Seek Me with your whole being. I desire to be found by you, and I orchestrate the events of your life with that purpose in mind. When things go well and you are blessed, you can feel Me smiling on you. When you encounter rough patches along your life journey, trust that My Light is still shining upon you. My reasons for allowing these adversities may be shrouded in mystery, but My continual Presence with you is an absolute promise. Seek Me in good times; seek Me in hard times. You will find Me watching over you all the time.
Deuteronomy 4:29
English Standard Version
But from there you will seek the Lord your God and you will find him, if you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul.
Hebrews 10:23
English Standard Version
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
Psalm 145:20
English Standard Version
The Lord preserves all who love him,
but all the wicked he will destroy.
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Also, bookmark https://bibletags.blogspot.com/2019/06/jesus-calling-366-days.html to have an easy link to the entire year of these entries.
On the journey of faith, I must confess, circumstances too often have dictated faith. Today’s reading makes clear what reality is, that faith is abundantly present and must define circumstances. This is a matter of prayer, mine and those who pray for me.
ReplyDeleteYes and Amen🙌
DeleteAlways true dear Bob!!
DeleteThats right Bob !
DeleteThat is true. Amen!!
DeleteAmen🙏💖. Pray without ceasing.🙏🙏
DeleteLove and prayers for our JC family
Thank you all for your prayers too!
The prayers and body of Christ is ever present
Blessings from Texas
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Brandy
God is great
DeleteAmen!
DeleteJesus, plz help those fighting addiction. In His Holy Name I pray.
DeleteAnonymous Q
Fighting everyday my weaknesses and working on trusting the Lord. Receiving his love
Deleteamen thank u jesus
ReplyDeleteUnknown it is good to see you here and know that you are still reading this. It sure helps me every day!
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful for this blog.
ReplyDeleteI see the Lord in my trials. I see the lessons he is teaching me. Every day I set my intentions with this devotional, whether here or in print, algining my mind with Christ for that day. Sometimes I have to do it over and over again, but always, I eventually find Him. Waiting for me to come back.
ReplyDeleteYesterday, today and always, He is with us. Thank you Jesus, I trust you Jesus, I love you Jesus!
DeleteWhat a blessing it is to see the lessons and how God is working in and through our lives. God is good! Thank you, Jesus, for Your faithfulness!
DeleteAmen dear Audra and Rose. He is always the same and He never leaves us. He works mightily within us and through our lives. How blessed we are to be His children.
DeleteAMEN! In our lives where everything changes - family, friends, science, geography, etc... The WORD of GOD never changes. That we can count on. Praise God! I'm so glad to be a believer in Jesus -
DeleteJohn 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God
And He shall reign forevermore! Hallelujah
Praise God with us today, JC family! Marc's knee manipulation was on Monday morning and all went well, proving the knee will bend as it should and scar tissue was broken up. This is to be followed by intense physical therapy which can be very painful. Yesterday, a friend gifted us a high end stationary bike for the home that will make timely exercise easier to stay on top of PT. Thank you Father, you know what is needed to facilitate full recovery! We are so blessed! A recently deceased friend's spouse has asked hubby to play worship songs at a memorial service in a couple of weeks. He hasn't picked up a guitar in five years, but a loaner has been found, not just any guitar, but the exact one Marc would buy if he was to have one. Last night, instead of an old movie or a crime show on TV 😉, the volume was up on an amazing playlist of worship songs as we praised and gave thanks for these "God Openings" in our lives. May I have this victory dance anyone? Praise the Lord!
Delete...For the rest of your life, Audra. Will you be my prayer partner every night? Together with God, things feel so right. Yes, you may have this Victory Dance for the rest of life! Praising God loudly and proudly in song and dance!
DeleteOur lives are better left to Him; I could have missed the pain but I'd have had to miss THE DANCE!
My contemporary praise and worship playlist is rolling 😊
Love this! Praise God! Sing and dance! Love you sisters in Christ 🙏💖
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DeleteAudra and Brie, and Brandy, I'll join you in the DANCE and PRAISE. LOVE YOU SISTERS. Mindy
DeleteA year later and these prayers and posts by y’all ( and me) make me so filled with the joy of our savior!
DeleteSing, praise, worship and dance sweet sisters and brothers.
I’m lifted my each of you and your families in prayer.
Love you all
❤️🙏
Brandy
This is the day that the Lord has made. September 1st 2018. A new start for me and daily devotions. Even though I have not Faithfully done daily devotions I have felt God's presence with me and my family. I am so thankful God continues to show his presence even when I'm not focused on him. God is so faithful
ReplyDeleteAmen, Jody. God is always but a breath away, always ready to help us, always available if we but call His name. Jesus! Jesus! Jesus! God be with you.
DeleteBlessings from California
Amen to that Rose!
DeleteWe serve a faithful God. Thank goodness for His everlasting Grace !
DeleteHe is so faithful! Amen dear Min Ahadi! Resting in His grace and promises.
DeleteI am not wicked but it sure does feel like I'm being destroyed please pray for me and my family
ReplyDeletePraying for you now.
DeleteIf their god out their please help me
ReplyDeleteI believe in god but I feel like he doesn't love me cause my life and family is in need of him and he is no where
DeleteFeelings are not facts. Fact is God’s word. Read it. Don’t let Satan bring you down. Satan wants to lead you into fear, anxiety and frustration - all sins. He wants you to question Him and doubt Him and make you prefer death to life. Read the Book. Confess your sins and trust in the Lord. No matter what. If you doubt read the promises of God. Don’t rely on feelings. They will fail you.
DeleteAmen!
DeleteI do all you say and it isnt helping so it is hard not to lose faith
DeleteHebrews 11:1 states. "11 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Today I will remember that everything I encounter I have to exercise my faith in GOD and believe even if I can't see it he is still taking care of it. I have learned when I am trying to figure it out God has already worked it out, my faith in that can be the difference between how long or how short the answer manifests. Instead of telling God about all my problems I am learning to tell my problems, concerns and hurt about my BIG GOD! HE can do anything but fail! Thank GOD for being available when I search for HIM, especially when I realize it was not HE that was lost, it was ME who walked away from HIM! IN HIS LOVE
DeleteAmen, paytonfamily and God's daughter!
DeleteUnknown, faith is not the absence of doubt but the means to overcome it. Having faith in Jesus doesn't mean we won't struggle or have problems. It means that we have a Father who we can lean on to overcome our problems, who never leaves us even when we don't see or feel Him. Pray the following prayer with me.
Father God, I am often feeling overwhelmed and drained by the sheer responsibility before me. I cry out to You for my needs. Strengthen me and fill me with Your wisdom. Change me, Father God. In Jesus Holy name, I pray. Amen.
-Samuel 22:33
Ask God to change you and how you respond/react to adversity. Your problems may still be there, but so is God, and He will strengthen you. God be with you.
Blessings from California
Thank you BFC! Praying your lovely prayer! He walks with us through our difficult times and gives us these opportunities to test the strength of our faith. Since the Rock on which we stand never crumbles, neither do we!
DeleteAmen, Jeanne!! Standing on Solid Rock with my JC Family. God be with you and bless you abundantly, my sweet sister.
DeleteThanks dear Rose! Feeling richly blessed and surrounded by God’s love and the love of my JC family. God bless you too😊
DeleteIn this season of what looks to be EXTREME challenges, it is even more important too stand in courage and faith. As we shift and demonstrate our focus on GOD and Jesus as the ONLY answer to seek, the emotions are replaced by faith and peace waits there. Not an easy thing to do necessarily, but the Word is our how-to manual. Read it! ♥️✝️🙏
DeleteThank you so much Audra, Chris Payton, Jeanne and God’s daughter. I also prayed aloud with you!
DeleteAsking for healing prayer for my fiancé, John. We battled covid, delta strain for a month and John is having weird after symptoms. Asking fir prayers that his blood work comes back healthy & good.
Thank you Jesus, I trust you Jesus, I love you Jesus!
Amen🙏💖🙏
Praying with and for you and John, our dear Brandy.
DeleteJoining in prayer for complete elimination of unwelcome symptoms 🙏
DeleteThere is a God and He is sovereign. Trust Him in the good times and trust Him with everything you have in the hard times,for He knows all and His love,mercy and grace finds us in our trials and tribulations. Just know that when our lives are at what we consider to be the worst you have to continue to trust in Him and believe in Him because right around the corner is His Grace and Peace. The hard times happen right before the best times. For He is Always with you and in the hardest times He will carry you through. Keep the Faith for something wonderful is about to happen in your life. God Bless you, God loves you 🙏
DeleteThank You Father for the good in my life and Thank You even more for the hardest parts of my life, it brings me closer to you Father and the peace that you give me after You carry me through these hardships is so comforting and I just have to shout out to the world how much I love You Father God, and just how Great and Wonderful You are..I LOVE YOU FATHER GOD AND I THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME ❤️
DeleteAmen 🙏. God is truly amazing and wonderful. He deserves all the praise and glory. He is with us ALWAYS--through the good times and the bad times. He holds us in His mighty, loving hands. He is our Good Shepherd. Thank You Jesus. Praise God always 🙌.
DeleteFor I have came to learn throughout this life with each walk life has a new lesson for me to learn. It is up to me on which direction I choose to take Jesus will never leave us nor will he forsake us. He has truly blessed me in good times and through the bad. Keep the faith it shall get better.
ReplyDeleteAmen 🙏 So very True
Delete"When you encounter rough patches along your life journey, trust that My Light is still shining upon you. My reasons for allowing these adversities may be shrouded in mystery, but My continual Presence with you is an absolute promise. Seek Me in good times; seek Me in hard times. You will find Me watching over you all the time." AMEN! Thank You LORD for Your continual Presence, guidance and deliverance.
ReplyDeleteStill true, dear Sassy Mom! Amen to that!
DeleteAmen Sassy Mom! Love you 🙏💖🙏🤗
DeletePraying for His continual Presence, Guidance and Deliverance, Sassy Mom. You are greatly loved and prayed for more than words could ever say. Much Love, Brie
DeleteSeeking His Presence Guidance and Deliverance today with you sisters. And confident we shall find it! ♥️✝️
DeleteToday marks the 1st day of September, the 9th month of the year which also represents the fruits of God's Hoky Spirit which are: Faithfulness, Gentleness, Goodness, Joy, Kindness,, Long suffering, Love, Peace and Self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). It is also the month many Christian denominations celebrate the Feasts of the Cross. The feast commemorates the cross used in the crucifixion of Jesus.
ReplyDeleteWithin the past months, the Lord has taken us through some challenges , training & countless victories, seen or unseen. As we look forward to the 122 days ahead for this year, be ready to harvest from your farm of lovely labor
to the word of God's grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified (Acts 20:32).
My, Father, my Father. I lift my voice up to You this morning to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU and THANK YOU for Your Grace and Mercy rhat have ushered me and my family into this new month. Thank You Lord!
My JC family, get prepared and get involved as we praise our way into the presence of Almighty God for All Things New Isaiah 43:19.
I pray with you for the Lord to consolidate all your September blessings. Your testimony for this month will shame the doubters. People will confirm that your faith and trust in the Lord is never in vain. Psalm 81:10 will be fulfilled in your life, now and always.
Seek the Lord always and remain im Peace and Love.
Maplewood NJ
Pls. excuse the computer spacing errors.
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Maplewood I am both inspired and encouraged by your revelation from God this morning! I appreciate your heart and for sharing with us! God Bless You! In HIS Love
DeleteThanks sweet Maplewood! Your words never fail to lift and satisfy my heart! Looking forward to all the good fruit, healings, accomplishments and victories in this brand new month. Thank you Jesus!
DeleteI welcome this month with your prayer, Maplewood...
Delete"I pray with you for the Lord to consolidate all your September blessings. Your testimony for this month will shame the doubters. People will confirm that your faith and trust in the Lord is never in vain. Psalm 81:10 will be fulfilled in your life, now and always."
Amen, Amen, Amen!!!
DeleteWe Praise You God! We trust in your promises oh Lord! We thank you Father God for showering your blessings upon our JC family. We love you Jesus.
Thank you so much Maplewood for your beautiful and powerful prayers! I love your heart dear sister and pray for all Gods best for you and for our loving family of believers
💖🙏
Brandy
So many blessings, so many prayers! Happy September to you, too, Maplewood and all of our JC Family. It's hard to believe it's already September. It feels like yesterday we were celebrating the 4th of July! Another family gathering today and I am thankful for His many blessings.
ReplyDeletePrayers for all of my family travelers as they make their way back home - safety and blessings to all of them. God is always with us - He never moves.
I hold all of you in prayer as you seek His victories for your lives. Celebrating your little grandson, Loveconquersall!
Preparing to clear some of the chaff out of this house...it is growing up around us, just like our yard!
Thank you Father for this day, this new month and all that we will encounter. I loved that our answered prayers will "shame the doubters," Maplewood. Unknown Unknown - YOU are not shameful - the adversary is in his attempts. YOU are a VICTOR!
Thank you, dear God, for guiding me to this site. I found it while feeling desperate, but I will stay because of faith, fellowship and healing.
ReplyDeleteI can feel You smiling during the good times. I have a hard time seeing during the dark times, but I am reminded to have faith and know that Your Light is there, and ultimately that is what guides me through. Thank You!
Help me, Lord, to stay on the right path of complete trust in You, especially when life seems unbearable. Oh Jesus, I surrender myself to You. Please take care of everything.
Uplifting all on here in prayer today! CO
AMEN
DeleteI'm getting better everyday. My mind is clearing more. Although as a result I can see all my problems more clearly. I'm praying today for the people in the bahamas. God bless you all and thank you for your prayers.
ReplyDeleteZfuntastic- still praying for you!!!
DeleteAlso still praying for you zfuntastic! God IS with you every step of the way!
DeleteYES! EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-QSYjOKiUM
Good morning Lord and JC family. Thank you lord for these powerful prayer warriors; such a beautiful family. Thank you lord for hearing their prayers and answering them. Their prayers are mine and their love for you overflows into my spirit. Yes Lord my cup overfloweth. You know their needs, their fears, and my prayer for them that you fill them with your peace. God bless all!
ReplyDeleteAMEN and God bless you and your family as well Loveconquersall!
DeleteIn HIS Love
Where is everyone?
ReplyDeleteI ask God to protect all of his children Psalms 91 everyone. God bless everyone in the whole world.
DeleteSilly me... I was thinking there was only 30 days in August! Weird feeling that there were no 2020 posts!
ReplyDeleteIt was late when I posted last night. Posting again.
ReplyDeleteBrandy - I'm sorry you have been in such intense pain caused by a hit and run driver. Joining you in praying the driver with be apprehended. Praying you get the financial help needed to cover the costly expense for the X-rays and medical treatment on your neck. Sending a virtual hug, you are very much loved.
Brandy!! I returned to yesterday to read. How horrible that was!! How completely unsettling and traumatizing!!
DeletePapa- we thank you for Brandy. We thank you for who she is and the purpose you have for her that I one else can fill. We thank you that she is fearfully and wonderfully made. We recognize the gift of life and her. We bless you for drawing her into a relationship with you. Thank you for loving her. Thank you for seeking a relationship with her. Thank you that she is your masterpiece even in the frailty of these moments.
We seek you with her and for her Papa. You know her pain. You know everything about her needs. We seek you. We pray that you would move on her behalf Papa. We pray that she would see you in the quiet of each day. We pray that she would see you as the sea! Heal her heart, body, and soul. Be her protector and provider.
Thank you Papa. Thank you that you are good.
Thank you so much Sassy Mom for your love, hugs. And prayers
DeleteLove you
Lifting you up in prayer as well!
I need Gods direction in who to call and what exactly I need to do to get medical financial help
God is faithful and good, Always
Your prayers and love Grace takes time and your loving prayers Sassy mom made me cry
Love you both and am so in try grateful for y’all
Loving prayers for you a well
God bless
🙏💕🙏
Brandy
I cannot find the post you made, Brandy, but the JC family has made clear the need. Praying to our Lord to return you to full health in body, mind, and spirit. Praying also for the lost soul who caused your pain. May the Good Shepherd find His very lost sheep. God be with you, Brandy.
DeleteBrandy, I, like Bob, went back to read your post and could not find it, but our JC family Prayer Warriors are on it praying with and for you.
DeleteFather God, I lift up, your daughter, Brandy, to Your Throne of Grace. Heal her, Lord, from the top of her head to the soles of her feet; mind, body and spirit. Comfort her and give her peace that surpasses all understanding. I pray for a complete healing and recovery, in Jesus name. Praying mercy and grace for the other party involved as well. We know that You, Lord, are faithful, and You are in control. Thank you, Jesus! In Jesus Holy name, I pray. AMEN
Looking forward to your Victory report.
God be with you.
Blessings from California
I’m away in New Jersey and unfortunately I had a hard time posting this morning but you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
DeleteBrandy, I posted in yesterday’s blog that I was praying for you. God knows how you were injured by a person whose heart was calloused and whose eyes were blind to this injustice. My heart goes out to you. I’m sorry you must suffer at the hands of the ungodly. But continue to wait on the Lord. He never fails to shine His light in the darkness. May He lead you to the help you need and provide for all your needs. Praying for your perfect recovery. Amen!
Praying blessings and healing on our sister Brandy
DeleteThank you for your
DeleteLoving prayers Sassy Mom, Grace takes time, Bob, Jeanne, Brie and for all of you! Your prayers warm my heart so deeply! I know God hears your prayers, our prayers. Love you all, God be with you all
With love
Brandy
🙏❤️🙏
Received this from the Henri Nouwen Society and thought of all of you; wanted to share:
ReplyDeleteDear Lord,
Today I thought of the words of Vincent van Gogh: “It is true there is an ebb and flow, but the sea remains the sea.” You are the sea. Although I experience many ups and downs in my emotions and often feel great shifts and changes in my inner life, you remain the same. Your sameness is not the sameness of a rock, but the sameness of a faithful lover. Out of your love I came to life, by your love I am sustained, and to your love I am always called back. There are days of sadness and days of joy; there are feelings of guilt and feelings of gratitude; there are moments of failure and moments of success; but all of them are embraced by your unwavering love. . . . O Lord, sea of love and goodness, let me not fear too much the storms and winds of my daily life, and let me know there is ebb and flow but the sea remains the sea.
Amen
Beautifully said. Thanks for sharing Bob! You are appreciated.
DeleteThank you Bob for sharing. Amen 🙏.
DeleteBday twin- Thanks for sharing these beautiful words that are so True!!
Delete" O Lord, sea of love and goodness, let me not fear too much the storms and winds of my daily life, and let me know there is ebb and flow, but the sea remains the same"!!!!
Stay blessed.
Maplewood NJ
Beautiful Bob, thanks for sharing. So comforting to know that like the sea, it's Creator also is the same, yesterday, today and forever amen.
DeleteThank you Bob. Those are powerful, tangible images. I am glad we have each other in the sea. As the Voyage of the Dawn Treader and our lives reveal, the sea can seem treacherous in its constancy. We need each other.
DeleteLove this so much! Thank you for sharing Bob!
DeleteYou are appreciated
God bless you
A few days ago someone said they missed Bob’s prayers. I thought something happened to Bob and I was sad, looking for a clue. You’re still here Bob!! Hallelujah! Brandy is still here. Thank you Father for your mercy and grace! His hands his plan.
DeleteDear Heavenly Father God,
DeleteThank you for the vastness of the sea reminding us how long, how wide, how deep, how high and how great Your Love is for us. Thanks that the sea cleanses us, and washes away all that we release. Would You help us capture the sea in our mind, embed it in our heart, meditate on the fact that Your Grace, Mercy and Forgiveness reach farther beyond the sea than anything we can fathom, and that Your Love is just as boundless? And finally God, would You help us seas the day? In Jesus' Name, I ask, I pray and I thank You. Amen.
Amen, Bob! I am blessed by your words. God be with you, my brother in Christ.
DeleteBrie, I love what you wrote, "God, would You help us seas the day?" Amen and Amen!! God bless you, my JC Family. Praying to the Father for all of your needs and concerns. Love you all!
Blessings from California
Amen Bob! Thank you for sharing this beautiful message. We are so blessed by your wisdom mon ami. God be with you.
DeleteBlessings from France
I loved that so much I copied it and kept it to savor over and over! Thanks Bob!
DeleteLove you all!
DeleteI copied it too Jeanne
Love this body of believers!
God be with each of you
Love
Brandy
🙏🌺🙏
Beautiful too read again today, Bob. As we "sea", the oceans can offer a sense of calm or torrents of unrest. But deep down, God has created the most beautiful peace for us to faithfully understand. Let us bring it to the surface as we "seas" the day as Brie suggested 😉♥️
DeleteAmen 🙏 God Bless you for those beautiful, sweet words 🙏 ❤️ God's Plan for each of us keeps us in His Peace and Grace. His is the Kingdom and He is our King, Praise God and shout it to the world. Glory be to God in the Highest. His Love endures forever 💗
DeleteThank You LORD for your ever presence, and for all the JC sisters and brothers as they place here the comments that seem to be the exact words I am searching to say. "Great Granna" jw
ReplyDeleteWe are just the mouthpieces, jw, the Spirit in the love of God wanted to comfort you with God’s thoughts. Here what the Spirit is saying. God be with you.
DeleteThank You Jesus. I will bless, praise, and rejoice in the Lord continually and always. Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Janet! Blessing, praising the Lord and rejoicing with you. God bless you, sweet sister!
DeleteAmen! Joining in thanking and praising Him!
DeleteJanet, my Sissy, You are so faithful to God and you're Trust in Him and Love for Him is what He loves ❤️. God Bless you sissy, Gommie is smiling on you 💖 I love you sis, Thank You Jesus for never turning your back on us and always loving us 💖
DeleteHis love will soften the hardest of hearts for His mercy is upon us and His love endures ALL things ❤️ ♥️ 💕 💖 💙 💗
I love you, sis, and Jesus's Love is the most beautiful powerful and peaceful Love you'll ever have
DeleteDear Heavenly Father, We welcome this new month (September) and give thanks to You for Your saving grace and mercy. Many can testify that they have come through great trials, hardships, pain, grief, sadness, but also joy, victory and so much more. But through it all, we are still here and saved by Your grace.
ReplyDeleteWe say thank you Loving Father, for the preservation of our lives and the blessings that comes with each day. May we seek You more and more this month and trust You to carry us through the good times and the hard times. We entrust our love ones, our friends, our lives and petitions into Your loving care, because we know that whatever we trust in Your care will be forever kept in peace and harmony. We entrust our going out and coming in for this beautiful new month into your capable hand, for You are our Shepherd. We are persuaded beyond doubt that You will make our way prosperous, You will protect us, You will provide and meet our needs, you will heal us spiritually, physically and emotionally. Lead us in the way of abundance, grant us help on every side for divine breakthrough and help us triumph over every obstacle this month. As we remain under the everlasting guidance of Your Almighty power, may Heaven prosper everything concerning our affairs this month.
We pray also that no weapons or devices of the enemy fashioned against us shall ever prosper. Thank You, for every single thing You did to protect us from accidents and other tragedies the past eight months. We pray for Your continued watch over us even more this month.
Thank you, Lord, for not allowing us to be a vessels in the hands of the devil. Saturate us with Your divine grace both in the physical and spiritual realm. Lead us away from self-pity, fear, doubt and complaining, so that we can do Your will and walk in the path You have set before us. We are grateful for how far we’ve come under Your grace and commit our ways and everything that has to do with us, unto You.
We gave our ears to Your understanding and pray that in this month and beyond, no evil shall befall us, no plague shall come near our dwelling. We (and our families) shall live and not die to declare Your good works. We shall be victorious in our dealings. Save us from the gathering of all evil and cause us to see well in Your Light.
We pray for Your divine enablement this new month. May we be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all our circumstances and accept them as Your will for our lives.
May Your blessings upon us continue to come forth every morning like the dew of Heaven. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name, Amen!
Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope
Isaiah 43:19
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
Revelation 21:4
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
HAPPY, BLESSED and PEACEFUL new month (SEPTEMBER)!
Maplewood, NJ
Bless you Maplewood for ushering us into this new month. Always loved Isaiah 43:19🥰.
DeleteAmen and amen. Thank you for the invitation and declaration. May it be so!!
DeleteAs you do so well, twin bd sis, you order my focus for the month ahead. Over the next 30 days I will experience the details of the truths you have set before me. When the month is over, I will give thanks & praise (I may need to be reminded of that). Onward I go! Thanks for your blessed post as September begins. God be with you.
DeleteOften we are typing at the same time Maplewood and I see your post after I've posted. It is always a blessing to behold and I thank you. HAPPY SEPTEMBER!
DeleteThanks for ending the old with the beginning of new, Maplewood NJ. I always look forward to your getting us off on the right foot, much like a Drum Major leading the band. Love you.
DeleteAmen, Maplewood! Thank you for your blessings and direction for this new month of September. Where He leads, I will follow. May His abundant blessings and peace overflow in your life. God be with you and your mom, my sweet sister. Love you!
DeleteBlessings from California
Thanks dear Maplewood! Beautiful food for my soul on this first day of September.
DeleteThank you so much for sharing with us your wonderful gift of writing such beautiful prayers. We are so blessed to have someone like you in our JC family! God bless you and your loved ones.
DeleteBlessings from France
Two years later and I am still receiving and benefitting from this September prayer, dear Maplewood, NJ. May we continue seeking Him with our whole being, desiring to be found by Him and welcome His orchestration of the events in our lives. When things go well and we are blessed, may we experience Him smiling on us and give thanks with a grateful heart, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteWhat a blessing to read first thing this morning, Bob. I woke up around 5A with my friend, M's face in front of me. Praying for her and her Pop and all of my family this first day of September.
ReplyDeletePraying for each of you and your prayer requests. Sharing your victories and concerns. Praying with you, Sassy Mom, for Brandy. This foggy morning makes me think of the verse shared in fellowship on Sunday - that we see through a glass darkly, but that will not always be the case. Love and Blessings to each of you.
Thank you Norah for your prauers🙏💕
DeleteLove you and praying for you as well
My prayers are with yours, Norah, for M and her Pop. God is in control. I trust in You, Father God. Thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness. God be with you all, my sweet sister.
DeleteBlessings from California
Joining in your prayers for M and her Pop! God is greater.
DeleteAmen. Thanking you, Bob and Maplewood, for sharing your beautiful prayers. God Blesses everyone on their journey.
ReplyDeleteGood morning JC family 🌻. I didn't get to post yesterday. Got busy with grandaughters spending some time with Poppy and I before they leave the state😣. I read posts this morning while they are still sleeping and was so blessed with all the prayers shared. Lol also with all of you. Brie, only you dear girl can transform the word polyp into something as meaningful as corals. Like Norah, I had no clue😯 the grew that slow. Well sweetheart, I'm right in there with the corals! But by the grace of God grow I! Jeanne traveling/visit prayers went up for you🥰. Walk in the way everlasting Loved ones💕
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Jan! Glad you got to enjoy your granddaughters! Arrived safely and all is well! Brie sure can squeeze honey out of any lemon and turn a frown upside down at a drop of a hat!
DeleteThank you so much for this blog! It has helped me to restart my daily devotions which has been so calming and centering in this time of health issues in our family. God is so good and faithful to his Word. My 2 daughters are stable now, one in chemo and one having surgery in October. Please join me in prayer that the chemo is 100% effective in killing cancer cells and side effects are small and not permanent. All thanks and praise to Him who made my beautiful girls and has a wonderful plan for them. Thank you for your prayers!
ReplyDeleteEllen --- Continued prayers for your precious daughters. May the Lord surround your daughters and family with healing for both body and soul. May pain cease, may their strength increase, may their fears be released. May the Lord's blessings, love, and joy surround them. In the Miracle Working Name of Jesus, AMEN and AMEN
DeleteLifting you and your 2 daughters up in prayer, Ellen! Oh God, I am joining in prayer requesting the chemo be 100% effective in eradicating the cancer cells, while leaving the side effects at a minimum for Your daughter. May she feel your healing touch as she goes through her treatment. And may the upcoming surgery be successful in its outcome.
DeleteI have backed off a bit from my daily devotionals due to life circumstances changing, but have recommitted to making and taking the time to read devotionals and read The Word. The evil one did not fool me; the road blocks were placed, and I did veer off a bit, but could always see the light...my God and Father.
Oh God, thank You for always being there with and for me! The promise of Your continual presence is an absolute delight and blessing! You know my daily struggles; thank you for carrying me on the days I cannot walk alone.
I lift up all who are reading and posting on this blog! May you feel the warmth and light of God today as He is truly present in each of your lives! CO
Ellen- praying for your precious loved ones. God's us near and is attending to the needs of healing, restoration, strength and safety in surgery. Warriors will be right aside of you lifting your family as you need it. Be strong and be blessed.❤️
DeleteCorrection, God is near.
DeleteLifting up your two beautiful daughters in prayer, Ellen. The chemotherapy will fulfill its God given purpose and the surgery will ultimately be performed by God whose tools are the medical staff in the room. God offers peace of mind and heart to the blessed mother. God be with you, Ellen.
DeletePraying for your daughters dear Ellen! God is the best Healer! May He also comfort your mind and heart. Amen
DeleteEllen- I am in continue prayers with you for your daughters. It's a new month, a new season is on the horizon. Keep your eyes fixed on Him! NOTHING is impossible with our LORD!!
DeleteMy prayer is for you to gave a great testimony to His glory!
Remain blessed.
Maplewood NJ
Praying for you and your daughters, Ellen.
DeleteLifting up your beautiful daughters and you Ellen in prayers for healing, love and victories
DeleteLove you all and praying for each of you 🙏💕🙏
Dear Ellen, Continuing to pray for you and your dear daughters’ perfect health, safety and peace of mind. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteYes, Ellen. Thanking and praising God o for continued great health for you and your daughters.
DeleteEllen - Joining JJ and anonymous in prayers for you and your precious daughters and those who are being treated with chemo.
ReplyDeleteLove, blessings and comforting prayers to Warriors.
As we join in prayers lifting up Ellen and her daughters, let us feel the immense capcity of parental love and know that God has this and do much more for His children. We praise you and thank you, heavenly Father, for your miracles of healing and your everlasting love!
ReplyDeleteThat woul be "capacity" ... And SO much more...😉 Autocorrect is part of a fallen world. LOL
ReplyDeleteJesus, Thank you for being Lord over my life. What a comfort it is knowing You are constantly there for me in all situations and circumstances. I need you always. Thank you for Your watchful eye and giving me exactly what I need each day. Let Your will, not mine be done.
ReplyDeleteCO --- So happy to see your post! Your post are always straight from your heart! You have been missed!!! I praise the Lord for His plan for your life(and it is a GOOD ONE)! You can count on my prayers for your life circumstances. Much love and blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteJJ, always love your heart!
ReplyDeletePraying for you & for each of you
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Thank you Jesus for orchestrating the events in my life! Give me the wisdom to follow YOUR lead. Even when an event is a mystery, give me patience and understanding only when I am able to understand/handle the mystery. Amen.
ReplyDelete#METOO, Jesus! And please make me a cheerful Samaritan. I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. I yield. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteAmen! He is the light in our wilderness that never dims or fades away. Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteSo true, Jeanne. It is me who dims or gets discouraged in the wilderness, sadly, never God. He IS ALWAYS there in our "muck" ready to pull us out! On another note...CONGRATULATIONS, Jeanne and family on the birth of your new grandson! Praise God for this new life! Sending blessings and love to you all!
Delete#METOO NJS ...who dims and gets discouraged in the wilderness...
DeleteDear Heavenly Father God, please make me into a bright light and a joyous cheerful Samaritan. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Happy B'earthday to Jeanne's brand new baby grandson😊 May you be beautifully perfect and blessed in everyway How fortunate you are to enter this world with so much love from Jeanne, Rick, Greg, and Mayra.
ReplyDeleteOh Happy Day, Grandma Jeanne! Sending blessings to pile on to the ones you already received today. ♥️🐣🚼
DeleteThank you NJS, Brie and Audra for your wonderful prayers and sweet wishes. Nathaniel Luis was born at 8:04 this morning and he looks just like his beautiful Mom. He has dark hair and deep brown eyes. Looking forward to visiting hours today so I can hold him. God is so good and faithful! So very thankful!
DeleteHappy B'earthday to our good, good, Son-In-Love. May he have many more Happys and may he and our daughter get electricity today. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your wonderful SIL, Brie! No better feeling, correct, when you just adore your kid's spouses?! An exhale, really. I often say that I wish every parent of a daughter a "Ben". From the very second I met him, I was at total ease and just saw the love and respect he had for Paula and for us. May your Son-In-Love (love that that is how you refer to him!) feel so loved and celebrated today, Brie!
DeleteMay God bless your Son in Love with Birthday joy and surprises, and much needed electricity!!! Praying for your water situation too. Your Son in Love sure does have a wonderful MIL!
DeleteReligion versus Relationship with God? No contest, Relationship wins hands down every time.
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DeleteAmen! It's personal ♥️✝️
DeleteSo very true Peter! He abides in us as we abide in Him. 24 hours a day we have blessed time to spend together.
DeleteJC Warriors -- Yesterday was the funeral for my pastor's wife. It was a beautiful service and they put it on live stream. If anyone would like to watch it, it is on youtube at: Temple Baptist Church Fredericksburg, Virginia for Jeanine Reid. Mark Rogers, evangelist, preached. He is good friends with the pastor and family. Thank you for all your prayers and thoughts. God bless.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the funeral was a beautiful service and the room was filled with love and comfort. May your Pastor's wife rest in perfect peace. She was a good and faithful servant and she is realizing all of God's promises.
DeleteThanks Janet,
DeleteI will try to watch it.
For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and He ponders all his paths. (Proverbs 5:21).
ReplyDeleteFather, thank You for always being with me. You are always there for me no matter what is happening in my life. You are my sunshine on a cloudy day. You are the breeze that cools me off in the heat. Your very breath flows within me. I am so grateful to know, walk with, learn from, and be guided and loved by You. You are my saving grace. Every day is new with You. Let Your Presence flow through me and open my eyes to the awareness of all You are doing around me. I praise You Lord always. Thank You Jesus. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
Amen sweet Janet. He holds you so lovingly in His Hands every day.
DeleteNever give up . God helps you to keep going . Thank you Jesus you always there 🙏 for us.
ReplyDelete“I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to His temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the Lord Almighty” (Malachi 3:1).
ReplyDeleteDear Father, Thank You for a new day and certainly for the blessings of entering into a brand new month! Thank You that every ending has a new beginning and we are ready to spring forth into the beauty that is Autumn, the mellower season which brings us new meaning with its beauty and grace. Summer ends, Fall arrives with its own incredible display of vibrant colors.
We watch Your awesome power as the leaves change colors, the weather gets milder (not too hot nor too cold), the leaves begin to fall from the trees, the birds leave and the start of a new school year begins.
The yellow, red and orange leaves falling, brings peace in its own way, the elegant and simplistic colors paint a marvelous picture throughout the forest, and with one look at the top of the mountainside, you see peaceful Autumn rainbow. What a beautiful season You have created.
We know that You are able to do exceedingly, abundantly and more than we could ever ask for or imagine. As we pour our hearts out to You in gratitude and raise our hands up to You in worship this first day of the month of September, may those exceeding favors, miracles, breakthroughs, manifestation and desires of our hearts locate each and every one of us and our families. We aspire for Hope that is of You and Your blessings that is blended with our success in life.
May this new month cause us to rise above every problem that tries to stick to our destiny, as we look up to You. May we never cease to seek You in the Word so that we can become too loaded to be stranded with the issues of this world. Father, we are grateful for all seasons because they are beautiful and unique in its own way, created and designed by You. Thank You for being present with us through every Season. For it is in Jesus' name I offer this prayer. Amen.
How could anyone doubt God’s Presence in this world that has its seasons? is beyond my understanding. He allows each of us to experience the seasons so we can remember that life is a beautiful journey which starts from birth until death.
His whole cycle of it is a masterpiece. He shows us the season of Fall to help us remember to cherish this life because without the changing seasons, life would be plain. Let’s give thanks for the wonderful seasons in life. It is within the beauty of the earth in which our Father created and placed us in, that all good things happen to those who love Him.
May we look around with open eyes to the unseen and remember that though the seasons change, we have an unchanging God who has designed this world just as He has designed us to experience its seasons of joy and seasons of challenges with the promise of eternal life. May we cherish the golden heart that is sure to be seen within God's beautiful earth and celebrate the hope of this new month, with hearts full of gratitude and thanks to the ONE who put it all together.
“Then [with a deep longing] you will seek Me and require Me [as a vital necessity] and [you will] find Me when you search for Me with all your heart” (Jer. 29:13).
“Winter is an etching, Spring a watercolor, Summer an oil painting and AUTUMN a mosaic of them all.” S. Horowitz.
Blessings, Love, Peace, Joy, Good Health and Victory to you this new month!
Maplewood, NJ
AMEN, and thanks. Maplewood NJ, for painting the many Autumns I was blessed to spend in NJ. I was so awed-tumned with the Awetumn colors, I used to let someone else drive so I could look out and look up at them. Praises to Good God Almighty!
DeleteYesterday, amid all the losses caused by Hurricane IDA, I saw a beautiful 360 degree sunset, full of many shades of orange and pink hues; It felt like God's signature, "I got this, Love God!"
Amidst everything else my eyes are seeing, I instinctively knew deep within my heart, It's going to be OK! Thanks for your prayers family. I feel them working in my life!
Amen and thank you dear sister! As an artist I couldn't wait to see the golds, oranges, reds, and yellows on the trees. Just to see those colors against a deep blue sky made me want to paint. So much beauty in the seasons and such a great gift from the Best Artist! I love: “Winter is an etching, Spring a watercolor, Summer an oil painting and AUTUMN a mosaic of them all.” S. Horowitz. So very true. And we are blessed to have open eyes and open hearts to see the beauty and feel the joy! Happy September dear Maplewood. Happy born day baby Nathaniel Luis!!!
DeleteWelcome Nathaniel Luis !!!
DeleteThanks sweet Brie! One more blessing. Praise Him!
DeleteBless you, Brie and all others in the wake of these recent storms and fires. Watch for miracles, there will be many. I pray they surface to inspire any doubters, if proof is what they need to change their ways
ReplyDeleteStorm or no storm; Electricity or no electricity; water or no water; I have decided to follow Jesus, No turning back; No turning back!
DeleteAmen! Watch for miracles as God answers our prayers and protects and sustains His people! There is no limit to His power, loving kindness and tender mercies.
ReplyDeleteAmen to that dear Brie, We are following Him no matter the circumstances. His light is still shining in the darkest storm and in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteWhen things go well and you are blessed, you can feel ME smiling on you...Please pray for all things to go well for my darling angel of a daughter and my son-in-love on his birthday. They have finally taking a long needed vacatiion.
ReplyDeleteThey are both in the Medical Profession and have served long hours with fierce dedication throughout the covid pandemics. From the constant exposure they have both caught covid several times. I also ask prayers that there are no long term effects as a result. Thanks JC Fam of Prayer Warriors. In Jesus' Name. Amen
Praying for your daughter and son in law to enjoy their special time together and to receive the rest they are in need of. May our heavenly Father place His loving arms around them and instill His perfect peace and rest in them so they may be renewed. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteBrie - praying for your daughter and son in law as they take a much needed vacation. Thank you for all they have done and sacrificed over the last two years. Praying that you will give them time to renew their spirits and keep them healthy.
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I have an hour after boarding bus for the Creation Museum, so joining warriors dear Brie in prayer for your daughter & sil. Their ministry as caregivers definitely has it's share of ", burn out". Praying that a refreshing is on its way to shower them with a regrouping. 🙏🙏💕
DeleteJoining in prayers for Brie and family. Peace be with them!
DeleteThank You Father for giving Brie's hardworking and good daughter and son in love the best vacation ever because they deserve it, and a very happy Birthday to him. Cover them with your joy and peace. Hold them close to you as they travel and keep them safe fromm Covid! Take away any of their remaining Covid symptoms and strengthen every weakness so they can relax and have fun. Thank You for all this and giving our dear Brie peace of mind, in Jesus' Name. Amen
ReplyDeleteToday is my grandson's Nathaniel's first Birthday. We are so happy and blessed that he is doing well and he's big and healthy. on the 4th, we will give him a real party. But tonight my son is making homemade pizza and getting an ice cream cake. I must start baking my cupcakes for his party, because Bryan changed his plans. Now his sweet wife is coming to NY on Friday and will stay a few days to look at some houses. Depending on if she likes any of them, Bryan will come to look at them too. So much going on but I'm keeping God in the center, so all things will come together. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time with family and the birthday celebration. May our heavenly Father lift everyone up and keep them close in His heart. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteJeanne- what an exciting time for you and your family. Praying for you all and sending birthday wishes.
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Dear friends, thank you for your prayers for my sister and myself prior to the surprise 50th wedding anniversary. I was led to call her on her journey here and clear the air on some painful words so I would not carry feelings over into our celebration weekend. Please pray that she sees this as helpful and relationship building
DeleteI want nothing to stand in the way of love between us. Also, God has led me back to the prayer group at our church that He led me to start 15 years ago. I know that God has called to pray in person for others, and we have invited the pastors and leaders in one by one for personal prayer. It has been very life giving and powerful for them and for us. God is at work in our church. Please pray for me and our group as we are given this honor to pray in person for our leaders. Thank you so much!
Happy Birthday Nathaniel 🌈🎁🥳🍰! So exciting Jeanne for your family. Praying that dil will find the house that the Lord is ready to bless them with. 🙏💕
DeleteHappy blessed B'earthday, Nathaniel !
DeleteThanks for all your sweet Birthday wishes and prayers for Nathaniel. We just watched him eat his ice cream cake. There was blue icing and he turned into a little blue boy. So cute! Been busy baking, cooking and now I'm baking a strawberry shortcake for Mayra's sister. So much to do but I'm not alone. Thanks Jan for your prayers that my son and his wife find the perfect house with God's help.
DeleteDear Ellen, Praying for your surprise 50th wedding anniversary party to go smoothly. I'm glad you got to talk to your sister before the party. She must see your heart of love. Hope and pray that your Church prayer group continues to be life giving and powerful for God's glory and for you and your pastors and leaders. God is leading you in word and deed. Thank You Jesus.
Your sister must see your love and care for giving her a surprise Anniversary party. I’m sure she will be blessed by it and you.
DeleteWorth sharing from Michael Youssef daily devotions.
ReplyDelete"Prayer: Lord, forgive me for those times when I have selfishly kept my salvation to myself instead of moving out to share it lovingly with others in need of Your grace and hope. Grow my faith in You so that I will boldly and wisely share Your Gospel. May my faith in You be known everywhere to Your glory. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen."
Oh gosh SassyMom! Right on! We all need to be better at this. Thank you dear for the encouragement 😍
DeleteI thank you for this boost, Sassy Mom. I can do better.
DeleteAwesome share dear Sassy Mom!!! Amen to that. May God lead us to share our faith and salvation with all those who hunger and thirst for His truth. Let us be gentle but bold. Let our light shine for Him always so they can see Him in us, and open their hearts to Him. Amen!
DeleteThank you dear warriors for your prayers. We got to Kentucky safely, settled nicely in our hotel & had a much needed good rest. Scott got carsick but felt much better later. Today is Creation Museum. The fellowship is wonderful! We are being blessed. Thank you. Blessings to all💞
ReplyDeleteDear Jan, Thank God you arrived safely and are comfortable in your hotel. And you even got some real rest. Hope Scott continues to feel fine and you are able to walk a lot and remain blessed. So happy you were encouraged by the fellowship of other believers. God is in your midst and in their hearts. Stay safe in His presence and peace. Much love.
DeleteSO Glad to hear that you & Scott arrived safe & sound, Dear Jan! That was my prayer. Tell us all you see and learn! <3
ReplyDeleteHappy B'earthday prayers for our dear son-in-love. He most certainly is a blessing for our daughter and for us.
ReplyDeleteMay he continue to be blessed beyond all measure today and everyday. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Happy Birthday to your dear son in love! May God bless every part of his life and give him and his family joy, peace, and protection. Thank You Jesus
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayers for Marion and Florian. They are in God's Hands and I pray He will grant them smooth and complete recoveries. Today is my dear grandson Nathaniel's 2nd Birthday. But it is bittersweet. My Mom saw the Neurologist yesterday because of her double vision in her left eye, pain in her skull, and weak left leg. The ER and all their tests showed no reason for her symptoms but this good doctor tested her in many ways and ordered new labs. He believes she has an aneurism and also may have had a stroke. Her left eye is drooping and closing, and also her left side is weak and she has such pain in her head. He ordered an MRI at 2:30 today. My good brother Tommy is taking her so we can celebrate Nathaniel's Birthday. I am upset I can't be with my Mom but I believe God is holding her very tight and everything will be alright. Trying not to lean on my own understanding. I will drive to my Mom's tomorrow morning and stay till Monday morning. Praying my Mom is going to be okay. God is in control so I'm trusting in His guidance and His healing and His faithfulness. Thank you so much for your prayers. I know God hears every one. Resting in Him because He is so much greater. May He answer all our prayers, heal all our weaknesses and our loved ones, and comfort our worried hearts. His peace does not depend on circumstances. Holding tight onto His unchanging Hand. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeletePsalm 103:1-5
Bless the Lord, O my soul;
And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Jeanne, praying for your family. Praying that God will show the doctors what is causing your mom’s symptoms. Praying for healing. Praying for you as you enjoy Nathaniel’s 2nd birthday. Praying for you as you spend the long weekend with your mom.
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Lord, I pray you hear Jeanne pray regarding her mother, please heal her, In Jesus’s name, Amen… Jay
DeleteMuch Love 💕 and many blessing 🙏 are going out and up for you and yours, our dear Jeanne. May you find them now. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
DeletePraying for your mom Jeanne 🙏 and blessings for sweet Nathaniel ❤️
DeleteJeanne, praying for you, your mom, your entire family and your mom's whole medical team. May they come together to identify what ails her and have our Lord's guidance to heal her. In His name we pray, amen.
DeleteAnd you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:13). Seek the LORD while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. (Isaiah 55:6). Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with the whole heart! (Psalm 119:2). My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? (Psalm 42:2).
ReplyDeleteThank you Janet ❤️🙏
ReplyDeleteJon and I will be at the condo in Galveston for the holiday weekend, but rest assured I will find blessings and signs from Him everywhere. Like Brie, I am a water rat and find comfort anywhere near water. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers, as always. Peace.
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