Waiting on Me means directing your attention to Me in hopeful anticipation of what I will do. It entails trusting Me with every fiber of your being, instead of trying to figure things out yourself. Waiting on Me is the way I designed you to live: all day, every day. I created you to stay conscious of Me as you go about your daily duties.
I have promised many blessings to those who wait on Me: renewed strength, living above one's circumstances, resurgence of hope, awareness of My continual Presence. Waiting on Me enables you to glorify Me by living in deep dependence on Me, ready to do My will. It also helps you to enjoy Me; in My Presence is fullness of Joy.
Lamentations 3:24-26
English Standard Version
English Standard Version
“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”
“therefore I will hope in him.”
The Lord is good to those who wait for him,
to the soul who seeks him.
to the soul who seeks him.
It is good that one should wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
for the salvation of the Lord.
Isaiah 40:31
English Standard Version
but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.
Psalm 16:11
New King James Version
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
My Prayer
Waiting Lord is not something that I automatically do. It is a trial often to wait in this culture that tells me I can have anything I want now. I am so impatient Lord. I notice in life how entertainment, comfort, peace, safety are expectations and often mandatory parts of each day for me, that I am trained daily to never have to wait. Teach me Lord to wait on You for Your timing. And waiting can be a good thing. I want to trust in Your timing. I want to rest in the fact that your timing is perfect. Forgive me for always thinking that my way is the best way. Help me Lord! Help me Lord to wait!
Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. If you haven't already, please purchase the book and support the author.
Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. If you haven't already, please purchase the book and support the author.
Since My awaking day 1.18.18, and after losing 7 years of my life. I am now seeing a clearer picture. Growing up I went to church every Sunday. I went to summer Church camps. I was baptized at age 16 and I also rededicated my life in 12/2004. I was an active church goer. However I didn’t fully live a life of right. However since 1.18.18 my whole life / being has changed. It’s been good and bad. Areas of this life that never were issues for me are now issues. I have wholeheartedly learned to be thankful for the bad and the good. I’ve also realize that this life and the path I’m on is not of my control, sure I make decisions and choices. I realize that if it’s Gods will and if I pray about all things and live an obedient life. It’s all for the better. ⚓️❤️
ReplyDeleteYour words remind me of Romans 5:1 - since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Peace is a wonderful thing for as you say it transcends the events of our lives. Thanks for testifying of Him. Continue to be blessed.
DeleteI bought the book. But its been loved so much it's missing pages& I have it all taped together. Its almost like with all the reading I've been doing. The meek,sick,weak,faint of heart that's where you'll find him. Like the story of the banquet. I'm blessed I pray I'm chosen.
DeleteYou are chosen, Anonymous, as are we all. 1st Chosen. Next, Acceptance! Glad you accepted the Holy Spirit's invitation to come into this prayer room. We are blessed to "see" you here. 🙏 In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
DeleteThank you for putting these up. My grandmother bought that whole side of the family these books in remembrance of my grandfather when he passed. It sat on a shelf for about a year and when it was time for me to come back to the Lord I picked it up and of course the message for that day was just what I needed at that time. Since then I have purchased several copies for other family members and friends. But occasionally when I travel I may forget to bring my copy along and it is great to be able to look them up.
ReplyDeleteBless you and may the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
I am always trying to figure everything out. I believed that if I sat and thought about everything and figured it out I could avoid any mishaps, pain, misunderstandings. But it never has work that way. To me that just meant I needed to try harder... Just stay a few steps ahead of God and I can make everything right. But it is never worked out that way. I'm trying to learn how to wait and anticipate what God is going to do.
ReplyDeleteI can so relate to your comments! I have always tried to "fix" a situation. Think it through. jump through the hoops, all of them.--for resolution. Some situations were not in my control, it was not Gods will. I would try and "force a resolution" and I would end up battered and bruised and no further for it!! No calm, no resolution, no understanding. It ALL came in time. It all came on Gods time. Resolution, understanding, patience, faith, trust....Amen.
DeleteA year later....I'm still learning ABC...blessings to you
DeleteABC, yes anything but wait. Lord please help us to choose to wait for you. Your way is best. It is always the only choice at the end.
DeleteIts a learning process for all of us. We need to be ready to yield and learn . Thanks for sharing ABC
DeleteI sure can relate to that ABC. I must remember my agenda may not be God’s agenda for me. Yes Min Ahadi! The yielding is often the hardest part. We must be patient and surrender to Him so He can show us the way.
DeleteProverbs 3:5-6 is so easy to quote but so hard to live. I too have spent way too much time trying to figue everything out rather that taking it FIRST to God and waiting on Him. My prayer of late has been "Lord, teach me to think less and pray more." Then my thinking can align with him and not be in my own undertanding. AMP says "5 Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding.
Delete6 In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths."
Amen! Welcome, JoelB!
DeleteI like the amp version .... clearly states the promise God offers us ...He will direct and make straight and plain our paths.
Delete5 years later and your prayers are still my prayers, 🫛 4🐔 and ABC. Thank be to God for this 🎁 in the present, In His Time. His Resolution. His Understanding. His Patience. my faith. my trust. my wait.
DeleteI believe in miracles and wonders and not just when I see them, but because I Believe He is who He says He is. And I am who He says I am. Thank you Jesus for answered prayers.
DeleteAmazing read!! So inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThere is peace in knowing that God has the answers. I am now experiencing that moment when I've done everything I know to do and now I wait...it is a blessing to read Isaiah 41:3 and be guaranteed that doing that will bring great results.
ReplyDeleteBask in His presence as you wait Norah, then your eyes will be fixed on Him & not the waiting. It's so hard isn't to not be anxious? Praying with you as you wait.
Delete"There is peace in knowing that God has the answers" Amen. So right, Norah! KS
DeleteStill true and timeless!
DeleteGod has all the answers, teach us to wait on you Lord ! We think we are in control when we have wealth , health and strength, but You Father are in complete control. I have been homeschooling two wonderful children and now the mum wouldn't pay me ! She is not picking up my calls or responding to messages. I have brought the issue to the cross.God knows we need rent and food . May God be glorified
DeleteTrusting with every fiber of my being is an interesting concept for me that is far deeper than just reading it over and over again. I 100% want to trust God with every fiber of my being but trust is something or me that is built not gifted. If someone asks me if I trust God my initial answer is yes but as I read this this morning and meditated on it I realized that I don't trust him consistently and that trust is something that is being built brick-by-brick to build the foundation of my life in him. So Lord thank you for being the one that I want to trust with every fiber of my being and I know you've done your part. Please help and give me strength in my weakness to do my part. I love you Lord!
ReplyDeleteThat's just my thoughts though.
I like your perception RiseUp. Brick by brick. It gives me hope. It does take time. Thank you.😊
DeleteThank you RiseUp! Good illustration!
DeleteThis is my prayer as well RiseUp.��. I feel so incredibly blessed to have found this blog. Thank each of you for sharing openly. This feels like a safe place of peace, love and joy; Gods presence!♥️ No judgement. Such a rare a beautiful blessing in this crazy world. God bless each of you
DeleteBrick by brick, indeed. When I surrender and trust, He comes through EVERY TIME. The building blocks now as I learn are with the "little" things. The more I see how He works, the bigger the blocks get. And I can confidently trust in the"big" things and circumstances. Thank you Jesus, for building my foundation with you!
DeleteLove that RiseUp! We must exercise our trust muscles and build that foundation brick by brick!
DeleteStep by step
DeleteBit by bit
Stone by stone
BRICK BY BRICK
Step by step
Day by day
Mile by mile
I'm Going His Way
When things don’t turn out as I was hoping they would, I try to remember that God knows the desires of my heart and His plans are to prosper me, not to harm me. It makes it easier to wait.
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DeleteWaiting. A word in today's world that is viewed as unnecessary. Today, He promises to give you what is needed to make it through the trials encountered TODAY. The challenge is that by giving us intelligence and free will, we can worry about future potential outcomes. But what God has promised is peace if we turn it all over to Him by praying and being conscious of Him throughout our day.
ReplyDeleteFather, the world is a hectic and seemingly defying your Love of all. Your children lament their lack of abundance and yet try to accumulate without including You. Father, I pray that You will help me to wait on You and to hold the hand of others who are impatient as well. Today, I will wait and be blessed in doing so. Amen.
Amen!!
DeleteAmen
DeleteEvery year, every day, always good messages from you, Mad Fox. Thanks! KS
DeleteIsn't that the truth, KS? Miss you MadFox - maybe I have just missed your posts. I bring this up first thing in the morning and try to check in during the day. Sometimes I miss posts. Anyway - hope all is well.
DeleteWaiting in joyful expectation with you and your team today, Mad🦊 for all good news!
DeleteIsaiah 40:31
English Standard Version
but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.
Psalm 16:11
New King James Version
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. 🙏♥️
Waiting with you dear Audra!
DeleteMadFox, You are in our hearts and our prayers. Trusting in the faithfulness of our God. Waiting to hear good news.
Isaiah 40:31 is one of my “go to’s” It saved me after I had arthroscopy surgery on my knee a long time ago. I also have always loved Psalm 16:11. Pondering about the FULLNESS of JOY. only found in His presence. How blessed we are.
Thank you MadFox! Amen.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's almost hilarious how the Jesus Calling devotion matches my current struggle. Yesterday "waiting" was a key word in my prayers because I've been made to wait lately. Waiting and patience aren't among my high points. And, I prayed about it all day. And, this morning, there is my answer and inspiration, in today's devotion. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jesus for communicating with me and giving all I need to sustain me in this day. Tomorrow will be there when it comes. Today is my only concern an I will wait in anticipation of all the things you will present me in this day.
I just came by this morning to once again say how lifted I am to see so many people coming to share their love and need of Jesus. How cool is it to have perfect strangers inspiring each other, sharing their struggles, giving us the knowledge that we are not alone in our own struggles. It just fills me up and starts my day right! Thanks to you all!
As we begin to learn how to live a more full, "present moment" type life, striving to serve others first we will become vessels for Christ that others might see his face in our actions and character. Through this journey of striving, we will be strengthened ourselves.
I just love reading these posts and love the idea of so many people seeking the same thing as me. Christ is already working through each of us. Amazing, huh? Just perfect!
Blessings to all and I love you all, and thank you Jesus for making the path straight!
peace
Your words blessed me Allen! Thanks again for sharing your heart of love for God with us!
DeleteAnd, a special thanks to the Payton Family for making this space available to us all. Can you believe how many people are lifted by this?! I bet you had no idea how important your site would become.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jesus, and bless the Payton Family for their good works! Amen
Yes! Thank you Payton family and God bless you!
DeleteBless each of you
In Jesus name
Amen ��♥️
Amen! God bless the Payton Family for starting this beautiful Family in Christ.
DeleteYes..today's reading is so inspiring and gives me thoughts to remember and hang onto all day. I too, am learning to wait on the Lord. Trust,hope, and wait.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you have made this daily devotional available online and for free. I don’t have to bring the hard copy when I pack up for vacation. You know how airline nes policies are regarding luggage! Only Southwest is generous in this regard. I LOVE Jesus Calling. Among all the many devotional I have, I consider this particular Sarah Young devotional the best. It makes Christianity so simple and personal; not churchy. I have the rest of Sarah’s succeeding devotionals, but I find this first one the most anointed, written under God’s unction. I first discovered it as a $5 bargain at Family Christian Bookstore. No one has heard of it. I bought a few copies to give away. I fell in love with it, and bought more to give away. That was perhaps 2 decades ago by now. So glad it has sold 20 million copies by now. Even Catholics and the unchurched love it! Thank you, Sarah, for being obedient to the Lord and His call on your last life. Your life testimony is inspiring!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how all of the comments from 2018 & 2019 are STILL relevant in 2020! I am preparing to go to a celebration of life for my father-in-love who didn't treat me like an in-law. He was 83, and a good guy. During this waiting period to lay him to rest, I am learning no matter what, GOD is still in control! WE are unable to have a funeral but are allowed a small graveside gathering. This pandemic is moving me closer to GOD more and more because I realize, waiting is all I can do until GOD steps in and makes a move! I have been blessed from all the comments and agree this site is a true blessing from GOD! Please keep our family in your prayers, as we will pray for yours!
ReplyDeleteIN HIS LOVE
God's daughter, may God bless you and your family and keep you. Praying for strength, comfort and peace at this time.
DeleteMaplewood NJ
God's daughter - you're in my prayers. Blessings to you and your family this day. KS
DeleteGod's daughter - "GOD is still in control!" AMEN. My husband's favorite expression.
Delete"God Is in control and you just can't beat it." RDS
Gods daughter,
DeleteGOD BLESS YOU. praying for u.
God's daughter --- Lifting you and your family up to The Throne of Grace. May the Lord cover you with His Grace, Mercy, Strength and Peace. AMEN and AMEN
DeleteAmen, God's daughter! This Pandemic has brought so many back to God and strengthened their faith. We who stand on the Rock, the Cornerstone, are not allowing ourselves to be enveloped in fear. Instead, this is when we realize our faith is being tested. We must Wait on the Lord, with long suffering, gratitude and hope. He has never left us and never will. He knows our fears and our tired hearts. We pray because we know God is so faithful in his own timing. This tragedy is turning people's hearts towards their Maker. They know they need Him more than ever. I believe after this passes, and I know it will, we will be united in our faith, and our love for each other will be more powerful. What a joyful day when we will finally be able to hug each other safely, and help those in need and those who mourn for their loved ones. We will be able to walk our faith in such an active way, and our hearts will be brimming with thanksgiving. Be
Deleteblessed my dear JC Family. We are truly of one accord and you have been encouraging me for many years. Thank you. Jeanne
Thank you, Lord, for the love we receive from families into which we marry.
DeleteWe celebrate your father in law , God's daughter. Thank God for his life and when God says all things works for His good....I pray that your walk with God has grown closer one year later .
DeleteAmen Min Ahadi! Beautifully said. It really hits home after being at a Funeral today for a wonderful woman, Martha, who was taken too soon by Covid. Praying for your dear Mother that she is improving. God is with her.
DeleteLoving Father, Thank You for another day. Awaken my spirit and cause me to always desire the future You have for me. Please keep me from making foolish shortcuts. Though I thought I’d be in a far better place in my life at this time, I'm still grateful to You for where I am and thank You for the many blessings in my life. I know You are wise and good and I trust that you are working something far more wonderful than I ever imagine. Please grant me the patience and strength of Joseph to wait patiently for Your perfect timing. I thank You and ask this in Jesus’ name.
ReplyDeleteWaiting at times can become excruciating, but the reward from God is indescribable. What we should desire, is wanting God to help us want the future that only He can provide for us, a future that He has written in all His inscrutable wisdom! We should desire for God to tell us that our salvation is NOT speed or compromise, but in RETURNING and REST. We should ask for our strength to be in quietness and trust, instead of fantasies. We tend to daydream about a fancier life instead of thanking God for the one we have. We should look at the book of Isaiah 40:31 and say: Lord, I wait for You to answer my prayers, deliver me, save Your people, provide for my needs, renew my strength, but most importantly reveal Your glory, to do what only You can do! God can accomplish what we can’t. Therefore, we should wait on Him because we are helpless without Him!
We are in the season of Lent (Bob, thanks for your insights every day on this), Easter is around the corner, the Holiest of all seasons for Christians, but here we are, fearing on what we have NO control over. Let’s glorify God and live in deep dependence on Him and enjoy Him, because in His Presence is fullness of joy!
Dear Heavenly Father, When it is all said and done, teach us to wait for a new world, where righteousness will bursts through air and sky as declared in 2 Peter 3:13. Teach us to wait for a new body that will finally delivered us from death and decay as declared in Romans 8:23. Most of all, remind us that we are waiting for our King, Jesus Christ and that underneath all of our waiting in this world, we have hope that will not disappoint. Our King will soon come and those who wait for Him will not be put to shame (Psalm 25:3). No matter how mundane, and no matter how far off from the world of our dreams, today is the day that the Lord has made. It is a gift He has given us, so even as we wait, let’s rejoice and be glad in today!
Peace and blessings to all.
Maplewood, NJ
Maplewood NJ your faith and wisdom amazes me every day. Thank you that you write your words here. Peace and Blessings to you.
DeleteI agree, Maplewood! I love reading your words - so eloquent, yet humble and you chase right to the point. Your prayers are mine.
DeleteThank u Maplewood such truth from God. Blessings to you
DeleteWow ....what a blessing this is . I was so inspired by your message Mapplewood .
DeleteLove this, again!!! Thank you, Maplewood ♥️
DeleteThank you for your generosity of wisdom and spirit! It is always in time. I just loved your words:
Delete“What we should desire, is wanting God to help us want the future that only He can provide for us,” Good food for my soul!💗
God bless you and your loved ones, God’s daughter, as you lay this beautiful soul to rest...a celebration for a life well lived and loved. He is There...now..
ReplyDeleteDear JC Warriors, praying for you as you pray for me.
ReplyDeleteYes Maplewood today is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. I pray for all the suffering in this world. One way or another we are all suffering. We are keeping our eyes open seeking Jesus always for he is in control and he is our hope, our peace. My heart goes out to all; I'm praying for all and I feel your prayers for me. Jesus we trust in you; thank you for giving us your Holy Spirit, our helper.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear LCA. We all have crosses to bear but the Lord shares our burdens and makes them light. Our hope is always in the Lord. Resting in His love and peace.
DeleteBlessing and prayers for you, God's daughter. What a blessing to have a Father-in-love like yours! Praying that your small gathering has an abundance of love.
ReplyDeletePraying for everyone and also amazed at the pertinence of today's devotion resonates in 2020. I do find myself waiting "in hopeful anticipation," of how He will deliver us from this current-day pandemic. I know He has the solution. It has been a moment-by-moment walk with my Lord as I decide whether or not I really need to go out or stay home; call someone or see them face-to-face; handle calls from concerned citizens and keep my voice cheerful when they are full of dread. Each case is different and it is only by His grace that I know how to handle each concern.
Continued prayers for all of you and your loved ones. Mine are seeing deliverance in various areas of their lives (my daughter finally got approval to work remotely AND be paid). My sister-in-love convinced us all that she just had a bad day and night on Tues/Wed and that she is fine not having 24/hr a day caregivers. We continue to pray for her. One dear friend welcomed a new grandson into the world and another had a Facetime Birthday celebration. People adjust and my heart goes out to those who are alone and feel so isolated. Lord, let them know that they aren't alone. You are closer than their very breath. Let that companionship grow and become very real to them.
God Bless, JC Family as we take these words to heart, "I have promised many blessings to those who wait on Me: renewed strength, living above one's circumstances, resurgence of hope, awareness of My continual Presence."
Trusting His promises dear Norah and leaning on His past faithfulness.
Delete"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10)
ReplyDelete(Matthew 11:1-6) With His instruction to us completed, Jesus says it is now time to get back to the purpose for which He is sent. He gets up and starts heading down the road to the next town. It is decision time for all of us. We have just listened to Him describe all that we will encounter in being His witnesses; hardship, persecution, rejection, acceptance, healing, wholeness, gratitude. To a man, we all get up and follow after Him. How could we not? As Peter would declare, "Only You have spoken to us of true and abundant life." We don't get too far down the road when some of John's (the one who baptized Jesus) come up to us. They tell us John has been imprisoned for some time by Herod. He asked us to ask You, "Are You really the Messiah or should we expect another?" Jesus shows no disdain at the question. He simply points their attention to the things that He is doing; the blind are gaining sight, lame are walking again, lepers are being cleansed, deaf hear, the dead are being raised and the poor are being lifted up from their poverty. In other words, see the love that is being shown. Where there is faith in Him, blessings are abounding. Let John know these things for these are the evidence that God has sent the Messiah just as foretold by the prophets. Tell John to take heart in the misery of his present circumstances. God is moving and his life of faith has not been in vain.
After a life of faithfully serving God, John finds himself imprisoned for speaking the truth in love to Herod on God's behalf. Certainly that is something that would make any of us wobble in our faith as apparently it had for John. As I contemplated that this morning while outside in my quiet time, I looked around and saw the beauty of creation, the trees of green, red roses too, skies of blue, white clouds passing by, the love of my wife and children and of my many friends. My gaze came to rest on the cross and the ultimate act of love of God to save us all. Yes, it is as Louie Armstrong sang "What a Wonderful World", and it is all about the love of God for each of us. The story of coronavirus in our midst is so small to the greater story being played out in the love of God. Though it may imprison us in various ways, Jesus IS the Messiah and there is much evidence of that truth. Let us see all the good and be steadied in our faith. If you think He is good at what He is doing now, "you ain't seen nothing yet".
Be blessed brothers and sisters, Jesus IS Lord so wash your hands and extend them to someone in need. God be with you. With love, Bob
We are so grateful and blessed to have met new neighbors that live around the corner! Our fridge water went out a couple nights ago and I asked if they might have any extra purified water to share, maybe a gallon or a few bottles! We would have appreciated any! Praise God! They showed up with 4 cases of 49 bottles! This is God in Action! Thank y’all so much for sharing! We are so incredibly grateful! Prayers for All!
DeleteKindness is contagious! Let’s continue to help one another!
God bless and stay safe
Brandy 💖🙏💖
(Leaving their names out as they do not have a garage full but just enough now for their family).
I wanted to share this. Through all
We will see the very best of humanity as well as the worst. Gods love is greater than All! Praying for each and everyone! Love and prayers for our JC Payton family and for the world! Heading out to mow our lawn now! These weeds are growing crazy fast!
Bob --- Your sentence that said "If you think He is good at what He is doing now, "you ain't seen nothing yet" gave me GOOSEBUMPS!!! I know it deep in my soul that the Lord is doing a MIGHTY Work within all of us and we will see REVIVAL and the Lord's HARVEST for His Kingdom! We do indeed serve an AWESOME GOD!!! Thank you and bless you Bob for sharing.
DeleteI just had to have a listen, Bob! Thanks for the song call-out!
Deletehttps://youtu.be/VqhCQZaH4Vs
Like JJ, I loved that statement and believe “We ain’t seen nothing yet”’! I still believe the best is yet to come.
DeleteMakes me here you say,Be still and know that I am God! Which I have had trouble with. Wanting to make decisions quickly or want things now,on my timing.thank you Lord for helping me be patient and be still,knowing it's your timing and your will.thy will be done,not mine! Amen
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, Tiffany! That exact scripture has been resonating to me for I know God is speaking! This is His time, not ours! This is time for healing not only of man but beasts in the fields! Healing that is needed on His creation! He is showing Who is...I AM!
DeleteThis is the time and of the hour to hear from Our Lord in the midst of trials!🙏 Blessings upon you and your family! Amen!
Amen Amen 🙏💖🙏
DeleteWe live in a impatient culture and while we guarded the front door from allowing its evils in, we left the back door open and impatience has slipped in unnoticed. What lessons are we learning during these times? We must come out of these times standing on higher ground to His glory. Today's reading is a guide for that to happen. Praying for all of us to 'get it'.
DeletePowerful. Thank you for posing the questions, Bob.
DeleteVery powerful indeed GTT! One year later and there is still so much in these older posts that could have been written today! We have surely faced many challenges but God has held our hands and led us through them and He’s not going anywhere. We are well taken care of.
DeletePlease pray for my niece Heather, her husband Lucio, my brother in law Mike (her dad) my nephew Mikey (her brother) all have symptoms and are in self quarantine. My soul sings out to thee my savior God. How Great Thou Art. Oh! these little moments of fear.
ReplyDeleteHear our prayers, O Lord, for Rebecca and her family members infected with this virus. We pray for healing and wholeness to return in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray for all who are ill or may become ill, giving thanks for all who have recovered. Lord, hear our prayer. Amen
DeleteLoveconquersall - Joining all warriors in prayer for your loved ones. "How Great Thou Art" AMEN!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh. HOW GREAT THOU ART!♥️🎶
DeleteVince Gill and Amy Grant ♥️🎶 link
https://youtu.be/eh6Xailu7Cw
A woman of great faith and a God fearing man praying..you give me comfort and I thank you. Thank you all.
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray for you and your family dear LCA.
DeleteTHE ARREST
ReplyDeleteAll the disciples feet have been washed in a most loving fashion. The Passover has been celebrated filled with love one for another. Jesus has retreated to a favorite place of His to commune with His Father. His spirit has been renewed in His time with the Father. Now, all ‘hell’ breaks lose in one final effort to destroy the plan of salvation.
The first sin to be experienced is betrayal by someone dearly loved. Jesus knew who would betray Him. Did He guard His heart to reduce the pain in Judas’ kiss of friendship? Did He give Judas any less attention than He gave the others? Did He wash Judas’ feet any less lovingly? When He offered Judas the bread with the sweet haroseth upon it, was it a hollow gesture much as Judas’ kiss would be? Personally, I think not; for someone who shows unconditional love cannot guard their heart for then the love is no longer unconditional. It is hard to imagine from our human perspective how Jesus could love Judas unconditionally but our God does not love like sinful humanity loves. Our God loves fully and completely every child of His without exception and I am glad He does for I have given God plenty of reason to love me less but God is incapable of doing so. I guess God does have limitations in that God cannot love less.
So, then, how did it feel to be betrayed with a hollow gesture of love by Judas who was loved as much as the others? In light of the above, it had to have cut deeply into His heart. Jesus was on the verge of suffering an unbelievable amount of physical pain at the hands of those in power, how did the pain of betrayal compare? Those of you who have suffered betrayal would know that the suffering of a heart broken by betrayal is worse; for a physical wound has pain for a short time and then the wound heals but a broken heart can last a lifetime. That was the pain Jesus felt in Judas’ betrayal, the first sin He felt in His Passion that was starting to unfold.
If you have been betrayed in your life by someone you have given yourself to, know that Jesus felt and feels your pain. God be with you. With love, Bob.
YUUUP! BOB, One of my greatest hurts was akin to Psalm 55:12 It was not an enemy who taunted me—then I could have borne it; I could have hidden and escaped. 13 But it was a human friend and companion like myself, my companion and my friend. 14 What fellowship we had, what wonderful discussions as we walked together to the Temple of the Lord on holy days....
DeleteForgiveness took me a lonnnnng time to process and I am still processing forgiveness like a thorn in my side that keeps me thankfully humble. For whatever it's worth, In Jesus' Name. Amen
It was extremely difficult to forgive and let go of the anger, pain and hurt of being betrayed by a friend. I would call them "my Judas". It felt like swallowing the biggest pill of pride. But I feel better after being able to set it free from me. It took a very heavy weight off me. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteIt is difficult to forgive especially when we think it was our right .Please please God teach me to forgive, show me and prompt me to do it every single day! May I not sleep when I have unforgiveness in my heart !
DeleteLOL!Even Christ Jesus was hurt and disappointed that the very people He loved and cared for, turned against Him. But He endured because He came about His Father's business, He endured because He is Love, He endured to redeem and set us free, He endured because it was His Father's will for Him to be the Sacrificial Lamb. It wasn't a pleasant experience, no it wasn't, but it had to have happened for us to have a place in His Father's Kingdom. Jesus' pain, hurt and suffering can't be compare to what we experience from people we love, but He sure is the only one who understands how it feels, why we feel the way we do and without condemnation, He loves us nevertheless and instructs us to forgive, and keep our eyes fixed on Him. When expressing those pain and hurt, let it not be considered sign of weakness, unforgiveness, or validation, but rather testimonies of endurance.
DeleteAs Brie rightfully puts it, "It's like a thorn in my side that keeps me thankfully humble."
Thank God for JESUS that He understands, loves us and wants us to forgive as He forgave. He did it on the cross for us, and that's a blessed assurance that we too can and must forgive.
Thanks for sharing Bob.
Maplewood NJ
So, here's my question, Bob, what if you've been the betrayer as well as the betrayed? Having been both, yet forgiven for being the betrayer, I still STRUGGLE daily with guilt of something 26 years ago. I've been forgiven yet won't let myself accept forgiveness. While I say often, "Lord, I thank you that your mercies are greater/bigger than my mistakes" I can't get it to sink in and move past it. While I've been betrayed, it's been easier, if you will, to forgive those betrayals than allowing me to feel forgiveness for this 26 year old mistake. Does that make sense to anyone? As much scripture as I recite to move forward and not behind, the shame and guilt creep in. Any guidance and help to forgive myself is appreciated. While I'm embarrassed to share, I feel safe in this JC family.
DeleteI am often reminded that when we are born again by our faith, ALL sins are cast into the sea of forgiveness. NJS, look to your faith in the Truth, there is only ONE judge, and it's not any of us. We are forgiven. Thank you Jesus!
DeleteBless you, Audra. Thank you for reminding me of this. 🥰
DeleteThanks for sharing NJS, and Yes! you are safe in this family, as are we all.
DeletePerhaps, could forgiving yourself daily be the thorn in your side that keeps you thankfully humble and daily forgiving, thereby making room for all His New Mercies ??
With Love to all of you, from me.
Wow! Really powerful responses to Bob’s wonderful teaching today. The person who was hardest to forgive for me was a doctor who did my knee surgery a long time ago. I have been a runner since I was 22 and started running marathons when I was 40. Running was so important to me and then I tore my meniscus and after the surgery there was something wrong with my leg. I couldn’t even play my guitar because I couldn’t stand the weight of it on my leg. My MRI plainly said I had a necrotic lesion on my weight bearing patella but my doctor said it had to be a mistake since I was young and healthy. So he ordered weight bearing therapy. After I followed his instructions I could hardly walk and my leg was so messed up many doctors said I would never run again. But I just kept trusting in the Lord and now I am still running maybe just 1-3 miles but without any pain in my knees. God was so faithful. It took me 3 years to get better from what that doctor did to me and it took me 6 years to forgive him in my heart. We must forgive because He forgives us.
DeleteThe answer is, if you eat or drink, or if you do anything, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
ReplyDeleteThank You Jesus. Praise You Lord always 🙏 🙌.
Amen dear Janet! Give God your glory glory in everything you do.
DeleteI love the constant reminder that God gives us to trust Him . He knows how we are , we trust in the vaccine, money , spouses or jobs etc. He wants to be the focus of our attention every since time. When we do that all things will fall into place .I am reminded of when Peter was walking on water while he kept his eyes on Jesus and as soon as he lost his focus he began to sink and Jesus reached out and grabbed Him! Thank God we have a saviour who constantly reaches out to us ! We are not alone , Jesus wants to show us amazing things .....help Lord to focus on you !
ReplyDeleteIt amazes me, pre and post covid, how trusting and patient we are as passengers on trains, cruiseships, airplanes, taxis, uber's, etc. with people we don't know, oftentimes, can't see, and may never see again, yet we trust them enough to ride behind them, let them control the wheel and the way, trust them to get us where we are going, yet, we struggle to trust Jesus ??? IJS for whatever it is worth or not.
DeleteWith Love to you, my beautiful JC Family! May we put more trust in Jesus than we do in anyone else. Even now. Even me. I ask. I seek. I knock. I thank. I praise. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
But wait, there's more!...
DeleteSomehow the wait part was omitted from the above post which should have stated:
...Yet we trust them enough to wait for them, but we struggle to wait for Jesus ???
No wonder He tells us not to rely on our own (mis)understanding!
A lot of truth in your post! Love you Brie!
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DeleteWish I had time to read. Up way too late working on my Bible group readings. Going to a Funeral and then driving to my Mom's in Brooklyn to take her for her 2nd vaccine. Going with God's hedge of protection.
ReplyDeletePraying for you dear brother MadFox. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. He will not leave your side. He will lead you through because He loves you dearly and cares for you. Rest in Him.
Amen dear Janet, Every good thing we do is for the glory of God.
Dear Min Ahadi I'm praying for healing for your good Mom. Amen Your words are true. We must keep trusting lest we sink. He always reaches out to us and we are never alone. God bless you all my dear JC Family. I'll be praying for all of you. I'll be very busy with cooking and errands but the Lord will be helping me at my Mom's. Much love.
Keeping you in prayers Jeanne. As you go through the day, may strength and Peace be yours. You are covered in Jesus' name.
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Praying for you Jeanne 🙏🥰. Sounds like you have a plate full today. One bite at time dear girl, you'll get there😁.
DeleteBe pleasantly surprised today, Jeanne, as you take one moment at a time and your day unfolds peacefully blessed in Jesus name! 🙏♥️
DeleteThank you dear sisters and brothers! Praise God! My 92 yr old Mom feels fine after her 2nd vaccine! She ate well and we got her errands done. And I may actually catch up in some sleep! Hallelujah! God is so good.
DeleteI love you guys very much!💗
Elohim! The creator of all things... creator of the galaxies and the dimensions and oceans! The creator of love and peace! The God of justice! I bow to your throne in heaven and bring to you respect. Good I know if you are alot to do this much, then I should trust you with my shall very mediocre life in comparison. God I don’t not want to marginalize the extent of your power. Instead I would rather stand in awe of the things you have created. God it is my will to folllow you and I ask to be shown more things to marvel upon. I know all I have to do is pay attention or just waking up is a true sign of you presence!God I want to trust you completely today. So I will. You promise a good plan for those that love you! I know you are control so there is no reason not to trust you! Got I want to submit this prayer to you through Jesus! Thank you amen 🙏
ReplyDelete“Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.” Psalm 33:20.
ReplyDeleteIn human reality, no one wants to wait for anything, certainly not during hardships. However, we are wise when we seek, trust, pray and wait on the Lord who can do all things, provide all needs and make the impossible possible.
Loving Father, as King David so beautifully illustrated the meaning of waiting on You through the book of Psalms and greatly expressed authentic faith and courageous trust in You, may we do likewise and wait for the God of our Salvation in seeking, trusting You and praying. As we wait on You, we are establishing our faith which grants us serenity and stability. As we praise and worship You, we also find safety and security in Your dwelling place. We must wait on You because waiting involves the confident expectation of the positive result in which we place our hope. We must also be confident of who You are and what You are capable of doing. Waiting on You may seem like enduring the passage of time, but it is so much more than that. Those who wait on You will not lose heart in their prayers, because You are their Light, Salvation and Stronghold (Psalm 27). Those who wait on You do so, focused, in anticipation, expectation, and have confident hope in something that will eventually take place. Please grant us the knowledge and trust to wait on You and not grow weary, but know and trust in Your Principles, Promises, Purposes and Power (the four important Ps). Thank You Lord for Jesus who endured so much more than we could ever bear.
I ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31).
“But as for me, I will look expectantly for the LORD and with confidence in Him I will keep watch; I will wait [with confident expectation] for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.” Micah 7:7.
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Thanks dear sister! I’m seeking, trusting, waiting, praying, thanking, praising, hoping and loving!
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ReplyDeleteSerenity
Stability
Safety
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All the perks of just waiting on the Lord. I might add:
Strength. It shall be renewed. It's His promise!
Thank you sis Maplewood. NOW! If I can just let that wash over my impatiens as I wait for my knee to heal. Bless you all, love you all💕
That's why we are called "patients" 😉
DeleteAwesome Jan and Amen!
DeleteMaplewood fills us so well every day!
Audra, Very true and you made me smile 😊
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DeleteMadFox, covered your day in my devotions along with the others in this JC family 💕
ReplyDeleteAll together praying for our dear MadFox
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Madfox, while I remembered on my own, my calendar notification reminded me as well that today is THE day! Awoke with you and the healing that is taking place today on my mind. As they administer the new cells, may you feel God surrounding these efforts, your family, your MadFox Team, and of course yourself. Jehovah Rapha is directing, guiding and healing! BE WELL, MadFox! In loving and believing for prayers and Jesus' name, Amen.
ReplyDeleteMaddox, praying for full healing abundantly seen and felt....strength for the process.
ReplyDeleteJC Family, my sister, Sue, has asked me to do a reading at Jessie’s memorial in July (Pelican Lake, Orr, MN). One of love, peace, hope and family. Would love to hear what you’d choose. So honored to be asked to do this.
ReplyDeleteHere are a few good ones.
DeletePsalm 127:3-5 – Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 – Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
John 14:27-Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Isaiah 26:3-“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”
Philippians 4:6-7-“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Psalm 33:22-May your unfailing love be with us, LORD, even as we put our hope in you.
Romans 8:28-And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Back in 2019, I posted here in desperation. I was lost in despair from alcoholism and too scared to seek help. So many of you lifted me up with your prayers and words of encouragement. You helped me find the courage to surrender and get help. My life is very different today. I'm sober about a year and a half and my life is better than I imagined it could be. I still face challenges like everyone does but, I trust in God and know that no matter what happens everything will be okay. I just wanted to post a hello and say thanks to all the Prayer Warriors. You made a difference in my life. Thank you and God Bless You!
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled at your progress and so glad that you held on to God's extended right hand!! I wondered if you'd stayed the course. Please contribute more, you asked good questions but also contributed from the other side of the disease for most of us. Your faith, wanting to succeed, etc. AWESOME!!
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DeleteHow happy I am to hear from you! You are always in my prayers and I always wondered how you are. Thanks so much for appearing. Our JC Family loves you!
zfuntastic - WELCOME HOME!!! You were missed, YOU ARE LOVED!!!!!
Deletezfuntastic--- What a blessing you are!!! So good to hear from you!!! Praise the Lord for the His goodness in your life!!! Lord, I pray that zfuntastic will trust in your goodness and hope in your faithfulness. Fill him with Your patience and joy in Your presence as he breathes in Your healing life. In Jesus's name, AMEN and AMEN!
DeleteSo very proud of you, zfuntastic! Great to hear from you and that things are going well! God is guiding your life in a new direction and you have been strong and determined to grow closer to Him. Hallelujah! Praise God!
DeletePraise the Lord for your progress zfuntastic! YOU inspire ME! God bless you!
DeleteWonderful news Zfuntastic. I too was wondering if you were still having success. Thank you for updating us. God bless!
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I love all my ABC'S, my J's are awesome and then there's my Z who I always include in my prayers..so happy to hear from you Zfuntastic..you are loved. Praying for you MadFox..praying for all JC Prayer Warriors! God bless you more!
DeleteHave prayed for you with so much hope and joy Zfuntastic. Your desperation allowed you to draw near to God. Thank you for allowing us to journey with you!! Praise God! Praise God!!! ❤️❤️❤️
DeleteZFuntastic, so good to hear from you. So happy you are doing well. Please keep sharing. Mindy
DeleteSITREP: Transplant complete, RN SuperStar Jen got me to be the first of 6 today. 3 IV bags today! 5.14 Million warriors Infused. MORE LATER! NO side effects but told those are still a few days away. God is extending His right hand and I'm going to try to stay there unlike Peter as discussed in Bob's devo! THANKS PRAYER WARRIORS for lifting me, all those now asking for prayers and also zfuntastic. AMEN.
ReplyDeletePraise God! Praise God! Praise God! From Whom ALL Blessings flow, Madfox. Two beautiful Victory posts in a row, Z's and yours. Time to put my Victory in Jesus dancing shoes on. I should be dancing, yes! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteYou have made me so happy dear MadFox!!!!
DeleteMore answered prayers and victories! I’m dancing with Brie in my fancy shoes. Now rest up brave soldier of the Lord! Much love 💕
I can dance, and gladly do so in praise for God's watch over you, and your team, Mad🦊 I have come to love that fox emooji, not sure if y'all see it when I post.
DeleteAwesome news MadFox! I'm praying that the side effects will continue to stay away. Here's to God's healing presence.
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Awesome news MadFox. Still praying.
DeleteYay! Yay! Yay!! Praise God!
DeletePraise Jesus!!! So many good things to be thankful for!!! Love & Peace to all today. Extra helping of love to those affected by the horrible storms of late. You are not forgotten. ♥️
ReplyDeleteMadFox -PTL!!!!!!!! Oh Victory in Jesus!!!! AMEN AND AMEN AND HALLELUHAH!!!!!
ReplyDeleteJoining you Sassy Mom in praise of the Lord's hand over MadFox! Our sins brought Jesus to the cross to die for us, but by those Stripes we are Healed!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
DeleteSo fun to see you, Zfuntastic! And to hear your report, MadFox! What a day - have had all of you in my prayers. Sleep sweet. Love and prayers, for all of you, my Dear JC Family!
ReplyDeletePleasant dreams dear Norah!
ReplyDelete" Waiting on Me means directing your attention to Me in hopeful anticipation of what I will do."
ReplyDeleteOur eyes are on You Lord, You have our full attention. We wait in hopeful delightful anticipation to see what you will do in our personal lives, our loved ones and friends, and on the worlds stage. Even so, come Lord Jesus.
Amen. I waited on Him today and He was faithful again. He is amazing and I will praise His Name forever. Keeping my eyes on the Lord, The Keeper of my heart and The Lover of my soul.
DeleteMaranatha! Come Holy Spirit ♥️
ReplyDeleteAmen dear Audra!
DeleteHoly Spirit, Come into my Heart,
Holy Spirit, Take my Heart and keep it.
One in the Father, One in the Son,
Holy Spirit, You are One in Love.
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ReplyDeleteWe will wait on you Lord
Thanks Min, for a song for me to sing while I am Waiting for Him to send Keith a sitter. Much ❤, Brie
DeleteBeautiful song, dear Min Ahadi! I'm gonna wait on You. I've tasted Your goodness. I trust in Your promise.
ReplyDeleteVery appropriate for this day. Today is my oldest son Bryan's 40th Birthday. He's in California and I'm in NY. But we had a wonderful Facetime together. His beautiful wife Allie is having their first child on May 15th or whenever God brings our first granddaughter into this world. Can't wait!
God gave me a miracle today. Went to the St Patrick's day parade with my best friend Loretta. She just lost her Mom last week so we went and it cheered her up. Afterwards I went to the Post Office to ship a gift to Allie for her virtual shower next week. Then I figured I'd do the grocery shopping but when I got to the store my credit card wasn't in my pocket. Immediately I started praying. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, lean NOT unto your own understanding. I went out of the store leaving my cart with my groceries believing I would be right back because I knew I would find it. I trusted in God's faithfulness.
I looked at the ground and didn't see it. It wasn't in my car. So I drove back to the the parking lot near the Post office and walked back there looking at the ground but didn't see it and the man at the Post office hadn't found it. I said to God, I will not worry, it will be alright. I went back to the store. Got out of the car. And I heard in my mind. "Why are you so unhappy? I responded: Because I lost my credit card". I heard a voice say "Everything is alright". At that second, I looked down and there it was-right in the middle of the lot, plain as day. I said THANK YOU JESUS! Grabbed it and called my husband to tell him that Jesus found it. He said: You found it. I said No, Jesus did and He held it for me right until I looked at it. Someday my Husband will understand. Praise the Lord from Whom All Blessings Flow!
Praise God that His GPS (GOD POSITIONING SYSTEM) was on your credt card. I pray it again on Keith's wallet! Much ❤, Brie
DeleteAmen! Praise God!
DeletePraying with you for God's GPS on Keith's wallet. Thank You Jesus.
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ReplyDeleteBlessings one and all on this new day. May the love of God surround you, the peace of God enfold you, the power of God protect you and the abundance of God shower down upon you. Wherever we are, God is, and all is well. ♥️✝️🙏
ReplyDeleteAmen 🙏.
DeleteJust loved that Audra! Amen!!
DeleteHeavenly Father, thank You and bless Your holy name 🙏 🙌! I praise You Lord always! Thank You Jesus 😊. I am so very blessed and thankful for all that You are Lord! You are my everything! Thank You for blessing me with these last few days and granting me the privilege to be with so many other believing women and give You praise and worship Lord. Please protect, bless, and guide us along our different paths of life with You. Let our hearts and minds stay focused on You and not on the distractions all around us. Fill us up with Your glory and goodness and let us bear good fruit for You. Let us shine bright in the darkness and spread the good news. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteBut if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. (Romans 8:25). Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. (Micah 7:7). I wait for the LORD, my soul waits,and in His word I do hope. (Psalm 130:5).
ReplyDeleteAmen! Beautiful prayer and good food for my soul. Thanks dear sister!
DeleteIt is hard to believe, my fellow JC Prayer Warriors, that it has been exactly 2 years since my autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT), where "new life" was infused! In reality, it is my new birthday as all life sustaining blood cells were killed by the high dose chemotherapy. In light of the lenten season, the symbolism of my "new life" beginning with the literal "blood that was shed for me" is amazing.
ReplyDeleteYour constant support and powerful prayers have been cherished. Unfortunately, side effects do persist, and this week I've been sick due to the "curing meds." I accept that these challenges are far easier than most and I'm blessed to be in a deep remission by God's right hand extended though the hands of the super warriors who form Team MadFox! In Him, your grateful brother in Christ.
Happy New Birthday, MadFox!
DeleteI raise a hallelujah!
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Dear brother! I am joining in all prayers of thanksgiving that you are in deep remission although you are suffering from some of the side effects. God is holding you tight through these life giving treatments. You are always in my prayers and I understand a little of what you are going through although I am not feeling the bad effects from my meds because I was infused with an antibody drug. But I am grateful with you for all the prayers and support of our dear JC Family. I’m continuing to trust in God’s promises for us and I believe He is healing both of us from the inside out in His good timing. Thank You Jesus. 🙏
DeleteI need to remember that needs are met, prayers are answered according to God's timetable. I see the need NOW. He answered my prayer the moment I prayed. The answer to my prayer has been sent, but I have yet to receive it. Each day I live is one days walk closer to receiving what I prayed for.
ReplyDeleteMaybe something like gifts we place around the Christmas tree?The gift is thought about (could be months in advance), purchased ( maybe weeks ahead), wrapped, labelled then placed at the base of the tree awaiting Christmas Day. On Christmas Day we remove the wrapping and receive the gift.
It's in His time; it's worth the wait: Psalms 27:14 - Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
Sharing Michael Youseff Devotion
ReplyDelete"If you follow the news, you see catastrophic events taking place worldwide. The world seems to be out of control and that nature is groaning in anticipation of its final redemption. I recognize that the world is under the sovereign control of and view it with a godly perspective, remembering the hope of heaven we have in Christ Jesus and saying with Paul, "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21).
"I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth" (Job 19:25).
Father, help me to have a godly perspective of the events that I hear about in the news and that I see happening around me. Help me to remember that no matter what happens, You are in control. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
My husband's favorite expression "GOD IS IN CONTROL AND YOU JUST CANT BEAT IT."
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DeleteThanks dear Sassy Mom. Just what I needed to read. Amen.. Continuing to pray for your comfort and guidance. I believe God will renew your spirit with the beauty of the season. Much love.
DeleteIn His Time: https://youtu.be/aJeNUlNY7Iw
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Peter. Thanks for sharing!
DeleteWhat a soothing song Peter! Thanks. He makes all things beautiful in His time. He turns our tears into dancing.
DeleteHappy 5th Sunday of Lent! Prayers, thoughts & blessings going out to all of you this morning. About to head to mass but wanted to extend peace to all of you. And as always, stay connected to The Vine.
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Suzanne. Peace and love to you good sister. God bless you always.
DeleteThat was me 😊
DeleteGood and blessed Sunday to all! It’s my son’s 41st Birthday so I haven’t had time to read but i surer have been praying. Much love to all. Rejoice and be glad in your new day! ☀️💗😊
ReplyDeleteJust a little encouragement. God is on the Night Watch.
ReplyDeletePhilippians 4:6–7
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.
Psalm 34:4–5, 8
I sought the LORD, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.
Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
Reading my post last year filled me with strength and encouraged my weary heart. His Word is a lamp on my feet and a light on my path. I couldn't get through one day without it. Waiting on the Lord and giving Him every care and burden I am holding. He promises to make our load lighter. We serve Him better when we can put our worries on His shoulders to handle. He sure can handle them better than we can. Praying for Norah's DH and Brie's comfort and Audra, and my Bible group member and sister in Christ, Pat's husband just fell and fractured his collarbone and my mom who is not quite herself but she's getting there. My list is so long but I know God knows who needs healing and I'm giving it all to Him. Waiting on the Lord and trusting in His Word. As today's devotion says: "I have promised many blessings to those who wait on Me: renewed strength, living above one's circumstances, resurgence of hope, awareness of My continual Presence".
ReplyDeleteThank You Jesus for reminding me to stay in Your Presence today and guide me to do those things that please you.
Psalm 27:14
Wait on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!
Thanks for keeping my mom Matilda in your prayers. As you know she was just in the hospital for a seizure. She's getting an EEG today to find out why it happened. Praying God will enlighten the doctor as to the reason so it will not happen again. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteJoining in prayer with you Jeanne 🙏. God bless!
DeleteThanks Janet! Trusting God to bring my mom good and clear results. 🙏✝️💗
Delete🙏 for Mamma Mathilda!!!!
DeleteMatilda is always in my prayers 🙏. May her results be efficient clear and her treatment effective and easy, i.e., easy burdens with light yokes! In Jesus' Name. AMEN.
DeletePlease pray for my family! Please pray for guidance, wisdom and divine direction. God says He will give us the desires of our hearts. 💕 prayers that we KNOW HIS WILL and that we wait patiently for it to be known. In Jesus Name Amen 🙏
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your family. God bless 🙏.
DeleteLoved this sentence:
Delete"Please pray for guidance, wisdom and divine direction."
And will pray for your family. 🙏🏻
Praying for your family that God will guide you all along the right paths to the desires of your hearts and grant you His wisdom and lead you to joy and fulfillment. Thank You Father for this in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen .
DeletePraying in gratitude for your family, and His Wisdom that will help you identify the true desires of your hearts.
Delete🙏 for acceptance of God's Guidance, God's Will, and His Divine Direction. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
DeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the Baltimore bridge incident.
ReplyDeletePraying with you for all those who are suffering because of this tragedy. May God lead the search and rescue and heal those who are injured. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteBut if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. (Romans 8:25). My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him. (Psalm 62:5). Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. (Micah 7:7). Therefore the LORD will wait, that He may be gracious to you; and therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the LORD is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for Him. (Isaiah 30:18).
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thank You Jesus! We can trust you! You never fail.
DeleteAmen!!! Thanks dear sister! You fed me well just what I needed!! My strength and help come from the Lord. His Word is a sweet balm to my soul.
DeleteGod's Blessings for all this day. May we all feel the Love of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit surround us and lift us up. Blessings this Holy Week. John H.
ReplyDeleteThank you John H., and a tremendous Amen! 🙏🏼 AC
DeleteAmen and thank you, dear John H. God bless your day.
DeleteDear friends, thank you for your prayer for my mom, who is 100. Her infection responded to the antibiotics, so she is well, and back to being her joyful self. My week with my daughter and grand kids has been so fun and joyful in celebrating her clean scans…and just loving life. Thanks so much and I say a prayer of thanksgiving for this group and Sarah and the Payton family. It has helped me so much.
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DeleteRejoicing with you, Ellen, for the Lord's Faithfulness and Goodness. Your family's healing is a testament to His unfailing love and the power of prayer.
ReplyDeleteMay this blessed time with your loved ones be filled with joy, laughter and and the sweet presence of God. May His peace continue to surround you and sustain you all. Rejoice and be glad, for the Lord has done great things! HALLELUJAH!!!
GOD ALWAYS, ALWAYS ALWAYS WINS!!!
These are GLORY DAYS not gloomy days!!!
Yet another post worth repeating
ReplyDeleteNorah March 26, 2019 at 4:17 AM
There is peace in knowing that God has the answers. I am now experiencing that moment when I've done everything I know to do and now I wait...it is a blessing to read Isaiah 41:3 and be guaranteed that doing that will bring great results.
Remember to LOAD MORE !