Worship Me only. Whatever occupies your mind the most becomes your god. Worries, if indulged, develop into idols. Anxiety gains a life of its own, parasitically infesting your mind. Break free from this bondage by affirming your trust in Me and refreshing yourself in My Presence. What goes on in your mind is invisible, undetectable to other people. But I read your thoughts continually, searching for evidence of trust in Me. I rejoice when your mind turns toward Me. Guard your thoughts diligently; good thought choices will keep you close to Me.Psalm 112:7
English Standard Version
He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.
I Corinthians 13:11
English Standard Version
When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.
My Prayer
Only You Lord. I want to Worship You Alone. Remove any other little gods from my life. Lord, I don't want to worry. I really don't. I really want to lean on You and not worry today or tomorrow. I want to be a good steward of the money you have given us. Help us Lord. Lord, no one sees worry like You. Lord, may we find trust in You.
I read continually the verse to Trust in You Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding. I want my life to be marked by this.Lord, I want to take every thought captive, but I need your help. Thank you for the truth of You and the clarity of who I am in Christ.I want to stand above the good and bad news of life. I want to be an even current and live on the high road.I want to grow up Lord. I want to move beyond childish ways and become an adult of the Word.
Thank you for knowing me better than I know myself Lord. You do know my thoughts and for that, sometimes I'm not happy. Because my thoughts sometimes are not very good. Thank you for my wife and thank you for the work she did this evening to bring our family together. With our kids growing up, they will depart our family soon and so I appreciate nights like tonight that we can spend together sharing and then praying together. Thank you for my wife and what she is learning in her Bible study about abiding in you. Help Tyson's back to feel better, help Derek to have motivation and my daughter to get all of the therapy scheduled; provide people here that understand Functional Movement Disorder to help treat her. Give my wife the ability to complete all the notes she has to do for the children she treats each day at school. Thank you for being Lord and thank you for the good life you have given us. Help us to never not be thankful.
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Help us Lord. Lord, no one sees worry buy You. Lord, may You find trust in You. Is this written correctly?
ReplyDeleteThis is not written correctly but I think we know what is meant here.
DeleteThanks so much. I got a little jumbled there in my words. God sees and knows what is inside of us. Blessings.
DeleteIs that all you got from the devotion...why don't you go and write your own blog so others can pick it apart...or pray for God to examine your heart
DeleteAmen 🙏
DeleteGod tells us to have complete TRUST in Him - not because He needs our trust but because He is trustworthy in His promises! It has taken a long time for me to be nearer to actually living that way. Sadly, my journey had what some would consider very difficult challenges. And they have been... but I am convinced that I would not have softened and become more empathetic nor altered my path without those trust-building events.
ReplyDeleteAlso, by trusting Him, these "bad" times and significant challenges were overcome! Finally, I believe God provides a way to avoid, escape or handle every "rough/steep path" we encounter.
Trust, and if you begin to waiver then TRUST some more! Godspeed as you take on today.
Yes, thank you for your encouraging comment. I dwelled on the line ...God provides a way to avoid, escape, or handle every "rough/steep path" we encounter. Yes! Thank the Lord. He is The Way <3 Dear Lord, You are our place of safety and You are our deliverer and our very present help in trouble. <3 Thank You Lord for being trustworthy and never faltering, ever. Thank You that You don't depend on our anything, but You invite us to lean on You completely. Thank You, Father. I pray for help for all of us, in good times and in hard times, to trust You more. In Jesus' name. Amen. Have a beautiful, blessed day of life, brothers and sisters in Christ!
DeleteThank you for your reminders, FACB. God bless you on this new day, a chance to begin again to go about in love and peace.
DeleteMadfox, you and I are almost always on the same page. When the devil awakens me with sadness, failed expectations and negativity i turn to this blog. You often speak what is in my mind. Payton family, thank you for speaking God's truth and for creating this community. I feel betrayed by everyone, but you added a constant source for me. Thanks for bringing God closer to me. Help me to rely on you instead of on human beings. Even
ReplyDeleteThanks. God says turn to Him and you do with the simple prayer of: "Help me rely on You (Father, Son, Spirit)." May today be one of joy and peace for you.
DeleteLove, prayers and blessings
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🙏❤️🙏
Brandy
Gratefully received! And to you, Brandy! ♥️🙏
Delete"Psalm 112:7
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He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD." I need to concentrate on this verse for a while! I couldn't sleep last night and finally read Jan 29th again. What a blessing to get an update on your family, Mr. Peyton! I often wondered how Life was treating you these days, all these years later. Your journey continues and your faith abounds. What a blessing, indeed! I understand how negative thoughts can take on 'a life of their own.' My mind can go from A-Z in the negatives, if I let it. It is comforting to me to know that God can see ALL of that and then help me get back to Him and His Word. I accepted Christ at a young age, and now I'm 'getting up there.' I remember getting impatient with my mom and saying, "You can believe the Word or the devil's lies, but fear is believing just as claiming His Word is." I used to get frustrated wondering how she could worry so much when life was so good. Sure wish I could have a conversation with her now. I miss her and my Dad and my step-Dad and all of their wisdom. For today: I will reign my thoughts in and claim His promises. Prayers for all of you and thankfulness for your Words of wisdom.
In everything give thanks. Lord I thank you for the gift of life this morning. I thank you Father for my daughter and for the two of us to worship you together as a family. I thank you for prayer warriors constantly and cobtinuously interceding to pray for others. Thank you God for being the author of my faith. Thank you for letting me know that it is You solely that orders and directs my life. All I must do is keep my focus on You. I can't do this by myself, I lean to You God to help me. I lean to You to every existence of my being and that I am a servant of your Word.
ReplyDeleteLord continue to bless our world. Bless our leadership to place you first and foremost in every aspect if their lives. Bless them to understand that you are in control and their first thought should be honoring You. Thank you for all that are seeking the healing of your stripes. Thank you for being a mother to the motherless and a father to the fatherless. Thank you for being with us in our darkest hour and brightest moment of joy and triumph. Thank for sending your son Jesus to resue and save us. We give you all of the honor, praise and glory. You are the I Am of the I Am. We worship you in the beauty if holiness. Lord we give you praise. For it is you that we embrace. We celebrate You Lord!!
Those were Hard Times yeah they were Hard Times, but Oh My King How You Learn in Hard Times.I know it's gonna take some breaken and I know it's gonna take some maken, yes those were Hard Times yeah they were Hard Times but Oh My King How we learn in Hard Times! Song lyrics given to me by Jesus years ago, so true we learn much more in our hard times ! Blessings to All , Tom
ReplyDeleteLord Jesus I give you all the circumstances in my life that I worry about. I hand them over to you Lord asking you 2 take control of them and work them according to your well. Thank you for saving my family and bringing them back to you. They have all been raised in your ways and I trust your word that says if we raise up a child in the way they should go in the end they will not depart from it. I asked you to draw them back to you Jesus. I also pray you will heal my marriage in the name of Jesus. I pray for Restoration in the name of Jesus. I give you this day and I thank you Lord that I can be at peace and not worry in the name of Jesus Amen!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this prayer, Anonymous. I pray that my family and I , especially my husband, be brought back to Jesus. I pray for my marriage, my children, our faith .Amen.
DeleteWorry....uuugh! I sadly admit "I wrote the book" on worry and anxiety! A useless emotion! In our humanness we are prone to "protect" ourselves with worry, planning for the worst, for the bottom to drop out. Help us all know that faith and trust is what is needed to "protect" ourselves. Lord please gIve us our daily bread, just for today, not for tomorrow. Your bread for today is all we need to manage today. Blessings on you all! Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen..thank you for your prayer and honesty.
DeleteAmen. I have majored in worry most of my life. Thankfully my time in the Word has eased that habit. I am so much more at peace with the wisdom that has come with aging, thank you Jesus! I ask for one days portion of grace for all of us today, in Jesus's name ✝️♥️🙏
DeleteOh thanks ABC for bringing it out so clearly. I confess that I worry too much but spending time with Jesus is helping me daily. I still haven't mastered worry it is daily challenge , thank God for the holy spirit that reminds me of to focus on God and not the worry.
DeleteI was awake for three hours last night worrying about care for Paul who is becoming bedridden. I tossed and turned while praying. I remember Bob's comment from the other day...renewing the mind is a process, not an overnight sensation. Come Holy Spirit, I am broken and seek your protection from thoughts that stress me, help me to give everyone and everything to you, Lord. This time of caring for a loved one at the end of life is hard. But it's not about me. It's all about you, Lord. Trusting in your plan for each of us and letting go of thinking I control any part of this process.
DeleteDear sweet Audra, my heart goes out to you as you approach this season on your life, may God renew your spirit and give you the strength and love to carry you through each day. I have faith.that God will help you be able to administer to Paul's needs, both spiritually and physically, and will help carry you lovingly through each task. There is no doubt that this will be taxing and exhaustive at times, but I pray the Lord's peace and love will sustain you. Much agape love coming your way, dear sister in Christ.
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DeleteI love thinking about the "bread for today." I had just been writing out a daily to do list before reading this blog and the first line got me. He is our God. He alone. How prone to pride can I be? I learned recently that worship is surrender and service. As I seek a healthy, balanced life for myself and my family, I pray that I surrender my will and seek Him most. He can guide me if I would just let Him. We're precious to Him, worth more than many sparrows. Isn't it so evident in His mercy? Praise the Lord <3
DeleteI pray: His blessings over this day, over each of you, over our families, and our minds to be full of good things that will spill over into our words and actions; that we humbly, graciously, and joyously accept the bread for today that He's given us in His infinite wisdom and love.
Help us to be a light to others for You, Jesus. We trust You. In Your name. Amen.
Norah. Well said.
ReplyDeleteAll. I am a huge fan of a relatively new Christian songwriter/singer that my daughter introduced me to...
The past few weeks of the devo and our blog discussions are pretty well summed up in her song: "You (God) say". She is a very mature and seemingly humble young star. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/sIaT8Jl2zpI warning, it gets me emotional... and I'm an old school veteran put on a smile no matter what kind of guy! Today may we all have trust and thus peace! Godspeed.
Love this song!
DeleteYes mam. pretty much on target!
DeleteStill love that song!! ❤️
DeleteMe too! I’ve always loved that song.
DeleteMe too, first time I heard Lauren Daigle, knocked my socks off, not to mention heart impact! Love it when posts include direct links, thanks mad🦊♥️
DeleteFirst time to her sing thanks for sharing will add her to my playlist.
Delete*Min Ahadi, Lauren Daigle has been around a while now. Many good biblically based songs. You will find some great new music from her but also, some very moving lyrics. Enjoy! Godspeed.
DeleteThank you God
ReplyDeleteI was reading yesterday a chapter from "The Power of Being Thankful," by Joyce Meyer. "Worry and worship are polar opposites and we would be much happier if we learned to become worshippers instead of worriers." She went on to say that, "Worry creates an opportunity for the enemy to torment us, but worship (reverence and adoration of God) leads us into His presence, where we always find peace, joy and hope."
ReplyDeleteI loved reading this verse again:
Psalm 112:7
English Standard Version
He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD."
Today, we go to my husband's Cardiologist. This verse will be in the forefront of my mind. Over 12 years ago, my Hub had open heart surgery and thankfully, he remains healthy. So, I will fear bad news - God has this just as He 'had' the cancer that couldn't take my husband, either.
Praying for this day, for each of you, my JC Family and all of our loved ones.
Praying for my daughter whose company is claiming bankruptcy. Maybe this will give her pause to look for another job, closer to home.
Have a blessed day as we all continue to trust in the Lord.
Good stuff Norah. I have already forwarded the Joyce Meyer quotes to several people this a.m. Cardiologist - Daughter. 2 topics near to me as well! Godspeed and may you have peace all day today. Amen.
DeleteNorah - Prayers for cardiologist visit, JC Family, our loved ones. Have a blessed day.
DeleteBlessings to you Norah, your husband and daughter. May we all trust in the Lord and throw worry out the window. KS
DeleteGod be with you, Norah...and your husband and daughter. May God be glorified!
DeletePraying for you and your intentions, Norah! And praying for all in our JC family! Wishing you all every blessing!
DeletePeace and prayers to you and yours today, Norah. He's got this! :-)
DeleteNorah --- Sending prayers your way for your family. I speak the Miracle Working Name of Jesus over you and family. The steadfast love of the Lord will never cease in your lives. His mercies will never come to an end. Those mercies will be new every morning of your lives, in Jesus's name. AMEN and AMEN
DeleteThank you so much Norah for sharing! Let us all worship our Lord today! Reverence and adoration and be filled with Gods love, joy and peace. Prayers for your hubs, for you and your family. God bless each of you
DeleteIn Jesus heavenly name
Amen
Brandy
I'll be praying for both of these things. My husband had a heart attack and two stents put in 17 years ago. He is healthy too, but it is always on your mind and can become a worry. I'll be praying for your daughter's situation as well.
ReplyDeleteSearch me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! Psalm 139:23-34
ReplyDeleteSitting with Mark 4:25 this AM, "For to those who have, more will be given; and from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away." When viewed from a materialistic standpoint, this sounds so harsh. But placed on a spiritual level, there is a profound truth being spoken by Jesus that must be heeded. (This dawned on me as I read all your posts.) Using the words of the JC reading and the thoughts you shared, another way of understanding these words of our Lord might sound like this: Those who have trust in in our Lord, more trust will be gained in so doing; those who make little effort to trust, will lose even the little trust they have in whatever they trust. would the antithesis be: Those who worry a lot, will increase their worries, those who worry little, will even lose the worries they have? Y'all have given me something to ponder as I go about my day. Blessings, JC Family! God be with you.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob. Love your thought process. It brings much clarity to this verse..Removing the material component. Thank you
DeleteLove the antithesis Bob.
DeleteBig AHA moment for me! Thanks BOB.
DeleteSO good, Bob! So glad it is here to read again!
DeleteThank you Lord for this day! There are new things to delight us if we push back the worry and receive. To the outside world our situation may be viewed as sad but living in it with the arms of Jesus wrapped securely around us we find ourselves blessed by the simple pleasures and joy! Our son is with us and we are greatful, all that goes with that is nothing compared to the restoration that lies ahead and the eternal joy that awaits and the joy that is here and now and waiting to be claimed. Thank you Bob and Norah and Payton family for your thoughtful Insights which have touched my inside being. Love and blessing to all who read.
ReplyDeletePondering your message, Bob...and praying for you and your family, Norah.God Bless.
ReplyDeleteIt's said that the words "Be not afraid" appear in Scripture 366 times one for each day of the year (leap years included). How comforting it is knowing that The Father, Son and Holy Spirit cover us in our daily worries, concerns, thoughts.
ReplyDeletePeace, prayers and comfort thoughts going out to all of you today and always.
Stay connected to The Vine, friends.
Love that bible "fun fact". Thanks for the reminder that we are COVERED!
DeleteBlessed to be in the Presence of the Lord today and give Him all the praise and thanks for the many, many gifts of this day. I worship You in Spirit and truth Heavenly Father. Thank You.
ReplyDeleteHave no other gods: Exodus 20:3 (ESV) “You shall have no other gods before me".
God is jealous: Deuteronomy 4:24-26 (ESV) 'For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. If you act corruptly by making a carved image in the form of anything, and by doing what is evil in the sight of the LORD your God, so as to provoke him to anger..you will soon utterly perish from the land..'
Do not worship false gods: Exodus 20:4 (ESV) “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth".
Do not worship creation: Deuteronomy 4:19 (ESV) 'And beware lest you raise your eyes to heaven, and when you see the sun and the moon and the stars, all the host of heaven, you be drawn away and bow down to them and serve them, things that the LORD your God has allotted to all the peoples under the whole heaven".
We are encouraged today, to worship God alone. In order for us to do that, we must totally surrender our lives to Him and love Him with our whole mind, heart and soul. Surrendering to God leaves NO room for worshiping or serving other gods and idols.
We worship God through our prayers, reading His Word, singing, working, our families and relationships, our church, our serving, our witnessing, our giving and our loving others. Through all of this, may each day of our lives, lead us to grow in worshipping the Lord God and Creator of this universe, alone.
Blessings, peace and love to all.
Maplewood, NJ
Well stated, Maplewood, NJ! There is no wiggle room on this point nor do we want there to be and your reflections left none at all. God be with you!
DeleteThank you dear Maplewood! Wonderful words of truth!
DeleteJesus, I trust in You! I know You’re always with me! Remind me to stay in your presence as I go through this new day You have given me! Heal all my JC Family and flood their paths with your light, and surround them and their families with peace and much joy. Amen.
Amen Maplewood! Thank you for your encouragement and the scriptures. This blesses me in 2022.
DeleteThank you for bringing this blog to us PaytonFamily. God bless each of you JC readers! My sons and I are fighting the flu. It's very draining and miserable. Leaning on My Healer. He is good and able. God bless you all.
ReplyDeletefree as can B --- Lifting you and your sons up to The Throne of Grace. I ask Father God for Your healing touch upon them. Wrap Your loving arms around them and hold them close. Impart Your Strength and Stamina to fight through this sickness. I thank You for Your grace, Your Peace, Your Love, and Your Mightness to surround them. Give them Hope and Courage they need today and every day. For You Father God, are the rock, on which we lean. In Jesus's Name AMEN and AMEN
DeleteAs we approach the one year appearance of Covid and I see posts calling out sickness I pray these folks are all on the survivor list. In Jesus's name I pray!
Deletesweet4G! --- Bless you, bless you! Thank you that you join the JC WARRIORS in pray for others. Continue to lift you and your family up and anticipate the Lord's law of favor over Your dumbfounding breakthroughs! Our Lord is faithful to His Word!
ReplyDeleteHello, Brie???? Missing you!
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/NMhxVJChhYM
Yes, missing and praying for you Brie 🙏.
DeletePraying for you Brie & Larry. God knows what you're going through and will meet your needs. We trust & pray in the name of Jesus ❤
DeleteBlessings from France
Praying with my family here for you dear Brie and your DH Larry! You are in His loving Hands and in our prayers and hearts. Much love!💗
DeleteAnd still we pray with and for you dear Brie and family! ♥️🙏
DeleteFather, please help me remove, break free from, and release these bonds of anxiety, fear, and worry that are weighing me and keeping me down. Let the noose be taken off my neck and free me from this bondage of sin. Help me move freely in this world and rejoice in You and share Your word with others and not be held back. You know my struggles, troubles, and everything else about me Lord. Help me to trust in You with all my heart and not lean on my own understanding, but acknowledge You in all my ways, and You will direct my paths (Proverbs 3:5-6). I depend on You for everything, including my very next breath. Draw me closer to You and keep me close in Your heart. Grant me a burning desire with a hunger and thirst for You and Your word that can't be extinguished or quenched. Magnify and strengthen my love and faith in You and let it grow even stronger in me daily. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Praise the Lord continually and always. Hallelujah and Thank You Jesus 😊.
ReplyDeleteAMRN AMEN ❤ Thank you for this beautiful prayer, Janet. Keeping you in prayer sister!
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Thank you BFF for your wonderful prayers and thank you to all who have been praying for me. I am so grateful and appreciative for all of you here 🙏 ❤.
DeletePraying with you and for you, sweet Sister! May God lead you to perfect health of mind, body and spirit and reduce your swelling and remove all obstacles that threaten to pull you off your path. May He bless you and guide you to all the desires of your most beautiful heart. Thank You Jesus. Amen
DeleteThank you sweet Jeanne.
DeleteTraveling to Arizona to help my mom move to Assisted Living. Please pray for safe flight and protection from covid in this hotspot. Also that my daughter would do well with her ongoing chemo. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteTraveling mercies are being prayed for you dear Ellen. You are covered and safe in His arms and your daughter is filled with His healing touch and Peace that surpasses everything. In Jesus Name we pray, Amen.
DeleteBlessings from France
Blessings on you in your travels, Ellen. AZ is not as bad as the media would have you think. Follow protocols and may all go well for your mom's move. Blessings on your daughter in her chemo treatments. God be with you.
DeleteMay the Lord bless and keep you safe during your travels and place His healing hands on your daughter and comfort her 🙏.
DeleteDear Ellen, Joining prayers for your traveling safety, a smooth move for your Mom and her good transition as she begins a new life in her new home. Continuing to pray for your dear daughter that her treatment will be successful and well tolerated and for your strength and peace. God bless you and guide you sweet sister!
DeleteJoining in prayer for your every need, Ellen and daughter, in Jesus's name!✝️🙏
DeleteJoining in prayers to cover all of our JC family concerns. This is a weird time to be living in with so many, many things to be concerned and sad about. Today's Jesus Calling is as pertinent to the times we are in as could be. Trusting that no matter what is going on - God is on the throne and knows about all of this, has helped me to find the peace that surpasses all understanding. I struggle still in my human brain, but God is so good to keep training us when we ask. BFF is right to talk of being safe in His arms. I've used that mental image so many times. Love to you all.
ReplyDeleteAgree with you, Waiting, this is a time to challenge our 'trust' muscles. Of course, only when they are exercised do they get stronger. The tougher it gets the stronger we become. God be with you.
DeletePraying with you dear Waiting! Wonderful post! Thank you! Amen! He knows exactly what we are all experiencing and He cares deeply about each of His beloved children. He knows our pain, our fears, our distractions, our needs, our struggles but most importantly, He knows our hearts of love for Him and our trust in His faithfulness. Like you and BFF, I have often envisioned being in His Hands and loving Arms. I have run 5 full Marathons in my life and in each one, I needed Him to hold me in the soft palm of His Hand for the last 5 miles. I always felt myself running on that soft and loving cushion of those mighty Hands to the finish lines. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. I’m in my 60’s now and He continues to strengthen and sustain me in all things. Blessed the hole in my heart is fixed! I will continue to proclaim His good deeds as long as I live!
DeleteAll glory and praise to God for the strength he is in us! Lord I need you every day. Going to the gym to strengthen my trust muscles has to be a priority each day in these times where it seems the challenges are doubling down. Love the strength in numbers I find here in Payton Place ♥️🙏
DeletePraying with you all and thanking the Lord for all He has done, is doing, and will do. You are our provider, dear Lord. Thank You Jesus 😊.
DeleteOur sister Brie missing is big. I'm hoping and praying for health and safety there.
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DeleteOh I hope you are reading this Waiting Kathy. I miss "seeing" you in a huge way. I'm hoping and praying for your health and safety wherever you are. In Jesus' Name. Amen .
DeleteThank You dear and loving Father for hearing our many prayers as we all pray together in thanksgiving and faith that our Sister Brie and Larry are being helped and healed in every way by You. Lead them safely through their trials and tribulations and bring them peace as they remain in Your Presence. Thank You for this in the powerful Name of the Risen Lord, Christ Jesus! Amen
ReplyDeleteJoining in prayer with you Jeanne and may the good Lord bless, heal, strengthen, and comfort us in His everlasting arms of peace and love.
DeleteHeavenly Father, You are indeed my strength and shield. Thank You for another blessed day to call You and marvel in Your Holy Presence. Thank You for always hearing the voice of my supplucations and calling me Your own. My heart trust in You. Thank You for being my saving strength. Please give me Your rest each awaking day that I am blessed with. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
ReplyDelete"And, behold, I am with thee and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of." Gen. 28:15.
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood NJ
Amen Maplewood 🙏.
DeleteMaplewood NJ - "You are indeed my strength and shield. - Please give me Your rest each awaking day that I am blessed with."
ReplyDeleteAmen. You are in my heart and prayers.
Got a call from my dear sister in Christ, Mayda. Thanks for your prayers for her and Emilio. Covid has left them both so sick. She took some falls and her breathing is so bad. She sounded so scared. Said she’ll probably be in the hospital for a few months. I prayed with her. Told her to trust in the Lord. I’m believing they will both get through this with God’s help. Emilio needs a kidney transplant but he isn’t stable enough. And my other “sister” Patricia is in so much pain from her osteonecrosis in her hip and her doctors aren’t helping her. My own dear sister’s knees hurt so much that she really needs 2 knee replacements. I just keep praying and waiting on the Lord. I trust in His faithfulness. I thank Him for healing all of them and all our dear ones. He hears every prayer. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, please place Your loving hands upon Jeanne's family, friends, and loved ones and let Your healing power take away their afflictions. Cover them in Your everlasting love,peace, and strength while they endure this time in their lives. Remove the covid from Mayda and Emilio and let his strength grow to have his transplant. Remove the pain and suffering from Patricia and Janet and let Your Spirit of healing touch them. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteJeanne, praying for you and your family and friends. Praying too for all on the JC Blog who are ill, in pain or suffering from covid or adverse effects from vaccines and boosters. May His Grace, Strength and Healing be your portion today in Jesus Almighty Name.
DeleteJoining in prayer dear Jeanne for Mayday, Emilio, Patricia &, Janet. Laying them down at the feet of Jesus who sits at the right hand of the Father interceding for your loved ones. 🙏💕
DeleteCorrection: Mayda, auto correct keeps posting mayday😠
DeletePeace and blessings for you and your family in Christ, Jeanne, all those in need for whom you have asked for prayer. Keep the faith and trust for perfect outcomes. ♥️🙏
DeleteEchoing prayers for your loved ones, dear Jeanne🐑💞
DeleteInterceding for all prayer requests, posted or spokem from my JCFAMILY. Lord Jesus, I come to You today and thank You for the privilege of praying for others. I've been the recipient of others' prayers. I understand how powerful intercessory prayer
Deletecan be. I come before You and pray with confidence, according to Your will and know that you hear me. Bind the power of satan and strengthen my JCFAMILY! There are many needs, but You are adequate for every need. Thank you, Jesus, for meeting these needs. Your name is powerful, and Your power is great. So it is in Your name that I pray---and believe. AMEN and AMEN
Have a blessed day in His presence and peace. Be anxious for nothing! Be not afraid. God’s promises are reliable and we are well taken care of because He is our God and our loving Father.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Mom. Safe travels with lots of Traveling Mercy being prayed for you Jeanne.
DeleteThank you so much dear Brie! Praying God is guiding your steps and decisions, and healing you, Keith, Larry, Al and all your dear ones. Have a sweet day in His presence and peace.
DeleteThank You Jesus. Praise God always.
ReplyDeleteAmen sweet Janet, The Lord is always at your side to lead you. Have a blessed day dear sister.
DeleteWorry is looking down at what satan is doing, locking God out.
ReplyDeleteWorship is looking up at what GOD is doing, locking satan out.
Choose wisely.
Dear Heavenly Father God,
You are an Amazing God. I desire to only look up and worship You and all the good You continually work together. I need Your Help and Guard over all my thoughts; I need Your Help to always make good thought choices that keep me close to You. Only with Your Help can I live in Your Joy regardless of the situations and circumstances surrounding me. I want to. Please help me.
In Jesus' Name I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. I yield. Amen
We thank You Father for keeping our eyes on You the Bringer of all light and peace. We know You are greater than he that is in this fallen world. Looking up from where our Help cometh and at Your brilliant light that always surrounds us, Your Spirit is our constant Comfort and Guide. We are well taken care of! Thank You for Your continued faithfulness in our lives and for healing and protecting us and our loved ones in Jesus’ Name. You are so good and merciful. Help us to share Your Love today. Amen
ReplyDeleteAmen! By the time I get to the end of this blog each day, things ARE LOOKING UP! Bless you all. ♥️🙏
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ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about your scalp wound that has opened again. I think MadFox's idea of a second opinion would be something to consider. Nutrition is a big deal with wound healing. That is something that a least you can control.
One thing I have found that helps me with needs and prayers---I do a home communion. There is such a cleansing and a power that comes with it. Yesterday, when I did communion I also went through the house and Pleaded the Blood of Jesus throughout. I also open the doors and cast out any darkness, anything not of My Papa God. When I was finished, The Holy Spirit spoke to my spirit and said, "Do you feel the lightness!" And I said, "Yes I feel it!" There was such overwhelming peace and uplift. Even the air was renewed. It was such a God hug!!!
You have my prayers and I remember your daughters also. You are a daughter of The Most High God. You were bought at a great price. God knows you thoroughly and loves you COMPLETELY. He has plans for your future that includes hope, not harm; blessings, not banishment. You belong to Him!
Jesus, For Your Honor and Your Purposes, AMEN and AMEN.
In His Grip of Grace JJ
Dear JJ, this is the first time I have seen this precious prayer! Even though I didn’t see it, I received it and the healing requested. My scalp is completely healed now. I love the idea of home communion and of that commitment to the Lord for ourselves and our home. I will do that and post the results. I have found great “communion” with a fellow prayer group member, and have had the blessed lightness following prayer with her. Please pray that others who may be drawn to our prayer group are able to pray in unison. My daughter is doing well, still having scans every 3 months, but encouraged by her blood markers being in normal levels for the first time. She had radiation for positive lymph nodes last summer. She is a great source of help and hope to other young people who have been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, which has become epidemic. Please encourage your dear ones to get a colonoscopy in their 30s and 40s. We know God is the great healer and has built our bodies with wonderful healing restoration, but He does respond and answer prayers for healing. I know this is true. Thank you all so much for your wonderful support of our family going through trying times. God is good. Amen
DeleteJJ, how do you do your home communion, do you borrow elements from church or just use home bread and wine?
DeleteGood morning JC Warriors. Prayers for each of you as we all begin a new day and a new week. Praying for each of you to keep your eyes on God throughout day.
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Thank you SC. prayers for you as well. Lord help us all keep our eyes on you.
DeleteThank you SC. Your prayer is much appreciated in starting out this day. Blessings 💞🙏🌈
DeleteAmen! Needed these thoughts and prayers so much this morning. Thank You Warriors for all of your prayers and commitment to this blog, to help me each morning. I'm praying for trust in the power of the Holy Spirit. ❤️🙏
DeleteThanks dear SC! Amen! Jesus is ruling this day. Standing firm on the Rock with all of you. No leaning on my own understanding. He can handle everything.
DeleteThank you to everyone for your wisdom, thoughts, prayers and words. It truly is the best part of my day to be reminded of Gods love as I soak in His Holy Spirit. I need prayers for my husband who is struggling and angry most of the time- I need him to know and trust God but he is resistant and wants to do life on his own (ego). I know I can’t change him- he needs to do the work. I just continue to pray for him everyday all day and do my own walk with the Lord.
DeleteI just thought I’d reach out to all you wonderful people.
May God bless your day,
Thank you
Dear Anonymous, May you receive answers to your prayers and may God soften your husband’s heart so He will seek His help and receive His peace and guidance. He only needs to say Jesus, Help me. Praying for our Way Maker to make a way.
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ReplyDeleteLook full in his wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of his glory and grace.
♥️🎶 Link Turn your eyes upon Jesus
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Thank you brother Peter.🎼🎼 Always loved singing this song. 💞
ReplyDeleteThe idea that I should control my thoughts is very daunting to me. Sometimes it feels like they run on there own. I find myself, when dealing with frustration or difficulty with others, thinking rude, selfish, or judgemental things. I do not yet know how to control my fist thoughts. Lord help me to be more like you, in my thoughts and actions. Also God help me to continue to let go of the worry. I know that nothing, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, happens in your world by mistake. I believe Lord, help my unbelief
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter! Like dear Jan, I just love that song too! It blesses me every time I hear it.
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous, May God continue to guide you and cover you with His peace. The peace is always there so seek it. God allows some trials but His will is always that we will be blessed, healed and comforted in our lives. His way is always the right way. He turns our hard times into blessings. We are His instruments for His glory and for His divine purposes. God bless your new day.
Some good food:
ReplyDelete2 Peter 3:18 - But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen.
Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Proverbs 8:17 - I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Good morning JC family! Just overwhelmed with gratitude for all the prayers and support, and that song Into the Sea (especially perfect for a navy vet)! I am filled with the spirit today, feeling His presence, which brings peace and hope as I head to the doctor this afternoon and learn to trust, let go and surrender to Him, knowing that in all things he works for the good for those that love Him!
ReplyDeleteI am praying prayers of gratefulness for all of you, and for His promises that are true. He is an awesome, loving, faithful God, a God above all! To Him be all glory and honor and praise!
Thank you Jesus!
So glad you are encouraged and renewed and refreshed in the Lord. God will be with you every step of the way. Have a good doctor’s appointment..Everything else will fall into place because you are putting God first and because He is the center of your life. May He answer all your prayers and all of ours. Amen
DeleteAMEN and AMEN!!! God's hand is moving which banishes ALL hopelessness!
DeleteHappy Monday all! Praying for peace for all of you this morning. Rich C- let go and let God. You got this! Take a deep breath, relax and let the Jesus envelop you in His righteous loving arms.
ReplyDeleteMy goal this week is to stay connected to The Vine more throughout the day. After my morning prayers, I get going, going, going with work which turns into turbo mode. It is sometimes hours before I slow down enough to remember to keep Jesus in the forefront. I set a reminder on my phone every hour today to FROG 🐸. Fully Rely On God. To step back, regroup and focus on Him.
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DeleteAMEN and AMEN!!!💞🌈
DeleteI love that Suzanne! Amen! Great reminder to fully rely on God.
DeleteWhat an excellent idea, Suzanne! I'm doing this!
DeleteLove it!
DeleteJust wanted to let y’all know that things went very well! I had a peace about me that I haven’t had there before and the new staff members were so kind and even witty.
ReplyDeleteThank you and PRAISE JESUS!
Praise the Lord, Rich! He watches over His WORD to perform it!
DeleteEphesians 3:20 "Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us"
Hallelujah! Joining in with thanksgiving! Praise Him! Your good report, dear Rich, made my night!
DeleteI really do trust in the Lord and ask for his help and strength. I pray because I believe in His faithfulness. I’m very weary because I have had a lot to do. I need the refreshment found in His Presence. May He strengthen all of us who feel this way. May He guide us to the rest we need and renew our hearts and minds. I thank Him and praise Him for His loving kindness and tender mercies. He understands how we all feel and and He reads our hearts and knows we trust Him. Have a blessed and sweet day in His Presence.
ReplyDeletePsalm 103:1-5
Bless the Lord, O my soul;
And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Amen 🙏.
DeleteAnd He will raise us up on EAGLE'S WINGS. AMEN.
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DeletePlease keep Eli in your prayers. He is not doing well after his chemo and he really needs God’s healing power and comfort. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteFather God, You know the pain this young boy is feeling. Remove it and the cancer and return him to good health, joy and peace, and bless and comfort him and his family. We thank You for this in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen
Joining in prayers with you for Eli. May our heavenly Father touch him and bring him comfort, strength, healing, and peace. May he be lifted up and renewed by the Lord. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteYES! Lord, in agreement I pray
Deletefor You to return our Eli to good health, joy and peace, and bless and comfort him and his family. We thank You. In JESUS' NAME . AMEN!
Dear Lord, You are the great healer and great physician. Please bring healing to this young child Eli. Please be with the doctors and nurses that treat him. Please be with his parents and family as they walk with him through this illness. Please bring comfort to Eli as he goes through the effects of chemo. In your name I pray.
DeleteJoining the prayer warriors in praying for peace and comfort to not only Eli, but his family and friends as well. Praying for the knowledge that Eli's medical team needs to cure Eli as only HE can do. Peace to all!
DeleteJoining this prayer train for Eli and his family. Give this little one the strength and endurance he needs, Father. I know you are holding his hand and his family's hands as they go through this valley. May Your Light come bursting through with healing, Lord! In Jesus' name, AMEN!
DeleteThank you Father as we stay expectant in the positive outcomes for Elis cancer treatment. We pray your peace over this young boy and his family and medical team. We cast the evil one who comes to steal our joy into the lake of fire where he belongs. Freeing our loved ones from his grip.
DeleteThanks dear Janet, Brie, Anonymous, Suzanne, NJS, and Audra. Little Eli sure needs your prayers! We know our merciful and faithful God hears every one.
DeleteOh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness. (Psalm 107:8-9).
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DeleteAmen! Thanks Janet!
Delete...Guard your thoughts diligently; good thought choices will keep you close to Me...
ReplyDeleteThe quick easy way for me to turn my mind toward God, and keep my focus on God, is...GRATITUDE!
Thank You Lord for instant. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
The Attitude of Gratitude is the pathway of much blessing, contentment and Peace with God.
DeleteThank You Lord for Instant Gratitudification!
DeleteAmen! Gratitude and praise!!
DeleteThere is so much in this world to be sad, frustrated, and angry about that people forget to be grateful. The ability to give thanks in the midst of tough circumstances is a blessing. Thank you @paytonfamily for starting this blog and putting Sarah Young’s devotions and scriptures together for us. Thanks to all the rest of you for sharing your lives, struggles, and triumphs in Jesus. Blessings to you all!
ReplyDeleteVery true! We forget sometimes to thank Him when our prayers are answered or after we have accomplished something difficult or when we received an answer to our prayers. Every good thing comes from Him, like our good fruit and hard work because He gave us our gifts and talents and the wisdom to help us glorify Him. I thank Him through my day but I’m only human and I often get distracted. So happy He loves us as we are.
DeleteWell said! Amén!
ReplyDeleteGuard your thoughts diligently; hmmm...this caused me to reflect on the role of a guard in a football game. i.e., he must guard continuously until the end of The Game.
ReplyDeleteWhile he is in The Game, a good guard never says, I guarded well on the last play, now I'm done.
Or when my daughter wore braces and had to wear a guard all night every night to get the desired effect.
So what if it is difficult for me to guard my thoughts and my tongue?
My Coach and Doctor
command me to Guard all the time, anyway! Time for me to ignore the difficulty and SWOOSH ✔️ JUST DO IT.
So help me God. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Love these images, Brie! Heading to bed after being with my littlest Granddaughter. What a night! She has SO much energy (she's only 2 yrs old). I gave her a bath (big mistake; she HATES baths), but she calmed down. I got her in her jammies and we said some prayers and read some books. Had I not read, "I rejoice when your mind turns toward Me. Guard your thoughts diligently; good thought choices will keep you close to Me." I would have handled it much differently. So thankful, as always, for this Jesus Calling Blog.
DeleteLove to all of you. Continued prayers for little Eli, Dear Jeanne. Sleep sweet, Sister. God's got this.
I ask for prayers for little Indie. She is Daughter of one of my DIL's cousin. Very complicated diagnosis. Bottom Line: she needs prayer, as do her parents. God's hearing each of our prayers and with that remembrance, I will sleep sweet because our God is on the Night Watch. As Sassy Mom's hubby would say, "You can't beat that!"
Yep! You can’t beat that! We can do all things and get through all things with Him and His Strength! Thanks Brie and Norah and thanks to all those who are praying for Eli. Praying now for Indie and her parents. May our Amazing Way Maker make a way for their problems to be resolved and open their hearts toward Him. Thank You Jesus!
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