Come to Me, and rest in My loving Presence. You know that this day will bring difficulties, and you are trying to think your way through these trials. As you anticipate what is ahead of you, you forget that I am with you--now and always. Rehearsing your troubles results in experiencing them many times, whereas you are meant to go through them only when they actually occur. Do not multiply your suffering in this way! Instead, come to Me, and relax in My peace. I will strengthen you and prepare you for this day, transforming your fear into confident trust.Matthew 11:28-30
English Standard Version
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Joshua 1:5,9
English Standard Version
No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
My Prayer
Lord, I want to rest. I'm tired of playing the game and thinking that my way is the best way. I want to rest with You. Lord, as I learned yesterday, as trials come my way, I want to call on You for help. I don't want to simply think my way through trials, analyzing every part, is the answer to navigating through a trial. Lord, my trials and tough decisions tend to overtake me to the point that I am not productive with the tasks that you have given me. I stare at them, dwell on them, all the time figuring out how to get it over as fast as possible. Lord, remind me that You are there. You are with me, now and always. I can acknowledge them, but then give them to You and let You take care of them.
What is clouding my mind? This car purchase is bothering me. Help me Lord. This car we have purchased for Tyson is bothering me. Help us Lord. This school year and the kid's level of responsibility with their classes. Help me Lord. Teaching the evangelism class at church. Maintaining our home. Providing for the kids future education expenses. Getting my work done each day. Following through on passing out the Snapshot publication. These are my trials. Knowing whether or not I'm parenting correctly. Help Me Lord. I am meant to go through them only when they actually occur. Some are future issues. Teach me to walk in Your presence and surrender them to You and be wise about how my mind thinks of them. There will always be trials, but I don't want them to be my livelihood and God.
Lord, your word declares and tells me to come to You, all who labor and are heavy laden or burden. That is me. I don't need to be frightened or dismayed because You Lord are with me all of my days. I want to be strong and courageous and need you to make me that way. You are with me wherever I go.
Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. If you haven't already, please purchase the book and support the author.
Thank you for sharing the devotion! I actually have the book, but I looked it up online and found YOUR PRAYER! These concerns you have are almost EXACTLY what is burdening my heart this morning & God used your words to show me that He KNOWS my heart, He KNOWS it all! God bless you!!!!! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayer. It spoke directly to my spirit.
ReplyDeleteOur Father who is in heaven, conscious contact is what want above all other matters today. I ask I may know you are there. your word says you are there and I believe it. The knowing I am in your will is enpugh for me. Thank you my sons have health, intelligence, personality,hope, talent. Thank you for the provision of income to take care of them like they deserve. Thank you for the mercy you have shown my family, thank you for the mercy you have shown me. I cannot figure this out on my own. Thank you for powerlessness. Give me a clear picture of Humility. Help my husband Father, give me compassion for him, I receive your divine authority now in Jesus' name. Amen
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DeleteI told God that I don't know how to pray this morning for my issue's. I'm prayed out for the same reoccurring burdens. Your prayer serves us as an example and resting in His presence has been His gift to me. I can't but He can and He will. I pray Lord that we learn the difference so teach us how to practice the presence of abiding with you.
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ReplyDeletePaytonfamily, I hear your burdens, as does the Lord. Remember that a life without struggles and some burdens was not promised. Only that He, our savior would be with us every step of the way. Rely on that with every heaviness you have. Know that your efforts to make good decisions in your family and all you do to honor our Father is heard and of course known by Him. You ARE his beloved, and He is pleased. Amen.
ReplyDeleteI want to thank the Lord for all he has done for me last year at this time I was a lost soul when he saved he redeemed me from drug addiction and alcoholism I have carried a job at the life is good corp for almost a year and me and my family are attending church on a regular basis long time prayers from my family is what got me here I hope this spreads some hope to some one in need God BLess and have a wonderful day
ReplyDeleteYour story is indeed inspirational. Addiction is very challenging and generally a lifelong issue... your courage and faith to find a way to now hold a job and to get your family together is awesome! Having experience with this family issue, please continue with AA (or whatever program worked for you), stay focused on the Lord to assist, and cling to the family who love you. Godspeed and may His peace and love sustain you and your new path! Amen.
DeleteAmen, in the same boat. "Very challenging" is an understatement! Lol. Got saved in 2010 and still been struggling the entire time, 9 years, including a marriage and two children. One more relapse and I lose it all. Please pray there will not be one more. Amen.
DeleteI and I am sure others here will pray for you. As you know, the concern for "unknown" above is a relapse. Your goal and his is to be sure you have a network that when Satan and/or your mental state get weary that you can call on your experience, angels, friends, and the Lord to get you through that moment and sustain your sobriety. Godspeed and trust that you will find the strength from God when you need it. Praying for all those in addiction and specifically for you right now. Amen.
DeleteUnknown and Anonymous, I continue prayers for each of you today. I, too, have dealt with addiction issues in my family. Continue to say yes to Jesus every day and no to the alcohol/drugs/addiction issue you face (Satan). Let Jesus hold you and comfort you each moment. One moment at a time. In His Peace. Amen. CO
Delete"In this is love: not that we have loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to clear away our failures to love and the damage they've done to our relationship with God." I John 4:10-11 If we allow it, the trials of life will worm their way into the core of our heart undermining our focus on love. When love mode has been compromised, godly thoughts and directions will not come to us or when they do, we will not trust them. As we need food each day to sustain us physically, we come to the Bread of Life each day to be sustained in His love for us. With that focus well nourished, we go forth and face whatever issues should surface and proceed to manage them in love. In so doing, we will be amazed at what God will do with the issues.
ReplyDeleteDear Bob, I have come to depend on your spin on the Jesus Calling posts. Thank you for your words of wisdom. They have relieved me greatly,through great difficulty in this season of life. God bless you and those you love. Colleen 2019
DeleteThank you, Colleen! I am humbled. I write to open up for others to see, the content of my time in meditation. It helps me bring together what I experienced and in knowing you are listening, it makes me even more focused. God be with you!
DeleteAmen! His Word will lift, guide and sustain in the darkest storm.
DeleteYes, even years later your words give insight, Bob. In love, do all these things in love. Thank you for the reminder. Thank you Lord.
DeleteThank you Bob Malsack! I also have enjoyed your comments and find your words to be very wise and I begin to feel guided in His word. All of us come here for the same reasons. I am trying to learn to give my problems over to God and know that He will speak to my heart. I have many issues that try to burden me so I look to God for my relief because I alone can do nothing. It is only when I release them to God that I can find comfort. I thank God daily, I pray in the Holy Spirit knowing that He is where I may find solutions to problems I've not even had yet. Thank you Lord for loving me back together again. Thank you for giving me rest when I'm scared and afraid of what may or may not happen. Thank you for giving me the grace and mercy to know that I am forgiven and that I am a child of the most high God!! I am your bride and that I live and walk in your righteousness. I will rest in you, oh my Lord!! This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it, Amen.
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Thank you, Cece! Your affirmation is a sign that it is the Spirit that I was hearing from and not my own egotistical spin on scripture.
DeleteI accidentally stumbled onto your page because I was reading Jesus Calling this morning and I wanted to share it with my mom. There ARE no accidents are there? 😏 Your prayer is beautiful and so fitting. I find it interesting that I just watched a video on YouTube with Gabrielle Berenstein on Super Soul Sunday and she talks about how,"The Universe Has Your Back" but really she means God. Trust in Him. That is also my theme for this year is TRUST. Thank you for your post. I trusted and my prayer was answered by being shown your page. It reminds me that we are not alone. ❤🙏
ReplyDelete"The sun comes up
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It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass
And whatever lies before me
Let me be singing
When the evening comes."
Matt Redman
I come to this blog daily, because I find Inspiration and comfort in watching others grow in grace. I also like to stay close to my christian friends in my local community, as the face to face contact encourages accountability that is not as prevalent in the virtual. Thank you all for your comments. We all press toward the goal of being like HIM.
ReplyDeleteHi JC family, keeping you all in my prayers and attempting to keep myself from rehearsing potential future troubles in my head. This passage meant a lot to me and thank you for sharing your prayer, Payton family. I’m asking for prayers for my mom today to be healed from whatever sickness is causing her a dwelling cough and for all to be ok. May we all go through this day carrying out His will and remembering His love for us. Thank you Jesus
ReplyDeleteBri --- Just want you to know how thankful I am for your prayers! Bless you! I also lift up your Mom today to The Throne of Grace and ask the Lord for healing of her cough and its cause. Bless your Mom with perfect health and well being in the Miracle Working Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. AMEN and AMEN
DeleteBri, praying for your mom. May the Lord give her healing and comfort. KS
DeleteLifting your mom in prayer, Bri. May God bless her and keep her and may His love be poured out upon her (a given).
DeleteBri - God bless your mom, joining Warriors in healing prayers.
DeleteI join the other JC Warriors in lifting your mom up in prayer, Bri! May she feel the comfort of our prayers as she heals. CO
DeleteBri, I lift your mom up to the greatest Healer and miracle worker there ever will be! Trusting in His healing mercy for her so that you can testify to His glory! Trust and believe in the power of the blood of Jesus. Stay Blessed.
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Dear Heavenly Father, as You urge me to come to You this day and rest in Your loving presence, my heart rejoices because as I cast all of my problems at the foot of the cross, it doesn't matter what comes my way today, You've got me covered. I transfer all fear, anxiety or doubt into Your confident trust and pressing forward to rest in Your Peace. Thank You Jesus!
ReplyDeleteJC family, as you come to the Lord today, trust Him with all of your concerns and rest in His peace. He is the God of ALL possibilities! We walk by FAITH, not by sight!
Stay blessed.
Maplewood NJ
Maplewood--- Your prayer is my prayer. Bless you bless you!
DeleteI am in agreement! Amen. As I read the Jesus Calling devotional this morning, I felt peace. I was well rested and reminded myself to continue feeling the Loving Presence of God today, no matter what came my way. When I would start thinking ahead, I continued to bring myself back to the peaceful presence of Jesus. Thank you Jesus, for always being there for each of us. CO
DeleteAmen dear Maplewood! Trusting in His promises and faithfulness, and resting in His sweet peace!
DeleteMy Father God, I lift up this incredible JC FAMILY to you. I ask that You would show us where we have anxious thoughts within us. Search our hearts and expose anything that keeps us from the wholeness You have for each of us.Thank You that You did not make us to live with anxiety or sadness, but You created us to find joy in You every day. AMEN and AMEN Psalm 139:23 "Search me, O God and know my heart; try me and know my anxieties."
ReplyDeleteAmen, Amen and Amen, JJ!!!
DeleteGod bless you.
Maplewood NJ
Amen dear JJ!
DeleteYes,amen JJ. Even from a year ago, so relevant daily. M
DeleteDear Heavenly Father God,
ReplyDeletePlease strengthen us and prepare us for this day, transforming our fear into confident trust in You. Jesus I trust You. Jesus Please Help Us. Thy Will Be Done!.
Requesting prayers for my husband Larry. He tested positive for covid and has the corona virus. Praying that his compromised lungs are strengthened to overcome. Praying for all of you and/or your dear ones who are also affected. Thanks JC Family. Love, Brie
Father, please place Your healing hands on Larry and remove this virus from him. You are the healer and miracle worker and the only one with the power to accomplish this. Please comfort him and Brie and give them Your peace, love, and strength while Your will be done. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always.
DeletePraying for Larry now, especially since already has lung issues. Hopefully, you can get him the antibody treatment and the drugs that President Trump received. Godspeed and keep your mask on! Praying you stay well. AMEN
DeleteSending healing prayers for Larry and all affected by covid or any disease. Thank you Lord for renewing their strength, filling them and theirs with Your Peace and Comfort. Thank you for putting your healing hands on them. Thank you for your unconditional love. We trust you Father, Jehovah Rapha, do what only you can do. For Your Glory. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
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Brie, I'm joining in prayers for Larry to receive healing and strength from our mighty and loving Heavenly Father. I'm praying the virus will miss you as you and Larry get through this. All Glory to God for the healing and comfort He is giving you! We want to soon be claiming victory on this. It is my honor to pray for you Brie and Larry. God Bless you and Godspeed. Love, Kathy (kmertens)
DeleteBrie - Echoing healing prayers to Jehovah Rapha for our Larry.
DeleteI stand in agreement with the prayer warriors, sending healing and restoration for Larry. Jehovah Rapha is already at work giving you testimony to His glory, Brie! It shall be well in Jesus' name.
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Praying for Larry with Covid...May God bless him with full healing and protection for his lungs. Amen and Amen
DeleteBrie, I’m lifting your husband up in prayer for complete healing and comfort.
DeleteBrie, I’m lifting your husband up in prayer for complete healing and comfort.
DeletePraying Larry's lung will be strengthened and protected and he'll recover quickly from the virus. I ask these things in the name of precious Jesus.
DeleteBrie joining the prayer warriors in Knocking on the Father's heart, friend I have a friend in need. He here's and answers. Please keep us updated!
DeleteLifting up your DH Larry to the Throne of Grace. Heavenly Father, I know You are already working, strengthening Larry's lungs, healing his body, giving him and Brie Your peace and grace. Thank You, Lord, for always being steps ahead of anything that comes our way. Thank You, Jesus. In Your will being done, help us to find rest and comfort in Your loving arms. In the healing name of Jesus, I pray. Amen
DeleteFather God, Hear our prayers for dear Larry! He needs Your healing power right now. Thank you for coming quickly to his aid and restoring him to good health. Strengthen his heart and lungs and kill the virus in its tracks. Protect Larry from its symptoms. Surround Him with your love and peace! Strengthen his body and bring him to a full and perfect recovery. We pray this in the powerful Name of the Risen Lord, Christ Jesus!
DeleteOur Father in heaven pour your amazing grace and peace over Larry and Brie and family. Hear our prayers Lord for our precious friends. Have mercy Lord on Larry and we thank you Lord for your healing. AMEN! Send your angels to comfort them and feel your heavenly peace. We pray in the name of your beloved son our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!! Amen Amen
DeleteFather God, I echo the prayers of our mighty JC family for healing and peace for Larry, and protection for Brie. Father we call out to you the great physician and healer. In Jesus name.
DeleteFather, please take all our burdens from us and lighten our hearts and minds. Grant us Your peace, love, strength, and comfort. Help us lift one another up as we go about our daily lives and always keep You first and foremost in our thoughts. Let us forge forward in our faith and with our armor of God. Let Your peace reign. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Praise the Lord continually and always.
ReplyDeleteI am still Praying for your unemployment compensation to break through the barriers and get delivered directly to you, Janet. We're going to see His Victory!
DeleteThank you Brie. I am also praying for Larry's and his health issues, as well as for you 🙏.
DeleteContinued prayers, Janet, that your paperwork is pushed to the top of the stack and is addressed and that another job crosses your path and that it's an even better one that you had! Speaking that in Jesus's name!
DeleteMay Larry's healing continue, Brie. I say healing vs sickness. I know our awesome healer/greatest physician, Jehovah Rapha is bringing him through as he is with MadFox! May all of our worry and anxiousness be replaced with peace and calmness as we lean on and trust God to bring us through in any affliction we or our family members are experiencing! In Jesus's name! Amen!!!
Amen and Amen!
DeleteAmen, Janet! Continuing to pray for you and your family. May your financial issues and unemployment be resolved to God's glory. Looking forward to doing the Victory dance with you. Stay blessed.
DeletePraying with you all for God’s healing for Larry and to keep dear Brie in good health and to resolve your financial problems and Janet’s problems especially the unemployment woes, and strengthen and heal MadFox, and Maplewood from her surgery, and heal Norah’s husband’s leg, and Rose’s Aunt Bertha from her stroke, and Terri’s diabetic husband and improve his vision, and relieve Miss Pat of her pain, and heal Sassy Mom’s weaknesses, and heal BFF’s Mom, and heal GTT from her surgery. and Lisa’s cancer and my friend Scott just got Covid and lift all those who are depressed and discouraged, and bless all of us as we trust in Him Who loves us. Thank You, dear Jesus!!!
DeleteJoining in prayers with you Jeanne 🙏 and praying for your friend Scott that he is healed by the good Lord, as well as all that have been impacted by this virus in the world.
DeleteAmen thank you Jeanne! Joining in your prayers for all and for your friend Scott. Trusting and thanking the Lord for His healing hands, His Faithfulness and Goodness.
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Lifting in prayer our friend Scott who just got Covid and all those who are depressed and discouraged. Cheer UP!~ Our God has overcome the world!
DeleteAmen and Amen Jeanne.
DeleteLoving Father, Thank You for wanting me to be healthy and full of life in every aspect. You want me to be replenished not only spiritually, but also physically, emotionally and mentally. Thank You for giving me the invitation today to rest in You. Teach me to recognize that true rest is found ONLY in the Presence of Christ Jesus my Savior. May I stop and embark on the preparation for my rest, to meditate on Your holiness, and focus on doing those things that fill my cup. May all your children labor and serve Your Kingdom with all their might, but learn how to rest so they can sustain the pace for the long run! In Jesus’ name.
ReplyDeleteOur Father knows our limits and our need for rest. For us to rest, we must first and foremost TRUST God! He cares for our well-being and knows that rest is important to our spiritual walk! He knows that rest allows our mind, body and soul to be renewed and jump start with additional focus and strength. He promised to give us rest when we seek Him! He also designed a weekly rhythm for us called the Sabbath, (“rest” in Hebrew). Gen 2:2-3 says: “By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 3 Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.” From the very beginning, He modeled rest for us when He rested on the seventh day. When we rest in God, we are declaring that we believe He is (The Great “I AM”) sufficient for our every situation.
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matt 11:29-30).
Blessed and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Hallelujah Maplewood. We all need to rest in His loving, peaceful arms and let Him take care of us, His children who He loves. God bless you 🙏.
DeleteHow are you feeling our Sweet Maplewood NJ ?
DeleteLord as maplewood takes this day that you have given her to rest in you pour into her abundantly. Pour into her and over her your anointing oil that accomplishes anything you have given it to do. Lord we know that your beloved baby girl takes what you pour into her and pours it out to others. Please always replenish what she pours out to others that her vessel never runs low. Lord we thank you for allowing us to gleam from what she pours out. Thank you Lord that you have called us to be one in you.
DeleteAmen and Amen! Rest in Him, sweet Maplewood. May you feel His loving arms surround You with His love. Praying with and for you.
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Praying, dear Sister, that you are getting your rest as you recover from your procedure. It is so amazing how our loving Father knows well when we are weary and burdened and absolutely orders us to stop and restore ourselves. Such a great Dad😊💗
Delete..."Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”... I have yet to fully grasp this. Any insights?
DeletePraying for peace , strength and healing ..for Brie’s husband , Larry and our dear MadFox.
ReplyDeleteI as well... as God would say, "my beloved ones" ; want you to know I only get to read about half of the posts, BUT my heart sees them all and joins along with you; the posting and or the ones reading.
DeleteAs I journey into discovering His love and Life inside myself, I am discovering a unity in and through His Spirit which is the foundation of my spirit.
Jesus's prayer in John 17 comes to mind. An amazing meditation.
With love and blessing
Keith
Amen Keith. Just read John 16 & 17. Such a Perfect and deep prayer/revelation of His Love and Glory. Then I've been led to Eph 2 & 3. I feel so peaceful and blessed. Thank you Lord.
Delete"For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." Eph 3:14-21
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Blessings from France
Thank you. ❤ Amen
DeleteAmen! Joining in healing prayers for all those in need. God is the Great Healer and Redeemer in whom I trust.
DeleteAmen! Thank you for that beautiful good food that satisfies my hungry heart! Much love to all💗
DeleteSome of my favorite verses BFF. Eph 3:20
DeleteThank You Father for hearing all our prayers and Thank You for teaching me this past week just how powerful prayer really is. You are amazing and no one compares to You Lord. I trust, love, and adore You Jesus. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always 🙏.
ReplyDeletePrayer moves mountains! Thank You, Lord!❤
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ReplyDeleteMeeting and praying with you all this morning in quiet time in presence with our Lord. Thanking God for the miracles, the healing, the people and circumstances that are working on us all in Jesus's name. Thanking you for the comfort and peace you cover Brie and her husband Larry with thru the elimination of the virus. Thanking you for the comfort and peace you cover Mad🦊 with thru his treatments. Thank you for the Peace and comfort you cover us all with at the instant we call your name. I trust you Jesus. Help us Jesus!
ReplyDeleteAmen Amen and Amen!
DeleteAmen 🙏.
DeleteAmen and Amen! We are surrounded by love and prayers as we go through this day together in the Presence of the Lord.
DeleteThank you, Prayer Warriors, for your prayers for my Aunt Bertha. She is receiving great care, and I know that God is with her. I will update you all as I know more.❤
ReplyDeleteI'm grateful for this blog that brings us together and for all of you. You've brought His light, inspiration, more love, caring and compassion into my life, and, for that, I humbly thank you. As I celebrate my 53rd birthday today, I'm reminded of all that I've (we've) been through in the past year, 2020 was a year of struggles and storms, but the Lord carried us through. I experienced spiritual growth, grew closer to friends and family and learned to forgive as He has forgiven me. So comforting that we're never alone. God is always with us, guiding us even though we may stumble and fall. His love and grace are ever near. He's ust one word away, "Jesus".
I'm eternally grateful that my husband and I have mostly recovered from Covid. Tomorrow will start week 6 of recovery for me. I feel 80% healed by the grace of God. Praise the Lord! I'm confining to pray for those who are still struggling with health, financial, emotional, physical and spiritual serbacks, and looking forward to many Victory reports in Jesus name.
Go forth today to spread the Good News and be blessed.❤
Happy birthday Rose!!
DeleteSo thankful that you're a part of this beautiful family here. Thanking God for you and your husband healing and recovery & still praying for Aunt Bertha!
Hallelujah for the blessings and victories only He can do!
Blessings from France
Rose - Happy birthday Rose. Echoing BFF prayer.
DeleteThank you so much for the birthday blessings, BFF and Sassy Mom. Every day that I wake up is a new opportunity to love and serve the Lord. Blessings to you. ❤
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Joining in BFF's prayers and happy birthday Rose. May God bless you 🙏.
DeleteJoining my family here to wish you a Happy 53rd Birthday, dear Sister! So much to celebrate! PraisIng God and thanking Him for His faithfulness in guiding you and your hubby to a perfect recovery! I believe He is healing all of your Aunt Bertha’s weaknesses and will lead her to a complete recovery too in His timing. Amen 💗🙏
Delete💗 Happy Birthday our Rose 💗
DeleteSo glad you are feeling better.
I an thanking God for the gift of you and our JC Family
Blessings now and forevermore!
One thing I have seen; we do not look forward to hard times but often they are used by God to temper thankfulness within us. Happy birthday dear Rose!
DeleteHappy Birthday Rose! My grandson's 16th today! Thank you Jesus for your everlasting love over them. Much love to you!
DeleteHappy Birthday Rose! Continuous prayer for aunt Bertha and also your journey to full health. Mindy
DeletePraying the prayer that never fails for all of you, Dear JC Family. I cannot word any of these prayers any better, Lord, and You know my heart of love for each person on here. So, I am visualizing Larry waking up for a nap and stretching and saying, "I think I've taken a turn for the better!" I am visualizing MadFox mentally preparing for the next portion of his journey, and knowing that he is equal to and ready for each phase, as only he has been able to describe for us. Picturing him with that new Grandbaby and rejoicing with his family. For each person mentioned seeing relief from their pain, their worry or fear and each of us rejoicing in the victories we will surely read about.
ReplyDeletePraying for safe travels for those on the road, including my dear little friend who is returning to college today. I am rejoicing in my Dear Hub's victory over his swollen leg and the progress made everyday. I am thankful for renewed health and strength and see it for each of us as we give God the glory.
I rested, as you mentioned, Maplewood and prayed myself into a nap with "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" playing in my head as I prayed in the Spirit. I am refreshed and ready to start the prep for the my hub's Birthday dinner that we will share with dear friends. I am a week out of my illness having just taken my last antibiotic. I survived the week of craziness at work, as did my matchless Team.
Wishing you the happiest of Birthdays, Rose. How young 53 sounded to me when I read your post (having recently celebrated my 65th!).
Love and Blessings to each of you as our prayers continue and our confidence multiplies through trust in Him.
Blessings our dear Norah!
DeleteAre you recovering from corona virus also? I certainly pray all is well with you and yours.
If so, I am picturing you scurrying around making a wonderfully memorable dinner for your Darling Husband' birthday celebration!
Today after each task, I tried. "Come to Me, and rest in My loving Presence"
It took patience, which took trust that the world wouldn't fall off its axis if I rested. (Maybe it already has :)
I did make attempts to ripen my patience fruit while strengthening my trust muscles. Stay well, my friend in Christ.
Amen dear Norah. How sweet it is to visualize such good thoughts. I enjoy that from time to time and it does make one feel better. God bless you and yours.
DeleteBless you Brie and Janet. I am recovering from a sinus infection. Took my last antibiotic tonight. I am feeling good. My Dear Hub enjoyed his steak dinner with our friends and we watched a movie about the making of the first Dictionary.
ReplyDeleteStill praying for you and Larry, Brie and thanking you, Janet for your prayers. Heading to bed and trusting I will wake up, refreshed and ready for fellowship (zoom). Looking forward to sharing the gems I learn. Sleep sweet, Dear Ones!
So very happy dear Norah that your beautiful words told me all is going better with you and your dear Hubby! I’m so glad you are feeling better and coming off your antibiotic for your sinus infection and his leg is healing. So happy you got some rest too! Thanking God for his faithfulness! Praying with you for our dear family! We are blessed to be loved by a merciful, loving and kind God who hears and answers our prayers. God bless you and your family. Happy. Birthday to your dear Hubby! It sounds like you had a wonderful celebration with your friends.
ReplyDeleteDriving home from my Mom’s this morning. Stayed up learning the songs for Choir. All is well thank God! May He bless you all!
ReplyDeleteMercy travels and God bless 🙏.
DeleteThanks sweet Janet! Got home safely and made it to Church in time for the first song. God is so faithful.
DeleteThank You Jesus. Praise the Lord always.
ReplyDeleteThank you father for all your doing in mine my children and all the JC family I praying we all keep strong and looking to you for every need and receiving all your blessing I pray for amanda as your call her 5 week baby home give her strength and let then receive you're healing and let them call out to you and trust you I pray for all on this blog and that all prayers from years on here are all answered and for all to keep me my children and my children's father in prayers to God in our lord and savior jesus christ Amen I love you father
ReplyDeleteAmen, God's got us all in His hands. Hugs and prayers for Amanda and family this morning.
DeleteAmen dear Rebecca. May He continue to bless, protect and guide you, your children, your children's father, and our JC Family and provide all of our needs and heal dear Amanda's body, mind and spirit and give her strength, courage, guidance and comfort. Thank You Father for this in the Name of Christ Jesus, our Risen Lord.
DeleteDear JC family, I thank God once again for this forum and for the love and support shared here. Today I am starting as a remote confirmation guide for my 13 yr old. We are states apart, but since they can’t go in person I have offered to do this for her. I pray that it will be meaningful for her and that it goes well and God speaks to her heart. Also, please continue prayers for healing of my head incision following my surgery. It is 99% healed but still very fragile. Thank you so much! Love to all, and prayers for each of you and your situations.
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray for your incision to heal completely and all weaknesses to be strengthened for you and your family. Thanking God that you will do a wonderful job as your child's remote confirmation guide. He will make all things right! Thank You Jesus.
DeleteDoctor Jesus has prescribed rest for all who are weary, all who are heavily laden, all who are recuperating, for all who are in pain or turmoil, all who are anxious or burdened with care; all who need an answer to prayer.
ReplyDeleteIsaiah 14:3
"And it will be in the day when the Lord gives you rest from your pain and turmoil."
Exodus 33:14
And He said, “My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Philippians 4:6-7
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Amen and thank you dear Peter. I know He knows how I feel. I am going to bed much too late but dear Jesus helped me prepare my work for my Bible group. He helps me with everything. I am so blessed!
DeleteJust read your verses, Peter, before I head to bed. Praying for you, Ellen and for Amanda and her family, Rebecca. Hope you are home safe and sound, Jeanne.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, my Dear Hubby's birthday was NOT what we expected. He had a low grade temp all day yesterday and I finally decided to text on our All Fam text and let them know. Everyone said, "Let's reschedule." This morning, he woke up temperature free, but I had one! We both spend the day resting. I moved from the bed to the recliner, to the sofa and then back to bed - all day long and I know I'm ready to turn in for the night. No fever, cough is better, just tired. So, yes, Peter, "Dr. Jesus" has prescribed all we need. I thank you all for your prayers. Know that you are in mine.
Sleep Sweet.
PS, please keep my two twin grandsons in your prayers. Today they tested positive for COVID. The birthday part was to be a combined celebration for DH and them. We'll try again in a couple of weeks.
ReplyDeleteSorry it wasn't the birthday that you expected for your good hubby. Guess that meant you had the chicken pot pie. But God was with both of you and your hubby felt your love even with his fever. I'm glad he's better. Hope you're resting so you'll be alright too. Praying for your dear twin grandsons. Thank You Father for their mild cases and a quick recovery in Jesus' Name. Amen.
ReplyDeleteOur Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13). He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. (Psalm 91:1).
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, thank You. I praise You Lord always and bless Your holy name. You are holy. You produce faith. You give grace and You are merciful. You call us to salvation. Knowing You is eternal life. You are so amazing! We were suppose to live forever, but mankind chose to disobey Your command and let sin and death into our hearts and minds and into the world. Thank You Father for sending Your Son Jesus to give us eternal life. Why do we tend to forget the good things of God or they fade in our memories, but we remember bad things in our life so easily? Protect all my good memories of You Lord and let the bad things of this world fade away from my thoughts instead. I want to keep all my good memories (that are precious) to propel me along my journey with You Lord. Open my eyes to see all Your miracles that are all around me. Let Your breath of life within me be re-energized. Make me bold with strength in my soul. Grant me the courage and confidence to do Your will in my life. Thank You Jesus. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
Amen & AMEN, Janet! Love this prayer! Thank you! I will meditate on this today and on the "blessing stones" God has given me vs any bad memories or thoughts. Bless you, dear sister, and thank you, again!
DeleteWonderful prayer good sister! May God cast all our bad memories of our mistakes and transgressions as far away as He has cast our sins because they are truly forgotten. If He can forgive and forget them, so also can we.
DeletePsalm 103:12 As far as the east is from the west,
So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
Best to fill your mind and heart with so much gratitude and His sweet blessings that there will be little room for bad memories and reminders of our old sinful selves. If one of those thoughts tries to creep in to take away our joy, comfort and peace, then out it goes! God is greater! Hallelujah
DeleteAmen Jeanne 🙏. Praying for you and the journey you are on right now. You are being comforted, strengthened, and guided by the Lord. His peace and love will protect you and bring you joy. Peace be with you and God bless.
ReplyDeleteThere remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. (Hebrews 4:9-11).
ReplyDeleteThen the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied. (Acts 9:31). For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6).
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You’re doing great Sweetheart! Thanks for feeding us so well.
DeleteThank you for this post Jeanne! Knowing what you’re going through and witnessing your faith brings me much hope. May God continue to bless you- you can count on my prayers and unity🙏
ReplyDeleteSome days on waking I find a hymn running through my mind.
ReplyDeleteToday it was 'Praise, my soul, the King of heaven', written from Psalm 103.
I encourage all who read this Jesus Calling Blog to read the words slowly and thoughtfully; just think on this line alone, "Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven"!
'Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
To his feet your tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Evermore his praises sing.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King!
Praise him for his grace and favor
To his people in distress.
Praise him, still the same as ever,
Slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Glorious in his faithfulness!
Father-like he tends and spares us;
Well our feeble frame he knows.
In his hand he gently bears us,
Rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Widely yet his mercy flows!
Angels, help us to adore him;
You behold him face to face.
Sun and moon, bow down before him,
Dwellers all in time and space.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace!
Now read Psalm 103, and if time permits read Psalm 145.
I'm sure your day will be blessed.
Thanks so very much for adding so much light to my new day brother Peter!! That hymn often slips into my mind when I’m about to have a procedure or a medical test. Its melody a
Deletebrings me comfort and the words are so beautiful.
Loved reading Psalms 103 and 145. They are favorites and so very encouraging!! Good breakfast for my soul! Much love and gratitude.
Have a victory report to share with you all. Get your victory-dance shoes on and laced up!...My best friend, Betsy, her brother, Stephen, was given a grim diagnosis early part of last year. He was dx with esophageal cancer and had additional issues as well. His doctor had ordered a pet scan this past Friday because Stephen was not tolerating the current chemo...and he got the report last night (somehow...on a Sunday night?!)...There are no signs of cancer anywhere in his body!!! Jehovah Rapha is IN THE HOUSE and healed this god-fearing man, Stephen! Praise and glory to God!!! Betsy let me know last night and I could tell she was dancing on cloud 9...rightfully so, right
ReplyDeleteAmen! All thanks, praise and Glory to God!
DeleteDancing with you, Stephen & Betsy! Hallelujah! Play the tambourine & dance for joy for yet another saint has been touched by the Master's healing hand! PTL!💃🕺💞🙏🌈
DeleteWonderful news!! Hallelujah! Got my victory dance shoes on and I’m celebrating another miracle! Our God is so great and powerful! In Him all things are possible! So happy for them both! Thank You Jesus!!!
DeleteYay God!!!! 👏👏💃💃
DeleteThanks sweet Janet! Amen. You always lift and encourage me. The Christ in you is very beautiful. Thanks for your sincere prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Blessings from NY. This time for me is both a challenge and a blessing. I’m grateful to be surrounded by so many prayers and His constant peace and loving care. With His Hand to hold, nothing is too difficult. Stay strong and blessed. You are the beloved daughter of the Most High. It doesn’t get any better than that.
I love this reminder today:
ReplyDelete"Rehearsing your troubles results in experiencing them many times, whereas you are meant to go through them only once when they actually occur. Do not multiply your suffering in this way! Instead, come to Me, and relax in My peace. I will strengthen you and prepare you for this day, transforming your fear into confident trust."
Thanking our Father for taking my BIL Richard Home today. Thanking Him for giving peace and rest to those family members who have been by his side for so long during his journey.
It's a new day, we have some Sonshine!
I'm sorry to read about Richard, Audra, though you seem already comforted. You must know you will see him again.
DeleteI'm sorry, dear Audra, that you lost your brother in love, Richard, but God in His mercy called him Home and he is now resting in a peace so sweet and perfect.
DeleteAmen, God has also given peace and rest to his family and caregivers. May He fill all your broken hearts with comfort. As Norah said, You and your family will be with him again. God's promises are true.
Blessings, JC Family. Happy for you, NJS and the wonderful results that Stephen received.
ReplyDeletePrayers for each of you and thank you for the lovely sharings of God's Word.
I also thank you in advance for prayers for my 2nd cataract surgery tomorrow morning. I'm ready and excited. Much easier this time since I know more what to expect. My appt is at 10:40 EST. Should be back home by 2:00-ish.
Brie, I'll be singing, "I can see clearly now...." :)
Joining prayers that your second cataract surgery will go smoothly because God is leading it. Soon you will see clearly in both eyes. What a blessing! Thank You Jesus!
DeleteDear JC Community, I am new to your support and praise group. The daily JC message and readings have been a blessing to me recently. Your individual messages of prayer and support of each other have been even more meaningful. I have offered prayers and thanks for each of you. I am writing to ask for your support. I was hoping you could help me by asking for blessings for my son that he lets Jesus into his heart and finds solace in what God can help him with. Thank you. 🙏
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous, welcome to this group. The community and messages are great. We have all been blessed by this group. Prayers for you son that he may find Jesus speaking directly to him.
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Praying with our JC Family that God will soften and open your son's heart to His call and he will answer YES! May he be given new eyes to see that all he needs is Jesus and every good thing will follow. His life will be blessed in every way and He will never walk alone again.
DeleteFather, We pray together that You will call this young man, and he will hear you, and he will seek You for himself will an open
and repentant heart of faith in Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
Amen!
DeleteThank you. ❤️
DeleteI know my Way Maker will help me shovel around my mom’s house.I must drive to White Plains on Thursday so while I was in my pajamas before I went to bed I put shoes , hat and gloves on and a jacket and cleaned off my car with Jesus and a broom. I knew He wouldn’t let me slip. God was protecting me and guiding me. Hope you all have a safe and blessed day. Good day to just stay in and stay warm in God’s presence. As today’s devotion says: “come to Me, and relax in My peace. I will strengthen you and prepare you for this day, transforming your fear into confident trust.”
ReplyDeleteProverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
Psalm 91:14-15
Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him and honor him.
Good bless you dear Jeanne🙏
DeleteThanks dear Blessings from NY. Have a great day in the Lord!
DeleteGod is Good!
The LORD your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. (Zephaniah 3:17).
ReplyDeleteI love your morning prayers Janet. Thank you❤️🙏
DeleteAlways loved that verse! Thanks Janet!!
DeleteA Declaration and Decree for each JCFAMILY/WARRIOR: I put on the Mighty Armor given to me by our Supernatural Father. NO EVIL may enter as the Lord my God Almighty DWELLS WITHIN ME to the DEPTHS of MY SOUL and in EVERYTHING I AM AND DO. My Life is for God ALONE and Evil HAS NO POWER OR AUTHORITY HERE! I Stand on HOLY BLESSED GROUND and I STAND STRONG WITH NO FEAR AND FULL FAITH. I was created by God for a TIME SUCH AS THIS. I am BLESSED by my God with ABUNDANT LIFE and I FLOURISH! Devil, BE GONE because you WILL NEVER HAVE ME!
ReplyDeleteMY GOD ALWAYS WINS!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
Psalm 92:12 "The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree; he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon."
JJ - wishing you a wonderful day. Your prayers are so uplifting and powerful. Thank you.
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Amen and amen JJ!! Yes, thank you for your powerful much needed prayers always keeping the enemy at bay! God bless you sweet sister🙏
DeleteI'm standing with JJ. Anonymous, Blessings From NY, while singing, FEAR YOU DON'T OWN ME!
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Amen sweet JJ! God His Armor on and the Shield. No fiery darts can touch me!! We know from where our Help comes from! From He who made Heaven and Earth!
DeleteAmen, JJ! WE ARE PROTECTED IN HIM! Children of the most high God.
DeleteMatthew 11:30 "For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. "
ReplyDeleteThere's a saying 'A burden shared is a burden halved'. My guess is, that it's possibly based on this verse.
To take Jesus' yoke means to submit our self to His authority. It means to put ourselves under His rule, to join together with Him. He invites us to put ourselves into His yoke, one in which we are enabled to be yoked together with Him and He will bear our burdens.
This yoking - burden bearing is not equal, it's not half-half. It's more like 90% Jesus, 10% us(if that!)
Similar to days of old when two horses were yoked together to share the load of pulling a plow. Often it was a huge experienced Shire horse yoked with a much smaller younger horse. The younger horse took some of the load; but only a little. The larger experienced horse shouldered most of the load and guided the young horse and the plow to create straight furrows. The young horse was the disciple of the elder horse.
Jesus promises that, as we submit to His authority and take His yoke upon ourselves our load will be lightened and we will find rest for our souls.
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Great analogy, Peter. Thanks for sharing!
DeleteThanks Peter! Giving him every burden and walking through this new day with a lighter load.
DeleteThere is Freedom
ReplyDeleteby Josh Baldwin
… When I'm walkin' through the valley, Your presence is around me
'Cause nothin' stands between me and my God
And the fear that was my prison is no longer where I'm livin'
'Cause nothin' stands between me and my God
There's no place I go that He is not
… When the ground below is shakin', my joy cannot be taken
'Cause nothin' stands between me and my God
So I'm lookin' to Jesus through a veil that's torn to pieces
'Cause nothin' stands between me and my God, no
… Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom
We'll be dancin' through the darkness 'cause we believe it
Every stronghold has to break at the name of Jesus
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom (oh-oh, oh-oh)
… Watch the lies break off
Watch the enemy flee
Watch the walls come crumbling down
When the people of God sing (when the people of God sing)
Hear the heavenly roar
Of every heart set free
Hear the chains of shame hit the ground
When the people of God sing (when the people of God sing, oh-oh-oh)
Thanks Suzanne 👍
DeleteYes! Let the people of God
Sing out loud!
Sing out strong!
Loved every word of truth, sweet Suzanne! You fed me well today. Thanks Sis!! God bless your day!
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Singing with you dear Brie!! He is my Salvation and my Song! Hallelujah
ReplyDeleteGod's blessings for all on this blog from windy, snowy and very chilly West Michigan! God is good! The beauty and stillness of this weather is a gift from our creator. May all in this climate know that God does provide, each and every step of our journey...snow shovel and warm coffee in hand. Jesus I Trust in You! Amen.
ReplyDeleteThank God,
DeleteWe've Got His Love To Keep Us Warm 🎶
I just love the beauty and stillness of a newly fallen snow. Took a couple of photos of it. Stay warm dear ABC! God sure knows what we need and He provides it!
DeleteThanks Brie! His love will keep us warm and blessed.
I did have the book and bought another for a friend- but I also like to read it here - it makes it easier for the scriptures are already there to be read. God bless Sarah in heaven!🙏😇🌹
ReplyDeleteYes dear Anonymous! God bless Sarah in Heaven!
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