Come to Me and rest. Give your mind a break from its habitual judging. You form judgments about this situation, that situation, this person, that person, yourself, even the weather--as if judging were your main function in life. But I created you first and foremost to know Me and to live in rich communication with Me. When you become preoccupied with passing judgment, you usurp My role.
Relate to Me as creature to Creator, sheep to Shepherd, subject to King, clay to Potter. Allow Me to have My way in your life. Rather than evaluating My ways with you, accept them thankfully. The intimacy I offer you is not an invitation to act as if you were My equal. Worship Me as King of kings while walking hand in hand with Me down the path of Life.
Matthew 7:1
English Standard Version
Judge not, that you be not judged.
John 17:3
English Standard Version
And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
Romans 9:20-21
English Standard Version
20 But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” 21 Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use?
I Timothy 6:15
English Standard Version
which he will display at the proper time—he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords.
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I hate waking up to know nothing has changed prayers please
ReplyDeletePlease keep the faith. Prayers are answered on GOD'S time....
DeleteNothing has changed? Back in August you wrote that this is what needs to change:
Delete--Help them with their addition
--Help them understand why their dad was kill at a young age
--Help us understand why he has us to go through all these problems we face
--Help us to face our struggles
--There is so much more problems
Just want to clarify what you are expecting. Is this what you are expecting to change - that hasn't changed yet. Are you expecting all problems to go away and you have no problems? Because that is unrealistic. Or are you saying that maybe yesterday had 15 problems and today has 20 and nothing is getting any better, nothing at all, ever?
Chris
yes things are just getting worse I don't expect not to have any problems but those problems are still there and more problems keep happen. I pray I go to church I feel I'm a good person I know I say that I'm losing faith but I would never not talk to god it's just I'm trying to keep my faith but I have problem after problem. I just feel like I'm going to end up homeless and my kids dead from their problem
Deletemy problems didnt start in August they've been happen for a long time and nothing is getting easier or better I hope I can come back here in a year and say things are looking up if I havent giving up
DeleteListen to this from Joni who has been a paraplegic for 51 years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AP2jeUVt6Y
DeleteHearing her always encourages me.
Also, this is a Christian music station providing positive and encouraging music. You need this in your life each day.
Deletehttp://www.klove.com/music/radio-stations/
Put in your zip code and find a station and listen daily.
What a amazing response!! And awesome references!!! So well worded thank you so much. Klove is my favorite station. Was able to listen to it when I was in Hawaii last year. It's everywhere!!
Deletehttps://youtu.be/EfhO3bLjRuU
DeleteNot many Christians are Award of this. I hope this encourage you. Stat in faith and in The Way of Christ.
We must learn to be content in all circumstances IT'S ALL ABOUT FAITH!!! WE CANNOT ALLOW OUR FEELINGS TO RULE OUR LIVES WE HAVE THE POWER AND THE CHOICE TO FICUS ON GOD FIRST AND BE GRATEFUL FOR TRIALS AND HE WILL SHOW US HOW TO GET THROUGH THESE AND GOD BUFFERS THEM TO HELP US DEAL WITH THEM!! GET IN THE WORD EVERYDAY CONTINUOUS PRAISE MUSIC PLAYING. SPEAK IN TOUNGES EVERY CHANCE YOU GET!!! BLESSINGS
DeleteFOCUS ON GOD FIRST ALWAYS!!!
DeleteThanks Chris,
DeleteI'm listening to Failure's Never Final when Our Father's in The Room!
Reminding me that God Makes All Things Work Together for Good in the end, OR else it's not the end! Love, Hope and Faith being prayed for all.
Just listened to it! What a beautiful song! Thanks for leading me to it, Brie. Amen to that!
Delete♥️🎶 https://youtu.be/MjVi0CDicEQ
DeleteAlas, but things have changed. The day, the morning, the opportunity for you… Be blessed.
DeleteI have struggled with my own issues with addiction. Knowing that at one time my family and love ones felt hopeless too is painful. Addiction is such a ugly disease that affects the whole family. I just recently celebrated 8 months clean and sober on the 10 of September. I am a living witness of what only the power of God can do with a willing vessel. Please be encouraged and God bless you.
DeleteVery encouraging and helpful words Chris. Klove and Air1 are so good. Christian music for the soul. It is a wonderful way to stay connected to Jesus and another way to worship and praise our Lord.
DeleteI love and pray for each of the JC family
You are all a blessing, as is this devotional book!
❤️🙏🙌🏼
Brandy
Unknown none of us are walking in your shoes or know your challenges, but I do know if you press on there will be a Light at the end of the tunnel. I struggled with depression for a very long time thinking I was alone in my struggles and nothing would change. Not saying you have depression but it sounds like you are depressed. Mine was a process. and required medication. I don’t know what You are going through but If you are born again just KNOW that He who began a good work will complete it!! You are a NEW creation the old has passed away! His Mercies are NEW EVERY MORNING! He has made EVERYTHING beautiful in His timing!! NO weapon formed against You will prosper. I have found that if You can seek out positive scriptures and say them out loud it truly helps!! Wishing you the best and His Strength for your journey whatever it may be! ♥️
DeleteI can tell you for a fact that listening to KLOVE will strengthen your walk with God.The Holy Spirit has used that radio network to uplift many. And the testimonies of some of the musicians, as well as some of the callers to KLOVE will uplift you. Plus, they have a telephone prayer request line. Remember, God knows your situation. You are not alone !
ReplyDeleteSo true!!
DeleteUnknown Unknown: Praying 2019 is a better year for you. Please do not allow Satan to use his biggest tool of DISCOURAGEMENT!!!! JC Warriors are praying for you, we are fighting this battle with you. Don't give up!!!!
ReplyDeleteI will not listen to the lie that says it can't be done
DeleteI know my battle is already won
And I'm claiming victory
'Cause I know who's fighting for me
Nothing can stop an unstoppable God
He's not afraid of impossible odds
This is the promise that I'm standing on
Nothing can stop an unstoppable God
This is the promise that I'm standing on
Nothing can stop an unstoppable God
Where does my help come from?
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
Jeannie, my husband's secretary for 27 years told me her husband Kenneth has had 4 pints of blood this month, he is a diabetic, losing weight and his cancer, in remission for less than a year has returned. Kenneth is probably in his 60's. Update on my friend Connie. I spoke with her today to tell her JC Warriors are praying for her, she is so very grateful and sends thanks. Her asthma is better, she is still nauseous and weight remains at 86 pounds. Please pray for Kenneth and continue prayers for my precious friend Connie.
ReplyDeleteI lift up the praise of our Great God this morning, standing in the gap and believing in His faithfulness to manifest His healing power in the lives of Kenneth and Connie and All those sick and afflicted
DeleteFather, You are the Great Jehovah Rapha! Thank You!
Maplewood NJ
Sassy Mom, I'm praying for Connie and Kenneth along with you and many others.
ReplyDeleteI am rested and renewed this morning. Last night, I did exactly what the first line of our devotion spoke of. I just went to bed and prayed for sweet sleep. Sometimes, I just have to turn my mind off, give it all to God and go to sleep. Between a very emotionally draining (some days) job and our big family, there is always something to pray for and believe for. My goal is to remember to give it to Him and not 'judge' or try to fix it myself.
Praying for all of the requests made known and believing with you for results that bring the Peace He gave us. So thankful that it is Friday, that we are forgiven (TGIF, Maplewood!) and that all of us continue to see the mighty works of God.
Morning glory and blessings to my Shepherd, my Potter, my King and my Creator. Thank You for waking me up this morning and preparing my day. I love You Lord, thank You for first loving me!
ReplyDeleteGood morning JC family, as we come to the end of this work week, may our praises to the Lord reach up to the Heavens and let the Angels know we worship Him in Spirit and in truth right along with them!
We should never take the Sovereignty of God's Holiness for granted, but be thankful to Him for ALL things and allow Him to have His way with us. This is our King, the Creator of the universe who loves us with an everlasting love that NO human can provide us.
Sometimes we tend to judge ourselves and others and this devotion reminds us that when we do, we 'usurp God's role in our lives and this becomes a dangerous decision. God wants an intimacy with us. This intimacy allows us to have a rich communication and relationship with Him. There is NO wasted time with God, but a whole lot of it with self and the world.
I pray this morning that we will ALL get our priorities straight and live in this rich communication with our Creator, Sheperd, King and Potter and watch and see the many, many miracles and possibilities He will bestowed upon us! He's an AWESOME God no matter what we face!
Worship the KING and stay blessed.
Maplewood NJ
Amen!
DeleteAmen! I pray we all let Him take our reins today and no tugging them away from Him. Lead us Lord because Your Way is always the right way. Mold us to become more like you. Amen!
DeleteDear ABBA, I come to YOU through YOUR son JESUS CHRIST, and humbly ask for forgiveness of my sins, forgive me for being short tempered (allowing the day’s stresses to fester within me, all the while knowing YOU got this), LORD, YOU will help me see this plan through so long as it is YOUR Will. Thank YOU FATHER for all the blessings, for answering my son’s heart’s desire to serve the sacraments at church this Sunday. He’s been asking if he was old enough to do so, I told him I would ask then realized our departure date fell on Sunday so we wouldn’t have the opportunity. Then yesterday morning I received a message asking if my son and I would be willing to distribute the sacraments at church this Sunday, I knew YOU had a hand in this FATHER, and knew I had to change our departure date and said yes. You would have thought my son won a trip to Disney land, he was literally jumping up and down with excitement 🙏, excitement to do something that honors our LORD, which brought great joy to my heart and and even greater hope for my son’s salvation. THANK YOU FATHER for presenting this opportunity.
DeleteHelp me FATHER to do YOUR Will, please pour YOUR HOLY SPIRIT upon me so I’m led by YOU in all ways. Correct me when I am wrong FATHER, help me stay strong in combating these worldly shackles. I pray for our world, the leaders, the people, sick and suffering, those that have turned away from YOU, soften their hearts FATHER , & give them the eyes to see and ears to hear. I praise YOU for my children, family, brothers and sisters in Christ, as I finally feel we have a family that loves us completely . I owe everything to YOU for without YOU I am nothing, but with YOU I am a daughter of the most high, and a servant & friend to the King of Kings, what else could I ever ask for or want. So long as I stand by YOU, doing YOUR Will, abiding in YOUR commandments , I will always be happy, content and showered with love . I praise YOU for this day, all that YOU continue to provide us FATHER, help me serve others in the manner YOU deem fitting
In YOUR son’s Holy Name JESUS CHRIST I pray
Amen
A🙏❤️
I had a post typed out that somehow disappeared. I will continue prayers for Connie and add Kenneth and family to my prayers.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to all on here as we rest in Our Creator and Kimg today. CO
Happens to me all the time, especially when exalting our Heavenly Father!!! "somehow Satan" is very busy! Thank you for continuing prayers.
ReplyDeleteLost three posts myself today! They kept disappearing. Still thanking Him and praising Him!!
DeleteThank u Chris
ReplyDeleteI too, am praying for Unknown Unknown. Praying that you see light among the darkness, that you have courage and strength to fight for light and blessings-not so much fight, you are worthy as a believer and child of God to have light and blessings--have an open heart to receive. I hope you see that God is with you every step of the way. Do not get hung up on "why". All is revelaed in a time that will allow you to more clearly understand a hardship. Be grateful (I realize very hard in times of struggle) in ALL things. May God's choicest blessings be with you today and each day! Amen.
ReplyDeleteThank You all for being diligent posting praises and prayers. This is where I go to for a connection to my Christ family. Although I think of myself as a non-judgmental person I have to admit judging does sneak in in subtle ways. I pray Lord to the best I can be for you today, to honor you and not be judgmental at all in any way. This could be a wall that keeps others from seeing the light that shines from me because of Your love. I depend on you for the answers Lord! Thank you for leading me to this daily devotional and the reminder today that I am not equal but a servant for your kingdom. Heres to 'staying in my lane bro" . Grateful for another day to live a better life here in this world for you. Amen
ReplyDeleteConfused
ReplyDeleteI know that God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit exist. I pray that my depression and anxiety will lessen in time. Thank you all for the encouragement you give. This blog helps me so much in getting through very difficult days.
You are such an inspiration to others. Your prayers always touch me in a special way. Hold tight to our Creator. I understand your struggles....But God. God has you wrapped all up in His loving arms. Praying for all of My JC Family and I believe you are praying for me and my family. Blessings
DeleteHow are you, Phoebe Quarterman?
DeleteGood morning Lord and jc family. Please know that I am praying for Connie and Kenneth. Help us Lord in our physical and spiritual battles. Thank you Lord for our prayer warriors; keep them safe. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our lord to all.
ReplyDeleteit's so hard to remember sometimes that He loves us through our weaknesses and not in spite of them but BECAUSE of them. Our faults and mistakes and weaknesses allow for growth in faith and hope, they allow us to lean on him and strengthen our relationship with him.
ReplyDeleteI wrote the other day and cried tears of joy to the responses I received to be apart of a community that knows His love goes deeper than we can understand sometimes.
So although this season of my life is hard and confusing and I feel VERY weak, I know He is there with me, and in His time it will all work out. I've never been through heartbreak before and it's very sad and painful and hard at times but I know that He will turn my pain into something beautiful to glorify Him.
It's hard to forgive yourself and think you're not the problem and you could have been better and so you feel shameful and lack hope and grace .. is it okay to believe that even if it wasn't HIS plan that I experience this season that He WILL use it for good that He will do work through me so that I may be better and learn and love more than I have before? To give grace for myself and for the person that left?
How do you move forward and not feel shame but use it for purpose, to understand that it worked out the way it did so you'd know now what you didn't when you were going through the situation? Kind of like when you know better you do better?
I have experience the beauty out of ashes. I was with my daughter for 3 years as she went through a devastating divorce. Most of that time I had a strange peace over me and felt the presence of God. Now a new family unit has been formed And everyone involved has a stronger relationship with God. I'm so thankful for the prayer Warriors that kept me going and can now share with me in the joy of this new family unit. Prayers are answered in God's time
DeleteDear friends, I gratefully read this everyday and feel inspired by others journeys and words of encouragement. I am trying to learn to trust God in our difficult circumstances. Our daughter has colon cancer and has had 6 of 8 difficult chemo. She has trouble eating enough and is getting so thin. Please pray that she will get good advice on her diet and be able to gain weight. Also that her extreme sensitivity to cold will improve. We live in Minnesota so she is worried about the winter. And of course that the chemo KILLs every last cancer cell. Thank you so much! I believe God is answering these prayers.
ReplyDeleteDear Heavenly Father God,
DeletePlease renew every cell in Ellen's Daughter's body to B-9 ones. You did it once and you'll do it again. We know You can, that is why we seek you. We ask. We pray. We thank in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Praying Jesus will put his healing hands on her and also give you peace. Amen.
DeleteJoining in with healing prayers for your daughter dear Ellen.
DeleteBlessings from France
Hi Ellen, Do you know about "Chris Beat Cancer"? He is a stage 4 colon cancer survivor that strengthened himself and now teaches others how to do the same. Check out ChrisBeatCancer.com and he has things to listen to and read. The Bible says that God provided all the things we need. Maybe something like Cottage Cheese and Flaxseed Oil can feed the good cells back to strengthen her. Lots of fruits and vegetables will also feed the good cells. He did juicing to get the best concentration. Its certainly worth trying and won't hurt a thing since she needs to eat anyway. I hope this helps. And of course I'll add her in my prayers. Thanks for reaching out. God Bless you and her!
DeleteAlso, try to do as much organic as you can and filter your water and even make sure the external soaps and lotions aren't full of toxic ingredients that her immune system has to fight off. If it doesn't have to fight off a bunch of chemicals then it can use its strength to heal. Our bodies are "self-healing".
DeleteEllen - praying for you daughter's healing and strength. May our dear Lord keep her warm and full of blessings. KS
DeleteEllen I am lifting your daughter in prayer for complete healing from colon cancer! Our God knows every hair in her head...every cell in her body and is working to heal her as we speak! I claim this healing along with other JC prayer warriors for her! Also lifting you, your family and her care team up for guidance and peace! We love you!
DeleteEllen- We stand in agreement through continued prayers for you and your daughter's. NOTHING is impossible for our KING!
DeleteStay faithful and blessed.
Maplewood NJ
Ellen --- Joining the JC WARRIORS in continued prayer for your daughter. The law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus makes us free from the law of sin and death. And this Life is energizing EVERY CELL of your daughter's body! AMEN and AMEN
DeleteLord hear our prayers for healing for Ellen's daughter and all those fighting a battle with cancer. Thank you!
DeleteAnd also Thanks to you KMertens for the leads to work with our Lord to cure colon cancer. We received call last night about Brother-In-Law rushed to hospital and is currently battling same. Thanks for all of Your Grace and Mercy Lord. We need and appreciate it. Amen.
DeleteDear Ellen we are praying for your daughter. Thank you all. GOD is God ENOUGH!
DeleteDear Ellen! I continue to pray for your dear daughter that God will destroy every cancer cell and replace it with perfectly healthy tissue. Thank you Lord and help her to eat well so she will gain weight and have renewed strength! Praying this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank you for your amazing healing power and faithfulness! Amen!
DeleteDear Ellen- praying for your daughter as she battles this cancer. I'm in agreement with Kmertens. The body has a wonderful capacity to heal. I studied under George Malkmus, he beat colon cancer by juicing carrots everyday along with changing his diet to include nothing but foods that are rich in vitamins/minerals. I still juice today to overcome Gerd. In juicing your body rests from digesting solid foods & your bodys energy goes into healing. Your T- cells thrive on the vital nutrition & begins to fight the rogue (cancer) cells. Ellen, no matter what protocol she follows, foremost is her pressing in to the God most high, Jehovah Rapha! Hallelujah! Amen🥰
DeleteThank you thank you thank you for your prayers and encouraging words!
DeletePraying for your daughter dear Ellen. God is leading her and her doctors. I believe things are going well to His glory. Amen Jan! He is the greatest Healer and she is in His able Hands.
DeleteEllen - Joining warriors in prayers for you and your daughter who is suffering with colon cancer. Praying you receive comfort from our prayers.
ReplyDeleteOn Sundays, I will not be posting THOUGHTS ON INTIMACY WITH GOD. I spend my quiet time on the scriptures for Sunday worship. Occasionally I do post reflections from those readings. Have a blessed worship experience today in whatever way you are able to worship. God be with you.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Sunday mon ami! God bless you!
DeleteBlessings from France
Praying 'Easy Like Sunday Morning' blessings of rest, relaxation and renewal for you, Bob and for our entire JC Family and all of our dear ones!
DeleteBob! Have a sweet and blessed Sunday reading His Word in His peace and presence.
DeleteThank You Jesus. I can use some uplifting and healing prayers for myself today. My legs have been very swollen and had chest pains last night. I would appreciate any and all prayers. Thank you in advance. Praise the Lord continually and always.
ReplyDeleteSending healing prayers for you dear Janet. God bless you sister.
DeleteBlessings from France
Janet - Joining warriors in prayer for our dear Sister Janet. Sending comforting prayers, we love you.
DeletePraying for you Janet that comfort and blessings and healing will soon be with you. KS
DeleteI'll pray for you dear Janet. Hope you're doing better soon.
DeleteJanet I’m sending healing prayers your way! Praying that your swelling will go down and chest pain leave your body! God bless you!
DeleteJanet- I am on the prayer band wagon, lifting you up to the KING of kings, our Jehovah Rapha, casting out EVERYTHING that is in your body not of God, in the name of JESUS!
DeleteIt is well!
Maplewood NJ
Janet --- Joining the JC WARRIORS Interceding for your circumstances. I pray, Lord, You would renew Janet's heart with Your healing touch and REFRESH her whole body, soul and spirit. Thank you Jesus, AMEN and AMEN.
DeleteI am joining my prayers with all for your healing from God, Janet. We love you and agree on praying you well, in Jesus' Name.
DeleteJoining all JC Warriors on lifting you up in prayer, Janet. GOD is good.
DeletePraying with my family here dear for reducing the swelling in our Sister’s legs and getting rid of any chest pains. Thank you Father for bringing her to perfect health and comfort! We pray together in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!
DeleteDear Heavenly Father, Thank You for another day. You know how much I need Your help every day. Therefore, I aggressively claim my strength in You, appropriate the power of the Holy Spirit and putting on Your whole armor given to me. You are my Mighty Fortress standing right beside me this morning. Thank You for carrying me through every pain and every joy. Your grace is sufficient for me! In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
ReplyDeleteIt’s not easy finding rest in God in a chaotic world, because sometimes our brain just won’t turn off. The mind becomes too busy spinning, thinking about everything and nothing all at once and then we have this overwhelming feeling of urgency that seems impossible to just wind down and relax. God knows everything and certainly knows our struggles with wandering minds (Psalm 139). Instead of being hard on ourselves, we should resist the thoughts and ask Him to lead us through them. In Psalm 46: 10, we are invited to find rest in God. Jesus also said to us in Matthew 11:28:30, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” There we have it! When we go to Him with all of our struggles, we find rest in Him and take on His yoke. He’s always there for us. Always waiting for us to spend time with Him. The Lord has promised to keep us safe, all we have to do is relax in that truth.
“You, LORD, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you” (Isaiah 26:3). He gives us peace when we put our trust in Him and we find rest in the knowledge that with God, we’ve already won!!
Dear Father, Thank You for ‘having disarmed the powers and authorities, and making a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross for us’ (Col. 2:15). We worship and praise Your Holy name as our King of all kings. Thank You for allowing us to walk hand in hand with You each day. When we fall, we can count on You to pick us up. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Thanks for feeding me sweet Maplewood! Amen and Amen!
DeletePsalm 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 forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness
and tender mercies;
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the
eagle's.
Amen sweet Maplewood. He waits with open Arms for us to run into Them. Your words are so true: "He’s always there for us. Always waiting for us to spend time with Him."
DeleteThank you for the words you wrote 4 years ago as I needed to hear them today. Amen!
DeleteJanet and Ellen your prayer requests will be on my mind today. I pray for healing for you Janet. I hope your pain and swelling will subside today. Ellen, I will be praying for your daughter to be healed from her cancer. I too live in MN so I understand the sensitivity to the cold. God bless you all JC Warriors.
ReplyDeleteDear Heavenly Father God,
ReplyDeleteIn making each of us, You used the same lump of clay to make both a beautiful jar for holding flowers, and another piece of that same lump of clay to make a garbage receptacle. You knew we would need two vessels. First we need to remove what is dishonorable to You in our lives, and place it in our garbage vessel before we can display Your Beautiful Flowers from the Garden of our lives into our flower vessel. Along with judging, comparing and coveting, please show us what else needs to go in our garbage vessel, and then give us Your Strength to release it. Only then will the water be purified in our flower vessel to display blooms that honor You in all our words, in all our works, and in all the steps of our daily closer walk with Thee. On behalf of your sheepy subject creatures, I ask. I pray. I thank in Jesus' Name. Amen.
To have a clean refrigerator, a garbage vessel is essential!
DeleteTHE GOODNESS OF GOD
ReplyDeleteI love You, Lord
For Your mercy never fails me
All my days, I'm being held up by Your Hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head down
Oh, I will sing of the Goodness of God
CHORUS:
And all my life You have been faithful
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the Goodness of God
I love Your Voice
You have led me through the fire
And in darkest night You are close like no other
I've known You as a Father
I've known You as a Friend
And I have lived in the Goodness of God, yeah!
(CHORUS)
'Cause Your Goodness is running after, it's running after me
Your Goodness is running after, it's running after me
With my life laid down, I'm surrendered now
I give You everything
'Cause Your Goodness is running after, it's running after me, oh-oh
'Cause Your Goodness is running after, it's running after me
Your Goodness is running after, it's running after me
With my life laid down, I'm surrendered now
I give You everything
'Cause Your Goodness is running after, it keeps running after me
(CHORUS)
I'm gonna sing, I'm gonna sing
'Cause all my life You have been faithful
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I'm gonna sing of the Goodness of God
Oh, I'm gonna sing of the Goodness of God!
Thank you sweet Brie! I love that song.
DeleteBlessings from France x
Love that song too! I’m still smiling!!
DeleteGOODNESS OF GOD sung by CeCe Winans
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKF_nNh4n8c
Such a wonderful song. It always moves me to hear it. Thanks dear Brie!
DeleteLove, love this song Brie. Thank you posting the lyrics. At 73 years young, I'm forgetting some words of worship songs I love. Bless you dear💕
DeleteAwesome.....I can now sing along
Delete♥️ the goodness of God!
DeleteAmen! Our God is just so good all the time. I got to see the sun right before it set and it was the most beautiful rosy coral with a misty cloud running through it carrying that gorgeous color with it. God is the very best artist and we are so blessed to behold His awesome beauty.
DeleteThank you Lord for this day. We are called for discipleship to minister love to our whole world. Lord of mercy and compassion help us; renew us; transform us. We thank you for strengthening us with your holy spirit.
ReplyDeleteHere I am Lord; I want so much to be ready.
Amen Loveconquersall! Every day I wait to be molded, transformed and renewed! The Spirit works mightily within us!
DeletePraying your prayer dear LCA. He renews and transforms us every day. I am so happy to be His lump of clay.
DeleteCome to Me and rest, giving your mind a break from its habitual judging, thereby usurping My Role.
ReplyDeleteInstead of judging others, use your time and energy to clothe yourself with My Tenderhearted Mercy, My Kindness, My Humility, My Gentleness, and My Patience. For these you are qualified; for judging, you are not.
In one beach store shopping trip, I went from window to window gazing at the swimsuits. I was so happy when I saw the cutest swimsuit in the window. I entered into the store wondering if there were any in my size. My dressing room experience quickly receded into sighs. Under unflattering fluorescent lights, I tried the swimsuit on. That cute window swimsuit quickly became odd and dumpy looking on me and I in it. The fact remained. Whatever our reflection is, it never tells the whole story about us. Did that reflection display my kind heart? Did that reflection display my faithfulness as a friend? Did that reflection display my generosity towards others? Of course not. Our judgments never do either.
That’s the thing about judgments. We really need to look beyond the outer and go deeper into the soul. Instead of grabbing hold of the first critical judgmental thought that comes into our mind, God created us to go beyond that, and leave judging to Him since He is the only one Who can read hearts.
At first glance, someone may appear grumpy, but after taking a deeper look, we discover they are suffering from arthritis or cancer; maybe they are concealing long grief of a deceased spouse. Our judgments are inaccurate. So are the judgments of others who draw the same conclusions about us based only on our outer appearances.
Inwardly, we were created for tenderhearted Mercy, Kindness, Humility, Gentleness, and Patience. When we extend to others the same grace that God extends to us, we unlock more grace for ourselves. This is one way to walk hand in Hand with Him down the Boardwalk of Life, and grow into recognizing and welcoming His reflection of us in the beach store mirror.
Dear Heavenly Father God,
Would You help us give everyone, including ourselves, the benefits of Your tenderhearted Mercy, Kindness, Humility, Gentleness, and Patience? Would You show us how to extend Your Grace and Mercy, again and again and again, just as You do, minus the judgments? We are not there yet, but we want to be. In Jesus’ Name. I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. I yield. Amen.
Amen and Amen. May we not be so quick to judge others and even ourselves. I sure can relate. I see a situation and immediately start judging. Only God knows what has led a person to behave the way they do. We don't know the whole story but He does. We are all imperfect and flawed but the light of Christ in us is absolutely perfect and His spirit lives within us too, so we are of great value even with our human weaknesses.
DeleteGoing to the Jersey shore for 4 nights with my good husband for our Anniversary. Leaving in a few hours. I tried on a million things to know what to pack. All my shorts, shirts and pants are too tight now. I gained some fat all around my belly this year. But I know my heart is still pretty because the Christ in me is beautiful. Looking forward to a special time with my husband. I will try to stop in and read later but I'm not sure if I can post. Much love dear family. You know I'll be praying for you.
Thank You Father for more answered prayers for all my JC Family in the Name of Jesus. Waiting on You and trusting in Your Faithfulness.
Our dear Jeanne, I am praying Traveling Mercy and Happy Anniversary Prayers for you and Rick. I am also elated that you will have real beach devotion experiences. The shorts, shirts and pants you left behind may have been God's way of freeing you from overpacking, and focusing you on the beautiful Spiritual times and memories the beach allows. Yes, you have a beautiful heart, mind, soul, and spirit. God loves you and your JC Family also loves you very much. May His Peace and Blessings forever be your garments. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteAmen Brie and Jeanne! Joining in prayer with you Brie and mercy travels for you Jeanne. Have a wonderful time with your husband and have a "happy anniversary vacation". Peace be with you.
DeleteHappy Anniversary Jeanne & Rick! I too am not so good at deciding what to pack. I want to take much more than I need. You two will be packing exactly what you need, your love & devotion to one another & the desire to celebrate it together. Don't forget to take the Holy Spirit! He will keep you in the right attitude. Bless your travel. Bless each other.
DeleteHappy happy anniversary Jeanne. Enjoy your time away! And each other! ❤️🎶😎
DeleteOhh how nice Jeanne and Rick congratulations 🎉 . Enjoy your special time !
DeleteLove your words, dear Brie! So very true. So much judgement on ourselves and others. Oh, how we need to remind ourselves what is in our heart, our soul, our compassionate spirit for others and ourselves. You are so right! Thank you for that today!
DeleteJeanne, enjoy your anniversary getaway with Rick! Have a wonderful time as you enjoy time away together as well as reminiscing about your wedding day! Happy, Happy Anniversary! Sending love and peace to all of our JC family!
Happy Birthday yesterday, NJS. I prayed for you all day. Hope you received all God's graces. I also prayed for you to have many more Happy Ones. Love you dearly.
DeleteWow, so much to respond to here.... I want to say thank you Brie for the thoughts on judgement and the song. I'm glad the Winans have shared their great voices with us through Praise music. I pray traveling mercies and much happiness will be prayed into your anniversary trip Jeanne, Happy Birthday NJS which I missed yesterday, All the rest who showed up - it is my honor to read what you add in your comments and see you show up. God Bless all of you and also the "just readers". God knows all. Love, Kathy
DeleteThank you dear Family for all the sweet messages and prayers. Off to New Jersey now and I am so blessed. Prayed with my Mom and Sis this morning and all is well with my soul. Stay well and May God show you His faithfulness. I'll be praying for you. Love you!
DeletePraying for a lovely time for you "down the shore" sweet Jeanne, and a happy anniversary. Imagining my toes sinking in the sand as we watch the surf together. ♥️
DeleteThanks dear Audra! I am enjoying our time together. We got to the shore late but we still went down to the beach for a while. We will go tomorrow for a long time. It was a wonderful day and night. Good food, good wine, live music and special time together. We made a toast to our 40th and it was romantic. We are very blessed and thankful.
DeleteLet love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. (Romans 12:9,14,16,19). For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. (Romans 12:3).
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, forgive me for my judging and haughty spirit. Thank You for Your mercy, grace, and forgiving heart. Help me to lead a more humble life with a gentle and kind heart. Let me be gracious and thoughtful of others and give You the reverence You deserve. Thank You for Your word and understanding. Help me to follow Your lead Lord and to do Your will and not my own. I praise You Lord always. Thank You Jesus. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
Amen dear Janet. Your prayer is mine too.
DeleteJoining you in prayer Janet ! You said it so clearly I pray this for you, myself and any one else who desires God's guidance to be more humble and give God the reverance He deserves.
DeleteMy prayer also🙏. Thank you dear girl 💕.
ReplyDelete💕 #METOO! 🙏
DeleteAnd me 😁🙏
DeleteHow do I love thee
ReplyDeleteLet me count the ways
I love thee in the morning
And all throughout the day
I love thee in the evening
As I bow my head to pray
God willing I will wake up
In the morning and I'll say
"Thank You Lord for giving me
another day to pray."
Just beautiful Janet!!!! I love your sweet words. Amen.
ReplyDeleteToo many ways to count how I love my Lord and Savior. We are blessed that He is our God. Such a wonderful and loving Father. <3
" Relate to Me as creature to Creator, sheep to Shepherd, subject to King, clay to Potter. Allow Me to have My way in your life. Rather than evaluating My ways with you, accept them thankfully. The intimacy I offer you is not an invitation to act as if you were My equal. Worship Me as King of kings while walking hand in hand with Me down the path of Life......What a powerful last paragraph. Thank you Father for your blessings and opportunities to grow closer and more dependent on you. Help and comfort all those who seek YOU on this site. Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen, We all seek a closer walk with Him. Praise and gratitude dear ABC.
DeleteThanks for your last sentence: Praying with you. Help and comfort all those who seek YOU on this site. Amen
Sweet surrender to the Creator ♥️
DeleteRest- We all need rest, even our Lord rested. May we find peace and rest in His embrace every blessed day.
ReplyDeleteJeanne & hubby, you are wished a Happy Anniversary! Many, many more blissful years ahead. The Garden State welcomes you with open arms!!
NJS, here’s wishing you a Happy Belated Birthday. I pray you had a great one. May this birthday and all the other, find you well, happy and peaceful! God bless you today and always!
I feed on ALL the prayers of today (Brie’s ABC’s, Janet’s, LCA and Kathy)! “……. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) can accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God—it is dynamic and can have tremendous power] (James 5:16).
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood NJ
Thanks for adding more light to my day sweet Maplewood. Pray without ceasing. Prayer from a sincere heart of faith is so powerful.
DeleteRest well in His presence and peace. Early to bed early to rise. Goodnight dear ones. 💗😊🙏
ReplyDeleteWe are the clay and He is the Potter. We are all in need of being molded to His image. That is why we pray: Make me a better person. Help me to remember it's not about me but YOU. We must remember not to yank back our reins once we put them in our Good Shepherd's Hands. He knows how to lead us so much better than we do.
ReplyDeleteHe calls us to come to him, with all our problems, and worries, and burdens, and really rest in Him. He longs to take the weight off our shoulders because He loves us. I must go to sleep now because I'm helping Mayra tomorrow. God knows where our weaknesses lie and He is the strength that helps us get through our long days. He also calls us to lay down our weary head and rest in His sweet presence.
I really do trust in His Way. Giving everything to Him. Be blessed today. Be still and know that He is our God. We are all well taken care of. Thank You Jesus.
Yes, Jeanne! He took a hundred pounds of clay...
DeleteLord mold me, and use me for Your Glory, in Jesus' Name. Amen
Amen dear Brie! Lead me to give You glory, Lord.
DeleteJoining my JC Family in prayers for sweet Norah and her "best man".
ReplyDeleteAmen. He is in good hands. Praying for strength, healing, and God's faithfulness for Norah and her "best man".
DeleteShout to the Lord!
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One of my very favorite songs ever!!! Thanks dear Sassy Mom! Holding you in my prayers and in my heart. Keep holding onto His mighty Hand, and go forward in His love every day. He knows how you feel. Love you, sweet sister.
DeleteDear JC friends, I love reading the prior years posts and praying over this group of Christ followers. May each of you continue to feel God’s guidance and hand in your lives, and many blessings. I have been drawn back to the prayer team that I started 12 years ago at my church. It is so good to pray with people in person. I have asked the group to pray in person with each of the leaders/pastors of the church, and we have done so. Please pray for coverage over us as we do this prayer work that God has called us to do. Thank you!
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DeleteAllow Me to have My way in your life...
Praying God's success on His Way over all your endeavors Ellen, our dear sister friend in Christ. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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Wherever two or more are gathered!
DeleteDear Ellen, You are changing lives. Joining in prayers for your wonderful prayer group. Amen! God is in the midst of them. May God strengthen and bless each member and leader, and draw them closer to Him, and lead them to serve Him and others according to His will and Plan. Thank You Father for this in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen
DeleteLord Jesus, I am Your creature, created in Your image.
ReplyDeleteI am a sheep of Your pasture, totally 100% dependent on You.
I am clay in Your Hands Heavenly Potter, mold me in any way that is pleasing to You, fit for any purpose You have in mind.
I am Your subject, You are my King my Sovereign Lord God.
Forgive me Lord, I confess to passing judgement (holding a negative or derogatory or despising opinion) on people, situations, things, yes even on how You provide for me; as if I could do better!
I bring myself back to bow before You, to humbly sit at Your feet. To worship You, focus on You, to thank You for everything in my life whether I consider it good or not.
I recognize everything in my life is from You. You are my Lord, what you do or say goes!
I am so blessed to be Your Child, a sheep of Your pasture. Thank You Lord Jesus, Amen.
Amen dear Peter. Blessed along with our JC Family to be sheep in His fold. He is our God and we are His people. Hallelujah!
DeleteAmen brother Peter. So blessed to be a sheep in our Shepherd's pasture. Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus!
ReplyDeleteGOOD MORNING NEW MERCY!
ReplyDeleteWhile I was sleeping
Lord You were working
On a mess I made like only I can do
When I start thinking I'm so far from You
I wake up to hear You whisper
That's not true
Good morning mercy
You call me worthy
Feels like the sun shining on my face
Living's good this side of grace
I feel it working
Goodbye to the hurting
You woke me up put me on my way
Hallelujah it's a brand new day
Good morning mercy
Yeah I'm still learning
To trust and follow
I won't worry what tomorrow's gonna bring
Cause you hold it all there in your hands
I'm lifting mine up now
Cause it makes me sing
Good morning mercy
You call me worthy
Feels like the sun shining on my face
Living's good this side of grace
I feel it working
Goodbye to the hurting
You woke me up put me on my way
Hallelujah it's a brand new day
Good morning mercy
Glory Hallelujah
It's a brand new day
Starts all over when daylight breaks
You've given me a joy it makes me sing
Good morning
Good morning
Glory Hallelujah
It's a brand new day
Starts all over when the daylight breaks
You've given me a song that makes me sing
Good morning
Good morning mercy
You call me worthy
Feels like the sun shining on my face
Living's good this side of grace
I feel it working
Goodbye to the hurting
You woke me up put me on my way
Hallelujah hallelujah
Good morning mercy
Good morning mercy
Good morning mercy
Yes indeed Brie! I join you in declaring: "living is good on this side of grace"! Hallelujah! Bless you for sharing this declaration of praise🌈🥰
DeleteLove this Brie, and you! ♥️🙏
DeleteJust beautiful Brie! Good morning mercy. So true. Living's good this side of grace. Amen to that! Every new morning is a chance to make things right and grow closer to Him.
DeleteHappy 41years Rick & Jeanne🌈💕🙏! May the Lord bless your marriage to celebrate many more! 🥰
ReplyDeletePraying in agreement with Jan gridley for our Jeanne and Rick's 41st plus many more!
DeleteThanks dear Jan and Brie! Our Anniversary is August 29th but we went away for a few days from 9/5-9/9 to really celebrate it. We are blessed to still be together and to still love each other. He's a good man, a good father, and a good grandfather.
DeleteJust had to share the goodness of God & His attention to details. I've always loved pawpaws. The tree grows wild along river banks &, produces fruits that's a cross between bananas, mangos & pineapples with a custard texture. Last year Richard was in the news for having these trees around his campground along the James river. I called him but was too late for them. This year he called me. Hubby & I took a 2 hr. Road trip to get some. The road there was twisty & scary to me. So we walked with Richard & picked to our heart's content . Halfway through it started to rain. I said, oh no Lord please I came all this way! It stopped. Then I had to use a restroom, where in this place will there be one? As we kept walking, there around the bend was a port o potty! He had one put in for the primitive campground. As we walked with Richard, who's a believer, we began to share each other's faith. It was so good. I ate pawpaws & picked more than I needed. The icing? He gave us another route to take home with no twists & scary turns🤗. It was a great day! Thank You Lord Jesus!
ReplyDeletePraise God and pass the paw paws! Comfort Stations in the wilderness! How blessed, and well taken care of, we are! Thanks be to God in Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteWhat a blessing to hear how God orchestrated your journey for pawpaws! He took care of every little detail and even made your way home straight and safe. What a loving Father we have. He is so good and faithful. So happy you enjoyed your favorite fruit. God made a way. Thank You Jesus!
DeleteDear heavenly Father, continue to guide me and help me to see you are the only spiritual nourishment I need in my life. Help me to know you are with me every step of the way. I am the sheep, the subject, the clay. YOU alone are the Shepherd, the King and Potter! Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeleteThank you, Sassy Mom and Jeanne and all of my JC Family for your prayers. We got my Best Man's ear checked today - no infection, so now we can get his hearing aid fixed. Please pray for my neck. I pulled a muscle from the bags I carried (poorly - without thinking) on Friday, again on Saturday and I am in so much pain. I know the tension while I typed with work today didn't help. I do not have time for this. Sounds silly, I know, but I am asking the Father for deliverance tonight as I sleep and that it's much better tomorrow. I'm heading to bed and praying that I wake up a new woman (He is the Potter; I am the clay) and that things go more smoothly tomorrow. God Bless each of you.
ReplyDeleteThanking God your dear husband's ear is not infected and you can get his hearing aid fixed. So sorry you hurt your neck. Been there. Done that. Try some ice and alternate it with heat and take some ibuprofen or something to take the swelling down. Don't try to test it. Just rest it. Sometimes if you roll up a towel and sleep with it under your neck without a pillow, it helps to get it back into alignment. god will take care of you. He is your Potter and the Greatest Physician. Trusting in His faithfulness and praying for your relief. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for all the amazing prayers and blessings- this is truly a unique group. Please count on my prayers to cover all requests made here. I believe the enemy was involved with the marriage breakup so if I may ask one more prayer request from my beloved JC Warriors- that is to please pray for my ex wife. Thank you all and bless you
ReplyDeleteDear Blessings from NY,
DeleteAlong with our amazing unique JC Family of Prayer Warriors, i join in praying for all of you, which includes ex-wife and both daughters. May the good Lord bless and keep all of you, May His Light shine on all of your paths, and may His Peace reign Supreme in all of your lives.. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Thank you Jeanne and Brie and all on this amazing blog for such helpful and beautiful prayers- know that as I lie here 3:53 am , meditating on Jesus as he hung suffering from the cross crying out “my God my God why have You forsaken me?” I am not only praying for my situation and my suffering and my family but I also offer it all up for all of yours , my beloved JC Family. Resurrection always follows Good Friday- this, we know. God bless you all
DeleteJoining in prayers for you Blessings from NY. May our heavenly Father comfort, strengthen, and heal all your hearts. May He lift you all up above these circumstances and place you on solid ground. May His perfect peace reign in your hearts. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteMay you feel God's loving arms around you, Blessings from NY, comforting you. "When darkness overtakes the righteous, Light will come bursting in!" -Psalm 112:4. God is that Light and our present Helper in times of trouble. As you feel God's arms around you, know, too, that your JC family is praying for and wrapping their arms around you as well. Praying for both you, your ex-wife, and your kids. In Jesus' name, amen.
DeleteIn Jesus' name we command all darkness to be lifted from you and your relations, BFNY! No fear, only love and forgiveness remain in His name!
DeleteGod is with you dear Blessings from NY. This is a valley time for you but God is guiding your path with His bright light and I believe He will turn your tears to dancing. Trust in Him and try not to lean on your own understanding. This is a new chapter in your life and He'll be with you every step of the way. Thanks for your prayers. We are both leaning on His faithfulness.
DeleteEvery good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. (James 1:17). Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21). For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. (Romans 11:36). Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power and the glory, the victory and the majesty; for all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours ; Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and You are exalted as head over all. Both riches and honor come from You, and You reign over all. In Your hand is power and might; in Your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. (1 Chronicles 29:11-12).
ReplyDeleteAMEN! WORDS!
DeleteAmen and Amen! Beautiful food for my soul.
DeleteJC is directed squarely at my current situation. As much as I try, I still judge people and their circumstances. Am I better than a few years ago, yes. Am I significantly better than 20 years ago, absolutely. But what is not improved is the judging of myself!
ReplyDeleteStill recycling past failures, missed opportunities, and continuing weaknesses-failures as a Christian. Am sure that 3 years of steroids doesn't help, as I remain awake tonight from them. Let Him be King and let me be the subject. Guide me through each hour - even minute to a place of peace. Take away procrastination based on wondering if this is the right path... yes, take my hand Lord and "2... lead me beside quiet waters. 3... restore my soul; ...guide me in the paths of righteousness...” Amen
Praying that our heavenly Father gives you peace and strength in your heart. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteHang in there MadFox. God is not finished with using your hard road journey for the glory of His name and to draw you to an even closer walk with Him. Purging you of judging yourself, He will! Hang in there dear brother. 💕🙏🌈
DeleteI share your prayer MadFox.
Delete...Still recycling past failures, missed opportunities, and continuing weaknesses-failures as a Christian... God makes all things work together for good, especially when the broken roads lead us to Him! In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
https://youtu.be/FaQHyHwFgeg?si=ikFzcGyKfly-_M4b
DeleteI too am working on the surrender, leaving the judging of myself and others to the only judge. Who am I to usurp his role?
DeleteHave your way with me Lord, and let me not be the judge of how you are doing it.
Praying with you and for you dear MadFox! We all judge too much and even ourselves. Wish we could see ourselves through God's Eyes. We have all done things in our past that we wish we hadn't done, or words we wish we hadn't said. I learned this the hard way: You can't go back, but you can always go forward. Now we know as we go forward, God goes before us always. So we must let go, and let God. Love you, my good brother.
Delete"Allow Me to have My way in your life. Rather than evaluating My ways with you, accept them thankfully"
ReplyDeleteYes Lord, this is my desire:
https://youtu.be/2iTe8WH8sIw?si=BH02U2OjdMlPM9EU
Thank you dear JJ! The Holy Spirit has filled you with warrior words to encourage each & everyone of this JC family. Thank You dear Jesus for also encouraging your servant JJ to speak what you have imparted on her to speak. She's your hound from heaven! Continue to keep her strong, determined & bold in You. Bless her this day with more of You. Hallelujah! Amen!😍🙏🌈
ReplyDeleteLove this, "hound from heaven" ♥️👍
DeleteOh, Jan, I will wear the name "hound from heaven" with humble pride! Any time I can give satan and his minions a bad day, I'm ALL over it! I receive your prayer and blessing with great JOY. I humbly thank you!!! JJ
DeleteYour prayers, dear JJ, come from Him to us. <3
DeleteLove & blessings dear JC family. May you each love Jesus today more than yesterday! Hallelujah! Amen!😍🙏🌈
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan! That was a beautiful blessing. Amen.
DeleteYes! Indeed! and AMEN!
ReplyDeleteGratefully received, JJ!
ReplyDeleteI thank God for this site. I left my book at home and needed to hear the Lord through Sarah's voice and read the scriptures that accompany the word. I have been having problems with my walk and belief since pandemic
ReplyDeleteI walk in fear and I don't believe Hod listens to me or hear my prayers. I use to feel his presence and now he seems so distant. It seems when I pray for someone the opposite happens. I just want to shit up, forget it, and move on. I am about to become agnostic again when I see all what is going on around. People in church aren't real. They just want affirmations from man. I'm about to be fed up with all of it, but I know deep within that's not what God will have of me. Please pray my strength in the lord
I am praying for you, Anonymous 🙏
DeleteAnonymous, I am praying for you. Don't give up! The Lord has a great plan for you, and He loves you so very much. Start reading the Psalms. Put that WORD down deep inside you. It is ALL powerful. It will bring heath, salvation, restoration, encouragement, peace, and a great JOY to your mind bidy and soul.
DeleteThe WORD says that the JOY of the Lord is your strength, and the Lord is faithful to perform His WORD! You are in spiritual warefare, and we fight satan's lies by daily putting on the whole Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), Also applying every verse of Psalm 91 daily and Pleading the Blood of Jesus over you and your circumstance. Make a practice of speaking words of Life and Blessings into your circumstances. Be sooooo careful of the words that come out of your mouth. Your words create images and the words one speaks causes one to believe one way or the other. If you mess up, ask for forgiveness, Plead the Blood of Jesus over the words then move forward. Here are some words to confess:
2 Corinthians 5:17 "I am a new creature in Christ: old things have passed away, behold, all thing are new."
Romans 6:11 "I am dead to sin and alive unto righteousness."
Jeremiah 29:11 "I prosper in everything I put my hand to. I have prosperity in all areas of my life --- spiritual, financially, mentally, and socially"
Proverbs 23:7 "As a man thinks in his heart; so he is; therefore, all my thoughts are positive. I do not allow Satan to use my spirit as a garbage dump by meditating on negative things that he offers me."
Heavenly Father, please reawaken anonymous's heart to You and lift them up to the rock that is higher than their circumstances. May Your unfailing love and healing arms be wrapped around them as You work Your mighty power in their life. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Peace be with you 🙏.
DeleteJoining in prayers for you, dear Anonymous. You're going through a hard time and you're turning away from God because your prayers are not being answered. Wait on Him because He does answer prayers His way and in His timing. God is real and present always. He knows your doubts and frustrations. Don't turn away from Him but run to Him who cares for you. His promises are true. We are of God and He is greater than anything or anyone in this world. Don't get swayed by what you see. God is above it. He loves you exactly as you are with an unconditional and eternal love. Praying you will feel His presence and He will lift you up out of this difficult wilderness. The only true joy and peace are from Him and through your faith in Him.
DeletePhilippians 4:6-7
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Psalm 55:22
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
A day late to this prayer train for Anonymous but joining it and praying for you, too. God never leaves us nor forsakes us. He is right there...although we can sometimes feel a distance or that prayers aren't answered or are answered differently. While trust in God may be difficult for you right now, we all are wrapping our arms around you with reassurance and love that God IS with you and you CAN lean on and trust in Him. His timing and/or the way something turns out may not be in our time or how we want it to be. Please meditate on the scripture verses JJ and Jeanne have shared with you and I hope you feel these prayers being prayed over you from this fierce and mighty JC Warrior family.
DeleteAmen! I blessed to be clay in His Hands.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear JJ! Amen!
ReplyDeleteAmen JJ! Thank you so much for your inspiring words in the Lord! God bless 🙏.
ReplyDeleteMy Dear Jan -- Thanks for setting me straight on the chocolate facts! I thought I was just craving it, but now I realize my brain was simply malfunctioning from a lack of dark chocolate wisdom. I think it would be wise for me to eat some quick before I forget how to walk!😎😏😁👍 Bless you!!!
ReplyDeleteYep dear JJ. first the eyes not hearing, then the ears not seeing now the feet stops posting and the fingers stop walking! Okay we have to stop this. Chocolate for breakfast for you 🤣🤣❤️
DeleteI'm on it, Jan, I'm on it!!! 👍❤⚘
DeleteMe too! I love dark chocolate and it is quite good for us. But everything in moderation. Thank you for praying that I will soon receive good news about Rick’s brother Jack. There was some bleeding and Jack stayed on the cardiac floor last night. His good wife Sally has still not been able to see him since he had the ablation. I’m resting in the Lord and remembering His faithfulness. We trust You Jesus!
ReplyDeleteFather God, You are mighty to save, Your power is above all illness, and problems, so we thank you for healing Jack and his wife Sally in all ways and all those on our prayer lists. Take good care of Brie and her loved ones and all those who have been affected by Hurricane Francine and restore their power and water. Cover them with your peace and protection. And bless and strengthen them and all our JC Family and our dear ones. We trust in You, and we’re resting in You. We ask this in the powerful Name of Christ Jesus, our Risen Lord. Amen.
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.”
Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good,
a stronghold in the day of trouble;
he knows those who take refuge in him.
Matthew 11:28-29
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Joining in prayers with you Jeanne 🙏. Thank You Jesus for always hearing, listening, and answering us. You are the best Father ever! Praise the Lord and bless Your holy name! Peace be with you!
DeleteContinued prayers for Jack &, Sally. Our God is an awesome God! He is seeing them through every step to complete healing. Hallelujah!🙏🙏🙏🙌❤️
DeleteContinued you prayers for you, Jeanne and your family.🙏🙏❤
DeleteJC Warriors I come to this group with a heavy heart this morning. Please pray for a local family whose autistic child ran from school yesterday. He was found several hours later in a pond nearby. The family and school staff are reeling in sorrow.
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SC, lifting the family up in prayer to our Great Comforter. May His peace cover you all.
DeleteLifting this family and community up to you, Lord. Bring comfort, healing and peace to the hearts of those who are mourning the loss of this dear child.
DeletePraying for that family who lost their precious child, who was perfect in God’s eyes. May they receive His Peace and Comfort. Amen and Amen
DeleteOh goodness dear SC, how utterly tragic! Dear Lord in heaven rush to the side of this family & touch each aching heart. Reveal your merciful compassionate spirit among them & comfort them with peace. Use tragedy for the glory of your name. Amen. ❤️🙏🙏🙏
ReplyDeleteJoining in prayers for this family.🙏🙏🙏
DeletePraying for those hit with this storm. Dear Brie & Francine here's hoping that soon your power will be restored for the comforts that we sometimes take for granted. God's got this! Hang in there. ❤️🙏🙏🙏
ReplyDeleteI am in agreement with Jan. God's got this! He WILL MAKE A WAY! Our God is always present and strong, even in the midst of natural disasters and chaos.🙏🙏🙏
DeleteAmen, shalom and thank you. God bless your day, Rich C
ReplyDeleteDear Rich -- Your prayer is powerful and heartfelt -- I truly embrace every word of it. It is exactly what my spirit needed today! May God's peace and favor surround you always, and may your words continue to bring light and hope to those who need it most. Speaking God's Abundant Life and Blessings over you and your family. In Jesus' Name, Our Promise Keeper, and Waymaker AMEN and AMEN.
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