Come to Me with a thankful heart,, so that you can enjoy My presence. This is the day that I have made. I want you to rejoice today, refusing to worry about tomorrow. Search for all that I have prepared for you, anticipating abundant blessings and accepting difficulties as they come. I can weave miracles into the most mundane day if you keep your focus on Me.Psalm 118:24
Come to Me with all your needs, knowing that My glorious riches are a more-than-adequate supply. Stay in continual communication with Me, so that you can live above your circumstances even while you are in the midst of them. Present your requests to Me with thanksgiving, and My Peace, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your heart and mind.
English Standard Version
This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Philippians 4:19
New American Standard
And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
New American Standard
Be anxious for nothing, anything, 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.
My Prayer
Lord, thank you for the class yesterday. It was nice seeing four people there. And I appreciate the words from Harriett she shared about the devotional she had read and the impact one lady had to many people. Lord, it was a great time of sharing our testimonies once again. To hear these folks share them. I had them write them down and they each got emotional sharing. It reminded me of the words from Spurgeon I had read earlier in the day.
Lord, help me and others to focus on today and let it take care of itself and not worry about tomorrow. Lord, help me to focus on You this day. Lord, I listed a bunch of difficulties or worry's in my life yesterday. Lord, I want to direct my hope on You. Help me to not think that answers are found in myself taking control.
This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. It is a good day because You made it Lord. Thank you for the promise of supplying me with every need. You don't say you will supply me with every want, but every need. Lord, your word tells me not to be anxious. It reminds me that you will guard my heart and mind.
I get tired of seeing my life get my focus off of You and onto myself and what I think I need. I have no need to be anxious or to worry Lord for you are there and you will take care of the situation in your way. I can be confident in You O God.
Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. If you haven't already, please purchase the book and support the author.
You may not ever know how much these devotions help me refocus. I have the amazing book which is my "go to", but to have this resource at my fingertips is perfect. Thank you for your commitment and dedication
ReplyDeleteI have 2 books at home by Sarah and I start each day with a reading from one or both. When I am traveling I so appreciate this site to start my day and remind myself who is in control. I like to thank Jesus each morning for the gift of a new day. A sober day and invite the Holy Spirit to guide,teach,nurture,and reprimand. I live starting my day this way. Thank you
DeleteI agree with both of you! This blog helps me every day refocus and pray to stay connected to Our Heavenly Father through Jesus and His Holy Spirit! I use 2 of her books daily and am so incredibly Grateful for this community of Believers and Prayer Warriors!❤️🙏
DeleteAmen! You guys are helping me Again this morning! Thank you prayer warriors for your Steadfast pursuit of faith in Jesus Christ!🙏❤️
DeleteAmen 🙏 today’s devotional and s ruptures are beautiful and inspiring!
DeleteGod is so good!
I lift each of you up in healing, peace and loving prayers and thank Jesus for the answers that are on the way!
I am so thankful for this blog and for each of you! This is a beautiful body of believers and prayer warriors
Such a blessing!
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Love, Brandy
I have been reading your Jesus Calling entries for over a year, now. I have the book, but I gave it to my son. I appreciate your entries because they have the scriptures written out.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for taking the time to do this. It has been a blessing to me and many others.
Faher thank you for today, to get closer to Chase, to work on relationship with Justin. for time to help focus on recovery. renew my hope, you are my hope and I love you. Help Chandler today to be aware of who he is in Christ. Help Chase physically and spiritually. help Justin in his fear. Thank you, in Christs name Amen.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I have the book also, but it is not with me at the moment. I appreciate you including your prayer. Your prayers have put the readings into perspective and have given me peace. Thank you for your service.
ReplyDelete"Come to me with a thankful heart"... Sarah as Jesus gets to the crux of my weaknesses almost everyday. Today is probably going to be another "deja vu" moment as I was not very thankful yesterday or the day before or the day before that! And today, I will deal with some challenging people and situations that are more likely to yield anger...not thankfullness.
ReplyDeleteSo, I'm in a thankless trap of my own making. Yes the Father, Son, and Spirit deserve to be thanked but I find reasons to blame them too. God says that we must have trust and faith to have any chance of defeatimg the Enemy. Trust in Him by thanking Him for all you have. Amen.
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ReplyDeleteI love how these devotionals never 'expire' because they are based on the Word of God which never expires. I used Jesus Calling last year and I am using it this year. Beautiful devotionals and beautiful prayers. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. Jesus works through you. It's the most miraculous thing. Thank you for doing this blog. It's my gateway to God. Much love to you
ReplyDeleteFrom Psalm 119:111-112: "Your decrees are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end." The reading today emphasizes Jesus bidding of us to "come to Me". This is an orientation of the heart that is good to be done at the beginning of the day and throughout the day. The psalmist practiced this in some way or form. The result for him was his heart was mold to find joy in our Lord alone. Periodically in this blog, people have shared struggles they have with addiction. Addiction comes from continually indulging in a practice that brings pleasure. It can be a practice that is immoral or unhealthy or it can be something socially acceptable. The principle that is in effect is the same, it is the taking of delight or the finding of pleasure in something that becomes one's priority. When it is allowed to increase, it molds the heart into desiring it beyond reason or into great pain for self and others. Each of us has something in our life that we have taken pleasure in beyond what is good for the heart. The need is for a remolding of the heart or as the psalmist has said, "the inclining of the heart" so we take greater pleasure in the love of God over all other pleasures or desires. In repeated practice of this (daily and moment by moment) over time, our heart will become increasingly inclined and finding pleasure in God alone, causing all other pleasures to shrivel up and ultimately die. Those demonic pleasure will not go away without an effort to stay alive within us, especially when they see they are being forced out of our hearts by the love of God. As they did with Jesus in the wilderness, they may look for a more opportune time to influence us. But by the habitually "come to Me" being practiced, their demise is inevitable. So in case of a setback, hear again His loving voice saying, "come to Me" and come. It is good to be with you this morning, I needed to be here.
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts. Bob is absolutely "on point" here with regard to addictions. It is my experience (but certainly supported by statistics from A.A.) that it is nearly impossible for an addiction that has a person spiraling down with failed relationships, drug overdoses, homelessness, and ultimately death to escape... without God.
ReplyDeleteThe 12 step program and other recovery programs all center on recognizing a higher power and supplanting the source of addiction with the power of love from God, your family, and most importantly, yourself. ALL HAVE FALLEN SHORT -- so loving yourself and all your weaknesses is possible because GOD LOVED YOU FIRST and ALWAYS will - if he can LOVE you, then you need to accept that YOU can be loved in this fallen world. Godspeed, and let's lift up those that have bravely acknowledged their addictions here.
MadFox, Bob, thank you for your words! Thank you to all who reply to this blog because by doing so I am reminded that I am not alone! There is no thing I can do or have done that will make Him love me less. Although I struggle with truly believing I am worthy to be called a child of God - in my heart, I do know. 💕
DeleteIf indeed we could do something to separate ourselves from God’s Love for us that would mean we are stronger than God. Let’s not go there. You are a child of God; always have been, always will be; you are a child of God!!!
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DeleteMy,My What a fantastic morning reading what God is doing and has done for those that put their trust in Him. God is an on-time God. I feel like I am sitting in a room with you All. Sharing is caring .Thank you.. Thank you All. Hope for All.
ReplyDeleteDear Phoebe, We are all sitting in this room together as a family in Christ. Truly we are of one accord. Jesus is everything to us and we are nothing without Him. We can do anything in Him and He will never leave or forsake us. No one understands us better or loves us with a perfect and unconditional love. This is a room of love, prayer, thanksgiving and praise, hope, mutual respect and encouragement. God blesses us as we bless each other. Much love, dear Sister!
DeleteTruth, Jeanne! ♥️🙏✝️
Delete♥️🙏✝️ Amen!
DeleteThank you each one for sharing
ReplyDeleteThank you Bob for writing,that if we could do something to separate ourselves from God's love for us then that would mean that we are stronger than God...I had never thought about it that way before. I needed that.
Blessed Assurance. Thank you Lord for your Amazing Grace. I am thankful to be in the midst of such believers. In the middle of the battles God gives as Peace. Blessings.
ReplyDeletePhoebe - you are spot in your 2019 post.. I too feel like I am sitting in a room with all of you. What a wonderful feeling - And God is right there with us! KS
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DeleteBlessings JC Warriors. I hope this day finds you well and healthy. I am praying for you all and asking God to watch over all of you and your loved ones. Bri I am praying for mom's cough to disappear. May she heal quickly. Sassy Mom I continue to pray for Lisa and I hope she is feeling better.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for being such a blessing in my life each and every day. Have a wonderful weekend.
TJ
What a beautiful day this is and I am truly rejoicing in HIM! I have gone to church this morning on this blog at 5:18 AM on a Friday. Oh what PEACE we often forfeit, oh what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to GOD in prayer! I know that my day is going to be GREAT! All of you are in my prayers and I know GOD is smiling because we have gathered together in HIS NAME to worship HIM! My husband recently celebrated 27 years of being clean and sober and in a lot of ways I celebrated with him. He was addicted to his drug of choice and I chose to make HIM my drug of choice. Long story short we opened our hearts and invited Jesus in and our lives have never been the same. Truly I agree there is NO LIFE WITHOUT CHRIST, he is the missing piece (PEACE) in our pain to recover from whatever our IT is! May each of you have a blessed beyond measure day and I pray GOD will exceed your expectations as he meets every need!
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God's daughter - how wonderful!! Congrats to you and your hubby and your strength. God is everywhere always. KS
DeletePraising God for helping your husband kick his addiction and change his life with the help of Jesus! You are blessed to have a husband who is also a Brother in Christ ☀️💗
DeleteSo many gems in yesterday's and today's devotion, prayers and comments! I've been in a whirlwind of activity and so thankful that today is the last day of the work week and Monday, a day off to regroup!
ReplyDeletePrayers for all and celebration (!!) for your wonderful VICTORY, God's Daughter! As someone said at one point - you certainly ARE God's daughter and look what your steadfastness brought.
God Bless each and everyone of you and thank you Father for this blog! How good and pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together. That song is now in my head...may not be PC in 2020, but you all get my heart!
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A few months ago I asked prayer concerning my husband's office building that my children and I inherited after his death. Sale or rental lease. TODAY! (afternoon appointment) is the day for that appointment. Giving thanks and praise to God for JC Warriors joining me to pray God's will.
ReplyDeleteI pray, Sassy Mom, God’s will be done and in so doing, God is most glorified. When that is allowed to be, it is win-win across the board. God be with you!
DeleteBob - win-win!!! AMEN. Psalm 118:24
DeleteThis is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
VICTORY BELONGS TO JESUS,you are HIS Sassy Mom, so VICTORY is yours as well!
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Sassy Mom--- Sending prayers your way for your business transaction. Our Lord is in control and He is wild about you!
DeleteThis is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!! I'm very thankful for this place that we all gather at some point during our day. All of us us are here because we need one another to lean on and find help or to celebrate what is going on in our lives. I am a daily reader even though I don't comment very often. I appreciate all of of you that do reply daily. I am able to find a bit of peace and comfort. Some of you may remember that I wrote a while back regarding the death of my 34 yr old daughter (5/20/19) to liver disease, my 2 sisters aged 53 (9/20/18) & (1/30/19) and 63 as well as my mother 89yr old who passed October 15th, 2019.
ReplyDeleteAll of these deaths were within a years time. I'm the 3rd child of 14 from the same mother and father. Monday I celebrated my 66th birthday. I'm now the legal Guardian of my 13 yr old granddaughter. I have many financial hardships that I'm struggling to pay. As I move forward in my healing journey, I humbly ask for all of you to pray along side me that I am able trust in Father God above that every little thing will be alright. I lift all of my problems up to Him knowing that He will find a way even though I can't see a way. I am learning to rest in Him and let Him show me peace beyond my understanding. I pray that I may be able to rise up above all the issues trying to pull me down. I sing His praises and give thanks to God even though I'm in the midst of great turmoil in my life. I know that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Thank you again for all of your prayers and support. May God Bless us all today and always, Amen and Amen. ♥️
Cece--- So very sorry for the losses you have experienced. I am asking the Lord in this New Year to make it a year of breakthroughs, favor and divine advantage. The Lord is your anchor. He is your strength and shield. The Lord is your rock.(2 Samuel 22:4-7) I decree divine blessings and favor over you and your granddaughter. I ask it all in the Miracle Working Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ!
DeleteCece - Be blessed abundantly with love, prayers and MIRACLES!
DeleteCece, May God bless you abuntantly with faith, & courage! Amen.
DeleteCece,
DeleteSorry about the loss of your loved ones. I pray that God,Jesus and the Spirit bless you. Please let us know how you are doing. Amen
Praying for you Cece. May you feel JESUS'S tender love and carrying you through.
DeleteI pray for you Cece. Your heart has been broken too many times this past year (once is too many). Your sentence above, "knowing He will find a way even though I cannot see a way." (II Corinthians 5:7) says it so well. You are and you always will!!! God be with you.
DeleteCece, even among all the hardships you describe from a year ago and all the hardships of our world today! I pray you have felt Gods presence in your life. Your granddaughter too, is blessed to have you. May God continue to bless and guide you both with faith and courage abundantly! Amen.
DeletePraying for you dear Cece as you continue to cope with so many great losses in your life and also God’s mission to take care of your dear 14 yr old granddaughter. God knows your heart and mind intimately and also your great love for Him and your trust in His faithfulness. Praying for all joy, peace and His provision for you and your dear one. God bless you dear Sister. Sending a special hug hug and much love.
DeleteGreetings filled with grace and mercy to you today, Cece! I pray His Word comes alive in you each day to give you all the strength you need. Be blessed in Jesus's name!
DeleteI pray that your situation has improved. Devistating
Deletelosses in such a short period of time🙏..
The fact that you have posted and are asking for prayers shows that your faith though may sometimes be tested ,as all of ours are also……..you know deep inside where the answer is.
God has you, always has, always will….🙏🙏🙏
Agreed John S. Cece keep the faith! Praying your life is blessed each day! Amen.
DeleteJust saw this from 4 years ago-please know that prayers and blessings are continuing to be sent your way for you and your granddaughter dear Cece.❤️🙏
DeleteAnchoring these prayers in the holy name of Jesus. May God hug us all so tight that all our broken pieces fit back together again.
DeleteGiving Thanks to You oh Lord, for another blessed day. Thank You for the shield of protection and thank You for the Holy Spirit that is directing my every step this day. I honor You and thank You for Your Peace.
ReplyDeleteAll my tomorrows are in Your capable hands!
Praying, believing and rejoicibg with and for you all JC Family. May you stay with the Lord as He is with you and remain blessed this Friday.
Maplewood NJ
Amen! Thank you dear Maplewood. It is such a blessing to know that our uncertain future is certain in Christ because He holds all of our tomorrows in His Hands! Blessed I remain in Him. God bless and heal you sweet Sis!
DeleteI am always moved when in scripture I encounter the first word in today's reading, "Come...", which draws upon Jesus words in Matthew 11:28-30. To say to someone "come" is to extend an open invitation which then the one to whom the invitation is extended has the option of accepting or declining. Contrast this with some of the ways we ask or demand people to do what we say, for example to children, "get over here and now". In that verbiage there is no space for choice,one better or else. Another good example God inviting us into His presence is found in Psalm 95, historically, the invitatory psalm spoken at the beginning of the day. Vs. 1: O come, let us sing to the LORD; vs 6: O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker! Our Lord and Savior invites us into His heart where we can rest in "My Loving Presence", as stated above. The choice is ours; we don't have to but the greater question is, "Why wouldn't we want to?" Anyone have a good reason? JC Family, come, let us enter the Father's heart arm in arm as one. God be with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for seeing that through the lens of parenting. I found God through recovery 4.5 years ago. My whole life I suffered because I was separated from Source, living as an undiagnosed spiritual seeker. The most beautiful blessing of recovery has been to show my 4.5 year old daughter how to have a conscious contact. And boy does she! It’s like living with a little Zen master. She is so plugged in. Anyways, I appreciate your comments on this blog. I have been reading it for a couple years and am finally speaking on it. Your contributions always ring the bell of my heart. Thank you!
DeleteJust loved your post from last year so much Bob! Jesus asks us to Come to Him. We should also ask Him the same thing,
DeleteDear Jesus, Come into my day today and walk beside me the whole way through. Come into my heart and my thoughts, and reign in my day! Thank You Jesus.
Thank you for the focus on this two-way invitation that is our moment to moment choice and request. Oh come let us adore Him!
DeleteBless You Bob for your continual knowledge and wisdom throughout the years. You feed me well. God Bless You Chris for getting this ball rolling. Blessings to All of you beautiful souls that are among this Blog. What an awesome buffet!!! ;) Ray
DeleteThank you Jesus for all you do for me. I am weak; I am powerless yet I am strong in you. Protect our children and grandchildren; guide them Lord. Thank you for all prayer warriors sharing their love and trust in you and those who do not post lifting hundreds of prayers in your name. Keep them safe.
ReplyDeleteLoveconquersall --- AMEN and AMEN!
DeleteThanks to all who prayed for Larry. I read him your posts Janet, MadFox, Blessings From France, Waiting Kathy, Sassy Mom, Maplewood NJ, Ellen, paulsenj, Unknown, TERRI, Rose, Jeanne, NJS, Bright Star, Audra, Norah and ALL OTHERS who prayed. For the first time since he contracted the virus, I saw a huge smile come across his face! Thanks Family for making a good man very happy and Comforted!
ReplyDeletePraying, praying, praying for all of us, and our old and new leaders, and for our beloved Country. Amen.
Amen Brie 🙏. I'm happy to hear that. Still praying for both of you. God bless you.
DeleteGlad to know he felt happy and comforted! Still praying for you and Larry. Peace, healing, strength and blessings, and many more smiles!
DeleteBlessings from France
Tears of Joy that we helped to make a good man very happy and comforted!!
DeleteGod is oh so Great!!! His faithfulness endureths forever!!!! It is well Brie.
DeleteMaplewood NJ
So glad to hear this, Brie! That smile on Larry's face had to just warm your hear to no end. God is amazing in how He uses us to love on, encourage, and surround our loved ones with healing and blessings...and that includes the members of this awesome JC Family! So happy Larry feels better! Happy Sunday, one and all!
Delete❤️️🎶🎶🎶❤️️ God is on the move, He's on the move Alleluia; Larry's on the mend, he's on the mend today!
Delete...After 2 weeks and countless prayers for corona virus to leave. Larry is still awed by all of your prayers and our JC Names, including mine!
Sending up prayers for Dr Parker, who was a wonderful instrument of God, who personally called every other day to check on him and his vitals. She did this even though she is flooded with an overcrowd of patients in ICU, running short on ventilators and oxygen. She is relieved that his breathing, oxygen levels, and temperature remained normal for him throughout, but Dr Parker stayed on the ready to admit him to ICU if it became necessary, Thanks to your prayers, it did not. Please join me again in prayer for Dr Parker and all Medical Professionals, Front Line Responders, Essential Workers, and Highly Essential Pray-ers to a Good God and our Heavenly Father-Son-Spirit trio. Amen.
Hallelujah Larry is on the mend and doing better! That just made my day! Answered prayers and God’s sweet faithfulness. What a wonderful gift you gave him of reading all our prayers and well wishes! So happy it lifted and encouraged him and made him smile! What a wonderful and devoted Doctor he has! God bless all the health care workers and those on the frontlines everywhere. May God bless and protect them and all of us. Take care dear Sister Brie! We love you!
DeleteBrie - When our Larry is smiling the whole world is smiling too!
DeletePrayer requests granted! A smile speaks a thousand thanks. And as Sassy Mom reminds us, the whole world is smiling too! Be at peace today in His Presence, whatever lies ahead for you!
DeleteThanks for the reminder our Sassy Mom and our Audra!
Delete❤️️🎶🎶🎶❤️️ WHEN YOU'RE SMILING by Louis Armstrong or Michael Buble
When you're smilin'
When you're smilin'
The whole world, it smiles with you
When you're laughin'
When you're laughin'
Well, the SON comes shinin' through...(to be continued :) forever and ever. Amen.
Yours are the wings as I'm flying high
ReplyDeleteYour loving arms hold me as I cry
You help me see what I can't on my own
You are the light so my sins can be shown
There's no need to question
There's no need to wonder
There's no need to say
Hey, where did that come from?
It's always been You
You've always been there
That's why I know
How much You care
��❤❤❤ Thank you Janet. Beautiful.
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Love, love, love, because it is so true!! Thanks for sharing Janet!!!
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❤❤❤ Thank You for sharing your gift with us, Janet.
DeleteThat’s just so lovely! Thanks dear Janet! Keep shining your beautiful light!
DeleteMost Loving Heavenly Father, I come before Your Presence this morning with a grateful heart.
ReplyDeleteThank You for Your Loving Kindness and tender mercies that blots out ALL my transgressions and for washing me thoroughly from my iniquity. May I remember to always forgive others as You've forgiven me.
Thank You for the Lamb that was slain for me, JESUS my SAVIOR!
Thank You for the gift of life.
Thank You for my family, love ones and friends.
Thank You for the blessing and freedom to come to You boldy with all that concerns me, knowing that You care.
Thank You for the Peace that comes with knowing and living close to You. Your Peace that exceeds my understanging. I am so grateful that no matter what I go through, I still have a reason to thank You and to rejoice because You redeem my suffering. Today, please help me to remember that. Help me to look for the ways You are at work in my life, and to give You Thanks, the Honor and Praise You deserve. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
May the joy of the Lord through thanksgiving and worship, be yours this Sunday, in Jesus' name.
Maplewood NJ
Thanks Maplewood NJ, for starting off our day with joy of the Lord through thanksgiving and worship!
DeleteAmen Maplewood 🙏. Joining in your beautiful prayer with you.
DeleteI concur with Brie and Janet, Maplewood, an absolutely wonderful and needed prayer this morning! So beautifully stated. Thank you!
DeleteWhen I allow worry to work it's way into my mind and spirit, I now try my hardest to remind myself about God with the sparrows. That he supplies the birds with all they need and that there isn't a sparrow that hits the ground without him knowing. Keeping this in the forethought of my mind when worry is trying to wedge it's way in helps keep that worry out. Finding joy even in a trial is so necessary for me. It's almost like a fence or hedge of protection keeping that worry at bay knowing that, like the birds of the air, God is with me and is bringing me through.
*On a side note, I was putting out my dog early this morning and the sky was just glorious. It was as if pink cotton stretched endlessly across a very sky-blue background. And while I didn't feel any anxiousness as I started out the day, just seeing that sky made me exhale and a sense of calm washed over me. It was awesome.
Blessings one and all!
Thanks for sharing and reminding us to look up, NJS!
DeleteToday, it finally dawned on me something my parents repeated over and over when we were kids. "You don't fight nor return nor conquer evil by choosing evil; you use good to conquer evil." As a child I thought: ????????? Does that mean I have to take the last hit or swallow the last word? Finally, decades later, I put away those childish thoughts when it dawned on me as brightly and beautifully as your sky, NJS, that our earthly parents were advising us to Choose God and His Goodness over satan and its evils. To give the Upper Hand to The One and Only God Who really loves us and has a Heaven to put us in when this life is over. Today I will practice making that choice in all situations. Pray for me to The Lord our God.
Thanks JC family!
Thank you Maplewood for your beautiful words I can share as we thank the Lord together for all He has blessed us with. He is all we need and always enough!
DeleteDear NJS! Thank you so much! I could almost feel the peace as I envisionEd your glorious sky being painted by God in lovely shades of pink and gold! You blessed my morning and brought light to my new day.
Dear Brie, What a heavenly reawakening to finally understand the meaning of your parents’ words. They were trying to open your young heart to the greatness of your God. God has blessed you with His wisdom so now you have an understanding heart and eyes that can see! You are always in my thoughts and prayers! Much love!
PROGRESS NOTES: Right after I posted, I started taking DH's vitals. I asked, have you taken your meds, breathing treatment, eye drops? He said "No". satan said blow your top; but God whispered, Offer to go get his meds, drops and Anoro, and some water to take them with. WHEW! With God's help and nudging, I chose God and His Goodness over satan and its evils. I chose to give the Upper Hand to The One and Only God Who really loves us.
DeleteThe burden of nursing when I am a non-nurse, became lighter. Thank You Jesus. And thanks for beginning my baby steps toward understanding choosing good and your Yoke thingy. Thanks for your constant prayers JC Family.
Blessings to each of you..
ReplyDeleteYou too Bright Star. God bless you 🙏.
DeleteThanks dear Bright Star! God’s Blessings to you and all our family 💗
DeleteFROM PSALM 71
ReplyDeleteTRUSTING GOD AND CHOOSING GOOD!
✝️O Lord, You Alone are my Hope. I have trusted You from childhood.
Dear Heavenly Father God,
❤️️Thank You for allowing us to enter Your Rest and Your Peace and Your Enjoyment of our life .
❤️️Thank You for caring for us and constantly being with us.
❤️️Thank You for teaching us new ways to live.
🙇♀️Would You help us say in all sincerity: I trust You God completely. I choose You and Your Good over satan's fear and worry evils?
🙇♀️Would You help us rejoice in our choice with Thanksgiving and Peace?
🙇♀️Would You help us stay in Constant Communication with You where we can live above our circumstances, above the snake line, and above the devil pit?
I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Thanks dear Brie and Amen! Only in Him can we live above our circumstances. He us with us to strengthen, heal, encourage and guide ya and light our path through anything and everything. How blessed we are!
DeleteThank you for progress notes... and hearing and listening to His voice.
DeleteMy prayers are for all who post here and for those who do not, but have petitions in their heart. Our heavenly Father hears them! Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen! We are well loved and taken care of as His beloved children!
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DeleteGood morning, JC followers. I am a baby JC follower and struggle sharing with others what God puts on my heart. However, Friday evening I was given the opportunity to share the gospel with my husband of 25 years. I am God's vessel for planting and He is the harvester. Friends, I ask you to pray for us both. May the seed take root and grow into a glorious life of loving God. May I remember that no amount of manipulation and pushing and trying to be someone else's Holy Spirit will ever bring someone to Christ. God, he is yours. I pray for his heart to be softened. Amen
ReplyDeleteI AM praying with you Unknown.
DeleteIn His Time, on His Day, and by His Way, He will say "You are My beloved Child. Come To Me" to your husband.
All we can do is plant God's seeds and then allow God to provide the water, the nourishment and actually grow the branches in His Direction. Watching the Miracle takes our patience and trust.
Welcome to our JC Family. We are all babies learning to walk in Christ 24/7. When we fall down, we get up with lots of prayer and encouragement help from our JC family, our gift from God. Come! Amen.
Yes, plant the seeds, and then pray every day for the Holy Spirit to COME into the hearts and minds in the gardens we have planted. Thank you Father for the gift of your Holy Spirit!
Delete...Watching God's Miracle of Growth unfold as farmers often do, makes we, the seed planters, have to wait in patience, endurance and trust; and sometimes the process changes us...
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DeleteMay our Lord draw him in. May all seeds planted be multiplied, watered, and brought to fruition. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
DeleteDear Unknown, May the Holy Spirit give you all the right words to offer to your husband to soften his heart so he may seek the Lord with his own heart, mind and soul. Seek and ye shall find. Jesus is waiting for Him to say YES. Praying for that right now dear Sister. Trust in the Lord and His faithfulness. His promises are trustworthy, and He is calling your husband to Come to Him.
ReplyDeleteThank you all so very much. I am humbled at everyone's response.
ReplyDeletePlease pray with me ....I still havent found a job.....am scared !! Yesterday the verse
ReplyDeleteNo 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.”
I have claimed it in Jesus name . The trials are there rent, fees , car payments am feeling so overwhelemed . One day at a time praying for strength for tomorrow , may God open doors , lead to the place where He wnats me to serve !
Praying for you Min Ahadi. Our loving Father is always faithful and true. May You open the way before Min and lead her through the door that is in Your will Lord. Your promises are true and You will not forsake us or leave us. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
DeletePraying with dear Janet for you Min Ahadi. God knows how you're struggling and He cares so much for you. We thank Him for opening a door right away so you will be taken care of. He gave you your special gifts and talents so we thank Him to guide you to the perfect job where you can shine for Him and provide for your daughter and pay your bills. May He lead you by your hand to exactly what you need.
DeleteFather God, We trust you to answer this prayer for your dear daughter Min Ahadi. Lift her out of our situation and bless her in every way and guide her to the job she needs, Thank you for this and answering Janet's prayer and all the prayers of our dear JC Family. Thank you for taking care of Norah and her hubby and her two grandsons with Covid and guide Ellen as she helps her child, and heal her heald. Thanking you for giving us and our dear ones healing, comfort, guidance and strength. We feel Your love and trust in Your faithfulness and Your promises. Thank You for all this in Name of Christ Jesus, our Risen Lord.
Praying for your needs Min. And all here. In His name, Amen.
DeletePraying with you Min Ahadi. Proverbs 3:5-6. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.
DeletePrayers for you Min Ahadi. I've been there before and know how scary it can be. Praying not only for the job God has waiting for you but also for peace for you.
DeleteThank You Jesus. I praise You Lord always. You are my heart ❤.
ReplyDeleteI praise You, Almighty God, for Your energizing power that strengthens me. Where my hope is fading, fill me with Your strength again. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Praying with you and for you dear Sassy Mom. Your hope and help is from the Lord who made Heaven and Earth. He is your strength when you are weak. He knows how you feel dear sister. His light and strength never fade. Hold onto His unchanging Hand.
ReplyDeletePlease continue to pray for dear Mayda who is in the Hospital. She is such a sweet sister in Christ and her husband also has Covid. Father, we thank you for strengthening her body and her good husband's body in all ways. Let them see your faithfulness. Thank you for this and answers to all our prayers in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
ReplyDeleteGood morning dear family. Asking for prayers for myself. Went for my wellness test yesterday. My doctor informed me that my 9/2021, ( notice, 2021) kidney panel revealed that my gfr ( kidneyfunction) tested at 70 when it should be 99. I literally fell through the crack. She didn't tell me or retested me in 2022. So I am now stage 2 renal disease. Regardless, I give all this to the Lord. I will not stay in the alarm mode with this news. He is in charge even when the medical field let me down. He will never let me down. I put my trust fully in Him. Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that Jan. Awful mistake by the doctor. Praying to our Lord and Savior that he will bring your kidneys back to full health.
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I am heartbroken to hear this. You trusted your doctor and for her to neglect to test your kidney function all last year after a bad result in 2021 is just terrible. But if there's one thing I have learned it is we cannot go back, but we can go forward. Now the ball is in your court and you will do everything to regain your kidney function. The first thing is to trust in the Lord as you are doing. The medical field let you down but God will never let you down. He will make a way for you to be restored and healed. You never mentioned what the doctor intends to do for you. Did she take the blame for this mistake in your care? Did she admit she was wrong and will she now try to help you get better?
DeleteDo not be afraid sweet sister. God is holding you tight and He loves you dearly. No matter how you are, He can make you better and restore your kidneys to their full function. He can do all things. Nothing is too hard for him.
Father, Hear our prayers and take care of our dear sister Jan. Restore her kidneys and bring her back to good health and peace of mind. We place our trust in You and believe that our prayers will be answered. Thank You for this in the Name of Christ Jesus, our Risen Lord.
Dear Jan --- I just ask Jesus Himself to arise and bring healing to your kidneys. My God watches over His Word to perform it and brings to you peace. In Jesus's name, AMEN and AMEN
DeleteJan, I’m so sorry this fell through the cracks in 2021. God in His Wisdom will bring something good out of this situation. I pray that you regain complete kidney function and be a blessing to all that you encounter during this journey. Praying for you now.
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Thank you dear sisters. Warriors you all are & I am gaining so much strength & peace because of your prayers this morning. The doctor has ordered another blood test. No Jeanne she did not even mention that she missed retesting me in 2022. We said our goodbyes & later I caught that she said 2021. I called the office, she never called me back, only an assistant. I didn't feel it's right to divulge this oops to anyone else except the only one who can answer it & explain why. Like you said dear Jeanne, we can't look back, I only want to address it to help her be more vigilant for the sake of her future patients. Pray for her please, she is not a believer. I share my faith with her whenever God gives me opportunities. Love all of you much😍.
DeleteWhile this doc dropped the ball in a big way, I've/we've gotten to know Jan Gridley just a bit through this Warrior Family and I/we know the strength, determination, and tenacity that is in you, Jan, coupled with Jesus by your side holding your hand and guiding you...YOU will come through this and that kidney dx will soon be in your rear view mirror! You and Jesus are taking the wheel and righting the wrong together! In Jesus' name, AMEN.
DeleteMay God lead our dear Norah's second cataract surgery this morning and guide the doctor's hands perfectly so our sister will be blessed with clearer vision in both eyes. May He comfort Audra and her family because she lost her dear brother in law Richard. May Richard now rest in eternal peace and may God comfort and guide his sorrowful family and give them peace of mind from knowing they will be with him again. and may He open the heart of Anonymous's son to seek the Lord for himself and find Him, and be changed and blessed in every part of his life. And may He answer our prayers and heal us and our loved ones in body, mind and spirit.
ReplyDeleteThank You Father, for this in the Name of Christ Jesus, our Risen Lord. Amen
Joining in prayers with you and for you Jeanne. May our heavenly Father's will be done in all circumstances and His greatness exalted above all things. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. God bless.
DeletePraying with Jeanne dear Norah for your procedure, been there myself but no matter how simple, anything like this is nerve wracking. You're covered sister.💞🙏🌈
DeleteDear Audra, joining in prayer for the Great Comforter to touch your grieving family. So sorry for your loss. 🙏🙏🙏🌈💞
DeleteThank you all. I will share your condolences with my former husband's family.
DeleteJoining in the prayers for you, Audra, and your family. God's Great Grace, Mercy and Comfort be afresh on you. So very sorry for your loss.
DeleteDear Jeanne, Thank you for including my son in your prayers. It means so very much to me. ❤️
DeleteYou are part of our family dear Anonymous. I have 2 sons who need Jesus too so I know how important it is for you and your son that he open his heart to the Lord.
DeletePsalm 145:8-9 The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
ReplyDeleteThe Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.
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Hallelujah! Thanks be to our God for mercy that's new every morning! AMEN!
DeleteAmen dear Jan! God's mercy is new every morning. Be of good courage my sister! God's got this. Love you.
DeletePeace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27). These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. (John 16:33).
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DeleteAmen to sweet, sweet peace.
DeleteAmen!!! Thanks good sister.
Delete".... Come to Me with all your needs, knowing that My glorious riches are a more-than-adequate supply. Stay in continual communication with Me, so that you can live above your circumstances even while you are in the midst of them. ....." so comforting. Such a blessing. Thank you Jesus. Amen.
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DeleteAmen. Thanks dear ABC.
DeleteThank You Jesus. You walk through the fire with us. You protect us in the storms. You guide us with your unfading light in the wilderness. We are so blessed and grateful.
"Come to Me with all your needs, knowing that My glorious riches are a more-than-adequate supply. Stay in continual communication with Me, so that you can live above your circumstances even while you are in the midst of them."
ReplyDeleteDaniel 3:16-17 "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king."
God enabled them to live above their circumstances.
Psalm 40:17 "As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me. You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God!"
John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."
The only perspective we have on life is our 'ground zero'; right where we are, here and now, this very moment.
With surprise we open an official looking envelope, it's a final demand for payment. We cannot pay it! That's our perspective, we have no other. That's our 'ground zero'.
God's perspective is different. He knew about the final demand before we were born. He knows we can't settle the bill, He knows He has a way for us to resolve the debt. All we need do is approach Him and ask Him.
God's perspective versus ours reminds me of another occasion when my wife and I returned to Turkiyë. This time to Cappadocia. Moving east from Konya we stayed in the Goreme area. Before sunrise on a frosty morning I took the opportunity to take a hot air balloon flight over the Ilara Valley ( cave dwellings and underground Churches) and the area of the 'fairy chimneys', my wife wasn't too keen as she gets virtigo badly. Leaving the ground the balloon slowly rose to 3000 feet or so, while drifting slowly in the almost still air. Wow! Absolutely fantastic scenery! ( Look up the area on Google maps or Google Earth).
The perspective from the ground was almost one dimensional in comparison to the view above from the air which was multi-dimensional. Not only that, but I could see far behind and several miles in all directions.
God's perspective of our lives is multi-dimensional, He sees and knows every detail past, present and future. Right down to the nano level.
He knows our needs before they appear on our horizon.
Philippians 4:6-7 NAS
"Be anxious for nothing, anything, 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."
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DeleteSuch a blessed assurance that our Jesus knows every detail of our lives and our hearts, our thoughts and our dreams.
DeleteThat must have been one amazing experience brother Peter. I can only imagine what you saw from so high above. Amen, He sees all of our needs even before we know them. Philippians 4:6-7 is my "go to" comfort. Thanks.
Thanks MadFox! I sure do remember that song and it is so appropriate! You made me smile my good brother. <3
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DeleteHow lovely a perspective. Thank you for sharing. Peace is what I am in need of at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI am so blessed to have read what you wrote, this morning, Peter. Getting ready for my cataract surgery which is in a little more than hour and I am at peace! As Jeanne has so aptly put it over the last few weeks, He is right there with me, holding my hand (MadFox), no need to feel anxious or nervous. He has me and the Doctor and Nurses and my sweet husband is ready to go and will pray for me throughout the whole procedure.
ReplyDeleteWe are a blessed bunch of believers, JC Family! Praying for each of you. Min, I'm picturing you getting ready for work, in the job that God has hand-picked for you. Picturing Jeanne healed; Brie's care-giving skills the best, Audra's body mended. Hearts comforted and knit together in love, Dear Sassy Mom and everyone else on these pages and beyond.
Thank you again, Peter for that amazing hot air balloon ride!
All will be well dear Norah because God is in charge and you are surrounded by prayers. Much love.
DeleteGod's Blessings to all this day that the Lord has made. John H.
ReplyDeleteThank you John H. Received your blessing. May God bless you too with much light on your path today.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful video for Norah and for all of us! So much joy and hope. Thanks sweet Audra!
DeleteAmen! Wonderful, Spurgeon summed it up perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dear Family, for your prayers, encouragement and the laughter you provided! I rested most of the afternoon and believe it or not, I am getting ready for bed. I'm glad it is over. It was a little more difficult than the first eye (not sure why and I was too groggy to ask; I'll learn more tomorrow at my follow-up). But, I'm glad it's over and once I get through the month of drops (which kind of consumed my life on the last one - ha ha ha!!), it will be behind me. Such a small thing compared to what some of you are going through. So, I've thanked my Father for forgiving me for being such a baby and I'm focused (yep - pun intended) on being thankful.
ReplyDeleteLove and Blessings to all of you. You are in my prayers, as always.
Trusting in God's faithfulness, dear Norah that all will be well in His perfect timing. Rest up now and be diligent with your drops. Put everything in His Hands and wait for good results. Much love.
DeleteHeading to bed for 4 hours, Dear JC Family. Yep, we'll be up at 4:00A and I'll help my hubby get dressed; he'll take his pills, we'll pray and 2nd Son will pick us up at 5:15. Heading to Cincinnati, The Christ Hospital (LOVE that name!). We'll get there at 6:30; surgery at 8:30 and then 24 hrs in ICU so they can monitor him. His Carotid will be cleaned out and working - that's the prayer. Our daughter will join our son around 1: 30. I can sleep in the hosp. Have my list made up and I just want to be on top of it for my Best Man. His 80th BD Party was the best - wish I could post pics. He's a happy, loved man of God; I am thankful.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers for all of you. More tomorrow.
Sleep sweet - God is on the Night Watch!
Dear Norah - Sending heartfelt prayers for your hubby's surgery. May you both feel God's comforting Presence, and may the medical team be guided with skill and wisdom for a successful and smooth procedure. Lord, I Declare the Carotid will be cleaned out and working Magnificently! In the Mighty Name of Jesus, I Pray and Believe, AMEN and AMEN.
DeletePraying for you, Nora, your husband, And family. May it be a short trouble free hospital visit. And may all be held close by our heavenly Father to be stress-free and comforted. In His Name. Amen. Godspeed.
DeleteSweet Norah, lifting you, your husband, your children, and the hospital staff up to our Lord. Praying for the great healer to guide the hands of the surgeon as he operates on your husband. Praying for safe travels as you drove to the hospital. Praying for peace for you and your family. ❤️
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Sending love and prayers for your husband and a successful surgical outcome- in Jesus name. Amen
DeletePraying for our Good God Almighty to bless and keep everyone 🙏 in His Tender Watchful Care today and everyday, and to bless and personally guide each medical person that is involved in your procedures and those of your dear ones. Blessings now and forevermore from His Great, Vast and Abundant Store.
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DeletePraying for your best man, Norah. And his entire medical team and your entire family. Peace be with you all.
DeletePraise and thanks be to God! He's got us through it all! 🙏
DeleteAlready praying for your Best Man that his.surgery goes well. May God guide the doctor’s hands perfectly to make him better. And give you peace of mind. I’m driving home this morning for my appointment with my Oncologist and I believe all will be well. Also, another dear sister we love is having a test today so we thank our faithful God that all will go well for her and all of us. Today’s devotion and verses were perfect. May God grant our prayers and kept all who are traveling safe. We trust You, Jesus.
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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Sweet Jeanne -- Just lifting you up for your appointment. May this appointment bring you great reassurance and peace. And may your dear sister you love be provided comfort and a
Deletepositive outcome with her test. May the Lord Bless both of you with His Peace, and surround you with His Love. In Jesus's Name, AMEN and AMEN.
Psalm 34:19. "The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all."
Praying for you, dear Jeanne and the wonderful results you will hear. Praying everyone who has tests today; who have loved ones waiting; who are lifting those they love.
DeleteThank you, JJ and MadFox and all of our JC Family who are praying and believing for someone or themselves throughout this day. "I can weave miracles into the most mundane day if you keep your focus on Me." Let us hold those words and the Word in our hearts and minds.
Sending love to you, Audra, Brie and everyone on here. Thank you for your continual prayers.
**I will probably post under "Anonymous" from the Hospital, but I'll sign my name.
Love and Blessings to all,
Norah
Jeanne, lifting you up this morning as you prepare for your oncologist appointment.
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Sending love and blessings dear Jeanne for your appointment today. ❤️🙏
DeletePraying alongside as requested with this JC Blog prayer group. God hears and answers prayer. Count on it, count on Him coming through with good results - God results.
DeleteJoining in prayer for positive outcomes on surgical procedures for your dear hub, Norah, Jeanne's doctor's visit, your sister's testing, Jeanne, and all of this awesome group of JC Warriors! When darkness overtakes the righteous, LIGHT comes bursting in! May we focus on the LIGHT of Christ Jesus!
DeleteGathering in prayers with all of the above. In His Name and for His Glory, may we all let the Sonshine in, and thank Him when it does. 🙏
DeleteJoining the JC prayer warriors in praying for you and all who are undergoing testing and challenges today. May he wrap his ever loving arm around you all in peace and comfort. Amen.
DeleteWhat a powerful prayer train!!! What a blessing! Thanks for your amazing prayers!! God sure heard them!!! First good news. Little Eli went home today and they will wait for his pathology reports from there! His family is ecstatic! Praying for good results and his continued healing because God is amazing. My good news:
DeleteYour prayers were heard in a big way. We serve such a faithful God!! His Will is far above our understanding. I saw my Oncologist today for my 3 month checkup. No sign of cancer and perfect bloodwork. My next appt is 1/17/25. A whole year from now! Grateful for God’s faithfulness and for all your prayers. We will proclaim His good works! Praise Him. Waiting on the Lord for more good news. Thank You Jesus. 🙏💗
Lord, I thank you for this day and all your many blessings. This entry has jumped out to me now three years in a row. Thank you for your love and the gifts of salvation and your word.
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The Lord has been so good to me. Walking with you in gratitude dear SC!
DeleteMy prayers go out to Norah's Best Man and Jeanne and the JC family. I look forward to the miracles that God will weave into this day.
ReplyDeleteWaiting on the Lord for our dear Norah’s update on her Best Man. Praying for more reasons to be thankful. May God surround them with His peace and healing and give them strength. Thank You Father for making all things right in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
DeletePhilippians 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 understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Needs and wants: A need is something that is necessary to live and function. A want is something that can improve quality of life.
ReplyDeletePrayer, specific requests, needs and wants:
Philippians 4:6-7, & 19 AMPC "Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
7 And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
19 And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Thank you Peter. God's Blessings for all this day. John H.
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