Listen to the love song that I am continually singing to you. I take great delight in you...I rejoice over you with singing. The voices of the world are a cacophony of chaos, pulling you this way and that. Don't listen to those voices; challenge them with My Word. Learn to take mini-breaks from the world, finding a place to be still in My Presence and listen to My voice.
There is immense hidden treasure to be found through listening to Me. Though I pour out blessings upon you always, some of My richest blessings have to be actively sought. I love to reveal Myself to you, and your seeking heart opens you up to receive more of My disclosure. Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.Zephaniah 3:17
English Standard Version
Matthew 7:7
Lord, you delight in me. You saved me. You rejoice over me. You love me and exalt over me with loud singing. You want me. What a comfort you are to me. Lord, help me to know continually the difference between Your voice and the voices that I hear elsewhere. Thank You for living inside of me. Help me to listen more to You and talk less.
Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. If you haven't already, please purchase the book and support the author.
The Lord your God is in your midst,
a mighty one who will save;
he will rejoice over you with gladness;
he will quiet you by his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing.
a mighty one who will save;
he will rejoice over you with gladness;
he will quiet you by his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing.
English Standard Version
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you."
My Prayer Lord, you delight in me. You saved me. You rejoice over me. You love me and exalt over me with loud singing. You want me. What a comfort you are to me. Lord, help me to know continually the difference between Your voice and the voices that I hear elsewhere. Thank You for living inside of me. Help me to listen more to You and talk less.
Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. If you haven't already, please purchase the book and support the author.
"...challenge them with My Word." Amen! This is exactly what Jesus did in the wilderness, and is the key to overcoming sin and temptation. Thank you Jesus!
ReplyDeleteLord I want to take "mini breaks" during my day and seek you. I want to be an active seeker of You and not just a scheduled (go to church, do my daily devotions) seeker. I want You to be my habit in addition to all these worldly habits I have. And I want You to be the habit of priority.
ReplyDeleteI continue to thank you RiseUp. I do not want to be a "robot" of a "scheduled" devotional person. Checking spiritual boxes then dive into my day of worldly distractions that separate me from you. Keep me focused on you all day, in all my actions. Amen.
DeleteAMEN! Me too!
DeleteAmen! “Lord, help me to know continually the difference between Your voice and the voices that I hear elsewhere. Thank You for living inside of me. Help me to listen more to You and talk less.”
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Amen! “Lord, help me to know continually the difference between Your voice and the voices that I hear elsewhere. Thank You for living inside of me. Help me to listen more to You and talk less.” Your prayer is my prayer.
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Dear YAWEH I come to YOU through YOUR son Yeshua, and Praise YOU, thank YOU for waking me up, thank YOU Jesus for YOUR sacrifice, which covers us allπ❤️
DeletePlease help me to replace the world’s habit I know have no benefits to the habit of seeking YOU, as I’m learning more and more of the living word, our “sword” in Jah’s hedge of protection, I pray my heart is open and that the living words will be placed and written on my heart, so I may never forget, and never have to be without YOUR word dear LORD. I thank YOU for my family , loved ones, both alive and deceased. For I know the loved ones I’ve lost are either with YOU already or are awaiting the resurrection, YOU are such a merciful, Loving God and Savior.
Help me dear LORD of LORDS to be with ears to hear and steer clear of
“The voices of the world [that] are a cacophony of chaos, pulling you this way and that”
For the voices of the world today are indeed cacophony-harsh, and chaotic and hard to determine what’s fact and what’s fiction , help us to decipher the truth in this deceptive world
I also pray for all the world leaders, as YOU command we do, I pray those that are operating with selfish or evil intentions to turn away from evil, and return to YOU. LORD YOU see this world, if it brings tears to my eyes I can’t imagine how YOU feel.❤️ Please help, if even just a few of the 1,500 people running the show here in the country where I live, would turn or return to YOU, there might be glimmer of hope. Although my greatest hope resides in YOUR return, until that day Teacher, please keep me on the straight and narrow path, abruptly alerting me when I’m not. I praise YOU in all ways and sing a special hallelujah for YOUR Kingdom’s return
In YOUR precious son’s name, Jesus Christ, I pray
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Thank you for your prayer A. I heard it and they are words of hope in trying times.
DeletePraise God! We give you all the glory and honor Lord! We thank you and appreciate all that you have done and are doing in our lives. Open the eyes of our heart Lord. I believe, help my unbelief. Mark 9:24. Lord you are the only way. π Amen and Amen!
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DeletePraise God for this reading and all of the responses. Today in 2024 God is calling me to Him. In all ways acknowledging His presence. May I continue this journey of obedience and may He quickly bring me back into the fold when I stray.
DeleteThank you for sharing this with all of us that seek Jesus in our daily habits. He dwells in us and us in Him. What more cod he do for us!! Oh Happy Day....
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DeleteThe habit of priority! It's changing my life for the better.
DeleteNow I think and pray for Brie whenever I read Matthew 7:7. How are you doing today sister? May your storms be calmed. ♥️π
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DeleteGreat. Thank you Riseup!!
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ReplyDelete"Learn to take mini-breaks from the world, finding a place to be still in My Presence and listen to My voice." I am so happy to wrap this week up! It has been a rough one, but I have to say it sent me seeking my Heavenly Father even more. So many prayers this week - sharing, praying for each other, seeking The Blesser more than the blessings. I'm thankful for the growth that has taken place. Anonymous - I pray that your perfect job is waiting in the wings! What a day of rejoicing that will be!
ReplyDeleteGood morning all. I've set my alarm early so I not only have time to read the devotional but to check in on my new friends, my brothers and sisters in christ. Thank you God for this community. We are never alone! I'm working on praying without ceasing for my 16 year old son. Please lord send him a friend so he has somewhere to go and something to do. Lord my heart aches every day for my boy. Lord I am that this friend be kind, loyal and christian. Help my unbelief. But faith the size of a mustard seed is enough for you. Have a blessed Friday all
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your son. The Lord will guide you. Blessings and peace to you.
DeletePraying for you and your son as well, have a beautiful day.
DeletePraying for your son and may God give him what he needs most
DeleteTrusting the Lord, Praying God has guided your son, and he is now in the company of good Christian friends that follow after righteousness and the spirit. Friends are so important when you're 18. God bless you and your family.
DeleteI join Anonymous in prayer for you and your son. That he will hear God's voice as He leads him towards healthy, wholesome friendships.
ReplyDeleteTrusting the Lord, I pray the same thing for my 8 year old son who is lonely at school. May all our beloved children be blessed with God-loving friends, full of kindness and acceptance. Many blessings to you all, my brothers and sisters in Christ.
ReplyDeletePraying for your son IA , we are thankful that God has seen his need for friendship and will answer it in the best way ever
DeleteI offer prayers for you all (and those who have chosen not to post but have your own hurts within, God is connecting us):
ReplyDeletefor each day's challenges you face, that the purpose for which God created you, the manifestation of His glory, may be experienced by all, especially by those who have not experienced the love of God or have rejected it when they have;
for the challenge of parenting, especially in a day and age that there is so little inspiration and support for godliness and the way of love, though the task easily becomes wearisome, beware of fatigue that leads to compromise of values, if you let down your standards, they will have nothing to inspire them. If there is ever anything that needs us to pray without ceasing, it is in parenting. The only caution I would offer is to never let parenting supersede the marital bond. As has been said, the best thing you can do for your children is to love their other parent.
I go to pray for you...and thank you for praying for me.
Thanks Bob! God uses me to lift my family every day. But sometimes I'm tired and don't have much to offer them. So I must get more sleep. May He lead me to be productive to His glory and to lead other to Him by my daily walk. I am trying and He knows my effort and also my weaknesses. I am loved and taken care of.
DeleteYou are always in my prayers dear Bob!
What a blessing this blog is!!! Praying for everyone that posts and those that don't!!! We serve an incredible Lord!!!
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ReplyDeleteSharing with my Bible Tags FAMILY.
ReplyDeleteGod will never give us a schedule so full that we don't have time to read His word.
Thank you for this very true reminder Sassy Mom! Love you Sweet Sister
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Brandy - Boomeranging much love right back at cha, precious one!
DeleteLord I just pray for everyone who readS this blog whether they comment or not, that you just remind us You are always near, You will never leave us nor forske us. You sing over us and delight in us. You Eye is on us and and You take great pleasure in watching us grow and walk with You. You are Love. Bless these people and grant them Wisdom, keep pruning us so we can bear more Fruit (John 15) May we be empty of ourselves and so full of Your Light, The Lost around us go blind LOL. We will chase You down Jesus for You have chased us down relentlessly. Thank You Father for the gift of Your Son. Thank You for my brothers and sisters all around the world. Is is lovely and amazing to dwell in unity for You (Psalm133). I love You Jesus and thank You for finishing the work You started in all of us (Philippians 1)!! Through the trials You deliver us and bring us through. To You be the Glory Jesus, the Name above all names, AMEN!
ReplyDeleteAmen! A wonderful and timeless prayer. Thank you Anonymous!
DeleteThank You Lord for finishing the work You started in me. Staying in Your presence and peace.
Matthew 7:7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you."
ReplyDeleteThe President declared today, Sunday March 15th, 2020, a National Day of Prayer regarding the global coronavirus pandemic. A bold testament of faith to the power of collective prayer is to POST our collective prayers for a miraculous change in fear and in the number of people sick... because He hears "where two or more are gathered."
Please keep prayers SUCCINCT and in the REPLY section by reading those previously written and then adding inspired new thoughts or a simple "Amen"! PLUS add your state or city and/or pen name or name as freely as you'd like to share. Here we go!
Father, our world is broken and we look to You to hear our many prayers to intervene in this pandemic of both fear and sickness. We pray for a miracle change in the ability of it to spread and its mortality rate. We, as a nation, are taking today to lift up those that are sick and to ask for Your unseen hand to guide the world to an immediate reduction in the power of the virus to spread. Be with our government leaders and mold them to do what is needed and to do so outside of normal political motives. Also, be with those that are already sick and heal them. Lastly, we humbly admit our failings to live up to the example of Your son, and ask in faith that you hear all the prayers written here. It's in Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
DeleteLord, thank you for this JC family and for Madfox who was led to have us come together in prayer over this worldwide pandemic. I pray you will continue to inspire and strengthen those who choose to self quarantine, those who close their doors even through worries of financial ruin and those who are coming together to help those who are alone or who have difficulty feeding their families. Help us to remember to be smart.Help us to remember that you have this and we are in your hands. Pebgdesign in PA, in Montgomery County, the epicenter of the virus in PA.
DeletePraying for strength for our world. Jesus will guide us thru this virus. Let us be kind to our fellow man/woman always. KS in Michigan
DeleteFather, lead us to be your light. Let us be the hope for those who do not know you. Be with those who are afraid and lead us to love them. We know you have us and hold us by our right hand. Darcy, Maryville, Tennessee
DeleteAmen Dear MadFox. Praying your wonderful prayer. Even a year later, we need God's help and guidance more than ever. Take everything day by day in His presence my brother.
DeleteI too pray for the healing of this country and the world from this virus. Lord, please help bring sanity to our society. Help us to act responsibly during this critical time. Help us all to do our part in ridding the world of this pandemic. We trust in you Lord. Amen. TJ in MN.
ReplyDeleteJoining in prayer for the healing of our country. We trust you Lord. In the powerful name of Jesus. Sassy Mom in Tennessee.
ReplyDeleteUpdate on Brenda - She is in much pain From the hip surgery on March 12th but released from the hospital yesterday, March 14th to go home. Home Health Care will be caring for her. Thank you for continued prayers for Brenda.
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ReplyDelete1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 This I declare about the Lord : He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. 3 For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. 4 He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. 5 Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day. 6 Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday. 7 Though a thousand fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not touch you........."
Amen, Sassy Mom!!
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Amen Sassy Mom! Thanks for the good spiritual food for my weary soul.
DeleteAmen, Sassy Mom!
DeleteLord, I pray that the world knows You are with us always, in good and in bad. You will calm the seas in this storm. But as this storm rages around the world, be with the sick, the caregivers, the authorities to stear them through these dark days. Let the freightened know you are there beside them. Tame the panic! Let the world know you are in charge. In Jesus name. MJ from VT
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DeleteWell said MJ from VT! Amen.
DeleteGreat is Your faithfulness, morning by morning new mercies I see, all that I stand in need of today, Your hands have already provided. When I ask anything of You, I shall receive, when I seek You, I will find You and when I knock, You open the floodgates of Heaven for me. Thank You, thank You, thank You dear Lord!
ReplyDeleteThe more we study the Word,the more we come to understand that Jesus came to save us because He takes great delight in our lives. His song proclaims to the heavens His undying affection towards us. He quiets us with His love. As we worship the Father in song, lets remember that as we sing of our love for Him, He in turn sings His song of love over us!
The words in Zephaniah 3:17 remind us that God is with us, and He is mighty to save. Our Father, the Creator of this universe delights in us and loves each of us that He sings of love and rejoices over us, simply because we are His. It can be hard to understand how God could love us, especially when we consider all the mistakes, disappointments and how much we grieve the Holy Spirit or when we feel like we don’t measure up because we don’t do enough for His kingdom and His glory and wonder if God might have abandoned us as well. The good news is, God doesn’t love us for what we are or what we aren’t or for who we are, how much we do or how well we do it, how little we sin and mess up, or for how much we do the right thing. God just simply loves us with no conditions or strings attached.
Heavenly Father, This truth may be hard to grasp, but thank You that once we do grasp Your love for us, everything in your life will take on new meaning, new depth and a new reality. Thank You that we are complete because we are loved. We are free because we are loved. May we be able to love others truly because of our love for You. To know that we are worthy of Your unfailing love and that our life has a firm purpose, fills our hearts with so much gratitude to Your Holiness and we say THANK YOU for taking great delight in us!
Praying for the safety for ALL in this country and around the world. Where JESUS is, miracles happens! We are overcomers through His power!
Happy, bless and safe Sunday all!
Maplewood, NJ
I love that verse because He delights in us so much that He SINGS and REJOICES over us. So of course when we find quiet time to spend with Him, He is so happy too. Amen God loves us with no conditions or strings attached. We try not to sin because we love Him and we want to please Him.
DeleteFather, I'm resting in Your perfect love. Thank you for taking great delight in me. Amen.
Amen! Great is your faithfulness O Lord.
DeleteGreat are you Lord!
DeleteJoining everyone in prayer. Nebraska
ReplyDeleteAbba Father,
ReplyDeleteBy the authority You have given us through the Holy Spirit, we command evil to flee in our homes, nations and the world. We ask for Your Kingdom healing to rain over this earth in the midst of the schemes of the enemy. Your Power has been granted to us by your Word. Ask and you shall receive... Lord, we collectively ask, by the Power and our faith in the Holy Spirit, for You to stop the panic, the lies, and the fear. We seek Your truth and ask that You help unite us as believers, that you will lead us to victory in all that we encounter today. We love You, we trust You, we are grateful for Your boundless grace and mercy. May Thy perfect will be done, may Your Kingdom come here on the earth as it is in Heaven. All praise, honor, and glory to You, our King.
I ask these things in the Holy name of my Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.
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DeleteThank you Father!! You are greater than he that is in the world. We are in Your Hands.
Good Morning, JC Family. I pray this day finds you healthy and blessed, seeking Him first.
ReplyDelete" Listen to the love song that I am continually singing to you. I take great delight in you...I rejoice over you with singing. The voices of the world are a cacophony of chaos, pulling you this way and that. Don't listen to those voices; challenge them with My Word."
How appropriate this Jesus Calling devotion is for this day and time. The voices of the world are definitely a "a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds." (thank you Jeff Hildreth for the definition in 2018!)!
My days have been full doing my best to transfer my office to home as mandated. My kitchen is set up enough that we can use it, though I still have to move everything back in (out of my little home office and dining room) to make room for a work space for at least the next 3 weeks. I offered to still go to work as the City Bldg. my office is in is not on shut down. My offer was refused, with great love and concern, due to me being 64 and my dear Hub being 76. They don't want to take any chances. My Hub has been home from Germany now for 10 days and has had no signs of any symptoms. We pray diligently, for all who are effected, and do our best to tell people why we are confident that God will protect and deliver. Some receive it, others think we are foolish for not being afraid.
Our stores are pretty empty. I will go this morning at 9:00 to try to get some meat, but honestly, we have all we need. I chastised myself yesterday evening as I was bringing groceries in b/c I forgot to check in with my elderly neighbor to see if she needed anything. I will do that this morning before I venture out.
I am thankful that our President declared today a National Day of Prayer. Our JC Family has declared everyday just that, and all of you are continually being prayed for. I noticed that LoveConquorsall hasn't been on here for a while and I pray for her and daughter and grandchildren.
I am thankful for those who remind us WHY we need to be discerning between the difference of FEAR and DANGER. One person shared from Will Smith's movie After Earth (2013), 'Fear is not real. The only place that fear can exist is in our thoughts of the future. It is a product of our imagination, causing us to fear things that do not at present and may not ever exist. That is near insanity...Do not misunderstand me, danger is very real, but fear is a choice." She followed with 2 Tim 1:7, "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power and of love and of a sound mind." A sound mind will not give place to fear. We overcome fear by taking a stand on and holding fast to what God has already accomplished for us. Romans 8 says we are more than conquerors in any situation - death, life, spiritual enemies, famine, nakedness, peril, danger, sword covering that which is not or that which is to come. There is NO circumstance that God has not cover for you and I, that Christ did not pay the price for through God and Christ's love for us. Nothing is too hard for Him!' She provided more verses and ended with Psalm 91:1-10, which I encourage you to read.
Yes, danger is real, and we are to be wise, but we cannot allow fear to rule our lives. Our God is a mighty God.
Peace, Blessings, and all needs met is my prayer for each of you and your loved ones. We must trust in the Lord with all of our hearts and not lean on our own understanding. Please do not take any of my words as someone who is being caviler regarding true and present danger, but know that I am working diligently with my family to keep it in perspective - the perspective being God's Word.
Forgive the length of this! This is Norah, not posting for several days. :) But, I've read all requests past and present and hold you in my prayers.
Amen!! I always look forward to your posts!! I too have been accused of being cavalier about what is going on because I believe God our Father has this situation in his amazing hands!! Caution, wisdom and being smart of course. But if God is for us, who (or what) can be against us? oops, long reply. ;) I am just so grateful for everyone in this community/family!
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Thanking God that a year later, things are starting to get much better with the vaccine. I know there are more strains but I refuse to worry because, God is holding us tight and guiding us to make good decisions to wear our masks and keep our social distancing. His plan is unfolding and we our needs will be met because His promises are reliable. We can stake our whole lives on the truthfulness of His words.
DeleteSo strange - my blog from yesterday had NO posts from 2020, other than Oscar's. I just refreshed and everything popped up! I have lots of reading material for today. What a blessing!
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So far so good here in Rochester Hills, MI. I'm 64 with a history of asthsma and my 92 year old mom lives with me so I can take care of her. I work at a Senior Center which has closed down. It was a relief when they closed because I worked at the front desk. I have to keep myself away from this virus so I can live to take care of my mom. Most of the the time I have the Peace of God but I admit that I stumble with fear to go out of my house. I'm hanging tight to knowing I'm a Christian and seeing others thoughts and prayers helps me to direct my thinking. Thank You
ReplyDeleteLord thank you for the blessing of this moment, this breath, this holy time of communication with you. Please continue to lead us each step through each moment. Help us to remember that nothing is unknown to you and that for every situation there is a perfect solution. Help us to remember that you are still and always God. Thank you for who you are, limitless in your super natural response to each and every concern we have. Thank you for blessing us with this knowledge, that we are always safe in the shadow of your wings, protected and secure forever and ever. We thank you for your Son Jesus Christ, who thru His death conquered all of our fears for all time. Thank you Lord for helping us to remember at ever crossroad Who's we are! We are the children of The king who is still on the throne! Thank you Lord for your protection. We ask that thru these circumstances that your kingdom be glorified and that all the trials bring eternal consequences. We pray that many will find you and that many will grow more dependent upon you. We love you and trust you Father and pray for peace and wellness over this broken world. The healing is yours to accomplish and we know " Thy will be done." In the name of Jesus We pray. I LIFT UP IN PRAYER OUR WORLD FOR HEALING Amen,
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Amen Fern!! We are the beloved children of The King that is forever on the throne! Thank you Father for continuing to heal our world and all the hearts of your people. Give them hearts of love, forgiveness, kindness, understanding, wisdom and mercy. Heal those with the virus and keep the bad strains away from all of us. Light our wilderness and show us we need not worry because You are always in charge.
DeleteGod thank you for the help that is already here and the help that is on its way. We have a large backlog of evidence which illustrates your faithfulness and power, and this situation will be no different. I pray for love and that we may all keep our hearts focused on you. Show us how we may move in unity rather than division. Please show us the next right direction and the next right step. Prayers for all families - however especially those single parent households with schools closed who may not be able to work.
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Brittany and Rosalee (4 y.o. Daughter )
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Dear Brittany and Rosalee, you bring up such an important point, a large backlog of evidence which illustrates God's faithfulness and power. That is where the children of God panicked in their faith journey in the wilderness, they had forgotten the miraculous escape from Egypt, the crossing of the Red Sea, the manna in the wilderness, etc., etc., etc. Such a large backlog of evidence. And their journey of faith is ours as well. They are an example to us, do we get it? We are admonished to "not be anxious about anything but to pray with thanksgiving..." The purpose of the thanksgiving attachment is to remember the large backlog of evidence and thus to pray with confidence. Well said! Blessings on you and your beautiful daughter in Boston!
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DeleteThank you Bob! Peace and safety to you and yours!
DeleteA lot of good food to ponder! I will never forget His good deeds and His faithfulness. I trust in the Lord and will not be shaken. He guides me through the worst storms and puts my feet on dry land. He lifts me out of misery, pain and doubt, and sets me up high where I can see all my blessings clearly.
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An encouraging article on the reproduction rate (R factor) and the progress of genome sequencing and why hopefully this coronavirus type pandemic could be the last one. Praying for a miraculous cessation of this pandemic. Amen.
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Thanks for your leadership in our blog, MadFox. Thank you to the paytonfamily for this sanctuary where we can come together to worship our Lord.
DeleteThank you MadFox and Bob for all you do to comfort our hearts, lift our souls and encourage us.
DeleteWhere I live in AZ, churches have canceled worship services. For the moment, the church I attend is still having its worship service. For those of you who are unable to do so today, allow me to share the passages that are prescribed to be read in worship today.
ReplyDeleteExodus 17:1-7: The story about God's chosen people in the desert and how they found themselves without water. Panic set it to the point that Moses feels his very life is threatened. God intervenes in a miraculous way to provide water for His people.
Psalm 95: The call is to come and worship the one true God of all. The admonition is given to listen to the voice of the Lord and not let your heart grow hardened as occurred at Meribah and Massah (this is where the Exodus story took place) when the people didn't trust the Lord to provide for them. The psalm closes by saying where there is no trust, there will be no peace.
Romans 5:1-11: Paul's admonition to have hope in God even in dire circumstances and that hope will not disappoint for while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Therefore, how much more will He do for us now that we are reconciled to God.
John 4:5-42: The story of the encounter the woman had with Jesus in the Samaritan city of Sychar. She came looking for water, a necessity in life. When all was said and done, she found herself filled with living water that bubbles up into eternal life for she had encountered the great I AM.
Heavenly Father, You and You alone have saved us and we are saved and will be saved regardless of the circumstances in the world. We pray for those who do not have the hope You have given us by the Holy Spirit. We pray for those who have found nothing to trust in or whose roots are so shallow, that the present circumstances are causing their spirits to wither. Lord God, in Jesus You provided living water to a thirsty soul, empower us to be people who give a cup of cold water in these times to people who are dying from spiritual thirst. Lord, you will not let Your precious creation be destroyed, keep our trust strong so we can provide trust for those who are lacking of the same. Lord, hear our prayer in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
Amen! God is good all the time!
DeleteAmen! We are filled with His Spirit, our Comforter no matter where we are. How blessed to feel such security when circumstances threaten to rob our peace. Our peace and help is from the Lord. We have a spring of healing water that never ceases.
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DeleteWe are united in our love for our Lord Jesus. Let us safely reach out to others, who may be fearful...setting an example of love, generosity, and calm. ..This , too, shall pass...All is Well. JAN. Wisconsin
ReplyDeleteMy we as the chosen ones reach out on love, give encouragement to those who lack, as we are hear to lift up just as our Lord, Jesus Christ is doing for us! Amen!
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Thank you Heavenly Father for your greatness that continues to bring an overflow of living water! I am tapping in closer each day and times I falter. I am calling out "Help me, Jesus!" During this time where many lost souls are running around in rampage of fear that has swept the nation has caused chaos and much suffering upon others. I'm also grateful, Lord, to see the love that is pouring out during this tragedy. You find ways, not only to comfort us but knowing that we are being called to comfort others during this time of stress and to seek out Your word! The more we seek to You the enemy flees! We become stronger with the Armour of God! We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us! (Philippians 4:9)
ReplyDeleteBe anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving,let your requests be made known to God; (7) and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)
Glory be to God!
Amen! Alleluia! Amen!
Amen and Amen! Thank you, SweetAngelGirl.
DeleteYes and Amen! SweetAngelGirl! Thank you for your words of truth and encouragement. I sure won't lean on my own understanding. Trusting completely in His promises. I'll bring all my concerns to Him with thanksgiving and faith that it will all turn out fine as I remain in His presence.
DeleteThank you Lord that you are in control. Trusting that many will come to know you through this trial.
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Lord, thank you that we have seen no occurrences of novel coronavirus in our California desert community. Please be with us, our nation and world as we take steps to suppress the spread of the virus. Help us to be diligent and know the difference between danger and unbridled fear. Give us strength to persevere over the next couple of weeks and trust that your guidance can put this pandemic to rest. In Jesus name, AMEN
ReplyDeleteFather God, as we face uncertain times in our nation and the rest of the world, I thank You that You dwell among us. I thank you Father that You alone our are Savior and Lord, and the ultimate Master of life. We trust this nation to Your loving care, Father. I ask that You send Your Spirit to touch the hearts of our nation's leaders. Give them wisdom to know what is right, and the courage to do it. I pray You will give us Your Light and Your Truth to guide us in our ways so that we may impact the world around us for Your Kingdom. I thank you Father God that You hear our prayers. In the Miracle Working Name of Jesus. AMEN and AMEN
ReplyDeleteYour prayer is mine, dear JJ! Amen!
DeleteMadfox --- I thank you for your encouragement to post our collective prayers. I would urge everyone to look up the miracle story of Seadrift (Tx)Intercessors:Fervent Prayer Avails Much --CBN by David Kithcart. This real life story during WW2 is a MAGNIFICENT testimony to our Miracle Working Lord.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely believe in the power of prayer, JJ! So glad that our probably marginally religious President at the start of his term, was willing to decree a national day of prayer today. I believe God heard a multitude of prayers to numerous for us to count asking for healing and intervention. Well done JC prayer warriors and as we've said before, it's amazing how Chris' blog has mushroomed into a platform for good. Amen!
Delete... and prayer absolutely changed the course of WW2, so I'm sure it will be inspiring to read about Seadrift.
DeleteJoining in prayers with all! We trust you Jesus! We declare our surroundings safe, abundant supplies as needed, in Jesus'name AMEN!
ReplyDeleteJoining this precious and faithful community of believers in prayer for all! Holding fast to His promises! Blessings, Health and Peace to all!! AL GRL
ReplyDeleteBirmingham, AL
Are you BamaGirl? If so, how is your BamaMama?
DeleteLord, thank you for the truth that is shared in JC and this blog. And to all the prayers shared I say Amen. Thank you and Amen. From MN
ReplyDeleteWe've past the midway point on the way to Holy Week and our encounter again with the unconditional love of God that gave His only begotten Son so that we might have life abundantly in this life and forever.
ReplyDeleteI am in review of my journey through the first half of Lent and the best way for me to do that is with you and thus here I am. The first ten days of Lent for me were spent under the thought that God in love created me in His image, to be unconditional love in relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and with all that God has created. Before such an awesome act of love, I fall to my knees as Simon Peter did before Jesus admitting how far short I have fallen from God's purpose. Though I condemn myself for such failure, God does not but enters into my circumstances to deliver me out of my sin. God encourages me to turn around (a.k.a. - repent) from the false ways I have been seeking and to return to the one true way of being for which God lovingly created me. That way is found in loving others (no exceptions) as God loves me. In living on that divine level, eternal life is lived. Anything less is tainted with eternal destruction. "You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy...you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD." (Leviticus 19:2,17-18, and repeated by Jesus (Matthew 5:48)). I can't be holy this side of heaven so is this an unrealistic ambition? Ignatius of Loyola taught, 'it is not about accomplishing it, it is about desiring it' Do I not do the things I want to do? Obviously in those times I am less than loving as I have been created to be, I have desired otherwise. Thus, I have come to Lent again, not necessarily to get it right but to create desire within my heart to want to get it right and to remove all desires otherwise that are inhibiting the process. I come to Lent to look at Jesus again, who desired but one thing, the glory of God and your and my salvation (those two things are but one). In that spirit, He was holy like His Father whom He loved above all else. Continuing on...
Thanks for being here and walking with me. With love, Bob
How did you get your "spark" back?
DeleteThanks Bob, I too fall short but I want to get it right. Spend more quiet time with Him and hold His Hand through the hard times, instead of getting emotional and upset. He knows what tomorrow will bring. Lent is a time to look at Jesus more closely but all look within our hearts to see if there are things we need to clean up so we will have more room to receive His wisdom, truth and light. I pray I will come to Him in the state of holiness, not hurried or concerned about trivial things. He deserves my best because He never fails to give me His best.
DeleteSo good to hear from you Bob. Thank you for your always inspiring message. Living in this fallen world, I'm always going to fall short before God, but thanks to His loving mercy and grace, I will always have forgiveness and salvation from Him and all that He gave me with His gift of the cross. Thank You Jesus. Peace be with you Bob π.
DeleteIn answer to Brie's question above, a complete answer cannot be given because of the public and limited nature of this blog but I will provide a few aspects of the how it occurred. First of all, this is the nature of the spiritual journey, at times the fires burn brightly and there are times in which they do not, sometimes due to bad choices, sometimes because that is the way God wants it to be. Being a believer doesn't mean I am on 'cloud nine' 24/7 in believing. [If you struggle with this thought, suggested reading is 'The Dark Night of the Soul' by John of the Cross.] But things contributed to bringing me out of the spiritual darkness; MadFox kept sending me posts that responded to some of my previous posts which included people saying they were praying for me. Throughout my own 'Dark Night of the Soul' which actually began at the start of Advent I maintained my spiritual disciplines knowing that this too will pass. Then when I was exercising God strained my shoulder because I was over exercising (I have an obsessive/compulsive personality) at the expense of making posts, a selfish act. Then I had a devotion on the transfiguration which had an epiphany effect on me and I was lead to post again (March 11). With physical exercise and other things brought back into their proper place, I am back on the path in which the Good Shepherd is leading me. A brief (?) answer to Brie's question.
DeleteThanks for sharing what you could, BOB. Even when I wasn't posting, I was praying. I became concerned that satan may have had you bound and gagged, so I prayed to St Michael to defend you in battle, everyday, and for God's Holy Spirit to break every chain. Hope you received what was sent your way in love.
DeleteI felt like Zechariah who had been muted for the purpose God had in my muting. Which ever it was, I felt the love of prayers which played a role in the unmuting according to God's love. Thanks!
DeleteDear Bob, Praying you and your family are in good health and God is continuing to lead you in your ministry. You are such a bright light for Him and in our JC Family. God bless you always.
DeleteGlory Be and Thanks to God for all of you.
ReplyDeleteBeginning with Sassy Mom’s Sharing Prayer for Protection and throughout all of yesterday’s postits, I thank God for your prayers, thoughts, and encouragements, Sassy Mom, Waiting, Janet, NJS, Amanda, Audra, Loveconquersall, Norah and all others who prayed. You made me feel surrounded by God Angels, because you are.
Yes, I am in a rainy season, but I do know that afterwards, the blooms will be in full bloom, and I am looking forward in hope. Thanks again for all of your prayers. They were felt and appreciated.
Dear Norah, Waterloo over. Plumbing fixed. Tears dried. Thank God!
ReplyDeleteI am getting back to you on What is my favorite Bible Story of Jesus? and,
In my favorite Bible Story of Jesus, what attitude of Jesus seemed to rise to the surface just by the way(s) Jesus acted?
JOHN 2 will always hold a special place in my heart because it led me to Jesus, the person, who pre-walked in my shoes. It led to an insatiable hunger and thirst to know far more about Him, apart from the denominational view. It led me to read the Bible. It led me to love Him more and more each day. It led me to want to be like Him.
When I was a dawdling and a dabbling with one foot in and one foot out of Christianity, I thought Jesus was so perfect, I could never relate to Him, nor Him to me, so why bother. I was telling this to a Real Christian who approached me, and furthering my defense with, I am hurt and angry; Jesus doesn’t get angry.
The Christian told me to read John 2:14. I did. What a difference that day made, continuing non-stop ever since!
His Attitude to me was Anger and a tremendous amount of Love and Respect for His Heavenly Father
My second Favorite are the ones that teach Jesus' Math;
5 loaves + 2 fish + Thanks = 5,000 +
His attitude to me was Total Confidence in His Heavenly Father to work Mighty Marvelous Miracles;
And of course there was His changing water into wine; not cheap screw top wine but good, choice wine!...His Attitude was Obedience to and Respect for His Mother, and for Laissez les bon temps rouler. Oui Cher!
Thanks for sharing yours.
Love to you and our wonderful, God Loving, Prayer filled JC Family.
KNOWN by Tauren Wells
DeleteIt's so unusual, it's frightening
You see right through the mess inside me
And you call me out to pull me in
You tell me I can start again
And I don't need to keep on hiding
I'm fully known and loved by You
You won't let go, no matter what I do
And it's not one or the other
It's hard truth and ridiculous grace
To be known, fully known, and loved by You
I'm fully known and loved by You
It's so like You to keep pursuing
It's so like me to go astray
Oh, but You guard my heart with Your truth
The kind of love that's bullet proof
And I surrender to Your kindness, oh
I'm fully known and loved by You
You won't let go, no matter what I do
And it's not one or the other
It's hard truth and ridiculous grace
To be known fully known and loved by You
I'm fully known and loved by You
How real, how wide
How rich, how high is Your heart
I cannot find the reasons why
You give me so much
How real, how wide
How rich, how high is Your heart
I cannot find the reasons why
You give me so much
I'm fully known and loved by You
You won't let go, no matter what I do
And it's not one or the other
It's hard truth and ridiculous grace
To be known fully known and loved by You
I'm fully known and loved by You
It's so unusual it's frightening
I'm fully known and loved by You
Love you dear Brie! Thanking God your plumbing is fixed. It was just a matter of time. God knew your needs and He is so faithful. Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
DeleteI'm so sorry you're going through a hard time with your brother. Hope your hubby is doing much better. I really love that song and it is very comforting. Thanks Sis!
Good morning! In case like me, you want to listen, here's the link to "Known"
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Thanks Audra!
DeleteThanks for sharing the link Audra!
DeleteThanks for sharing yesterday, Jeanne, that you have always wanted to be present for the Sermon on the Mount.
ReplyDeleteI would have loved to have attended His Transfiguration! I am always blown away every time I read it, as though I am reading about it for the first time, every time. God Bless everyone. Amen.
Oh Yes Brie! That would be really something to see Him so radiant! We will see Him that way in the Glory Land. We will have all our questions answered and be with our loved ones and it will be a great reunion. We will understand what the fullness of God's love and glory really means. Something to look forward to. <3
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful that I am slowly learning that His love song is continual over me and IN me; Christ in me, the hope of glory... His Spirit in me singing in unison with my spirit.
ReplyDeleteAs Jeff mentioned above, the cacophony is a discord and not only is it in the world, but it also is in us. God is teaching me how to hear the discord of my thoughts, feelings, and even sometimes actions, but not to "listen" to them. If I try to silence the discord, it remains but if I let it play out, it is satisfied and becomes quite. What remains is truth.
I am learning to recognize thoughts for what they are; just thoughts. But truth remains. The Spirit in me knows truth.
This is a beautiful dance He is teaching me. It is not mastered quickly but as a child learns to walk, then run, then skip, it can be a beautiful process to behold.
Adding my prayers again of thanksgiving to continue what Mad Fox began last year.
KEITH --- This makes me break out with praise and thankgiving:
Delete"I loved you at your darkest."
Romans 5:8
In His Grip of Grace--- JJ
Keith, I loved your beautiful expression of love. He is our greatest Teacher."His love song is continual over me and in me, Christ in me, the hope of glory...Spirit in me singing in unison with my spirit" Thank you for opening your heart to us.
Delete"This is a beautiful dance He is teaching me"! Amen my brother.
Every day He is teaching us to separate the wheat from the chaff in our hearts and minds. Amen, the Spirit in us knows the truth.
God is Blessing all of us today.
ReplyDeleteAs I was driving to work this morning the words kept repeating in my spirit, "I rejoice over you with singing". My thoughts then went to "if he is singing and rejoicing over me, can I hear it? But even if I don't hear it, my spirit can dance with this truth. And I can also let the truth rise above my thoughts and hear His singing with faith."
ReplyDeleteMuch of my life has not gone as I have planned including my relationship with the woman I love. But life's circumstances do not negate the truth of His Joy over me and this Joy seaping in and becoming a part of my identity in Him.
Yes, these ideas are a stretch for me but they are truth. And as I am being guided into truth I am discovering His Joy which is not attached to my life circumstances. So I repeat again, this new awareness is not natural to my conditioned worldly thinking but by Grace it is being practiced ( yes I stumble often) and a part of my new thinking.
May you be blessed by His song over you.
I pray for God to guide you to love and fulfillment but I am so glad that you are realizing the truth of His Joy over you. It really is becoming a part of you that you can share with others, as you are doing with us. Thank you!
DeleteThanking You this morning Father, for the gift of waking up to Your love song and taking great delight in Your children who are called by Your name. We trust that when we take the liberty to ask, we will receive exceedingly and abundantly, to seek You, we shall surely find You in all Your glory, and when we knock, not just one door will open, but several doors. Thank You for all of Your promises that are Yes and Amen! May ALL who are asking for prayers and seeking You, receive answers that will, heal, restore, provide, protect, comfort and richly bless them, so that You can get the glory in Jesus. And may each and every one of us seek You, e still in Your Presence and walk in the five contagious faith found in the Gospel of John chapter 4:
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Continuing Faith (v. 49)
Confident Faith (v. 50)
Confirmed Faith (vv. 51-52) and
Contagious Faith (v. 53)
All of the glory and all of the honor are Yours alone Lord. Thank You for being El Elyon- The Most High God (Gen. 14:18-20). Thank You for being El Shaddai- Lord God Almighty (Gen. 17:1). Thank You for being Elohim- God of Power and Might (Gen. 1:1). Thank You for being Jehovah Jireh- The Lord Will Provide, and Thank You for being Jehovah Tsidkenu- The Lord our Righteousness (Jer. 23:6)!
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Maplewood - "May ALL who are asking for prayers and seeking You, receive answers that will, heal, restore, provide, protect, comfort and richly bless them, so that You can get the glory in Jesus." I receive your prayers.
DeletePraying for you as you pray for me.
Maplewood - Thank you for refreshing our memory with the names of God.
DeleteThanks dear Maplewood! Amen. You teach us well and I appreciate it.
DeleteHow Great Thou Art to answer our knocking with many open doors. May we all receive Your healing, restoration, provisions, protection comfort and endless blessings.
Amen Sassy Mom!
Thank you Lord for leading this Band of Believers! πΆ ♥️ π¦ God bless and love to all.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you dear Amanda.
ReplyDeletePraying for you to have a completely successful knee surgery, John S.
ReplyDeleteAlso praying for your trust in a good God Who supplies all our kneeds.
Much Love ❤ Brie
Praying with you dear Brie for John S's doctor to receive God's guidance during his knee surgery and that he receives God's healing through his recovery and return to perfect health! Thank You Jesus!
DeleteHeavenly Father, thank You for the singing and joy that You bestow upon me. You make me feel so special to You and that brings great rejoicing to my heart. You are God Almighty and yet You love me so much that You died to save me. You are so amazing and wonderful. I praise You Lord always. Thank You Jesus. I can't thank You enough.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear Janet! We can never give Him enough thanks and praise. We serve such a good, kind, powerful, and amazing God! I find myself thanking Him all through the day. Right up to when I lay my weary head down to say thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteAmen Janet & Jeanne! Gratitude is my daily prayer! Thank you Jesus! Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear ABC. When you’re filled will thanks and praise there’s no room for worry or doubt. He is above all.
DeleteIn preparation for today's devotion, Listen to the love song that I am continually singing to you. I take great delight in you...I rejoice over you with singing. The voices of the world can be a cacophony of chaos, pulling you this way and that. Instead of listening to those voices, try challenging them with My Word. Learn to take mini-breaks from the world, finding a place to be still in My Presence and listen to My voice.
ReplyDeleteOh were we ever blessed yesterday! So Keith could attend, his prayer group came to the Rehab Hospital and held their prayer service in a corner of the lobby, complete with a guitar, songs, TESTimonies, food, fellowship, laying of hands, etc. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. In Jesus' Name. π
They brought joy to our hearts, in keeping with Proverbs 17:22 A joyful heart is good medicine, along with living in continual dependence on Him.
Thank You Jesus! Amen.
That's awesome! A gift from above landing in the lobby. Love it!!!
DeleteHallelujah! What a glorious blessing! Keith was surrounded by God’s Grace and His Word, Healing, his brothers and sisters, music, yummy food and so much love. It doesn’t get any better than that! MSo happy for all of you! God is so good and faithful. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteMy best friend Loretta just told me her Mom who had been in Rehab for a fall got very ill and now is inconscious and is in Hospice. Loretta has been with her for a couple of days. But she is unresponsive. I sent her bible verses for comfort. Thank you for your prayers for her mother's healing or a peaceful passage, and strength and guidance and comfort for Loretta and her family. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeletePraying for the comforting presence, peace, strength and love of Jesus for family members as Loretta ministers to her Mother. Thank you Jeanne for comforting Loretta with Bible verses. You are loved.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your prayers a d kind words, dear Sassy Mom. My heart goes out to Loretta. God knows the words in her heart because she trusts in Him. He loves her Mom and is calling her home in His own timing. His will be done.
ReplyDeleteGod knows I have too much to do and not enough time to do it but He empowers me to do more than I think I can. So I will continue to say: Jesus, I trust You. He was so very faithful to my dear friend, Jessie. She told me the Doctor was able to remove many lesions from her Uterus that had given her much pain. Now she is beginning to feel so much better. God makes a way because He can do all things and He is faithful. Our prayers are powerful and the Name of Jesus is a life changer. We are well equipped to tackle anything that happens to us because His Armor, our Faith, His Word and His Promises are our ammunition and protection. Young Kyle who just had his spine and neck realigned sat up in his chair today and praised the Lord. It will be months till he runs around but I know he will. My cousin Beth told me her voice is getting stronger. She has stage 4 lung cancer but she has also surrendered her life to Jesus. He can do all things. And I am so blessed that He is healing me and so many others who are waiting on Him. Thank You Jesus for answered prayers for all of us. You are our everything.
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Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
Wait on the Lord and trust in His Word which lights our path every day. It is the Sword of the Spirit. We are prepared for anything.
Thank You Jesus!
Amen Jeanne π. God bless you and all your family and friends!
DeleteWonderful examples of God being in control and the power of prayers. Amen!!!
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Wonderful update, wonderful God! Continue oh Lord to touch Jessie, Kyle, Beth &, Jeanne with Your powerful healing in Jesus' name, amen! Hallelujah!πππ
DeleteThank you dear sisters. Yes! We sure serve an awesome and wonderful God. Trusting in all His Promises.
DeleteThank You Father for healing all of our weaknesses and Jessie, Kyle, and Beth in the powerful Name of Christ Jesus, Our Risen Lord. Amen.
And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:13). The LORD is with you while you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you. (2 Chronicles 15:2). Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face evermore! (1 Chronicles 16:11).
ReplyDeleteI just prayed the verse about seeking Him early and finding Him. Then I read your comment, but this came to my mind after reading the rest of it.Deuteronomy 31 6 lBe strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you and He will not leave you or forsake you.”
DeleteYou I seek dear Lord, always & forever! Hallelujah!
DeleteAmen and Amen! Asking, Knocking, Seeking always and forever!!!
DeleteHeavenly Father, thank You and bless Your holy name π π! I praise You Lord always! Thank You Jesus π. You are so amazing and wonderful! Let Your beautiful love song reign in my heart. Fill me up with Your glory! Let my heart delight in You Lord! Cast out all other voices and leave only Yours for me to hear and follow. Your Word is true and You are faithful. I trust in You Lord! In Jesus name, I pray, Amen π.
ReplyDeleteAmen π ♥️♥️♥️God is SO GOOD and He is a GOOD GOOD FATHER
DeleteAmen & amen!
DeleteAmen! Yes He Is!!!
DeleteBeautiful prayer dear Janet. May we all have a discerning Spirit to only hear His sweet voice. Amen.
Delete"The voices of the world are a cacophony of chaos, pulling you this way and that."
ReplyDeleteExcerpt from : C.S.Lewis 1939 Screwtape Letters :
Junior devil to senior devil, "So remind me what our plan is?"
Senior devil replies, "Our plan is very simple, it is to make so much noise in the world that mankind can no longer hear the voice of God".
Good morning ☀️ please say a prayer for me regarding a job. I have been at home for a long time raising my kids and taking care of my daughter with Crohns. It has been really hard adjusting especially learning to work with other people. I have always been super sensitive to peoples energies negative and positive. I am very outgoing and joyful for the most part but I have found that most people are just in the daily grind. It has been really easy to protect my peace and joy at home but work has been challenging. Thanks everyone ❤️
ReplyDeletePrayers to you Anonymous in your job! Amen
DeletePray for your coworkers. Stay in gratitude for them to carry the work load. We never know what aches the hearts and minds of others, but we can always pray that our peace can become theirs.
DeleteJoining prayers for you dear Anonymous that God will strengthen in you in your daily work and heal your daughter in Crohns and be brought to the people who will receive you with love and appreciation. Guard God's peace within you above all. The true peace and joy are from our faith in Him. The world has little to offer but He has everything to offer. God bless you in every part of your life. May you get the rest you need too. Thank You Jesus!
DeleteYou are all such a blessing to me to read your gratitude and to be reminded how blessed we are in trusting in our savior with all of the struggles in this world. Thank you for this blog. I read it daily.
ReplyDeletePraying right now dear Anonymous. The Lord is with you & He is for you. He hears every beat your heart makes, He is fully aware of your outcry for help. His timing is perfect! Always for your good & for the glory of His name! Hang tight, trust, trust, trust. Wait on Him! πππ
DeleteDear heavenly Father, thank you for your continual "love song" to me. Keep me focused on "Your song" and not the noises of this world attempting to pull me away from You. I love You Jesus! Amen
ReplyDeleteAmen to that dear ABC! Jesus, Thank You for giving me ears to hear Your song above all else. Amen.
DeletePrayers going out to all listed above. May He wrap his loving arms around you all in comfort and peace.
ReplyDeletePlease add to your prayers a friend of mine who's daughter Regina has a massive brain bleed. She is in her early 20's and has had these issues for four years now. Thank you all.
Putting Regina on my prayer list and joining all prayers for her perfect healing.
ReplyDeleteThank You Father God for stopping the bleeding immediately and healing Regina completely and guiding her doctors to resolve her problems and bring her back to good health and comfort and thank. You also for bringing peace of mind to her family in the powerful Name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
More prayers requested for another conversation that will take place today. May all my words be Spirit Guided. In keeping with today's devotion, Dear Heavenly Father, God, would You override the voices of the world that are a cacophony of chaos, pulling us this way and that? Would You give us Your Word instead?
ReplyDeleteAsking, Seeking, and Knocking. In Jesus' Name. AMEN !
Praying for guidance and direction from the Holy Spirit. May your flesh be quiet and your Spirit be alive and in charge. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen π.
DeleteBrie joining in prayer that the Holy Spirit would guide you and give you the words needed.
DeletePraying for your conversation. May His guidance, direction and wisdom be provided in abundance. God bless
DeleteEars to hear, words backed by HIS love, with one day's portion of grace and mercy flow into your conversations today!
DeleteBrie, entering this conversation late in the evening. Hoping that all went well.
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So busy with my mom and her doctor appointments. Praying with you all. Looking forward to hearing the fruit of that conversation because God is in charge.
DeleteSorry for adding so late, Brie, but you and your brother and family are in my prayers and thoughts. Blessings to you all.
DeleteFor no good reason, am on the overnight watch. Read the entire blog here, something I rarely do, due to time. Thus, a post!
ReplyDelete4 years after the height of the pandemic, the world and the USA are still in desperate need of prayer. In a bible study yesterday, we talked of the serious political divide, world tensions, and the eruption of lawlessness. To me it echoes the 60's and early 70's.
Some argue that history repeats itself because we fail to learn. Could the new Vietnam "divide" be Ukraine, Syria - Yemen - Iran, and Israel - Gaza? Are "protests", echoes of the past? My real concern is the feeling of helplessness of citizens also to the lawlessness of non-citizens, even terrorists, or gangs crossing our borders. In the 60's, these tensions were exacerbated by the deaths of both John and Robert Kennedy, and Martin Luther King. Pray that somehow we can reduce the tensions, and move, regress, to lower animus towards a fellow citizen who differs in opinion.
The only "path" is that of Jesus Christ. One life given for us, He is the example. He gave His life as a total act of love. He did not kill His opposition, He did not ignore those marginalized by society, and He most certainly acted in kindness to all those who were in need. Yes, he responded to His persecuting leaders but He did not use anything but His voice, despite being able to have Angels to free Him or "smite" His tormentors. No, He prayed for them on the cross. In this Holy season, let us do as our Lord did, pray, pray, and pray some more.
Father, Jesus, Spirit, heal this nation, raise leaders who can unite the American spirit of cooperation, and help us to lead the world once again to peace. In your Name we pray. Amen.
Thank You God for MadFox. For no apparent reason, I am also on Nightwatch, and like MadFox did, I also read every post, hoping to quiet the cacophony of voices and lean into Your One True Voice. I am an AskerSeekerKnocker waiting on You Lord. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
DeletePrayerfully joining into MadFox's prayer...Father, Jesus, Spirit, heal this nation, raise leaders who can unite the American spirit of cooperation, and help us to lead the world once again to peace. In your Name we pray...
DeleteLet Your Peace begin with me. Let now be the moment.
In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Joining in prayer with you Madfox and Brie. Please help us be united in the Body of Christ and stand fast in the liberty by which Christ has made us free. Help us show the world the power and glory of our Lord and Savior. In Jesus name, we pray, Amen π.
DeleteYes! Joining in with Janet, Brie & MadFox. In Jesus name. Hallelujah!❤️ππ
DeleteBrie, Let there be peace on earth, let it begin with me.
Deletehttps://youtu.be/2yG7P1gNVjo?si=kr3gee1PlUtI7icp
Who knew?
DeleteASK is an acronym!
Ask.
Seek.
Knock.
You LinkedIn in an awesome song Sassy Mom, a perfect fitting for activating today's devotion.
Delete...Listen to the love song that I am continually singing to you...
While listening, the Holy Spirit said , Duh! If not with each so called CHRISTian, How else can peace begin?
Busy day but Janet and I were blessed because my mom loved her new Gastro doctor who prescribed some meds that will hopefully give her a better quality of life. God is so good! So glad I found time to read your posts! I’m joining in your prayers and trusting in our Way Maker to turn our world around. So many people need Jesus right now.. Dear MadFox, you sure spoke the truth! “The only "path" is that of Jesus Christ”. In this fallen world we must stand on the Rock that never crumbles. I pray for God to change the hearts of His people, especially those in positions of authority. They should be good examples in the way they speak, treat others, and live their lives. We sure do need leaders that follow after righteousness. And we need God to change the hearts of so many ungodly people. We need Him to renew our spirits too. We must do our part by being good witnesses for Him. We need peace on earth more than ever now. We should all try to be more like Jesus. Staying in His Presence, in His Word, and in His Peace is the best way.
DeleteAmen, all!
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