Stop trying to work things out before their times have come. Accept the limitations of living one day at a time. When something comes to your attention, ask Me whether or not it is part of today's agenda. If it isn't, release it into My care and go on about today's duties. When you follow this practice, there will be a beautiful simplicity about your life: a time for everything, and everything in its time.Ecclesiastes 3:1
A life lived close to Me is not complicated or cluttered. When your focus is on My Presence, many things that once troubled you lose their power over you. Though the world around you is messy and confusing, remember that I have overcome the world. I have you those things, so that in Me you may have Peace.
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For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
John 16:33
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I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.
Lord, I do this all the time. I try to work things out before their time has come. I take control. Instead of waiting for your timing, I seize control. I think I must get out of a trial quickly. Lord, I don't go to You first. I look to see if I have the money to fix it, or I ask everyone that I know for their opinion, I call upon so-called experts, but Lord help me to release it into your care. Train me to go to You first. You have overcome all that is in the world, so all I need to do is simply surrender to You. I want to rest in You.
Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. If you haven't already, please purchase the book and support the author.
Thank you! So apropos for my life. Trying to "handle it on my own". Foolishly spinning my wheels trying to solve an issue that can only be solved by Him.
ReplyDeleteDear Heavenly Father, help me to continue to place ALL things in your capable hands. Help me not to solve an issue independent of you, but to ACCEPT your will and the journey that you have placed me on.
Yes Lord! Please train me to go to You first!
DeletePerfect reading for today...ahhhgain. Thank you Jesus for guiding me to your Word where my mind settles in your truth and promises and gives me peace. ♥️
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DeleteBefore I even get to comments and see that I make them yearly, I'm thinking about commenting on how much I need to do this instead of just reading it. 🙏
DeleteThe Lord always has things under control. I may plan but Jesus can unplan and help me stay in his will. Makes the day so much better just stop and say, Jesus help me.
DeleteDear YAWEH, I come before Your precious son YESHUA, I praise YOU for another day and the health of my family. Please comfort us as we deal with the loss of many loved ones in just a few short months 🙏❤️ I praise YOU LORD, for many of them passing in their sleep 🙏❤️
DeleteLORD I need help, I’m slipping, I feel the influence and power over the evil one and have gone backwards with my progress of loosening the devils chains, & I feel chains today tightly wrapped around my spirit- Free me LORD, forgive me, please 🙏LORD help me to return to YOU All Day every day in every moment. I know with YOUR blessings YOU will help me so I Praise and rejoice for YOUR blessings.
Lead me to still waters , restore my sound mind and remove the thoughts of chaos-remove these worries of the world consuming my mind and spirit. For I am not of this world. Help me to focus on others and show me my purpose for helping those I have the means to help . I pray this in Jesus Christ name,
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It’s amazing how ABC’s comment from several years ago still resonates. Lord thank you for leading us to this site and for the comments that are shared. Lord please help us all to remember yo bring all our worries and trials to You. You are in control of everything.
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ReplyDeleteYes lord I have learned that there is a time for everything.Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite in the bible ! Your timing is perfect thank you for this day and always let me remember you come first and to go to you first for all circumstances! Thank you Jesus for everything
ReplyDeleteAmen!! 🙏🏼🌸
ReplyDeleteGod's and therefore our perfect timing. As so often happens with 'Jesus Calling', the message today, nails my circumstances. With a longer term struggle, we often have an inordinate amount of time to fret over it. Here, we are reminded that if its time has not yet come... then release it to Him so that we can have JOY, TODAY. Fear not, because nothing in the future cannot be managed for good by our God.
ReplyDeleteFather, You use the gift of Your word and Christian writers to speak to our hearts and circumstances here. We worry and fear future events that we know will come our way; but in Your infinite wisdom, You lovingly say to lay that concern at your feet. Help us to give all of those future worries to You so that we can enjoy THIS day and share the light of You, the Son, and the Spirit to all we encounter today. Thank you taking on my sins and my fears. Amen.
AMEN! Thank you MadFox. I can experience joy today by letting go & letting God manage my difficulties. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you🥰.
DeleteMadFox this was the prayer of my heart, thank you. Amen!
Deletewow. Sarah's JC timing... A year later, and the thoughts from reading the devo are still appropriate for today. It is amazing how God can handle our tomorrow... I'm writing late Sat. night, and it's comforting that as I posted this AM, right now, our circumstances are causing us to "be still" and listen to His word as the world pauses due to CV. And He is saying Love one another. Amen
DeleteSo agree MadFox - you are spot on in your post. "Release it to Him so we can have Joy, TODAY!" Jesus, help me to do that! KS
DeleteAnonymous KS - "release it into My care" AMEN!!
DeleteThank you MadFox! So many of us are frozen in fear, or discouragement or depression, and just looking for hope or a bit of light at the end of the tunnel. I am concerned but not afraid because I rest on God's promises and his faithfulness. I am so sad that so many people are suffering and dying. People are in dire need of food, shelter and medical help. The simple act of going to the store adds anxiety and worry to our day. So many people, and all those on the front lines, are getting sick, and dying. Our very hearts are weary. I trust in God and I wait for his help which is already coming. I see the faith of his people being strengthened. I see love being poured out instead of hate. I see good people giving everything they can to help. This is what God wants of us. These are the things that will remain after this Pandemic passes, and I know it will. Greater things are up ahead. God is with us and in this picture. He will never leave us. So right now, just to be still and know that He is God is enough for me.
DeleteDear MadFox. Something you said in 2019 really stuck with me and I was thinking your advice was written for yourself two years later. "Fear not, because nothing in the future cannot be managed for good by our God." I would say you need these words right now. They came right out of your loving heart to bring you comfort and reassurance in the future. No matter how difficult the circumstances are, God is in the picture and He uses the hardships to strengthen our soul and test our faith. All I can see in you is an amazing trust in God and an unwavering faith. You are a strong follower of Christ and you will not be broken because He is holding you together and guiding you through. I believe the best is yet to come in your life. Wait on Him as I know you do.
DeleteSO TRUE, Jeanne! I think MadFox's 2019 entry rings such truth...especially with what we know now came into his life unexpectedly and yet, MadFox, you have handled it with incredible grace and faith in our God. Amazing to witness your walk, sir. To truly watch God at work in your life through this difficult diagnosis and treatment has ramped-up my faith even more. Your incredible trust in our God, Jehovah Rapha, to bring you through as well as sharing The Word with who are also going through this has been amazing to see. Your amazing courage and strength is awe-inspiring...and I know you've also been bringing the Word to others you've encountered who are going thru this as well as the medical workers. I find you to be a teacher of mine here in our JC forum and you were also a teacher throughout this present journey you're on. As Jeanne stated above, I too believe the best is yet to be in your life! Godspeed and Praise God who has brought you through this!
DeleteGood morning, Mad🦊 and JC family! I continue to see prophetic wisdom in prior posts from Mad🦊 that become relevant in TODAY, every day. I also see the passing of ego into transparency being mirrored physically as MM. God bless you as you continue to share in this blog, you are a gift to us all, thank you! One day at a time, in His Presence, we are still and wait on His will. ♥️
DeleteAmen, amen and amen.
ReplyDeleteOne little email, "There was a clerical error and your paycheck will be not be available until Monday, April 1st." That's all it took to send me into a tailspin. Yet, my Father owns cattle on a thousand hills! Lord, help me remember that my needs are met. I deal with people every day who tell me they live paycheck to paycheck and guess who will have a little more compassion now? Taking a deep breath and knowing that He has us covered. Don't let me fret Lord; help me trust.
ReplyDeleteMadFox, I've missed your words of wisdom! "...release it to Him so that we can have JOY, TODAY. Fear not, because nothing in the future cannot be managed for good by our God." Thanks to you, Sarah, Peyton Family and everyone else on this blog & in my life for reminding me of the reality of His Word - not the world.
Norah, Mad Fox, Payton Family and all our followers - you all have such wonderful words. Thank you.
DeleteI always want to “fix it” and stop or avoid the pain of whatever life throws at me. I get so tired and worn down and forget God is in control and he can handle anything that comes my way. He knows and understands and I can get relief if I just trust Jesus!! Instead I spin my wheels till my neck is now in spasms with worry causing all over pain!! God help me to trust you and your timing and know all will be well if I release cares and worries of this life into your hands. Please forgive my unbelief and thinking I can do anything without Your blessing! ��
DeleteAmen!!
DeleteNorah. thanks for kind words a year later!
DeleteNorah, God bless you as He uses you to bless others.
DeleteIsn't it interesting how these "tailspins" can become a blessing to us? A friend recently told me that "sensitivity is a gateway to love". Without sensitivity we cannot have true compassion or Love. And your current circumstances are awakening and cultivating that sensitivity!
This scripture has been strong on my mind for a long time; "and Jesus looked at him". It captures the essence of sensitivity, understanding, love, compassion, and God's timing.
God, you are amazing. May our eyes continue to be opened to your life flowing in and through us which transcends time and circumstances! Help us Father, in Jesus name I pray...
MadFox - a year later - even more poignant! You are welcome, Dear Brother.
DeleteAnd Keith - thank you, a year later, for the kind words! :)
Dear Heavanly Father, Help me to accept this journey that has been written specifically for me. Help me to not take short cuts (trying to change the story you have so wonderfully written). Help me to see that every twist and turn has a purpose and reason even when unclear to me now. Help me also to see that this journey has a timetable that I cannot speed up for selfish reasons. Help me to trust & believe when on my journey. Amen.
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ReplyDeleteI also have two daughters that are struggling with each other. I understand the pain that this can cause. I will pray for your daughters. Our God is greater than he that is in the world!
DeleteAmen! Thank you for these words-this prayer of lifting up and surrender 🙏.
DeleteI thank you Lord for this new day and I just ask for your protection over my 4 children and for my husband and I. Also, prayer for me and orthopedic doctor who will reconstruct my knee and to just ridiculous the cancer from my body. Please direct my steps concerning the cancer. In Jesus' name, Amen
DeleteLord nothing in my future that I fear and worry over is too big fkr you to work for food in Your perfect plan. Please hekp me to live ever dat, one day at a rime and lwt faith, hope, and trust guide me. I love You and thank You for all that You are and all tnat You do for me. Amen
ReplyDeleteAmen. Keep that light on and pray all day. God bless you.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for your service. May I with respect bring to your attention that in the book the last line differed from your version. " I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have Peace."
ReplyDeletePeace be unto you my brother.
In love, John Paul
Loving Father, I thank You for loving me and blessing me with life this morning. You are indeed the King of Glory! I stand in your presence today, inviting Your Holy Spirit to saturate my heart and soul. Thank you for the blessings you’ve given me and my family. Bless my heart to hold nothing back as I seek You today, In Jesus’ name.
ReplyDeleteTo live one day at a time, we need to see that life is not only about tomorrow, but it is more about today and what God wants to do today. It can mean, reducing the degree of control we expect to bear on the uncertain future. It may not always be easy, but it's what God instructs us to do. When we have gone through each day with His mercy and grace, we should from a new perspective, count ourselves immensely grateful by nightfall to the Lord.
It is His recipe for our lives. We are called to live our lives this day and that day, when we see Jesus face to face! When we are hard pressed, let’s remember that our struggles most often lead to strength. Every problem in our lives, big or small is something God will use to grant us more strength, faith and perseverance if we allow Him to. Whether we believe it or not, all of our pain have purpose. Most of the time, God’s plans are different from our plans, but the good news is, His are always perfect (Jeremiah 29:11). We are wise when we seek the Lord’s guidance in our decision making. In doing so, we are promised a ‘beautiful simplicity about our life’. God has us to promised to never leave our side.
Here’s an old hymn:
'Moment by moment,
I'm kept in His love,
Moment by moment I've life from above;
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine;
Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine.'
Heavenly Father, Help us to position ourselves and “accept the limitations of living one day at a time”. Thank you Lord for loving us and having the patience with us. Thank You for loving us even when we mess up. You are a faithful God. Thank you Lord for your mercies and grace toward us. Remind us daily that you are always with us, never leaving our side. We honor Your Majesty and rejoice in the Presence of Your Holiness. Thank You Lord everything.
This Sunday, take time to be holy and we receive rest.
Blessings and Peace to all.
Maplewood NJ
Excellent Maplewood NJ, your last paragraph prayer is AWESOME! Thank you. Amen.
DeleteAs always, Maplewood, you have fed my soul and comforted my heart. Your words echo my own. I loved that old hymn too. God is with us at every moment. Our very present help in times of trouble, and we're in those terrible times right now. Uncertain, yes, but God already knows the future, and it will be a bright one. But, it also will be quite different for sure. I believe our faith will shine more brightly with a renewed strength. We will be comforted, encouraged and guided to better lives. Right now, all those suffering must wait on his faithfulness. Look back at all the times when He has lifted us up out of even the depths of despair, and set us up high, where we could praise and thank Him once more. His Words are truth, light and life. When the clouds of sadness disperse and the sun comes out again in full force, we will be united in true love, hope, thanksgiving, praise and brotherhood. God is opening our eyes, and softening our hearts to rest on his promises. He will provide for our needs and lead us to all joy and peace in believing. He will not disappoint. He has already flooded our hearts with peace through all of this. We just need to be still to feel it. We must keep anxiety at bay because if we walk bravely forward, we show Our Father that we trust in Him. Even those who have lost loved ones must lift their weary heads up, and seek help and guidance from Him who cares for them. He is with us now, as always. Our help cometh from the Lord who made Heaven and Earth. He is mighty to forgive and save. God bless us all.
DeleteThanks dear Maplewood. Sure hope you enjoyed your Birthday and built some good memories to lift your heart. I loved your words:
Delete"I stand in your presence today, inviting the Holy Spirit to saturate my heart and soul." That's all we need each day. We have our Comforter, our Helper and our Guide. Thank you for that beautiful old hymn too dear Sister.
Thank you Maplewood, these devotions go hand and hand and speak straight to my heart. God the Father has been dealing with me about trusting Him and His plans, His beautiful plans and purpose.
DeleteTy Maplewood NJ for your message on today's reading. I really needed to hear/read aloud your message twice! I couldn't agree with you more. I have been waking up early, at dawn, to read Jesus Calling and scriptures from the Bible for about a week now. I am applying giving myself to the Lord again, as I have not been very proactive as of late in my walk with the Lord. In this last week or so I have seen a HUGE difference in my life. Not only am I just more positive and upbeat, but my heart is lighter, my mind does not ache from worry. Praying has become something that I enjoy! Sharing my day with the Lord is something that I do, so that I can talk it out, get it off my mind, and fill my heart with his love and compassion to then share with others. And I am please to say, that my life has changed from a negative perspective to a positive perspective. In conclusion I would just like to say....Thank You Jesus!!!
ReplyDeleteUnknown- Amen, amen, amen! Praising God with you! He is Good! So happy that you have returned to Him! Keep on holding on to His unchanging hands. I will keep you in my prayers!! So excited for you! God bless you and keep you! Sending love your way❤��.
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Amen! Starting each day, and ending each day in Scripture and gratitude is renewing my mind. Now... Working on the in between times 😉✝️
DeleteAmen! He’s still with us through the in between time.
DeleteWords cannot express how much I love Jesus Calling...
ReplyDeleteIsn't it just like our Father who tells us the great and marvelous things everyday that we need to hear!!!
I've been reading Jesus Calling for a couple of years and had left my book at home while out of town. Just like Him, to give us our hearts desire...I googled and found it, but also found you!! what a tremendous Blessing all of you are especially at such a time as this... I wasn't going to get on the blog because of time I may spend instead of my journaling, anything to keep me from my
time with the Lord. This blog is such an encouragement to all of us everyday...He speaks to me so much through the devotional,verses, and all of you!
May we all stay strong because we know in this world we are going to have tribulation but we have to keep our eyes looking for..
The King is Coming....those who don't know Him during this time, My heart can not even fathom... how they are surviving the fear and dread the world is speaking everyday...But thanks be to God, He has chosen each one of us to lift one another up and be His vessel full of Love and Mercy to this hurting, lost world!
May we all be the Light today to someone!
Much Love to all of you and your families!
Yes May May! The King is Coming and we must prepare our hearts for the Risen Lord. Make sure we have enough oil in our lamps. Get our priorities in the right order. Come to Him in a state of holiness. Forgive and ask for forgiveness. Trust in His words above all else. Keep your eyes on Him and off this fallen world.
DeleteThank You Jesus for Your promises. I will not be afraid. Your rod and your staff they comfort me.
Fifth Sunday in Lent
ReplyDeleteThere is not worship today as we are accustom but there is worship every moment we lift up our hearts to the Lord. I share with you this Sunday AM, the passages from the Revised Common Lectionary that are read in many churches, definitely in the Catholic churches and in many of the Protestant denominational churches.
First Lesson: Ezekiel 37:1-14 - The great story of the Valley of Dry Bones, the story of absolute hopelessness yet only hopeless in the eyes of human beings for when God chooses to move, all hopelessness is banished and new life begins.
Psalm 130 - the cry out to the Lord amidst the hopelessness that sin has caused and a trust in the Lord's forgiveness that is more certain than the sun coming up.
The Second Lesson: Romans 8:6-11 - reading from the Common English Bible, "selfishness leads to death but the attitude that comes from the Spirit leads to life and peace. So the attitude that comes from selfishness is hostile to God. It doesn't submit to God's Law, because it can't. People who are self-centered aren't able to please God. But you aren't self-centered. Instead you are in the Spirit, if in fact God's Spirit lives in you..." As it occurred at Jesus' baptism, the Spirit came upon Him, so, too, in our baptism, the Spirit is within us and He is breathing new life into heart, mind, soul, and body.
Gospel Lesson: John 11:1-45 - the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Within that wonderful story, when Jesus asks for the stone to be rolled away from the tomb where Lazarus has been laid, Martha exclaims, "Lord, he has been dead four days" (there was a belief in those days that when a person died, his/her spirit hung around for three days but after four days, the person is hopelessly dead). Into this spirit of hopelessness, Jesus intervenes and shatters the bonds of hopelessness and gives new life.
Simple sermon: Though we may deem things hopeless, that judgment does not exist with God. Further, God has the power to raise up new life when people have given up on others or even themselves. Let us remove the thought of hopelessness from our thinking both in these times and in any valley through which the Good Shepherd leads us.
Be blessed in however you worship today! God be with you. With love, Bob
Bob --- Thank you for sharing this message. I will keep before me these words "when God chooses to move all hopelessness is banished and new life begins."---so powerful and uplifting! AMEN and AMEN
DeleteI agree with the exact sentence you took from Bob's insight JJ! and yes, it is indeed powerful!!!
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Thank you for your encouragement dear Bob. I just did too much today and my body and heart are weary. I'm off to bed. But Happy Birthday dear Brother. Thank you for showing us God's power and promises. There is no room for hopelessness among those who trust in the Lord with all their heart, mind and soul. We are the patient faithful remnant.
DeleteI wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
And in His word I do hope.
My soul waits for the Lord
More than those who watch for the morning—
Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.
CROWNING WITH THORNS (Matthew 27:27-30)
ReplyDeleteWe now make our way to the hill of Calvary. Unfortunately, some are looking past the crucifixion to the empty tomb. During my 40+ years of ministry, I have sadly watched a decrease in observance of Good Friday. Unless we go by our Lord and Savior’s horrible suffering and dying , we run the risk of reducing His triumph over the grave to the levity of an egg hunt. Let us look again at what Jesus was willing to endure to save us. Let us see again how much He loves us.
“The soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor’s headquarters, and they gathered the whole cohort around him. They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on his head. They put a reed in his right hand and knelt before him and mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” They spat on him, and took the reed and struck him on the head. After mocking him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.”
What this whole scene throws into our face is the great paradox of the Christian faith: that the triumph of Easter is set up by accepting defeat on Good Friday. Some may say that because of our Lord’s victory over sin and death, we can avoid the suffering at the hands of evil. The difficulty of that thinking is then, what do we do with Jesus words, “If anyone would come after me, let him/her deny self, take up his/her cross, and follow Me.” ? The suffering of the cross is a part of our faith journey in some way or form. It paves the way for the ultimate triumph in our life to the glory of God. Let us go to the cross!
May these thoughts be used by the Spirit for your faith journey. God be with you. With love, Bob
We knew we would be against much opposition following the Lord, but we also know that nothing in this world is greater than what He has prepared for those who love Him. We serve a Risen Lord. One Who has already defeated death and is at the right Hand of the Father. He is the greatest High Priest because He understands all of our problems and temptations and His reign is forever. Amen dear Bob! We must suffer with Him along our faith journey but our destination is to see His face and be blessed by His Countenance. His promises are reliable. Standing on the Rock and trusting His Word. Amen! Love you Bob, the Birthday boy.
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Thank you Bob for the reminder of all Jesus went through and how He did it just for us -- for our salvation, because He loves us so much. It saddens me when I think of what He had to endure to save me and everyone else, but I am so grateful that He did and it reminds me just how much and how powerful His love is for us. God bless you 🙏.
DeleteAmen dear Janet! He endured so much suffering out of love for us. No greater love.
DeleteThank you to everyone for your kind and loving birthday wishes to my twin bd sis (Maplewood, NJ) and me. The love shared in this blog is so beautiful!
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DeleteThe love you share every day, even in your older poses, lifts me up so high, instructs me and blesses me. Your love and the Christ in you and Maplewood are just so beautiful! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYes father thank you i posted in 2018 and here again thank you to all brother's and sisters in Christ for all prayers...lord thank you for having a time for everthing help me lord to come to you first for every choice and to be the image of you lord to turn my cicrcumstanice around for me to be free for the gates of the prison doors you freed me from jail lord help my l lawyer see something to turn it around in jesus name amen REBECCA
ReplyDeletePraying for you Rebecca. May the Lord strengthen and comfort you as you endure this time in your life. Always keep your eyes on Him first and everything else will fall into place. God bless you and peace be with you 🙏.
DeleteThe Lord also will be a refuge...in times of trouble. Psalm 9:9
God, You are so wise! You always know what is right, and I need some of that wisdom for myself. When I rely on my own judgment, as I often do, it's easy to get confused. Remind me what really matters, Lord, as I try to discern between Your voice and others. Your will is the sweetest sound I know, and to know it is all I ask. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always 🙏.
ReplyDeleteDon't act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Ephesians 5:17
Happy Monday JC Warriors. Thank you Bob for your thoughts about Good Friday. We really do have to look at the triumph of Easter against the events of that day. I continue to pray for all requests here including MadFox's recovery.
ReplyDeleteI would appreciate prayers. My husband is having major back surgery tomorrow. He has spinal stenosis, which has gotten really bad over the past year and he is in constant pain. We have confidence this is the right thing, but there are always worries and the recovery will take a few weeks. I also know that the first few days after will be a challenge because of pain management. So we both could use your prayers. Thanks in advance.
Praying for your husband's back surgery to go smoothly and his healing be quick and for the comfort and strength of the Lord to be with you both. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeletePraying for your husband PEBGDesigns. Back pain is horrible so I'm glad they can do something to ease his pain. I believe we will be claiming victory over this soon and relief for you and your husband. God Bless you!
DeletePraying for you both with love, PEBGD, as you have asked. The testimony of Holy Week is that God is with us in our suffering. God be with you both!
DeletePEBGDesigns, joining warriors in prayer for your hubby. Lord Jesus, that your hands will be on the hands of the surgeon. Success in the procedure, quick recovery & healing. Amen.
DeletePraying healing prayers for a succesful surgery and a smooth recovery for your husband PEBG.
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PEBG, I join the saints in prayer for your dear husband's surgery and recovery. Thank You Jehovah Rapha for healing!
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Thank you Jesus, for your healing power over all concerning back surgery as requested by PEBG. We love You, we trust You, we thank You!
DeletePEBG --- I just bind this prayer to all the JC WARRIORS'S prayers for you husband's back surgery. My Lord, as PERG's husband undergoes surgery, Your WORD says that You will never leave him or forsake him, and that you are always with him. Let him feel Your presence during this whole procedure. Please help him to trust in You, that You never stop watching over him and You are always working for his good. Lord, bless him with Your healing life with every breath, and keep him, make Your face to shine upon him. Turn Your face upon PEBG and her husband and give them piece! Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, AMEN and AMEN. By His STRIPES we are HEALED--- HALLELUJAH!!!
DeleteDear PEBGDesign, Praying with my family here that your good husband will be in the Hands of God the whole procedure. He will be guiding the doctor's hands to do just what needs to be done and no more. Praying for your peace of mind and comfort. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto your own understanding. Our great God is in the Healing business and He is in charge of your husband's back. Put it all on His shoulders and walk with a lighter load my sister. Thank you Father for all this in the Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. We know you can do all things. May the surgery go well and the recovery be a smooth one! Thank you Lord!!!
DeletePraying for a successful surgery for your husband PEBG.
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PEBGD - Joining in prayer for both you and your husband.
DeletePraying with all of the JC Family, PEBGD, for your husband's surgery and blessed healing!
DeleteTwo years later, I am again filled with gratitude and a sense of peace from reading all of your wonderful prayers and comments. My husband is still doing well after the surgery. Thank you all again, JC Warriors.
DeleteThank you for the update, I was just going to ask ♥️ PTL!
DeleteDear PEBGDesigns -- Declaring God's Great Abundant Life and Blessings on you and your husband. Thank you, Lord, You watch over Your WORD to perform it. HALLELUJAH!!!
DeleteDear JC Family, its time for me to ask for your prayers for my situation with my elderly mom. The time has come for me to tell her in the next day or so that I need help with her care and our lifestyle so we are moving. I'm hoping and praying that she will accept this move for the better and not feel cornered or scared. Her only other option is go into a care facility and I believe that would be harder for her to accept and then the loneliness there would be worse for her because she has frights and she is a recluse.
ReplyDeletePlease pray for her to accept this news. I've prayed continually for guidance and I believe God has been showing me this path. There are many complications still to get through. I believe if I can move her now before she gets weaker it is for the best once we get there. My family with 2 young 22 year old daughters will be in the same neighborhood. I will still do all the care, but with them near by I won't be alone.
Please Pray for my mom's acceptance and for me to clearly see God's guidance in this. Thank you more than I can say dear prayer warriors. This is a very hard time and an emotionally dominating time so today's Jesus Calling is spot on. God Bless you all. I pray for you every day without fail and feel so blessed as others have said that we have this family, a communion to love and care and talk with each other. Love, Kathy
Dear Kathy, of course, pray as you are for your beloved mom as you approach this decision. When the moment comes to express this to her, don’t prepare a speech or have a set plan that you feel you have to execute, but rather take a deep breath, which fills you with the Holy Spirit, and approach her with all the love you have for her leading the way. In so doing, you open yourself up to the leading of the Holy Spirit and you might very well be amazed at the words that will come out of you, words you never thought of saying. That is the trust Jesus taught us to have when we appear before difficult situations. You have my prayers, Kathy. God be with you!
DeletePraying for you and your mom dear Kathy. May she find peace and comfort in the arms of our Lord and know that you do what is best for her, even if she can't see it for the moment. Lord we believe You will turn this situation for good and that she will see it soon. Thank you Jesus for taking care of your children.
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Praying for your mom Kathy and for the strength of the Lord to fill you up and comfort your mom during this time 🙏. God bless you.
DeletePraying for you and your Mom, Kathy. As Bob said, the Holy Spirit will lead you in your words. I am praying that they are just the ones your Mom needs to hear and that she sees the heart of her loving daughter and how you want only the best for her.
DeleteKathy, You are in my prayers. It's not an easy decision, but the good Lord will guide and direct you. Surrender your dear mother to Him. God bless you.
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Joining in prayers for you, Kathy, and your mom and extended family. Find comfort in Bob's words and be lifted by the HOLY SPIRIT! I look forward to being amazed as outcomes unfold.
DeleteDear Kathy, I decree and declare this promise for you and your family. "The Lord is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work" (2 Corinthians 9:8). Please grant Kathy and family Your wisdom and strength to care for this precious mother that honors her and honors You, my Lord! It's in the name of my Savior, Jesus Christ, that I pray. AMEN and AMEN
DeleteFrom one in the same boat, with my brother, you can rest assured my intercessory prayers are continuing for you and your Mom, our dear Kathy. As Bob suggests, Luke 12 offers help:
Delete...11 “And when you are brought to trial before these Jewish rulers and authorities in the synagogues, don’t be concerned about what to say in your defense, 12 for the Holy Spirit will give you the right words even as you are standing there...”
I recognize your Mom probably has a different set of circumstances and situations that are concerning to her, so I am only sharing my brother's stated concerns, for whatever they are worth or not. What also helped me was hearing his concerns, yet sticking with the heavily prayed upon decision to move forward:
Feeling of being evicted;
Fearing change while he feels so vulnerable, and is struggling to cope in a known place;
Knowing where anything was in the new place;
Fearing that he was moving that day;
I was able to assure him, he was not moving that day, that Jesus and I would still be with him no matter where we were, and he could select 3 furniture items he wanted in his bedroom.
The above happened over several days and I could see him inching toward accepting when he started making decisions about the 3 items of furniture.
I was also able to share with him a time I had to move and didn't want to, and how things worked out for the better.
The new apartment has been secured effective April 1 and the actual move in date is planned for mid April, no turning back.
I am joining into the gathering of prayers with our JC family, so I know, I know, God is in our midst! Who Better? Love you dearly, Brie.
Dear Kathy, Joining in all prayers and praying that your good Mom will be receptive to the move especially since she won't have to go into a facility. And the fact that your 2 daughters will be nearby is a real plus for you. Changes are good when they are brought about by love. You are a wonderful caring daughter and no doubt you give your all to your Mom. Hope you remember to get your own rest so you can serve her and God better. May you see God's guiding hand on your path like a brilliant Neon light.
DeleteDear Brie, Continuing to pray for you and your brother. That's wonderful that he has even started to choose the 3 pieces of furniture he will bring with him. You are doing a wonderful job and I pray the move goes smoothly and he will be content in his new home. Praying for all of our JC Family's requests.
Thank You Father for hearing our prayers and granting them as you see fit. We trust in You and wait patiently for your faithfulness, guidance and healing.
Thank you all so very much for your words of guidance and for your prayers. I feel covered in prayer now and have received the guidance that I feel God has provided through you. Actually I got to this point through what I received through you, my JC family. I'll take a deep breath, filling myself with the Holy Spirit and proceed in the love God has given me and know I've given it to the Lord and will let you all know how the Holy Spirit guides this. My heart is filled with gratitude to you and Praise to God for all he is doing for this JC Family and providing this place to gather. Much love and respect to you from me.
DeleteWaiting - Praying your elderly Mom will be receptive and accept the decisions made for her care.
ReplyDeletePsalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God."
ReplyDeleteGood Morning JC Warriors, I've been reading along along each day, and am grateful for all your prayers and and positive thoughts/comments. Please know God is working on me, but also using me, and several times I've thought, I would never have been able to be in this position to encourage or even pray with these folks were it not for MM. Despite the circumstances, I have a beautiful room for a hospital, and a spectacular view of Atlanta at sunset... which, of course, then reminds me every night of the trio of songs. It's gonna be ok, truth I stand on, and miracles.
SITREP, day +3 transplant time line, 5 days now in the hospital. Very blessed comparatively to fellow patients. We can talk when walking or in kitchen/visitor lounge when we escape our room. Probably 10 more days to go, as I'm growing fatigued easier but am nowhere near the bottom of the chemo effects.. should start the upswing around 5 days from now. Still getting up, dressed, meet with docs nurses, who say short visits good. So far, it's all been a few minutes max with them!
Thanks to all. Virtual hugs, the Lord's Army at JC Payton Family devo community is AWESOME!
p.s. zfuntastic... You've got to write us an update since you'd been gone for quite a while! You're in victory lane, there folks here that can benefit from how you achieved your sobriety for the past year or ??, Godspeed, praying for you, Amen.
Praise be to God! I read your 2019 entry, MadFox, as well as your 2020 and commented underneath those. Just reading today's entry. Your strength and resolve amaze and encourage me and SO MANY others....those here in our JC Fam as well as the MadFox Medical Team and others going thru this very thing you're going thru, MadFox. You are beyond COURAGOUS. Prayers for strength for the next 10 days and the days after that! In Jesus' great name, Amen!
DeleteHallelujah! Echoing NJS's words. Your faith, strength and courage are a testimony to the Glory of the Lord for all who cross your path. Praying for you and yours.
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Glad to hear you are doing good Madfox and that you are a blessing to others as well. Praying for you and your loved ones to have comfort and strength during this time 🙏. Peace be with you.
DeleteThe Spirit of the Lord is with you, it SHALL be WELL in HIS name.
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Praise the Lord, every day!
DeleteMadFox--- Praise the Lord, He is doing a mighty work in you and your family! Sending Great blessings and prayer your way. My Lord, You are Lord over Mercy and Comfort. I ask you to fill MadFox with patience and joy in Your presence, as MadFox breathes in Your Healing Life! Please restore him to Wholeness!
DeleteMay You, Lord, be Glorified in MadFox's life. In Jesus's Mighty and Matchless Nane, AMEN and AMEN
I feel blessed to hear your news Madfox. Larry and I both remain in continual prayer for your continued healing, including those days when I don't get to post, rest assured you remain in our hearts and prayers. Love You, Brie
DeleteI am so blessed to know that things are going your way and you are grounded in the presence of the Lord. He is using you in many ways to lead others to Him. May He continue to heal and strengthen you as you tolerate your treatment. Know you are always in my thoughts and prayers. We pray together as a family for you dear brother. Much love.
DeleteSo happy to hear your positive update, MadFox... know that you are loved
ReplyDeleteBlessings this day, Dear JC Family. The sun is out and we are promised warmer weather.
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers for you, Dear MadFox. I am blessed with the view you have from your hospital room - nothing like God reminding you daily of His vast love for you. I am praying that the time goes quickly for you and that at some point, the Hosp Administration may still say, "We are letting your wife join you!"
Our teaching in Fellowship yesterday was Romans 8. It was beautiful the way the Word unfolded and that I was left with a goal this week to focus on what Christ was sent to do. We can mirror that tenacity, just as you are doing, MadFox. We set our expectations exceedingly, abundantly above the world. So, again, your view from the hospital room is a great reminder! Being joint heirs with Christ means we will be gloried together as well of being aware of the sufferings he endured.
God's richest blessings to all of you. Continued prayers for each request and in the spirit for when I know not what to pray. God knows!
Amen Norah! Praying with you for the day they let his wife be with him.
DeleteDear MadFox, Enjoy that beautiful view and feed your soul with the beauty of His creation.
HOLY MONDAY:
ReplyDeleteJesus cleanses the Temple and curses the fig tree (Luke 19:45-48; Mark 11:12-25).
GOD PREPARES THOSE WHO WILL ACCEPT HIS SCRAFICE.
Thank You Jesus for coming to earth and changing eternity. Our Hope, Trust, and Future is in You alone. You are the key to Eternal Life, and without You, nothing matters. Thank You Lord for the gift of SALVATION. Amen.
Blessings and Peace.
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Amen!!! No greater gift than what Jesus has given us. His very Self for our salvation.
DeleteMost people including myself searching their whole life for money, for love, happiness and much more... we get hurt at the end. So let’s face it. Our plan for our life is suck. Gods plans are better! Much better! When I was sick at the hospital and I almost died, I saw gods face. He asked me if I want to leave this earth or stay here?! and then I realized that I have a choice!! To stay or leave!!!anyways I chose to stay only because I have a son to live for.. so I told god that I’m willing to suffer more in this world if I have to. I knew I was going somewhere better like heaven but I chose to stay here. After what happened to me I changed I’m not worry anymore about things or life. Asking why? Beacuse this word is just temporary! Remember that!
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Yes dear Woman of God! This world and everything in it is just temporary but His promises to us are forever. GOD saved you so you could spread His message of truth and salvation, and also so you could proclaim His good deeds. God bless you and your son with good health, protection and the joy and peace that only comes from believing in the one true GOD.
DeleteAmen! God bless you Jeanne. God is with us.
DeleteI forgot to thank all of you for your prayers for my DH after his fall on Saturday. Other than some purple toes, he is fine! He isn't sore, his hand and elbow are healed up. Looks like he broke his little toe and the two after that are purple too. But, THANK YOU, JC Family, for your prayers!
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray for your DH, dear Norah. I'm so glad his hand and elbow are better! Halleluia! Hope his toes are getting a little less purple too. Unfortunately there isn't much you can do for a broken toe. I've broken a couple of toes myself. Just tape it to the next one and tell him patience is a virtue. Thank you dear Father for healing all of Norah's and her DH's weaknesses. Waiting on Your faithfulness, and to hear of more victories in You. Amen!
ReplyDeleteI'm so grateful my husband feels more like himself every day. God is so faithful. Thank you all for your sincere prayers. Praying for you dear JC Family that you will also see answers to your prayers. Let us continue to hold fast to His unchanging Hand and trust in His promises. God bless you and your dear ones. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteGreat news Jeanne! God is so good. Continued prayers for Rick.
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Amen! And Hallelujah! for Rick's recovery 🙏💕
DeleteThanks dear TJ and Brie! God is so faithful!! Hope all is going well. You’re always in my prayers!
DeleteSo blessed to hear your DH is feeling better every day! Love you, Dear Sister!
DeleteJeanne amen, thank you for always uplifting us through your beautiful words and heart felt prayers. Very thankful that your husband is starting to feel more like himself. God is in the situation and blessing you for your continued faithfulness. Have an amazing day JC family. What an encouragement to know our Lord holds our hand as+ walk with him through this day.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear sister Terri! Thanks for your kind words. Praying all is going well with you and the children. God bless you all!
DeleteWalking with the Lord through this new day with praise and gratitude!
Great news dear Jeanne. God is faithful. Your Rick will continue to improve as we continue to pray to our Lord to touch his body each & everyday! Amen! Hallelujah!🙏💕
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet Jan! He hears every prayer and even the tiny ones. 💗🙏😊Amen!
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ReplyDeleteGod gives us only one day at a time.
"Give us this day our daily bread".
Manna can't be kept for the next day.
Tomorrow has its own worries, that you cannot affect today.
Amen, Peter!
DeleteWhat a beautiful message in today’s JC…that we are to go to God first and trust His timing. So hard for us humans to do, but has such a blessing and peace. My prayer for you is that the trust and peace that He provides will be yours. Ellen
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Ellen! May God continue to bless and heal you and your family.. Trusting Him with my life, and doing my best to stay in His presence and peace.
DeletePerfect timing for a reminder for me. Struggling with where to place my daughter for Kindergarten (public or local christian school) and the possibility of also taking my 5th grade son out of public school and into christian school for 6th grade. Financially it will be tight to place both in Christian school. Needing God's direction so badly and quickly. I have tried to rest in that I know He will show us what is the right decision but still striving over it.
ReplyDeletePraying for all again today, it is a privilege to take the time to do so, my "chores" can wait.
ReplyDeleteThank you God for your healing powers over Jeannie's Rick, Mad 🦊 recovery, Kathy, Brie and their families. And for those I may have failed to mention, known and unknown. I trust you will guide our friend to the resources to make the best decision for her children's education. Our precious children are in great need of being raised with truth in schools that supports their parents.
This morning I woke up with three powerful messages, clear as a bell about the truth of the judgement of God. I thought I would write them down because I couldn't possibly forget the simple phrases. Flash forward to journaling time which I do first thing and try as I might, could not remember the words. God showed me that total recall is not always as important as the overall takeaway message I can recall. And that is, God is good all the time, He is righteous in His judgement, not for the purpose of punishment but for ENLIGHTENING us all in our choices.
Be still today, and know that God is on the throne, and you just can't beat that! 😉♥️✝️
Thank you Audra for sharing what God spoke into you this morning. May the Lord teach us and guide us through every step we take. As he corrects us as a loving Father should.
DeleteBe still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 is a scripture I have clung to many times in my life. Knowing that our loving heavenly Father is on his thrown and nothing is out of his reach is one of the important parts that set in stone our confidence in him and who he is. Because we have an unshaken confidence in him we can believe what he tells us about who we are.praise you Lord
Praying for God’s guiding Hand to lead your decisions. Where He leads, He will provide for. Be not afraid. He already knows the way, and has equipped you and your children well for it. Trust and pray.
ReplyDeleteGoing through a similar problem with my 3 yr old grandson. Putting it all in God’s able Hands.
Stop trying to work things out before their times have come. I am struggling and stumbling through this, and failing miserably at putting Keith's end-of-life situation out of My mind and heart until it comes.
ReplyDeleteThough this is difficult for me, I am singing, Nothing, Nothing, absolutely Nothing is too difficult for God.
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under Heaven. Please pray for me to humble myself under God's Mighty Hand, until due season when He will lift me high. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
I'm praying for you, Dear Brie. We are all in "that" time of life...changes, aging, all of the 'what's next' and 'what if's' that the devil loves to throw at our minds. Then, we're offered the Peace that passes ALL understanding. That's what I go to sleep on. Praying to the tune of, "It's gonna be OK." Sleep sweet, dear sister. That is what I plan to do in the next few minutes. God is on the Night Watch. He is holding our hand. All is well. We know our future. <3
DeleteJoining Norah's prayer. It's gonna be okay! God knows what the future holds. His timing is perfect. Now is the time to continue to love Keith and be there for him. When an anxious thought comes into your mind, say JESUS and He will cast it away. Me too. Going to sleep very soon. God is on the Night Watch and He holds our futures. Amen. All is well.
DeleteThank You Norah and Jeanne, and all who prayed for me and Keith.
DeleteAnd thank you, Chris for our Malachi 2 song and posting, just when I needed it most:
Over and over we see God telling us to not fear.
Deuteronomy 1:21 - Behold, the Lord thy God hath set the land before thee: go up and possess it, as the Lord God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8 - And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
Joshua 1:9 - Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Joshua 10:25 - And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the Lord do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.
1 Chronicles 22:13 - Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the Lord charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed.
1 Chronicles 28:20 - And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the Lord God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.
2 Chronicles 20:15 - And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.
2 Chronicles 20:17 - Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the Lord will be with you.
2 Chronicles 32:7 - Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:
Isaiah 51:7 - Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.
Jeremiah 23:4 - And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the Lord.
Jeremiah 30:10 - Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the Lord; neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and none shall make him afraid.
Jeremiah 46:27 - But fear not thou, O my servant Jacob, and be not dismayed, O Israel: for, behold, I will save thee from afar off, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and be in rest and at ease, and none shall make him afraid.
We try to walk in control of our own lives most of the time because of something we fear and yet over and over the Lord reminds us to "fear not."
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Dearest Brie, prayers continue for you and Keith and your family. How many times does "BE NOT DISMAYED" appear in the bible? 😉♥️🙏✝️
DeleteRick’s older brother Jack needs prayers for healing. He had an ablation last week to fix his heart flutter but now he’s in the hospital with internal bleeding. He’s having a Cat scan today to find out where the bleeding is coming from. His good wife Sally said he just wasn’t feeling good so they went to the hospital.
ReplyDeleteThank You Father God for healing his body and stopping the bleeding and bringing him back to perfect health in the Name of Christ Jesus, our Risen Lord. Amen.
Trusting in Your mercy and faithfulness.
Isaiah 40:31 "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."
Psalm 34:19 "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all."
Jeremiah 30:17 "For I will restore health unto you, and I will heal you of your wounds, saith the Lord."
Joining in prayers with you Jeanne for Jack. May our heavenly Father place His healing hands upon him and through His mighty power be healed. May the presence of the Lord be felt by him and he be comforted in all peacefulness. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteJoining in prayer for Jack. Lord we know You are with Jack in all of this. May he feel Your attentiveness to his need. Give he & his wife that assurance today. Bless them with good news according to Your will & good purpose in Jesus' name. Amen. 💞🙏🌈
DeleteJoining in prayers for Jack's healing.
DeleteJoining the prayer warriors in doing what we do best. May He wrap His loving arms around Jack and instill peace in him as He heals Jack. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
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DeleteThank you for your sincere prayers for Jack, dear Janet, Jan, Janet E, Suzanne and Audra. God is with him and He loves the Lord so he and his wife Sally are in His good Hands. May they be comforted as they wait for the Cat scan results. May God enlighten his doctors to give him exactly the right treatment he needs to be brought back to perfect health, and the strength for Sally that she needs at this hard time. Their son, Matt is on his way to be at their sides. Rick's younger brother Casey said his wife with Alzheimers had a seizure last night and she was brought to the hospital. She is waiting to have an MRI because these seizures just keep happening. Thanks for your prayers. We know God hears every one and He is mighty to save. God bless you all and answer your prayers too. Much love.
DeleteExperience is a great teacher. God prepares us for our journey if we let Him. In seeking to be more like the Son, we have to live each day as it comes because we really don't know what it will bring.
ReplyDeleteMost of the time it is just another day. Some of the time, real daily challenges arise for which we pray to the Father to minimize them. And once in a great while, we encounter tragedy, illness, and/or death... this is where our daily practice of trusting God that He is working all things for good becomes challenging.
No one seeks to endure a tragedy or death. However, if we pray, have others also pray, and trust in faith that He will hold our hand through the valley, we will have peace. I've seen it happen, and nothing helps your faith journey like experiencing His walking side by side through that valley. Godspeed JC Warriors, thanks for your covering prayers these past 2.5 years.
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DeleteAmen dear MadFox!!! You spoke the truth good brother!
DeleteYour words blessed me: Nothing helps your faith journey like experiencing His walking side by side through that valley.
Can't believe it's been 2.5 yrs, Dear Brother! Your shining example of faithfulness and God's continued blessings is encouragement to all of us!
DeletePraying for Jack, Dear Jeanne and for you, Keith, Larry, Dear Brie. And, I'm right there with you, Audra....maybe I should just start (keep) walking it instead of reading it every year!
Remember our dear Maplewood and Bob on their Birthdays yesterday.
Love to all of you!
Love to you dear Norah! Amen! MadFox is my inspiration. Just Holding on to the Unchanging Hand and going forward in peace.
DeleteThanks for your prayers. Praying with you for all our dear ones. May we receive answers to our prayers very soon. Thank You Jesus.
Peace & Light to everyone today.
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Anonymous! May you receive the same from our good and gracious God.
ReplyDeleteAll that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. (1 John 2:16).
ReplyDeleteAmen dear Janet. Let us set our eyes on those things that can’t be seen. Those things from above that will endure!
DeleteGood Friday, seems like a good time to share a 3rd year after "rebirth" with the JC blog community.
ReplyDeleteLet me start with a simple statement: Cancer sucks. All of its forms are insidious; from the impact on the mind to the ravages it exacts on the body. And yes, it’s a journey no one wants to take. In the past three plus years being treated for Multiple Myeloma, I’ve met many incredible people. One group is the entire medical team of “angels” who genuinely care about, and for, cancer patients. And of course, a group of incredibly kind patients, now friends, in various stages of the disease, both here and in heaven. And lastly, YOU, a group of prayer warriors right here, who encouraged me and prayed all along.
The true “blessings” of my journey to date is that in “visiting” (there’s humor in that word) the infusion center for almost 180 straight weeks, I’ve witnessed firsthand the love and care that is required in this battle. Seen courageous patients fight against all odds with highly aggressive forms. And LEARNED and recognized that any attempt to have my own personal “pity party” is disrespectful to those with much bigger challenges currently and ahead.
On Tuesday, March 26th, exactly 3 years from my stem cell transplant, my wife and I visited Emory for the results of my annual check-up. In today’s world, and with a Type-A personality, one can go online and view the patient portal for most of your test results in advance of the annual review. So, to be sure, our expectation was for mostly good news… but as all that have dealt with cancer know, there can ALWAYS be a surprise. In our case, there was a surprise but it wasn't what we expected.
Our Emory team said the results were as good as you can get, and in fact, that I could STOP ALL TREATMENTS save a low dose daily maintenance pill IMMEDIATELY (the schedule was to do so in June but not everything). It was overwhelming. My wife reached over and grabbed my shoulder, she had tears – and it was all I could do, to not drop to the floor in a puddle.
To be totally transparent, it is going to be a mental challenge to not “go to work” each week and see what is now family and friends. It’s a new chapter, and I’m so glad to be here. However, at the same time, feel so undeserving when you see patients each week who are hurting and have so much more of a tough road ahead.
As long-time JC bloggers here know, three and a half years ago, I went to a mountaintop to think and pray. While watching a glorious sunset, a song played that I’d never heard before. It was a Christian singer named, Tasha Layton, and the song was “It’s Gonna Be Okay.” While there I asked God to give me a lot more time and to use me for His purposes. I still haven’t figured it all out; but His miracle through the hands of clinical research, caring doctors, wonderful nurses, support teams, friends, my family, our kids, and most of all, my wife, has given me significantly more time. Thankfully and apparently, IT IS “gonna be okay.”
So, am BACK ON THE "MOUNTAINTOP" after several years in the valley. This will be the last update unless something changes in a year. Thanks for your prayers JC blog friends. Grateful that I can sing along with James Brown: “I feel good...” but I didn’t know that I would! Godspeed and Amen!
In Him it's ALWAYS gonna be Ok, no matter what. Praying many blessings for you and yours this Easter.
DeleteThank you sharing your journey and your strength and hope and reminding us how He cares for us. God's Blessings for you this glorious day. John H.
DeleteDear MadFox --- Blessings be upon you and your loved ones.
Delete"I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your marvelous things you have done." -Psalm 91
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise you."
May the light of God's love continue to shine upon you, dear friend.---NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU SHALL PROSPER! Isa.54:17 --- The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness; the darkness couldn't put it out." John 1:5 MSG ---
May you be filled with renewed strength, hope, love and gratitude for the healing you have received. May your life be a testament to faith, prayer and perseverance, inspiring others to NEVER lose hope in the face of adversity. Pleading the Blood of Jesus over you and your loved ones. Godspeed to to you, MadFox. AMEN and AMEN
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! I am a personal witness of the power of prayer and the power of Christ... Right here on this blog and in my life walk. Mad 🦊, your 3 year journaling of your journey has been life changing for more than just you.
DeleteMy little month long medical challenges seemed like a mountain and a curse to me. Bloggers and friends have prayed me thru it. Yesterday I received not one, but two, clear lab reports that I had worried about. Yet, amidst the worry and doubt was the foundation of trust I have been cultivating here and with God's Word and promises. Take heart! Our minds may not change overnight, but God WILL when we ask, show us our progress.
WE know why it's called "Good Friday". Share the good news with someone today ✝️👏♥️
Dear Audra! You are a strong woman of God. You’re holding tight to our Way Maker’s Hand and you shall overcome! I’m thanking God that you received good results from your tests. Such good news and answers to my prayers. Praying for your full recovery and perfect health in God’s perfect timing.
DeleteBeautiful verses and prayer dear JJ! You lifted my heart as well! Thanks.
DeleteGood morning ☀️ I pray for everyone on here to be blessed, comforted and guided today and this season of life. Everywhere I turn lately it has been about staying in this season of life. God is AMAZING and still speaks to His children !! It amazes me how easy it is to live in tomorrow instead of right now. I pray to savor every MOMENT of TODAY! I pray for any hardships any of you all are going through. If it is a season of mourning your season of joy is coming! If it is a season of waiting just hold tight and rest. If it a season of great joy then spread it around first to your families. And Lord help me to do the same. I am requesting prayer for me and my family to grow closer to God and to each other. That we will receive ALL HE has for us on this earth. That we will live in the fullness of our Savior each moment and rest in the peace that passes understanding all the days of our lives in Jesus Name Amen 🙏 NO WEAPON formed against us will prosper!!
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, thank you for your post today. Lifting you and your family up in prayer.
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Amen! Love your prayer!
DeleteMy Mighty Father God --- I come before you with heart full of gratitude for the opportunity to seek Your presence and guidance. I lift up Anonymous and their family to you, asking for Your Divine Intervention in drawing them closer to You. May Your Holy Spirit dwell within their hearts and homes guiding them in paths of
Deleterighteousness and strengthening their bond with one another. And YES, Anonymous, NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU SHALL PROSPER! I DECREE AND DECLARE: You and your family are WASHED by THE BLOOD, COVERED by THE BLOOD. SAVED by THE BLOOD, HEALED by THE BLOOD an you, devil, CAN'T DEFEAT THE BLOOD!
Grant them the wisdom to prioritize their relationship with You above all else, and may they find
joy and fulfillment in seeking Your will as a family.
May Your light shine brightly in their lives, illuminating the way
forward and bringing them every closer to Your presence. In Jesus's Name, I Pray and Believe, AMEN and AMEN.
Thank you dear Anonymous! Your prayer really blessed my heart. Amen! No weapon formed against us will prosper. Praying with our dear JJ and believing that your future is in God's ABLE Hands. He knows exactly what you and your family need. They are covered by the SAVING Blood of Chist. Nothing can harm them. May God open the eyes and hearts of your loved ones so they will seek Him with their hearts, minds and souls, trust in God's promises, and rest in His peace. May they stay close to Him so He will stay close to them. You are the bright light of Christ among them. So let it shine so they will see the joy of the Lord and want it for themselves. Thank You Father for this in the Name of Christ Jesus, our Risen Lord. Amen.
DeleteMatthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Psalm 34:4
I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
And His ears are open to their cry.
Anonymous, God bless you. I receive your blessing.
ReplyDeleteDear heavenly Father, I continue to try and follow your lead. Help me to slow down and not expect answers to challenges that will be revealed to me on Your time table, not on my eager and anxious time table! Your time table brings peace and calm. Open my heart to patience and submission to You. Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen! We must WAIT on the Lord. We have long suffering and we are prepared to wait for His guidance, answers, and faithfulness.
DeletePraying a Blessed Easter to all who visited today's Jesus Calling blog.
ReplyDeleteHappy and Blessed Easter to you, dear Peter, and all those seen and unseen, who joined us today.
DeleteAmén!
ReplyDeleteGood Friday is the day of remembrance of Jesus being crucified on the cross. Jesus loved all humanity so much that He was willing to be betrayed, beaten, mocked, humiliated, and crucified. He suffered for all our sins and went to Hell in our place.
ReplyDeleteAs we reflect on Good Friday and the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, let offer praise and thankgiving for the immeasurable love and grace He has shown us! HALLELUJAH!!!
We love You, Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords, the Lion from the Tribe of Judah!! Hear Him Roar!!!
In Your presence
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I love that song. It always soothes me and lifts my weary heart. Happy and blessed Easter, dear sister! I know you're missing your dear Debbi. Sending a big hug and many prayers.
DeleteAmen. We love you, Lord! You are everything to us. Thank You for Your Sacrifice and for Your Perfect Love. I will praise Your Holy Name forever!
ReplyDeleteGod's Richest Blessings to all of you, my JC Family. It's been a good day! My DH has felt good and MadFox's Victory Report encouraged us even more! Oh, Brother - what you've persevered through. What a blessing. My DH is now on Round #2 of his MM Journey and your posts reminded us of God's victorious ways. Thank you, Brother! Your palms up to his chemo route meant more than you know.
ReplyDeleteHeading to bed a thankful, sleepy woman of God who loves her brothers and sisters in Christ SO much. Your prayers mean so much to my DH and me.
Praying for all of you...listening to your song, Sassy Mom. Yes, that's where I belong - in His Presence!
Love and God's Best to all of you....sleep sweet; God is on the Night Watch!