I am the culmination of all your hopes and desires. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last: who is and was and is to come. Before you knew Me, you expressed your longing for Me in hurtful ways. You were ever so vulnerable to the evil around you in the world. But now My Presence safely shields you, enfolding you in My loving arms. I have lifted you out of darkness into My marvelous light.
Though I have brought many pleasures into your life, not one of them is essential. Receive My blessings with open hands. Enjoy My good gifts, but do not cling to them. Turn your attention to the Giver of all good things, and rest in the knowledge that you are complete in Me. The one thing you absolutely need is the one things you can never lose. My Presence with you.
Psalm 62:5-8
English Standard Version
5 For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence,
for my hope is from him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
7 On God rests my salvation and my glory;
my mighty rock, my refuge is God.
for my hope is from him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
7 On God rests my salvation and my glory;
my mighty rock, my refuge is God.
8 Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your heart before him;
God is a refuge for us. Selah
pour out your heart before him;
God is a refuge for us. Selah
Revelation 1:8
English Standard Version
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
I Peter 2:9
New King James Version
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
James 1:17
English Standard Version
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
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Also, bookmark https://bibletags.blogspot.com/2019/06/jesus-calling-366-days.html to have an easy link to the entire year of these entries.
Heavenly Father, thank you for Your presence in my life and all the things You do for me and all the the gifts that have come from You. I pray that I focus on You and do not cling and fill my cup with your gifts as most are temporary. Only You can fill my cup and I desire to seek you in all that I do.
ReplyDeleteAmen Dear Lord Amen!
DeleteWe are free and serve an Awesome God. Amen.
Delete--Joshua W
Heavenly Father,
DeleteThank you for each and every one of your Blessings and just for who you are. Thank you for being my Lord and Savior and for being my God. Please watch over my Nephew in the final phase of the long battle that he has fought and send your Holy Spirit to refresh and give him strength to finish the task you have given him. In Jesus name I Pray.....Amen
Dear Jt, Praying for your dear Nephew that Jesus is right by his side comforting, strengthening, and guiding Him along his difficult path. May all things go according to God's plan and may your nephew find bright light at the end of the tunnel as God's Spirit revives and refreshes him. May God comfort your caring heart. Amen
DeleteGood morning God! Thank you for this new day, a chance to begin again to trust you, love you and praise you! ♥️✝️🙏
DeleteYou are our mighty GOD from the begining to the end pour your mighty Grace on us and blood on us today. Protect us in your mighty hands as we go threw this day. Protect our family and friends as we share this day together. Let it be threw your Grace. In Christ name I pray AMEN
DeleteAmen
DeletePerfect prayer for me! Thank you Lord for all you have done and continue to provide for me. Holy Spirit help me to remain steadfast in pursuit of you power and love. ❤️🙏
DeleteAmen! Thank you Father for your grace, mercy and unfailing love. I see your face in all the gifts I recognize and seek you more that I am grateful even for the thorns in my flesh that turn heart to you.
ReplyDeleteAmen. As I scroll through the prayer comments I was significantly touched by yours and I am in need of prayer to the point where I’ve been walking around with this thorn in my flesh countless years but I have become very thankful because the Lord God is worthy of our praises, bigger than our circumstances, the Alpha and Omega, Beginning and End. God bless you and Praise God for it’s all for His glory
DeleteIn today’s gospel reading (Luke 11:5-13), Jesus continues to teach His disciples (and us) about the priority of prayer. “Ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened unto you.” On earth, when we ask, seek, or knock, someone is moved into responding. In heavenly terms, we are not waiting for a response for the response occurred long before we even thought about asking, seeking, or knocking. It is seen in the Jesus and completed with the gift of the Holy Spirit. In prayer, we are not moving God into action, we are turning our attention to the love of God which we already have. As scripture admonishes us, let us pray without ceasing.
ReplyDeleteGod bless
DeleteAmen Amen
Prayer, keeos us with the ongoing goodness of the Lord. Like a refreshing spring of water that continues to replenish and cleanse, washing away that which has no use other than hurt to us.The good overcomes The evil everytime with Christ.
DeleteThe ongoing dialogue completes us and indeed frees us from lesser things. Thank you Lord for our beautiful language of prayer that regardless of our words uttered your Holy spirit translates to you from us. How perfect is the Fathers love? We will never know just how perfect, but in our terms overwhelmingly The most perfect that we will ever witness. I praise you for your perfect Love Lord it is above and beyond my understanding! I love that I am hemmed in on all sides with the perfect protection that comes from this love. This love that gave us your all, your precious Jesus. There is nothing greater than your love for you are Love. This love recreates more love and continues as the giving becomes the getting as we are filled with contentedness which becomes praise and thankfulness which translates to worship which solidifies our faith. This love process is perfect in Christ and so far reaching it can never be claimed by anyone as its creator but God!
Thank you Father your brilliance is brighter than any light I will ever see for you are The light.
I praise you Lord.
Amen dear Fern! Beautiful truth. In Him we have perfect Love that no one can touch. And we share that amazing love with others as His gift that keeps on giving! His light is brighter than any other, and in it we will continue to stand, praising His Holy Name.
DeleteGod bless you my dear Jeanne there is no doubt that you hear the lovely melody of The Lord.
DeleteBob and Fern, Your posts and prayers are timeless and just what I needed to read and fill my heart with. Thank you dear ones.
DeleteAgreed, Jeanne. Bob's post and Fern's reply are being copied into my JC "Keeper Archives". 👍
DeleteWhile greatly missing our Fern and BOB!, I am thankful for their timeless posts, that are refreshments each year, because Truth is always true, whenever you read it.
DeleteYou and yours remain in my prayers along with our entire JC Prayer Warrioring Family. Much Love, Brie
Bless you, Brie, and those you mention. Timeless indeed!
DeletePRAISE YOU FATGER, PRAISE YOU JESUS CHRIST, for another day, to gain wisdom, hold our tongue, become doers and serve YOU hole heartedly
DeleteFATHER I approach YOU through YOUR son our savior JESUS CHRIST, and plead for YOUR forgiveness Father, for I have isolated and have not come to YOU for counsel in all decisions, forgive me for my laziness, help me overcome the pain and discomfort so I may continue to be a productive servant of YOURS, not only scattering THE seed, but also accomplishing all YOU have set out for me to do
DeleteI praise YOU, and ask for healing, hope and strength to be given to those stricken by war, storms, addiction, poverty, abuse, sickness, grief, fill them with YOUR love FATHER, remind them of YOUR promises and soften their hearts so that those whom are lost return to YOU
in YOUR son’s mighty name JESUS CHRIST I pray
Amen
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Aba Father, thank you for loving me more than I love myself. Thank you for teaching me how to live you and others. Help me to believe in all your promises. Amen https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sIaT8Jl2zpI
ReplyDeleteOnce again, Jesus Calling was right on pertaining to a situation, where I received both admonition and encouragement from a sister in Christ regarding my thoughts and words. Todays reading likewise provided His encouragement and confirmation. Amen.
ReplyDeleteGod is amazing my clock didnt go off for work and my bro in law bill woke me up and I see Gods love in this and His faithfulness praise Jesus
ReplyDeleteSinging God's praises for Patty's perfect health! What a blessing to read. And our dear friend made it through surgery and they were getting him up to walk by afternoon.
ReplyDeleteAs for me, I can't thank all of you enough for your sweet prayers and believing. I think mine was pure exhaustion. The cough I've had kept me up the night before with so much drainage it made me sick the next morning. I ended up leaving work and coming home. Rested, prayed, slept, prayed, rested, slept...all day (actually on my knees at one point, which was a feat in itself, but I understood the need to do that) and I was able to keep my commitment last night. Then, I was home and in bed by 9:40! I listened to the Father re: various allergy-remedies and causes (feather pillows? dust?) and today our friend will give the house a good cleaning. We live by a feed mill and the variety of things flying in the air are causing a lot of the same symptoms for people.
Reading victories of others encourages us - reminds us of how personal our Lord and Savior is.
Today, is a new day (I always think of you, Maplewood NJ - thanking God for giving us another day). Sassy Mom - your victory thrilled me too. Praying for all of the other requests for our family members, decisions we make re: our own health (I too struggle at times with going to the Dr. and/or giving it to God - the victory is ours!). I'm thankful for Drs. and solutions that come from their expertise, but I also know my body by now and struggle with spending the money it costs when He has promised me perfect health when I believe.
"Turn your attention to the Giver of all good things, and rest in the knowledge that you are complete in Me. The one thing you absolutely need is the one thing you can never lose. My Presence with you." This was my answer for today. Preparing our home to welcome two of my besties for the weekend. We have had 11 children between the 3 of us and we've seen each other through trials, victories and always keeping God at the center for almost 50 years. We buried our dear friend a year ago this month and know she awaits the Return and we'll see her again. It will not be a sad memory, though we will certainly remember our dear one whom we all miss. We will share our concerns about "Life" and "The World," but we all know from whom our blessings flow and that we have the victory.
So, I ask for prayers for a wonderful visit, that my stupid allergies don't get in the way and that my home is a welcome respite as we gather and enjoy each others' company, prayers, goals and believe together for all good things for our loved ones. You, JC Family, are at the top of my list for praying specifically and seeing results. Thank you, thank you. This blog site is a daily reminder of the power of prayer. This is us:
"James 5:16
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
Have a blessed day - I will try to check in later as I often do to know how to pray. I rest in the knowledge that even if I can't, He knows and as we continue to believe for one another, the victory will come. The peace will abide in each of us. We know we are in His care.
Amen! Your post was inspiring and just what I needed. Thank you, Lord, for all things. Norah, I hope the time you spend with your friends is wonderful, peaceful and rejuvenating in all aspects! Praise God for the faith you all have. Amen. CO
DeleteNora, your message inspired me! Made my heart glad. It is wonderful to have close friends, as you do, to gather and share your stories with. My only true friends is the One and Only, God and Jesus Christ. My daughter's have become my friends, yet not a place to truly dive in with deep issues. My prayer is to have my husband and I to openly share dreams, laughter, goals, love, inspire one another. We marriaged 30 years now although been through many rough patches along the way. Will admit, we have become live in strangers but still hold on taught for our business, children and for our two grandsons. We have become harden when it comes to be open with our deepest feelings. It is where I love and admire our daughters relationships with their husbands. They share openly without offending one another. I pray that their lives will flourish and especially to have God in their marriage and in their life. For that my husband is not a believer and my children including iyr son, who have followed my husband ways, such as not attending church and our son had listened to my husband that the Bible is a fictional book. It hurts to know what my husband has embedded into my family. Apologize for getting off track. It is something that which is heavy on my heart. Currently, I work a full-time job that takes me await from concentrating in our business. I am overwhelmed! I am concerned about the heavy debt collection that has been a nightmare for over 15 years and now has garnished my pay. It has caused stressed in our marriage. I is need help as God has been by my side. I am ever so grateful for my God who has helped me in my life. I would not be where I am today, spirituality! Is I must go as I am needed! Thank you for listening!
DeleteSweetAngelGirl - Praying God's blessing on you and your loved ones. You are in my heart and prayers.
DeleteGod bless you sweet angel girl. As out friend often says here... Stay close to the vine.
DeleteDear SweetAngelGirl. Praying that God will guide your finances to a place of security and self sufficiency. My he also open the eyes of your husband and your children to see the beautiful light of Christ in you and eventually with God's help and guide them to seek Him for themselves and come to Him in repentence and a hunger to be redeemed and saved. I pray this for all of our loved ones who do not know Jesus. Also that God will open your husband's heart and rekindle his love for you. I understand and can relate. My husband loves me dearly but he is not romantic at all. I'm a hopeless romantic so it is sometimes difficult for me. Praying also for a believer to come into your life soon and be a real friend to you. Much love.
DeleteSweetAngel Girl,
DeleteYour name makes me smile, please know you are precious and adored by our King and loved perfectly...yes! Romantic, sensitive, gentle, strong, dependable, caring, intuitive, powerful Yes! All sides of the coin you are loved! I too long for a different kind of love from many, yet God can satisfy All our needs... so they point me to Him. He nods in agreement " yes you are not being properly loved here on earth" He agrees, our humanly version is flawed by sin, inescapable. My needs unmet are then turned over to "He" who delivers every time, coating the failings of others with His grace and in turn giving my eyes a new layer of understanding. Directing me how to love them more. Unthinkable sometimes, but it always works as the Lord reveals those vulnerabilities that I have incorrectly categorized. My need for romance comes unexpectedly and often clumsily and I recieve it. "God can do exceedingly and abundantly more than we can imagine" I am witnessing a marriage changing a blossom is emerging. I will be praying for you and all the marriages on this sight to be reborn into our true hearts desire. To be content in what we recieve and view it all as the love we need, every piece of it building us to who we are intended to be.
God bless you as you continue to honor God with your love for Him and His children. God will amaze you with what He can do, I have witnessed it in my life!
Keep praying I will be praying right along with you!
xxoo
Is it that Only God can give us that sweet deep soul saving love we crave and desire? And Human spouses and children don't give it because they can't?
DeletePraying with the warriors for you Sweetangelgirl. The Lord loves you & cares for you more than you could ever imagine. He knows your heart and the desires you are waiting to see come to pass. We love you and will continue to lift you up🥰
DeleteDearest Fern. How I loved your post and love your beautiful heart! You have just wrote volumes to my own heart. Praying with our JC family for Sweetangelgirl and for you. The only one who knows your need for romance and to be loved deeply here on earth, and treated in the right way, is your loving God. He knows how you yearn to be appreciated, cherished and loved. I'm glad your marriage is blossoming even if it is slow progress. Amen: God can do much more than we can ever imagine. I pray all those who are in need of sincere and complete love and appreciation put that need into the Savior's Hands. He is our Way Maker. We know we're absolutely beloved to Him, and He delights in us as we delight in Him. I pray someday my good husband will surrender himself to Jesus, and also in my heart pray my husband's heart will change and he will look at me with the same love he did when he married me 39 years ago. I am so grateful he is a good, honest and devoted husband. But I would be thrilled if he took my hand when we walk or put his arms around me while we watch tv. These little things would mean so most to me. He always says: "Delicious dinner. Thank you so much." He says I love you. He helps me with the daily chores and is always there when I need him. But I have cried because I need some real romance in my life, and a man who lifts my hand to kiss it because he cherishes me. Sappy post but true.
DeleteThank you all for your loving, inspirational, kind words and prayers! It means the world and for us all in JC! Amen! Touched my heart!❤
DeleteThank You Lord for blessing me with Your presence, love, mercy, peace, protection,direction and a loving JC Family. I am blessed.
ReplyDeleteAmen Sassy Mom, good morning to you, Norah & the whole JC loved ones🥰. My shout out for me today is keep me humble Lord. Pride can sneak in quickly. Just as I think I'm in control of my thoughts, word & deed, "hello"! Things start to unravel, hmm, I wonder why? Don't let me slip into that cage Lord, get trapped & crying out for help. Hold my hand into this day unfolding before me knowing I can do nothing without you. I live & move & have my being in you. "You are the culmination of all my hopes & desires". Amen.
DeleteAmen to Sassy Mom and Jan. Dear Lord, please show me in the depths of my heart that I need You every hour. As I navigate the ups and downs of life, give me assurance that You will use everything (especially my short comings)for Your divine purpose. In Jesus's Name, Amen and Amen
DeleteJan, I prayed the same today. Lord, replace the pride in my heart with humility, before You really have to knock me of my pedestal. I consider myself a pretty humble person, but God showed me my hidden pride. As you said, Jan, pride does sneak in.
DeleteGood morning Lord and jc family. Thank you, Jesus, for giving granny the strength and patience to care for my grandsons (Magdalena, my daughter, goes back to work on the 21st) prayers please. Yes, Norah,I know what allergies are about, Lord have mercy on us. Thank you Jesus for the rain in Texas and thank you for our JC family. The power of prayer has been revealed here on this holy ground. May God keep pouring his amazing grace over all of you. May you feel his everlasting love and peace always. Come Holy Spirit.
ReplyDeleteLoveconquersall--- So appreciate your uplifting prayers for this Awesome JC FAMILY. I just soak them in! I do believe this site is indeed on Holy Ground! All praise, honor and glory to our Lord. Great blessings to this incredible JC FAMILY!
DeleteMissing you Loveconquersall. I am still praying for you, Magdalena, and our precious babies, Jairo, and Mateo. Much Love, Brie
DeleteA beautiful morning fill with Your mercy, grace and possibilities, welcomed me, and I am blessed and delighted to walk through it armed with strength to resist all the fear and doubts from the evil one! Thank You Lord for Your OHHHHH...so FAITHFULNESS!
ReplyDeleteOur Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the end, thank You for being the Giver of life and sustaining us every step of the way! To YOU this morning, all the Holy Spirit has prompted me to say is:
THANK YOU FOR WRAPPING US IN YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS THROUGH JESUS CHRIST THE ONLY RIGHTEOUS ONE!!
Blessings and Peace to all this wonderful Friday the Lord has made. REJOICE and be GLAD in it!
Maplewood NJ
Amen! Amen! God bless you and yours more!
DeleteAmen dear Maplewood! Feeling thankful to be wrapped in a white garment of Righteousness in Christ, and feeling so beloved to belong to Him always.
DeleteAt the cross, You beckon me
ReplyDeleteYou draw me gently to my knees
And I am lost for words, so lost in love
I'm sweetly broken, wholly surrendered
Have a wonderful weekend all! Stay close to The Vine.
Thanks Suzanne R for the reminder. God, I am asking You to keep us forever faithful, hopeful and loving You so we stay connected to Your Vine, allowing You to consume us rather than talitrids and gribbles. Amen.
DeleteMissing and praying for you, Suzanne R, yet I know you are staying close to the Vine. Much Love, Brie
DeleteThank you to all in this JC Family! You are blessings to me as I read each day. I will be saying prayers for each of you this evening. God is good!
ReplyDeleteI am struggling a bit more than usual today and am not sure why. Jesus, I trust in You! I know You are by my side. Thank you for the gift of faith. Without You, Lord, I am nothing. Stay away, evil one. God is my Savior! "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above..." CO
Father, You are my everything. You know all my troubles and hear my cries. I pray that You will help me Lord, in Jesus name, Amen 🙏 🙌. Thank You Jesus. Bless You Lord and bless Your holy name with all that is within me. Thank You for all my blessings and benefits Lord. Thank You for loving and forgiving me. Thank You for Your mercy and grace. As long as You are with me Lord, anything is possible. Praise the Lord continually and always.
ReplyDeleteSo perfectly prayed and stated, Janet. AMEN!
DeleteThe spirit of your prayer, dear Janet, reflects God's absolute and complete love for you. All is well and all will be well for it always has been well. God be with you!
DeleteThank you dear Janet. I share in your most beautiful and sincere prayer. Amen!
DeleteAmen Janet! Thank you for reminding me to be in a state of Thanksgiving. It's 3:58 a.m, sciatica woke me up, thank you Lord. Reading last year's post, I smiled as Norah sought the Lord for allergies. I'm with you Norah, Drs. & Meds. Have their place, but first & foremost I go to inquire at the Temple, to the God who created & knows this body. He has in the past shown me what to do for sciatica, but of late I have been too busy & have neglected to do it. Hello! Thank you Lord for reminding me! Thank you Jehovah Rapha! As dear Janet posted, "as long as you are with me Lord, anything is possible. Praise the Lord continually and always". Amen. Hallelujah!
ReplyDeletewhat has the lord showed you to do for sciatica pain...I have suffered for over 10 years with daily pain...nothing i have tried elevates the pain for very long ..help please
DeleteIn addition to Jehovah Rapha, finding the right chiropractor that takes time with you and knows their stuff can make all the difference in the world. That along with them giving you the pertinent stretches to counteract the sciatica and doing them each day is key and proactive in keeping pain away. Praying for you both.
DeleteStretching is key. I have also had amazing pain and aches relief from a "giant" Therarub massager that one of my chiropractors recommended. Praying for your relief.
DeletePraying for and end to your sciatica, and God's healing Hand to relieve you of your pain. NJS and Audra's solutions sounds good. Give them a try! Even if you are wary about going to the chiropractor in these Covid times, call and he or she may have some advice for you. May God guide you to the help you need.
DeleteFather, please put Your healing hands on Jan and give her the relief she needs. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always.
DeleteDear Unknown, I do what NJS & Audra mentioned. I just got lazy which you cannot do. I also use Cajeput essential oil (diluted with a carrier oil) when the pain starts to bother me. It's AMAZING! But I try not to get to that point. As for the stretches, go online, search for sciatica stretches and you should come to some different choices. Hope that helps.
Deletethe massager https://www.walmart.com/ip/TheraRUB-Percussion-Double-Head-Electric-Massager-14-Foot-Extra-Long-Power-Cord/163668040 and also, a homeopathic cream that is awesome - Topricin
DeletePraying your sciatica isn't bothering you too much dear Jan. Thanking God for answered prayers and healing of all of your weaknesses and your DH too.
DeleteThank You Jesus! You know everything that needs healing and You are so faithful.
Thank you Lord for answered prayer. My sister Ana feels better; her fever
ReplyDeletegone. Thank you all for your prayers. Yes, it is allergy time again for me and for many. We know what to do to feel better and we thank you Lord. I pray for all my brothers and sisters in Christ. We hunger for you sweet Jesus; we seek your face for you are our strength, our hope, our all. Keep us safe, Lord..pour your holy spirit on us. May you all have a blessed Sunday. I love you my family in Christ and pray daily for my JC Warriors.
Thank you Lord for touching Ana. Thank you for answered prayers.
DeleteHe is the Mighty God and the Great I AM! praising Him for Ana!!
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Thank you for your prayers, LCA. And thanks be to God for His favor upon Ana and for you during allergy season, a time when God's creation is doing what it needs to do for the good of the world. Be blessed yourself as well. God be with you.
DeleteHalleluia! Thanking our Father for taking Ana's fever away. Will keep her in my prayers! God is so good. Amen Loveconquersall, He is our strength, our hope, our comfort and One True Love.
DeleteHallelujah and Amen 🙏.
DeleteThank You Heavenly Father God for healing and renewing Ana and make our Trust in You stronger than ever. During her season of blessings, would You keep all of us constantly thanking You, The Generous Provider of all our good Gifts? Amen
DeleteOOPS! MAKING our trust...
DeletePraying Ana is back to perfect health and has tasted the goodness of the Lord.
DeleteThank You Lord for lifting me out of darkness and into light. I receive Your blessings. Thank You for Your abundant love, mercy, provision and guidance.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Sharing in that lovely prayer dear Sassy Mom!
DeleteAmen 🙏.
DeleteYes, Sassy Mom. His Light in my darkness makes a world of difference to me and I am grateful for it. Dear Heavenly Father God, Would You enjoin us to Sassy Mom's prayer, drawing us all closer to You and helping us all see the light and clarity You are shedding on our situation to keep us from becoming driftwood? Amen.
DeleteLoving Jesus, Thank You for a bright and cool Sunday morning to once again rejoice in Your Presence. Thank You for being eternal, consistent and permanent in Your Holiness, Wisdom, Power, and Truth and Righteousness. This is Your character and You will never change and this is Your nature that is from everlasting to everlasting. Thank You for GRACE that saved me through faith and not of myself, never of my works, but God’s gift (Ephesians 2:8-9). I pray this in Jesus name. Amen.
ReplyDeleteFrom the beginning to the end, Jesus has always existed and always will exist. He is the same with our eternal God the Father. This connection is found in Isaiah 44:6 which says, "I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no God." And further in Isaiah 48:12 that says:"I am he; I am the first, and I am the last."
The Book of Revelation also identifies our Lord as "Alpha and Omega" and ends assuring us that He is the "Alpha and Omega". Jesus Christ is God incarnate. He is the “Author and Finisher” of our faith (Hebrews 12:2), and this signifies that He begins it and He takes it through to completion. John 1:14 also tells us that: He is the totality, the sum and substance of the Scriptures, both of the Law and of the Gospel! Because of this truth, we have been lifted out of darkness into God’s marvelous Light’! Hallelujah to the KING!
Dear Jesus, We thank You for being our Alpha and Omega in Your eternal nature, through Your role in creation, Your sustaining of the universe, and in Your fulfillment as the Messiah. Thank You, that One day You will make all things new (Revelation 22)! Amen.
Sending Sunday blessings, and peace to all.
Maplewood, NJ
In the coolness of even an AZ morning (60's), twin bd sis, I join you in praise of our forever Lord. And praying for the day when all things will be made new forever and ever. "Come Lord Jesus!" (Revelation 22:20). And on that day, the whole JC family will finally have the chance to be together. God be with you.
DeleteAmen Amen Amen sweet Maplewood! He is everything to me and Unchanging and Has always been perfect, loving, powerful, merciful, compassionate, all knowing, almighty, and always will be, and He is mine! What a Blessed Assurance!!!
DeleteAmen 🙏.
DeleteAmen. Maplewood NJ. Although it is still shorts and flip flops hot here where I am, I can still remember all His Gloriously Beautiful Autumns that I was blessed to spend in New Jersey with my wonderfully loving Aunts, Uncles and Cousins!
DeleteSounds good to me dear Brie! Wish I could still wear shorts and flip flops. It's beginning to get a little too cool for that. I mail fall leaves every thanksgiving to my son in California so he can touch them and see the colors. I'm thankful we're getting more seasons in our lives. God is so good! I'm sure you miss your dear family Brie. May God bless them all!
DeletePraying for each of us as I re-start my day for the second time. Allergies are here again for me too, Loveconquersall! I went back to bed, prayed, knew my hubby was praying for me too and now I am restarting this day, prepping for fellowship soon.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is heavy as our youngest son and his wife just experienced a miscarriage. They are trying for #3 and were so excited. Family Dynamics are at play again as some don't respond as compassionately as hoped for. It's gray here and I feel it in my bones with all that has happened with our house(s), of late....lots of hard work and this 'ol bod is tired.
I loved the devo again this year, as I have for several. As always, God's Word via Jesus Calling meets the need of the moment. I am giving all of my heavy heartedness to Him Who NEVER fails, is always there and has promised to sooth and protect. I will do as encouraged, "Turn your attention to the Giver of all good things, and rest in the knowledge that you are complete in Me. The one thing you absolutely need is the one things you can never lose. My Presence with you."
Lifting each of you, your health, great test results, protection and guidance in all things we seek from Him. He has already provided - Lord, help my unbelief. Keep me on YOUR path and I pray that I don't veer to the left or the right, but trust in You, Lord. Praying for words of wisdom for my dear Daughter in Love and my sweet son, whose heart is so loving and giving. Let them see Your Love, Father. I'm so thankful they know You. Turn my other children's eyes toward you, as well, please. Let them remember their deep roots in Your Word and Love.
Thanks to all of you for your posts and for reminding me, Maplewood, that 'One day' He 'will make all things new.' Praying for your family, too, SweetAngelGirl and for your Nephew, Jt and your light heart, Sassy Mom. I pray all of this in the name above all names, Jesus Christ.
May the peace of the holy spirit be upon you and your family as you endure this time. His presence is always with you so you will never be alone nor do you need to be afraid. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏 🙌. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always.
DeleteOur Dear Norah,
DeletePraying for all. Dear Heavenly Father God, Would You renew, purify and smoothe out the knots in our families, making our Trust in You stronger than ever before? And Would You help us stand where we are now planted with complete confidence in You?
Amen.
Praying for you and your family Norah. Allergies taking me down too...but this too shall pass, it always does.
DeleteThe one thing i absolutely need is the one thing I can never lose. My Presence with you. Thank you Jesus, I trust you Jesus as your light diffuses some disturbing dreams. You never leave me, fear is not an option. Praise be to God!
ReplyDeleteFather, shine Your perfect light into the darkness of Audra's mind and allow it to overpower the fear. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always.
DeleteDear Heavenly Father God,
DeleteWould You draw us all closer to You and help Audra see the light and clarity You are now shedding on her situation? Thank You Jesus. Amen.
Amen Audra praying for sweet dreams filled with love not fear
DeleteDear Audra, My Bible member had a clear, real and scary dream last night and I just happened to call her this morning. She said she needed to tell me about the dream and it was God's guidance telling me to call her. We talked for a long time and I told her to have an intimate talk with the Lord about the dream and do it today. I said Be not afraid, He knows your future and He cares about you.
DeleteAudra I'm sorry you had disturbing dreams. But God knows your heart and how you feel inside. He is ever at your side and He is available. He sees your trust in Him. May He fill this day with His sweet peace and may tonight bring much sweet rest and good dreams. Amen
FROM JAMES 1: When you ask Him, then be sure that you really expect Him to tell you His Answer, for a trusting mind will be as settled as a calm sea that is soothed by the breezes and every decision you make will be certain, as you move in a straightforward direction toward Him. Ask in Faith, and expect the Lord to give you His solid answer.
ReplyDeleteBEACH DEVOTION: DRIFTWOOD
FROM 1 Corinthians 16 Keep your eyes open for Spiritual Opportunities; stand true and connected to the Lord in faith. Act like Whose you are. Stand strong. And whatever you do, do it with Kindness and Love!
Driftwood forms when trees are swept under and away by a sea who never returns them to shore to grow as they once did when they were well rooted and connected. Once adrift, then tiny organisms called talitrids and gribbles consume them from the inside out. What better way for those tiny enemies to render the tree useless as a tree? This sounds similar to me when I am in a quandary of doubt and drift away from trusting You. Or maybe question is Your Way really worth it? Or maybe someone I trusted let me down? Or I'm angry or frustrated or impatient? Or I have a new promotion or relationship or hobby that leaves little time? Whatever. God, I am asking You to keep me faithful, hopeful and loving You so I stay connected to You rather than become driftwood for talitrids and gribbles to consume me rather than You.
MY PRAYER FOR US:
Dear Heavenly Father God,
Would You draw us closer to You and help us see the light and clarity You are shedding on our situation to keep us from becoming driftwood? And when we are experiencing a season of blessings, would You keep us constant in thanking You, The Generous Provider of the Gifts? When we begin to drift, would you immediately help us get back to shore for replantation while we still have roots left? Would You then renew us, repurify us, smoothe our knots, and make our Trust in You stronger than ever? Would You help us stand where we are now planted with complete confidence in You?
In Jesus Name, I ask. I seek. I knock. I thank. Amen.
JC: I AM THE ALPHA AND OMEGA OF ALL YOUR HOPES AND DESIRES, THE 1ST, THE LAST, WHO IS, WHO WAS, WHO IS COMING! MY PRESENCE SAFELY SHIELDS YOU, ENFOLDING YOU IN MY COMFORTING LOVING ARMS!
Amen 🙏. That is a beautiful prayer Brie. Thank you for sharing and I want to join you in it. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always.
DeleteBrie I love this and love you.
DeleteThank you this reminds me to allow Gods strong current of love to be strong in me. To not allow my thoughts to drift away where they always find a space to complain and judge.( not loving) To stay with The Lord! Thank you for your continued prayers for my family, God continues to be working allowing small generous pieces to be seen at a time. Still waiting for a bigger picture to emerge but trusting God with that. I know He will blow me away! Love to you lovely!
Dear Janet and Fern, I must confess that God's Holy Spirit had to endure a million reasons why I did not want to post this today. [Too cold in other parts of the country for the beach, too late in the day for JCers to read. Yada. Yada.] The Holy Spirit finally said your name is not Whine, it is Brie. Post it because I am God's Holy Spirit and I said so. I am sending some peeps in the room who can benefit from it, just as you did. So just do it (or else?) Not wanting to give opportunity to talitrids and gribbles to consume me from the inside out, I wholeheartedly said, Yes Lord! Yes Lord! Yes Yes Lord! Amen.
DeleteThanks for being two of the guideposts that once again remind me, God's Holy Spirit always was, always is and always will be right. My part is to Listen and do as He says. Amen.
Amen
DeleteAmen! Return in the evening to remind me how I started my day, only to find new nuggets of wisdom and blessings to end my day. Thank you all!
DeleteThanks Brie for all you post at all times. You always encourage my heart. We are blessed that God is adding more seasons to our lives. May the Spirit of God continue to work mightily inside you guiding you to share the wisdom from above. May our God always keep us from veering the right and the left so we can stay firmly grounded on the straight and narrow that leads to Glory. Love you, Sis!
DeleteAnd here we are in another year and the blessing of what you come and write in this forum is timeless and continues to bless us. I've always loved the beach stories and am thankful to be here to read them. I'm so glad you listened to that voice of the Holy Spirit and said YES!
DeleteMe too, love you Brie!
DeleteOh my dear Sister Norah, How sorry I am that your son and wife had a miscarriage. They must feel so very sad. Praying for their comfort and guidance. May God wrap them up in a warm soft blanket of love and assure them that the best is yet to come. I know your heart is heavy as well. I pray for His comfort to ease your sorrow too. Praying for your allergies. When they are getting bad, have a cup of warm tea. It does help to some degree. Also wearing masks and gloves at times when allergens are present may help. God will guide you to relieving your allergies. God knows everything and He is a mighty resource and a very present help in times of trouble. Rest in Him who cares for you. Much love.
ReplyDeleteNorah-joining Jeanne in prayer for your children. They are also God's children & loves them even more than you do. He is in all the sadness they are experiencing with this loss. Will continue to ask the comforter to descend on them. I've experienced this as a grammy to a baby that I've never set eyes on, yet I know I will meet this little one in heaven one day.💕love & blessings to you & yours.
DeleteBeautiful Comfort dear Jan, and truth. God bless your sweet heart.
DeleteThank you, dear JC Family. I will share my day with you tomorrow, as I assimilate all that has happened since my first post. Your words are balm to my soul. Thank you, each and every one. And, know that you are in my prayers as well. I've read them and lifted them to Our Father and will continue to as I finally go to sleep. We are blessed! <3
ReplyDeleteLifting up our Brandy's John in prayer for Gods healing as he has his first colonoscopy today, Oct 11. Praying for relief for him and praying that all is B-9. Thank you Father God for your continual love and for your healing. We love and trust you. Thank You for Your Presence which safely shields John, Brandy and all of us because You are enfolding us in Your loving Arms, They alone lift us into Your marvelous light. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
ReplyDeleteJoining your prayer for Brandy's John's colonoscopy and good results with no polyps. May he soon be rejoicing because of the faithfulness of God. Amen. We are enveloped in perfect love, light and peace at all times. Too bad we often forget we're in God's presence. It is a blessing when we return to our first Love. He never leaves us. We leave Him.
DeleteFather God, Thank You guiding John's colonoscopy and giving him good results, healing all of his weaknesses, and also for reminding all of us to stay in Your sweet Presence and Light in Jesus' Name we pray.
Joining in prayers with you both. Father, let good results, relief, and restoration be Your gift as Your healing touch and presence flows through. Thank You Jesus. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
DeleteAdding my prayer with our sisters for good results on the colonoscopy procedure. In Jesus' Name, Amen
DeletePrayers requested for an equitable and fair assessment of our property's Hurricane IDA damages. In Jesus' Name I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. I yield. Amen.
ReplyDeletePraying God will provide you with a good and fair assessment of your property's hurricane damages. Wait on the Lord and trust in His guiding Hand to make all things right.
DeleteThank You Father for answering our prayers for dear Brie and all the prayers of our dear JC Family.
Father, may Brie's hurricane damages be taken care of by Your loving hands and in Your perfect ways. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen. Peace be with you!
DeleteOr do you presume on the riches of His kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? (Romans 2:4). Oh, how abundant is Your goodness, which You have stored up for those who fear You and worked for those who take refuge in You, in the sight of the children of mankind! (Psalm 31:19). Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. (James 1:17).
ReplyDeleteLoving Father, thank You for all the blessings and benefits You have given me. You are so amazing and I am always in awe of You and what You do. You are so magnificent. There is no one or thing that can hold a candle to You and Your ways. You are God Almighty -- the One and Only! Thank You for all You do and all You are. Thank You for being the best Father ever. You are the Creator and You are sovereign over all things. Help me to not take You or the blessings in my life for granted and to always know that while I enjoy the blessings, You are my delight and love. Things will come and go, but You and Your love are eternal. Thank You Jesus. I praise You Lord always. You are my saving grace. Thank You for my salvation in You. You have already given us the greatest gift of all. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
Thank you faithful sister for sharing God's Word and your beautiful prayer. Amen and Amen! He is the One and Only. Our Creator and Potter. All true blessings and peace come from Him and His love and His reign are forever. His presence is always with us. We are so blesssed. Dear Janet, Trusting in our God that the best is yet to come.
DeletePrayers please my dear JC family. At this point I, my husband and 2 of our children have covid. I'm not sure the status on everyone yet today. When I went to bed it seemed like everyone was getting worse. My chest is congested and hurts. So I'm going to take a long hot shower (sitting down of course). So I can clear this up so I hopefully can help my husband with our 4 year old. I appreciate you interceding for us.
ReplyDeleteOh dear Terri, Prayers are coming to our Lord for you and your family. Feel better soon and be healed. God Bless you and yours as you receive the blessing of the power of prayer.
DeletePrayers are going up for you and yours right now, our dear Terri, and will continue until all are well.
DeleteFather God, Your daughter Terri and her beloved family are struggling with Covid. Thank You for keeping their bodies strong, their lungs clear and speeding up their recovery unto perfect health. You can do all things and we trust in Your faithfulness in their lives. Praying with my family here for answered prayers. Thank You good and faithful Jesus. Amen.
DeleteJoining in amplified prayer for today's requests. Adding another for a friend in the midst of brain tumor testing and treatment. This will be a critical week for recovery. Thank you!
ReplyDeletePraying for your friend dear Audra. God is greater than her tumor. May He heal her, comfort her and amaze her doctors. He will be holding her hand every moment of the way. Thank You Father for this and all our requests in the powerful Name of the Risen Lord, Christ Jesus.
ReplyDeleteVictory report! A year later, this friend has had multiple brain surgeries to remove tumors and treatments to make sure they stay away. He has come out of a difficult season grateful for positive outcomes. Nothing short of a miracle. To God be the glory behind the great medical team the patient believes has saved him.
DeleteSo happy to hear he is doing well by the grace of God and his strong faith. God is so good and faithful
DeleteThank you Lord for your Word, your mercy, and your grace. Lifting up my family and the JC Warriors today.
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Amen dear SC. Thank you. May God bless you and take care of you, and your dear ones too.
DeleteAnonymous- what a wonderful prayer this morning.
ReplyDeleteSC Anonymous
Jeanne - what a wonderful example you are to Rebecca. Taking care of elderly parents is a joy but taxing and sad at the same time. Rebecca is fortunate to have a neighbor like you to pray for her and help her.
ReplyDeleteLifting up Rebecca, her dad, and you.
SC Anonymous
Lifting up Rebecca, her Dad, their circumstances, and you Jeanne to the Throne of Grace.
ReplyDeleteDear Jeanne, your devine appointment with Rebecca once again displays the loving nature of our God. Knowing Rebecca's need to be comforted, He knew your heart would be obedient to His calling, a very willing servant to carry out the Master's plans for this hurting soul. I will be praying along with you for her & her dad. Blessings on your day🙏💞🌈
ReplyDeleteThank You Lord for Anonymous & the prayer she has shared with us. Bless her mightily in Jesus name, amen!💞🙏🌈
ReplyDeleteHe is our 'All-in-all'."Turn your attention to the Giver of all good things, and rest in the knowledge that you are complete in Me. The one thing you absolutely need is the one things you can never lose. My Presence with you."
ReplyDeleteActs 17:28a 'For in him we live, and move, and have our being;'. WE ARE complete in Him and without Him we can do and are nothing.
Amen.
What a meaningful prayer & "thank-you note" to our Heavenly Father, Anonymous. Perfectly and wonderfully said! Joining my JC siblings with gratitude for you and your prayer.
ReplyDeleteAhhh, Jeanne - what a blessing for Rebecca and, for you, too. My Monday Nt. Ladies group started in a situation much like Rebecca's. Our friend was going through some gut-wrenching things with her daughter and when I asked her, "Who are your girlfriends?" she said, she didn't talk to anyone about this (small town, privacy, etc). We got together with her and have been going strong for over 7 years. I will pray for Rebecca and that she knows how much she is loved by her Heavenly Father; that she knows it's Christ in her. I'm sure she knows that to a degree if her faith is strong, but you, Jeanne, will bring that home to her everyday. As I was reading your post, I pictured you inviting her on a walk with you, if Mass doesn't work out with the care of her Dad. Praying for that whole situation!
ReplyDeleteAnonymous --- WOW!!! Fabulous Praise Prayer for Such A Time As This!!! We need to PRAISE, PRAISE, PRAISE the Lord like never before!!! The Lord is about to bring about
ReplyDeletegreat changes. The TIDE is turning! Hold on tight to our Lord!!! HALLELUJAH!!! JJ
Thanks for all the prayers for Rebecca and her good Dad and your blessings dear family. We are all instruments in God's Hands. I was thinking of ways to help her too. But Norah, Thanks for that great advice! I should ask her if she wants to go for a walk with me and just listen to her heart and be there for her. God will lead me to a way to ease her pain. Thank You Jesus
ReplyDeleteAmen dear Anonymous! What a wonderful prayer! Gathering right in. Amen and Amen. May God bless you in every little way.
ReplyDeleteAmen to that dear Peter. We need Him in every part of our life. He has equipped us well for all that He has prepared for us.
ReplyDeleteMy twin sister and her husband just lost their good and loyal dog, Augie. He was around 15 years old and had a respiratory infection and died last night. He was a great dog, companion and friend. Thanks for praying for their comfort and for God's light to guide them through this wilderness, and ease their sorrow.
ReplyDeletePsalm 34:18 The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart,
And saves such as have a contrite spirit.
Praying, for them and the furry family member, whose body they must put to rest. May all the good memories live on. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteWhat a divine appointment, Jesus. I'm praying for both of you to be led by His Spirit, and then to follow, follow, follow...
ReplyDeleteAdding my thanks for compassion in action - God sends to all in divine appointments. Love you Jeanne, faith full to his invitation to comfort others.
ReplyDeleteThanks Audra for giving cia a new meaning = compassion in action!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that, Brie!
ReplyDeleteHello family! Been a while and hope you are all well. I wandered off as the evil one led me astray. Been battling some of those demons and could certainly use the prayer support, as you have mine. Focusing on the Alpha and Omega, the Creator, who is in control and has the final say; victory over sin and death through the precious blood of Jesus!
ReplyDeleteI have been praying for you Rich, and I'm so glad your eyes are back on Jesus. Victory is won because you're back on track with the Lord as your Guide. We are all human and flawed but we must try to follow after righteousness and the Spirit and turn away from this fallen world and it's empty promises.
DeleteI greatly appreciate the prayers Jeanne and the powerful reminder! 🙏
DeleteWelcome back Rich C, you were missed.
DeleteYou have my prayer support, Rich C
DeletePraying for your twin, Jeanne, her DH and the time they had with Augie. I think of the doggies, kitties, bunnies, guinea pigs (Lucy & Ricky), that we have had over the years and the comfort they brought and my heart goes out to your twin (Janet? My brain is too full to remember her name, for sure. Sorry, Jeanne!). The last week and now, 2 days, has been somewhat overwhelming, but God has blessed us immensely. My "Ladies" (i.e. Monday Nt Ladies I mentioned earlier) rented a cabin in Hocking Hills and my DH encouraged me to go (more or less begged - LOL!). It was lovely - reading in the sun (while they hiked), Yoga on the hillside on Sat morn, prayer time, Hot Tub time; lots of good food time - I came home relaxed and rejuvenated, as was my DH, having spent time with 2 of our sons watching games, teachings and 'rolling their own.'. Since then, the home renovation continues - I juggle my computer(s) between upstairs and down and last night out to our Breezeway b/c our TV has suddenly decided its 8 yrs old and expired. Sigh. Then today, we received a call from the Cardiologist saying they want to do, 'one more test.' SOOO tired, but also giving it all to Him Who cares for us. We have lots of questions for the Dr tomorrow and still awaiting the Oncologist's test results.
ReplyDeleteIn times such as these, we have no choice but to, "Turn your attention to the Giver of all good things, and rest in the knowledge that you are complete in Me." Amen and amen (thank you, Peter, for pointing that out). I will head to bed tonight a thankful woman, trusting my Lord and Savior to ease us into the next steps.
Praying for each of you - all of you - that you, too, will have sweet sleep, knowing God is on the Night Watch.
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You remembered right dear Norah! Janet has been sending me beautiful pictures of Augie all day. She said she's waiting on God's comfort and she needs it. Our prayers surely do help. Sounds like that ladies getaway was just what you needed dear sister! It sounds like it was wonderful and you feel renewed and restored. Our God is so good to find you a way to feel fresh and new again. And I'm so glad your DH also enjoyed his time with your sons doing what they love. That new test- Just give it all up to the Lord to handle. Get some rest my dear sister. I love your gratitude and trust. Amen! Be Not Afraid. He goes before you always. Thanks for your prayers especially for my dear sister Janet and her good husband David. Their hearts are heavy but their faith is strong. God will bring rest to their weary hearts of sorrow. Amen! God is on the Night Watch. Sleep well in His love and Presence.
ReplyDeleteReading these older posts affirms God’s faithfulness that He has shown to us and He continues to show. I am facing an incredibly busy day. But I know we serve a faithful God Who builds us up in strength and covers us with His unchanging peace. Together we can do it all things. God knows how many things I must accomplish before my sister Janet and her husband arrive tomorrow. I am more than a conqueror in Christ Jesus. Lead me Lord to Your will, not mine.
ReplyDeleteFather God, Thank You for inclining Your ear to our pleas and strengthening and equipping all of us for a fruitful and victorious day that gives You glory. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. Amen
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Peace be with you 🙏.
DeleteWhat a perfect verse to start our day.
DeleteSC Anonymous
Thanks! Peace and love to you too!
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ReplyDeleteBegin your day with the Armor of God and God's blessings by offering your best to Him, thanking Him, and allowing His light to shine through your life.
ReplyDeleteAmen 🙏.
DeleteAmen
DeleteWhat a great reminder, Sassy Mom. Thank you and AMEN!
DeleteAmen Sassy Mom! God helped me do my best caring for my Mom. I thanked Him many times. He gave me so much strength too! He is good and faithful.
DeleteLet love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. (Romans 12:9). You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11). Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. (1 Timothy 6:12). And the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, that no flesh should glory in His presence. (1 Corinthians 1:28-29).
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Janet!
Delete“Every good and every perfect gift is from above.” Praising God this morning that my SIL received good news from the oncologist yesterday. Yesterday was the first appointment with this doctor who does research specifically on metastatic breast cancer. The dr feels like it is very very early and can be treated for many years. PTL. She will still see her oncologist today and another one later this week for another opinion.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU all for your prayers.
SC Anonymous
Praise God! Trust Him in all things.
DeleteHallelujah for another victory and for answered prayers. I love good news of God’s faithfulness!
DeleteToday's reading reminds me of King Solomon in his early days, when he asked for discernment (wisdom), 1 Kings 3. God blessed him with far more than he asked for.
ReplyDeleteHoly Spirit, what adventures do you have planned for me today? Praying for our safe travels to Annapolis.
ReplyDeleteHope and pray you arrived safely. Have a blessed trip in His presence and protection.
DeletePsalm 62 in today's devotion reminds us to “Trust HIM at all times, O people; pour out your heart before HIM; God is a refuge for us.”
ReplyDeleteWaiting on God is an ACTIVE ACTION, that involves trusting HIM, coming to HIM in prayer, worshiping HIM, serving HIM, and accepting HIS invitation to be intimate with HIM about what is in our heart." May I Just Do It ✔️ today. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Amen dear Brie! I am trusting Him with every fiber of my being to guide my Mom from this world into His loving Arms. She is not doing well but I am with her to help her with every little thing. That is a privilege. God is holding us both so tight because we trust in Him.
DeleteOur Country (WORLD) desperately needs CPR
ReplyDeleteChrist, Prayer and Repentance!!!
Beautiful Truth!!
DeleteLove the CPR!💕
ReplyDeleteCPR. STAT!!
ReplyDeleteYour Presence mercifully shields us and our brothers/sisters all over the world especially in the Holy Land. What the enemy meant for evil you will bring to good to those that love the Lord-Amen and Amen! Bring our divided nation together Lord for the Abraham accord- the decency of moral law. To honor God Jehovah and Elohim for this day and all our earthly and heavenly eternity that is gifted to us now powerfully.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Father, Save Your People and change the hearts of the ungodly! Bring Peace to this land and comfort to all those in all kinds of pain. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeletePraying with you all for our world. God is so much greater and Good will overcome Evil. God’s Word and promises are reliable. We can stake our very lives on the truthfulness of His Words.
Praying for traveling mercies for my sister Janet and her husband David who are flying in from Missouri in the morning and all those traveling. May God surround them and all if you with a mighty hedge of protection. Thank You Father for this in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
ReplyDeleteIt will be so good to see them and hug them. My Mom will be so happy to have them with her too. God is so good.
Psalm 34:7-8
The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him,
And delivers them.
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good;
Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!
Praying for traveling mercies for your sister and her husband. Thank you for the encouraging words of scripture. God bless 🙏.
DeleteThanks dear Janet but that was last year's post. But you and I can pray now for traveling mercies for all those who will be on the roads today and for God's help for all those suffering the aftermath of both Hurricanes. Thank You Father for this in Jesus' Name. Amen
DeleteHeavenly Father, thank You and bless Your holy name. I praise You Lord always and thank You Jesus. Lord, please pray for me. You know the struggles, burdens, and spiritual battles that I have been facing. You know them better than I do. I can't do this on my own or without You. I need You Lord! I feel like the enemy has been "chipping away" at me and pulling me and my thoughts, heart, and mindset away from You and I don't like it. The enemy is so subtle in what he does, but I know that You are stronger than him! You are the Mighty One who saves! Please help me, O Lord, save me from this trouble and these attacks from the enemy that have been coming against me for years now. I'm weary Lord. I want and I need our relationship to be the way it was and even closer and stronger than ever! I praise You Lord and I thank You Jesus! I trust in You Lord. My help comes from the LORD! In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeletePsalm 145:18 -
Delete“The Lord is near to all who call on Him to all who call on Him in truth.”
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength an ever-present help in trouble.”
Janet, lifting you up out Father this morning.
DeleteDear Janet, be at peace knowing the truth about the God you serve.
DeleteHe will NEVER leave you or forsake you! Discouragement is one of the tools the enemy uses, along with doubt & fear. By calling on the power of the Holy Spirit through prayer you are on the offensive end of this battle & the enemy knows it. Keep praying & believing. The blood of Jesus covers you from head to toe. Proclaim the power of the blood!, these are the weapons of your warfare! Hallelujah!🙏🙏❤️
Perfectly stated, Jan, for Janet and all of us. We must wear our Armor of God each and every day and with that, remember His Hedge of Protection surrounds us like a shield, dear Janet! Praying for you and all of this awesome JC family! In Jesus' name, AMEN.
DeleteMy Father God, I come before You, standing in the gap for your beloved daughter, Janet. Lord, You see the battle she has endured for years, and You know the weariness that has come upon her. But I Declare today she is NOT alone. Your Word says that No Weapon formed against her shall prosper, and I stand firm on that promise (Isaiah 54:17).
DeleteFather, I ask that you surround her with Your Mighty Angels, guarding her on all sides. Strengthen her with Your power, Holy Spirit, and let her not grow faint or discouraged. Renew her hope as You promised in Isaiah
40:31. Let her rise up on wings like eagles, run and not grow weary, and walk and not faint.
In the Mighty Name of Jesus, I bind and rebuke every attack of the enemy, every lie, every scheme, and every stronghold that has tried to take hold of her. I Declare Your Truth, that she is MORE than a CONQUEROR through Christ who loves her
(Romans 8:37). Fill her mind with peace, her heart with courage, and her spirit with the assurance of VICTORY! You set a table before her in the presence of her enemies and she eats the VICTORY Meal! HALLELUJAH!!!
Lord, let Your light shine in every dark place, casting out all fear and doubt. I Declare her freedom in Jesus' name, believing You are her Defender, her STRONG TOWER, and her DELIVERER. Let her STAND in the POWER of Your WORD, and the AUTHORITY You've given her.
Thank You, Lord, for hearing my prayer. I trust You will bring Janet into a NEW SEASON of VICTORY and REST. I Pray and Believe in Jesus' Mighty Name, AMEN and AMEN.
Amen and Amen! This is a season of Victory for our dear Janet! Thank YOU JESUS!!!!
DeleteFather God, You are mightier than the devil's evil plots and traps and You fight our battles. I thank You for surrounding our dear sister Janet with a mighty hedge of protection and surround her with your angel armies. May Your Spirit move inside her and guard her from any evil influences or temptations that threaten to separate her from Your Love. She belongs to You only and we know You will protect her from any harm, or spiritual attacks. She is covered with Your Armor and the Saving Blood of Your Son, Jesus Christ. She is a mighty prayer warrior and we are surrounding her with our prayers that these trials will be over and Your Peace will Reign in her. Thank You for answering this prayer and all our prayers and for leading our dear sister Janet to all joy, peace, good health, fulfillment, comfort, love, and all you have prepared for her. We thank You for standing by Your Word and keeping Your Promises, in the Name of Christ Jesus, our Risen Lord and Savior. Amen
ReplyDeleteRomans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
and:
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
Thank you Jeanne 😊. Sorry for not noticing the date of the post above. But the verse is exactly what I needed this morning. God works in mysterious ways and He is ALWAYS good! I am so grateful for your prayers 🙏❤. Peace be with you and God bless!
DeleteDearest Janet! I am so grateful to have you as my beloved sister. I'm praying that God is already fighting your battles!!! Rest in Him! Peace and Love always. Jesus RULES our lives!
DeleteSo wonderful to know we are conjoined with the Lover of our Soul.
ReplyDeleteYes dear Peter! And the Keeper of our Heart!
DeleteI feel compelled to share my morning observation from on high. This morning's sunrise was breathtaking. Many in our area and across the country observed Northern Lights last evening and recent sunsets have been beautiful. There are comets, star and planet line ups and all kinds of things to call us to LOOK UP. Meanwhile, the evil influence seeking to destroy thru floods, hurricanes, tornado events is met with kind deeds, compassion and assistance.
ReplyDeleteTo me there is no doubt that spiritual warfare in the realms above us is heightened. Remember! GOD WINS!!!!
Hallelujah!
No, I'm not "high". The Lord showed me this observation this morning 🤣♥️✝️
DeleteMy Dear Audra --- Your observation is spot on! There is INTENSE spiritual warfare taking place. BUT GOD!!! We WILL NOT FEAR. DEFEAT IS NOT IN OUR FUTURE. HE ALWAYS CAUSES US TO TRIUMPH IN CHRIST JESUS!
DeleteGOD WINS AND WE WIN!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
And, Lord, we thank you for ALL the BREATHTAKING BEAUTY You allow our eyes to behold, for all the WONDERS of CREATION that reminds us of Your GREATNESS!
A JJ comment.🤗
DeleteThanks dear Audra and JJ! God always WINS! Greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world!
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