Do not expect to be treated fairly in this life. People will say and do hurtful things to you, things that you don't deserve. When someone mistreats you, try to view it as an opportunity to grow in grace. See how quickly you can forgive the one who has wounded you. Don't be concerned about setting the record straight. Instead of obsessing about other people's opinions of you, keep your focus on Me. Ultimately, it is My view of you that counts.
As you concentrate on relating to Me, remember that I have clothed you in My righteousness and holiness. I see you attired in these radiant garments, which I brought for you with My blood. This also is not fair; it is pure gift. When others treat you unfairly, remember that My ways with you are much better than fair. My ways are Peace and Love, which I have poured out into your heart by My Spirit.
Colossians 3:13
English Standard Version
bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
Isaiah 61:10
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I will greatly rejoice in the Lord;
my soul shall exult in my God,
for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation;
he has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress,
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Ephesians 1:7-8
English Standard Version
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight
Romans 5:5
English Standard Version
and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
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When I have experienced the unconditional love of God especially in times of unloving choices I have made against God, myself, and others, what a blessed impact it has had on me. It will be no different when I respond to unloving behavior toward me with the unconditional love God has shown me. It is one of the most powerful witnesses unto the glory of God and it will make an impact on the soul of the one who has wronged me. The impact may not be immediately evident but it has taken place and in time it will bear fruit. I just need to look in the mirror for evidence of that truth.
ReplyDeleteAmen. So hard to do, to love those who don’t love us, but so rewarding in the end.
DeleteThank you for reminding me Bob, so very true. Thank you Jesus for speaking to my heart in such a way there is no questions only clarity.
DeleteI love you Lord
We must always remember how many of our sins our good God has forgiven. He has forgotten and forgiven great mistakes and transgressions. Yet we have so much trouble forgiving those who have done us wrong. We are the ones who are burdening ourselves with pent up anger and resentment when all we need to do is forgive them in our hearts. Even if they never apologize and even if they never even realized what their words or actions did to us, we must let it go and go forward with our life with more peace and well being. This is what God wants for us, to be blessed, at peace and lighthearted. Giving love to those who really annoy and upset us, or do us wrong, is showing them the love of Christ in us. The sweet light we offer may just be enough to soften their hearts and turn them to Him.
DeleteAlthough I am late to the party, I am discovering it is about me and what I do/say; rather than "them"!
DeleteBrie - totally with ya there. So often I’ve read the Bible and said oh jeez, what were ‘they’ thinking. And then I remember , they is me😍
DeleteJesus is the ONLY real portrayal of leading by example. I pray I can follow his lead better and better every day
Reading this at a moment when I desperately needed to hear this and although Jeanne’s comment is from two years ago it was very helpful and a good reminder. Thank you JC people. God bless you all
DeleteThank you Jeanne for your words, too. They helped me so much today.
DeleteLove, your twin sister Janet
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ReplyDeleteThank you my lord and king for your unmeritted favor towards me i love you
ReplyDeleteI got page doesn't exist when I clicked the link to this blog.
ReplyDeleteJC Warriors, please continue prayers for my "other kid" Angela. The swelling on the left side of her face from sinus infection is affecting her gums and left eye. She is grateful for your prayers.
Praying for Angela Sassy Mom. Bless your day🥰
DeletePTL!!!!!!!!! God was healing Angela before I asked continued prayers for her. Just received text "Started feeling better 2 hours ago" AMEN, What a mighty God we serve.
DeleteThank you for letting me know. I fixed the broken link.
DeleteSassy mom ptl what
DeletePTL praise the Lord. Thank you for hearing our prayers. We love you.
DeleteHumbly accepting Your Peace and Love which You have poured into my heart by Your Spirit. Thank You Lord.
ReplyDelete"In all things, love." Perhaps the words of the greatest simple challenge of being a Christian. I find myself, all too often, lamenting wrongs and being hurt by the words of others. I find it difficult to turn the other cheek. I dislike them or worse. I want my way to work and my words to be heard and understood by those against me... These are NOT the ways of our Lord, He tells us to turn away from this type of thinking and to love your enemies (tormentors).
ReplyDelete"Oh to be like, Him", we pray. Father, in today's world of social media taunts, unkind words to complete strangers, and in the constant flow of disinformation and untruths, we pray for Your love for us to be our focus. Your ways are the ways of peace, and love for all. May your peace permeate all today and forever. May you grant me peace to accept the unkind acts and words of others, with Your love. Amen
My sentiments exactly MadFox. Forgiving does not automatically come into play when we are wronged, retaliation does though. For all we know the perpetrator has gone on about their day not even aware of it & we seeth & it eats away at us. The Lord has provided a way out "be kind & compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you", Ephesians 4:32. Bless your day MadFox 🥰.
DeleteSo true, thoughtless words often said by folks unaware of their inflicting hurt... but then we all read intentional demeaning and hateful words too. Godspeed and Amen Jan Gridley! ❤️👍
DeleteThis hit home for me. A loved one said some hurtful things to me; unfortunately I retaliated..not my nature, the evil one succeeded. Been crying; upset at myself; forgive me Lord. Have mercy; come holy spirit. Thank you Mad Fox for your uplifting post.
DeleteDry those tears, we are not perfect in our faith and will stumble along our path. Jesus came to forgive us all, and as JC Sarah often writes "He holds our hand." Loveconquersall is a great username... believe your own name! Godspeed. Be at peace, you're not alone!
DeleteAmen MadFox. We are not perfect but as I have gotten older, I have learned to hold my tongue when I am ready to retaliate. I think of how my words will affect the person and I change them so as not to create a barrier but to make my point in a gentle way. When I was young, I used to react instantly and blurt out things I wished I hadn't. God's spirit is guiding my words now and He gets the glory for any kindness I may show to even those who I don't like, or admire. They are still God's creations. Let Him be the Judge, not me. I will do my best to live in peace and love. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart please Him.
DeleteSuch an important message and insight Mad 🦊 and Jeanne. I have to remind myself there is only ONE judge, and it isn't me. In fact, when I judge it is offensive to God as if saying or even thinking I could do His job! Thank you Jesus for helping me to have loving kindness to all, each day, no matter the barrage of conflict and judgement I see around me in others.
DeleteThanks All!
DeleteMadfox, I'm joining my Serenity Prayer to yours:
GOD, May you grant me THE peace AND SERENITY to accept the THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE, I.E., unkind acts and words of others;
THE COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS I CAN, I.E., MY OWN ACTS AND WORDS;
AND YOUR WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE with Your love. Amen. AMEN!
That is so true Audra. When I find myself judging others I put a stop to it and say. Let God be the Judge, not me. We don't know what is underneath what we see but God does.
DeleteAmen Brie. God grant me peace and serenity this day to accept the things I cannot change. Thank you!!
Thank you MadFox, it's hard to let go the blatant hostility, the flashing anger eyes we receive at times, wondering why? (All I asked politely for was my medication from the chemist). Why the hostility? Only way to let go is to forgive, then pray for that person to get saved. Maybe it's a spiritual thing and not a human thing? The enemy of our soul can cause people to react against the presence of God dwelling in us.
DeletePerhaps it is, Peter JFJ. The enemy of our soul looks for any way in to block the presence of God in us. I am vulnerable, being sensitive to the subtle interactions with others (verbal and especially written) that I interpret as a personal attack. The devil loves to present examples to me and I am learning to recognize them for what they are. LIES or opportunities to forgive and forget.
DeleteLove thy neighbor as thy self
DeleteThank You Lord for the gift of life today, new mercy and undeserve grace.
ReplyDeleteYour view of me is all I need to focus on and not that of the world, but may I grow in grace whenever I am face with a challenge and turn the other cheek as Jesus said I should. May my life reflect who and what I was created to be in Christ Jesus. The world will never be fair, but I thank You Lord that You are a fair and just God.
My JC family, as you strive to walk with the Lord, may you receive more grace in your health and strength, may you never lack but shall be satisfy and be like a well watered garden and may each of us receive the peace and love of God which He has poured into your heart by His Spirit.
Have a blissful, purposeful, fruitful, joyful, graceful and wonderful Monday in the Lord's Presence.
Lifting all the prayer requests to our Great Lord and thanking Him for the results.
Maplewood NJ
Beautiful prayer Maplewood. Thank you. KS
DeleteI love your prayers Maple wood. So anointed. God Bless. Enjoy JC Family
DeleteYou words really touched my heart today. I am facing a personal challenge but I am still blessed and joyful resting in the peace and grace of the Lord.
DeleteBob, I too struggle with combative people, especially on social media. Many times I take the bait and respond in a way that is not what God would want. I allow my emotions to get the best of me. It is something I have struggled with my whole life. I continue to work at it. Please pray for me to overcome
ReplyDeleteSassy Mom, Norah, and everyone else who are asking for special requests, you are in my prayers as everyone on this site always is. Everyone have a wonderful and blessed week.
My lord I needed this word today thank you I was annoyed and angered by someone’s talk of me and I was going to set the record straight once and for all but lord with your divine intervention I don’t have to now I have found enough grace in my heart to let this situation slide thank you
ReplyDeleteI don’t hate my haters I will pray for them they are just angry at me because the truth I speak contradicts the lie they live
JDoc Glasgow
Lord, thank you for your unrelenting love for me....Even in times while I am making unloving choices in life. The least I can do us show anyone with malice toward me forgiveness and love as You do for me. They will know,we are Christians by our love.... just like the song says.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Payton family, for the daily JC posts with bible verses.
ReplyDeleteThank you, everyone, for your posts/comments. I am reflecting on all of them and praying for all today.
Not sure why, but this one is a struggle for me. I have always been concerned with what others think of me. Jesus, please help me to keep my focus on You, instead of getting caught up in being hurt and feeling sadness. Please forgive me for my flaws and sins and help me to forgive others. I will work on focusing on Peace and Love today. CO
Praying my Daughter Home to KC, MO. Trusting God to get her there safely. Sharing Family times and surprisingly,giving God the Gory. Listing to this song with her as she drives into KC,MO. THIS is the take-away of our weekend. ,https://www.pandora.com/station/play/1853004323005054044 - Hope I'm not offended any of my JC Family! It's just where I am right now, with my only Girl - our only daughter. She is The BEST!Please forgive! Only meant to be the best! <3 Norah
ReplyDeleteLet it be. Imagine...We can work it out.
DeletePraying for you and your daughter, Norah. Our children are so special. Hope you enjoyed your time with her. :) CO
DeleteThank you both, Chris and CO! It is always so hard to see her off, even when I know she'll be back in 4 weeks for Thanksgiving! I was doing my best to give it to God and not get too sappy. I think the sappiness won, last night. Had to share though - I needed your prayers.
DeleteThis is a great post and a good reminder to forgive others quickly for emotional slights and not hold onto the wounding, I have started saying to myself...be the change you want to see in the relationship. Give kindness back.
DeleteEllen - Amen! Echoing your words.
DeleteI'm with you on this Ellen!
DeleteSo help me Lord, can't do it on my own, but through Christ who strengths me!
Maplewood NJ
Amen & Amen!
DeleteAmen! Look up from whence your help cometh!
DeleteI know He knows exactly how I feel and He is mighty to help and resolve all problems and calm my fears.
THOUGHTS ON INTIMACY WITH OUR LORD
ReplyDelete(Back to the analogy with which I started this series) Your special time with that person in which you have a blessed relationship is drawing to a close. You wish it didn't have to end, it has been such a beautiful experience of sharing in the love God has blessed you both with, but there is still 'Thy will to be done' so your time together is coming to an end. How does it end? You express your love for each other and give thought to the next time when you will be able to get together. With that being said, you both rise from your seats and embrace each other with a firm, extended, loving hug (COVID protocol be damned for the moment). You look each other in the eyes in which you see nothing but love. How do you feel? Have you not had a heavenly experience? What are the characteristics of a heavenly experience? You feel blessed (to feel blessed is to be filled with a joy that runs deep within the soul, to feel a warmth within that is unmatched by any other earthly pleasure, to have a deep abiding peace of heart and soul). Such is how this time together has left you. Indeed, it is the stuff the Kingdom of God is made of and which we are blessed to experience here on earth and forever hereafter.
And that is how our 'date' with God should leave us. We have entered into the relationship He has established with us. It was by His invitation for us to become one with Him, it was His choice. We have found in Him perfect love which we acknowledge with praise and gratitude, our way of returning the love He has first shown us. In so doing, peace, joy, and love fill our soul. It has been good to have been with Him. Oh that it would never end and there comes the day when it will not end. But for now, with His will still before us, we must go. But we will plan to be together again, as the old TV program use to say, 'say time, same place tomorrow' when we can do it all again. This is an experience we can never get enough of. It is a gift of God by His grace. Our God is such an awesome God! As Peter said on the Mount of Transfiguration, "Lord, it is good to be here..."
God be with you this day as you go forth to show His love. With love, Bob
Amen 🙏.
DeleteOh yes, it is so deep that words can hardly express it, but we will indeed meet again 'tomorrow'!
DeleteWhat great intimate journey it is with the Lord, you've shared Bob! God bless you!
Maplewood NJ
Thank you, Bob. Yes, Lord, it is good to be here! Amen. KS
DeleteThank you, Bob! Especially love the line: "..it was His choice. We have found in Him perfect love which we acknowledge with praise and gratitude, our way of returning the love He has first shown us. In so doing, peace, joy, and love fill our soul." In loving, we love God!
DeleteBob, Your description of the mutual love between God and His beloved child is so right on. There is no greater love than His. All encompassing, limitless, unconditional, constant. Thank you for sharing your wonderful encounters with the Lord. It blesses my day and lifts my spirit. Amen!
DeleteYes, it is good to be here.
Delete🎶🎶 Happy trails to you until we meet again!
Thanks Bob, Oh yeah so good to be with the Lover of my soul. I remember one time He said "You can meet me in the joys and challenges of the day, just whisper My Name, and I Am instantly with you". Yet I still look forward throughout the day to when we can steal away to meet first thing.
DeleteThank you. 🙏
Delete"When someone mistreats you, try to view it as an opportunity to grow in grace."
ReplyDeleteI can't say Amen enough to that, but will try Sassy Mom (LOL)! AMEN, AMEN, AMEN, AMEN and AMEN!!
DeleteMaplewood NJ
A big "Ditto"! SassyMom & Maplewood 🥰
DeleteAnen! I try to take a moment and leave "space for grace".
DeleteAmen to that dear Sassy Mom! How blessed we are to have many opportunities to grow in grace.
DeleteI love that sweet4G! Thank you. I will also leave "space for grace" in any encounter with a hurtful person. God is standing right my my side so may my responses be pleasing to Him.
Thanks sweet4G! Even though it takes patience, I am planning to adopt "space for grace" :)
DeletePosting again today.
ReplyDeletePlease pray for Pastor Louie he’s had diarrhea and nausea for 5 days and been unable to eat or drink anything. The chemo treatment has been delayed for a week.
Praying for Pastor Louie that the healing hands of our Lord are placed unto him.
DeleteMay the peace, rest and comfort of the Lord fall upon His servant, Pastor Louie, in Jesus name. Amen.
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Lifted Pastor Louie up in prayer, SassyMom 🙏
DeletePraying for Pastor Louie. May our good Lord give him strength. KS
DeletePraying for Pastor Louis's relief and perfect healing. Thank you Father for this in the Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. We pray together for Your faithfulness. Amen
DeletePraying for Pastor Louie and all others in need of prayers.
DeleteBob, how is your Pastor Mike? and his wife, Cheryl?
Almighty Heavenly Father, Thank You for a blessed new day. Thank You for Your peace that surpasses all my understanding and for always speaking to my situations. Whether it’s through someone, the Word, a devotion, a sermon, etc., You gave me the blessed assurance, that You are offering me the opportunity to grow in Your sufficient grace, and reminding me that forgiveness is not about keeping score, but giving up the desire to get even and letting go. May I always, remember that it is only your view of me that counts. Thank You for yet another confirmation of Your faithfulness and attentiveness to prayers. The gift of Jesus Your sinless Son to the world, was certainly NOT fair, but it is a pure gift from You. I thank You in Jesus' name, amen.
ReplyDeleteThe scripture tells us that God provides imperfections to all of us so that we can lean on Jesus, and it’s up to us to examine ourselves, accept it and ask Him to change us from the mindset that life should be fair. Jesus said that love keeps no record. Our character here on earth is what’s going to count, not the opinions of others, worldly possession, status, degrees or others. We have the responsibility to live for God, walk in His ways for us, forgive others even when it seems unfair, and look forward for all the added rewards of Heaven’s Kingdom! May we go through God's way of Peace and Love.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7(AMP): "Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked[nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured. It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth[when right and truth prevail]. Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things[looking for the best in each one], hopes all things[remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things[without weakening].
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
I am trying on the Royal Robe and Shoes needed to activate today's devotion but they are waaaay too big for me, I need Your Help. Would You please help me grow into them Dear God? And thank You for having waaaay more patience with me than I do with myself and others! Amen
DeleteMaplewood- love "God provides imperfections in all of us, so we can lean on Jesus"🥰
DeleteBrie- no worries dear ❤️, you're growing into them🥰😂
DeleteThank you Maplewood. "Love endures all things." Amen! KS
DeleteMaplewood, You spoke right to my heart today. "The scripture tells us that God provides imperfections to all of us so that we can lean on Jesus" and that perfect love: hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].
DeleteI just came from my Cardiologist who patiently explained my echocardiogram results. He told me the hole in my heart has gotten bigger and now the blood from one side is going into the other side and the chambers are getting overloaded. He believes I will have to get the hole closed. I am seeing a closure specialist on November 11th. He will have the last word. Hoping and praying that God is guiding everything so I am not worried. But dear family, I do ask for your prayers. Thank you.
Jeanne, You know you have our prayers!
DeleteDear Heavenly Father God, Would You guide our sister Jeanne, to the heart specialist that You have personally trained and work through to restore her heart to the perfect condition You created it to be? We know her heart overflows with so much love, blood from one side is going into the other side and the chambers are getting overloaded. We also know you can "Fix it Jesus, Fix it" and peacefully calm her heart through the fixin' Thank You, Jesus! Amen.
Thank you dear Brie and I do know that! I am wrapped up in love and prayers and I'm not gonna worry at all. Thanks for calming my heart and spirit! God told me I'm taken care of.
DeleteJeanne - We love you!!!!!! Yes!!! You are wrapped in love and prayers. Joining warriors in prayers to Jehovah Rapha the God who heals.
DeleteAmen to all the prayers above. Jeanne, you sweet lady are covered from every side with prayers. Lord turn this test into her favorite part of her testimony, in Jesus name amen
DeleteMaplewood, several things you wrote really struck me today, God provides imperfections to all of us so that we can lean on Jesus, this morning this caught my eye, but after the day I've had it hit over the head about the fifth time I read it. Also, each of the love is.… I found myself thinking you would give these to someone else give them to yourself.
DeleteSweet Jeanne, I am praying for healing, peace and guidance for your appt on 11/11! Also in prayer for your MD that he be given extra wisdom and skill for you!
DeleteJeanne, I have always thought of 11/11 as a gateway, it looks like one to me and always makes me smile when I see those "ones" lined up. Don't know if this makes sense to anyone, but I see it as an affirmation, a perfect appointment that will guide you in health and healing. I pray this is so, in Jesus's name. Amen.
DeleteThank you all for your precious prayers, love and encouragement! It means so much to me. Much love and gratitude! Praise God for this test of my faith.
DeleteLord Jesus, thank You! For so many years I got it so wrong until in Your patient way I'm beginning to get it, not perfected by any means, but am listening when. Whenever I'm offended by someone, I hear You saying, " to whom much is given, much is expected". You've given so much grace to me to overflowing, You expect me to unconditionally give that same grace that is running over my cup. Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I am late to the party, I am discovering it is about me and what I do/say and pass on; rather than "them"!
DeleteMoi?? Imagine that!!
Love to all of us who are going for the E grade, as in effort!
Thank you dear Jan for your perfect prayer and for sharing the true wisdom from above. Since our cup is overflowing it's only right to share it even with those who have offended us. It is paying God's love and mercy forward.
DeleteFYI. "I see you attired in these radiant garments, which I brought for you with My blood." shows in Sarah's book as "I see you attired in these radiant garments, which I bought for you with My blood."
ReplyDeleteThanks for your efforts. I appreciate you.
ReplyDeleteI Ditto appreciation for you Chris, and for all you do to make God's House a Home for us who come in here. With God as our Father, siblings all are we. I dearly love all my newfound Sisters and Brothers in Christ. Thanks again for what you built for our gathering!
DeleteI have to turn down my "annoyance meter" when I see typos and grammatical errors. Lord, help me see that my "nit picking" is a tool of the devil to draw me away from the message you present through imperfect human communication. Edit MY thoughts and judgmental attitude to see and accept YOUR message. I ask in Jesus name, Amen.
DeleteBEACH DEVOTION: LET IT GO
ReplyDeleteThere comes that moment on the beach when we are laid back, eyes closed, body comfortable, nothing required of us, feeling gently warmed by the sun and we are finally totally relaxed, AHH! The release!
When the release happens we let go of worldly things and our mind latches onto synchronizing with the waves and breezes, the expanse of sky and horizon that blanket us, while our body accepts the vastness and greatness of God's Love. He forgave us, He washed us clean, He forgot our sins putting them as far away from us as possible, as the east is from the west. Although we cannot do this for ourselves, in The Merciful Official's story told in Matthew 18, we are reminded that we can do this for others...
While lying on the beach gazing at the many miles of water and horizon that our eyes can see, the Merciful Official shows us we can extend God's reach even farther, beyond anything we could imagine, by gifting His forgiveness to another human being using the same criteria He uses with us: He gives us a totally free gift, therefore deservability is not required; He considers us clean and our debt paid-in-full, He forgets all our sins, He puts them as far away from us as possible, as the east is from the west, etc. What is freely received can be freely given. Rather than pass on it, pass it on.
BEACH VERSE : FROM PSALM 103
Yes, I will bless the Lord and remember the glorious things He does for me. He forgives all my sins. He heals me. He ransoms me. He surrounds me with loving-kindness and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things! My youth is renewed like the eagle’s! He gives justice to all who are treated unfairly. He is merciful, tender and forgiving toward those who don’t deserve it; He is full of kindness and love. He brings peace. He totally forgives us for all our sins without requiring deservability, for His grace, mercy and forgiveness toward those who reverence and honor Him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth and His forgiveness removes our sins as far away from us as the east is from the west...
MY PRAYER FOR US
Dear Heavenly Father God, Just as You freely gift us with Your abounding grace and merciful forgiveness, with no deservability required, would You help us spread the Vastness of Your Grace, Mercy, Forgiveness and Love, making room for Your free refills? In Jesus' Name, I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise and thank You. Amen.
Rather than pass on it, pass it on! Loved that! Good food to ponder. Loved the peaceful vision of lying on a quiet beach immersed in the the rhythm of the waves, the cool salty breeze, the warm sun caressing us and our still and content heart. Especially loved your beautiful Beach Verse. Just what I needed at this very moment! Thanks dear sweet Brie!!!
ReplyDeleteI desperately need prayer right now. I just got home from being in a car accident. That was my fault and I think my car is probably totaled. I'm okay and my little guy is okay. But I'm having such a hard time questioning myself right now. I've shared in the past that I'm legally blind. I'm able to drive with special glasses so I can see down the road. Because of this I'm probably more cautious and more conscious of what's going on on the road than most people. I was driving our little guy to appointment and I was taking a different route than I normally do. I was at an intersection The heading yellow arrow and I was in the train Lane turning left. I thought the lanes going straight were stoped. Boy was I wrong. I just feel so bad because I made a bad judgment. I'm just so thankful that neither of us were hurt or the man in the truck. He was so nice to me, because I was just so mean and still am. One woman came and got the little guy out of the car for me and another woman brought us blanket when we were sitting by the road. Please just pray that I can forgive myself. How appropriate this fits into today's devotion. I'm concerned that the Foster agency will need to file something against now and we won't be able to adopt our grandchildren. I question my own judgement right now. My sister-in-law came to pick us up and she knows that corner very well. She's a school bus driver in that area and has seen many accidents at that corner. I just need to be able to forgive myself and have all this work out financially. The scripture I stand on is that God works all things out for the good of those who love him and those that are called according to his purpose. He knows I love him and I know I'm called for his purpose. On that I'm going to stand!! Now to pull myself together before the other kids get home from school.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, TERRI.
DeleteGlad you and the little guy are OK. I imagine you are both shaken up by the incident.
I am indeed joining you in prayer for self forgiveness, which you have already begun, by standing on His Word to grow in His grace. I also pray for you to keep your focus on Him, rather than obsessing on the Foster Agency or setting the record straight. I'm offering up Psalm 103 for you. May it help keep your mind stayed on Him, strengthening your focus on Him:
FROM PSALM 103
Yes, I will bless the Lord and remember the glorious things He does for me.
He forgives all my sins.
He heals me.
He ransoms me.
He surrounds me with loving-kindness and tender mercies.
He fills my life with good things!
My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!
He gives justice to all who are treated unfairly.
He is merciful, tender and forgiving toward those who don’t deserve it;
He is full of kindness and love.
He brings peace.
He totally forgives us for all our sins without requiring deservability, for His grace, mercy and forgiveness toward those who reverence and honor Him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth and His forgiveness removes our sins as far away from us as the east is from the west...
Blessings and Love! Amen.
PS I am also glad the man in the truck is OK, and I am thanking God for the Angel that blanketed you and the little guy while you were sitting by the road!
DeletePraying for you sweet Terri, Sending you a warm hug because you're all shaken up. Don't leave guilt inside. God can forgive you so you should forgive yourself. We are all imperfect. Thank God for saving you and the little guy! He is so faithful. A car can be replaced. He knows how much you love Him and trust Him. Don't think about the future. Put it in His able Hands. You have a lot on your shoulders taking care of little ones. And with a vision problem too, you are challenged every day. But God is on your side and won't let you fall. That's why you both escaped harm. He was protecting you. You were blessed to have a godly man in the truck. And the two "angel" women came to your rescue too. I'd say God was orchestrating and He will make all things right. Wait on the Lord and rest in Him who loves you.
DeleteTerri - Thank the Lord for watching over you, your little guy and the truck driver and the two angel's God provided to comfort you. Joining warriors in comforting prayers for you.
DeleteTERRI, thanking God that you and your grandson are ok!
DeleteI think "so mean" was supposed to be "so messed up".
ReplyDeleteWe had a very hard week and I was already falling into the enemies trap of feeling unequipped for the task God has put in my hands of raising my grands.
I cannot imagine what the road of raising grands must be like; but I can pray for HIM Who brought you to it, to bring you through it.
DeletePraying for each of you! Love and Blessings, my dear JC Family. LONG day (another) and I was on 'The Night Watch' last night. Couldn't sleep for most of the night. Not stressful, just WIDE awake. HA HA. So, it was a short night and a long day. Finishing up my evening with the remainder of a movie with my youngest son - my Kindred Spirit, why my dear Hub tracks the political realm. All of you are in my prayers. Love and Blessings!
ReplyDeleteGet some rest now dear Norah! Glad you enjoyed a good movie with your son. Thanks for the prayers!
DeleteSo many people in need of prayer and my heart goes out to all on this holy ground. All my siblings struggling with covid including my sis and bro in love. I'm concerned for my sis in love in hospital with low oxygen levels going on day two. It's so hard not to worry; all your beautiful prayers have given me peace and hope. Help us Lord to let go and let God. Pour your amazing grace and holy spirit over us. Save us Savior of the world; thy will be done. Much love to all my JC brothers and sisters in Christ.
ReplyDeletePraying for your family and their complete recovery. May God heal them and soothe your worried heart. Amen
DeleteI'm so sorry to read this, Loveconquersall. Praying for you and your sibs. This is the last song I listened to before bed. Love you!
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ_7NMwnsio
What a beautiful song Norah! Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a safe place to cry out isn't it? I felt very frustrated with the process of getting number plates for my car , it is taking ages we have filled in all the forms and now we wait and I really long to be independent and not depending on cabs or friends to get around. So today I broke down why do I have to wait sooooo long ? I felt the holy spirit saying to me where you there when I put the stars in the sky , where you there when they nailed him to the cross ? Am God I don't fit in your schedules and time lines just trust me and be strong and brave! My tears dried up and I asked for forgiveness for being a control freak ,,,! I am learning to lean closer and trust God whole heartedly. Praising God as I wait ...
ReplyDeleteDear Min Ahadi. I hate waiting for anything. Especially when I drive to my Mom's and I hit construction. It takes me 2 hours instead of one. I am impatient. God gave us long suffering. We must lean on the fruits of the Spirit. Even if it is difficult. Sometimes I speak out loud in the car and ask God to move things along. He hears my voice and things get better. He hears your voice and counts your tears. I think our humanity causes us to be somewhat of a control freak. God is asking us to relinquish our control and surrender to Him. Trust Him above the situation. I am sure you are learning to lean closer. His promises are reliable so we must act on them too, and follow righteousness and the spirit instead of our emotions and the flesh. I call out Jesus' Name when things just get really hard. He always hears me. Praying that God is speeding up the process of getting your license plates. Rest in Him who loves you. Thank You Jesus!
DeleteAmen Jeanne and Min Ahadi! I have always been so impatient, but these last few years the Lord has been working on me and I have become a lot more patient. He is so good -- ALWAYS! God bless.
DeleteDitto everyone. Impatiens is my middle name. Guess I shouldn't claim that! Getting better though. Waiting just frustrates me to no end! God in His patience & mercy is slowly changing my attitude. So Min, I know how to pray for you. Been there, done that! Hang in there Sis and patiently wait for the Lord. He heard you. He's just in the business of perfecting you. That takes time. Be blessed dear one💕
DeleteHubby and I are learning to practice blessing people and situations that test our patience rather than cursing them. More and more we laugh at the ease with which God turns the situation around or "disappears" it.
Deletedon't believe in fairytales, I guess I've outgrown them
ReplyDeleteBut that doesn't mean that I don't believe
That there's something bigger than me
'Cause I've seen it in a hospital room
When the doctors said, "Sorry, there's nothing more we can do"
Well, it wasn't through
I've never seen a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
But I've got a promise I can hold in the middle of the struggle
God, if you said it, You'll perform it
May not be how I want You to
But here's what I'll do
I'm gonna wait on You
I'm gonna wait on You
I've tasted Your goodness
I'll trust in Your promise
I'm gonna wait on You
Yes, I'm gonna wait on You (yeah)
I've tasted Your goodness
I'll trust in Your promise
I'm gonna wait on You
Yes, I will, yes, I will
I will, I will, I will (I will), yeah
I know You ordered every step
Yeah, You are the Author
And there's no predicting what is next
But You hold the future
And all the questions they come second
To the one I know is true, yeah
Oh, you've always been true
Absolutely love that song dear Min Ahadi! I sent the link to my Mom and Sis. They will love it too. Thanks dear sister. You added light to my day.
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Delete♥️🎶 https://youtu.be/K3TYG7Q_fj4
Hi Lisa, if you see this message, I love you and I'm praying for you. I hope you find your way to my little note here.
ReplyDeleteThank you my sister. Love you too. Yeah, I found it.
DeletePraying for Lisa to see your message. May God bless you both in every way. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteFor am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10). Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. (John 14:27). For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. (2 Timothy 1:7).
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, thank You for Your strength, love, and courage. You are so powerful and I am so grateful that You share Your fruits with me, especially when I need it the most. Praise You Lord always. Thank You Jesus. A couple of days ago at work, I had picked up this couple (it was only suppose to be the girl originally) from a church and their cab ride was being paid for by Micah. She got in already cussing (on her phone) to someone and then telling me that she needed to make an additional stop and I said that I needed to check with dispatch and they said no other stops were approved. She started to go off. I just started to drive and told her that I was sorry. At the first stop, he went in and she had been coughing all along and not wearing a mask so I calmly asked her if she had a mask and she got defensive going off about not having covid and that she was getting over penumonia and then she proceeded to call me every name in the book, she called dispatch and was complaining about me, I had texted dispatch and told them she was hassalling me, the entire ride she threatened me. She said she hoped I had an accident. Just all kinds of bad things and then left my trunk up so I had to get out of the cab to close it (which I did). The entire time I did not say a word. I just drove. I was thanking Jesus in my mind and I even prayed to Him to forgive her what she was doing. I know that was the power of God and not of me. And I am so grateful that I didn't carry any anger about that entire situation at all. And I believe it was because of how I handled it. By giving it to Him immediately and continually, I didn't feel the anger or sadness and I am eternally grateful to the Lord for that. Thank You Jesus. I can't thank You enough. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
Janet - God bless you for reflecting the beauty of Jesus Christ. Thank you for your witness to your angry passenger. Keep shining your "Jesus Light" to light the way for others.
DeleteThank You for sharing your TEST-imony, sweet Janet.
DeleteI've been to lots of places,
I've seen a lot of faces,
there's been times I felt so all alone.
But in my lonely hours,
yes, those precious lonely hours,
Jesus lets me know that I was His own
Through it all,
through it all,
I've learned to trust in Jesus,
I've learned to trust in God.
Through it all,
through it all,
I've learned to depend upon His Word.
I thank God for the mountains,
and I thank Him for the valleys,
I thank Him for the storms He brought me through.
For if I'd never had a problem,
I wouldn't know God could solve them,
I'd never know what faith in God could do.
Songwriter: Andrae Edward Crouch
So sorry you experienced this, Janet. God was definitely with you as you chose to take the high road. BRAVO and WELL DONE, sister!!! Sometimes, I think, our unpleasant run-ins with others is a test from God to see how and if we can handle it differently...leaning on His Word and necessary help. I know I don't always pass the test yet grateful when I do. Helps us to grow in our faith! You, Sister Janet, passed with flying colors! Glad you made it through this unruly passenger as you relied and leaned on God. May you have a reprieve today of only wonderfully-kind and pleasant passengers! In Jesus' name, amen!
DeleteDear Janet, how you chose to react to what was an blatant attack from the enemy, was an example of a Christ like attitude we should all strive for. I salute you Sis. Holding your anger & tongue showed the enemy the cross prevailed! Hallelujah!
DeleteYou are my hero, Janet! Bless instead of curse!
DeleteSweet Janet, You were acting out of love for someone who was acting like an enemy. You were staying rooted in God's peace exactly where you should be. You were following the Spirit. She was following the flesh. You did everything right and God was glorified by your humble and civil attitude. I'm so sorry you had to go through that. But seriously people should never treat other people like that. She was living just for herself. You are living to please God and you acknowledge Him in whatever you are doing. I'm so proud of you. God is not the Author of Confusion but of Order. You never lost control and that made all the difference. No one took your peace away because you didn't allow it. Love you, good and brave sister!!!
DeleteJC Warriors, I wanted to give you an update on this. About 9 or 10 months after this incident, I picked this couple up again. This time she was quiet, pregnant, and even said to me, "God bless you!", when she got out. The power of God is so amazing! For she was against God during my first meeting with her, but now is for Him. Thank You Jesus 😊.
DeleteThank you Jesus for loving me more then any one else .
ReplyDeleteThank you Janet for your testimony. Know something? You are becoming more like Him!
ReplyDeleteOne of my "other kids" has asked me to pray for 27 year old Amy Hunter who has cancer. Yesterday her Doctor's told her there is nothing more they can do. Amy has had 25 surgeries. Praise GOD!she is a BELIEVER, married with one child. Thank you for praying to Jehovah Rapha, the GREAT PHYSICIAN.
ReplyDelete🙏🙏🙏🙏 Praying heartfelt prayers for Amy, husband, child, and family, in Jesus' Name. AMEN.
DeleteJoining warriors dear SassyMom for holding Amy to the throne of grace. May God extend His hand of mercy to her & family. Amen
DeleteDear Sassy Mom, Joining all prayers to lift Amy Hunter out of her misery and heal her. Thank You Father for healing her and destroying every single cancer cell and replacing each and every one with perfect healthy tissue. Heear our prayers and answer them. Show the doctors that You have the last word. We know it's better to trust in You then men. Thank You for showing Amy your faithfulness and saving her so she can be a good mother to her child, and so she can tell others of Your good deeds and bring You glory, and so she can lead others to You. Thank You for this in the powerful Name of Christ Jesus, our Risen Lord. Amen.
DeleteJoining JC Warriors in prayer to lift Amy Hunter out of this sinful disease. Remove this affliction from her Lord, like only You can do. You are our Almighty healer and miracle worker. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
DeleteGood morning ☀️ I know this may sound like a selfish prayer request but I need prayer for a situation. A few years ago I felt like God called me out of my grave of depression. I am 51 and have struggled with depression since I was a teenager. I was an alcoholic and addict for many years starting at age 14. I was an athlete then but never developed my potential because of the path I chose. I gave my heart to Jesus 22 years ago and have been sober since. Even though I was sober I still had suicidal thoughts at times and it has taken a lot of work leaning on God’s grace to help RENEW my mind. He also led me to Drs to treat the medical part of my depression with medicine. Around 2013 God called me to start running for him. It was very hard because I had never really endured the physical discipline that is required for running. However HE IS A BIG GOD! I could’ve NEVER and would have EVER thought I would take this sport and use it. Since then I have ran several 5ks 10ks and half marathons. I have even placed in some of them and now I am training for my first marathon. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD!!! I had the biggest breakthrough spiritually mentally emotionally and physically when I answered the call to run. It has been a challenge but the saying goes “if it doesn’t challenge you it doesn’t change you!” I am relying on Hebrews 12:1 and Phil 4:13 to accomplish my goals! I have always struggled and wanted my family’s approval and when I share these victories with them it is still like I don’t exist. I know this sounds petty and I am TRULY BLESSED in SO MANY WAYS but it trips me up sometimes and I want to GROW IN GRACE in this area. I feel like Joseph getting thrown in the pit as a teenager because I was left alone to deal with life after my parents divorced and I lost my brother in a tragic car accident. I JUST WANT TO LITERALLY RUN MY OWN RACE AND FORGET EVERYTHING THAT LIES BEHIND. I have been hurt just recently so please pray for me to make this an opportunity to not only forgive and grow in grace but to SHINE FOR JESUS through running! 🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️Thanks to anyone who could just lift me up in prayer. People just don’t realize the pit I came from that God has brought me out of bringing me from glory to glory with my chains breaking off step by step with Him. I LOVE HIM BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED ME ♥️♥️♥️🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
ReplyDeleteSharon - praying for you as you continue your training. May our God give you strength, stamina and cover you with His peace. JE
DeleteSharon - CONGRATULATIONS FOR 22 YEARS OF SOBRIETY!!!! God bless you for sharing your testimony. RUN SHARON, RUN!!!
Delete1 Corinthians 9:24 “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.”
Wow great scripture Sassy Mom thank-you!! And thank both of you for the comments and cheers!! Very motivating for me bless y’all! ♥️♥️♥️I have a race this Saturday the 30th and my birthday is the 31st. It’s a 5k but every race I do big or small prepares me for my Marathon in April 2022. ♥️🙏💪🏼
Delete������ SHINE JESUS SHINE! RUN SHARON RUN! Run assured that you have your JC Family's prayers. We love you, and pray for you often. Grace is the divine strength given to each of us to keep going and never give up! Read this inspiring poem of a boy that took last place yet received the loudest cheers:
DeletePS: God has brought all of us out of one pit or another pit; perhaps different pits and different races, yet same GOD, yesterday, today, forever! Amen
THE RACE
DeleteWhenever I start to hang my head in front of failure’s face,
my downward fall is broken by the memory of a race.
A children’s race, young boys, young men; how I remember well,
excitement sure, but also fear, it wasn’t hard to tell.
They all lined up so full of hope, each thought to win that race
or tie for first, or if not that, at least take second place.
Their parents watched from off the side, each cheering for their son,
and each boy hoped to show his folks that he would be the one.
The whistle blew and off they flew, like chariots of fire,
to win, to be the hero there, was each young boy’s desire.
One boy in particular, whose dad was in the crowd,
was running in the lead and thought “My dad will be so proud.”
But as he speeded down the field and crossed a shallow dip,
the little boy who thought he’d win, lost his step and slipped.
Trying hard to catch himself, his arms flew everyplace,
and midst the laughter of the crowd he fell flat on his face.
As he fell, his hope fell too; he couldn’t win it now.
Humiliated, he just wished to disappear somehow.
But as he fell his dad stood up and showed his anxious face,
which to the boy so clearly said, “Get up and win that race!”
He quickly rose, no damage done, behind a bit that’s all,
and ran with all his mind and might to make up for his fall.
So anxious to restore himself, to catch up and to win,
his mind went faster than his legs. He slipped and fell again.
He wished that he had quit before with only one disgrace.
“I’m hopeless as a runner now, I shouldn’t try to race.”
But through the laughing crowd he searched and found his father’s face
with a steady look that said again, “Get up and win that race!”
So he jumped up to try again, ten yards behind the last.
“If I’m to gain those yards,” he thought, “I’ve got to run real fast!”
Exceeding everything he had, he regained eight, then ten…
but trying hard to catch the lead, he slipped and fell again.
Defeat! He lay there silently. A tear dropped from his eye.
“There’s no sense running anymore! Three strikes I’m out! Why try?
I’ve lost, so what’s the use?” he thought. “I’ll live with my disgrace.”
But then he thought about his dad, who soon he’d have to face.
“Get up,” an echo sounded low, “you haven’t lost at all,
for all you have to do to win is rise each time you fall.
Get up!” the echo urged him on, “Get up and take your place!
You were not meant for failure here! Get up and win that race!”
So, up he rose to run once more, refusing to forfeit,
and he resolved that win or lose, at least he wouldn’t quit.
So far behind the others now, the most he’d ever been,
still he gave it all he had and ran like he could win.
Three times he’d fallen stumbling, three times he rose again.
Too far behind to hope to win, he still ran to the end.
They cheered another boy who crossed the line and won first place,
head high and proud and happy — no falling, no disgrace.
But, when the fallen youngster crossed the line, in last place,
the crowd gave him a greater cheer for finishing the race.
And even though he came in last with head bowed low, unproud,
you would have thought he’d won the race, to listen to the crowd.
And to his dad he sadly said, “I didn’t do so well.”
“To me, you won,” his father said. “You rose each time you fell.”
And now when things seem dark and bleak and difficult to face,
the memory of that little boy helps me in my own race.
For all of life is like that race, with ups and downs and all.
And all you have to do to win is rise each time you fall.
And when depression and despair shout loudly in my face,
another voice within me says, “Get up and win that race!”
Thankfully, Heavenly Father has given us a wonderful gift called grace. Grace is the help and strength we need to never give up and to rise each time we fall.
WOW Brie that’s powerful stuff right there!! A GREAT REMINDER for me! Thank-you!! I try to visualize running to God when I run. The medals I get I tell Him they are His. I just give my best and I really feel God’s pleasure while I run because like the song says maybe I was born to run. Lol I find freedom in it. Freedom that I have never felt before. I really pray to stay humble too. I know that especially at my age and everything I put my body through with my addiction every morning I wake up is a gift. Every time I use my legs I try to keep in mind they are gifts. It’s funny you sent that to me because I do get ahead of myself and I have experienced some physical falls while running. One time I fell on my elbow blood streaming down and cars everywhere just me running down the sidewalk one day. With pure humiliation at first but I just got up and kept running. I really believe in this season God is teaching me slow and steady wins the race. Even if I don’t win the fact that I crossed the finish line and gave my best for Him is enough. Thank-you for that awesome picture of perseverance ♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏
DeleteDear Sharon: You sure came to the right place for prayer. EACH JCFAMILY/WARRIORS are POWERFUL INTERCESSERS. They are beyond AWESOME and I Love them, Love them, Love them!!! I join in prayer with them as I come to The Throne of Grace and thank my Papa, my precious Lord for who He is. You, PaPa, don't change. You are not inconsistent. You are perfect in ALL Your Ways! I pray encouragement for Sharon, Your WARRIOR. I take AUTHORITY over ALL the dark spirits, who come to steal, kill and destroy, in the name of Jesus, who are harassing Your WARRIOR. I stand in the gap for her and loose from her soul ALL manor of discouragement, depression, failure, rejection, propensity for addiction, sorrow and shame. Now, I bind to Your WARRIOR, in the name of Jesus, the Love of God, the Life of God, the Presence of God --- Your Plan, Lord, Your Will, Your Joy, Your Creativity. So Sharon, God's Great WARRIOR, I decree that instead of rejection, you will be Celebrated. Instead of failure, you will Succeed. Instead of sorrow, your Joy will overflow. Instead of shame, you will be Clothed with Honor. The Lord Himself will elevate you. This is your inheritance from the Lord. This is now what YOU SAY about yourself. You will receive it and NOT LET GO of it, NO MATTER WHAT the dark enemy throws at you!!! The Storm of the Lord shall pursue and overtake ALL powers conspiring for your demotion. It says in Ephesians to STAND!!! You find scriptures that speak to you, write them on cards and FORCE FEED those dark spirits with them!!! They will Flee!!!
DeleteI ask ALL of this in Jesus's name, who is Wonderful beyond ALL Comprehension and to Marvelous for words. AMEN and AMEN
In His Grip of Grace --- JJ
Another Home Run JJ And yet another JJ wall Hanger for my soul. Thanks dear sister friend in Christ. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteThank you for sharing your testimony. I've been sober from drugs an alcohol too. You have 20 years more than me, but in my 2 years, I've grown a real relationship with the Lord. Through the struggles I placed my faith in him and he's carried me away from the darkness. But I feel your feelings in your writing, I know the depth of your salvation from that lifestyle. We can praise the lord today together. We're alive in Christ and nothing can take that away.
DeleteDear Sharon! You have been through many trials and you have never let go of God's Hand. Congratulations for staying sober and carrying on despite your depression, great loss and your difficult situation. I'm so sorry you recently got hurt. Know that God knows exactly how you feel. Lean on Him. You can do all things through Him. dear Sister. I started doing marathons when I was 40 and I did 5 of them. I had the worst postpartum depression and it wasn't treated correctly so I understand how you feel when you're ready to give up and end your life. But God was faithful to me and led me to the doctor that saved me. You enjoy running and from your words, you are a strong runner. You can do this. I prayed right through my training and through all the 10K's, Half Marathons and all the Marathons. I know the only reason I always finished the 26 miles was because I wasn't running alone. I felt God's presence surround me, especially during the last 5 miles when everything is spent in your body. I believe you can do all things through Christ Jesus. He is the strength that will get you to the finish line, and your perseverence will give Him glory. Putting you right on my prayer list dear Sharon. Trust in the Lord and no leaning on your own understanding! You can do this. Thank You Jesus!
DeleteThanks dear Brie! That poem is so powerful! It doesn't matter where you place in a race, but that you never give up. When you fall, God will be there to pick you up.
DeletePraying for you Sharon. May the Lord remove from you what is blocking the blessing from replacing the bad within your emotional feelings. Lord, set Sharon free! In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
DeleteBelieving for and in you, Sharon! I so understand wanting validation of sorts from your family. What I've discovered recently, however, with my own and their shunning is God telling me...after weeks of sadness/depression, is "I'm enough for you!" I heard it so clearly and now lean heavily on Him and His words. We get so caught up in this world and wanting approval from family and friends. My "snow globe" was definitely shaken to the core back in July but I actually feel stronger now knowing God is with me (always has been!) and it took what happened for me to wake up...or as it relates to Brie's awesome poem, to get up and know I/WE HAVE GOD and HE HAS US! So proud of your accomplishments, Sharon! Praying for you!
DeleteBlessings and prayers for all requests today. And to Sharon... In my eyes you are a winner when you show up at the starting line. God speed sister! ♥️👍
ReplyDeleteAww 🥰 my day has officially been made by all of y’all and to top it off a beautiful birthday card from my dad came today. Thanks everyone! ♥️
DeleteYes Audra is so right, Showing up at the starting line is the true mark of a winner; showing up at the finish line is lagniappe.
DeleteI was a racer/runner back in my day; now I am a grateful prayerful careful walker.
God Speed to you Sister Friend in Christ, Sharon.
By the way Brie I hope you didn’t mind me sharing the awesome poem with some people. Some fellow runners and my family it REALLY hit home with me and spoke volumes to where I am in my own race of life and my running life. ♥️♥️♥️♥️Hopefully it inspires them as well to keep on keeping on..
ReplyDeleteShare on, Sharon, as God's Holy Spirit leads you. It is always ok to Share what ever helps us win the race to life on high with Jesus Christ. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
ReplyDeleteDear Brie, I borrowed some words you posted on June 8th 2021, when I do my home communion. They have been a great blessing to me. It makes for a special time with the Lord. So thankful for you and your words of wisdom!!! JJ
DeleteI am truly humbled yet all the credit for most of my posted words come from God's Holy Spirit.
DeletePlease say a prayer for my friend, sisters keeper. Pray that her and her husband get back on track with their marriage. That they become 1 with God. That their family gets restored and they follow the Lord's path, together as a family. Remove all their demands and restore their faith.
ReplyDeleteSister's Keeper has my prayers and so does her husband and their marriage. Thanks for standing in the gap for them in Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteJoining with Brie in prayer for Sister's Keeper family's circumstances. I speak the name of Jesus over them and ask the Lord to surround them with His GLORY, which knows no bounds. AMEN and AMEN
DeleteJoining in prayers for your friend and her husband to be guided by God to renew their love and refresh their marriage. He is the Way Maker and He can light the fire between them again and change their hearts toward each other. Thank You Father for blessing their relationship and their family in all ways. Let them seek You together to guide their paths. Strengthen their faith and their love for You and for each other. Thank You dear Lord for this. Amen.
DeleteThanks guys. There's nothing better than faith and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your prayers ladies. God bless yall.
ReplyDeleteDear Sisters Keeper, You are always in my prayers and I am so happy that God has guided you to a better life, and that you are living to please Him above all else. Amen sister, Your words are true: We're alive in Christ and nothing can take that away. Halleluia
ReplyDeleteDriving to Boston early in the morning so I'm wishing you a blessed day in God's presence and peace. Little Gabriel had a fever of 104 3 days ago and now his little brother Nathaniel had a fever of 103 today. Praying they both get better soon. I was with little Nathaniel yesterday but he didn't seem sick at all. Gabriel took a Covid test and it was negative. Hope this isn't the RSV virus. The doctor said it was a virus. May God heal our sick babies and keep our children and grandchildren healthy and all the family in good health.
ReplyDeleteThank You Jesus.
Psalm 103
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.
🙏 for your littles and those that care for them 🙏
DeleteGathering in with our JC Fam to prayerfully intercede for your grandbabies good health and healing.
DeleteThanks for your sincere prayers! My son and his wife took Nathaniel to the doctor today and the doctor took some swabs and he’s testing him for Covid, RSV and the Flu. Praying it isn’t serious. Trusting in God’s faithfulness.
DeleteJeanne --- Lifting up your grandbabies.
ReplyDeleteFather God, I ask that by the Power of the Holy Spirit, You would pulse through their bodies and bring healing and strength. I ask in the name of Jesus that this sickness would leave their bodies NOW! I Plead the Blood of Jesus over them. I thank You, Father God,
that You cherish these precious souls and hold them in the palm of Your hand, now and always. In Jesus' name, AMEN and AMEN.
Jeanne, you used one of my go-to scriptures. PSALM 103. That scripture just lifts one UP HIGH, HALLELUJAH!!!
Great Blessings, Love and Peace to you, Jeanne.
Thanks dear JJ!!! I love those verses too! Great encouragement and truth to lean on. Thanks for your prayers. Praying for you and yours too. Was it your daughter with the thyroid problem or your granddaughter? Couldn’t remember. Either way, she’s covered by my prayer. Love you
DeleteMy heavenly Father, how beautiful You are. Thank You Jesus. You are so amazing and wonderful. You are mighty, strong and powerful Lord. You are the one true God and there is no other God but You. Praise You Lord always. Let Your Spirit be known and felt by all Your children. Let Your glory be manifested in and through us as we walk with You through this day. Let our paths be full of Your precious, bright light and may it make the darkness flee. Let Your power be revealed to all the world. You deserve all the praise, worship and glory Lord. You deserve so much more than we could ever give. Thank You for everything Lord. You are so faithful to us. I can't thank You enough. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteAmen to your wonderful prayer dear Janet!!
DeleteJoining JJ in proclaiming healing &, wholeness to these babies! Clear the way in their little bodies to receive the powerful touch from the Holy Spirit. In Jesus name, amen! Hallelujah!🙏🙏🙏💞🌈
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Jan! Your prayers mean so much.
DeleteBless these grand babies with full health and healing and no ill effects from illness. In Jesus name,
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Thanks sweet Ellen! Those babies are surrounded by prayers! Sure do appreciate them!
Delete"Ultimately, it is My view of you that counts."
ReplyDeleteBuilt within each of us is the desire, the need for perfection. That's why we get impatient or irritated at imperfections in things, ourselves and other folk.
Adam and Eve knew perfection, then through disobedience lost it.
Many businesses and jobs exist to correct what is imperfect. If all goods produced were perfect, Quality Control would not be needed, management would be superfluous. Mechanics, technicians and engineers to keep aircraft flying would not be required.
We live in an imperfect world.
People's opinions of us are not perfect, even our own opinions of ourselves and others is imperfect.
Even our faith in Him isn't perfect. Hebrews 12:2 tells us that he is the Perfecter of our faith.
Only place our need for perfection is met is in Jesus; in his perfect love for us alone we find satisfaction, peace , love and all that is good, clean and righteous. His opinion of us alone is perfect, for only He knows us perfectly.
And only He can, and does, love us perfectly!
DeleteAmen Peter and thank you!
DeleteAmen Brie! We are loved perfectly in all our imperfections. What a merciful and good God we serve!
Heavenly Father, please help me to remember that the most precious gift You have given me, I don't deserve, but I am so grateful for it. So when someone "wrongs" me, bring to my mind Your forgiveness to me for ALL my imperfections, flaws and sins, and help me to forgive them for theirs. Thank You Jesus. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
ReplyDelete"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, Your heavenly Father will also forgive you. " (Matthew 6:14).
DeleteAmen Janet! Just beautiful! Father help us not to judge others for we are all sinners. Give us a heart to forgive as You have forgiven us.
DeleteI love this blog and all the people who continually remind me of God's love and Grace! I'm Blessed to be a Blessing! Thank you Heavenly Father! Help me stay close and ask for and do your will today! Amen. ❤️🙏
ReplyDeleteWe love and pray for you and yours, too! ❤️🙏
DeleteYou are a blessing to us too dear Anonymous! God bless you always.
DeleteLord help me to forgive those seemingly entitled folks I judge for their behavior and for mine if unbecoming to you.
ReplyDeleteAmen! We must try not to let our human emotions rule our hearts. Or allow anything to separate us from God’s peace and love.
DeleteToday's devotion reminds us to keep our focus on God. Ultimately, it is only HIS view of us that counts, now and and at the end of life.
ReplyDeleteThe more we spend our time in the Bible and always moving toward the ways and things of God, the more we think about God and His ways and the more our lives end up getting defined by Him, rather than than the world.
I was trying to rid my life of resentment. Just as we continuously stick our tongue into a tooth that is aching often times jiggling it to see if it still hurts, hoping it healed itself, so was I doing with resentment. God's Holy Spirit said why are you concentrating so hard on resentment, that is not from Me?
Instead, concentrate on its opposite: FORGIVENESS, GRATITUDE, JOY, which are from ME.
I am now doing as instructed, and moving forward toward the ways of God. As always, I thank God for your prayers. In Jesus' Name. Amen. With Much Love, Gratitude, and Joy, Brie
Yeah Brie!!! You got it so right!
DeleteWe need to get on God's side and say what God wants us to say and believe what God wants us to believe. This is a time were are not going to back off. This is a time we don't quit. This is a time we don't wave the white flag. This is a time we don't get into despair. This is a time we don't get frustrated. This is a time if we fall down, we get right back up.
Micah 7:8 says "Do not gloat over me, my enemies! For though I fall, I will rise again."
This is a time for the Children of Almighty God to arise. It is a time for the Children of Almighty God to STAND ON THE WORD and the Promises He has given us. We, the Children of the Almighty God, are in the Army of the Lord and
the battle has already been won--so we STAND FIRMLY!
We fight back with Prayer. We fight back with The Word of God. We fight back with the name above every name, which is Jesus Christ. HALLELUJAH!!!
We don't retreat--'--We RELOAD!
Love and Blessings to you, Brie.
JJ
Praise be to God and Thank you JJ for consistently being a Warrior's Warrior!
DeleteWell spoken and prayed, dear Brie and JJ! Amen! Lead me Lord and I will follow. No room for resentment. Just for trust in our Way Maker and His Words and Promises!
DeleteOOPSIE...rather than than the world...should read rather than by the world.
ReplyDeleteRich --- When the Lord is moving on your soul, the enemy loves to come in and steal your joy---guard against this. Stay in the Word, His Presence and Praise and Worship. Put on the Armor of God and Plead the Blood of Jesus over yourself and circumstances daily. The enemy CAN'T DEFEAT THE BLOOD!!!
ReplyDeleteYUUP! We can know we are running to win the race for Christ, and threatening satan's domain when "it" nips at our heels!
DeleteAmen! Dear Rich, For greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. The enemy can’t defeat the Blood!!!
DeleteNow faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. (Hebrews 11:1-3). But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God. (1 Corinthians 2:10-12).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the morning WORDS ♥️✝️
DeleteThanks for feeding me well!
DeleteHeavenly Father, thank You and bless Your holy name! I praise You Lord always and thank You Jesus 😊. Lord, please help me to be mindful as I walk through this day. We are in a spiritual war against evil, not against man, but against evil itself. All the choices I make, every moment, from the smallest to the biggest, either advances good or evil. Help me to commit ALL things to You Lord for You battle for me. Help me to make right choices. I can't make it without You Lord--nor do I want to! You gave me emotions so I know love, desire, passion, hate, anger, etc. Forgive me for my selfishness and being more concerned with my feelings and what I want instead of giving my life ALL to You--the One who gave me life! Help me to center my life around You and not myself. Let praises of You continually be in my mouth Lord! You are my reason for being and NOTHING should be placed ahead of You! In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteBy faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God's command; that what we now see did not come from anything that can be seen. It was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. (Hebrews 11:3).
Thank you Janet, I'm blessed by your postings.
Delete"All the choices I make, every moment, from the smallest to the biggest, either advances good or evil." Very wise - thank you Janet. Now if I can just adhere!
DeleteAmen! Sweet Janet! You spoke the truth and your prayer was powerful.
DeleteThank you Janet. Your prayer is my prayer! ❤️
ReplyDelete"remember that I have clothed you in My righteousness and holiness."
ReplyDeleteWe are Set Free and Set Apart.
Jesus takes away our sin and clothes us in His righteousness.
Part of the Divine Exchange, this happened at the Cross.
Righteousness:
Jesus took our sin - all of it (no exceptions), from the moment we're born to the moment we pass from Earth, and in exchange, gave us His righteousness, His right-standing before God, His right of entry to the Throne of Grace. Our sin and guilt was credited to Christ's account, and His righteousness is credited to our account. His 'right' is now our 'right'.
AMPC Hebrews 4:16 "Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God’s unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time, for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it].
Holiness:
Spiritually we are Set Apart from all that is not God, as God is separate from all that is not Himself. We are Set Apart TO God.
The Old Testament Priesthood wore quite ornate special clothing to perform their duties and to enter into the Holy Place and once a year the Holy of Holies. Look at the intricate details in Exodus 28.
Different from the O.T. Priesthood we do not take off our garments of Holiness.
We are "a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." (1 Pet. 2:5)
Essentially clothed in Holiness we wear Jesus.
The Holiness 'clothing' is made of all the attributes that are characteristics of Jesus:
Colossians 3:12-14"Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection."
Thanks brother Peter. You blessed me with your post and you lifted my tired heart. My cousin’s Wake is tomorrow and her Funeral is Monday. I’m grateful God’s mercy set her free. My husband and I are in CT. We have been watching our 17 month old granddaughter for 3 days and I have been talking to her about God’s gifts and blessings. She cannot talk yet but she understands how much I love God. I know she will be a strong believer. Her mom and my son love the Lord too. We are all so blessed to have been redeemed. Jesus is our Savior but also our best friend. He always knows our hearts and what we are going through. He understands us completely and helps us fight our battles. He comforts me and my loved ones when we need it most. He has turned my tears to dancing so many times. I praise Him for His mercy and loving kindness. He is my everything. God bless you always and guide you to the desires of your heart.
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