Trust Me enough to let things happen without striving to predict or control them. Relax, and refresh yourself in the Light of My everlasting Love. My Love-Light never dims, yet you are often unaware of My radiant Presence. When you protect yourself into the future, rehearsing what you will do or say, you are seeking to be self-sufficient: to be adequate without My help. This is a subtle sin--so common that it usually slips by unnoticed.
The alternative is to live fully in the present, depending on Me each moment. Rather than fearing your inadequacy, rejoice in My abundant supply. Train your mind to seek My help continually, even when you feel competent to handle something by yourself. Don't divide your life into things you can do by yourself and things that require My help. Instead, learn to rely on Me in every situation. This discipline will enable you to enjoy life more and to face each day confidently.
Psalm 37:3-6
English Standard Version
3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;
dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
4 Delight yourself in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
4 Delight yourself in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him, and he will act.
6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light,
and your justice as the noonday.
trust in him, and he will act.
6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light,
and your justice as the noonday.
New King James Version
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus
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Heavenly Father, Thank you for this day, may I seek you in all that I do today. Lord, I pray that I turn this day over to you, allowing You to guide me in all that I do. Too many times each day I feel I can go it alone and can handle many things without you. It is at those times I start to worry about the future and question the past. Allow me to turn to You throughout this day to live in the present and receive the joy You desire for me.
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DeleteThanks for this prayer in Jesus Name agreed Amen
DeleteAmen! Thank you for your posting. CO
DeleteThis helped me to not rush ahead without the Lord involved in prayer with me. Thanks Jeff
DeleteAstounding Blessings to you. See you in Heaven Mark
Beautiful devotion today! Amen, Jeff! If we acknowlege Him in every part of our day, we will not fall into worry and confusion. He is so much greater than any problem or storm that may come our way.
DeleteThis prayer is so spot on....I often worry about the future and question the past....
DeleteI know the past can’t be changed and my tomorrows are not even guaranteed
But I still worry and have regrets.Faith is the answer and that’s why I continue to reach out to God , the more I reach out the more I can work through the worries and not so much forget the regrets but learn from the past...
We are never aloneI am never slone
Amen, John S! The ONLY GUARANTEE is the Heaven that will receive us. I try to remind myslef of this when I woory about the future.
DeleteAmen 🙏 thank you for all that you have done for me and I trust and believe you came here to help me to find myself and to love me for which I love and respect myself you are my savior! Amen!
DeleteThank you, Jeff, 5 years later.
DeleteWelcome Natalie!
Amen
DeleteThis is an honest prayer! And it is spot on. As much as I don’t want to admit it, I get anxious when my circumstances are unpredictable. I try to prop myself back up but it gets difficult to get back on track. That’s where I have to say to God, I’m sorry Father. Forgive me for trying to take this on myself. I need you to fill me up with your Presence so I can go about this day leaning in and listening to Your Voice! I trust you Father!
DeleteAmen! Me too! I so need to trust God daily as I realize my work days are numbered and I feel the desire to retire, but worry about my financial insecurity once I commit to stopping work. Lord, help me trust you and commit to Your Will. 🙏🙏🙏
DeleteThrough YOUR son our savior Jesus Christ, I come before YOU FATHER, and ask for forgiveness for not seeking Your counsel with everything I do. I am guilty of separating the things I know I can mama he and the things I know I can’t . FATHER , honestly I thought that was what I was supposed to do. But I understand now why that was wrong thinking. Please forgive me.
DeleteI pray for all those about to be hit by hurricane Milton, not even 2 weeks after hurricane Helene. FATHER protect YOUR people, protect all people, children from harm and devastation
I praise YOU for this day ask for YOUR HOLY SPIRIT to be poured upon me so I may do and say what’s according to YOUR Will
In YOUR son, my KING OF KINGS’ precious name Jesus Christ I pray
Amen 🙏 ❤️
Apologies for typos above
DeleteI did honestly think I was supposed to do what was within my means and ability and to come to the FATHER for those things that are out of my control.
I praise YOU FATHER & JESUS CHRIST for keeping my loved ones safe. I praise YOU for another day. Let YOUR Will be done
In Jesus Christ name I pray
Amen
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PRAISE YOU FATHER & JESUS CHRIST for a new day
DeleteAwesome! Thank you for posting these each day I've been able to enjoy while I'm away from home visiting and did not have my book with me
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and your family
Truly I try to implament rest,trust,hope, and wait on the Lord.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this enlightening text.
God bless,JET
Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them to pray (Luke 11:1-4). Jesus response has evolved into what we know as the Lord’s Prayer/Our Father. It contains the essence of our relationship with our Lord. The essence of our prayers should be:
ReplyDelete1). The heart’s desire for the will of the Father to be our priority.
2). The realized notion that we live in absolute dependence on Him
3). The admission of our shortcomings in being faithful and others toward us as well thus the need for the Father to be patient with us as we will be patient with others.
4). The realization that there is a spiritual warfare going on for our souls and our inability to have any success in winning that battle on our own.
This is the spirit in which we should pray on a frequent basis and to the degree we do, today’s reading becomes a reality within our souls. The essence of prayer is not so much getting God to fix things (He already has on the Cross). The essence of why we pray is for the shaping of our heart by the Spirit of the Father.
Oh My GOODNESS this is beautiful and the reminder I needed, I have tears in my eyes because this is such a simple process and I make it heard! My favorite part: "The essence of prayer is not so much getting GOD To fix things, he already did that on the cross." WOW
DeleteThank you thank you thank you Bob Malsack!
IN HIS LOVE
Thanks Bob! You always open my eyes to the truth, and inspire me with your God given wisdom and understanding. I know I need Him in every part of my life. As I pray, may His Spirit shape my heart to always please Him.
DeleteI really appreciate your message Bob ! It opened a new dimension for me .....I invite the Holy spirit into my life to shape my heart into what God desires of me.
DeleteYes, the Carpenter can fix things, but also shapes my heart. Thank you Jesus, for your creative molding of my body, mind and spirit focusing on you. And thank you so much for all the blessings bestowed on me and my loved ones.
DeleteThank you so much for posting these. Just happened up on it! On the road, passenger, so needed this today.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your postings. Today I was praying for my granddaughter who is constantly being barraged by evil forces. I know I cannot do anything to help her but pray and Trust in our Saviour
ReplyDeleteI know this was a year ago. I hope your granddaughter is doing better. I was praying this morning for one of my granddaughters. She is only 16 and is dating an unsavory guy 3 years older than she that treats her terribly (verbal abuse, no physical). Her mom thinks it best to allow him to come over, even stay there, because when my daughter was that age we didn't allow her to be with the unsavory and she found a way to do it anyway behind our backs. She thinks its better to back away as opposed to pushing her daughter away by not allowing the relationship. I know all I can do for her is pray. appreciate all prayers. Mary okc
DeleteGodbless you all thanks for the posts. I tend to get scared of the unknown and worry to the point of no return almost then Jesus shows me He is Lord and more than capable to do all and accomplish all according to His Will being done in our lives.... He must become increased and us be humble in decreased desire to look to ourselves but look to the one Whom sandals we aren't worthy to tie and untie and that's Christ Jesus Our Lord God Hallelujah let's all praise Jesus
ReplyDeleteJesus is Lord!!!! - Amen. Worthy is the lamb!!!
ReplyDeleteAmen and amen!
DeleteMary okc
Asking for prayers today. I'm not feeling well and I have a day that will go until 9:00 p.m. Please pray for our 90 yr old friend who has hip surgery today at 10 EST and my friend's safe flight to FL. Sorry it's all about me this morning. If I do what our devotion encourages, I will have a good day! Prayers for all of you.
ReplyDeletePraying for you Norah - you help so many others. May God give you strength and peace and healing. KS
DeleteNorah-" Strength for today & bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all yours with ten thousand besides. Great is His faithfulness"! Praying for your friend's hip surgery.
DeletePraying for those needing prayer.
DeleteLifting you and yours up in prayer, Norah! Thank you for the blessing you are to all of us. CO
DeletePraying for strength, peace and health for you Norah. You got this!
DeleteYes, what they said. Amen and amen.
DeleteMary okc
Lifting you up Norah to the Throne of Grace, as well as the needs and concerns of the readers and posters here. Asking for grace and mercy over all,
DeleteLord have mercy on our beloved Norah and her friends. In her weakness, she is strong in you, Jesus, praying for her friends.
DeleteMay the Lord strengthen you today and the days ahead Norah!
DeleteStay blessed.
Maplewood, NJ
Thank you for this post. Thank you for those who prayers. I ask that God bless all those who are standing in need of prayer. AMEN
ReplyDeleteGood morning warriors! Woohoo! Doin' the dance! My sweet friend Patty went for a 3rd test for cancer. NONE! NADA! Perfect lab test. Our God is an awesome God! Thank you warriors 🥰! You guys are awesome also. Hallelujah amen. Have a victorious day. Love to all😍.
ReplyDeletePraise God! What a wonderful way to start the day. Thanks for the great news, Jan!
DeleteJan, I don't know the back story. Did your friend previously test positive for cancer? I ask because I'm struggling with some decisions and I know the devotion is to just let things happen but not sure that applies to THIS. I was told back in September that I have thyroid cancer again. It is outside of my esophogus, but they suspect it is inside as well but that will take a different biopsy. Just to have the biopsy I might end up with a trach because last time they paralyzed my right vocal chord. The cancer is on the left side this time and if they paralyze my left vocal chord I will definitely need a trach. I am on an alternative protocol and by the time the biopsy comes up I will have been on it for 2 months. I have to decide whether to go with the biopsy and risk the trach or ask them to put it off to give more time for this alternative stuff to work. At that point we're looking into next year and new deductible, new out of pocket....ugh. I would appreciate prayers for this decision. Thanks.
DeleteMary okc
I'll be praying for you. I noticed that you put okc? I have some very sweet friends/extended family that pastor a church in OKC called Compass church. They are wonderful believers Jay and Krista Hawpe. Their youth pastors wife is healed and cancer free one year from the diagnosis. She had thyroid cancer also I believe.
DeleteAmen wonderful news Jan about your friend Patty , we give God our healer all the glory !
DeleteDancing and praising the Lord with you for another VICTORY!!!!
ReplyDeletePraise and thanks be to God! Wonderful blessing to read about this morning! CO
ReplyDeleteLord, you are The Vine, we are the branches.
ReplyDeleteYou are the pilot, we are the co-pilots.
Stay close to The Vine my friends.
Morning glory, blessings and praise to the King! It's a privilege and honor to worship at Your throne this beautiful morning. Thank You for this gift of life. Many went to bed last night, but are not here today. We are, so it is with a heart of gratitude that I say THANK You for another day to walk with You, to trust You, to make it right with You, to glorify You, to tell the world about the saving grace of Jesus! A chance given that can not be taken for granted! THANK YOU LORD!
ReplyDeleteJC family, may we embrace this abundant life God has given us and live fully in His Presence, trusting and depending on Him, never relying on our own strength or that of others.
Gracious Lord, as we put our petitions before You, may each one be according to Your will and not ours. Help us in our weaknesses and short comings. May the Holy Spirit remind us each day that reliance upon You is the best and smartest choice we can make. Thank You Lord. Thank You for Your Love-light that never goes dim. May we recognize it, acknowledge it, receive it and live in it to the fullness of Your Glory in Jesus name. Thank You for helping us on this journey of life!
Prayers lifted up for ALL the needs and desires, according to the will of God, in Jesus name. Stay blessed!
Maplewood NJ
AMEN! Maplewood your prayers uplift me always. Thank you sweet Jesus for Maplewood.
DeleteYou fed me well dear Maplewood. And your posts are timeless and always encourage my weary heart! Putting all my trust in the Lord today and welcoming Him into every part of it!
DeleteDear JC Prayer Warriors,
ReplyDeletePlease pray for me and the renter as I play the "bad guy" again. I'm facing the same problem previously mentioned about collecting rent. Praying God will bind the lies and excuses that come from delinquent renter. Praying she will see Jesus in me.
Sassy Mom- May the Lord grant you victory over this issue, resolving it to His glory, in Jesus name.
DeleteMaplewood, NJ
Maplewood - Agreeing with you. Meeting with the tenant in 20 minutes - Pray this isn't another excuse.
DeleteStanding with you Sassy Mom for the Lord's intervention.
DeleteThanking the Lord and JC Warriors - Victory in Jesus. Please continue prayers for delinquent renter.
DeleteMy prayer is God granted you wisdom in this issue !
DeleteGood morning Lord and jc family. Praying for Norah and Mary okc. Heart of Jesus, divine healer, have mercy on them and all needing prayer. Jesus we trust in you. Thank you for Patty's victory, Lord, our savior. May your peace be with us today and always.
ReplyDeleteClaiming it! My God shall supply all my need. North Carolina
ReplyDeleteMary okc- yes, Patty was told from the first test that it was 99.9% multiple myeloma. That's why we are so awed at what happened instead. "Oh Father God I lift Mary to you along with the warriors, grant her the same miracle you displayed for Patty. They both love you Lord, show your merciful healing spirit to her, touch her mightily as this cancer exits her body once & for all Amen! May your name be glorified".
ReplyDeleteTHOUGHTS ON INTIMACY WITH OUR LORD
ReplyDeleteThe reading of the psalms on a regular basis has always been a part of the worship and daily prayer of the children of God. When St Benedict developed the pattern of daily prayer, his order prayed the psalms in their entirety on a four week cycle, usually three at every time of prayer. How you use them is up to the Spirit's lead. But the value of opening with the reading of the psalms is that they show us how to pray to God. There are five types of Psalms; Praise and Adoration, Confession, Seeking Illumination, Prayers for others and self, and Thanksgiving. These are the forms of prayer given in scripture for the shaping of the worship experience. It is good to allow these psalms to shape our prayers in our 'date' with our Lord. I find today in the worship experience an imbalance of the different forms of prayer with the greatest lack being in the use of confession. If our relationship is to be whole with our Lord, we need to pray/converse with Him in all the areas He has given us in the psalms.
Though it is Saturday when you are reading this, you may note that it was written yesterday, Friday. Often the guidance of my devotional on Friday has thoughts to that Friday when our Lord suffered and died for our sins; thus, it focuses on the need to seek God's mercy for our sins (lack of love). This AM my devotional led me in using Psalm 51 in which the Spirit then guided me into a healthy time of self-reflection and confession of failure to love. The Spirit's purpose was not to 'beat me up' for my past shortcomings in love but rather to lead me to acknowledge my sins and to let me know I was forgiven, cleansed, and made whole again by His grace. With Psalm 51 as my guidance, it was a good and wholesome time of seeking God's mercy and needless to say, it was found. That is the impact of reading the psalms before beginning to pray. The psalms provide a holy framework for shaping our prayers.
May you have a blessed weekend and may it be filled with the Lord's favor (a given). God be with you! With love, Bob
Thank you Bob 😊
DeleteThank you so much Bob. I just read Psalm 51 after you mentioned it, and then He led me to Psalm 104, one of my favorite.
Delete"The psalms provide a holy framework for shaping our prayers" How great.
God bless you all!
Blessings from France
Thanks Bob. I just reread Psalm 51, along with my Favorite Psalm 91. Blessings to you and our entire JC family for all the kind goodness of God you share. It is sincerely appreciated. Amen.
DeleteThank you Bob! Our Bible study group has been studying the book of Psalms ever since covid came and we have been meeting via zoom. It has been a rich blessing indeed. I was just pondering which Psalm to pick for this week.....hmmm
DeleteGod bless my Jesus calling family.
It's good to "see" you again Fern. Still praying daily for you and yours. Blessings always!
DeleteI wish you a blessed weekend and all joy and peace in believing. Thank you for your guidance and generosity of spirit. Had a nice quiet time with Him this morning. He really understands me so well and I am blessed to spend time with my very best friend who loves me for who I am in Him. I have many shortcomings and the Lord knows them all. But He also knows I love Him more every day and I depend on Him in all things. I pray I'll be a blessing to Him and all I encounter today as I do my best to stay in His presence, grace and favor.
DeleteBFF I just love Psalm 51 and it makes me examine myself. I often pray: "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." Psalm 104 is wonderful too. I especially love verses 33 and 34: "I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the Lord."
I love when you send me to a specific reading in the bible, Bob. Thank you! Thank you Jesus for forgiving all my inequities. All praises and gratitude to You!!! Amen!
DeleteIf we take the self (S) out of PSALM, we get PALM and find us right there, cradled by His hands. That's where PS 51 led me today ✝️
DeleteWow! To my JC friends and fellow followers, who also are on a journey with rough and easier paths, may we all see and experience the blessing of His Spirit. With the Spirit in each of you and working in love, we remain gripped by His hand in grace. Am grateful for the incredible number of responses covering this coming week or so of my journey in prayer. I was truly moved and humbled by all the kind comments and the actual prayers offered up to our Father.
ReplyDeleteYet, all that I can say in turn, to each of you, is that after being incredibly blessed over many decades that I am confident, with your prayers, that "ALL things work together for good." I do not know the future and, for now, human frailty does create stress. But all my personal history affirms that God is not insensitive to our imperfect world and is not creating obstacles to test our faith... rather He is using free will and our natural world to demonstrate His love for me and you. Godspeed Team JC. So thankful for our journey, and looking forward to the mountain tops He is leading "me and thee" to see. Amen.
Amen 🙏.
DeleteLord Jesus we seek you always. Hold MadFox and his family in the palm of your hands. Breathe your heavenly peace and amazing grace over them. We are praying Lord and you are listening and we thank you. Jesus Jesus we trust in you.
DeleteJoining in prayers with our JC warriors for you and your family Madfox! You are covered by the precious blood of Our Lord.
DeleteBlessings from France
A very blessed post, brother! This gathering of saints in this blog is an incredible experience obviously blessed by our Lord. We go forth together in whatever way He has ordained. The one constant along the way is His love; "as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end". The power of prayer exhibited in this blog is an essential part of the trip. We can all be grateful. On we go! God be with you.
DeleteContinued Blessings for you and all, Madfox. Yes, we move onward as Christian Soldiers on the Field for our God. Praise to the Lord for He is good and His Grace and Mercy are forever. Amen
DeleteAmen dear Madfox. Been praying for good test results along with my family here. May God heal ever part of you. We are all thankful and blessed to be joyfully bound together by His unending and limitless Love. Praying with our family to hear good news soon. Thank you Jesus!!
DeleteWe love you, Madfox,
Delete🎶🎶 So many roads that you can take
Whatever way you go
Don't take that road alone
It's better you should know
You are loved by someone
Touched by someone
Held by someone
Meant something to someone
Loved by somebody
Touched somebody's heart
Along the way
You can look back and say you did OK
Because You are loved (yes you are)
So remember to tell that special one
You are loved!
We love you Madfox!
Very kind by all... thanks so much for all the prayers yesterday and today. I'm very grateful and appreciate each post and "postee". In Him, Amen.
DeleteFather, I pray that we stop living in fear and get back to our faith in You. You did not create us to cover our faces and live in fear, but to be confident in our steadfast faith in You and Your will Lord. Help us to renew our faith in You and to let go of our fear and not hide behind a mask Lord. In Jesus name, Amen.
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DeleteAmen Janet, In these scary and uncertain times, He is our strong tower, our refuge, our protection, our joy, our peace, our comfort and our answer. Be not afraid. He has not left us desolate and His promises are reliable. Let us all rest in Him who cares for us.
DeleteLoving Father, You are certainly all-powerful, and absolutely loving. You have substance, Your Word and promises are secure, and I put my trust in You and rest. Thank You for Your grace. In Jesus’ name, amen!
ReplyDeleteLife is ultimately meaningless without God, and without Him we live without hope. Therefore, we must firmly believe that our trust in God is one of the most important aspects of our faith that allows us to boldly serve Him. May this confidence infuse our whole being. He always has our best interests in mind and have a plan bigger than we could ever imagine. We must not live on our own, but trust Him when we don’t know what to do, trust Him when we don’t understand why, trust Him on the mountain top, trust Him in the darkest times, trust in the good times and trust Him in the bad times, trust Him when we are confuse and trust Him at all times!
When we declare that God is a benevolent, omniscient, omnipotent power who is in total control of our lives and all that goes on in this universe, we must trust Him! When we do our part and trust Him with all our heart, leaning NOT on our own understanding, we can trust that He will do the rest. God holiness, size, power, beauty, understanding, knowledge, and person are incomprehensible! For this and many others, we must TRUST Him!
Dear Father, We rejoice in Your abundant supply, refresh in the Light of Your everlasting Love and trust You to carry out Your work in our lives. We trust You. Thank You Father. Amen!
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” (Jer. 17: 7-8).
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Dear God, I trust You. Would you bless what I lack? Amen.
DeleteAmen sweet Maplewood. So many reasons to trust Him and place everything in His able Hands. I love Jeremiah 17:7-8. It sounds like Psalm 1 which is always in my mind and heart.
DeleteI trust you Lord, Guide me always, help me and instruct me today, as I rest in Your Peace and Presence.
Dear Maplewood,
DeleteForgive me if you have seen this entry already but I wanted to ask this again... I would like to ask if you would let me use some of your postings to compile a little devotion booklet. Realizing that God seems to be leading you to share your gift of wisdom and insightful observations of the Scripture elsewhere, it would be great to be able to pass on to others the gift God has bestowed upon you. Along with welcoming each month in with with a thankful heart that God once again has given us breath to be, your wisdom of using scripture throughout your posting would be an encouragement and inspiration for others. Please let me know if I can proceed.
In His Love,
Elaine
Amen..always enjoy your prayers, Maplewood...and, Bob, you are God’s teacher .
ReplyDeleteI pray for my sister Ana tested positive with covid. She is holding her own in you Lord Jesus. Thank you Jesus; we trust in you.
ReplyDeletePraying for your dear sister Ana. Declaring healing and recovery, strength and peace that only God can provide. In Jesus name we pray. Amen
DeleteBlessings from France
Dear Heavenly Father God,
DeleteI kneel in prayer to you for Ana and her family, as well as all being affected by diseases and tragedy. Would you please send your grace, mercy and healing to cover Ana and others? Lord we need you. Only You can truly help us in our time of need. We know You hear us and will answer. Until then, would You give us a raise in Faith? Thank You In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Praying for your dear sister Ana. May God heal her weaknesses and lead the doctors to give her the perfect medicine to bring her back to perfect health. May He strengthen her body, mind and spirit and bring her comfort. May He also lift all worry out of her loving sister's heart. Amen
DeleteFROM PSALM 37: Trust in The Lord instead. Be kind and good to others;
ReplyDeleteFROM JEREMIAH 18: Go down to the shop where clay pots and jars are made and I will talk to you there.
I did as He told me, and found the Potter working at his wheel. But the jar that he was forming turned out other than he wished it had, so he kneaded it into a lump and started to form it all over again.
I can do to you as this potter has done to his clay. As the clay is in the potter's hands , so are you in My Hand!
Dear Heavenly Father God.
What will have me do? Would You show me some new good kind ways to affect the people and world around me today? Would You help me say and do Your good kind things that I want to see more of in this world today?
In Jesus' Name: I ask. I seek. I knock. I thank. Amen
OOPSY! What will You have me do...
DeleteYour message was perfect. May He continually mold us to become all that He has prepared us to be, to His glory.
DeleteBEACH DEVOTION: COCONUTS AND YOU ARE BOTH ENDLESSLY USEFUL
ReplyDeleteCoconut trees are a familiar sight on tropical beaches. Coconut dispersal is by water. The tree grows outward as well as upward, so the nuts will fall away from the trunk. When the tree is planted by the water on the beach, some of the nuts will be washed out to sea where they may be carried long distances, to land on a distant shore. High tides and winds will push the nut above the high water line where, as soon as it soaks up some rain, it will germinate. The tree grows quickly. Every part of the coconut is involved in its growth.
And like many other natural products, coconuts can be used in countless ways that can affect millions of people. Also true of us. Our mind, heart, talent, physical abilities, and our limitations can all be put to work by God for God. We can make an impactful imprint of Him by being: A friendly face. A trustworthy person. A true friend. A wise counselor, etc. Empowered and directed by God, all our offerings can be significant and impactful.
When looking at a coconut the next time, consider all the wonders and possibilities contained within. And, when looking in a mirror the next time, consider the same thing.
Dear Heavenly Father God,
Would You use every bit of me to accomplish Your Work on earth as it is Heaven? Large or small, may the impact of Your Work done through me reverberate Your Kindness and Your Goodness for many generations? In Jesus' Name: I ask. I seek. I knock. I thank. Amen.
Trust Me enough to let things happen without striving to predict or control them.
DeleteIf the dislodged and displaced coconut can do it, why then O why can't I?
Amen! May I be a useful and willing instrument for my God today. God bless you dear Brie! Praying you are feeling well and singing and dancing with joy. Much love.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanne, I am 95% there! Once my energy level returns, I'll be 100%.
DeleteI just read and commented on your evening post from yesterday!
I too had a "pop quiz" and was headed to a Grade of "F" from the complaint department; but thanks to your post, I stopped midway, maybe at the C- level??
Anyway, I said, Jesus, it's Your decision because I'm putting it all in your Hands. WHEW! Thanking instead of complaining is much easier said then done. Thanks for providing a guidepost that lead me back to Him. And thank you JC Family for all your prayers and shares.
I'm glad you were able to turn your complaining into thanksgiving! Lots of love, Sis!
DeleteFather, I will pray to You and I know You will hear and answer me every time. The answer may not be what I am expecting, but You know what is best, not me. Help me to always remember that Lord. Help me to stop trying to "figure things out ". It's not my place. It's only Yours. Your will be done. Sometimes it's hard for us to remember this because we get caught up in what we want and forget. Please forgive us, as I know You will Lord. Thank You Jesus. Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jesus for this day, it's beauty and it's light and some much needed moisture to northern California! I thank you for a peaceful and restful sleep to complete the day and look forward as always to what you plant in my spirit while I sleep. With love and gratitude from Cloud 9.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your service. "
ReplyDeleteWhen you protect yourself into the future" should be
"When you project yourself into the future"
Just dropping in to wish you all a sweet Sunday. Keeping you in my prayers and heart. Praying for God’s healing, strength and guidance. Driving back home to Church at 8. Praying I get there for the first song. Trusting in His faithfulness! God bless your day in every way. Thank You Jesus!
ReplyDeleteHave a very blessed day Jeanne! God bless!
DeleteTravel mercies and perfect timing getting to church. Please share which fb profile is yours. Would love to hear your songs sweet friend. Mindy
DeleteHappy Sunday coming back at you, our Jeanne.
DeleteYou have my traveling Mercy Prayers. I will also be traveling to Keith's for my 3 day weekly duty. Prayers requested as I am also preparing to meet with the Insurance Adjuster on Monday for an assessment of Hurricane IDA damages. I pray for fairness and justice in Jesus' Name.
One of Keith's cats is missing again. I pray for her safe and speedy return and for you and all of your prayer intentions, I pray all is well.
Bless Sunday to you too Jeaane! Safe travel back home.
DeleteTraveling mercy is being sent Your way Brie. Praying for the safe return of Keith’s cat and that the GREAT Lord grant you what you deserve for the damages from hurricane Ida, IJMN.
Blessings,
Maplewood NJ
May you have a safe trip back home, Jeanne, and make it to church with time to spare! Your sweet mom will have a smile on her face all day and in the days to come from thinking on the time you two were blessed to share together! And you will as well! Happy and blessed Sunday, all!
DeleteJoining in here dear ones in praying for our sisters Brie &, Jeanne. For safety & perfect timing in travel. For a dear pet to be found, favor granted oh Lord in a fair & timely manner for storm damages. Bless all the sisters here, bless our time given back to You as we gather to worship, bless our coming & going, bless us with protection, bless us with more of You this day, bless Your Holy Name. Amen! Hallelujah!
DeleteJust a reminder of God's attentive nature to hear our Out loud prayers the ones that just flit across our minds. I was so tired when hubby walked in after a day of volunteering. Thinking he had eaten, I didn't give it another thought but was relieved to not have to cook. NOT!!! I decided to fix eggs & potatoes. I had one egg, shoot! There's more eggs in the garage fridge, but he's tired, I'm tired, one egg will have to do. After frying the spuds, I broke the egg on top, well lo & behold! Yep you guessed it! Double yolk! We both laughed & gave God thanks for His goodness & Holy sense of humor. Sooo, the message here? Don't be dismayed, Our God is in the heavens ready & delights in not only doubling our blessings, but pressed down & running over! Hallelujah!
DeleteDouble Yolk!!!! LOVE IT!
DeleteBlessings and thanking God for answered prayers for all, Jeanne and Brie safe travels and postive outcomes expected for your concerns. Not that we need proof, but sure do smile when double yolks remind us of who we trust and love.
Thanks for your prayers dear ones! Janet, Mindy, Brie, NJS, Maplewood, Jan and Audra! And all those prayers coming from our family here. All is going well thank God, and now busy making dinner for my son's family. Dear Mindy, just look for Jeanne Cashman singer songwriter. You may have to scroll back a few weeks to get some of the songs I am putting up. I will put one of my praise songs up today. Brie, Joining prayers for your traveling safety, and for doing a great job helping Keith, and also, for dealing with the Insurance Adjuster. May God's spirit feed you all the words you need and guide your hand to the papers to present.
DeleteThank You Father for this and for finding the cat too! Thank You Jesus.
Halleluia for the double yolks dear Jan! His faithfulness is so amazing! God sure does take care of us.
"Trust in the LORD forever, for in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting rock. (Isaiah 26:4). "For I am the LORD your God, who upholds your right hand, who says to you, 'Do not fear, I will help you.' (Isaiah 41:13). My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:2).
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, thank You for all You are and all You do. You mean so very much to me. There are no words to describe just how amazing and wonderful You are. Thank You Jesus. I praise You Lord always. Father, I depend on You for everything, including my very next breath. I can't make it without You. You are my everything Lord. There is no life without You. Remind me not to get ahead of myself through my thoughts and/or actions. Thank You for Your gentleness. You are the best Father ever. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
Amen, amen and amen! Your prayer is mine dear Janet.
DeleteAmen!!! No words can describe what You are to us. EVERYTHING
DeleteLoving Father, I TRUST YOU! Thank You for always being with me and granting me Your loving kindness and tender mercies, morning by morning. I am so grateful for Your plans for my life and the fact that I get to do them with You. I ask for strength, courage and wisdom each day so that I can do what You’ve called me to do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Peace.
Maplewood NJ
Morning Glory! I am so thankful He called you to do a posting.
DeleteEither way, I pray for you and yours everyday.
Amen dear Maplewood my sister in Christ. As I was starting to type a reply this came into my head.
DeleteMaplewood your sincere request to God is like when God asked Solomon what he wanted God to give him. Solomon's request was "wisdom". Because Salomon asked this and for riches or fame God gave him abundant wisdom and far far more. God wants you to know he sees you and he hears your request for strength, courage and wisdom to do his work. He desires to give you your request and more. His desire is to pour in you and over you blessing that overflow because he sees your heart and knows you will pour out your blessings over others.
Dearest Maplewood! Amen and Thank you. I have held you tight in my prayers. He is our strength and His wisdom and understanding are more valuable that any earthly teasure. I believe you have an amazing inner strength and great courage because He leads you by the hand.
DeletePerfectly worded dear Terri! Our sweet Maplewood's spirit works mightily in her to share God's wisdom and message.
Lord thank you for getting Jeanne home safely and for giving Brie favor with the insurance company. You are mighty and you are a very loving, very present Father. Thank you for always going to bat for your kids.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dear Terri! Much love to you and yours.
DeleteAmen and Amen! I've so enjoyed my quiet time this morning. Prayers for all of you and yours, Dear JC Family. Brie - I am believing that God will turn your ashes to beauty and you will be blessed by the insurance resolution in every way. Prayers that you are perky and awake, Jeannie, blessing your church family with your lovely voice.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day, everyone...I loved reading that I don't have to rehearse what I will do or say, but instead walk minute by minute with my Lord and Savior. He will remind me What's Important Now so that i WIN the day!
You made me smile dear Norah! I was tired but I glorified God with the brand new song we just learned. God is so good. Hope you have a chance to rest dear Sister. God bless you always.
DeleteI was listening to a podcast on how to overcome fear. This devotion today again reminded me to be focused on the moment and abide in him, to remain in him, in His presence and allow God to be god and watch what only he can do. The answer is not wondering what God can or might do, it is that He is God! The answer to your fear or anxiety is at the cross. It is finished! E know therefore how much he loves us, his character and his promises. Rest in that! While we will be afraid at times, the key is to not take residence in that fear, but see it as a transition period that will test and strengthen your faith and your dependence on God. And that is a comforting way to think and live; don’t be fearful, be God-full!
ReplyDeleteI was listening to a podcast on how to overcome fear. This devotion today again reminded me to be focused on the moment and abide in him, to remain in him, in His presence and allow God to be god and watch what only he can do. The answer is not wondering what God can or might do, it is that He is God! The answer to your fear or anxiety is at the cross. It is finished! E know therefore how much he loves us, his character and his promises. Rest in that! While we will be afraid at times, the key is to not take residence in that fear, but see it as a transition period that will test and strengthen your faith and your dependence on God. And that is a comforting way to think and live; don’t be fearful, be God-full! Be blessed in the presence of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteI really needed this today, Rich C, as I was beginning to feel fear about my Husband going into surgery tomorrow, amidst other situations. Thank You
DeleteThank you Rich C. Resting on Him and all of His promises.
ReplyDeleteBe still and know that He is God. That is enough to calm the fear. I find when I am fearful or anxious, if I just whisper "Jesus", everything gets easier to cope with because He is right by my side and He is GOD.
AMEN Jeanne!
DeleteAsking for prayers dear warriors for son #2. CT scan found 2 spots in his brain that's questionable & is causing some concerns/anxieties. He's scheduled for an MRI. Thank you dear ones💞
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that Jan. Hopefully it will turn out to be nothing. I am praying for your son and your family. Praying to our wonderful God that his MRI will be clear and his anxieties will be taken away. God bless!
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Joining in prayer for your son, Jan. May our heavenly Father place His healing hands upon him and give him a good report 🙏. God bless.
DeleteGathering into prayer with all warriors for son 2. Thank You God for being in oir midst.
DeleteSo I can douvle down in prayer, can ypu share date and time of his MRI?
I will dear Brie as soon as he knows. Thank you dear warriors! JJ I think you just gave satan a swift kick back to the abyss! Love you guys😘
DeleteJoining all prayers for your #2 Son. May God resolve all of his problems, heal his infirmities and bring him back to perfect health, and bring him and his family peace of mind. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteStanding in expectation for the will of God to reveal peace and health over your #2 son and all those in need of comfort regarding health issues.
DeleteAsking for strength prayers dear warriors. My 79 yr old mom (who is in very bad shape) fell down a flight of 20 stairs last weekend. By the miracle of God she had no broken bones or serious injuries. She has been staying with my sister this past few days after getting out of the hospital but insists on going back to her 2nd floor apartment. We have tried forever to get her to move to a ground floor apartment but she will not and we have no legal recourse to make her. She can barely walk, she suffers from severe depression, and she has had several mini strokes that has made her speech almost impossible to understand. My sister and I are doing the unenviable task of taking her to her apartment tomorrow where we believe she wants to go to die. I am driving the 3 hrs each way so my sister doesn't have to take on that burden herself. Please pray for my mom and for my sister and I. Thank you JC family.
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Dear TJ --- You've got my prayers for the circumstances that surrounds your Mom, you and your sister. I just call on Jesus, who makes a way when there doesn't seem to be a way. I stand in the gap for your Mom's comfort and peace. I pray she can rest and feel safe in Your arms, Lord. Bring Your healing to her body and fill her with Your love and hope. Touch her with Your MIRACULOUS hands that restores and renews.
DeleteBring great peace and wisdom to TJ and her sister. In Jesus's Holy name, AMEN and AMEN
Isaiah 41:10 "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strength you,
I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Great Love and Blessings to you, TJ! JJ
Joining in prayer with you. Heavenly Father, place Your healing, loving arms around TJ's family and do Your perfect work to bring about good outcomes for all involved. Let Your peace, love and strength flow within this family and Your will prevail. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteJoining JC Warriors in prayer for TJ, her Mom and Sister.
DeletePraying for you and your mom and sister, TJ, that you will see Jesus in this moment in your mom’s life, and He will guide and bless the decisions. I pray for healing for your mom’s physical and mental health and may she feel restored in her being. Amen
DeletePraying with my sisters and all our JC family praying for you, TJ, and the situation with your mom. Feel God's guidance as well as His arms around you, your mom, and your sister. Praying your mom receives and feels a blanket of God's hopefulness and love and that she'll come to see the benefits of a first floor apartment. Praying for you all. In Jesus' name, amen.
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DeleteJoining in prayer dear TJ for mom, sister &you during this difficult time of need & direction. Placing all of you at the throne of grace right now.🙏🙏🙏🙏🌈💞
DeleteDear TJ! I am joining into these sincere prayers for your good Mom! Thank God she survived that fall without breaking any bones! May God guide her future to good and bring her much healing of every weakness of her body, mind and spirit, and give her renewed joy and strength and comfort. May He also guide you and your sister to see how to help her get well in every way. Thank You Jesus 🙏💗
DeletePsalm 103:1-5
Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Youth renewed to fly like an eagle, This I pray for you and your family, TJ 🙏🦅
DeleteThank you everyone for your kindness and prayers. You are all awesome! Today was difficult but it went as well as it could have.
DeleteFYI, a couple commented that I was a she. I'm actually a he. Lol. Real name is Todd.
TJ
I knew you were a he but I didn't know you were Todd! Thanks Todd! <3
DeleteFather, I Declare that all my family, my friends and all those that I love will become Mighty Children of God. They will be free in Jesus' name. They will not miss their destiny. They will become the living testimony of the Saving Power of Jesus Christ, AMEN and AMEN.
ReplyDeletePsalm 25:5 "Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day."
Lifting up and speaking salvation to the loved ones of my Beloved JCFAMILY. May my Lord shower you with Great Love and Blessings! JJ
Thank you JJ and God bless 🙏.
DeleteBeloved JJ - I thank you and receive your love and blessings. Praying love and blessings for you as you pray for me.
DeleteI am receiving your prayer, JJ. Thanks for sending it our way.
DeleteI too JJ, receiving your blessing & asking God to give you the same pressed down & running over dear one🙏🙏🙏🌈💞
DeleteThank you dear JJ! Your prayer brought much light to my weary heart today. Praying with you for our dear sisters and brothers and their dear ones, and for you, sweet sister.
DeleteJJ, YOU JUST ROCK!… with your awesome prayer and I receive it! Thank you! May blessings, love, and protection surround you dear JJ!
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DeleteMy voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up. (Psalm 5:3).
ReplyDeleteAmen! Love you dear Janet
DeleteYes, Janet! ♥️🎶 Look Up Child
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"Lord Jesus I trust You in all things."
ReplyDeleteThat's what I say to Him regularly, but do I?
The kind of trust He means in today's JC reading is the kind of trust that enables me to let go of the steering wheel and driving controls when negotiating heavy downtown traffic! (autonomous vehicles are not my thing).
I am one of those who rehearse what to say before a medical or any other appointment; partly through age as I forget things, partly as I want to be as succinct and don't want to waffle.
I also am in the habit, mostly through my business and work life, of planning my day, ticking items off and making f/up (follow up) notes as I go.
Herein is a dichotomy; I trust You Lord, but I want to control my day. Problem is, I can't do both. It's either one or the other.
A mixture of both, will cause my vehicle on the road of life to careen across oncoming traffic.
So how to achieve a 'hands off' approach to each day?
To me, at least part of the answer is to be more aware of Him, more aware of of His continuous presence through the indwelling Holy Spirit.
Additionally when I 'give' Him my day, don't take it back again! ( Strong note to self).
So I share my prayer with you: "Lord Jesus I confess I find it hard to let go of trying to control my life and the days events. I am aware that I actually can't, but I still try.
Help me 'Trust You enough to let things happen without striving to predict or control them.' Help me be open to You, to be more aware of your Presence as you walk with me through this day. As a learner swimmer let's go of the side of the pool trusting the water, so I let go of control, trusting myself to you, Amen.
It’s such a blessing that God understands our human frailties and weaknesses like our difficulties in surrendering every bit of control to him. But He’s the only One who holds our tomorrows so we must Give Up and Let Jesus Take Over.
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Dear Lord, after I make my list, and script my comments for today, I offer it all up to You, to do with it as You Will, to build Your Kingdom using me. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
ReplyDeletePraying dear Brie that He will establish your steps today. Much love💗
DeletePrayers for all of you.
ReplyDeleteJESUS I trust in You
Margaret/Pa
Thank you for your prayers dear Margaret, We are praying together for Kim that God will give her a miracle iof healing. And also Daughter of a King’s new sister in Christ, Deborah. Thank You Jesus! And heal all our loved ones of every infirmity. Thank You Father for this in Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.
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ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanne, thank you All!
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ReplyDeletePraying with all of you and for the spoken requests. Love and Blessings to each of you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the prayers dear Norah! Love and blessings to you too! Rest well.
ReplyDeleteWonderful devotion, verses and prayer! Just what I needed to read. Please pray for my Mom. Taking her to the Neurologist to get her checked out because of her fall and sudden weakness and inability to walk well without assistance. She doesn’t want to go but her doctor sad she must get examined right away especially because she said she hit her head. She has lost a lot of weight lately too. Please also pray for my cousin Beth who just started chemo for stage 3 lung cancer. Thanking God for enlightening my Mom’s doctor to assess her correctly and give her the proper treatment and good advice. I believe God is calling her Home and she wants to go. May God heal Beth and shrink her tumor and strengthen her faith. Thank you Father for this and for answering all our prayers and for leading all to good as only You can. Your Words and promises are true and reliable. Nothing can separate us from Your Love.
ReplyDeleteRomans 8:37-39
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 15:4
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
Praying for your Mom.
DeleteJoining in prayers for your sweet Mom and Beth. Peace to you all.
DeletePraying for healing, Here, There, And Everywhere. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
DeleteSweet Jeanne --- Litting up ALL your requests for prayer. The Lord has such love for His children. He watches over His WORD to perform it!
DeleteHALLELUJAH!!!
Thanks dear Peter, Janet E, Brie, and JJ! Amen! May He heal them and us and our dear ones here, there and everywhere. Yes! He watches over His Word to perform it. We are well taken care of and dearly loved.
DeletePlease also pray for my dear friend Barry who just got a large lump removed from his neck which he has had for a few years. He’s in a lot of pain. Praying for God to grant him relief from his pain, complete healing, and a benign result. Also that He strengthen Barry’s strength so he knows his healing is from the Lord. Thank You Father for this in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen
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But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Praying for Barry.
DeletePraying for Barry and that God would relieve his pain.
DeleteThanks for your prayers, my good brother and sister!
DeleteDear Lord, thank you for the many blessings you have bestowed upon us all. Thank you for this group that posts and supports one another. Please be with us all as we journey through this day and nudge us to fully rely on You and not our own abilities.
ReplyDeleteI ask Lord that you are with my brother and his wife as they meet with the first specialist today. I ask that she has positive recommendations for my SIL’s treatment from this point forward. I pray for miraculous healing if that’s Your will. I pray for my family as we all navigate new roads. I ask for peace for my brother and for him to find the right words when they tell their children. All of this I pray in your name.
SC Anonymous
Praying along with you.
DeleteSC joining in lifting your brother, SIL and entire family up to God in prayer. May God's peace cover you all as you navigate through this.
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DeleteLifting up your prayer requests, SC. We are Children of the Most High God and He hears our prayers. The WORD says we cry to God most high, Who performs on our behalf. He brings to pass His purposes for us and surely completes them.
DeleteHALLELUJAH!!!
Prayers that your family is comforted by the doctor's prognosis and plan for healing. Pray that all feel His hand holding theirs in love. Amen
DeleteJoining all prayers for God’s guidance for your dear brother and his family and for complete healing of your good sister in love. Amen! God hears our prayers and He is Sovereign and Almighty! His WORD will not return to Him void but will accomplish His Will. Thank You Jesus. Amen
DeleteIsaiah 55:11
So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
It shall not return to Me [a]void,
But it shall accomplish what I please,
And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
"Trust Me enough to let things happen without striving to predict or control them."
ReplyDeleteI find this sentence difficult. I'm not interested in predicting outcomes, or in controlling anything or anyone but particularly where loved ones are concerned, it's hard not to advise especially in areas of health where someone will not seek medical help when it's so obviously needed.
"So Lord Jesus I trust You, I'm exercising my Trust muscles, I'm trusting You enough to let go and let You handle things without my input.
I care enough to let You have full control.
Trusting You fully lightens my load, so thank You Lord for showing that to me, Amen."
Praying with you, dear Peter and trusting with you that God’s healing is already working miracles in your loved one’s condition. He is our Greatest Physician. We know He can do all things. We let go and rest in Him.
DeleteThank You Father for making a way and healing and blessing Peter’s family, in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen
Psalm 103:2-4
Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion.
Amen
ReplyDeleteLifting all in prayer today as requested. Expecting perfect outcomes as only HE will reveal.
ReplyDeleteAmen, sweet sister.
DeleteKnowing the Lord as your Shepherd:
ReplyDeleteGod is your Shepard, leading, guiding,
protecting, providing. He is your light,
comforter, salvation, strong tower, refuge, vindicator. You HAVE NO LACK!
He prepares a table in the presence of your enemies. You eat the VICTORY meal!!!
When under attack, pray Isaiah 54:17:
"No weapon formed against you shall prosper. And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord. And their righteousness is from me," Says the Lord.
And if you fall, mess up, pray this:
Miach 7:8 "Do not rejoice over me my enemy; When I fall, I will arise; When I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me."
HALLELUJAH!!!
Amen and thank you for the divine ammunition against the evil one! God is so much Greater!
DeletePraying with all of you as I end this day. I so enjoyed all of your comments and prayers. As always, my JC Family, you inspire me! Trusting in the Lord as I lay me down to sleep that each of us enjoy the victories we are sure to read about.
ReplyDeleteDear Jeanne, your sweet mom is on my heart and you, such a wonderful daughter.
Love and prayers to you, Audra, Brie and all of this precious family. God Bless each of you.
Thanks for your prayers for me and my good mom, dear Norah! Praying with you and for you. Love and blessings to you 😘🙏
ReplyDeleteThe enemy wants to break your spirit, break your faith. BUT GOD! He is your strength. Where you are weak, He is strong.
ReplyDeleteDon't give in to hopelessness and despair.
Magnify God instead of your problems.
God will not abandon or forsake you, and you need to trust, rely and lean on Him.
Meditate on God's Word day and night.
God gives you your joy and peace. He gives you strength to fight your battle.
Fix your mind on the promises of God. Fix your mind on the Blood Covenant you have with Him.
God has conquered all evil for you.
Do not lose heart, back down, grow weary or faint. Stay focused on God's Word.
Have spiritual ears to hear. Ask God what He needs you to do.
Be like David --- with mountain moving faith!
WHEN YOU ARE HANGING ON BY A THREAD, MAKE SURE IT'S THE HEM OF HIS GARMENT.
Mark 5:27-29 "When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because
she though, "If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed." Immediately the bleeding stopped and she felt in her body that she was freed from her suffering."
WE SERVE AN AWESOME, AWESOME GOD!!! HALLELUJAH!!! OUR GOD WINS AND WE WIN WITH HIM!!!
Amen 🙏.
DeleteJJ, what an awesome post for this day. If it’s ok with you, I may print this and place by my desk at work. Thank you for sharing your words with this group. God bless you!
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Thank you dearest JJ! Amen and Amen!!! Our God can do ALL THINGS. He can take the power out of the Hurricane and save His people. Praise Him for His Awesome Power and never ending Mercy. Amen. All of creation must obey His commands because He rules over ALL. We thank You Father God, for Your Mercy and Faithfulness. Save those in Florida who are in the path of Hurricane Milton. You can even change that path and take away its fury. We trust you to bring good out of this and many saved souls. Thank You for this and for answering our prayers and keeping our loved ones safe from harm. We know you are in charge and there is no reason to fear. Today we read: "Trust Me enough to let things happen without striving to predict or control them. Relax, and refresh yourself in the Light of My everlasting Love". We are resting in You and believing Your Word and Your Promises. "Even the winds and the sea obey You". Thank You for all this and making things right in our fallen world. We ask this in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen
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Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”
But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. So the men marveled, saying, “Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?”
Hallelujah and Amen Jeanne and JJ. May all the prayers of Your people be heard by You Lord and thank You for listening and answering us. We praise You Lord and all the glory is Yours. You are Lord of lords and King of kings! You are God Almighty and there is no other god but You! Thank You Jesus 😊. God bless 🙏.
DeleteJoining in prayers with you JJ and Jeanne. Thank you both for your prayers and encouraging words and scripture verses. May our heavenly Father's Presence be known by all mankind and in every situation 🙏. Hallelujah and Amen 🙏.
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