Refuse to worry! In this world there will always be something enticing you to worry. That is the nature of a fallen, fractured planet: Things are not as they should be. So the temptation to be anxious is constantly with you, trying to worm its way into your mind. The best defense is continual communication with Me, richly seasoned with thanksgiving. Awareness of My Presence fills your mind with Light and Peace, leaving no room for fear. This awareness lifts you up above your circumstances, enabling you to see problems from My perspective. Live close to Me! Together we can keep the wolves of worry at bay.Luke 12:25-26
English Standard Version
And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? If then you are not able to do as small a thing as that, why are you anxious about the rest?
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
English Standard Version
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Once again, I am reminded of my dependence on the Lord. That walking and talking daily with Him is what will keep me on the right track and keep me in balance. Worry adds nothing to life. Instead rejoice.
My Prayer
Lift me up, Lord, to Your Level, so that I see my situations and problems from Your perspective. I can realize Lord that You are in control. You see the whole picture. Keep me away from worry and instead help me to do the opposite and rejoice in each day. Turn my concern and worry to prayer where I depend on Your strength and let You take care of my circumstances. My goal is to be thankful.
It seems amazing that I live in society with many comforts, and yet worry and anxiety remain present. Give me peace Lord even as there are situations in my life that are broken, relationships that aren't working out to my design, challenges, fatigue even after a good night's sleep, a mounting list of to-do's, through all of these, help me to rest and embrace the will of God in my life. Keep me centered on Your Gospel and how you have rescued me from judgment, sealing me in Christ.
Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. If you haven't already, please purchase the book and support the author.
Heavenly Father, thank you, for all of Your mighty blessings. I thank you for keeping my brother in Christ, healthy and whole. Able to deliver his Wife's memorial service on Wed. Thank you, Jesus, for going before us in all ways; that we be not anxious and that we pray without ceasing. Answer my prayers, Father, for my daughter's new love. Let it be Godly; let it be whole. Heal my sister-in-law of her physical issue on Tuesday - don't let my husband be caught in a difficult situation with his sister; be there with him. Bless my children in every circumstance and keep my little granddaughter safe in AL. Wake me up early, singing your praises and counting my blessings, which are SO plentiful. I ask all of this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Heading to bed, my Team, with a somewhat heavy, tired heart as we have tried to comfort our brother in Christ at the loss of his wife of 50 years. She & I had 'issues' over the years, but we always knew the One thing we had in common and celebrated that. I look in the mirror and I see an old lady and wonder when that happened. I have a wedding to celebrate in June and I'm really trying to get in the Celebration mode. Give me that strength, Father.
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English Standard Version
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Sigh. 'Nite. <3
Norah - may you peace and comfort.
DeletePeace and Godspeed. Father extend an extra measure of comfort and Your right hand to Norah today. Amen
DeleteYou are included in my prayers this day. God be with you.
DeleteBlessed are you Norah for being that light of faith and living each day thanking and praising God in all things.
DeleteHe works in you as a light on those dark for me. I thank Him for you in our lives.
Blessings and love ❤️
May God be with you Norah
DeleteGod bless our bright and beautiful light, our sweet sister Norah!
DeleteAmen....heavenly father first of all I give you thanks for everything the trails that are going on in my life and I ask that you keep me save on the roads today and you can help pick the rite car and get a place to live as Iam on the streets pregnet due to my ex kicking me out...I know this is for a reason and I trust you and pray I can see the reason and light in your timing .. also keep me save in the road today as I travel and it is snowing...in Jesus name amen I love you lots and have a thankful heart ❤
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you Rebecca.
DeleteRebecca, sorry to hear about your situation. I could not tell if you have nearby family, need to buy or rent a car, if you work or not, and thus can afford to rent a place to stay. If you've been attending a church, I would make your first stop with the pastor or staff and ask for assistance in your move, etc.
DeleteFather be with Rebecca today and guide her to the right people who can best help with her many decisions today and in the coming weeks. Amen.
DeleteRebecca, May God bless you on this journey, that you feel Gods presence with you every step of the way. God is pleased that your first comments are: "....heavenly father first of all I give you thanks for everything the trails that are going on in my life..." gratitude is so important , even among trials. Continue to look toward the light in this current darkness. Amen.
God be with you, Rebecca. May all things work to your good and your wholeness in the love our heavenly Father has for you.
DeleteRebecca, it may feel hopeless now but God provides. Reach out to someone safe for help. I call these people God with skin. These are the angels God puts on the earth to help us in these times of darkness. Thank God for this gift and keep your eyes open for the miracle. God bless you and the life you carry within. 💕❣
DeleteWe would love to hear from you Rebecca , I know God was with you during that trying time.
DeleteThinking of our JC family. Sending up loving and healing prayers.
DeleteGod is with us.
Love and blessings
❤️🙏❤️
Brandy
Oh rebecca. What strength and courage you have. You are focusing on the love of God in such a terrifying situation. I pray that you encounter many angels on your journey. Keep looking up when you feel down. I pray for your safety and good fortune.
ReplyDeleteNorah, a heavy heart is so normal right now. So glad you are lifting it to God. Waking early to talk with our Lord is such a good remedy. I definitely relate to seeing an old lady in the mirror. It's like it happened over night. It's hard in our society but we're all beautiful children of God. Praying you get rest and renewal
Thank you all for the comments, faith and constant reminders to keep my eyes on Jesus no matter what. God bless
ReplyDeletePraying for your journey Rebecca. The Lord is your constant companion. Don't be afraid. He is just whisper of prayer away. He hears your every prayer. Be alert and be on the lookout for His little miracles just for you and your plight.
ReplyDeleteJan, we miss you and want you to know that You are being prayed for. Whatever is going on with you, keep trusting and holding on to the promises of God. We love ❤, praying for you and know that You are part of this JC family. God bless you and your family.
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Jan~ I was just thinking about you earlier this week. Hope all is well with you. Prayers for you and yours going out.
DeleteJan - Joining Warriors with "miss you" prayers and thoughts. We love ♥ you.
DeleteDear Rebecca, Continuing to pray for you and your children. May God guide you to all the desires of your heart and provide all your needs. Follow hard after righteousness and the spirit. You are never alone and you are dearly loved.
DeleteGod is so good. Thank you Lord for blessing us with this wonderful family of believers!
DeleteLove and prayers
Be blessed today
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May we all keep this lesson in our daily lives in this ever changing, challenging earthly world! Peace & Our Lord’s Calm be with us all!
DeleteThrough faith and trust in God, our father, we have no reason for worry or fear. As we walk with Jesus, his hand is always on us and will always protect us from the evil ways of this world and flesh. We simply need to always maintain our faith and trust in Him and be obedient to his commands and direction. When we do this, we will be amazed at how our life will be. Being reborn through Christ our savior is the one and only true answer to finding hope; peace and love in todays world. Thank You Lord for all your blessings and the opportunity to continually walk in your presence.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful and right on point.
DeleteThank you father god, and Lord Jesus christ for all of this!
Praise God from whom ALL Blessings Flow!! Rebecca, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (Israel) and Father of our Precious Savior Jesus Christ, has gone ahead of you! I declared, decreed and believe that He has a great plan awaiting you (ephe. 3:20), Your testimony of His greatness is on the way in Jesus name!! Thank you Precious Father, for Rebecca's blessings!
ReplyDeleteRebecca, I am following up on you and believing this my post for you last year. Wherever you are, know that You are prayed for and Ephesians 3:20 is still for you. Still believing for Your testimonies. Take courage and keep trusting. God bless you and keep you.
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Also curious and continuing to pray for you Rebecca. Update?
DeleteContinuing prayers for you Rebecca.
DeleteAmen.
DeleteThank You Father for guiding Rebecca’s path to peace, love, safety and fulfillment and take care of her children in the Name of Jesus Christ.
Thank you Lord for being there for me. Lately I have been struggling with not being loved & appreciated but I know in my heart 💞 you do & my friend does as well I just make it hard for her to show me. Thank you Father God
ReplyDeleteDear Father, Thank You for Your mercy anew this morning and Your grace that I dont deserve, but yet You’ve given me. There have been times when I didn’t acknowledge the blessings that You poured out for me each day. I got caught up in my pain, In the busyness of my work day etc..and many times, I forgot to stop to thank you for all that is good in my life and all that You allowed me to pass through. That is all behind me, because I will strive to press to the finish line and give You thanks everyday. I render all Thanks and Praise to You and ask Your Spirit continue to fill me with gratitude all the days of my life. My blessings are many and my heart is filled with gratefulness for the gift of living, for the ability to be loved by You, and for the opportunity to see the everyday wonders of Your creation, for sleep and rest, for a mind that thinks and a body that feels. I thank you for the things that seem challenging, difficult or unfair. When my heart feels empty in moments of brokenness and pain, may I look up with an outstretched arm and rejoice knowing that you are as near to me as my next breath and that in the midst of it all, I am growing and learning. The silence of my soul thank you most of all for your unconditional and eternal love.
ReplyDeleteWorrying puts our focus in the wrong direction, but when we turn our eyes and focus on God, we remember his unconditional love for us, and we begin to understand that we truly have nothing to fear. God has a wonderful plan for our lives, and part of that plan includes taking good care of us (Jer. 29:11). During the storms and difficult times, when all seems hopeless, when it seems like God doesn't care, we must get a grip and put our trust in the Lord and focus on his Kingdom. Worrying will not help you solve a problem nor will it bring about a possible solution, so why waste should we waste our time and energy to worry? Matt 6:26-tells us to: “Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is throw into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith”? We are urged in 1 Peter 5:7 to: “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you”. If God provides for birds, He will surely provide for those He made in His own image and most importantly, God especially provide for those He bought with the blood of His Son! This is certainly a blessed assurance here and I can’t help but sing it and proclaim Hallelujah to the King!
Dear Heavenly Father, we are casting it all at the foot of the cross and leaving it right there in Your capable hands. No matter what it is, how painful it may be, how broken, how lost, how disappointed, how weak, how long the wait for answer prayers seems, we lay it all there and say, take control. We surrender all to You and trust You. We are in a Holy season of joy and peace, we will not allow the devil to steal that away from us. May every dead area of our lives resurrect in the name of Jesus! Why? Because as we are in the season of celebrating the RISEN KING, we remind the devil of WHOSE we are and fear not! This is our time and our season, we declare, it, believe it and receive it in Jesus name!
JC family, REJOICE, do not worry, but trust your heavenly Father who cares for you! Stay blessed.
Maplewood, NJ
Maplewood--- I join with the JC WARRIORS in shouting AMEN and AMEN!!! HALLELUJAH!!
DeleteAmen and Amen! <3
DeleteSo beautiful and true. Thank you sweet Maplewood. I join in your lovely prayer. Amen!
DeleteYour prayer is a blessing for all, and all for God's Glory! Amen🙏❤
DeleteAmen and Amen! I felt your wonderful prayer to my very core, dear Maplewood. Thanking and praising Him with you. Hallelujah!
DeleteHow I feel blessed by your prayer again the year Maplewood. This belongs in the "Best of Maplewood" season series. ♥️
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Our Dear Sweet sweet Maplewood, your prayer knocked the ball out of the park for me this morning and made me start singing
WHEN I LOOK INTO YOUR HOLINESS! by Terry MacAlmon
When I look into Your Holiness
When I gaze into Your Loveliness (Your Loveliness)
When all things that surround me become shadows
In the light of You (in the light of You)
When I've found the joy of reaching Your Heart
(Reaching Your Heart)
When my will becomes enthroned in Your Love
(Enthroned in Your Love)
When all things that surround me become shadows
In the light of You
I worship You
I worship You (I worship You)
The reason I live (the reason I live is to worship You)
(Worship You)
I worship You (You are my God)
I worship You (You)
The reason I live is to worship You
When I look into Your Holiness (Your holiness)
When I gaze into Your Loveliness (Your loveliness)
When all things that surround me become shadows
(Become shadows)
In the light of You (in the light of You)
(In the light of You)
When I've found the joy of reaching Your Heart
(Of reaching Your Heart)
When my will becomes enthroned in Your Love
(Enthroned in Your Love)
When all things that surround me become shadows
In the light of You (it's the reason I live)
I worship You
I worship You, I worship You (I worship You)
The reason I live is to worship You (I worship You)
I worship You (with all of my heart, I'm going to worship You)
I worship You (I worship You)
The reason I live is to worship You
Praying praise and worship blessings to our Good God, for all of our JC Family. Amen.
PS Sorry for all the deletes, I'm having covid vaccine brain fog among other situations. I AM still able to WORSHIP, thank God!
Thank you for this beautiful and powerful prayer Maplewood.
DeleteYour are a blessing ❤️🙏
Love and prayers sweet sister
Yes and amen, again and again!
DeleteBeautifully said! Amen!! LJ
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ReplyDeleteWe fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18
ReplyDeleteSusanne R - AMEN!!!!
ReplyDeleteDear Warriors - Thank you for blessing yesterday's birthday with much love, prayers and memories. My day was blessed beyond words, full and running over. Thank you for loving me. Love to all the March babies. If some are remembering last year's celebration, no bungee jumping this year, I kept my feet grounded.
ReplyDeleteLOL!!! So happy you had a great day, Sassy Mom AND that your feet are planted on solid ground (how brave of you though!).
DeleteHappy belated birthday, Sassy Mom! So good to hear that your special day was blessed beyond measure. You are so loved by all of us here. May God bless you abundantly to overflowing every day.❤
DeleteYesterday also happened to be my youngest son's 21st birthday. His name is Justin, and he attends Western Oregon University. Because of Covid, we haven't been able to see him. It'll be a year on March 6th, when he flew down to California for my father's funeral service last year. Trusting in God every day to keep all of our children safe and healthy.
Blessings from California
Rose - A belated birthday wish for Justin. So sorry Covid has hampered all celebrations, funerals, weddings, etc. Praying comforting prayers for you and your loved ones for the loss of your father. Echoing "Trusting in God every day to keep all of our loved ones safe and healthy."
Delete"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10)
ReplyDelete(Matthew 8:18-22) The people gathering around us continues to grow in great numbers, so much so that Jesus is unable to do what the Father has sent Him to do, to preach the Kingdom of God. So Jesus tells us to gather our belongings and get in the boat because we are going to go over to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. As people see us getting ready to depart, several individuals come up to Jesus to try to prevent Him from leaving. They also make comments to Him about wanting to be His dedicated follower and how as soon as they take care of some other matters, they will faithfully follow Him. Jesus realizes that His healing has created some superficial responses to Him. He does not criticize those who have made the statements but He does give them something to think about. To the one who proclaimed willingness to be a dedicated follower, Jesus made clear the challenging nature of being a disciple. To the one who was hesitating about following Him and giving a good rational for doing so, Jesus responded by saying that following Him was a matter that took single mindedness without delay. I was impressed with the manner in which Jesus handled the hoopla that was occurring around Him and these responses He made to those getting caught up in the hype. He saw the people for who they were in the moment, He did not discourage them, but He gave them something to think about as they considered all that they had seen and heard. He gave me something to think about as well."
As I pray for a clean heart and a new and right spirit within me this Lenten season, this passage challenges me to realize what I am asking for and to be willing to receive that which will enable that to occur and to do so without hesitation. I can start with today's JC reading and what it calls me to be. It is simple enough and yet it challenges me as well to discipline my mind to "refuse to worry". Easier said then done but as doable as I will want to be...and it is the path to a clean heart and a new and right spirit within me.
Thanks for listening, brothers and sisters in Christ. You help me see more clearly what the Spirit is saying to me in my time with Him. God be with you this day. With love, Bob
Thank you for the reflection..very beautiful.
DeleteThanks Bob for your wonderful teachings. Following Jesus is not an easy path but the rewards are more than we can imagine and without end. Thanks for your food for thought, insight and encouragement. I will not worry and I will stay in His Presence and peace no matter what.
DeleteThank you, Bob, for your incredible wisdom. I often have an aha moment when reading your posts, and it happened again today. Thank you for being His light that shines for all of us to SEE. God bless you.
DeleteGod bless you BOB! Missing your Lenten sharing this year, and know you are focused, as always, on your time deepening your relationship with God. Know that you are loved and missed by us here in the JC online community. ♥️🙏
DeleteAnd Maplewood too! ♥️🙏
DeleteThe reading mentions thankfulness as a defense against worry. Instead of praying for a new heart and right spirit (Old Covenant concerns), we can rejoice and be thankful that God already gave us new hearts and right spirits -- permanently (New Covenant realities). From the moment He saved us, our hearts and spirits are as clean and close to Him as they will ever be. With this understanding, we can be thankful and then pray for our MINDS to be renewed. That's where the work needs to take place.
DeleteI thank you all for your prayers and words...they all inspire me. Also I thank our good and gracious Lord for Sarah and her creation of this book which has been an answer to my prayers so many times over the years.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Sarah's book and this blog are a Godsend. God is always with us. God bless you, Mary Theresa.
DeleteI just want to thank God for Bob M. Your lessons speak to me and your kindness radiates from your fingertips! You have helped me in my growth as a Christian soldier. God bless you and your family.
ReplyDelete(humbly) thank you. A year ago I was struggling spiritually because I had nowhere or no one to share my spiritual experiences with outside of my wife (don't think for a moment I am saying that was not enough). This blog has given me a place just to share for what it is worth and y'all of expressed appreciation for my posts. I am indebted to you all. Thank you.
DeleteBob Malsack - We love ♥ you!!!!!! We are indebted to you. We look forward to your comments. Thanks for sharing.
DeleteI always look forward to your comments Bob, because you different perscpetives on the daily lesson. Thank you for sharing your thoughts
DeleteDear Bob,
ReplyDeleteYou are a Teacher. You are a Pastor. When I read what "unknown" wrote, I thought to myself, why haven't I said this to him before? And then you responded with it meeting a need for you. Your sharings are SO WORTH sharing and your knowledge and wisdom are so appreciated. When I read your words, I find it hard to believe you were every in a 'struggling' place. Yet, aren't we all at times? It is your humility, your experiences (many, painful) that give you the ability to share from the heart and thus connect with all of us - bring us back to the Word. Anytime we can do that based on, 'real life' experience, seems so much more powerful, because we've 'been there.' Anyway, it has been on my heart to share this with you and 'Unknown' just unleashed my words! God Bless you and MadFox, too (I'll write about YOUR words, soon - they have meant so much).
Love to all of you - just had to share and get this off my chest. You all mean SO MUCH TO ME!
Thank you, Norah. I am blessed!
DeleteSweet, sweet Norah! Your professional role spills into kindness here as well. As discussed previously, by bloggers being anonymous yet sincere, and with a spirit of helping others, this blog has grown far beyond Chris Payton's initial intentions. Bob as a retired pastor and a man with a humble spirit (not all pastors have this gift) brings much insight and wisdom.
DeleteHowever, my contributions are simply sharing "lessons learned" as an agnostic turned Christian. Having NOT grown up exposed to a faith community, I chose (really, God's grace) to learn about faith as opposed to growing up infused with religion (not necessarily faith). Each brings to a group like this, some unique and beneficial perspective.
You both have such a great combination of humility and grace which is extended to those of us on this page. MadFox, you explain the difference between faith and religion so well. Religion is man-made; Faith is God-given. Humility is required in Faith, both to learn and grown and to share, honestly.
DeleteSo blessed.
sweet sweet Norah ❤️ again showing a heart of gold. many here bring as much or more, it's why we are feeling a bond as Christ works thru each person's contributions.
DeleteUpdate to All the JC Family: First a very humble Thank You for ALL the prayers. You all are beyond awesome and faithful to the WORD--Praise His Holy Name! I carried each prayer in my heart to the OR. The OR had a heavy presence of the Lord and the angels were surrounding me and holding my hands. So, Keith, your prophecy was fulfilled! The doctors and staff were so joyful and wonderful.I was treated like a queen, The Spirit of the Lord was everywhere! Tumer is out and off to Mayos to see what it is. The Docs are super pleased about the out cone of their work.I am feeling great and looking forward to complete healing of the incisions. You are all the thr Best of the Best! My Great love and prayers to each of you for any of your needs. I just want to Bless the Lord and Bless the Lord. ALL for His Honor and for His Purposes, AMEN and AMEN.
DeleteIn His grip of Grace, Mercy and Healing. JJ
Hallelujah JJ! Thanking the Lord for answered prayers. He was right there in the OR to guide the doctors and to comfort your heart. His faithfulness is shining like the Sun and the Son. Praying fir complete healing. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteI just love you all. It’s so late and I need sleep but your caring words of sincere love and humility and kindness always touch my heart. God bless you all.
Hallelujah JJ for another victory in Christ Jesus 🙌.
DeleteRejoicing with you, JJ. So happy for this good report! ❤️
DeleteJJ - Rejoicing with you as we thank and praise our Lord. We love our JJ!!!
DeleteShouts of praise and joy . God is so faithful ! We pray for healing for you JJ
DeletePTL! JJ!. Praying for your complete recovery from incisions. BENIGN! BENIGN! BENIGN! ARE WARRIOR CRIES for you dear girl🥰
DeleteHallelujah! Rejoicing with you all for JJ! Thank you Lord!!
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Praising the Lord with all of you for JJ's successful surgery and a quick recovery. God is good!
DeleteAs it will be, JJ! PERFECT IN EVERY WAY. Thank you Father, Son and Holy Spirit! 👏
DeleteThank You, Jesus, for yet another of Your many VICTORIES! The reason I live is to worship You.
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Praying B9! B9! B9! Bingo marker for our JJ.
Love, rest and continued healing prayers for you, our precious JJ
Jj, so pleased you felt surrounded by Gods presence and surgery went well. Prayers for good results from mayo.
ReplyDeletePrayer warriors, update....my daughter chloes 1st treatment on Monday went well but she had a bad reaction. Had 2nd treatment wed, and went much better. Continuous prayer for her healing. Also continue to pray for my mom Jody as shes finally decided what to sell. Prayers as hubby and I contemplate purchasing one of her properties, and for discernment for our finances and helping her move and downsize. Also for direction for where she will move to. Lots of intricacies, but I need to be reminded to give them to God and then be silent and listen, and as today's devotion says"dont worry!" Prayers for each of you that have been requested. Love you all. Mindy
ReplyDeleteFather, please lift up Mindy and her family. Protect, heal, guide, comfort, strengthen, and bless them as they are enduring this time in their lives. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Peace be with you.
DeletePraying for much wisdom and discernment. Grateful God has you!! ❤️
DeleteLord please be with Mindy's family in everything that they are going through. Give her strength and peace in the current circumstances .
DeleteStaying in prayers with and for your family. The God who started the victory will complete it!
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Joining warriors Mindy. The Lord attends to every detail of you &, your family's needs. We encourage you to this day, God loves you & we love you🥰
DeleteJoining in healing prayers for your daughter Chloe dear Mindy. He is with you and for you, filling you and yours with strength and peace that only Him can provide.
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Joining in prayer and confidence in Maplewood's reminder: The God who started the victory will complete it!
DeleteFather God, we ask that You anoint Mindy's family with Your mighty grace, strength, peace, discernment and healing in Jesus name. Amen God bless you.
DeletePrayers for Mindy, Spokane Wa, Chloe, Jody, and family.
DeleteDear Heavenly Father God, We know that All the things that come into our life are not anything new nor different to You. For You have seen and taken care of it before and You will again and again. O Great Father God, You have promised to help us. We believe GOD CAN. GOD IS. GOD WILL CONTINUE, because You always do what You promise. And we believe You will show Mindy, Spokane Wa and family the path to come on up and over! I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Praying for God’s amazing healing of dear Chloe. I’m thankful her second treatment went better. May God guide you and your Mom Jody and your hubby through the sale and purchase of the property. May He help you with your finances and give you all peace of mind. Put Him in the Center and all things will come together. Much love.
ReplyDeleteFather, thank You for being in my life, for loving, forgiving, and saving me, for listening to me, for letting me lean on You and give You all my worries, for guiding, teaching, showing, training, and even when You need to discipline me to help me. You always know what is best for me and You always take the best care of me. I need and want You in my life. I'm nothing without You. You complete me. You are my reason for being Lord. You are worthy of all my Praise, time, and love Lord. Thank You Jesus. Praise and bless You Lord forever. Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteAmen & amen Janet ❤
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Amen, sweet Janet. God bless you.
DeleteWelcome to the world Lydia!
ReplyDeleteBecame a Grandpa yesterday. Thank you God for this blessing and watch over her ,her mom and dad....What a gift
Congratulations John! Cause for much rejoicing!!! 🎉❤️
DeleteCongratulations ! That is wonderful news . You are begining a wonderful season as a grandpa
DeleteHallelujah! Congrats John & to the parents🥳. Enjoy the wonderful, precious gift of this little one🥰
DeleteCongratulations John! What a wonderful and precious blessing!
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Welcome Lydia to a family in Christ! Congratulations to all!
DeleteCongratulations, John! Little Lydia is blessing from Heaven.❤
DeleteJoining in prayer blessings for our brand new Lydia and family!
DeleteCongratulations grandpa John! What a wonderful blessing. May the Lord bless and protect Lydia and the family always 🙏.
DeleteSuch wonderful news John! Welcome little Lydia. God bless her and all your family. God is so good. She is a precious gift that will always keep on giving.
DeleteDear JC Family, Thank you for blessing my birthday with love, prayers and happy memories. My day was filled with many cards, texts, calls, email messages and virtual hugs. Sadness turned to joy as I opened a card addressed: Special Delivery for the Birthday Girl. A fold out card with a beautiful dimensional red bird with note - "You are always in my ♥. Until we meet again ..... Hugs from your sweetheart in Heaven. My cup is full and running over. Thank You Jesus for my "Hug from Heaven".
ReplyDeleteI must have missed the wishes Sassy Mom, but it is never too late to wish our Honoary Mom many, many best wishes and great health! May Jehovah continue to shine His radiant light upon you, keep you safe, well and covered under the Blood!
DeleteThanking God that you had a wonderful, fabulous and joyous birthday yesterday, filled with Love from above!
Happy Blessed Birthday!
God bless you.
Maplewood NJ
*Honorary
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You see SassyMom! He was celebrating with you!.PTL!
DeleteWhat a wonderful card from Heaven, Sassy Mom! Thanking the Lord that you had a blessed birthday!
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Thanks Sassy Mom, As I was praying for you all day yesterday, I kept wondering what your Heavenly Birthday Treasure would be, and now I know!
DeleteWhen Larry saw your name on the Birthday Gift of Prayer Calendar, he prayed for you too.
What a beautiful gift from your one true love! He was sending down all his love to you. So happy you had a special and blessed Birthday.
Delete“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline” 2 Timothy 1:7.
ReplyDeleteLoving Father, Thank You for the dawn of a new day. Your mercy is new every morning, great is Your faithfulness. Thank You for giving us strength to not be washed away by the floods of worry and anxiety, but rather maintain our hope and trust in You.
No matter what we encounter in life, may the grace that You have given us, release the power in us to never lose our faith in You. Grant us a strong will spirit that will overcome every and all fear, worry, and anxiety, because whatever we face will allow You to mold and shape us. You are our Peace, our Security, our Banner, our Healer, and our Provider. Help us to remember that the dark moments of our life will last only so long as is necessary for You to accomplish Your purpose in us (1 Sam 30:1-6). You know the Christian life is not easy, but as children, blessed and highly favored by a Sovereign God, we are never victims of our circumstances (Hosea 3:4-5). The One who endured the cross lives in us! So again, no matter what bumps, quick turns, detours, up hills, or down valleys we are in, we thank You for sending Your Holy spirit to indwell in and help us to endure as well! In Jesus’ name.
“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds” 2 Corinthians 10:4.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:6-7.
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
YES "The One who endured the cross lives in us!" AMEN!
DeleteWhat a wonderful gift and honor that You Lord, the King of kings, dwells in us and mends our brokenness. Thank you Lord
Blessings from France
Love 2 Corinthians 10:4. Thank you for sharing sweet girl🥰
DeleteAmen Maplewood 🙏. Thank you for sharing.
DeleteYou gave me one my favorite verses Philippians 4:6-7 and I had a chance to be tested by God today.
DeleteWas on my feet most of the day preparing a nice dinner for my son's family for tonight. Then around 4:30 I went for a walk.
I just did too much fast walking outside and then my grandson wanted to play a game. I ran around a lot with my grandson back and forth from our kitchen down a long hallway to the front door of our apartment for about a half hour straight. He was having a ball but I started to feel lightheaded and whoozy. That never happened before. I thought I was going to pass out because my vision was blurry. I was afraid but I remember God was with me so I was peaceful. I sat in a rocking chair and told them I felt like I was going to faint, and my son and husband came to my aid. They said I should lie down but I was concerned I would fall if I got up. I prayed and God said "Don't worry, you'll be alright". So I got up and let them walk me to the bed. I was unsteady and didn't even know if I would make it. My pulse which is usually between 60 and 70 was up to 130. I just lay there and prayed. Eventually it came back down to 74 and then 61. Thank you for your prayers and God's faithfulness. I am blessed and blessed I remain. Driving to Brooklyn to spend the weekend with my Mom in the morning. So I probably won't have time to read or post but I will be praying for all of you.
Prayers for you our Jeanne. Some of the most beautiful music is heard in the rest!
DeleteMy Traveling Mercy Prayers will be riding with you to Brooklyn and back.
Lord, help me to keep You first place and top of mind. Worry is of the evil one and looking too far ahead. I strive today to do Your will and focus on Your presence. Lord thank You for dwelling within me and helping this sheep while being the Savior of the world.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Mark L. Your prayer is mine as well. Thank you for sharing it with us here. Thanking, praising, rejoicing, and trusting in Him. God bless you.
DeleteSitting on the stairs to grab a quiet moment with all of you. Rejoicing over JJs surgery, Sassy Mom's birthday blessing, the birth of Lydia. Your prayers and pleas are my own, healing for Chloe, wisdom and discernment for Jody, Wendy and her husband.
ReplyDeleteEach of your prayers could be my own. I continue to lift all of you up to our heavenly father. Whether you post or quietly petition our fathers heavenly thrown for answered prayers YOU ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THIS ANOINTED BODY OF BELIEVERS. When we don't share our needs with each other we aren't allowing the others the privilege of praying for us. There is also a humbling and a release of faith when we share our needs with one another. Off for now, I've been found in my hiding place.
Blessings TERRI!
DeleteLove you Terri! You are a dear sister to me. We lift up each other because of the love we share.
DeleteToday's devotion about "Refuse to worry! In this world there will always be something enticing you to worry." reminds me of something I was sent a few years ago: I was sent the word, WORRIES! written in red on an otherwise blank sheet of paper. My task was to cut out and cut up the word WORRIES! and then turn those same letters into the WORD, WORSHIP!
ReplyDeleteI keep and go back to that visual transformation of turning worries into WORSHIP as a reminder, whenever satan entices me to let it worm its way into my mind and my heart with its worries.
Being in WORSHIP mode, richly seasoned with THANKSGIVING, is being in continual communication with Jesus. Whenever Present Awareness of His Presence is filling up our mind with His Light and His Peace, there is no room left for satan, nor its worms.
Praise and Worship Blessings to you, dear JC Family in Jesus Name. Amen.
Amen dear Brie! Turning worry into worship. Turning tears into dancing, Turning scary times into perfect Peace. Resting now in His Presence and feeling so very thankful that He lifted me up and took care of me today. God bless you dear Brie. Prayed for your vaccines to go smoothly without any side effects. God is so good to us.
DeleteThank you Brie for that visual of cutting up and turning WORRIES into WORSHIP! What a lovely reminder.
DeleteBrie I think I may borrow this idea and send it to my secret sister. Giving her the gift of visual reminder, thank you!! My joy alarm keeps going off on the hour. More times then not I find myself far from a joyful moment. I try to stop and thank him for the deep joy he has planted in. me.
ReplyDeleteLove to all of you, JC Family. Words can't speak my thankfulness as I end this day, this night. I, once again am heading to bed, EXHAUSTIPATED (my sister's all encompassing word (learn, Dictionary). So thankful for all of the Victories (so many!); such anticipation for tomorrow - Dear Hub's Biopsy report. I am praying for a sweet, sound sleep, with NO dreams or awakening in the night. I need sleep - so that is my prayer. I am spent. God has us all. Sleep sweet, my JC Family - God is on the NIGHT WATCH. <3
ReplyDeleteHe woke me to pray for you and Hub some more. Like Audra I am doing so very quietly as not to wake either of you as I hum Silent Night. Be blessed. You are loved.
DeleteWe can thank Him for even the difficult times because He leads us through them. We will proclaim His good deeds forever.
ReplyDeleteYou have the purist heart, Jeannie! I thank you for your prayers.
DeleteThank you Terri; lifting you and yours in prayer and rejoicing with all JC Prayer Warriors for JJ and little Lydia. Yes, Terri, this is an anointed body of believers where miracles happen! Thank you Jesus..all glory and praise to you our Lord and Savior!Amen!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to share an update and praise report with all of you, JC Family. You may remember that my middle son totaled his car when he hit a snow storm while driving home from Missouri a few weeks ago. Thankfully, with all of your prayers, he wasn't hurt. Not a scratch. Praise the Lord! I owe it all to God for watching over my son's trip. I'm so grateful to all of you for your traveling mercy prayers. God is good!
ReplyDeleteWell, we've been actively shopping for a replacement vehicle with the necessary features that my son needs for his physical disabilities. Again, thank you all for your prayers. God did not disappoint. He provides for what we need, and, indeed, He did just that in a huge way. Today, my son purchased his new vehicle with all the extra safety features that he needs and then some. Not only that, but he qualified for a very low rate on his loan. The dealer even went so far as to deliver the vehicle to his home. All in all, I'm so proud of my son for putting in the work to research what car was best for him. It took patience and effort. A teachable moment for sure. Rejoicing in the Lord for this blessing. We may not know the whys of why things happen the way that they do, but we can be thankful and grateful in ALL circumstances. This is one mom who's doing the happy dance tonight. When we have faith, all things are possible through Christ Jesus! Amen
Sending love and prayers for all of you. God hears our prayers and is faithful to see them through.
Blessings from California
💃❤️️ 🎶🎶🎶❤️️ 🕺Praise God from Whom all blessings flow! I am dancing, singing, praising and thanking God with you, Rose.
DeleteWhispering prayers for all so as not to wake Norah from her deep and restful sleep blessed by our loving God. Nite nite everyone 🤗
ReplyDeleteThe world is noisy right now. It is easy to get lost in that noise. I often read through all of the comments, prayers, and prayer request on this blog. I have read Jesus Calling for several years now and Sarah Young’s words are truly inspired and inspiring. What strikes me is all of the love, support, and encouragement I read from this group of strangers towards their fellow man. I don’t often post, but I enjoy keeping up with everyone. As I read through the comments, it is common for tears to well up in this old man’s eyes and prayers to be uttered. Thanks to everyone for helping to create an environment that is free from the noise of the world. It is easy to see the fingerprints of God all over this group. Thank you all for bringing such blessings and caring so much for each other!
ReplyDeleteThe world is noisy right now. It is easy to get lost in that noise. I often read through all of the comments, prayers, and prayer request on this blog. I have read Jesus Calling for several years now and Sarah Young’s words are truly inspired and inspiring. What strikes me is all of the love, support, and encouragement I read from this group of strangers towards their fellow man. I don’t often post, but I enjoy keeping up with everyone. As I read through the comments, it is common for tears to well up in this old man’s eyes and prayers to be uttered. Thanks to everyone for helping to create an environment that is free from the noise of the world. It is easy to see the fingerprints of God all over this group. Thank you all for bringing such blessings and caring so much for each other!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us God's fingerprint on you too, Jeffrey.
DeleteWe may seem like a group of strangers in this world, but here in HIS WORD, we are ONE in God's Spirit and ONE in God's Love.
They'll Know We Are CHRISTians by Our Love by Jars of Clay
We are ONE in God's Spirit, we are ONE in the Lord
We are ONE in God's Spirit, we are ONE in the Lord
And we pray that HIS unity will one day be restored
And the world will know we are CHRISTians by our love, by our love
Yeah they'll know we are CHRISTians by our love
We will walk with each other, we will walk side by side
We will work with each other, we will work side by side
And we'll guard each human's dignity and save each human's pride
And the world will know we are CHRISTians by our love, by our love
Yeah, they'll know we are CHRISTians by our love.
The world is noisy right now. It is easy to get lost in that noise. I often read through all of the comments, prayers, and prayer request on this blog. I have read Jesus Calling for several years now and Sarah Young’s words are truly inspired and inspiring. What strikes me is all of the love, support, and encouragement I read from this group of strangers towards their fellow man. I don’t often post, but I enjoy keeping up with everyone. As I read through the comments, it is common for tears to well up in this old man’s eyes and prayers to be uttered. Thanks to everyone for helping to create an environment that is free from the noise of the world. It is easy to see the fingerprints of God all over this group. Thank you all for bringing such blessings and caring so much for each other!
ReplyDeleteSo true, Jeffrey. The greatest of these is love. Thankful for this JC team and family!!
DeleteStill true today, our brother Jeffrey. In this room, we only get to "see" and know the heart and spirit and faith of a person rather than getting distracted by the outer coverings and worldly trappings. I know why Jesus looks at our hearts. Because of this "room" I can only imagine what Heaven is like, with one big Heavenly 👪 👩👧👧 👨👩👧👧 Family. Much Love ❤ Brie
DeleteAmen dear Brie! We will all be blessed when we finally meet spirit to spirit in our celestial Home! What a sweet reunion that will be!
DeleteRepeating yesterday's late post again today.
ReplyDeleteDear JC Family, I am blessed beyond words. Thank you for sharing my birthday celebration. My day has been blessed with lots of love, cards, flowers, visits, phone calls, email, and text messages from all "my other kids". Last but not least, a loaded submarine sandwich and cup cake with gooey icing from my sweet neighbor Miss Pat, who we have prayed for. Thank you for showering me with much much love. Happy birthday to all the March babies.
Happy belated Birthday Sassy Mom. God bless you 🙏.
DeleteHappy belated birthday Sassy Mom. I'm glad you had a wonderful day.
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Birthday wishes continuing, Sassy Mom! Happy Birthday! May the celebration and love shown to you continue! May these wishes feel like a tremendous hug wrapping around you from all who know you and love you!
DeleteKeep celebrating dear Sassy Mom! It only comes once a year! Enjoy all of God’s blessings and the sweet peace and love that surrounds you. Joining in that group hug! Love you.
DeleteBelated birthday blessings to you today and this whole year, Sassy mom!
ReplyDeleteThank You Jesus. Praise God always 🙌.
ReplyDeleteAmen!!!
DeleteThanks and praise! No worries because He is so much greater than anything we face.
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ReplyDeleteAs Sarah says in today's devotion: Refuse worry.
DeleteChoose worship instead. Both worry and worship are on life's menu, but you can only have one at a time.
Traveling Mercy prayers are being said for you, Jeanne and for Rick.
I am also praying that all hearts are open to God's Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ is accepted as Lord and Savior, in HIS TIME.
May they experience the Light of Christ continuously shining through you. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Brie - Echoing your prayers for Jeanne "Traveling Mercy prayers ..... May they experience the Light of Christ continuously shining through you. In Jesus' Name."
DeletePraying dear Jeanne &, Rick that you will have smooth travel to visit your family. Hopefully chocolate chip cookies will be enjoyed by everyone. That hotel stay will be comfortable with the internet amenity so we can still hear from you👏. Of course praying that the way will be clear for you to share the Saviour. That a sabotage from the enemy will not be permitted in Jesus' name! We claim the blood of Jesus on this entire visit! Amen! Hallelujah! 🙏💕
ReplyDeleteThanks dear, Brie, Jan and Sassy Mom! Enjoying the ride on this bright sunny day! God is in charge. I’ll be shining my light at all times as I remain in His presence and peace. Will speak with you later. Much love and many prayers!
DeleteJeanne - Don't forget your Jesus Suit when you let your Jesus Light shine.
DeleteThank you dear ones for your prayers for PT. I have a very nice therapist who figured out the reason for the issue. One of which last year I had 2 dental procedures that kept my mouth opened for sometime. So PT for awhile for me. Love & blessings to each of you💕🥰
ReplyDeleteJoining warriors dear Audra for quick recovery & resolutions from your ear procedure. My hubby has an appointment for the same thing. God's got this🙏💕
ReplyDeleteVictory dance!
DeletePT massages and a pillow helped me, but it took time, so I had to PT my patience muscle 🙃 love you.
Rejoicing with you because God has led you to a wonderful PT therapist. Better days of comfort are coming! Hallelujah.
DeleteJoining prayers for our dear Audra’s full recovery. Trusting in our faithful and loving Father’s healing.
Good Morning and Praise the Lord, Dear JC Family! I had notes and messages for you all, yesterday and not one minute to post though I'm glad I could read in snippets!
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Birthday to YOU, Sassy Mom! You know, you must celebrate for at least a week. :) You bless so many and I've bee so tickled to see you back on here.
Praying for your travels, Jeanne and that the Birthday Party opens doors. Surely, they will see the Love of God all weekend, with you there.
Thankful for your brother, Keith's progress, Brie! And for your victory, Jan Gridley!
Today, I am giving WORRY the boot and thanking God for the Peace that passes all understanding.
Have a blessed day and know that I will be reading and praying throughout the day, even if I don't get to comment.
Amen sweet Norah! Praise and Thanksgiving! Giving worry the Boot!
ReplyDeleteOur Help cometh from the Lord who made Heaven and earth! May God bless you and all our dear sisters and brothers seen and unseen and answer your prayers! Thank You sweet Jesus!
👢 YES, I am with you, Jeanne, booting worry out of here.
DeleteThese boots were made for booting and that's just what they'll do. Today's the day these boots are going to 👢 all over you, worry!
You made me smile! I remember that Nancy Sinatra song well 😊
DeleteSo great this JC for today. I am so guilty of the "worry bug". What a useless emotion, as well even worse, a sign of immature faith...uggh! I know that YOU heavenly Father have all my fears and needs covered in your blessing & majesty! No need for anxiety and fear. Help me continue to build my strength and faith in You always! Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear ABC! We must remember we are well taken care of. He knows our needs even before we do.
DeleteAlong the lines of no wiring, I found this framed in my dear BIL's belongings, it now sits prominently as a reminder:
ReplyDelete"When God closes a door, he opens a window."
Thank you heavenly Father! ♥️🙏✝️
Thanks for sharing the door and the window
DeleteJust wondering 🤔 How were the services and how you and Marc are doing?
Awesome Audra! He provides a way out of our problems because He cares about us.
DeleteWondering with dear Brie and praying your services for Paul were beautiful and comforting.
Yes, the service was perfect. Paul's kids came! We weren't sure if they would make the four hour trip.. Perfect closure for them and us. And now, by the grace of God, we move on.🙏♥️
DeleteThanks for all your prayers. The trip went well. Got to pray on the way. Had a wonderful day with Dylan’s family. Got to play with baby Lucas and help at bath time and read to Leo. My son made a nice fish dinner too and we all enjoyed. God is good.
ReplyDeleteJust want to say thank you Jesus!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to all. 🙏
Me too! ♥️🙏🙏✝️
ReplyDeleteA friend wrote..."this is the only day of the year with guided action...March Forth!"
ReplyDeleteYes! March 4th = Onward Christian Soldiers!
DeleteThank you so much for prayers for my daughter. Her scan showed areas of inflammation, but they are not concerned that it is cancer. We are so relieved and grateful to God and you all for prayers! Ellen
ReplyDeleteGreat news Ellen. Hallelujah!
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Hallelujah! Thanks for the update dear Ellen. I couldn’t see my posts because they were in Load More. But I sure was praying for a clean scan. Rejoice and be glad in this day because we serve a faithful God.
DeletePTL! Hallelujah! We rejoice with you dear Ellen! 💞👏
DeleteWhat a relief and such great news, Ellen! Celebrating this news with you. Praise God for whom all blessings flow! Thank you, Jehovah Rapha, for this awesome report!
DeleteSo thankful to read this Ellen! Thank You, Father!
DeletePraise God from Whom ALL Blessings flow!
DeleteBeautiful news! Praise the lord! <3
DeletePTL for good news, Ellen! The Holy Spirit reminded me today that the opposite of worry is TRUST. In God I do!
DeletePlease pray for Rick’s very close friend, Phil who has so many health problems that he is getting close to being called Home. I’ve been praying for a miracle but His will, not ours. I know Rick is very upset because he has lost most of his good friends. Phil has a wife Sarah and four children. May God wrap them all up in His love and comfort! And show mercy to Phil who us suffering so much.
ReplyDeleteThank You Father for this in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Romans 8:38-39
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Praying for Phil, his family and all who love Phil. May each be aware of His loving Presence.
DeleteYes! Praying for Phil & family. Lord, let Your presence be felt as You hold this family together through this trial. Let Your will be done! Amen!💞🙏🌈
DeletePraying for Phil, Sarah, children, and Rick. May Phil send a sign to let all ot them know where he is, WHO he is with. And how he is doing. In Jesus' Name. Amen!
DeleteYour prayers helped Phil a Shia dear family because God heard them and our prayers. Thank you so much. His will be done.
DeleteOur good God in His mercy lifted him up out of his pain and misery and brought him Home. My husband has a broken heart but he knows Phil was done with his suffering in this world. He was ready to go. He had enough pain and it was hurting Sarah and his family to see him suffer. I’m sure they are all relieved that Phil has been released and he’s now in a
perfect peace and a sweet rest that we can only imagine. May God wrap those left behind in His love and comfort, and guide them through their next chapter. Phil is where he should be and he will realize God’s promises.
Romans 8:18 — For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Sorry for the typo.
DeleteDear Jeanne - I'm praying for Phil's family and your dear Rick. Romans 8 says it all and I am thankful that all who love him know they will see him again - whole, healthy, blessed in that new body.
DeletePraying with you Jeanne and friends 🙏
DeleteAdding prayers of comfort to you, Jeanne, Rick and Phil's family. ♥️🙏
DeleteThanks for your prayers for God’s comfort, dear Norah, Audra, free as can B, and Blessings from NY.
DeleteAmen! We know life doesn’t end in death. God’s Word and promises are true. We will see Phil and our dear ones again.
Great news TJ- God is good!! ❤️
ReplyDeleteJeanne- joining in prayer for Phil 🙏
Thank You Lord for the choice; worry or walk by faith. There's no room for both so I reject demonic worry, instead I am determined to walk by faith in You and let You take care of my circumstances. Those who leave everything in God's Hands will eventually see God's Hand in everything.
ReplyDeleteSo true.
DeleteThose who leave everything in God's Hands will eventually see God's Hand in everything.
You're right. Worry steals our joy and is not God's plan at all, it's opposite. It's demonic. I've never thought of it that way, but it is. Asking for His help to release these preoccupations and live the way He designed me to, rejoicing and thanking Him 🙌 what a beautiful Father we have. We can do all things (rejoice, be glad, live without worry, trust Him) through Christ who strengthens us.
DeleteAmen &, amen! Hallelujah! 💞🙏🌈
ReplyDeleteMy sons are homeschooled. In their science book, they learned recently about the intricate design about some of the rockets that have gone into space. The scientist that was in charge of overseeing the design spoke about how much thought and planning that went into every detail of the rocket. He said that if this much detail was designed into this one human creation, imagine how much intricate design and care went into designing the whole universe by our perfect Creator from the farthest galaxy beyond our sight or reach to the infintessimal molecular proteins dividing our cells with accurate precision also beyond our sight and out of our control. God is in control, He's got you in His hands relentlessly loving you more than anyone can measure. My oldest says 'more than all the atoms in the universe!' <3 My youngest says 'absolute' the highest point it can go. I hope you all are lifted in spirit by His love and are treading over worry like the enemy that it is.
ReplyDeleteOh, I loved reading this, free as can B! I just read it to my little 8 yr old Grandson and he so enjoyed it. How old are your two? Our 8 yr old granddaughter (next door) is home schooled and it's amazing the amount she learns...and God is always in the mix! LOVE THAT! <3
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