I am God with you, for all time and throughout eternity. Don't let the familiarity of that concept numb its impact on your consciousness. My perpetual Presence with you can be a continual source of Joy, springing up and flowing out in streams of abundant Life. Let your mind reverberate with meanings of My Names: Jesus--the Lord saves, and Emmanuel--God with us. Strive to remain conscious of My Presence even in your busiest moments. Talk with Me about whatever delights you, whatever upsets you, whatever is on your mind. These tiny steps of daily disciplines, taken one after the other, will keep you close to Me on the path of Life.
Matthew 1:21, 23
English Standard Version
21 “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.
23 Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and they shall call his name Immanuel”
and they shall call his name Immanuel”
Acts 2:28
English Standard Version
You have made known to me the paths of life;
you will make me full of gladness with your presence.
My Prayer
Lord, you are my Savior. You have saved me. Continually, each day, I fight sin in my life. It is present, but it is also a reminder that I need you and you have saved me. You didn't just save me, but you are with me, throughout life. Keep me near to you. Even in the busiest moments of my life, help me to know that You are near, fighting for me, cheering for me, carrying me, taking me through the struggles of life. Talk to Me and help me to talk to You so that you are the one in my life that I am speaking to daily. This is how I stay close to you by being reminded that you are close to me.
Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. If you haven't already, please purchase the book and support the author.
Also, bookmark https://bibletags.blogspot.com/2019/06/jesus-calling-366-days.html to have an easy link to the entire year of these entries.
Dear Lord, continue to make your self known to me through the many ways you are revealed to me during my day. Please keep not only my eyes but my heart, open to your constant availability to me. Amen
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thank you God, for showing me what you want! ♥️🙏
DeleteHe never leaves, he never lets go. An EVER PRESENT love of my life.
DeleteThank YOU dear FATHER for my life oh I cry out to You with joy as I know YOU hear me! How blessed the person who serves and loves the LORD is.
Delete“Don’t let the familiarity of that concept numb impact your consciousness “ FATHER , forgive me for taken YOU for granted, help me be mindful in every moment of my life. Please continue to soften the hearts of those slowly returning to worshiping YOU, protect our children in this world, help my dear friend and his family continue to seek GOD & stay sober.
Please pour YOUR HOLY SPIRIT upon me and lead me in ways that glorify YOU only. Shelter my children, prone their hearts and minds and fill them with YOUR Spirit. Help my son to make his decision on baptism please. Suddenly he’s “scared “ help me assure him through YOUR word, prayer and continuing to show him how YOU have and are changing me
I praise YOU Jesus Christ, and know regardless of what is coming, YOU are a part of it. No matter who our leaders are YOU are still in control 🙏
In JESUS CHRIST beloved name I pray
A🙏❤️
This prayer share speaks volumes to me. Oh, how good our Lord is. Omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent and LOVING. Today, may I walk right beside this God. Praises today, all day for His goodness.
DeleteThe devil is the one who is scared that another child of God is to be baptized. Declaring this hesitation is OVERCOME BY THE NAME OF JESUS!
DeleteThese tiny steps of discipline...you and I live in times that abhor discipline. Oh, there is a plethora of resources that advise us how to be healthy in body, mind, and spirit and we even admit that we should practice those things, but we don’t because we don’t want to. We take pleasure in indulging our fleshy desires and there is a multitude of opportunities to do so. There is quite a gap between what we desire and what is good for us. In the Garden of Eden, you and I knew what was best for us and yet desire to gratify fleshy desires trumped eternal wisdom. Discipline involves bringing our desires under control and living within the parameters our Heavenly Father has established for our overall health and well-being. Discipline becomes easy when we desire to be holy as our Father in heaven is holy (Matthew 5:48). I have discovered that this admonition of Jesus is not a demand that we be holy (because as long as we are in the flesh it is an impossibility) but that we desire to be holy. For those things which we desire we are willing to discipline our self to attain. Lord, come to my assistance; make haste to help me.
ReplyDeletePlease pray with me for the discipline to thank God for all my blessings, all day everyday!
DeletePraying with you Brie. Woke up in gratitude for my blessings. I will do my best to follow after the Spirit instead of the flesh and after righteousness instead of the world.
DeleteI must hurry off to Church. My choirmaster doesn't want me to miss the first song. Will be back later. Wonderful devotion today and pray.
Thanks Bob, Your teaching on discipline already started my day well. We must have control over our emotions, thoughts, actions and words to follow hard after Him. Lord thank you for helping us!
So true, Bob. I love the phrase make haste to help me. But I live the tension of knowing what is needed and often willfully choosing something else. I appreciate this focus on discipline and desire. May our hearts align and our wills support God’s aims for us in this day.
DeleteThank you Father for helping us all be more disciplined in expressing our gratitude and in matters of faith.
DeleteJust arrived at church early. Sitting here thinking of you,my JC family. Thankful for this blog and for being able to pray for all of our requests. Have a blessed day. Thanks Bob for your insights always. Madfox, you and your family on my heart. Jeanne and Brie, you lift me up. Mindy, Spokane
DeleteDear GraceTakesTime, Sometimes we are so intent in begging Him to help us, we miss the fact that He already is assisting us if we just slow down and realize it. Sometimes, I just blurt out: Oh You knew that already! He sees when His children need Him even before we ask. Let's try to be on the same page as our ever present Help and not look back or ahead. Just stay in the present with Him.
DeleteThanks for the reminder,
DeleteHe is here all the time
He is here all the time
Waiting patiently in line
He is here all the time!
Nice little poem Brie!
DeleteThanks Bob may we remember to ask God to discipline our thoughts and our actions throughout the day. Amen
DeleteDiscipline is part of discipleship. I have tried to keep quiet in His Presence for a while, to let Him speak, to hear His voice, but found it very difficult to rein in my thoughts, even for a few seconds. I said,"Sorry Lord, I'm finding it difficult to keep quiet." He said," All little children chatter". I didn't expect that, and burst out laughing. I sensed He laughed too, and smiled at me. I suddenly realized what a wonderful relaxing relationship we had, that our relationship was more important than me trying to keep quiet. He doesn't need me to keep quiet, He talks over and through my thoughts, interjecting as He pleases. My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is quiet delightful :)
DeleteI love this!! ❤️
DeleteLove this share, Peter JFL! I to love it when the Lord shows my his humorous side. For me it comes in noticing the literal. Feeling blessed today for a perfect intervention in getting a ride from the stadium to our hotel last evening. While in the quay of hundreds of people waiting, I struck up a conversation with a rider who's car was approaching. You guessed it, same hotel and we jumped in with him and paid for us all upon arrival. We all got blessed!
DeleteGod I need please help my kids
ReplyDeleteGood morning family.
ReplyDeletePlease lift up the men that I am serving this weekend during our Tres Dias retreat. Please bless those are serving and those being served that the presence of the Holy Spirit make himself known as we strive to carry the good news of the Gospel. Thank you all and have a blessed day.
Dave, covering you and everyone at the retreat in the Blood of Jesus and trusting the Holy Spirit to take over! Jesus reigns in VICTORY, and this gospel is going to be preached no matter what the devil does!!
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Come Holy Spirit to Dave and all the men attending the three day retreat. We lift them up to the Lord.
DeleteDave D - Joining JC Warriors in prayer for your week end retreat. Be blessed as you and those who are serving reflect the beauty of Jesus to those being served.
ReplyDeleteFather, thank You for the gift of life today and thank You for all You do. There is nothing about me that You don't know. May ALL my weaknesses be turned into Your strength. Thank You that Your Presence never leaves me, You are with me all the time. May I stay with You all the tome too, no matter what card life deals me.
ReplyDeleteYou know every detail of my heart, my concerns, my thoughts, plans and even my anxiety, can't hide from You. I lift each one up to You. I cry out to You in my heart, from the depths of my soul, on bended knees, on stomach, standing, pacing about and all the while, You hear me, see me and attentive to my communication with You. Awesome God, I THANK YOU!
I know through faith, that the BEST is on its way. Thank You Lord.
My JC family, here's s challenge for us today via this devotion, let's stay in the habit of communicating ALL our thoughts to the Lord. He delights in our conversations with Him. His Presence gives us peace and Joy that can not be described. The bible says 'in His Presence, there is fullness of joy, at His right hand are Pleasures forevermore'! May we step out in faith today trusting only in the ONE who loves us unconditionally and can meet our every need.
Stay blessed family and Thank God You Are Forgiven! Happy Friday.
Maplewood NJ
Amen, M N J!!
DeleteAmen, Amen, Amen! He abides with us always so why not talk to Him all through the day. When we invite Him into our daily activities they become joyous times, and the chores are done to His glory. Thanks dear Maplewood!
DeleteAmen! I'm taking with the Lord about anxieties for traveling in potential stormy weather, about the wonderful people we met on this trip, about how much fun we had, about my family and friends, about the JC prayer warrior family, about repenting for my undisciplined behavior and my desire to get serious about being more disciplined. I have plenty to talk about with HIM all day, every day! Thank you folks for your prayers for traveling mercies for us as we make our way safely home to northern CA.
Delete"The Power of Being Thankful" devotion tied nicely with Sarah's this morning. "Father, I thank You that You have provided all of the discipline and self-control I need. Help me to renew my mind according to the truth of Your Word. I thank You that, with Your help, I can live a disciplined, overcoming life."
ReplyDeleteHoping that you saw the results of your prayers yesterday: my friend's surgery went very well - results next week, but, "no surprises," which I count as a blessing.
The young traveling couple did well - safe and sound.
My co-worker is about to have her baby and I could tell by her calmness that, your prayers were reaching her heart as God blesses her.
My daughter will be in town this time tonight, though I may not see her until tomorrow.
For today, I will focus on prepping my home for family and friends. My husband and I are taking our little grandson on his first Field Trip. Praying for another good night's sleep tonight. What I got last night was healing and just what I needed.
Praying for each of you and yours. Dave D: praying for your retreat.
God Bless you all, JC Family!
Thanks Norah, I just ordered the Power of Being Thankful book as part of my attempt at "helping" the Holy Spirit discipline me to be thankful for all God's blessings all day, everyday!
DeleteAmen! Thankfulness and Praise! We don't start our day without them and we walk with them till we close our tired eyes to sleep.
DeleteYes Jeanne, Thankfulness and Praise are The True Reasons for the slogan,
Delete"Don't Leave Home Without It" Blessings!
Very true! That made me smile too😊
DeleteThe power of being thankful sounds like an amazing book . Please send it to Kenya when you are done with it!
DeleteI will be happy to mail you the extra copy I keep for giving.
DeleteTo what address shall I send it?
Thank you all for your prayers for my mom yesterday. Her biopsy results came back clear- no cancer! Praise God!!!! It must have been a shadow they saw on her tests. We are all relieved as you might expect.
ReplyDeleteI am headed to Galveston for a much needed 4 day girls weekend. Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Stay connected to The Vine.
Hooray, Suzanne R! Enjoy your Girls Weekend!! You will have much to celebrate.
DeleteNorah
Amen that is wonderful news !
DeletePrayers are with you David D. Amen.
ReplyDeleteJust Praise God for His Goodness. Thank you for Everything. Blessings
ReplyDeleteGlory and praise of our Lord Jesus Christ and love of God in union with the holy spirit be with JC Warriors. Happy weekend to all.
ReplyDeleteJC: "I am God with you, for all time and throughout eternity"...
ReplyDeleteSince our adult kids still have not been advised nor my mother, I've only shared my situation with two Christian friends. One is not communicating much (but that isn't unusual) and that's okay, as I think some will see this diagnosis as having to think about their own mortality. The other has checked-in nearly every day via text or a call since learning several days ago... even offering to drive me to appointments.
JC friends, God is already using this illness and me for the Kingdom. Today, I saw the impact to a third, very close Christian friend in a powerful way late this afternoon. I openly "witnessed" of my solo "mountaintop" sunset encounter with God. In today's world, I was able to play the song, and he got misty-eyed, audibly gasped, and was taken aback when Tasha sang: "I can hear my Father singing over me, It's gonna be OK, it's gonna be OK". For the first time as close male "macho" friends, he told me, "I love you and it will be okay." Yes, I did in turn tell him, "I know you do and I love you!" (which is new for me with a friend).
He then said he heard this same phrasing from another Christian brother who stopped to pump gas several years ago, and had been praying about a horrible situation... a man on the other side of the car saw his anguish, walked over and said, "hey buddy, it's going to be okay" just as the tanked filled and popped the nozzle. He looked down for a second and then started to comment and no one was there. Not another car or person anywhere...
Logical conclusion? God provides what we need at just the right time, if we are in connection with Him though the Spirit, and if we are open to hearing Him. "Be still and know He is God," Brothers and Sisters. Amen.
Father, please hold Madfox in Your loving arms and heal him like only You can. You know exactly what he needs and I know You will give it to Your faithful son. You are so compassionate and kind Lord. No one compares to You. In Jesus name I pray, Amen 🙏. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always.
DeleteMadfox,
DeleteMy daughter and I each had separate encounters of the kind you described about the Christian Brother at the Gas Station. Although I could never prove who it was, I never doubted WHO IT WAS! I will always remember and cherish the moment. Thanks for sharing. As yesterday's devotion reminded us, I choose you more for your weakness. Our encounters seem to have happened in our weakest moments. Reaffiming truth to when we are weak, then He is strong!
Praying The Blessing on you and for you and our entire JC Family. With Much Love, Brie
Also reaffirming today's verse, "You will make me full of gladness with Your Presence."
DeleteBrie, "I believe, There are angels among us..." Great song from the band: Alabama Album: Cheap Seats, 1993.
DeleteThank you Janet.
DeleteAll: A recent official Alabama remake of the song: https://youtu.be/y_4Xfj2LRSA
AMEN, AMEN! "God provides what we need at the right time, if we are in connection with Him through the Spirit and if we are open to hearing Him"!
DeleteGod be with you through it all brother.
Maplewood NJ
MadFox - Your faith is incredibly strong. Your compassion to others is admirable. In the midst of your difficulties, you continue to help us all know Jesus is always with us. Take care. Praying for you. KS
DeleteKS, so sweet but too kind. Trust me, I feel very weak in my faith, and as a type A, so NOT in control. I fact, my life, personal and professional are OUT of my control, although if we are honest, our lives never are in our control. I have come to understand over the years and especially now that I must trust in God's mercy and be like the Son through this trial. I WILL FALL SHORT, but He will pick me up as He holds my hand through the Rocky paths ahead. In Him and Thanks again KS, with Agape. Amen
DeleteMadfox: I just finished listening and crying my way through the great song, "I believe, There are angels among us..." The tears washed a deep place in my soul, thankfully remembering God's Angels showing up so I wouldn't let go.
DeleteThough I rarely share my Angel Stories, I am forever thankful for them! Thanks again for putting another song into my mouth! Blessings.
Brie, my pleasure, I know you're a "songbird", and this is a fairly unknown song by Alabama. As you experienced, there truly are angels among us... Agape. ❤️🙏🖖
DeleteYup! I'm a Fleetwood Mac and Kenny G Songbird and a Jimmy Buffett Beach Bum!
DeleteI love this exchange Brie and Madfox. Oh how our God adores you both. Keep sharing angel stories, Brie, as appropriate. I believe these too, overcome the enemy as Jesus’ blood does. Praising God with you for His mercy today!
DeleteBrother MadFox, with your post, my devotional thought resounds in my soul. The reading raised the question, 'Would you rather be free from suffering or free from love? To be free from suffering means you will experience less love. To suffer will bring about love.' Your post shares beautiful experiences of love you are having and why...because you are suffering. You could be free from your suffering but then there will be less experiences of true love with which you have been blessed. Imagine if God choose to avoid suffering...there would be no love in the world. Because He was willing to suffer by coming in His only begotten Son, we are loved and can show love. Suffering can bring out the best in us and others. So should I pray that this miraculously goes away for you? If I do, I also will be praying away the wonderful moments you are experiencing. Because of love for you, I indeed will pray and leave it up to God to work all things for your good with much love along the way. God be with you.
DeleteBob. Well said. Suffering, miracles, breed faith through His love, and love conquers all. Love your wisdom and you!
DeleteThank you for sharing the song, Mad 🦊! I love the lingering finish.." and guide us with you loving light." I cherish my angel stories and when I talk about my past to those that want to know me better, I always have one to share. I also can say for a fact that the discipline of checking in with JC readings and posts has increased my awareness of signs and wonders in my day to day life. My love is more genuine as I pray for all who ask and those who don't. Guide us with your loving light, thank you Jesus!
DeleteDear MadFox, I too had tears in my eyes after listening to that beautiful song. I can think of several times in my life when I knew God had sent an angel to help me or my family. He knows exactly when we need some help and He doesn't disappoint us. You are going down an uncharted road and your strength is in the Hand you hold and the faith you stand on. I will continue to pray for a miracle but like Bob said, suffering leads us to more love. God showed His complete love by sending His beloved Son to suffer and die for us so we could be freed from the bonds of sin and the misery of this world. Now we who believe are tethered to Heaven by our faith. This gift cannot be taken away by any situation, illness, catastrophe, or evil in the world. I pray that as you walk each day in His brilliant light, and the joy, peace and hope we only find in Christ, you will find your life is being enhanced beyond your expectations because you are trusting in His promises as you have never trusted before. God works in mysterious ways so we may just say: Yes Lord. Thank you. I understand and I love you.
DeleteMiracles breed faith through hIs Love, therefore,
Delete"I'm Looking For His Miracle"
I'm Looking for His Miracle
I expect His impossible
I feel His intangible &
I see His invisible [2x]
[Bridge:]
His Sky is the limit
To what I can have
[Repeat x3]
Just believe and receive it
God will perform it today,ay,ay,ay
Just believe and receive it
God will perform it today
I'm Looking for His miracle
I expect His impossible
I feel His intangible
I see His invisible [X2]
[Bridge:]
[Vamp:]
I expect a miracle every day,
God will make a way out of no way [x6]
Just believe and receive it
God will perform it today
Hey, Hey, ay
Just believe it and receive it
God will perform it today
[Repeat Vamp exiting (X5)]
What a great song! Enjoyed listening, Sister! We’re all waiting for a miracle for many but especially for dear MadFox
DeleteThank You Jesus. You are in me and I in You. I love when I hear You say this to me Lord. You are always with me. Praise the Lord continually and always.
ReplyDelete♥🎶🎶♥ THE BLESSING
DeleteThe Lord bless you
And keep you
Make His face shine upon you
And be gracious to you
The Lord turn His
Face toward you
And give you His peace
As we receive, we agree
May His favor be upon you
And a thousand generations
Your family and your children
And their children, and their children
May His presence go before you
And behind you, and beside you
All around you, and within you
He is with you, He is with you
In the morning, in the evening
In your coming, and your going
In your weeping, and rejoicing
He is for you, He is for you
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His Face to shine upon you and be gracious to you
The Lord lift up His kindness upon you and give you peace, now and forever more.
Amen, Amen and Amen! I receive in Jesus' name!
DeleteGod bless you as well.
Maplewood NJ
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DeleteAmen and Amen, Janet and Brie! How blessed we are that He knows our comings and goings and abides in us always as we abide in Him.
DeleteThanks Brie. I just loved your comparison of sea gulls to God's blessings. So very true. Our praise and thanksgiving go up and more of God's Blessings come down! How sweet are His Words and Promises.
The LORD is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Psalm 28:7
Loving Father, Thank You for sending Jesus Your Son, who did so much more than enter our humanity. He lived among us, showed us the way to You our Father, and then paved the way through His death on the cross. Thank You for always being with us. You are Omnipresent, everywhere, all the time. Thank You for Jesus who is the mediator between us, as our Redeemer, Savior, and Friend. You looked upon this sin ravished world two thousand years ago, and saw our hopelessness and all our fail attempts to make ourselves right with You. Then You came to us, something we could never do on our own. When Christ came to this earth, He became “God with us.” Father, thank You for speaking the creation into existence, and sending Your Son to become a human being, making His home with us!! Thank You for choosing us ‘in Christ’ before the foundation of the world ans thank You for Your Presence that is ALWAYS with us. We thank and glorify You in the name of Jesus Your Son, and our Savior. Amen.
ReplyDeleteEphesians 1:3-4 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love."
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Nice! Amen.
DeleteThank you Maplewood NJ. I received this thanks to God from whom all blessings flow.
DeleteFor all, I am praying God's peace that is easy like Sunday Morning! Amen.
God’s Blessings to each of you, today. Loved the Christian Brother at the gas station and the seagulls....special prayers for my Christian brothers and sisters in need of special prayers. All is well......
DeleteAmen! How blessed we are to have been chosen before we were even born to belong to His Family. And I thank Him for leading me to belong to this family who I love. Let us do our best to walk in righteousness, love and mercy, and always remember that in His eyes, we, with all our faults and imperfections, are Beloved.
DeleteI've been listening to THE BLESSING and ANGELS AMONG US as I read and pray and thank God for His matchless ways to love us and protect us and give us His Peace and His Rest.
ReplyDeleteMadFox, my Brother in Christ, how I've prayed for you and will continue to do so. Yes, my dear hub received his 6th year of being clear, this last Tuesday. We go every 4 months for blood work and results. His Dr. looks at him and almost gets weepy with thankfulness. God has used my husband's situation as a beacon of hope to so many over the years. In my job as a Caseworker, I've been able to share with people that God DOES heal and restore, as promised. A woman came in my office one day in tears with her Dx in her hand and the fact that her SS Disability STILL had not been approved. She was so upset that she couldn't even pronounce Multiple Myeloma but I knew exactly what she was saying. I was able to help calm her, help her get her SSD and also attend her Family Fund Raiser that helped pay so many of her expenses. She, too, is alive today to help others. I think of the times I've chastised myself for sharing 'too much,' now I'm glad that I did, because as you said, it is another connection we have.
So many times this week, I've followed the 'nudge' to call someone and check on them. Last night, it was a call to a dear friend of 48 years who actually fed me God's Word in HS. We have stayed in touch all of these years, though not as often as we'd like due to being in different states. She has cared for her sister for over 20 years and is so tired. She said, "Isn't God amazing? To put us on your heart - again - and get to hear y our voice, well it was just what I needed." That is not said to glorify me or my actions, but to remind myself that God will tell us and when we listen, we all get blessed. Bob, your teachings have confirmed that so often lately and I thank you.
I love how God has kept you under his wing, MadFos, with sunsets and songs and prayers and spiritual blessings (which I was just reminded by Dear Maplewood). He will continue to as you go through all of those 'unknowns. He will give you the words for your family and walk with you each step of the way. I know you know this - just confirming, Brother.
Today, our family will gather again - this time to celebrate all of the October birthdays. I had a list a mile long yesterday and very little of it was completed due to be physically and mentally whipped. So, I rested. And now, today I must jump in and double time it! :) I will have some help from family but most importantly, I have God in Christ in me and will rest in that knowledge as He leads me step by step in ways to bless my family. Once again, Sarah's JC post is so appropriate!
Continued prayers for each of you precious Saints on this page. Love and Blessings to each of you.
Norah, Those little "nudges" always lead to joy and unexpected mutual comfort. Have a wonderful party!
DeleteMadFox and Norah, Things happen for a reason. It's no accident, Madfox, that you have a wonderful resource in Norah and her dear Husband. That was just one more bright spot of light in your wilderness. Rejoice and be glad! You are well taken care of.
Norah, I'd love to talk with and or hear about your husband and the treatment he did as I'm at that point of needing to decide who to use and where. unfortunately, I need to keep anonymous (but not to you/your husband obviously).
DeleteWhat a blessing to finish my day reading the sincere love poured out to this family God created. Thank you Lord that because of your perfect love and your presence that dwells in us we can pour that love out to each other. It gives me great joy to read the love that's poured out to any and all who are part of this beautiful JC Family. With love and prayers, TERRI
ReplyDeletePraying for you Terri. Thank you for your love and prayers!
ReplyDelete7:30 am my daughter wakes up saying good morning at the top of her voice ! She has the joy of the Lord every single day ....thank you Lord for this bundle of joy! The sun is shining bright as I open the windows, thank for the beautiful weather in Nairobi ! God has blessed us with a new day , let us choose to stay close to Him throughout this day ! Whatever may come my way show me how to react...Holy spirit you are welcome here .
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that your daughter wakes up with the joy of the Lord in her heart. Such a wonderful blessing! Peace be with you.
DeleteWhat a blessing to you Min. May that Joy and gladness for a new day always grace her walk through this earth. Thank you for sharing. Give her a hug from all of us💕
DeleteHow awesome to wake up hearing her spirit-filled voice announcing the new day with such gladness in her heart, Min! What a blessing indeed!
DeleteAgreeing with the others.. what a blessing!! Be Blessed and thank you for the smile.
Delete♥️♥️☀️
DeleteDear Min Ahadi, What a great gift that your good daughter is filled with the joy and peace only found in believing in the Risen Lord! She surely adds sunshine to all your days! Enjoy the beautiful weather and all of God’s blessings!
ReplyDeleteThank You Bob for Your wonderful teaching and powerful sermon on Job! God’s Spirit was indeed working mightily within you. You reap what you sow! I was blessed to behold your good fruit for the Lord! Keep shining His light to His glory and for His people! Thank you my good and faithful brother.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jeanne! Your prayers and love make all things proceed in a godly way. God be with you!
DeleteAs Paul Harvey used to say, "and that's the rest of the story". In this past year, it is remarkable the "angels" who have lifted me up and.or been there physically despite the covid issues that we've all had to deal with... the rest of the story for me is that healing, suffering, and love are intertwined by the Father in surprising ways and all we need to do is keep the faith and squeeze His hand as we traverse the varied path in front of us. My healing over the past year is an amazing journey when seen in hindsight...
ReplyDeleteI'm grateful ti each of you for all the prayers here on this blog that have been said and typed over this year, and consider the JC BLOGGERs as ministering angels. With true agape for you all, thank you for such kindness and positivity in the Spirit. He will always "lift us up". Amen.
MadFox, you are such a blessing to many and a testimony to our Lord. He is always faithful and true to His children. He is the Great, Divine Physician -- our Healer and Miracle Worker! So glad you are doing well. God bless!
DeleteDear brother MadFox, the sustaining power of the Holy Spirit that has held you through this journey, has flowed mightily unto each of us in each of our trials. You've shared freely the goodness of God in your difficult walk and it has moved us, blessed us, inspired us and strengthened our faith. Your plight has not been in vain, it continues to produce fruit. Be blessed, be held and be well in your soul. We love you💕🙏.
DeleteAmen, Madfox. Grateful for your testimony and for all here!! ❤️
DeleteYou are never far from my mind and prayers nor any who come here, MadFox. I join with my sisters in expressing our gratefulness for sharing your arduous journey with us while still having joy and sharing that joy with others with the same dx as you have. You, MadFox, are truly remarkable and inspirational and I feel blessed to know you through this site as I know others are as well. May this be a day of feeling strong and having more energy than usual. Feel all of our prayers cover you today, MadFox, like a wonderful blanket of love and healing! In Jesus' name, AMEN!
DeleteAnd through it all you gave back to us MadFox.
DeleteYes, Sir, Mad 🦊, I only add my love and appreciation for you to all that is written here.♥️
DeleteDear Brother MadFox, You are so special to our JC Family and we are so grateful that through your many challenges, you continue to share your heart, faith and thoughts with us. Praying for you is a blessing in itself. We trust the power of prayer and God's healing, mercy and faithfulness. I understand what you are saying about healing, suffering and love beein intertwined by God in surprising ways and we should just carry on and hold onto His Unchanging Hand. God allows suffering to enter our lives at different times, to test our faith and to show others how firmly we are planted on the Rock. We must be steadfast and patient in prayer and in suffering. Your amazing faith journey since your diagnosis has blessed and encouraged us. The strength of your faith in the face of your trials is an inspiration. God has been faithful to you and you have been grateful. Words of praise for Him are always on your mouth and in your heart. Your suffering has even brought you closer to Him because we who love Him sincerely seek Him when we're going through the storms because we trust His very present help. We remember His past acts of faithfulness and we know He holds our futures. Even when we don't get exactly what we pray for, He builds us up from within and pumps up the light inside of us to shine even brighter when we are enduring pain, misery or problems. People wonder why we are so cheerful even when we have many reasons to complain or worry. His peace is not from this world. So even when we are in the middle of the darkest rainstorm and can't even see the light at the end of the tunnel, we know without a doubt that we are not alon,e and His light and help are always there. He calls us to lean on our long suffering at those times and just keep our eyes on Him. I'm so proud of you dear MadFox! When I pray for you, I smile, because to me, you are such a great witness to your faith, and an encouragement to my heart. God bless and heal you always. Much love and gratitude.
ReplyDeleteJeanne, such kindness and words so sweet... I'm grateful for the assessment but hardly think that I am as strong as perhaps I portray. What I will admit to is having an attitude, or more accurately an understanding, that my medical challenges are far easier than most of the folks I encounter. Add that I'm an American (despite the current chaos) and able to afford health insurance, able to heal in a nice home, etc. etc. just makes me take pause in complaining.
DeleteFurther I've been blessed with 4 decades of marriage to an awesome woman, great adult kids, and a wonderful life... far more blessings than sufferings!! God is good and whether it is months, years, or decades left here, I'm now convinced it is my "mission" to cheerfully carry on by leading or ministering to others who need to SEE faith in action. I will have setbacks both medical and spiritual, but am at peace due to the prayers of many friends covering me, my renewed faith in His undiminished mercy to His children, and a belief that He personally suffered and knows our human fears.
Your writings here reflect a gift as well. God has blessed you with much wisdom Jeanne, and I pray you will continue to bless us as I know you do to all that interact with you at home or in your community. Godspeed. Agape. And a virtual hug!
Amen sweet Jeanne! Your words are beautiful and true. God is good -- ALWAYS! The testimonies and faithfulness shared on this site are so inspirational and uplifting and the sharing of burdens between us all are so amazing and loving. Thank You Jesus for bringing all of us together, like only You can do! Glory be to God always!
DeleteAmen dear Jeanne. Thank you for expressing how we all feel about this journey in prayer for our dear brother in Christ. Blessings on your day Sis 💕
DeleteAMEN, JEANNE!!! So perfectly said...describing our MadFox's great strength & perseverance while still finding joy and sharing with others with his same affliction and with us! He is such a blessing to MANY!
DeleteYes, Jeanne. I join with gratefulness at your kind words we all agree with. MadFox you are a rock! As you know, God is with you every step of the way! You clearly have accepted this journey, your story, written specifically for you. Amen.
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DeleteSweet MadFox! You are a bright light to so many people and yes, cheerfully carrying on by leading or ministering to others who need to SEE faith in action. We see your faith in action through your love, honesty, trust and steadfast faith. We all have times of weakness but then there is God's strength. I know your beautiful family surround you with love and security, and help to refresh and revive you in many ways. And yes, we who have health insurance are privileged and blessed. But know you are a remarkable man of faith and deeply and dearly loved. I am so thankful to call you Brother and friend.
DeleteJanet, Jan, NJS, ABC and Audra and all of my dear ones here, you are sweet blessings to my heart. I love you all very much and keep you safely tucked into my prayers. Thank you for your prayers and kind words always.
DeleteTeaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:20). 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. (Isaiah 41:10). Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9).
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, thank You for guiding, directing, loving, and being with me always. I praise You Lord always. You are so wonderful and amazing. There is no other God but You. You are the One and Only. I surrender myself and all that I have to You Lord. I am Yours and You are mine. We are one. I give You all my burdens Lord. They are too heavy for me to carry. They weigh me down, but You lift me up with You. You know what's best for me and You always take the best care of me. Remind me that You only have my best interest at heart and that the plans You have for me are for good and not for evil. Father, I depend on You for everything, including my very next breath. I need and want You in my life. I'm nothing without You. You complete me. As long as You are with me Lord, anything is possible. Remove this worldly mentality from me and replace it with a spiritual mentality of You Lord. Remove this negative spirit from me and replace it with Your Spirit. Help me to walk in Your Spirit and not in my flesh. Open my heart, mind, and eyes to receive all that You have for me. Let me be aware of Your Presence in everything, everywhere. You are always working in and through my life. Father, You are taking me out of my comfort zone today. For the first time in my life, I will be rooming with someone other than a relative or by myself. Please guide me and protect me. I am praying that You have brought this person into my life for Your glory and Your purposes. Help me to do Your will with this situation and not my own. Give me good discernment and remind me that You are right here within me and beside me -- through it all. Thank You Jesus. You are the best Father ever! In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
Good stuff... and Praying for your situation Janet.
DeletePraying dear Janet that all will work out with this move. God is in control. He will hold your hand as you adjust to this new adventure. Press in and lean on His strength. Blessings in abundance dear friend 💕
DeleteAdding prayers for you as well, dear Janet.
DeleteYes, you got this Janet. "unknowns" are always fearful (at least for me) but remember,(I think you do) Our heavenly father is with you every step of the way! Amen.
DeleteI’m praying extra hard for you Janet! Oddly, I’m in very much the same situation. I appreciate your prayer as it reminded me of a couple things: it’s only a season and God is with me. Yet I still have some anxiety and worry over things, even though I know that I should be letting it all go and casting my cares upon Him. It’s these tough times that draw us closer to God and help us to grow in it Faith and trust.
ReplyDeleteFather, in this tough season I pray that you will grant me wisdom to make the right choices, bless me and all of my JC friends with your peace that surpasses all understanding and the healing we fervently seek. I pray in Jesus name. Amen🙏
Thanks Brie for ♥🎶🎶♥ THE BLESSING.
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful.
Praying daily for this JC Family. It is a pleasure to come and share the victories, concerns, and everyday life that gets written about here. Thank you Lord for this.
ReplyDeleteYes and Amen dear Sister. We can do nothing without Him. But with Him all things are possible. He indeed makes us complete and full. Joining in prayers for you.
ReplyDeleteDear brother Rich, Continuing to pray for you. Your words are true and sometimes our road gets so very rough and rocky, but the hard times do bring us closer to Him who loves us. I believe that may be His plan. He allows misery so we can come running into His Arms. May God bless, guide and protect you on your journey. Thank You Jesus!
I have set the LORD continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. (Psalm 16:8). 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. (Isaiah 41:10).
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Janet, for that encouragement and food for my weary heart. Just what I needed. He lifts me up, strengthens me and never leaves me! Hallelujah!
DeletePrecious thanks Janet.
DeleteAmen!
DeleteThe doctor my Mom went to yesterday was in great pain himself, because of a serious back problem. He really didn't have much time to examine her well but he listened to her heart and looked at her history and asked her about her smoking, and took her blood. Her blood pressure was 130/70. She weighs 80 pounds and she is 5 ft tall. We are going back to him on 11/17 for a followup to discuss my Mom's blood test results. We thank God for healing all my Mom's weaknesses, answering our prayers for Norah's 4 friends, Lloyd and Paula who both need healing, Paula's sister who needs strength to take care of her, Pat who must be extubated and healed, and Norah's other friend Pat who needs comfort, guidance, and answers for her legal issues, and also my Mom's good doctor who needs healing of his back problems so he can continue to help others.
ReplyDeleteThank You Father for all this in Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
Thank you, needed this Word & Prayer
ReplyDeleteLast night I had to bring two Birthday cakes, one was without sugar and the other was a chocolate mousse cake for two friends who were sharing a Birthday and also a plate of brownies to a Memorial Jam for our Jam Family member, John, who passed away from cancer. The Jam was in Mt Vernon which is about 20 minutes away. When I left my apartment the roads were slick and it was raining slightly. I got on the highway and the sky just opened up and I couldn't even see the lines of the road. It was dark and there were a lot of cars. My windshield wipers have never been great and I had a long way to go, I was frightened because I had to lean all the way forward in order to see anything. I just prayed, Jesus, Jesus and I just kept driving slowly and praying. Don't know how I got there but I did. I thanked Him!!
ReplyDeleteGod was in the car with me and although it was a terrible experience to feel like I couldn't see anything, I could feel His presence and I just kept trusting in His faithfulness. He was faithful, and I told everyone at the Jam that God got me here. Thank You Jesus! When all around you seems hopeless, He is the Hope. May He rest John's beautiful soul and comfort his friends and family.
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Psalm 34:19 - Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivers him out of them all.
James 5:11 - Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very compassionate, and of tender mercy.
Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Thanks be to God you are safe, our Jeanne!
ReplyDeleteI am Counting Every Blessing, counting every blessing,
Letting go and trusting Him when I can not see!
https://youtu.be/7X9d4ubvWH4
DeleteJeanne --- I'm with Brie. Praise God you arrived safe. I have driven in a couple of those downpours. It is an experience not easily forgotten. You did the right thing, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus the whole way!!! He said He would never leave us or forsake us and I BELIEVE Him!!! HALLELUJAH!!! Great Blessings and Love to you, Jeanne. In His Grip of Grace, JJ
DeleteThanks sweet Brie! Amen! I just heard that beautiful song too. Thanks for sharing it my dear sister. Praying for your strength as you care for your dear Keith and dear Larry.
DeleteThanks for the Blessings and love, dear JJ! I remembered that the morning I drove we were all praying for each other's traveling safety. God heard our prayers and was faithful. Hallelujah! In His Grip of Grace! Amen.
Praying His comforting presence for your heavy heart and His sweet peace for your beloved Beth.
ReplyDeleteWhen you wake up at 3:00 am.
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DeleteThanks for sharing Sassy Mom. A deacon once told me that 3am is satan's prime time for roaming the earth, the hearts and the minds. He said when you wake up at this hour, pray fervently.
DeleteI appreciate having this goto prayer to fill up my mindspace with, rather than with satan's worry thoughts. The prayer you shared shall get used and reused again and again, over and over. It's 3 o'clock somewhere! 😁! In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Thanks!!! Prayed this powerful prayer and I am so blessed and strengthened in the Lord! I am well equipped and well armed against the enemy. We are well taken care of by our Almighty God. He is Sovereign above ALL!.
DeleteI have surrendered all areas of my life to Jesus Christ and He is in charge. Resting in Him who loves us.
May His loving presence comfort and strengthen her and all the family during this time. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteFor I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. (Romans 8:18-19).
ReplyDeleteJust what I needed, dear Janet.
DeleteI find great joy in this song: Rise up.
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Thank you, Janet, for sharing. Great song for the battle we are in. We are in God's army and we have A Call To Arms! HALLELUJAH!!!
DeleteYes, thank you dear sister. Hallelujah!😍
DeleteAmen. Rise up. Rise up! He will make a way where there is no way. He can even bring life into lifelessness. Praying He will fight our battles and restore peace in this fallen world.
DeleteJeanne - praying for you and your family 🙏.
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Joining in prayer for peace for your cousin, Beth, as well as you and your family, Jeanne. May you feel His loving arms around you all. In Jesus' name, amen.
ReplyDeleteJoining in prayer for Beth & family. There will be a homecoming celebration for her in her final home. What glorious things awaits her. The beholding of her Savior's face will be worth all that she has endured here on earth. Hallelujah!💕🙏🌈
ReplyDeleteDear JJ, your powerful, encouraging prayer knocked my socks off! Hallelujah! Thank you dear sister! 😍
ReplyDeletePrecious Jan --- You humble me so. It is such a privilege to pray for one another. Prayer will continue!!! The enemy has been working overtime. I have a family member with a difficult
Deletemarriage. I continually speak LIFE to that situation and continually tell the enemy -- HE IS A DEFEATED SCUMBAG FOE WITH ONLY A SHORT TIME LEFT. I love to remind him of his EXPIRATION DATE and how BEYOND AWESOME AND ALL POWERFUL MY PAPA GOD IS!!!
Great Love and Blessings over you and your family, Jan. Pleading the Blood of Jesus over all. Our God hears our prayers and watches over His WORD to perform it!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
Thanks dearest JJ! Thanking God for restoring your family members’s marriage through love, understanding, and forgiveness in the powerful Name of Christ Jesus! He hears our prayers and is so much greater than the evil one! Trusting in the Lord and our merciful and amazing God Who hears us and sees us. Thank You Father for your faithfulness in Jesus’ Name. Amen
DeletePsalm 18:6
In my distress I called upon the LORD;
to my God I cried for help.
From his temple he heard my voice,
and my cry to him reached his ears.
Psalm 50:15
and call upon me in the day of trouble;
I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.
Psalm 55:22
Cast your burden on the LORD,
and he will sustain you;
he will never permit
the righteous to be moved.
Bless you, Jeanne, bless you! I receive your prayer with Great Thanksgiving! Those scriptures just lifted me high!!! The Psalms always speak to me. I just Declare a great VICTORY OVER the enemy!!! Continued prayers for you, your mom and your whole family! Pleading the Blood of Jesus over all. HALLELUJAH!!!
DeleteJoining the prayer warriors for peace and comfort for your entire family, Jeanne. You're not saying 'goodbye', you're saying 'until we meet again'.
ReplyDelete"I am God with you, for all time and throughout eternity."
ReplyDeleteMatthew 1:23 "they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us)."
"Talk with Me about whatever delights you, whatever upsets you, whatever is on your mind."
What a delightful eternal Companion we have! 'What a Friend We Have In Jesus': https://youtu.be/pi1-5kmbkyQ?si=JkOQycdXx3NSBiYa
♥️🎶!
DeleteAmen!
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Janet, SC, NJS, Jan, Suzanne and Sassy Mom! Your comforting prayers and messages of truth soothed my weary heart. Yes Jesus will receive her into His loving Arms and I will be with her again. His promises are reliable. 🙏💗
ReplyDeleteWith blessings for the Highest Good of all concerned, I try to see the rejection of earthly food and drink as His Purification time.
ReplyDeleteI am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.
Could the lack of earthly hunger and thirst be because she Came to Him? God only knows, yet it gives us reason to hope.
...Jesus replied that people soon became thirsty again after drinking this earthly water. “But the water I give them,” He said, “becomes a perpetual spring within them, watering them forever with eternal life.”
Beattlely speaking, When you say, "Goodbye" I say "Hello"
In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Amen!
ReplyDeleteThe greatest Friend! Indeed! Hallelujah
ReplyDeletePraying over your heavy heart, Jeanne, and Beth. Be lifted high!
ReplyDelete♥️🎶✝️ https://youtu.be/L-pYsmdOz5g?feature=shared
Thanks for your prayers for my cousin Beth. God is calling her home soon. My heart hurts because she’s going into hospice tonight. She’s unconscious and no longer eating or drinking. But we serve a faithful and merciful God. He will lift her up out of her misery according to His Will and Plan. His promises are true so she will be in a far better place and we will be together again. Trusting in His Word and resting in it. Tomorrow Rick and I are going to our son's house and watching little Evelyn until Sunday. They are going to a wedding far away. On Sunday I'll be driving to Brooklyn to spend the week with my good Mom and my sister. I pray I'll be a comfort and a beacon to them. Putting everything into God’s Hands and resting in His peace. Praying for peace, comfort, guidance and strength for Beth and all our family and my JC Family. God is a well of soothing comfort and every good thing. Thank You Jesus. 🙏💗
ReplyDelete1 Corinthians 2:9
But as it is written:
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
Ephesians 2:10
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
I miss my dear Cousin Beth very much. But I know she is realizing God's promises and I will see her again. May God continue to comfort all those who have lost dear ones, especially Sassy Mom and Terri.
DeletePlease pray for my good husband Rick. We are going to the Urologist today before I leave for my son's house for a week. Praying that the doctor will have something positive to say to Rick. He may have to get a biopsy but I believe all will be well because our good God is in charge. Thank You Father God for covering Rick with your faithfulness today and also when he gets his Moh's surgery on the 28th. Also please pray for my mom and Janet. Janet's eye is swollen and black from her fall but I know God will heal it. My mom had an seizure type of episode in the bathroom last night but thankfully, she got back to herself and was talking normally and seemed to be okay. But we are praying that God is already healing her from the inside out. Thank You Father for hearing and answering these prayers, the ones on my prayer list, and also the prayers of all our JC Family. Help and guide the marriage of Looking up daily, and show her your faithfulness. Strengthen me for taking care of Evelyn and Julian so my son Bryan and dear Allie can rest this week. Thank You for this in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen
ReplyDeletePsalm 103:2-5
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Joining in prayer with you Jeanne 🙏. Praise the Lord and thank You Jesus! God bless and peace be with you 🙏.
DeleteMy Papa God --- I lift up Jeanne and Rick to You as they face this appointment. Please grant them comfort and peace, and may the news they receive be hopeful. Guide the doctors with wisdom to provide the best care
Deleteand insight. My Papa God, give
Jeanne the strength 💪 and energy she needs as she supports her son, his wife, and their new baby.
Surround her with Your love ❤️,
so she feels You with each step.
And thank You for watching over Janet and precious Mom.
In the VICTORIOUS Name of Jesus, AMEN and AMEN.
Dear Lord I'm joining warriors in lifting Rick & Jeanne to You. Grant them your favor in these challenges facing them. They are leaning on Your promises to be with them in times of trouble. Shower them with mercy, glorify Your name & let Your will be done. 🙏🙏👍🙌❤️
DeleteSitting in the doctor’s office waiting for Rick to be called. Thank you so much dear Janet, JJ and Jan! Your prayers blessed and encouraged me so much! Amen and Amen!
DeleteMy Papa God -- I come to You to lift up
ReplyDeleteLooking up Daily and their marriage.
Satan, I REBUKE you in the Mighty Name of Jesus! You have NO PLACE in this marriage---your lies and strongholds are broken by the POWER of our Savior. My Papa, I pray your protection over this marriage and ask that You uproot any foothold of the enemy. Let Your love ❤️ fill their hearts 💕 and strengthen their bonds. Holy Spirit, bring unity, healing, and the unshakable peace of God that crushes every dark scheme. In Jesus's name We Declare Victory, Strength, and Joy in this marriage, AMEN and AMEN.
I AM God with you, for all time and throughout all eternity.
DeleteI prayed for you and your spouse throughout the night, Looking Up Daily. This morning I am delighted to join JJ, Jeanne and all others in continuous prayer for you and spouse to both experience God with you today, tomorrow for all time and throughout all eternity. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Joining prayers with dear JJ and Brie, dear Looking up Daily! May God rekindle your love and give you both new eyes to see all the sweet things in each other. God is preparing your tomorrows and I believe they will be filled with much love and joy and His Light and Peace. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteFather God, I praise You and thank You for You and everything that You are and for all that You do. Light up the way before me, make straight my paths, guide, direct, and sustain me, and help me to walk along the path that You have prepared just for me. Shine Your Lovelight into my heart and remove, scrub, and cleanse all darkness and wickedness from it. Please soften my heart. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast Spirit within me. Change my life, Lord, and help me live for You. Align my mindset and heart with Yours Lord. Place Your desires into my heart and let them also be my desires. I give You my heart Lord. Have Your perfect Way with me. Help me to keep You first and foremost in my heart, mind, soul, spirit, body, and life, Lord, and when I get distracted from You, please bring me back to You. My help comes from the LORD! Thank You Jesus! In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteEchoing AMEN, to your prayer Janet, that's my prayer too. Thanks for posting.
DeleteAmen! Such a beautiful, honest and heartfelt prayer.
DeleteYour prayer, Janet, so touched my heart ❤️. Thank you for sharing such beautiful words---
Deletethey were a true blessing. May God continue to fill you with His
wisdom and grace as you bring LIFE-LIGHT to others through your prayers.
So appreciate "Talk with Me about whatever delights you, whatever upsets you, whatever is on your mind", in today's reading.
ReplyDeleteWhat ever we pour out of our heart to our Lord Jesus is safe with Him. I'm pouring out a lot to Him lately; so many needs around - family, church, national, international and personal. Many things we can't talk about to anyone else.
So much to be thankful for, many prayers answered, many more in His 'pending' tray.
Our God neither slumbers or sleeps, He is ever listening and welcomes our communion with Him.
https://youtu.be/ZnwXdV-h-00?si=SALhFLnau-05qigR
They who sing, pray twice. Thanks for the musical version of today's devotion, Peter.
DeleteLove it, Peter---just love it! Thank you for posting. Great Blessings upon you.
DeleteI just loved that song too! Thanks Peter!!
DeleteAnd thanks Brie! I’m always singing so that blessed me.
JC Warriors. Wow, 4 years later, am lmost embarassed at the volume of posts with so many blessings and prayers. Still have challenges but am still leaning on God. Read about friends' reactions and the gas station story... and then all the angel and Godwinks with the folks here. Not able to list all but all have deeply moved me this a.m. as I re-read the start of this cancer journey. God is among us and He lifts us up in love, if we let Him. Amen.
ReplyDeleteThanks MadFox, but in Truth, it is you who have inspired us to trust God, no matter what. I am so thankfull that you transparently shared your faith, hope, and love journey with us.
DeleteContinued Blessings now and forevermore in Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Bless you, MadFox! This is definitely Holy Ground!
DeleteI second that Motion that you, dear Madfox, have encouraged all of us by your steadfast faith throughout your cancer journey! You have touched the hearts of countless people and have reached out to help so many. You have inspired me personally as I have dealt with my lymphoma. I have an appointment in February with a new Oncologist since my old one retired. Know you remain in my prayers and in my heart. Whatever you are experiencing now, our God is greater. Praying the best is yet to come. Sending love and gratitude.
DeleteLikewise Janet..Spot On prayer. Claiming it also!
ReplyDeleteThanks Janet for a beautiful prayer. Jesus is always with us and speaking to us--we just have to listen.🙏🕊️
ReplyDeleteAmen! We just have to be still and listen. Rick’s appointment went well thank God!! The urologist said his prostate isn’t enlarged but he must get an MRI because his level was high. Took more blood and urine. Praying for good results. Thanks for your prayers. God bless your new day in every way.
ReplyDeleteDear Jeanne -you are such a strong prayer warrior. Your light shines to all of us as I had no idea your battles and your husband’s. May God give you HIS complete healing for you and your family. It is an honor to pray for you and your precious family. I am praying for your Mom! We are so fortunate to have them with us at our age but it has caused me to pause. I have a good friend that says to daily thank God for the amazement of them still with us and how to see the gratefulness to have them. It has been a game-changer. I am asking for wisdom when to plan another trip. We are encouraging Mom to plan her 95th birthday early next year as we pray for her great grandchildren to make the party! Giving her something real special to look forward too. I know she loves Jesus and loves her life but is getting weary of her body’s changes this last year. My number one prayer is for her to have that undeniable peace with Jesus and not to have any fear but feel enveloped by God’s love. Prayers out to everyone this evening.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Katie for all your kind words and prayers. Praying for you and your mom and your sister. My mom turned 96 in May and when she was 95 we had a nice party in her house and she was well enough to really enjoy it. I agree with you. We only want our moms to feel the peace of God, to live each day with gratitude, to gain some weight, and have a zest for life. I know you understand because my mom wants Jesus to take her as soon as possible. All we can do is help them enjoy the rest of their lives and God will do the rest. God bless you too, dear sister! .He is our strength, and we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. God bless our good moms! Rest well in Him who loves us. God is on the Night Watch.
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