You need Me every moment. Your awareness of your constant need for Me is your greatest strength. Your neediness, properly handled, is a link to My Presence. However, there are pitfalls that you must be on guard against: self-pity, self-preoccupation, giving up. Your inadequacy presents you with a continual choice--deep dependence on Me, or despair. The emptiness you feel within will be filled either with problems or with My presence. Make Me central in your consciousness by praying continually simple, short prayers flowing out of the present moment. Use My Name liberally, to remind you of My Presence. Keep on asking and you will receive, so that your gladness may be full and complete.1 Thessalonians 5:17
New Living Translation
Never stop praying.
John 16:24
Amplified Bible
Up to this time you have not asked a [single] thing in My Name [as presenting all that I Am]; but now ask and keep on asking and you will receive, so that your joy (gladness, delight) may be full and complete.
My Prayer
Lord, I need thee, every hour I need thee. O bless me now, my savior, I come to thee. Either I rely on You for strength or I sink in despair. Lord, how easily it is for me to try and work out life away from you. How much I try to do this each day, relying on My own strength, not turning to You for strength. My wife who wanted to pray over the faucet we were changing out the other day and yet I shrugged and didn't give it value. Lord, I want You to be central in my consciousness. Lord, help me to stay faithful in praying. I can't do it on my own and on my own I will waiver. I need thee.
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Father, I am so happy to set aside everything i think i know about you,myself and others today to experience some hope. I ask that i can turn my attention to your presence when the problem pops up in my mind. My focus is going the correct direction, and i do not have be perfect to see it. I rely on you for my strength and that is a hope my spirit remembers from when i was a child. I know now that I don't know. Thank you for the humility I have been searching for. Thank you for a new experience with you, others and myself. Amen
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DeletePowerful!!! Prayer Unplugged!!! :)
DeleteLast night I went to sleep thankful. My day was as good as the day before was awful. This morning, I woke up refreshed, excited about the day. Reading JC, I immediately saw that it was because all day, I 'never stop(ped) praying.' We went to a Celebration of Life for an 86 yr old man whose life was nothing short of miraculous. Not because of his wealth (though he had plenty), not because of his great inventions (though he was truly amazing), but because of his love for God and the people he met daily. He was KNOWN for living every day asking, "What can I do to bless your people?" His family was gracious and there was much laughter in the receiving line as people shared their favorite memories of this kind man. He was diagnosed with the disease that finally ended his life, 20 (!) years ago. His Dr. said, "Had he stopped working as hard as he did, enjoying life & pushing himself to keep going, he would have died a long time ago.' It was humbling and the many people there were so blessed to have been a part of his life. On the drive home, that was all my husband and I could talk about. Our time together was sweet and rather than talking about the news of the day, or the sadness I often encounter in my job, we talked about God's grace, mercy and love and how we could better share it. I often joke about how our date nights (& days) have gone from going out for a meal or to a party to funerals and Dr. appts. But, I realized that it's that time in the car, that fellowship with no distractions other than to talk about how God has blessed us all these years, is what makes our time together so sweet. "The emptiness you feel within will be filled either with problems or with My presence." Sarah nailed it in JC. Mr. Peyton nailed in praying for all things (even when you're changing the faucet). When God is central in our lives, our thoughts, our moment-by-moment life, all needs are met and we are thankful. The horrible day on Wed, made me extra-sharp on not letting it happen again. God guarded my heart b/c I continually asked Him to go before me. Prayers for all who read this blog, for family & friends. Thank you for the TLC I received on my bad day/night, from all of you!
ReplyDeleteAwesome story. Thank you for sharing.
DeleteNorah, thanks for sharing your Amazing story, it moved me this morning. I loved his Love for God and the people he met. I pray every day for God to use me for his glory and I try to be a refection of Jesus everyday. I'm so thankful for the people he puts in my path and I'm so thankful that we can go to Jesus all day long and know that he's alwsys there for us. He's my Best Friend!
DeleteSo glad these past posts are kept in this blog so they can be read and reread. This is a wonderful post, filled with the glory of God. Thanks, Norah!
DeleteI read the devotion but did not have the opportunity to read the blog yesterday, and I am glad I arose early today to have time to read it! What a blessing, as I sit with tears in my eyes I am inspired, and challenged to follow your lead! Bob, I too am glad the past posts are kept, my morning has been blessed beyond measure and what a great way to start my worship! Yesterday's gifts can still be enjoyed a day later!
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Amen! Thank you so much for sharing! Praise and glory be to God! CO
DeleteNorah, Your beautiful post moved me so much. I think our loving Father blesses us with a super sweet day after we have a miserable one. The sun always shines so much brighter after a dark stormy day. Your fellowship with your dear husband is the greatest date of all because you are bound together by your faith and love for the Lord. A simple carride in His presence as you praise His Name together beats any 5 star dinner in a fancy restaurant. Thinking of you and your DH and praying and believing your hubby's biopsy will go well. You know the Lord will be by your sides holding your Hands. We are all praying for the same for our dear brother MadFox. Thank You Jesus!
DeleteYou are so right Jeanne and Norah, your post was so uplifting. Thank you for sharing it. Peace be with you 🙏.
DeleteSo wonderful to read again and again. Joining in prayers for our family members and their families who gave medical testing this week. God is with us, who could be against us?
DeleteThank you Norah for sharing your lovely post! I am also so grateful that older posted stay in this blog to read and reread!
DeleteI will continue to send up healing prayers for Your Husband and for Madfox!
Praying for each of you and for all of the prayers requests. Love and blessings to you all 🙏❤️🙏
Dear Jesus, help me to live moment to moment, all for you! Keeping you present each and every moment is a blessing I need to continue to see with an open heart. Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen ABC.
DeleteNorah - AWESOME! God is near, we just don't get it sometimes and then you have days like yesterday where you realize how much your "little" faith is really God's RIGHT HAND holding you!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of great days, I spent most of yesterday late afternoon and evening reading a book given to me by a mentor/friend. The book amazingly is called "The HAND of God". How about that coincidence given the JC topics of late (sarcasm). It's a paperback written by Alistair Begg. I have to admit that it is a tough read in the subject matter (explained below) and stylistically some topics are explained to non-biblically aware readers. I highly recommend to those in a "valley" spiritually or in their professional/personal life.
To keep this shorter. I am in the middle of a "rough/steep path" to use JC language. I have questioned a lot of my decisions and how I've gotten to this "valley" in my professional and personal life... most of it after the first and only major surgery & hospitalization in my life. "The Hand of God" was such a timely gift by this friend. It is about Joseph and his life. A young man truly wronged by his family, employer, and friends. It is a story of redemption and how God used BAD people and circumstances for GOOD. It humbled me and made me realize that my challenges are not of God but of men and my failings/sins. And that God truly has held me in his RIGHT Hand to give me peace and to protect me until my time here is complete. Whether you read the book or not, re-read the Bible passages on Joseph (Genesis 30-50) and refresh yourself to how his life was a hint of Jesus to come and a role model for us today. Godspeed @paytonfamily blog readers. Peace and Amen.
AMEN MadFox, I am going to buy this book today, thank you for sharing, I love the story of Joseph and how the very people that intended to get rid of HIM were the ones GOD allowed him to be the greatest blessing to. He is a great example of devotion to GOD no matter what! He knew who he was but most importantly WHO'S he was! thanks again!
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Well dear MadFox you certainly are in the middle of a "rough/steep path" but you know you're not walking it alone. Praying for a good outcome on Wed. God loves you dearly.
DeleteThat book does sound great and I love the story of Joseph too. Amen, God's daughter! What faithfulness He showed to Joseph and what a heart of love Joseph had for the Lord. We are all part of God's plan and He won't be done with us until we meet Him on that perfect day.
I’m joining Jeanne in prayer for a good outcome on Wednesday, Madfox!
DeleteGod is and will be right there and I am thanking our mighty and loving God for All good!
Love and blessings JC family
Prayers and more prayers 🙏❤️🙏
Lord, help me to remember tp pray unceasingly and to keep You central to ky lufe. Relying on you for,all strength and understanding is my goal. Thank you for today
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, I give this day to you and thank you that the Power given to me, freely, is the greatest gift, ever. Let me so freely give to others, in my time, being gracious and yielding on insignificant matters (which when I think about it, most are!).
ReplyDeleteWhen I read our posts from this time last year, I was right back there celebrating Charlie's life. With all of the construction going on in our house, I have found little mementos and Charlie's card from his service was one. What a wonderful man, who took not one day for granted. His ability to love and give kept him alive 20 years after a terminal diagnosis.
With the coughing and congestion that we've had for about 2 weeks now (construction dust), I find myself berating myself and then fear sets in and then I condemn myself for that. "However, there are pitfalls that you must be on guard against: self-pity, self-preoccupation, giving up." It'z that old SELF thing that keeps coming back.
Lord, I pray that you remind me that as I give, I will receive. "Pressed down, shaken together and running over shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again." Let FEAR take a hike and inspire me to love this body that you have given me. Help me to be humble to words of wisdom from my husband, my friends and family. Help me to remove the cavalier attitude that I will always be strong and healthy in spite of doing things to my body that I know harm it. (If 'we are what we eat,' I'm in big trouble!). Help me keep my mind on you and remember to call out to our Lord, Jesus Christ in all temptations to fear, self indulge and then feel sorry for myself.
We are funny creatures, aren't we? The days that I feel like Paul (that which I don't want to do, I do...) ARE lessening, but I want to be known as the woman who trusted in her Lord at all times. I give all of this to you, with all humility and thankfulness in the name of Jesus Christ.
And, MadFox, I'm going to look for that book at the library! I said that last year, too!
Love and prayers to and for each of you, dear JC Family. I pray that your day is the best, filled with all of His mighty blessings. Praying for Lisa and all of the others who ask...your prayers are mine.
Norah - Thank you for praying for Lisa and others going through radiation. Three remaining treatments will soon be over. She has continued to work every day in her teaching position. She is in much pain. I am humbled by her "I CAN DO THIS!!!!!" attitude. Thanks to JC Warriors for continued "strength for each day" prayers.
DeleteSassy Mom--- Lisa has my prayers. I picture the Lord wrapping his loving arms around her! Our Lord is faithful to His word!
DeleteGreat thoughts, Norah. Thank you for sharing!
DeleteThank you Norah! When I read your words, your heart is always showing and as far as I can see: you are "the woman who trusted in her Lord at all times". Praying for you and your dear hubby. Trusting in God's faithfulness.
DeleteMorning glory and blessings to the King of kings and Lord of lords. Thank You Lord.
ReplyDeleteThis is all I need to say/sing this day:
I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford. I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Savior!
I come to Thee.
I need Thee every hour,
Stay Thou near by;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.
I need Thee every hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.
I need Thee every hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.
I need Thee every hour,
Most Holy One;
Oh, make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son.
I need Thee, I need Thee, I really need Thee this moment of my life, when all efforts are lost, when all hope is lost, when the heart is broken, I just need Thee right now and will ALWAYS need Thee every day. Thank You Jesus for being my Saviour.
We have asked, but let's keep on asking and trusting, because we shall receive from the miracle working God.
Stay blessed.
Maplewood NJ
Amen dear Maplewood. He sure knows I need Him because I say those three words so often, He must be tired of hearing them. But I do not allow myself to slide into self pity when things are not going my way. I just say: "JESUS" and then things look brighter because I brought Him right into the forefront of my mind and let Him reign in my heart. I can do all things through Him and I am more than a Conqueror in every situation. I sure will "keep on asking and trusting" because I have already seen His faithfulness so many times before. Praying for you dear Maplewood. Much love and gratitude for filling me every day.
DeleteLove Love Love that song. Thanks Maplewood for Lighting up my life!
DeleteAmen Maplewood 🙏.
DeleteGod bless you have a good day
ReplyDeleteMy readings this AM spoke of David and Peter. MadFox’s post from last year brought attention to Joseph. All were far from perfect yet all held a deep love of the Lord in their heart...and yet they still were imperfect but God’s grace was sufficient for them to be used by God to His glory. Each of us are no better or no worse but just as forgiven as they were. Each of us, evidenced in our faith, are chosen by God to be His beloved child. You may have not chosen you (you could give numerous reasons), but your opinion of you does not matter, only His does. You beat yourself up for your shortcomings, He wraps His arms around to let you know He loves you and always will. He did that to David, Peter, Joseph, and countless others throughout the scriptures. He does that for each one of us. There was an R & B song several years ago by Ne-Yo with the main line “Let me love you until you learn to love yourself”. Let the Me be God in those words and let us each learn to love our self as David, Peter, and Joseph and many devout believers in time have done. The JC writings are all about how to love your self. Let Him love you; learn to love your self. He sees each of us as lovable, how can we think any differently. You are lovely, dear child of God, because you are totally beautified by His grace in your baptism.
ReplyDeleteWith love, Bob
Thank you BOB, although it was yesterday's posting and I missed it, I REALLY NEEDED TO READ THIS TODAY! Thank you for being that vessel that GOD uses to speak to so many of us in the JC family!
DeleteI am learning to love ME one day at a time!
IN HIS LOVE
I just needed to hear that encouragement dear Bob. Oh to see ourselves through God's eyes of love. I know He loves me and that I am certain of. It keeps me grounded, joyful, hopeful, patient and blessed.
DeleteDear Bob, Thanks for your posts. Just as David and Peter have felt God's embrace, I have also felt God wrapping His arms around me as I got my cancer treatments. His presence was so strong I wasn't scared at all. Such good advice. I do let Him love me and care for me. Wish I could see myself through His eyes. We are all His beloved children as His Spirit bears witness. We are all dearly loved and taken care of. God bless you dear Brother.
DeleteWhat an amazing way to start the day ! It is ,6:12am here in Kenya and I am so blessed! In the quiet dark morning the verses and the posting remind me that God wants to be in all the details of my life . It's the last week of the month, trying to fix my car has drained me financially and then my fridge broke down and again I had to fig into my pockets to pay . I don't know how I will get to work with my limited resources but am trusting God to show me His glory. Pray for me JC family
ReplyDeletePraying for you Min Ahadi. God will guide you and meet your needs and beyond. May He fill you with His peace, comfort and strengthen you and lead you and yours where He wants you to be.
DeleteBlessings from France
Min Ahadi, Isn't it great that you don't have to "know how I will get to work with my limited resources" because God already does know. And, there isn't a need for both of you to work on the same thing. Love to you and our entire JC Family.
DeleteThe Lord will provide for you. God is so good. Keep your eyes on Him and faith will prevail. God bless you 🙏.
DeleteMin Ahadi, He is showing you His glory every single day. You are His very own sheep, you are beloved, cared for & watched as you go through this trialsome time. We continue to pray for your circumstances.
DeleteJoining prayers for you dear, Min Ahadi. Was praying today that you would find more patience and that your car would behave. Now I will pray with my sister BFF that all your needs will be filled by your loving Father and you will have peace, comfort and strength and His guiding Hand to lead you to the future He has already prepared for you.
ReplyDeleteThank You Jesus. I really needed to hear these words today. You spoke right to me, especially today. You are so amazing Lord. Thank You for reminding me just how "big", You are. Praising You always and continually. I can't make it without You Lord - nor do I want to.
ReplyDeleteJoining Janet and all in gratitude and prayer for positive outcomes.
DeleteAmen Janet! He is so Big and Worthy of our constant praise, thankfulness and love. Gratitude and praise!
DeletePraying with you dear Audra and all our family for a good outcomes. Amen!
Prayers for each of you on this Monday morning - Praise to Him from Whom all blessings flow. As I reread the posts for the last couple of years, I had smile that, again, for the last two Sundays, my Dear Hub and I have attended Celebrations of Life. Last week was his beloved Coach and yesterday, was for a man who has been present in our community for years. I have been helping his wife as part of my casework and throughout the years I have had an opportunity to talk to several of their 6 children. This woman, this wife has seen pain (they lost their oldest son several years ago) and yet she is so resolved in God's Word that there wasn't an ounce of self pity, only thankfulness for God's many blessings. She was the last to speak in yesterday's service and it was amazing. She ended with the song, Is He Worthy by Chris Tomlin. I am posting the words for you below. Prayers for MadFox as he begins testing today and for you, Min Ahadi, as God gets you to work and meets your needs. We all know there is no such thing as coincidence when it comes to our Lord. I reread MadFox's post re: Joseph and smiled. Our teaching in Fellowship yesterday was about Joseph. After all he was going through, the next verse would be, "And the Lord was with Him," or "Joseph prospered. He was in prison and yet, he prospered. He never forgot God's many blessings regardless of his circumstances. Have a blessed day, JC Family and know that each of you are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteIs He Worthy?
Do you feel the world is broken?
(We do)
Do you feel the shadows deepen?
(We do)
But do you know that all the dark won't
Stop the light from getting through?
(We do)
Do you wish that you could see it all made new?
We do)
Is all creation groaning?
(It is)
Is a new creation coming?
(It is)
Is the glory of the Lord to be the light within our midst?
(It is)
Is it good that we remind ourselves of this?
(It is)
Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He was David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory
Is He worthy of this?
He is
Does the Father truly love us?
(He does)
Does the Spirit move among us?
(He does)
And does Jesus, our Messiah hold forever those He loves?
(He does)
Does our God intend to dwell again with us?
(He does)
Is anyone worthy?
Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
From every people and tribe
Every nation and tongue
He has made us a kingdom and priests to God
To reign with the Son
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Is He worthy of this?
He is!
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
He is!
He is!
Beautifully true and truly Beautiful! Thanks for sharing Norah.
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DeleteIS HE WORTHY? - Keith & Kristyn Getty (Official Lyric Video)
Sharing beautifully Norah. Such a sweet reminder of the power of our God in the past, present & future! Amen.
DeleteSharing beautifully Norah. Such a sweet reminder of the power of our God in the past, present & future! Amen.
DeleteNorah, What a blessing to hear these Celebrations of Life! Especially hearing the Coach’s wife speak of her faith with such total trust in the Lord and conviction without self pity despite suffering the great loss of their son. That is such a heavy cross to bear. My cousin and her husband lost their son to a tragic accident about 6 years ago and it is the worst thing that can happen to a family. But your faith can carry you through it because you see He never leaves us in our sorrow and He fills the hole in our hearts with His love and comfort as only He can. Those lyrics were beautiful and heartfelt. Thank you for sharing them. Praying for you and your husband as you prepare to go for his biopsy. Praying for our dear MadFox who is already being tested for his biopsy. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong. We love you! Joining in all prayers.
DeleteDear Brie, Thanks for the link. Just listened to that wonderful song. I loved it!
Amen Dear Janet. Our God is so big! Hallelujah! Bigger than what son#2 us going through. Yes warriors, more of your prayers is sorely needed. The house they were purchasing fell through, the owners were not open & above boared about all the issues. Glad they found out before sale, nevertheless more stress as they go into another rental, in-laws are complaining, wishing they were back at the city where they were. Sound familiar? Son #2 fully understands & is being very patient through it. Food is hard to get hold of right now. All in all we all surrender to God's sovereignty & will in their situation.
ReplyDeleteDear Heavenly Father God,
DeleteJan gridley, Son #2 and Family need You, as do we all. Lord, we need thee, every hour we need thee. O bless them now, our only Savior, we come to Thee to rely on You for their, and our strength, wisdom and guidance through this sea of circumstances. Thy Will Be Done! in Jesus' Name. Amen
PS GOD, Would You please apply Jesus' Math to the food they do have? You know 5+2+THANKS = 5000+
DeleteWe Trust and Thank You again and again! THY WILL BE DONE! Amen.
Love that Holy Spirit Math, Brie! Prayers for all of your family, Jan! May Blessings Abound!
DeleteThank you sisters for your prayers & encouragements. Love you dear ones💕
DeleteJan, I am keeping your family in prayers. We have a wonderful Master!
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Praying for Son #2 dear Jan. Yes it’s better they found out now before all the wheels started l turning. Of course it’s a difficult situation for all. But our merciful God is still in charge. He will provide food and shelter and His ever present Guiding Hand. They will find an even better place without any loose ends.
DeleteThank You Jesus!
Praying your perfect prayer with you dear Brie and joining all prayers. Amen and Amen
Dear heavenly Father continue to guide me and keep me focused on you during my day. Hep me to not focus on bumps but recognize your blessings and glorious presence in my life. I will use your name throughout my day...Jesus...Jesus..Jesus. Amen.
ReplyDeleteJesus, Jesus, Jesus.
DeleteAmen ABC
God bless you all. Keep on asking and you will receive! 🙏 thank you Father for all the blessings that you are giving us now and thank you in advance for all blessings that it’s on the way to fulfill our needs.
ReplyDeleteWe thank you Father god please forgive our sins and forgive others. Please Don’t forsake us father. Please god help us to keep our eyes on you. We love you Jesus. Thank you for being with us Jesus and helping us. Please come and change the word!
Amen Woman of GOD!
DeleteJESUS, JESUS, JESUS, I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine can peace afford. I need Thee, O I need Thee; Every hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee.
ReplyDeleteI need Thee every hour; Stay Thou near by: Temptations lose their power when Thou art nigh. I need Thee, O I need Thee; Every hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee. I come to Thee.
I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, or life is vain. I need Thee, O I need Thee; Every hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee. I need Thee, O I need Thee; I come to Thee.
Father, not only do I need Thee every hour, but I need You every second of my life. Thank You for the gifts of Your Love, Mercy, Forgiveness and Blessings.
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
How is your health, Maplewood ?
DeletePraying it is progressing toward a complete healing!
Sending Love To You and our entire JC Family
Hi Brie, thanks for asking. God is good! Some days there's pain some days none, but regardless I know my Redeemer lives! I will keep praising Him.
DeleteI too pray that you and hubby are also in full recovery. Stay blessed.
Maplewood NJ
Praying always for your recoveries, Maplewood, Brie and Larry!
DeleteAmen! Our Redeemer Lives.
Father, I know that You hear all our prayers, please answer them according to Your will and bless, comfort, heal, and strengthen us, and put Your perfect peace in our hearts and minds while You are working in our lives. Help us to stay focused on You and Your promises and to stay faithful and true to You. Help us to remember to be thankful and giving, and to share Your amazing word with others during our journey. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Thank You Jesus. Glory be to God.
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful prayer is my prayer, dear Janet. Amen.
DeletePraying your Prayer now.
DeleteSpecific prayers for MadFox tonight as we head to bed. God's got this - and ours....we are blessed! Romans 8:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
ReplyDeleteTeaching Notes from Sunday's Fellowship: This is the response that the Household has for others. The words we speak and the actions in which we live are how we overcome evil with good. The greatest food and drink is the Word rightly spoken.
That's my JC Family and the Household of Faith!
Sleep Sweet...
Such perfect truth, dear Norah. Holding MadFox and your husband in our prayers and hearts.
ReplyDeleteYou need Me every moment! TRUE! YES! IDO! Prayers requested for my brother Keith and his entire medical team throughout his pacemaker surgery today, and for full recovery, and that I am allowed to remain in the hospital with him, and be of value to him, for his entire stay. In Jesus' Name I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. I yield. Amen
ReplyDeleteI NEED THEE EVERY HOUR
DeleteThank you 😊 Jesus for a safe drive to the hospital. We're here.
DeleteOh blessed Saviour, I thank You now for how You will attend to every detail in the challenges facing our dear sister Brie & Keith. Your presence is sorely needed at this procedure, guiding all those involved for the success of placing this device into Keith. Peace &, calm reign their spirit in the name of Jesus, amen!🙏💕
DeletePraying for a successful surgery for Keith and calmness for you Brie. You are a wonderful sister and person. God bless!
DeleteTJ
Joining my fellow JC Warriors, Brie, for a successful surgery and recovery for Keith and I know God will be with you both during and after providing the strength and the peace you need today and in the days ahead. May you feel God's loving arms wrapped tightly around you , my sister, as you wait. "In nothing be anxious..." In Jesus' name, amen.
DeleteBrie - Joining in prayer for you and Keith. May God watch over you and be with the surgeon and nurses tending to Keith. Peace be with you. JE
DeleteSending love and prayers to you and Keith, Brie! God is with you and guiding all steps of the surgery for Keith's PEACE Maker in his heart. May His strength and protection reign over Keith today and going forward for the glory of God. Love you sister!
DeleteVictory lap #2 = Keith is out of surgery and in Recovery, praise God!
DeleteJoining prayers of gratitude for God to lead Keith and his doctors through a successful surgery and giving Keith a smooth recovery! Thank You Father for this in the Name of Jesus
DeleteJC Warrior prayers are powerful. Dr is pleased with surgical results. Keith is now in a room with a sofa. No all night chair for me; I get to sleep on a sofa! Thanks Prayer Warriors! Love You!
DeleteWoo hoo! Sleep safely in the arms of Jesus
DeleteSo happy the Dr was pleased with how Keith's pacemaker surgery went. And you even got a sofa to sleep on. God is so good. Praying Keith's recovery will go well. You are such a bright light to him, dear Brie. As you are to us.
DeleteSweet sleep Brie and Keith!
DeleteHeavenly Father, thank You and I need You every second of every minute of every hour of every day. I praise You Lord always. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDelete" You need Me every moment."
ReplyDeleteYes Lord Jesus I need you constantly, there isn't a second when I don't need you. Your Word says You neither slumber nor sleep. You are constantly aware of each of us ALL the time.
You also know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
Help me be more mind-full of You throughout the day. Amen
JC Warriors, thank you for your prayers. The biopsy was negative. Praise the Lord. So many of you hear and close friends lifted me up in prayer. I am forever grateful.
ReplyDeleteYES SC!!! 👏👏👏👏 Praise the Lord! Brie always encourages us to put on our dancing shoes and give thanks for such good news. 💃💃
DeleteOh what fellowship, oh what joy divine to be Victory Dancing on the Ceiling, praising and thanking our God 💃💃💃💃. He Reigns and His Son Shines!
DeleteHallelujah! Our prayers were answered dear SC! Doing a victory dance right in my kitchen! Thank You Jesus!
DeleteThank you Jeanne, Brie, and Audra! I’ve done a little dancing today, as well.
DeletePRAISE, PRAISE, & MORE PRAISE to our AWECOME GOD! WOO-HOO, SC! Such an incredibly wonderful praise-report! Thanks for letting us know!
DeleteLord, help me to remember that in spite of all the things, thats going on in my life, that we all are made in your imagine.
ReplyDeleteLord I need you, every moment, through thick and thin, joy and sorrow, I need you. Thank you for never letting go of my hand. I want to dance with you, turn to you, hold on to you and play with you. You are my best friend.
ReplyDeleteOh. We Want To 💃 Dance With Somebody...
DeleteAmen! The Lord is the best dance partner because He really knows how to lead.
DeleteSo true. Jeanne.
DeleteMay I Have His Dance For The Rest of My Life...
Amen to that sweet Brie! And Forever!
DeleteWhat a blessing to have quiet time to read these wonderful posts! SC, I've been praying for you and was SO excited to hear that your biopsy was negative!! And Brie - I was dancing with you, for your brother Keith.
ReplyDeletePraying for each of you and thanking the Good Lord for His Love for us!! I pray that I get another great night's sleep tonight. I got 8 hours last night and have felt fabulous today.
Love to each of you and continued prayers and celebrations!
Wow Norah! 8 Hours! I'm so happy for you. Praying for you and with you. Off to Brooklyn with my sister tomorrow morning. Our Mom really needs us. So happy to have her here with me. God bless you all and continue to celebrate more answered prayers and victories. Thank You Jesus!
ReplyDeleteSince I had my little Gabriel over for a sleepover, this morning will be very busy so I just wanted to wish you all a good morning in God's loving presence. May He answer all our prayers. Much love.
ReplyDeletePsalm 118:24
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Enjoy your time with him. Spending time with loved ones is very special in our lives. God bless 🙏.
DeleteAmen dear Janet! He is a true treasure from God. It’s always sweet and precious time with my little Gabriel! I’m blessed and thankful!
DeleteEvery breath....not just every moment...
ReplyDeleteIn this crooked evil world...
Technically... cursed and fallen ✌️😶
🙏 Amen
ReplyDeleteAmen and thank you, Janet, for that awesome prayer!
ReplyDeleteAwesome prayer and reminder to me! Thank you, my situation and night was very similar! I will work all day to remember to trust God and not self. This blog is so important in my conscious contact with God. 🙏❤️
ReplyDeleteDear heavenly Father, help me to continue to seek you each and every day. I whisper your name Jesus, throughout my day. This I know will keep me away from all evil and temptation, not only today, Ash Wednesday, but each and every day. Bless me on my Lenten journey. Amen.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you dear ABC. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.
DeleteThank you Peter. God's Blessings for you and yours this day. John H. - Austin, TX
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thanks dear Peter. Choosing to rejoice and be glad in this day and in His presence. God surely knows our troubles even better than we do. Jesus, Remind us to keep our focus on you and really let You lead us.
ReplyDeleteGood Lenten morning, JC Prayer Warriors! May we enter this season with expected transformation for our selves and our world. Closer to Jesus than ever before.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayers for my neighbor Jim, positive outcomes from surgery today at the hands of professionals guided by our Great Healer.
In Jesus's name I pray for us all. 🙏
That is such wonderful news! God is so faithful! Keeping JIm in my prayers. Praying with you for all in Jesus' Name, and for you dear sister! Amen
DeleteHeading to bed praying for all of you wonderful Saints! Full day, and like you, Peter, I had to deliberately change my mind, many times. And right now I'm listening to your choice of "Higher Ground." Lovely. Praying for each and every one of you and for your neighbor, Jim, Dear Audra. For all of you precious believers...we are blessed.
ReplyDeleteSleep Sweet - God's on the Night Watch!
p.s. Please pray with me and my DH as tomorrow we go for his blood work....praying it is the same or even better. We'll go then a week from tomorrow to meet with his Oncologist and get the results. Praying for no angst...just blessed assurance.
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Praying for your peace of mind and strength and for your DH to receive good results for his blood tests and also to have a good appointment and report from his Oncologist. Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine! Amen to that!
DeleteBlessings and prayers to all. Although I read JC this morning, I have been inundated with work and obligations so I just now am able to respond. Please know you all are in my thoughts and in my prayers. Goodnight my fellow prayer warriors.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing Peter. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDear Suzanne, I have been super busy too and a bit sleep deprived so I sure do understand. Thanks for your prayers. We pray for each other and try to find time to be still and know that He is God. We are always in His Presence. Goodnight and God bless!
ReplyDeleteSaw this--wanted to share.
ReplyDelete4 Things You Must Quit To Come Closer To God.
#1. Is Worry --- Worry is worship to the devil. And God said we shall cast our worries unto Him and be anxious for nothing. So give it to God and let Him take the weight of your worries.
#2. Speaking Word Curses Over Your Life. Life and Death are in the power of the tongue; what you speak you become. So stop speaking negatively
over yourself and loved ones, instead start speaking God's WORD over your life and the life of your loved ones, so you can start to see yourself and loved ones the way God does.
#3. Allowing Your Fears to Control You.
The devil is a liar. God does not give you a spirit of fear. The enemy places fears and doubts in your mind to prevent you from becoming who God has called you to be. But remember, God walks before you and He's always with you, so why should you be afraid.
#4. People Pleasing --- Stop making decisions based off of what other people will think about you. When you're walking with God you aren't necessarily going to be liked by everyone because you make decisions opposite of what people think is right. Focus on pleasing God! HALLELUJAH!!!
Speaking Life and Life more Abundantly, Love, Blessings, Health,
Prosperity, Wonder, Awe, God's Goodness, Grace, Mercy, Sound Mind, Freedom and Restoration over my Beloved JCFAMILY/WARRIORS!!!
Amen and thank you!!! Hallelujah!!!
DeleteJJ- thank you for sharing. This list is awesome!
DeleteThank you JJ, I receive your blessings. Speaking abundant love and blessings to you and your loved ones.
DeleteAmen blessed! One Two Three Four, closer to Him more and more.☺️
DeleteSo true, JJ! Great list! Thank you and hallelujah!
DeleteAmen and AMEN, JJ! Thank you and bless you!
DeleteThank you JJ- that really hit the spot! ❤️
DeleteWhat a blessed post dear JJ! THANKS FOR SHARING. sounds like marching orders, en Peter? 👏🙏♥️
DeleteThat is so awesome, dear JJ! Thank you! I sure needed that! We're all so human and flawed. I want to follow the Spirit and Righteousness. Thank You Jesus for guiding me to please You more in my life.
ReplyDeleteDay by day
Day by day
Oh Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Please pray for my middle son Greg who has Covid. So far his wife and two sons are testing negative. Praying for Norah's husband's good test results and my dear brother in Christ, Mike who has prostate cancer and he just started treatment. And dear little Eli that God will heal his brain cancer, and comfort dear Janet who just lost Norman, and dear Nancy who just lost Ken, and Debbie W. who was like a daughter to Ken. May God bless and comfort and heal them and all our JC Family and their loved ones and ourselves too! Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteLord, echoing Jeanne’s prayer for healing, comfort, and peace.
DeleteDear Sweet Jeanne --- Thank you for heartfelt prayers for the health and situations of so many. Your compassion and care for orhers are truly inspiring. May God's strength, healing, and comfort be with you and each one you've lifted up in prayer. In Jesus' Name, Who as a Loving Savior Meets our Deepest needs and Brings Restoration to our Lives, AMEN and AMEN.
DeleteJoining Jeanne and all of you in praying for all whom Jeanne listed and others who also need our prayers. You know who they are, Jesus.
DeleteYou can count on my prayers Jeanne as I join the other JC prayer warriors- 🙏
DeleteThanks dear JJ, Suzanne, and Blessings from NY and all those on our family who are not “seen” but lift us in prayer! Sorry for the typo. Norman was supposed to be Norma. But God knows that and Janet needs prayers for comfort and guidance as well as Norma’s other dear ones. I know there are so many people to pray for. My list gets longer every day. You all have people in your families and circles that need prayers. May God answer all our prayers even the ones we keep in our hearts. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteRest in His faithfulness and bring every burden and worry to The Throne of Grace.
ReplyDelete1 Corinthians 1:9
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen! 🙏🙏🙏 For our never ending list, not just for those struggling, but also for those blessed and... our enemies.
ReplyDeleteMatthew 5:44 and Luke 6:28.
Right on, Audra! This is how we we kick it into high gear!
DeleteYes dear Audra! Praying for all. Pray especially for those who are lost. May their hearts be softened and their eyes be opened.
DeletePraying for your son, Dear Jeanne and his wife. Thank you for your prayers for my DH. We go next Wed. to talk to the Dr. Looks like he is going to lean toward treatment. Putting our faith in God for all prayer requests.
DeleteLove to all of you, Dear JC Family,
Norah