in all our moments, TRUST THE GREAT IAM in all our situations and circumstances!
♥🙏🙏🙏♥ Dear Heavenly Father God, Thank You for giving us Your Word as a sword weapon to win every battle we face. Would You help us take Your Sword (Spirit's WORD) out of their sheaths by taking our bibles off their shelves? Instead of giving up and giving in, would You help us pull out our Jeremiah 29:11 weapon? And battle everything loudly and proudly, while proclaiming:
✝️ THE GREAT IAM, THE LORD OF HOSTS, THE GOD OF ISRAEL SAYS: HE KNOWS WELL THE PLANS HE HAS FOR ME. HIS PLANS ARE PLANS FOR MY GOOD! TO GIVE ME A FUTURE FULL OF HOPE! SO BE IT AND SO IT IS. AMEN.
Would you help us lean on Your Powerful Word, rather than rely on our own feeble strength? And would You accept our gratitude for giving us Your Words to use, and when we use them, experience Your Promises to sustain us through every battle until Your Victory is won?
In Jesus' Name. I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. Amen.
Audra, I share your sentiment. Many times when I do not want to post, the Holy Spirit tells me, fix your gaze on what and who is unseen, rather than on your feeble vision of the visible parade and post anyway. IAM sending someone into the JC Warriors prayer room who needs this for themselves or their dear ones. YES! Lord.
Delete❤️️ 🎶🎶🎶❤️️ WE WILL GLORIFY THE KING OF KINGS by A CAPELLA
DeleteWe will glorify the King of kings
We will glorify the Lamb
We will glorify the Lord of lords
Who is the great I AM
Lord Jehovah reigns in majesty
We will bow before His Throne
We will worship Him in righteousness
We will worship Him alone
We will glorify the King of kings
We will glorify the Lamb
We will glorify the Lord of lords
Who is the great I AM
He is Lord of Heaven, Lord of Earth
He is Lord of all who live
He is Lord above the universe
All praise to Him we give
Oh, hallelujah to the King of kings
Hallelujah to the Lamb
Hallelujah to the Lord of Lords
Who is the great I AM
🎶oldie but a goodie Brie🥰
DeleteThank you sweet Brie! I'm trusting the great I AM in all my moments. Amen!! He is everything to all of us. We will continue to glorify Him every day as we do our best to include him in even the most menial tasks. He never leaves us so let us not leave Him. Really love that beautiful song! Thank you!
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DeleteThis is so uplifting to read! Jesus is my everything. He's my King, my wonderful counselor, my all knowing teacher,and my lover!! He guides me through each day step by step according to His unique, beautifully detailed purpose He has planned for me. He uplifts me to the highest measure by His amazing love for me and all His children!
ReplyDeleteI love all of His " I ams " thank you as I continue to reread and allow them to strengthen me!
DeleteHow amazing, His strength makes me strong in my weakness. Thank you maple wood. And peace to all.
Prayer warriors please pray for Tina today as She meets with a new lawyer in regards to custody of her grandson. Please include Her daughter losing custody and for her 7 year old grandson at Shriners Hospital who's life is in the lawyer's hands. Please also pray the meeting with CPS goes in the perfect direction
DeleteLord You are in complete control of the outcome of this battle. Prepare those involved to accept without question Your verdict. Amen.
DeleteHi Fern, I am Pulling out the big Jeremiah 29: 11 weapon and praying it out loud for Tina:
Delete♥🙏🙏🙏♥ THE GREAT IAM, THE LORD OF HOSTS, THE GOD OF ISRAEL SAYS: HE KNOWS WELL THE PLANS HE HAS FOR ME. HIS PLANS ARE PLANS FOR MY GOOD! TO GIVE ME A FUTURE FULL OF HOPE! SO BE IT AND SO IT IS. AMEN.
Praying for Tina, her daughter, her grandson and all to go well with the lawyer and CPS. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto your own understanding. He is in charge!!! Thank you Jesus!
DeleteThank you loving kindness found in Jesus name! Jeanne, Brie, Jan and all who pray prayers for Gods children. He must love that. I love when anyone prays for my children. As all of you have also done. I am greatful for " Payton place" this web sight of grace! xxoo
DeleteJoining in prayers for Tina dear Fern!
DeleteBlessings from France
LOL! Fern, Love "Payton Place" we give it a whole new meaning :) We have just as many stories, except ours are all Christ Centered. As Sassy Mom would say, "And you just can't beat that!"
DeleteLove u Brie!
DeletePrayers for Tina and her daughter and grandson. Prayer for Gods will and CPS meeting to be favorable. Thanks Brie for the song and the I AMs. Love and prayers JC family. Prayers also for JJ and the pelvic appt Tuesday. You ate all lifted up. Mindy
DeleteLord, I thank You for Your constant presence in my life. Please help me and remind me to never get so distracted that I lose sight of You. It's through focusing on You and practicing Your presence that I gain peace and comfort. Thank You for knowing me and loving me so deeply. I strive to grow closer to You and do Your will daily
ReplyDeleteGood Morning, JC Family! What a blessing to read all of these wonderful posts over the last 2 days. I was on early yesterday morning and throughout the day, but wanted to get my thoughts in order before posting.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Justin and NJS and everyone on this wonderful blog. I thank you for your prayers and please know that I am praying for you. Yesterday, my hub and I tuned in for our Zoom Fellowship. It had been a couple of weeks since we last met due to the Thanksgiving holiday and traveling for some. I was SO ready for it and my heart was prepared to receive the Word and, as always, I was not disappointed.
The focus was on PEACE and as we know from the gospel of John (thank you, Maplewood!), we are encouraged to be 'neither troubled or afraid. Peace I leave you, My peace, I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
As I read through our posts from the past several years, I see the 'flatness' or 'blaahs' that can try to steal my joy, often during the 'most wonderful time of the year,' (song for you, Brie) :). I see where I didn't want to continue sharing b/c I didn't want to bring people down by the grayness that tries to creep into my heart during the Holidays. The details of what led to that really don't matter now, as those particulars are resolved, but as we all know the enemy always tries to bring new ones, especially when a pattern that worked (for him) is present.
I wanted to thank each of you who have prayed for me over the years and I wanted to let all of you know that I continue to pray for each of you on here - new and 'old.' Every day, we have a choice...His way or the way of the world. We are warned and encouraged not to choose the ways of the world, for in that we will always be empty and disappointed. We renew our minds to the Word because the carnal mind is enmity against God. To be spiritually minded is life and PEACE. Due to our free will, we have to choose what we think, speak and act upon.
So, my CHOICE is to cleave to His Word. To say, 'No thanks,' to the world's solutions and refuse to let them in. As our minister said yesterday, every day (moment, hour) we are involved in a competition or as some say, a battle. Every day it is present. On the 'quiet days,' it doesn't mean the spiritual battle is not still going on, but if we look back at 'What made this day different,' I bet we'll all see that it's because of the time we spent with Him, preparing and the Word of God, we've held in our minds. We are privileged to be Encouragers and not Consumers. When we read in Romans 12 to not be confirmed to this world, we are then told to be transformed by the renewing of our minds...it's an action that I HAVE TO TAKE...it's not an automatic renewal (wouldn't that be fun?!).
All this being said, I wanted to answer those of you who have been kind to ask how it's going this year. And to thank you again for your continued prayers. I hold each of you in mine and I'm still ever so thankful for this lovely, gracious place and each of you so lovingly abide in it.
❤️️ 🎶🎶🎶❤️️ ;) Yes Norah, it is the most wonderful time of the year! For unto us a Child is Born and into us a Savior is Given! Love to all
DeleteNorah, I really understand. We must consciously stay rooted in our thankfulness and praise even as we all walk through a very different Christmas season. The joy and peace and light are still way down in our hearts and no one or thing can take it away. I'm so thankful for you dear Sister! Let's just keep our focus on Christ and the true meaning of Christmas. Keep singing with Brie and staying in His oh so sweet Light.
DeleteAmen sisters!
DeleteBlessings from France
Just saw your request for Tina, Fern. Praying for her and the children!
ReplyDeleteLove you sweet Norah! Gods sees your heart
ReplyDeleteGood morning dear ones🥰. Thank you all for the prayer support for hubby. What a blessing you all are to me. We wait now for results. Audra, I read about the treatment. Wow, I was so intrigued. So far hubby's good. The coughing stopped, no fever, chills & sore throat are gone. He even rode the motorcycle to get tested! I just treated him with antibiotic oils, loaded him with 5000mg of liposomal V-C, diffused a respiratory essential oil during the night, loads of electrolyte water, prayed &, thanked the Lord for equipping me with His Holy remedies. Our God is so good! Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that symptoms have not progressed and, in fact, have receded! To God be the Glory! Praying for that negative results, Jan! Be well and blessed, Sister!
DeleteSuch good news dear Jan! He sure is blessed to have God's healing and a great and loving nurse in you. Amen! Such a faithful and good God we serve!
DeleteAmen dear Nancy! To God be the Glory!
Praying with you for negative results for our Jan. Thank You Jesus!
So good to hear ButterflyLove for your hubby's bf. How wonderful to hear that he is doing so much better, for his daughter to witness the improvement has to be priceless. Praying for Patricia's full recovery Jeanne &, finally some relief from pain. Peter I was so moved by your post yesterday. You are a man after God's heart! You do not hold back on your declaration of sheer love for your Saviour! I can only imagine how well pleased He is. He should be our Magnificent Obsession. No holding back, no holding back. Jesus all the way!, Hallelujah! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTherefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:58). And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9). Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24).
ReplyDelete"For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed." (Malachi 3:6). Only let your manner of life be worthy of the Gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel. (Philippians 1:27). And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1:4).
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Janet! Let us continue to work heartily unto the Lord. It is a blessing to serve our good and faithful God. And He never changes. He is the same, past, present and future.
DeleteWe are indeed a work in progress and each day we are being perfected in Christ. He is the Potter and we are the clay. Mold me Lord.
https://youtu.be/5dRtKakefZ8?list=PLuWAgl4ZTKbGKzTpEZpNahXly0I2bpsKK
ReplyDelete"You're Welcome In This Place"
(feat. Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore)
You're the King
This is Your Kingdom
Jesus come
You're the Father
This is Your home
Abba Come
If home is where the heart is
Come and dwell, come and dwell
I will open up to You
You're welcome in this place
You're welcome in this place
Come and have Your way with us
You're welcome
You're welcome in this place
You're welcome in this place
Come and have Your way with us
You're welcome
You're the Spirit
We're flesh and bone
Breathe on us
Without Your presence
We are nothing
Fill us up
If home is where the heart is
Come and dwell, come and dwell
I will open up to You
You're welcome in this place
You're welcome in this place
Come and have Your way in us
You're welcome
You're welcome in this place
You're welcome in this place
Come and have Your way in us
You're welcome
Please respond
Please respond to our invitation
Please accept our invitation
Now that You are here, we have everything we need
Now that You are here, we give everything we have
Now that You are here, we have everything we need
Now that You are here, (We give) we give everything we have
Now that You are here, (We have) we have everything we need
Now that You are here, we give everything we have
Now that You are here, we have everything we need
Now that You are here
(Home is where) If home is where the heart is
Come and dwell, come and dwell
I will open up to You
You're welcome in this place
You're welcome in this place
Come and have Your way in us
You're welcome
You're welcome in this place
You're welcome in this place
Come and have Your way in us
You're welcome
You're welcome
Oh-oh-oh, You're welcome
Oh, Holy Spirit, You're welcome
King Jesus, You're welcome
You're welcome
You're welcome
Oh, You're welcome (This mind is Yours)
You're welcome
You're welcome (Everything I have)
You're welcome
So come and receive what's already Yours
I give You everything
All [?]
All [?]
You're welcome
Such an incredibly beautiful song and video. Thanks sweet Min!
DeleteI just loved every moment of it. Amen You're welcome in this place. Come and have Your way in us. You're welcome!
Heavenly Father, thank You for always being with me, even when I may not feel or think that You are there. You are always with Your children. Your promises are true and You are faithful. You will not forsake us or leave us. You are always moving and working in our lives and the lives of others. You make all things good, even when we cannot see it. Your ways are much higher than ours and we cannot even begin to comprehend them. We will trust in You and know that You are the One and Only God Almighty. There is no other God but You. Let Your Spirit rule me. Shine Your love light within me and remove any and all wickedness that is in me and replace it with Your goodness and glory. Let Your goodness, peace, love, and joy permeate within me. Help me to keep You first and foremost in my heart, mind, soul, and spirit. Help me to keep my focus on You and not on the things of this world. Remind me of Your heavenly, loving presence when I am distracted. You are so amazing and wonderful. I trust, love, and adore You Jesus. I praise You Lord always. Thank You Jesus. Thank You for all You are and all You do. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
ReplyDeleteOh thank Janet.....that prayer was amazing ! I am in total agreement with you . Thank you for blessing us
DeleteJanet,I sooo needed to hear this affirmation this morning for my soul. Thank you Holy Spirit for your words spoken by Janet.💙👣
DeleteWonderful prayer Janet, thank you for posting, AMEN to all you said. May you be conscious of His Loving Presence around you today.
DeleteJoining my fellow warriors, Janet, with gratitude for this prayer! Thank you! I love when I feel so connected to Our Heavenly Father but there are days when I can't seem to find the reason why but feel distant from Him no matter how I reach out, no matter what scripture I recite. I SO don't like those moments or days. Love this prayer, Janet!
DeleteA perfect prayer dear Janet! Gathering into it with my family here. We are always in His peace and presence but we must be reminded to stay aware of His nearness and help through our day. He is as close as our breath. Within a prayer's distance.
DeleteThank You Jesus!
Amen. Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteI also love this prayer, Janet, especially “Remind me of Your Heavenly, loving presence when I am distracted”. He is so amazing and wonderful, and makes all things good, even while we cannot see it. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSecond Tuesday in Advent
ReplyDeleteWhat would you do if your life long wish for yourself and your wife and your best wish for everyone around you collided and became one? Might to be expected some explosion of excitement, joy, and gratitude within and without? Would you sing? Dance? Or show some other uninhibited expression of joy?
Zechariah and Elizabeth, a very devout couple, had their prayer for a child and their prayer for the nation (for the coming of the Messiah) packaged together in the birth of a son who would be the forerunner to the Messiah. At this point, Zechariah breaks into song. (Unfortunately, no one recorded it to put it on YouTube so I don’t have a link for you today.) His song is known as the Canticle of Zechariah and was preserved by Luke in 1:68-79 of his gospel:
68“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them.
69 He has raised up a mighty savior for us in the house of his servant David,
70 as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old,
71 that we would be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us.
72 Thus he has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors, and has remembered his holy covenant,
73 the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham, to grant us
74 that we, being rescued from the hands of our enemies, might serve him without fear,
75 in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,
77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the forgiveness of their sins.
78 By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon[b] us,
79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
So in the excitement of the moment, what burst forth from Zechariah’s heart? Though he had little hope of ever having a child, the opening verses show that he had never lost faith in God sending the Messiah, a constant prayer of his. He begins by delineating through verses 69-75 the promises God had made and now were being fulfilled. Then with his new born son in his arms, he affirmed the divine calling on the boy's life, to let people know that God is merciful and forgiving of sin (76-77). Assured through all these things, a peaceful ending filled with hope closes out the canticle (78-79). Such is the structure of Zechariah’s expression of praise and thanks to the LORD to Whom he had devoted his life. What would your expression of joy sound like?
What words would you use to proclaim God’s goodness?
Historically, this canticle has always been repeated as a part of the litany of morning prayer. I began the practice many years ago of repeating it immediately after my time of meditation on scripture. In doing so, these three things become affirmed: God’s faithful to all promises, especially in the moment to any particular one I had just contemplated for the purpose that I may serve the LORD all of my days.
The LORD’s priority is that all may know they are saved which is proclaimed by showing mercy. As attributed to St Francis of Assisi; ‘show mercy; if necessary, use words.’
All is well and all will be well. The LORD has all things under control and is going to intervene at any moment for the good of all.
The value of repeating this canticle in morning prayer is to ingrain these three elements into my heart so these things become a part of who I am. Though repetition can sometimes be tedious, it has great value in molding the soul. I would encourage you to keep it handy for any personal spiritual exercise with which you begin your day.
With love, Bob
Amen! Thank you Bob! Amen
DeleteYou are welcome, ABC. God be with you!
DeleteYou are making a difference in our Advent dear Bob! Thank you!
DeleteThank you dear Bob. Your words continue to move me and provide good food to ponder. God bless you and your family in every little thing. You are always in my prayers. Much love.
DeleteB9 prayers are being requested for Erica, who is being called back for more testing by the facility who did her mammogram last Friday.
ReplyDeleteErica is the Caregiver who helps me to take care of Keith. Thank you Family!
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Father God, You know we trust in You. Erica is a good and caring child of God. Bring her good news of a benign result. Give rest to her mind and show her your faithfulness. She is doing your work caring for Keith. She needs to be blessed with good health. Thank You for healing her and giving her a good report when the new tests are done. Thank You for this and for taking care of Keith, Brie and Larry too in Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteJoining in prayers with you for Erica. May our heavenly Father place His healing hands upon her and lift her spirit with His perfect peace, comfort and strength. May her results be benign and she continue to be a blessing for Keith, Brie, and Larry. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteJoining warriors in prayer for Erica. We hold her up oh Lord to the throne of grace. Let mercy shower her with that blessed assurance that You Lord Jesus is in the midst of this request for good news. AMEN!🙏🙏💞🌈
DeleteLord, we thank you for Erica, her talents, her caring nature, her compassion. Thank you for amplifying these in her physical health so she continues to do her work but your grace. Bring her peace and confidence with the results of her tests.
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Dear Heavenly Father God,
ReplyDeleteI do not know how to look steadily at You in all situations and circumstamces, but I want to.
Would You teach me how to accomplish this?
I tried it on my own and problems and their details filled my consciousness but left me empty and incomplete.
I want and need Your Help. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Amen 🙏.
DeleteHelp out dear Brie Lord Jesus. We trust her with You. 💞🙏🌈
DeleteThank You Lord for blessing me with a strong powerful group of believers. "Surely the Lord is in this place. A family that prays together stays together. There is none like Him. We serve a POWERFUL GOD." Thank You Lord for the gentle reminder of Your love, mercy and grace for a sinner like me. I am grateful you knocked on the door of my heart. Loving and praying my JC Family.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear Jack. May you receive all that you are praying for and God's peace and faithfulness.
DeleteAmen 🙏.
DeleteAMEN brother Jack. Bless you with an even closer walk with Jesus 💞🙏🌈
DeleteNorah! Praying for good news from you today. Waiting on the Lord with you and our dear ones here. Thank You dear Jesus. We trust in You.
ReplyDeleteAmen 🙏.
DeleteYes Dear Norah. Let victory be our cry as we wait for news. Hallelujah!
DeleteFaith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1).
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeleteHeavenly Father, thank You. I praise You Lord always. You are truly amazing! You are the one true God! May the world come to know You like we do Lord. Your goodness and glory is above anything we could ever understand. Thank You for granting us the privilege of knowing and walking with You. There's nothing like it. You saved a sinner like me and Your love is immense and unfailing. I can never thank You enough. You are my everything Lord! Let Your light shine bright in us as we walk through the day. Let our eyes stay focused on You at all times and Your peace and joy fill our hearts. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Thank You Jesus 😊.
ReplyDeleteAmen and thank you Janet. Your prayer of gratitude and praise blessed my day. Jesus, Thank You for keeping my eyes and mind on You.
DeleteJC Warriors, update on Don: he has been taken out of ICU and is talking but his carotid artery is still blocked. They aren't sure what they can or will do at this point because his face is almost normal again and he's behaving like his old self. They say that he did have some brain damage but it's not noticeable as of yet. I believe it's a miracle of God. Thank you all for your prayers. God bless 🙏.
ReplyDeleteHallelujah to the King of Kings! Waiting for more good news dear Jesus! Bless Don & Suzie this day. AMEN!
DeleteGod's healing may not be seen. He heals from within but others can see Don is doing much better. God is so good and faithful! Rejoicing for answered prayers.
DeleteHow to experience uninterrupted awareness of His presence....when He says pray without ceasing I have found it helpful to remember prayer is talking to Him. Too many times in Christendom prayer is a thing you do instead of a person you talk to. i.e. say your prayers, let's have a prayer, etc. Talk to Him all day in everything as if He is really there........because He is!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I definitely needed some experience sharing from those who have Been There, Done That.
DeleteAMEN! He is! All throughout the day! Hallelujah!
DeleteYes. In my experience (which I am grateful for the foundation) I call that stuffy Christianity. Talking to Him, listening, and learning He is all Love, helps me get to know Him as a person... but so much more :-)
DeleteAmen! Right on witnessofthelight; that's just how it is. Talking to Him, with Him, thinking on Him is prayer.
DeleteSo true. What a blessing to have Him with us always. I can feel Him with me through the day and He hears my voice and He stills me with His voice. Can't get through my days without Him.
DeleteTurn your eyes upon Jesus:
ReplyDeleteO soul are you weary and troubled
No light in the darkness you see
There's light for a look at the Savior
And life more abundant and free.
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in his wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of his glory and grace.
His word shall not fail you he promised
Believe him and all will be well
Then go to a world that is dying
His perfect salvation to tell.
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in his wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of his glory and grace.
O soul are you weary and troubled
No light in the darkness you see
There's light for a look at the Savior
And life more abundant and free.
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in his wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of his glory and grace
https://youtu.be/nO4uIyz_d90
I have always loved that beautiful song and that rendition is my favorite. I brings rest to my soul and blesses my heart. Thank you so much!
DeleteThank you, Peter!
ReplyDeleteHi friends and Payton Family,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Joe.
I am from Indonesia and now reside in Texas.
I was a first Christian convert in my family, who were Tao.
A year after I was born again my brother became a Christian. He is now a pastor. We started the church from grown up in a city where Christianity is almost unheard of among the populations.
The day I became a Christian, I told my dad, so did my brother. Our dad had always opposed our profession of faith. for a period of time, my brother did not have anywhere to go but sleep in church's seats. Later, one of my sisters became a Christian. After my dad passed away, my mom became a Christian. Then, my mom agreed to hire a bulldozer to take down my dad's temple. When, my dad passed away, I felt in depression because I saw in a vision that my dad was suffering. Then, the Lord's heal me from depression. Reading Jesus is Calling helped me and also, I think Jesus did some miracles in that he put me in the right path and to understands his goodness.
Today, I am in Young Adult ministry. My brothers' church has been growing from just 2-3 people to a point now that the church is full and we began building another church to train missionaries.
The president of the denomination that my brother joined after he started the church heard about my brother and made him a bishop of the region. So, he has been busy ministering to the villages as well.
What can you pray for us?
Pray for my brother's church, that God brings the right leaders and disciples into the ministry. That the leaders are empowered to bring new converts and to disciples new Christians. That in doing so, they will do it joyfully, not burdensome.
Pray for our young adult ministry here in Texas. That people will be passionate about sharing the gospel with their friends and family. Also, pray that the guys I mentor will spend their time with Jesus and is willing to disciple others to follow Jesus.
"Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen." Jude 1:24-25
"When they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God." Acts 14:21-22
Above verses from Acts reminded me of the reason we must continue in the faith even though we go through a faith shattering circumstances.
Thank you so much Payton family.
May God guide you to the right leaders and disciples of the Lord and may He help your church in Texas to flourish to His glory, and may those you mentor grow close to Jesus and feel God's calling to be His followers and teachers. Thank You Father for this in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
ReplyDeleteOh, Dear JC Family - I'm sorry that I'm so late to the Victory Party, but it took a good part of the day to get there and then I was up to my ears in work, which thankfully, I was able to do b/c I felt SO much better after my follow up appt to the Eye Dr. I slept 9 hours last night but woke up about two and half hours into it with a pounding headache. I sat in bed with my head in my hands wondering what was wrong. I prayed, the though came to me, "2 Tylenol PM," and I went back to bed and prayed and got comfy. My DH woke me up and said, "We have to be at the Dr's in less than an hour, honey." My head still hurt, but not as bad. I honestly think part of it was lack of caffiene. I'm a 2 1/2-3 cup a day gal and I only had 1/2 a cup the day before. Anyway, the Dr. put drops in my eyes, a contact lense and then more drops and I cam home a new woman. DH fixed me a hearty brunch which I ate while working and the rest of the day and night has been great. I'm heading to bed and reading as I usually do before bed and had to report to you. Brie, Janet, - all of you dancers, get your shoes on - I'm SO MUCH BETTER. Thank you, Jeanne for asking about that Victory Report or I probably wouldn't waited until tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI know everyone on here reads and prays as I do, whether spoken or not and I thank you all for your love, concern and believing. Hope there aren't too many typos - I have my 'eye shield' on and can only see partially. But, know how much I love you and I'm praying for all (specific prayers for Erica, Brie). WELCOME, Joe - I look forward to reading more about your journey.
Sleep Sweet, JC Family.
As 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!
ReplyDeleteTo celebrate the 7th day of this celebratory month, I plan to give Jesus "G" gifts of:
GLORIFYING and GAZING on The GOODNESS of GOD with GRATITUDE 🥹
Through all I encounter today, I will fix my GAZE on God and His Kingdom that is unseen in a visible world which parades itself before my physical eyes.
In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Just love it, Brie, LOVE IT!!!
DeleteAmen! I love it too! Brie, You amaze me and make my heart happy! Fixing my Gaze on those things that will never fade away. GIVING GENUINE GLORY TO GOD should be at the top of our list. May today bring much GOOD fruit to offer back to Him in GRATITUDE.
DeleteDriving to Brooklyn this morning to take my mom to the Eye doctor. Jesus will be riding with me. Have a blessed Thursday and let your light shine before all for Him who gave you a new day. I hope to be a helpful and a cheerful beacon to my mom and sister. Thank You Jesus. Praying for Norah's DH, NJS's mom, my friends, Mike, and Barry, my mom, and my friend Curtis who just had a knee replacement. My sister's knees hurt so much too. So many more need prayers. Thank You Father for healing, guiding, strengthening and comforting all these people and all those in my JC Family and all those on their prayer lists in the Name of Christ Jesus, our Risen Lord. Amen
Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
John 16:23-24
“And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
Safe travels dear Jeanne. I'm sure that just seeing you is a great encouragement to your mom & sister. May God's strength be with you today in Jesus name. Amen!
DeleteGreat gifts, Brie!
DeleteSafe travels, Jeanne.
Praying for DH after his fall the other night.
Peace and prayers going out to you all.
Amen and thank you for that prayer. God is our strength and our salvation and He is so much greater than the enemy. Our God always leads us to Victories. He is our stronghold and we are holding onto His Unchanging Hand. We are well taken care of and we're wearing His Armor. Sending love and prayers for God's blessings, healing, guidance and protection to you, dear JJ and our dear JC Family. Thank You Jesus!
ReplyDeleteAmen JJ 🙏. Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteAnd Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water." So He said, "Come!" And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!" And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and He caught him and said to him, "Oh, you of little faith, why did you doubt?" (Matthew 14:27-31).
ReplyDeleteJust like us in today's devotion, Peter, too, faltered and flickered in his awareness of Jesus' Presence. Peter then experienced the same result we experience, i.e., our life experience becomes fragmented until our refocus becomes broad enough to include JESUS in our thoughts, words and actions. Only then did Peter feel safe and complete, as do we.
DeleteAmen Janet and thanks Brie. We all have had times in our lives when we just didn’t receive answers to our prayers. But that is when we must be strong in our faith and believe God’s ways are the right ones and He has His reasons for everything. Focusing on Jesus and giving Him every worry and concern. He is the Author of my life and story. Trusting in the Lord.
DeleteIn our reading for today I faltered and flickered before completing and had to reread through a second time. Fear had crept in focus had been lost. Hebrews 12:2 was what I needed, fixing my eyes on Jesus the author and perfector of my faith. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, sweetest name I know and He knows my name. I love ❤️ You!
ReplyDeleteThank you God for faltering flickering fear, ALL reminder cue cards for us to focus the fixing of our eyes on JESUS! AMEN!
DeleteSo true dear stevmo! Amen! We fear because we let go of God’s Hand. Focusing on the Author of my life and story! Jesus is the Sweetest Name.
DeleteWell said, sweet Brie!
Oops. Forgot to add. The 7th day is of GOD... he completed creation and in Him is perfection. Thus, Brie's monthly idea spurred a G day timeline of 7 G's. His GIFT of the Son GAVE us a way to be GLORIFIED. GODSPEED.
ReplyDeleteHallelujah Stevmo, amen! I love You Lord!
ReplyDeleteThank you JJ for praying each of into a victory march today. The enemy is indeed evicted to go back into the abyss! Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteAfter reading "I AM with you in all that you do, even in the most menial task.", the phrase popped into my mind 'Doing The Dishes With Jesus'. I've heard this or read this sometime in the distant past, not sure when or where. An online search brought nothing that seems to fit. But the idea of Doing The Dishes With Jesus can be applied to any task or situation to keep Him in the forefront of our minds.
ReplyDeleteSo today Jesus and I (plus my wife), will be de-cluttering a spare room to make more space.
Colossians 3:23 "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,"
Love this, Peter! Great scripture. I sometimes use the scripture:
Delete"O God, Come to my assistance:
O Lord make haste to help me!" when doing tasks. Psalm 70:1
Repetitiously chanting, Jesus, I need Your Help, Jesus please help me.....over and over and over and...
DeleteWhen His Help comes, my chant changes to Jesus I received Your Help, Jesus I thank You ...over and over and over and...
Good fruit for the Lord, dear Peter. I’m sure that room looks beautiful now. God is glorified. I had Colossians 3:23 on my wall at work for so many years! Amen .
DeleteLove this!
ReplyDeleteDear Heavenly Father God,
ReplyDeleteI'll have what she's having!
An evict-ory! Party with JJ. Jan, Janet, and the JC's In Jesus Name. AMEN!
Amen, JJ! Well said.
ReplyDeleteI gift my Lord on this 7th day the "G" word GOOD. There are times when we need a sign from God. It's not that we don't know He's there. It's simply that
ReplyDeleteWe need a touch from our precious Abba Father. We need to feel His arms around us, and hear Him whisper that everything is going to be alright. King David prayed for this: Psalm 86:17
"Show me a token of GOOD." Some versions say: "Show me a sign of GOOD." So I pray, Father God, show each JC WARRIOR a TOKEN OF GOOD this day! In Jesus's name, AMEN and AMEN.
Our God, ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS
WINS!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
Thanks dear JJ! So happy my mom and I got Good reports from our Eye doctor! Celebrating God’s faithfulness and tender mercies. Thank You Jesus.
Delete(NJS) He does win! Such a powerful and awesome prayer, JJ. Thank you! Brie, love your play on words, “e-victory”!
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing us from GLORY to Glory, with all the Gifts 🎁 He Gives us in between! IN Jesus ' Name. AMEN!
ReplyDeleteYes and AMEN!
ReplyDeleteGOOD GOD ALMIGHTY, My GLORIOUS King! GETTING GOING as I'm running late. Spurred on by the faith and trust that all is well in our world.
ReplyDeleteThat first line should be a song! Loved it, dear Audra!
DeleteAs usual, this JC is so so comforting. Jesus being with me always, even in the most menial tasks. As I decorate today and honor Your birth, You are with me. Amen. Absolutely Amen.
ReplyDeleteGLORIFY
ReplyDeleteGAZE
GOODNESS
GOD
GRATITUDE
GIVING
GENUINE
GLORY
GREAT
GOOD
GIFT
GRACE
GRAVE
GAVE
GODSPEED
GLORIOUS
GETTING
GOING
What a GLORIOUS Bouquet
We GIFTED our Lord with today!
That was awesome, dear MadFox!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful list dear Brie! Good work for the Lord!
ReplyDeleteGoodnight all! Rest in Him who loves you.
Proverbs 3:24-27
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.