Accept each day exactly as it comes to you. By that, I mean not only the circumstances of your day but also the condition of your body. Your assignment is to trust Me absolutely, resting in My sovereignty and faithfulness.
ON some days, your circumstances and your physical condition feel out of balance: The demands on you seem far greater than your strength. Days like that present a choice between two alternatives--giving up or relying on Me. Even if you wrongly choose the first alternative, I will not reject you. You can turn to Me at any point, and I will help you crawl out of the mire of discouragement. I will infuse My strength into you moment by moment, giving you all that you need for this day. Trust Me, by relying on My empowering Presence.
Psalm 42:5
English Standard Version
Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my salvation
2 Corinthians 13:4
English Standard Version
For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but in dealing with you we will live with him by the power of God.
Jeremiah 31:25
English Standard Version
For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.
Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. If you haven't already, please purchase the book and support the author.
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.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post these every single day! I really look forward to reading your blog each night. You have no idea how much this helps me too!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to have stumbled upon your site please keep on writing! J
Yes, and amen in agreement with YOU.
DeleteAgreed...
DeleteGod bless!
I, too, give you thanks, Mr. Payton (is it Chris?). Your blog provides me a space to journal and I journal best when It might be read by someone. Sometimes this can get lengthy, I hope this does not creat a problem for your blog. Again, many thanks for saying yes to this call of God upon your time!
DeleteAMEN and AMEN
DeleteI too read this every day!!! Thanks so much
DeleteI'm in absolute agreement!! It is in our weakness that we are strong, Amen. 🙏🙏🙏
ReplyDeleteVery glad to see how it has helped many. I did it for the reason of simply wanting to have the verses written out. It’s your blog as much as it is mine now as all your words are from the heart. And I love reading them each day.
ReplyDeleteYes, as all have said, Thanks. I also agree that the original book is well done but found your blog after using my phone Bible app to read the scripture used as the basis for Jesus' "comments". Eventually, I searched for JC online and found your blog. I have used it daily for nearly 2 years and the posting community now using your site is quite remarkable. Your personal journey is now blessing many and providing prayer opportunity for those in need. Godspeed.
DeleteAmen! CO
DeleteMadFox-- Definitely, well said. Thank you paytonfamily for this site!!!
DeleteAmen MadFox, I second that. Thank you
DeleteSo grateful to have this place of peace and comfort every day. I love the Word and I love my Family in Christ.
DeleteThank you so much Paytonfamily for taking the time to put this blog together with the Jesus Calling daily Devotionals And each days scriptures that you looked up in the Bible and wrote out for each day! Such a beautiful way that God has used you to bless so many!
DeleteI’ve been coming to this blog now for 3 years and cherish this body of believers that God used You to bring together! You are a blessing. Each person that reads this blog, prays for each other, share
their hearts and wisdom are blessings. Love and prayers for each of our JC family, for their families and for our World! Love you all!
Blessings from Texas
Brandy
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I am so grateful for the blog , I look forward to reading it every morning and it always blesses me. I found the Jesus calling book in a second hand bookshop and then searched for the blog online. It has been an amazing journey and thank God for the JC family.
DeleteI have no doubt that God guided us all here to pray and worship together, encourage and comfort each other, and study His Word. The devotions and faith filled responses bless my heart every day. I am lifted and renewed. I see His Spirit moving and His faithfulness. Just what I need. Thank You Sarah, Chris and all my JC Family!
Deleteamen! thank u jesus
ReplyDeleteWe have the book, but my eyes are ageing and it is nice to be able to enlarge the font. I notice at the top that the original post was done 3 years ago. I've been following for over a year. It is still fresh as the posts come around again. It's great to have reinforcement for each day. God's word never goes stale.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Gods words are alive, read them and see how they become personal EVERY TIME. I am so grateful to have it, I'd be lost without it.
DeleteI was feeling down and critical of myself. Of course God spoke to my soul and helped me erase the stinkin Thinkin . I also have the book but I'm so glad you make it available to us wherever we are.
ReplyDeleteJody- I hope you continue to have reassurance of God’s presence to “erase the stink in’ thinkin’ “ that clouds our way.
DeleteGod’s grace, love and peace be yours!!
Prayers is all I can ask because I'm just so tired of life.
ReplyDelete"On some days, your circumstances and your physical condition feel out of balance..." As I write this at 230 a.m., I think of the irony! As we age, the night is often interrupted by ailments or concerns. Further in the JC reading today, the choice is "giving up or relying on God." Thankfully, I'm at the point in my faith that "giving up" is actually leading me to rely on Him. I am often powerless in my circumstances (ex. health, my kids' choices, government policies, etc., ad nauseum) thus my faith now recognizes my need to seek His wisdom and grace. "In Christ, all things are possible." Peace. In Him. Amen.
ReplyDeleteWell said Madfox! Thank you. Dear Lord help me to accept my daily gifts/trials, physical or otherwise. Help me to see these are an opportunity to rely on you more closely. Never alone, always with me, every step of the way. Amen.
DeleteMadfox great hearing from you. I agree with your post Blessings
DeleteAmen, Madfox. Your post from last year still rings true in my circumstances today. These are exactly my sentiments. I couldn’t have said it better. Thank you! And thank you to my new-found JC family. Peace and blessings to all🙏🏼
DeleteAmen Madfox!! I feel when I am facing trials and challenges I seek Jesus above all to lead me through. Even today when I read the words: The demands on you seem far greater than your strength, I felt it described my day perfectly. Cooking for a big family and having more family coming for dinner and my grandson just wanted to blow bubbles. Well I chose to be a Mary and spent a good hour blowing bubbles. And prayed I would get the place tidy and the food prepared! Thank God, I see the light at the end of the tunnel and I'm almost done. We will have a yummy dinner thank God! Will be busy till my head hits the pillow but I’m keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
DeleteThanks Madfox for the reminder that we need to rely on God throughout the day. Especially when things are not going my way, I will remember to ask for wisdom to handle the situation instead of sinking into self pity , distress I will seek God in the mucky waters !
DeleteJoining you again and again Min Ahadi as we learn to seek Him as the solution to all our situations.
DeleteWe can do nothing without Him but with Him we can do all things.
DeleteBible Gateway verse of the day:
ReplyDeletePsalm 143:10
Teach me to do Your will, FOR YOU ARE MY GOD, Your spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.
Blessings to my JC Family as we prepare our hearts for worship.
Amen!Thank you for sharing. CO
DeleteI am still learning to rely on Him. Sometimes I feel ashamed when I turn to Him for trivial matters. Then I remember He is of an Infinite nature. Surely He has time to handle every detail of His creation and still help me with the small frustrations. It is such a wonderful feeling to know I have a constant companion in Jesus. So much better than trying to challenges alone through my own self will. Please continue to pray for me and my family. The latest worry on my mind is my 14 year old son. He has fair skin and terrible acne. I get confused by all the product advertisements and information on the internet. We have established a daily regimen of treatment and been to a dermatologist but the problem persists. Thank you for your prayers. I have seen miracles happen through prayer. My faith is growing stronger every day. I am learning to practice acceptance and asking God to help me understand His will for me. God bless you all. Thank you for this site.
ReplyDeleteZfuntastic, lifting your precious son to the God who heals. He is able to do all but fail. Praying also for your family. God put families together for love and peace. Keeping yours in prayers. GOD bless.
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Zfuntastic--- Joining with Maplewood and the JC WARRIORS--prayers are coming your way.
DeletePrayers for you and your son! If it is important to you, it is not trivial to God. Oh Jesus, I trust in You; take care of everything. CO
DeleteZfuntastic praying for your son acne may God heal him and guide him on the best product to use. May he be patient with himself and not lose his self esteem because this season will pass.
DeleteZ, you are a good, good father because you have one who never lets go of you. Continued prayers go out for you from many. God bless you and your young man son. ♥️🙏
DeleteWhen I pray for you Zfuntastic, I smile because I can see God's faithfulness working in your life. God is just so good. You are a good and devoted father, and now that you have been strengthened and guided, you're able to help others.
DeleteBlessed be the ONE who woke me up this morning to His grace and new mercy. I accept this day and all that You have placed in it for me. Thank You dear Heavenly Father. ALL Praise and Glory to Your Holy name!
ReplyDeleteMy JC family, may the Grace and peace of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ reat upon you and family today, giving You the warmth of His Holy Presence. May His marvelous light also shine upon you so brightly and remind you that:
"Why are you cast down, O my soul and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God: for I shall again praise Him, my salvation" Psalm 42:5. REJOICE!
Lifting the broken, the cast down, the faint, the discouraged, the lost, the lonely, the afflicted, the sick, the weak, the hurting, the homeless, the poor, the jobless, the widow and widower, the young, the elderly, the destitute and ALL God's people fighting battles that ONLY HE can win for us!
I was told that if you fight your battles on your knees, you win all the time with the help of JESUS. that name that is ABOVE all names!
Blessings and Peace to all this Sunday. Let the praise of our God be lifted, up even in the midst of our circumstance , struggles and confusion! Why? Because HE who Promised is FAITHFUL!
Maplewood NJ
Thank you for this post, Maplewood. You words seem to always uplift me. I am learning I need to be on my knees a lot as I have encountered a great deal of battles. I am also learning to believe God has been and is always there helping me through. "..He will not leave or forsake you." Faith is a wonderful gift. Blessings to you and to all on here. CO
DeleteThanks sweet Maplewood! What blessed assurance you shared! You pretty much included everyone reading this. Amen! We are all blessed and assured that God is mighty to help us in any and every way, and He will never leave or forsake us! He will fight our battles and give us perfect peace.
DeleteOn my way to fight today's battles in my knees. There is alot road construction going on in Nairobi and yesterday it took us an hour to get my daughter to school... praying today we will find a shorter and quicker route and the time spent on the way can be used to glorify God. Off to my kneeling and appealing session.
DeleteLord please help Min to find another route for her to take and ease this issue. Amen.
DeleteThis is how we fight our battles!
Delete♥️🎶 https://youtu.be/YBl84oZxnJ4
So much pure encouragement and inspiration. Thanks again dear Maplewood. So busy with my grandsons, I am weary but so blessed!
DeleteDear Min Ahadi, You have your challenges every day with your Mom, your car, your job, and your daughter. Joining prayers that tomorrow's commute will be much better. Thank You Jesus!
Amen Audra! It may look like I'm surrounded but I'm surrounded by YOU! Halleluia!!!
I believe God still uses His people prophetically. J.C. is an example and that is why these words are timeless and continue to be fresh in there application to our lives every year along with some of the prayers.
ReplyDeleteI think so too! Thank you heavenly Father. Come Holy Spirit!
DeleteAmen! He is the same and never changes. The light within us is the same. So much of the past responses here remain relative to what we're going through right now. Love remains the same as do His Words and messages. His faithfulness continues and His promises are reliable.
DeleteThank you Madfox, Maplewood, and all for the beautiful prayers and input. 🙏
ReplyDeleteGood morning Lord and JC family. This is the day the lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! Thank you sweet Jesus for answered prayer; give us hope patience to wait on you. We love you dearly and thank you for your love in spite of ourselves. God's peace be with all.
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeleteThank You Jesus for always being with me. You are my everything ♥. Praise the Lord continually and always.
ReplyDeleteI join you in this Janet. This is something I start every day with by thanking Him for always being with my and He is my everything. I feel old and weak and alone and sometimes overwhelmed that I have to take care of my mom and make decisions all on my own. I lean heavily on little bullet prayers to thank Jesus that he is always with me to talk to. Praise the Lord!
ReplyDeleteKmertens- praying for you today. Dear Lord help this precious child of yours to lay her heavy load upon your shoulders. For you are able, strong & mighty to carry it all. You are faithful to walk her through this path you've chosen for her for a season. Thank you & praise you for choosing her as your servant to care for her mom whom you love as well as Kmertens. Bless their day, amen.
DeleteDear Lord,
DeletePlease refill Kmertens' Hope Floaties. Thank You. AMEN
Praying in agreement with you, Jan, for Kmertens.
DeleteFather, lift Kmertens up and give strength and comfort to Your child. Amen 🙏.
DeletePraying for you, Kmertens!
DeleteJoining in prayers for you dear Kmertens. Father God, Thank you for strengthening this good and faithful servant who is taking good care of her good Mother. When she is alone, show her You’re right there by her side guiding her every decision for good. Let her lean on You and refresh and revive her body and spirit so she in turn can lift and encourage her Mother. Bring her times of lightness, laughter and joy. She loves and trusts you. Thank you for your faithfulness. Amen!
DeletePraying for you Kathy. Life is different for you now but I know you are still staying in His presence and looking to Him for your comfort, guidance and peace.
DeleteI thank God everyday day for the gift of the day -AMEN
ReplyDeleteDear Father, Thank You for being the Supreme Ruler who immanently and personally rules over all the affairs of my life and that of the universe. As Your child, I rest in Your sovereignty as well as a cause of worship. Being infinitely elevated above the highest creature in authority, nature, and being, You are the Most High Lord of heaven and earth and all creation. Thank You for seeing, knowing and caring all about me. Thank You Lord for Your grace that is sufficient! I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
ReplyDeleteThe sovereignty and faithfulness of God can be defined as the exercise of ‘His supremacy, His infinite rule, His authority and power’. Knowing that He is completely sovereign over all of life can only give us comfort and peace when we also understand the totality of His nature, His attributes and how they work together to make Him who He is. Every human being exist for a purpose. God has a purpose for everyone, a particular set of works He has ordained for each of us (Eph. 2:10). He weighs our motives, intents, and purposes. He alone has all the facts and He alone is able to judge the purity of our motives and the reasons for our plans (1 Cor. 4:4-5). He tells us that if we recognize His sovereignty, trust in His goodness, surrender and trust our plans and lives into His care, He will protect and lead our steps and establish our plans to bring them about not per our will, but in accord with His purposes and righteousness. Paul says in Philippians 1:6: “I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Compare also Eph. 1:11-12.). So, it doesn’t matter what circumstance or physical condition we find ourselves in, we must accept each day as He gave and allow Him to infuse His strength in us moment by moment, while trusting Him.
Dear Father, We trust You by daily relying on Your empowering Presence that is always with us. May our trust in You continue to grow as we respond to You, our unshakable refuge in trouble, our undying river of life and our unbeatable ruler over all, in Jesus’ name! Amen.
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Thanks Sweet Maplewood NJ for your prayer is my prayer. Amen.
DeletePS Maplewood NJ, How is your Mom and your Sister Janet? They are still in my prayers for my JC Family and each of their dear ones.
DeleteAmen! He reigns in my life and helps me do well in my day for Him! He leads me to lead others to Him, He is everything to me and means everything to me. I can totally trust His Words and promises! He lights every part of my day so I can share that light with my family and friends. Thank you always for sharing His truth and your inspiring words, dear Maplewood. I continue to pray for your little sister Janet’s healing and for your Mom! Let your light keep shining brightly before them. God will be glorified for your strong walk of faith. Much love!
DeleteThoughts and prayers going out this morning for students, teachers and admin as they go back to school today either in person or online here in Houston.
ReplyDeleteGood morning JC family 🌞. The JC devotional this morning reminded me again that to be self-conscious can be a detriment to my walk, for to stay in this state of mind is to squeeze the Holy Spirit out of my day to day walk of trust. Relying on myself & holding on to my own power to overcome is fruitless & a waste of strength. Without Christ I am helpless! Now, if only my brain can get hold of this!
ReplyDeleteYes, Lord. We need thee every hour. Thank for your grace in our neediness.
DeleteGood one Jan! In Christ only are we made complete. We are empowered when we are weary! Able to climb a high mountain when there is no more gas left in our tanks. If we concentrate on the needs of others and strive to be selfless instead of selfish, we can share the Christ in us, the hope of glory. We can change lost and tired hearts grow closer to Him. I was with my dear Sister in law today who has Alzheimer’s. I stopped my cooking to walk down to the beach with her and I talked about my faith and listened to her tell me she was blessed and she loved the ocean because of the peace it brought her. I agreed it is a place of peace and comfort where we feel closer to God as we listen to the waves and see His power and feel the cool breeze on our face. We had a nice time watching a couple throw a ball back and forth. It was a sweet time and after we went back to eat dinner, God gave us the perfect gift of a beautiful sunset! Such a faithful good Father!
DeleteAmen Grace Takes Time: Every hour, every minute and every second, He takes care of every need and then some.
Dear Heavenly Father God,
ReplyDeletePsalm 42: 5 teaches me Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation! Would You blow up my neon colored floaties with Hope in You, a good God, and put them on my arms so they always help me carry my belief in you bravely and keep me afloat in this ocean of life? Each time I run into the sea of circumstance wearing my hope floaties, would you keep my head high knowing all is well and how dearly God loves me because my floaties are filled with His Hope and His Love and are keeping me afloat by relying solely on His empowering Presence? I ask. I pray. I thank You in Jesus' Name. Amen.
As God's Holy Spirit often does, today I saw a little child wearing floaties in a pool! I could hardly keep from staring at the little face which was buoyed above the water because of the fully inflated floaties. That little face looked so peaceful, so serene, so safe, so confident, so beaming with joy, like God blew up his little floaties full with Faith, Hope and Love. When he got out of the pool, he kept his floaties on. Because I pray to have that peace, serenity, safety, be so confident in God I beam with joy, I am going to buy myself a pair of floaties in the morning! When you see an oldie but goodie on the beach with floaties on, say Hi Brie, because that will be me!
DeleteDear Brie! Hope you find those floaties and wear them proudly. Funny we all have things that remind us of God’s Hope. For me it is the sky! When I am feeling blue, discouraged, or just plain exhausted, I go out and look up! When I see the beauty above me, it never fails to lift and encourage me. God’s beauty is above anything if this world. He is the best artist. Such a sunset He gave me tonight. He’s so faithful and always on time!
DeleteThanks Jeanne for sharing yet another source of Hope in God until we are again thanking Him. Yes! We can always look up!
DeleteWe all need our Aaron and Hur- even if holding up floaties is our task. Help us to be so for Brie, and for each other. May Brie’s heart and spirit always hear your song!
ReplyDeleteDear friends, please pray for Irene (mom-in-law) who now lives with us. At 96 yrs old and advanced dementia it is a challenge to see her in this stage of her life journey. Pray that my wife and I can continue to provide her care at all levels. With Jesus being with us every step of the way, we believe this is possible. Amen.
ReplyDeleteABC praying for you and your family. May God continue to guide and give you the strength you need. I pray for comfort for your MIL. JE
DeletePrayers are being said for the three of you now, ABC. Continue in Hope and in His Love. Godspeed!
DeletePraying for you all. Jesus will always be with you.
DeleteDear ABC- my prayer for Kmertens apply to you also. The challenges awaiting you for this season is not too great for our God🙏🥰
DeletePraying for your dear Mom in law, Irene. May God in Hus mercy and compassion keep her condition from progressing and give her good health and a strength of memory and a clarity of thinking. May He strengthen and comfort you and your husband as you care for her. Amen.
DeleteThank you Jesus!!
Thank you all! for being God present for me. Your support and prayer are heartfelt. Amen.
DeletePraying with you ABC and your family. May God provide grace, patience,support and peace during this season .
DeleteI was wondering if anyone would be interested in having a "church " meeting on Sunday afternoons. I had found a church that I have been attending, but this past Sunday they didn't have an evening service and I am noticing a difference in myself from missing it. If anyone would be interested, please let me know. Thank you and God bless.
ReplyDeleteI would need more information, Janet. Thanks for asking.
DeleteJesus, It is such a comforting thought to know that no matter where I am in my day, You are there with me. In front of me to guide, next to me to share thr journey, and behind me to watch my 6. In the days that are just too much or I am just selfish and leave You out of my circumstances, thank you for always being ever close that I can always turn to You. I need You in each day, all day. It is hard to express this in words but You know the true intentions of my heart. All glory, honor, and praise to You Lord.
ReplyDeleteYour words expressed your heart beautifully for me and became my prayer today, Mark L.
DeleteDear God, Please Bless all the expressions of our JC Family and spread them far and wide for Your Love and Glory. Amem.
THOUGHTS ON INTIMACY WITH OUR LORD
ReplyDeleteYesterday I shared thoughts on where I am feeling led in being with you in this blessed blogspot (Always with thanks to you, Chris). My posts come out of my devotional time and I share with you my experiences to which you respond with loving replies enhancing my blessing. Our readings each and every day in the JC book are a call of our loving Lord to enter into a relationship of deep intimacy with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. We all know that but how might we best do that? Some of you clearly are having that experience, some may desire more guidance in the process (my personal opinion is that the Church is good at telling us we need to do this but less helpful in showing how to do this). For you these thoughts are shared. Yesterday, Brie replied by sharing her own experience of quiet time. I invite others of you to do likewise for in no way or form are my thoughts all conclusive. It is about family and isn't that what we have found here?
Initial thought for today, in order to experience intimacy with God (or any other relationship), we must be intentional about seeking it. For me, that is looking forward to it, planning for it, anticipating it and prioritizing it. Daniel P. Horan recently published a book entitled, 'Dating God' (which is about developing intimacy with God according to the ways of St Francis). The title alone says a mouthful. For in the initial stages of a developing love relationship, be it romantic or friendship, we establish times when we can be together for coffee, for lunch, to take a walk, etc. Because of the exuberance we are feeling for this budding relationship, when a time is set to be together, we let nothing interfere with it. We must capture that feeling within our soul about being with our Lord. Easier said than done but over time, my experience is that this grew on me and has consumed my soul.
For me, the Lord and I have a 'date' first thing in the AM. So as to be uninterrupted (as any two people would want to be in their time together), I chose a time in which there is the least possibility of that happening. I am a morning person who looks forward to waking up (my wife who enjoys her sleep once said at my early rising, 'you are a sick man.' LOL). I awake with the intention of being with our Lord. I do not let anything sidetrack my focus. I don't turn on the TV or check my emails, I don't check the scores of my favorite teams the night before, I avoid anything that might cause my mind to wander to any other thought other than my Lord who awaits me. All of this should be true with any relationship, but it is especially true in my relationship with our Lord. What I shared here is not a 'how to' for everyone is different; what I meant to show is how I am intentional in moving into His loving presence. Maybe others of you might share how you intentionally meet Jesus. For those of you who seek to enter into greater intimacy with God, take what you hear and find your own way. No two dating relationships are the same.
Be blessed this day in your oneness with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, my JC family! With love, Bob
Bob- I echo your remark word for word. I also meet my Lord first thing in the a.m. I let nothing within my control to impede this Holy appointment! Jesus meets me in the intimacy of the war room. We do battle together, we cry together, we sing/dance & shout for joy together! I am my Lord's & He is mine💕. Thank you brother Bob for being a kindred spirit🥰
DeleteMerci mon ami for posting about your intimacy with Our Lord.
DeleteI have to admit that I'm struggling with it these days. I don't spend as much time in His Word as I used to. I still do it everyday but I feel like I don't go as deep as I could/should. I usually read devotions and verses of the day in the morning and then I spend time reading a chapter of the Bible later in the afternoon after lunch if I can. I also like to pray and be still, sitting on the floor or on my knees, listening to worship soaking music (this help a lot to make me feel His peace and comforting presence).
Before I go to bed I often ask the Holy Spirit to wake me up between 4 and 7 so I can make sure I start my day in prayers and His word. It always works but sometimes I'm so tired that I say "Sorry Lord I'm going back to sleep" and then I feel guilty about it LOL.
I know I need to be more intentional about seeking Him and His ways in all I do.
God bless you
Blessings from France
Blessings from France
The purpose of this direction at the present time, mon ami, is to throw out thoughts on the process and for you find something that fits you. I'll make suggestions, you make decisions. God be with you.
DeleteDear Bob! Thanks for your inspiring words. I too make time in the morning to thank the Lord for my new day and my blessings. He is with me always but upon waking up I thank and praise Him and read His Word. Often spill my heart out. During the day I pray often but I must admit I pray for His help a lot because I need Him so much. I need His closeness and our alone time more than anything else in my day. I felt bad today because I was so busy with my family I couldn’t finish praying for everyone in my prayer list. But God knows that. He is the only one who understands me and loves me just as I am. He is right there with me at all times encouraging me. You made me think about the sweetness of planning to have coffee with Him at a certain hour. We must nurture our relationship with Him in a real way because He is the Lover of our souls.
DeleteWho knew? When covid took away my social life and my work life, that God would replace it with the prayer life I always wanted?
DeleteBob,great explanation of your daily experience in being alone with the Lord. Mine similarly is as soon as I'm awake. This 'set aside' time is as you say a bit like a 'date', with the thrill of anticipation of meeting my Beloved. Years ago He gave me a picture of a bench shaped rock overlooking a picturesque view site, valleys and mountains in the distance, as I looked at the rock He said "Come,sit with Me awhile". The JC blog forms part of that ,so does Scripture reading, prayer and just simply talking things over with Him and silence from me. Importantly the time of silence enables me to receive impressions and instructions from Him. It is this developing relationship that is LIFE, vibrant, active, interactive, deeply satisfying. Without my relationship with my Lord Jesus, Saviour, Lord of my life, I'd be as alive as dry dust. It is His deep that calls into my deep.
DeleteAmen Peter JF Jackson. Thank you for sharing. I received from it and plan to try it on.
DeleteAs BOB would say,...find something that fits you. I'll make suggestions, you make decisions. God be with you...In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Thanks Peter, All very true. Life would not be full of joy and peace without our Lord and Savior. Our relationship is the most important one in my life. The morning is my time with the Lord too but I sure do try to find times during my day to reconnect and rest in Him. I speak to Him often and I know He understands what is going on with me and how I feel. Such a blessed assurance to know that He is our God and best friend.
DeleteHeading back to the Dentist, JC Family. Asking for prayers. Praying for each of you!
ReplyDeleteDone & done🙏🤗!
DeleteAppointment is done by now and hope all is well for you Norah. Will be praying for your recovery. God be with you.
DeleteThe appointment went GREAT! I have my next appt in 6 months. I think this old dog is learning some new tricks...such as, Yes, God is even with us in the dental chair. Thank you for your prayers!!
DeleteYes, Norah, wherever you and we are, there God is! Victory Dance Party today.
DeleteSo glad God carried you right through that dental appointment. Praying for you and rejoicing with you for another answered prayer!
DeleteI loved reading that, Bob. My mornings are much the same.
ReplyDeleteAmen to all the prayers. How refreshing it is to be able to read these prayers and apply them for going about my day. Cloaking us in the spiritual armor. Preparing us for the frontline. Knowing who’s in charge of our lives. Giving glory to the Father! Praise the Lord! Thank you Lord! In Jesus name I pray. Amen
ReplyDeleteAmen Sisters Keeper!
DeleteYes Sister's Keeper. How are you doing today? Caring hearts want to know.
DeletePraying for everyone here, posting or not. May God strengthen, fill and cover each of you with His Presence.
ReplyDeleteThe Lord bless you, keep you, make His face shine upon you, be gracious to you. The Lord turn His face toward you, and give you peace. Amen♡
Blessings from France (I forgot to sign)
DeleteHow are you dear Blessings from France? Praying things are going well.
DeleteBlessings from France, how are you and your mum, and your studies? Mindy
DeleteI just wanted to say thank you to those of you that were praying for the birthday get together yesterday where there have been divisions within our family as to the protocols of keeping safe during this pandemic time. It turned out to be the best time we have had together in years. One gift for my husband was a book called “ Words from a Grandfather” . As it was passed around ( without using gloves) and it came to me, I felt led to start asking some of the questions it had in it to the group. Like “Tell us what Your favourite thing to do with your father was when you were growing up”. .. and we all learned some new things. My husband said it was one of the nicest birthdays he had ever had. All to say God provided a special day beyond my imagination. Thank you Lord!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful blessing! Thank you Lord for this special day you provided to LTT and their family.
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So happy for you, LTT. So much for worrying - LOL. God be with you.
DeleteHOORAY, LTT!! Thank you, Father!
DeleteThanks for the Victory Dance Report, Learning To Trust! Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!
DeleteThanking God for answering our prayers and so happy you had a wonderful and blessed time! God is so good!!
DeletePastor Louie update: Sept 8, 2020. "Good news. Only one out of 20 lymph nodes had cancer cells. Will know more after Follow Up on Thursday. He will see the oncologist on Friday."
ReplyDeleteSo glad to read this, Sassy Mom! Continued prayers.
ReplyDeleteGreat news Norah! Thanking God for another victory! Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteSuch great inspiration to begin the day and such good news and hope to end the day. Thank you Papa!!
ReplyDeleteI love the verse Psalm 42:5 Its like a wake up call that reminds us not to feel overwhelmed by our circumstances ....today while going about in the market I heard some christian songs being played and they reminded me of the songs played during my father's funeral .My tears started rolling and then I remembered that Dad is in heaven with his Father, no more pain, this verse gives me hope because one day we will be reunited! We have the same assurance in our lives today. We may face all kinds of things in our lives but with God on our side we can overcome them all. Not only can we overcome but we can live with the joy and peace of God in our hearts because we have the hope afforded by the power of the Holy Spirit. As Paul said on another occasion; we can do all things through Jesus Christ who gives us strength. He is our rock, our refuge, our water in the time of drought and our oasis in the midst of the desert. Our God is faithful and directs us with his love and his song.
ReplyDeleteAmen Min Ahadi! God bless.
DeleteAmen Min! Thank you for sharing. God bless your day💕
DeleteAmen Min Ahadi,
DeleteIt sounds like you are experiencing the gifts of The Holy Spirit and the hope afforded by our Savior Jesus Christ's shed blood. God Bless you dear sister in Christ.
How was your drive to take your daughter to school today Min Ahadi? Trusting the GPS we prayed in worked well (God Provided Solution) ♥️
DeleteAmen dear Min Ahadi!!!Thank you for opening up your heart to us and for sharing that beautiful truth! Gratitude and praise to The Most High!
DeleteFather, thank You for always being with me. The message today speaks to me so directly. God is so good -- ALWAYS! Thank You Jesus. Praise You Lord always. Please guide and direct me along the path of Your will for me. Help me to follow Your leading and not my own. I trust in You Lord. I am Yours and You are mine. We are one. Align our spirits together as one. Help me to walk in Your Spirit and not in my flesh. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
ReplyDeleteJC Warriors -- My niece Catherine (Cat) has been reported missing to the police. I just found out that my stepmom called the police yesterday to report her missing. I'm really not sure what the situation is because I haven't seen her in years (not close to them). Please pray for her safe return. Thank you all. God bless.
ReplyDeleteJoining you in prayer Min. Lord you are fully aware of where Cat is. We petition You oh Sovereign Lord to wrap her with protection from any danger or harm until she's found. In Jesus' name, amen. Hallelujah!
DeleteJoining Warriors in prayer for Cat's safe return Janet.
DeleteJanet, I join our JC family as we lift up Cat in prayers for safe return home. Wherever she is, may the Lord keep watch over her and bring her safely to her home. ��
DeleteTrusting God,
Maplewood NJ
God has His hedge of protection around Cat and He will guide her safely back home! In Jesus's name, amen!
DeleteLord please protect Cat and keep her safe from harm. Please bring her home safely. In Your name, amen. JE
DeletePraying for Cat's safety and being found soon. As you said, Jan - "Lord, you are fully aware of where Cat is..." Praying with all of you and believing for the best.
DeletePraying for God to surround Cat, enfold her, protect her, and watch over her. Whereever Cat is, God is; CAT is safe and secure, In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteJoining in praying for Cat's safe return. May she be unharmed physically and emotionally and safely home quickly.
DeleteI'm on this prayer watch as well for the safety of Cat. Thank you Father, you never let go of her. 🙏
DeleteJoining prayers for your dear niece Cat to be returned very soon to a place of safety. Father, You already know where she is. Protect and guide her to make the right decisions and send her home to her family who loves her. Thank You in the Name of the Risen Lord, Christ Jesus.
DeleteJC: "The demands on you seem far greater than your strength." As the years roll by in using this blog as a daily devo, it is bewildering how the passage, like scripture, grows to meet the changes in my life. I've been here nearly every day, reading old and new posts and the message for the day... and am often shaking my head how the message for the day resonates with my current circumstances.
ReplyDeleteThe nature of multiple myeloma is the maintenance drugs and the stem cell transplant produce significant fatigue. I've never slept much and been a high energy person, now, I can sleep many hours day or night and yearn for more energy. However my walk with God has never been closer. I want to get back to work but at present that is proving to be challenging. The balance of taking sufficient maintenance therapy to continue to kill cancer cells is offset by the side effects' impact on one's "quality of life." It is still too early to make any significant changes as clinical data suggests my regimen for 3 years at a minimum. With a weekly IV and a daily pill, I've taken the approach and made it into weeks... so 12 down and 144 to go!
I will see the Emory folks next week for a 6 month check-up since the transplant (wow, time flies!). However since I see my local oncologist each week for chemo and immunotherapy, I don't expect any surprises. I continue to be in remission and am at the top of the class in my physical response. My prayer request is that same report is achieved with Emory next week. It will be another week before I get a response from their labwork.
Finishing with the closing JC words today: "I will infuse My strength into you moment by moment, giving you all that you need for this day. Trust Me, by relying on My empowering Presence." Amen. Godspeed JC blog friends.
I'm so glad to hear that you're doing so well. God is so good to us! It's even better to hear how much closer you have gotten with Him. That is truly priceless! God bless.
DeleteThank you for the update Madfox. Your faith is inspiring. Glad to hear you are doing well considering the circumstances. God bless brother.
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All praise and glory to the Lord who remains the same Yesterday, Today and Forever! May His strength continue to carry you through each process and grant you greater testimonies for His glory!
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It’s very good to hear from you Madfox. I was just praying for you this morning. I’m very sorry about your fatigue but in awe of your faith and strength. With your trust in God and positive attitude I have no doubt you’re going to be back to yourself very soon❤️ By the way, how is your daughter? I’m always thinking about her😍
DeleteSo happy to see your post MadFox. I've been continuing my prayers for you daily and hope the side effects of the meds will lighten up for you. JE
DeletePraying for strength and rest as is needed. So good to hear the update, Madfox. May God continue to bless you and keep you. ❤️
DeleteIt felt so good to read an update from you this morning Madfox. Everyday God sends, I pray for you and our entire JC Family of Prayer Warriors. As you requested I already started praying your prayer request for the same report to be achieved with Emory next week, and for Great Victorious news when you get a response back from the labwork.
DeleteInfusions take on another meaning when I read...I will infuse My strength into you moment by moment, giving you all that you need for this day. Trust Me...Finally, an infusion we can look forward to and enjoy. One that also fills up our Hope Floaties, buoys us up, and keeps our heads above water. Blessings now and forevermore, In Jesus' Name. Amen.
So good to hear from you MadFox with your victorious praise report. Your faith is noted and inspiring to many of us. All Praise Honor and Glory to our Lord for the blessings you are experiencing from Him.
DeleteI too think and pray for you Mad 🦊 thanks for checking in. I hope you can read this need from one of my"daughters" who works for this company in a high level capacity. They are all excited to be on the brink of helping many like you:
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What a blessing to hear you are in remission and at the top of your class in your physical response. You are still on a journey back and your treatment each week takes so much out of you. I love your strength of faith through your trials. Praying you will continue to test well and your doctors will continue to be amazed at your healing. God bless you and your family in all things. One day at a time, one week at a time in God's presence and peace. Thank You dear Jesus!
DeleteThanks for the update Mad🦊. Glad to hear you are doing well and your faith is strong. Continuing prayers for strength and rest, and good outcome from Emory. Blessed to be a part of this family and your journey. Much love brother. Mindy
DeleteThank you MadFox for the update Of this most challenging journey. You are an inspiration to all of us who have had the privilege to journey with you in prayer. Although you still face battles ahead of you, you bless me brother tremendously with your attitude of praise & thanksgiving to the Faithful One. We warriors will pray you into the next phase of this journey as we SHOUT resoundingly! THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD!!! We love you💕
ReplyDeleteWell stated Jan Gridley!! I'm joining in with this one as well.
DeleteAmen to that dear Jan! Joining in too!
Delete“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands. And He is not served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives all men life and breath and everything else. From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him though He is not far from each of us. For in Him we live and move and have our being…” (Acts 17: 24-28).
ReplyDeleteLoving Father, Thank You for a this day and thank You for mercy granted brand new to me this morning. Please help me to reflect the love, goodness, grace and glory of Christ in this broken world. May I find true rest in Your sovereign nature that comes when I fully understand there is no boundary to Your reach. Consequences of things both good and bad follows the choices I make, but nothing I ever do will supersede Your sovereignty. You have chosen to give me free will so that I can choose to worship You, so may the peace of knowing and worshipping You filled me till it overflows. I thank You for Your PEACE, which transcends all understanding, to guard my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). I pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
This Peace that we need only comes when we rest in God's goodness and provision. Our God is Sovereign and His Sovereignty has everything to do with His power as well as His perfect timing. For all who have placed their faith in Jesus, navigating the difficult times in life is made easier knowing that our Sovereign God is still in control and this provides us a place of peace and rest.
“I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’ From the east I summon a bird of prey; from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose. What I have said, that I will bring about; what I have planned, that I will do” (Isaiah 46:10-11).
“There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord” (Proverbs 21:30).
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Amen dear Maplewood. He is sovereign and above all things. He is still in charge so we can rest in Him. Planning to catch up on some sleep right now. I will continuing praying until sleep takes me.
DeleteWhat a lovely morning, waking and reading; remembering our past prayers, seeing new requests and knowing that we are still a tightly-knit Jesus Calling Family. With the new season approaching is staying dark longer and I was able to enjoy over an hour of quiet, prayer and reading earlier.
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear of your progress, MadFox! CHANGE: we are all going through it. My Best Man goes in two weeks from today for a Count Check....he is doing well, other than some stomach issues (doesn't feel bad - just something he's dealing with).
I am in the "thick" of CHANGE, deciding to fully retire or work part time after the 11/2 election. Working on our budget, wondering how God will choose to guide me and how I will respond. All good - just, well, you know: CHANGE! I'm often shocked that it isn't a 4 letter work. HA HA....
As I see the world around me - hear the prayers for so many (please pray for my sister who is getting over Shingles), watch our Country go through things I never imagined I'd see in this lifetime, I am reminded (thank you, Jesus Calling and Family sharing!), that it's nothing new to our Lord. HE is the same today, tomorrow, forever. Always encouraged to give it all to Him, who cares for me (us).
" I will infuse My strength into you moment by moment, giving you all that you need for this day. Trust Me, by relying on My empowering Presence." I will read this over and over today. What a blessing to have the 'history' of our posts. Our Almighty God has gotten each of us through so many events - and will continue to.
Blessings, Prayers and Love to this wonderful family of believers!
CHNG: And now it is, our dear sweet sister friend in Christ, Norah 😁
DeleteThat's blog has so much good in it I took a nap halfway thru. I'm having difficulty facing the new day as the air quality index is again 'very unhealthy'. I have to trust today's reading regarding facing conditions as they are. If these are the end times, Lord, I am so grateful that you will never let go of me and I give everything and everyone up to you Lord. Me too. And I join as a daughter of God in the prayer warrior army to rebuke all evil influences in our lives and those off our children. JJ, I wonder if you can help me out with this prayer? I so appreciate the authority in your prayers so I can repeat them with confidence. I love and bless you all. Peace be with you! In Jesus' name I pray. 🙏✝️
DeleteOh my God, only you can bless the air that Audra, our dear sweet sister friend in Christ, is breathing. I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I tha k. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteAPB going out to OUR JJ. Come in JJ. Come in. Copy...
I believe therefore I sing. This is my song for you, Audra, exactly as it is coming to me right now:
DeleteChris Tomlin - WHO YOU ARE TO ME ft. Lady A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wms76AfllVE
Change is a good thing and I hope you will decide to retire so you can get more rest. But you are so much to so many so it is a hard decision. Praying for your Best Man's good report and your Sister's complete healing. Even after shingles go away, there is a lot of pain. I learned alot through my Mom's experience with it. Praying for clean air for our dear Audra! I loved your prayer Audra. God loves it from the words of your beautiful heart.
DeleteLove you all. God is in our midst and we are joyfully bound together with Him.
Thank you Audra,
DeleteI join as a daughter of God in the prayer warrior army to rebuke all evil influences in our lives and those of our children!
I also ask you Lord for clean fresh air to move into Audra's area.
Thank you Lord for hearing our prayers.
In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN
Thank you all, praying fires out, rain to cleanse and smoke to clear. All I need is the air that I breathe, and to love You.
ReplyDelete♥️🎶 https://youtu.be/MxMuR5Ly4x8
DeleteSuch a wonderful devotion for all of us! We must not rely on our own strength. God calls us to come to Him in our weariness, pain, sorrow, sickness and confusion and He will give us rest. He carries our burdens and makes our winding roads straight again. Trusting in Him to answer our prayers and bring us peace. Thank You Jesus
ReplyDeleteAs I brought up tomorrow's devotion, I got my answer, "I will infuse My strength into you moment by moment, giving you all that you need for this day. Trust Me, by relying on My empowering Presence." I will Trust!
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DeleteNorah - Precious and beloved!!! You and your BEST MAN are in my heart and prayers to the GREAT PHYSICIAN JEHOVAH RAPHA. Praying for you and with you and your loved ones
DeleteTrusting with you sweet Norah! He knows what we need more than we do.
DeleteThank You Jesus for speaking straight to my heart. Praise God always 🙌.
ReplyDeleteAmen! What a blessing to be completely understood.
DeleteJeremiah 31:25 I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint." Lord, help me to seek Your Word daily. Fill my empty soul and help me to wait on You when I become weary. Satisfy the thirst of my soul with You and Your Word. In Jesus’ Name – Amen.
ReplyDeleteTrust me by relying on me for everything. Such powerful words. I’ve learned to do this more consistently in the last year, and I thank God for the circumstances that drove me to be more consistent in my quiet time and relying 100% not 98% on God.
ReplyDeleteI would like to ask for prayers for my younger son (16). He told me yesterday that he sometimes questions his faith. He said he has said the salvation prayer but sometimes wonders “if it worked.” He said he gets so confused when he thinks about eternal life and what it means. He quickly added that he does not want to burn in hell but just questions a lot of things. Please pray for him and for wisdom for me to answer appropriately.
SC Anonymous
It's not wrong to question your faith.
DeleteThe best way to affirm your faith is to follow the scriptures.
Our salvation depends solely on the person and work of Jesus Christ. As we continue to trust in him, we will experience the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives to make us more like Jesus. When we see this happening, our assurance that we truly are saved; one of God's children, grows.
(Romans 10:9, Message Version): Say the welcoming word to God—“Jesus is my Master”—embracing, body and soul, God's work of doing in us what he did in raising Jesus from the dead. That's it. You're not “doing” anything; you're simply calling out to God, TRUSTING HIM TO DO IT FOR YOU. That's salvation.”
(Romans 10:9 Amplified Bible): because if you acknowledge and confess with your mouth ( speak it out loud to someone) that Jesus is Lord [recognizing His power, authority, and majesty as God], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
What a blessing that he confided in you, SC. At some point(s), many of us question.
DeleteI am Praying with you, for your son to ask The Son these same questions. HE WILL ANSWER!
Praying Anonymous for your son. Father in heaven, You are our shield & buckler. Position Your mighty army of angels around this young man. Protect & deliver him from the lies of the enemy. Gird up his mind to fight against the accuser. Fill him with blessed assurance that he is Yours & You are his. No power can take the seal of the the Holy Spirit off from him. In Jesus' name, amen! Hallelujah!
DeleteEchoing prayers for Anonymous.
Delete"No power can take the seal of the the Holy Spirit off from him. In Jesus' name, amen! Hallelujah!"
I have a son (18) and a daughter (20) that have also expressed the same thoughts on God, eternal life etc.
DeleteAnd yes as parents…May God continue to guide us in His infinite wisdom.
Love and prayers
Pennsylvania/Anonymous
It's not wrong to question your faith.
ReplyDeleteThe best way to affirm your faith is to follow the scriptures.
Our salvation depends solely on the person and work of Jesus Christ. As we continue to trust in him, we will experience the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives to make us more like Jesus. When we see this happening, our assurance that we truly are saved; one of God's children, grows.
(Romans 10:9, Message Version): Say the welcoming word to God—“Jesus is my Master”—embracing, body and soul, God's work of doing in us what he did in raising Jesus from the dead. That's it. You're not “doing” anything; you're simply calling out to God, TRUSTING HIM TO DO IT FOR YOU. That's salvation.”
(Romans 10:9 Amplified Bible): because if you acknowledge and confess with your mouth ( speak it out loud to someone) that Jesus is Lord [recognizing His power, authority, and majesty as God], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Thanks Peter! And they say that confession is good for the soul. May the power of our Lord be known 🙏!
Delete“giving up or relying on Me. Even if you wrongly choose the first alternative, I will not reject you.”This statement is SO HARD to grasp when you have experienced a lot of rejection from people who were supposed to love you. I have struggled with depression ever since I was a teenager some of it influenced by others and some of it I brought on myself. I have so many undone relationships with family that I have tried to make amends with but they never accepted responsibility for their actions towards me. Because of suffering that emotional trauma it’s hard to believe that God stays even when rejection seems so overwhelming. Just when I think I have victory in Jesus I get sucker punched in my thoughts and I feel and become unraveled at all ends. Unconditional love is rare among humans but God never changes. If only my brain would get that. It’s a very beautiful morning where I am the air is crispy and the breeze is like Fall. Father please help me to give myself permission to experience feelings help me to know they are valid regardless of others. My perspective is my truth no matter how others view me. Set my feet on the Rock that is higher than me. Grant me the Serenity to ACCEPT the things I cannot change the COURAGE to change the things I can and the WISDOM to KNOW the difference. In Jesus Name Amen 🙏♥️
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous-
DeleteContinue relying on God. Verbally tell Satan to leave you alone and leave your thoughts alone. Praying that you will feel God’s love and grace.
SC Anonymous
Joining with my sister SC’s prayer that you will acknowledge Jesus in your thoughts and daily walk. The devil will flee when Jesus is reigning in your heart and mind. True joy is only found in Him. The fact that you are grateful for this beautiful day shows you live in gratitude, trust, and praise to the Most High.
DeleteThank-you both for the understanding and encouragement ♥️The devil is a liar!! Sometimes that’s ALL that is needed when someone feels like they are being thrown into the throes of discouragement. 🙏
DeleteSharing a prayer from D. Jeremiah morning devotions.
ReplyDeleteDear Father, increase my faith. Remind me that Your authority is unchanging. Your Word is unerring. Your goodness is unending. Remind me of the blessings You have bestowed, the prayers You have answered, and the miracles You provided. And remind me that faith is a logical choice to trust an unfailing God who knows more than I do and understands things I do not. Lord, I trust in You with all my heart. I will not lean on my own understanding. I will acknowledge You and trust You to lead me in the ways I should go. Amen.
Love this,Sassy Mom. I am going to screen shot and send to my younger son.
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Beautiful prayer dear sister!!!
DeleteThank You God for Sassy Mom. I need this prayer even more in 2023.
DeleteWhat a MIGHTY God we serve. 🙏🏽
ReplyDeleteHow in this world could I live without you Lord. I am so blessed to have you by my side all day long. I appreciate you, I love you , I will praise you day and night until my dying day. I am your servant, you are my Master. 💞
Amen and Amen dear Jan B.
DeleteGlory to God! Alleluia
ReplyDeleteAmen! Blessed be the name of the Lord!
ReplyDeleteJust spoke to my twin sister. Her blood pressure has been very high all day. She’s wearing a heart monitor for one more week. Her heart beat and rhythm are abnormal. Trusting in God’s healing power and faithfulness to make all things right again.
ReplyDeleteThank You Jesus.
Heavenly Father, thank You and bless Your holy name! Thank You Jesus 😊. Lord, I woke up even earlier than usual this morning and I'm praying for Norma, the lady I take care of. She has been in a lot of pain for awhile now and she has been praying to You for Your help. Please strengthen her and heal her Lord. You, and only You, have the power to do it. I trust in You and Your healing power Lord. Please let her continue shining her light to others in the world for You. And then I noticed a text on my phone from my sister's ex saying that my sister has been arrested. Lord, please give her strength and comfort and thank You for keeping her safe. I may not know what is going on but You always know. I have faith in You Lord. Please let all these things work out for good and Your glory Lord. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteI am praying with you, Janet. You are not alone. Love, Brie
DeleteThank you Brie. God bless!
DeleteJanet, praying with you and the JC Warriors this morning.
DeleteSC Anonymous
Sending prayers for Norma and your sister this morning Janet- 🙏❤️
Delete"He will swallow up death forever. The sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; He will remove His people's disgrace from all the earth. The LORD has spoken. In that day they will say, 'Surely this is our God, we trusted in Him and He saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in Him; let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.'" (Isaiah 25:8-9). Ah, sovereign LORD, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for You. (Jeremiah 32:17). "And looking at them Jesus said to them, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'" (Matthew 19:26). "But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God." (Acts 5:39).
ReplyDeleteThank you Janet- just what I needed to hear. Good bless you. Good bless our beautiful JC family this morning
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