Linger in My Presence a while. Rein in your impulses to plunge into the day's activities. Beginning your day alone with Me is essential preparation for success. A great athlete takes time to prepare himself mentally for the feat ahead of him before he moves a muscle. Similarly, your time of being still in my presence equips you for the day ahead of you. Only I know what will happen to you this day. I have arranged the events you will encounter as you go along your way. If you are not adequately equipped for the journey, you will grow weary and lose heart. Relax with me while I ready you for action.Ephesians 2:10
English Standard Version
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Hebrews 12:3
English Standard Version
Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
My Prayer
Lord, may I learn to rest in you and not just jump into the day without taking a moment to center myself on You and Your Word. The newspaper, the TV, my phone -- this should not be how I start my day, but rather I want to start it with You, in your Presence, talking to you. And then I can embrace the day as you Provide.
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.
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.
such a blessing!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Chris Payton for taking the time and care to not only post the devotionals but to look up each Bible verse and write them out for us! God bless you!
DeleteNone of my Jesus Calling books Had the scriptures each written out. Often, my phone auto corrects and once in a while I press send right as I notice this happened. Let’s all express gratitude and grace as we know what was intended and we all make mistakes.
I’m so incredibly grateful and feel Very blessed by this family of believers that God has used Mr Payton to bring together.
Loving prayers for All Our JC family
Stay close to the vine
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🙏🏾 Amen, I was so excited when I found this blog, immediately forwarded to my other JC friends 💛
DeleteI agree! I also have been greatly blessed by this devotional and say you thank you ! It has been such an encouragement along the way. The Lord bless you Payton Family.
DeleteAngela💝
Agreeing with dear Angela. What a blessing this body of Christ is to each of us in this JC family. Thank you Brother Chris. Blessings this day on your family🙏💕
DeleteAnd the blessings and thanks continue for you, Chris Payton, and to all who come here! ♥️
DeleteMe Too! So very grateful for this work and the blessing I receive each morning in this Blog! It's changed my life and I Thank you Payton family! ❤️🙏
DeleteHappy Saturday JC family 💖🙏
DeleteGod is so faithful and good.
Spending time each morning with our Lord in prayer and in the living word is so important and deeply fulfilling. My husband and I pray together each morning and this starts our day with a heart of gratefulness. I find when I move to next doing things instead of going to Reading the word that my day starts a little off though. It is so true that spending time with our loving God first thing, before feeding the dogs or getting ready for teaching workout class this morning or any other distractions that my day, my heart are ready for God to use me to love on those that He puts in my path today, starting with loving on our amazing God.
This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it!
Love, prayers and blessings
Brandy ❤️🙏
Amen! I am feeling super blessed to start the day at a beautiful beach with the sounds and sights of God's amazing creation. 😎♥️
DeleteAmen! Thank you 4 this blog. Some days I can't find my Jesus Calling Book so it helps to be able to Google the date and Jesus Calling and you have the verses all written out too. This book has been a blessing to my life and my wife's life and our neighbors' lives. During Covid when people in our neighborhood were afraid to go to church, I started a small House Church. I led us, with The Holy Spirit's help, through the books of Acts, Matthew, and Mark. We also read Jesus Calling at the end of the service every week before praises and prayer requests. Thanks again for this blog and please pray for my neighbor Wendy's MS to be healed and pray for The Lord to provide a TV show or movie for me to do Set Lighting or Rigging Electrician on again through my IATSE Local Union. I thank and praise Jesus for such a great year and a half at work after the Covid break(when all production had been shut down). I praise Him for His provision through this time of unemployment. May my joy stay as full as my oil supply. Lift me up in prayer brothers and sisters. My name is Tucker and my wife is Desiree. And lift my neighbors Mike and Wendy up as well. Like I said previously, Wendy has MS. She is in the hospital right now with Shingles, which I've heard can be particularly difficult on top of MS. Thank you brothers and sisters in Christ. "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have mercy on me." HE IS RISEN INDEED HALLELUJAH!
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ReplyDeleteSame here. I realized it was not the original Sarah Young posting, but a rather poor copy of it. Didn't realize there were immitations out there. I had to look up hers to concentrate on today's message. Glad I wasn't the only one.
DeleteA perfect opportunity to practice grace :)
DeleteI agree. If you know what it meant then have grace to use the devotion as intended
DeleteAmen!🙏
DeleteOdd because I'm reading what's above and it has the correct spelling of rein and feat...was it fixed or ??
DeleteYes it was fixed. That post was 2017. Chris is very gracious to these post & will act upon it.
DeleteThe message still resonates.Truth resonates.
ReplyDeleteAmen amen! I appreciate Paytonfamily (Chris) for your faithful heart and you faothful blog
DeleteOur Precious Lord is working through you to shine His Peace, Love, Mercy, Grace, and Goodness on us ! I pray for you and your family, Chris, and Thank God for your Lovely Spirit!
I am very grateful for this blog too! When I can't find my book fast enough, this blog is my go-to. The message is clear for me 😉
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Deletefault with a “posting” in this blog. I can’t start my day without it. Misuse of words is irrelevant.
We should all be grateful and focus on the words and the content, which are both great blessings. I’d think many of us own Sarah’s book, but the prayers, breakdown of passages, and comments are beyond uplifting
additions. If we start our days quickly, and can’t get to the “hard copy” this site is a treasure to behold
God Bless everyone here🙏
Oh LORD I Praise YOU ! There is no “thank you” that will ever suffice YOUR for the unimaginable sacrifice, the pain, torment, torture and the fact YOU knew YOUR FATHER’s plan the entire time! Yet YOU loved us so and knew how we would be blessed with the new covenant Yet Never once had YOU treated another with anything except love and kindness, sharing YOUR living Word Every second there was the opportunity AND Gloriying GOD for those days and opportunities for I would not know them know in the manner that I do
Deleteplease help me to retain the readings of the Bible , write them on my heart as YOUR words I am lost without and want to know them forever , some day at least a good portion I will know and recite the scriptures, help me obtain that goal of learning YOUR Holy Scripture to the point of memorization. I Know I can do it with YOU. For all YOU Have done, and do, thank YOU for loving me, not giving up on me
And all YOUR asking is loyalty to serve, the most high, abide by the commandments-which are truly only a benefit to us, every one of them! anyone that can’t see that, I pray it’s revealed to them swiftly.
What YOU bless us with, even those that may not see just how blessed they are, if your not hungry, have shelter and are not without, you are blessed.
I plead for constant reminders to maintain my focus on YOU, lead me FATHER, & KING of KINGS to the place YOU want me today, let YOUR light shine from within me, glorifying YOUR name in all I do and say through the power of YOUR HOLY SPIRIT.
Praise YOU FATHER for this day, help
Me to change the things I can , accept what it is I cannot change so I place my burdens at YOUR feet to remain and be left eliminating the worrying for what’s out of my control and giving to the Only ONE that does have control
I tell YOU daily, take me over, fill my spirit, let YOUR Will be done regardless of what I will face- I will always have the dying wish, if I don’t see YOUR Return 1st beloved YESHUA, to die serving YOU, to die standing up for THE TRUTH of YOUR WORD and pray in doing so others will awaken and see a wretch like me saved by YOU, ready, willing actually eager to serve YOU, even if it is the sacrifice of my life, I don’t need a palace like and honored to lose my life if that meant YOUR return, and in any circumstances
Thank YOU For the health of my loved ones, children
I pray for all of my Jc family here as well. We may not know each other physically, but we are a united, close knit family united through Christ’s blood and our common desire to do His will
Thank YOU
In Jesus Christ name I pray
Amen
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I am grateful for this blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you Payton Family for posting this. Everyone has similar issues with voice to text from time to time. Here is the text from Jesus Calling:
ReplyDeleteLinger in my presence a while. Rein in your impulses to plunge into the day's activities. Beginning your day alone with Me is essential preparation for success. A great athlete takes time to prepare himself mentally for the feat ahead of him before he moves a muscle. Similarly, your time of being still in My Presence equips you for the day ahead of you. Only I know what will happen to you this day. I have arranged the events you will encounter as you go along your way. If you are not adequately equipped for the journey, you will grow weary and lose heart. Relax with Me while I ready you for action.
Amen!
ReplyDeleteYes, sorry about that. Voice to text got me this day. But I’ve corrected it. Appreciate the feedback. Be blessed - Chris
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DeleteThank you Chris Payton for taking the time and care to not only post the devotionals but to look up each Bible verse and write them out for us! God bless you!
None of my Jesus Calling books Had the scriptures each written out. Often, my phone auto corrects and once in a while I press send right as I notice this happened. Let’s all express gratitude and grace as we know what was intended and we all make mistakes.
I’m so incredibly grateful and feel Very blessed by this family of believers that God has used Mr Payton to bring together.
Loving prayers for All Our JC family
Stay close to the vine
🙏💕🙏
Thank you Payton Family for your Verse Thoughts, your prayers, the Labels, the Jesus calling daily verse and scripture. It is my daily prayer upon awakening.
ReplyDeleteStill so grateful to Chris and the Payton Family. Thank you for blessing me so much through the years! This is more than a devotional blog to me! It’s a true family gathering every day in Christ!
DeleteI begin my day always in the presence of God, Our Father. I lift up my voice in prayer and praise to him who created this body and thank Him for listening and answering of my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI read and study several devotionals; scripture readings they provide and think about what is being said.
I read my bible, and again study and think of what is being said.
I then ask God to bless me with the presence of His Holy spirit to live within me and guide me through the day.
I have been taught by God to serve him; to be ever obedient to him and to constantly walk in his footsteps through each day.
This is how I begin each and every day, FIRST AND FORMOST, without any hesitation, and in return God gives me peace and love in my heart so I can reach out and share that love and compassion with all others.
PRIVATE TIME WITH GOD is the only way to begin your day. Thank You Jesus for this time each morning.
Private time with God, a great thing......Sometimes we just need to: " Show up, Shut up, and Listen up! Amen.
ReplyDeleteYes!
DeleteWell put, dear ABC! We are so blessed in His Presence!
DeleteThank you Payton Family!!!!!! for reminding us to keep our eyes on Jesus, and not be distracted. I am blessed by your devotions Be blessed.
ReplyDeleteI begin each day with this blog. I am grateful. Thank you Payton Family!!!
ReplyDeleteI am grateful to be able to come to this page each morning; to read these words and especially when you add your personal prayer. I use your heart words as my own because some days (most days) I cannot pick them out of the jumble in my head! THANK YOU!!
ReplyDeleteI learned today’s lesson while I was playing football in high school. I had this ritual I went through before each game which prepared me body, mind, and spirit. I honed my focus so I was ready to take the challenges I would face, I built up my desire to do my absolute best, I centered myself on being faithful to my assignments. Then came the homecoming game with all its distractions leading up to the game which I got caught up in and didn’t go through my usual period of preparation. I played the worst game of my career. I have taken that lesson into my relationship with my Lord and my service of Him. To God be the glory.
ReplyDeleteAmen Bob! ♥️🙏
Delete🙏🙏🙏🙏
ReplyDeleteOnce again a time of prayer at 3 to 4 a.m. While I awoke and would prefer to sleep, the quiet stillness of sitting in the dark with just God is comforting. It also makes prayer and time here on the JC blog (and in community) a true blessing.
ReplyDelete"Only I know what will happen to you this day," reminds me of that God will equip me and give me what I need for today's challenges and use me to bless others, if I am willing. And so, I can pray and prepare myself with the scripture here and today's message. "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works..."
May all of this community be blessed today, may your day's troubles be managed with peace that God is here walking and holding your hand, and may we all gain faith. Godspeed JC warriors, Amen.
Meaningful words, MadFox and much needed prayer, Chris. Today is my husband's 3 month check up with the Oncologist. We have had nothing but good news yet, I find myself worrying, which I hate. My journey with him through open heart surgery 13 years ago in November and then Cancer 6 years ago - again in November have left me with doubt, which I don't understand because God has delivered him. I am having some physical difficulties and I won't go to the Dr. b/c I'm afraid. There - I said it. I went to Counseling 3 years ago b/c I was seeking my solace by drinking too much. God helped me rein it in but I'm sharing this with you, JC Family - I feel myself slipping and it scares me. We are social drinkers and it's not something I want to give up completely, but I need to practice balance, which I know I can do when I stay my mind on Him. Please pray with me. This was hard for me to confess but I felt a need to.
ReplyDeleteI can beat myself to a bloody pulp so fast. Yesterday's words were healing. MadFox, I repeated to myself what you said to Loveconquersall. I am quick to forgive others, but not myself. Why? One of my favorite pastors, who now awaits the Return, used to say, "Asking why is like driving down the street with your eyes watching the rear view mirror." I tell myself to forgive myself, but my mind goes back to the same hateful thoughts about myself.
I have to get ready for work and then come home to meet my hubby for his appointment. Yes, Lord, only you know what will happen this day. I pray that I will BELIEVE and TRUST that Your Grace is sufficient for me. I feel ashamed that I know His Word and have believed it since I was a child but in all honesty, my actions are saying differently.
Remind me again - "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works..." Thank you for your prayers this day. I am praying for each of you. And, Sassy Mom - what a blessing to read about Angela's healing!!
I'll share today's results when I am able.
Wow! God given courage.Secrets grow in the dark and die in the light.#iseehealing
DeleteNorah - Joining JC Warriors in prayer for you and your husband. His Grace is sufficient!! AMEN
DeletePraying for you and your husband Norah. Trust in the Lord. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story. God loves you know matter what and so does this group.
DeleteNorah-praying for good report on hubby once again. God is so good isn't He? Dear ❤️, just by sharing a hiccup in your walk is bringing it into the light, the exposure is causing the enemy to regroup, weakening their hold on you. We, the JC warriors will hold you up this day to the Father to give you supernatural strength to resist this temptation. Hallelujah! Amen. We love you🥰
DeleteNorah, my prayers are with you and your husband too. And thank you for the courage to share about the social drinking. I sometimes struggle with that as well. I agree. Secrets grow in the dark and die in the light.
DeletePraying for you and your husband Norah - for all God's healing and blessings and strength. KS
DeleteThank you for sharing, Norah. I sometimes too overdo it with alcohol and although I don't consider it an addiction in my case, I still need to rein it back in every so often. After my girls' weekend in Galveston, I think I'll be detoxing for a month. Food detox too.
DeletePeace and love to all. Stay connected to The Vine, friends.
I stand in agreement with our JC family Norah, lifting your hubby up to the Lord in prayers. REST!
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Prayers for our JC warriors; we are all in it together sharing one common goal, JESUS CHRIST, being kind to one another, forgiving, praying and uplifting each other. Our Father in heaven forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Glory be to our father forever and ever. Amen!
DeleteNorah. Fear is a liar, and of the evil one. In general, non-sexist terms, mothers and wives tend to worry about the future a lot. Men, typically and statistically, die before their wives. A wife worries about his health as we pass thru middle age and have serious illnesses for the first time. Further, children are typically nurtured more and loved tenderly by their moms. Again, in general, as we all know loving caring men/father/sons. So, we can say that personality type "worries" about the future... despite Father/Son admonitions to let Him take care of our futures beyond today. Have peace today, as you can see, beyond your family and friends, that the JC community is wrapping you in love and praying for you.
DeleteRegarding alcohol, work, tobacco, obsessions/hobbies, drugs... all can be used as enablers of addiction, but in my experience and opinion, it is a personality and psychological disposition that is "released" by an addictive substance or activity. I would say that your recognition of your circumstances means this fear is also of less concern but certainly reducing your intake of alcohol is probably a good idea.
In summary, God has you firmly by the hand today. He will guide you as Sarah has written in the past few months through this rough path. Jesus reminded us all: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me." John 14:1
Norah, I am joining the other JC Warriors in prayer for your husband.
DeleteAs others have stated, thank you so much for sharing. A wonderful and courageous step! MadFox, you are quite insightful. I am in agreement. Fear is truly a liar. Norah, I am lifting you up in prayer along with others on here! I certainly don't have answers, but I have plenty of prayers, and God knows my intentions. Jesus, I trust in You. CO
MadFox - this will be a repeat reading for me...wisdom galore.
DeleteSweet Norah... just an older Christian with a lot of personal experiences that is humbly trying to help a "friend" in and through Christ. - - -
DeletePraying always for you and your dear Hubby that all your weaknesses will be healed. Thank you for sharing your heart. I understand and I have kept fear at bay when faced with scary circumstances. I believe the Lord. He cannot lie. Be not afraid.
Deletesharing my Bible Gateway verse: I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. - Romans 12:1
ReplyDeleteReceived gratefulness from Angela last night: "Thank you for your powerful prayers. By 12 noon my swollen face was better. I don’t look scary anymore yay !!!"
ReplyDeleteYay!!!from me too😊
DeleteAnother yay!!! KS
DeleteSo good to hear this, Sassy Mom. Thanks for sharing.
DeletePRAISE THE LORD, let everything that has breath, PRAISE the Lord!
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Praise the Lord, indeed! CO
DeleteJoin me in praying for those in the path of fires in California.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed! I have loved ones in southern Ca. 🙏🙏🙏.
DeleteJoining you sassy mom and Jan and all JC community in prayers for the CA fires to end. KS
DeletePraying for safety and protection from the fires in CA. CO
DeleteI stand and kneel with you family, for safety and protection for all in CA fire zones. The God of protection is in control.
ReplyDeleteMaplewood NJ
A great and blessed day to just rest in Your Presence even while we tend to work. I invite Your Holy Spirit to grant us that peace and rest today. Thank You for knowing and ordering our days. May anything or anyone trying to bring us down, be taken down by Your mighty force, in Jesus name! Thank You for another day to glorify You. Sheild us with Your protection and remove every spirit of anxiety and heaviness, giving us rest that Only You can provide. Thank You Lord.
ReplyDeleteMy JC family, let the Praises of our King rise upon us, let the Glory of the Lord rise upon us, let it rise, yes let it rise and give each of us rest from our weary minds.
Praising the King this morning for His Glorious acts. He said, ask and you shall receive. I am continuing and asking for your continued prayers for my family's protection, specifically, my 2 sisters. The word of God tells me, He has a sheild of protection around us, and know weapons fashioned against us will ever prosper, in Jesus name!!
Thank you and Thanks to the Father for the Blessed assurance that JESUS is ours and we are His!
Peace and rest to all in Jesus name.
Maplewood NJ
Maplewood, joining you in prayer for your family especially sisters. May heaven's angels surround them with a powerful hedge of protection.Amen & Amen.
DeleteThanks Jan!!
DeleteMaplewood, NJ
Praying for your family, Maplewood; saying special prayers for your 2 sisters. Protect them, oh Lord! Amen. CO
DeleteRise up this new day in the Presence and Protection of our Lord! ✝️
DeleteUpdate on my precious friend Connie - asthma contributed to her breathing problems, weighed 86 pounds, couldn't eat. A recent widow and believer. Amen!! Received email a few minutes ago - Connie passed away last night.She's at peace. Thank You Lord.
ReplyDeleteAmen that Connie is a believer! Praise God she is now at peace. Prayers of comfort to you and her surrounding family and friends. Amen. CO
DeleteWrapping comforting arms around you & Connie's family Sassy Mom. Hallelujah she's in the arms of Jesus! No more sickness, sorrow or burdens, no more tears, fears or worries. She's walking in the light of His Glory, Amen.
DeleteDearest Prayer Warriors - "thank you" seems so weak in comparison to your love and commitment to me and my family. I am happy (giddy?) to report that my husband got the "ALL CLEAR" today and the Dr. has extended his visits to 4 months. I am so utterly tired that I'm in tears - of joy and exhaustion! My son just asked if he and his two little ones could come over for a bit. "Of Course!" I can sleep when they leave.
ReplyDeleteYour confidence in me is humbling and I have to say just getting that OUT brought great relief and peace. THANK YOU! Your prayers mean so much and they are powerful.
All of you remain in my prayers as well as CA and the peace that passes understanding, Sassy Mom for your dear Connie.
Again - I'm amazed at your confidence in me and I don't take it lightly.
WOW
Love,
Norah
So happy for you, Norah! God is ALWAYS working!
ReplyDeleteNorah, you are a gift from God and a gift to us! CO
ReplyDeleteTHOUGHTS ON INTIMACY WITH OUR LORD
ReplyDelete(Again, back to the analogy of a time spent with someone who is very dear to you.) As you say good-bye to this blessed individual in your life, you leave the designated place of your meeting and move on to what is next on your schedule. Though you say goodbye (an acronym for 'God be with you'), you don't really leave that person for the love you shared goes with you, thus your beloved remains with you. Such is the power of love. And as you go, the beautiful experience you have just shared impacts your reactions/responses as you go your way. You will find yourself practicing more patience, kindness, generosity, gentleness, and self-control to those you meet. You will be showing more mercy, grace, and love to those with whom God intersects your life's path. This is the result of a blessed time of love in a relationship here on earth. It has a residual effect that impacts others. Think back to such an experience you have had.
So, too, should be the result of our time of intimacy with our Lord. Upon its completion and as we move back into the world, the love we shared with our Lord should be felt by others. Though we have concluded our quiet time, there is no conclusion to it for love experienced is eternal in nature and has no end. A meaningful quiet time brings blessing to the world. We personify God's love for all. My thoughts go back to one of the invitatory psalms used to lead us into our devotional time, Psalm 67, which expresses desire for God's blessing so that vs. 5 - 'all the peoples praise You', vs. 7 - 'all the ends of the earth revere Him'. This is the result of a meaningful time of intimacy with our Lord, people are loved as we have been loved. A meaningful quiet time is not only for our good but for the good of all.
In your devotional time and in this blog, you are shown love and see yourself as loved. Like James 1:22-25 says, you have looked into the mirror to see you are loved, do not go off and promptly forget what you look like. Never lose track of that eternal truth. God be with you. With love, Bob
🎶🎶 TO BE LOVED
DeleteSomeone to care
Someone to share
Lonely hours
And moments of despair
To be loved to be loved
Oh what a feeling
To be loved
Someone to kiss
Someone to miss
When you're away
To hear from each day
To be loved to be loved (to be loved)
Oh what a feeling
To be loved
Some wish to be a king or a queen
Some wish for fortune and fame
But to be truly truly truly loved
Is worth more than all of these things
Someone to kiss
Someone to miss
When you're away
To hear from each day
To be loved (to be loved)
To be loved (to be loved)
Oh what a feeling
To be loved!
Much wisdom in today's Thoughts on Intimacy. Amen Bob!
DeleteThank you Bob. Very uplifting.
DeleteThank you Bob!!
DeleteThank you Bob for reminding me that prayer silence is golden. KS
DeleteTime with the Lord is more precious than any other encounters. We are wrapped up in the sweetest and truest love so strong and complete. When I woke today I could feel His presence saying Everything is alright. I thanked him for waking me to this new day and told him how blessed I am to belong to Him. I know He is always with me. My peace of mind is from Him alone and He has told me I’m taken care of. I will rest on that one truth. Praying for all of you and looking forward to hearing more good news. Much love.
DeleteI decided to check in on tomorrow's JC, so THAT would be in the forefront of my mind when I fall asleep. My goodness - what happens in a year?? I still revel at the thought of your confidence in me, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ.
ReplyDeleteMore importantly, MadFox, I read my heart's sharing in light of YOU this year. See the angst that I went through, waiting on my hubby's results? Now you know what I was going through and now you and I have connected in that same situation, only with you in that 'waiting seat.' So, I repeat to you, Dear Brother, your words - please take them to heart. Here we are, a year later (4 month visits instead of 3; still Cancer Free), and your words ring true. "In summary, God has you firmly by the hand today. He will guide you as Sarah has written in the past few months through this rough path. Jesus reminded us all: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me." John 14:1" Truer words were never spoken, MadFox. You and your family are solidly in my heart as I go to sleep tonight. Be not afraid...Love to all of you.
Such eloquent words and meaningful thoughts, Norah. Prayers always to you and your hubby and MadFox and his family. KS
DeleteAmen Norah!
DeleteMadFox, God’s promises are trustworthy. Your condition is no surprise to Him. He knows exactly how you feel and what is going on. You are a favorite to Him as you are to us. He is still your very present help. And these are times of trouble but they are also in His able Hands. Praying He is busy healing you in every way. Trust in the Lord and do good. He will do the rest. Forget not all His benefits. Keep praising Him and bless His Holy Name. One day at a time in His presence. I love you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ_7NMwnsio A good song to go to sleep on...
ReplyDeleteSorry Norah, I couldn’t open your link. I’m sure it was a beautiful song.
Delete...and to wake up to. <3
ReplyDeleteNorah, as I said last year... you are such a blessing. I'm indeed firmly holding God's hand as the genetic markers came back as a bit unique and potentially more aggressive. So plan changed to a "new" plan. I'm indebted to you and am sharing a slightly modified mantra for anyone dealing with a crisis of faith and health!
ReplyDelete1. God First in prayer and faith.
2. Trust your Doctors and medical advances continue
3. Stay Positive, if can't, go back to #1.
Father, please hold Madfox close to You and heal him of this affliction; let it be no more. Give Your peace, love, and strength to him and his family during this time. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always.
DeleteStaying positive with you, MadFox. Stay steady & firmly established on #1, the rest will fall into place. Your genetic markers were fearfully and wonderfully made by the Master, it's part of the tools to aid you to fulfill & complete the mission He wants you to accomplish for the Kingdom. He will see you through it. He loves you with an everlasting love, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
DeleteMadFox - your faith teaches all of us strength and grace. Praying for you. KS
DeleteAmen my Brother! You’re doing everything right and your priorities are in the right order.
DeletePraying for you and your family as you walk through this valley,Madfox.In the relatively short time I have followed this blog, I have realized that You mean so much to so many people. I join with the others in praying for the best possible outcome for you.
DeleteThank you CapeCodGirl. I am blessed by many JC friends kind comments and prayers. I appreciate yours as well.
DeletePsalm 5: 3 – “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.”
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, You are in ultimate control of this universe, and I trust You enough, to take responsibility for my life while confidently trusting Your Sovereignty . Knowledge of all Your scriptural promises is an enormous comfort. You hear the cries of Your children and encourage us to relax and let You be God. You promised us rest for our soul, so may I take Your yoke, Your burden and walk with You in the rhythms of grace. May Your Word be the first thing I give my heart and mind to every blessed awaken morning, so that I too can boldly declare as the Psalmist in 138:8. Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love (my love will fail, but Yours never will), for I have placed my trust in You. Show me the way I should go (show me Lord, each day), for to You I entrust my life (this life You have given me, is not my own, it is Yours and I trust You with all of it). I realized that whenever I start my day without putting You first, it goes downhill from there, and this is not my wish. I desire to always jump start my day with You and live with purpose, so thank You that I can relax with You while You ‘ready me for each day’s action.’ Thank You for Jesus and Your sufficient grace. Amen.
Lamentations 3:25-26 – “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”
Micah 7:7 – “But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.”
Psalm 84:5 – “Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baka, they make it a place of springs, the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength till each appears before God in Zion.”
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Maplewood - thank you for your beautiful daily prayers. I read them always. KS
DeleteBeautiful food today sweet a Maplewood!
DeleteLamentations 3:25-26 – “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” This verse really spoke to me! Thanks dear Sister!
Thank dear Lord for prompting Maplewood to post these powerful words to encourage us and give us hope. Be blessed dear Sis.💞
ReplyDeleteWhat a powerful journal of God’s faithfulness here in this blog. What a privilege to read of God’s goodness and grace through you all. May He continue to be glorified as we place our trust in Him. This is a precious community overflowing with the heart of God. May we continue to extend his love to all we encounter. And may these moments in fellowship continue to heal and sustain through God’s gracious love.
ReplyDeletePraying protection for those in the path of devastating Hurricane Zeta.
ReplyDeleteJoining you SassyMom in prayer. Help them Lord through this storm. Safety for everyone 🙏
DeleteJoining in prayers for those in the way of Hurricane Zeta and all those affected by any natural disasters especially the forest fires. Father protect your people.
DeleteGod morning...Peace be with you ...All is Well.
ReplyDeleteSpending time with our Lord and all of your insights gives me strength. Thank you for this new day that awaits. Expecting to see God's good grace and miracles abound.
ReplyDeleteHebrews 12:3
English Standard Version
Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
Dear Lord, help me to stay focused on you and you alone during my quiet time with you. Help me not to look ahead to my day, moving my attention away from you. Help me to keep my connection to you throughout the day. The noise of today (especially news/election noise!) can be evil and so distracting! Amen
ReplyDeleteAmen ABC! Let us keep our eyes on Him and don’t let the world’s evil put fear into our hearts. The true peace is from above and no one can take it from you unless you permit it. Rest in Him who loves you.
DeleteLord, help me to focus on You and keep out the temptation of the evil one. It has been a struggle the past few days . Help me to constantly seek You and Your peace. Lord, show me how to do Your will today
ReplyDeleteJoining in prayers for peace, contentment, healing, protection and guidance amidst the clamor and chaos of the world..God is greater and in Him do I trust.
ReplyDeletePastor Louie Update - Please continue to pray for Pastor Louie. He was taken to the ER last night after his symptoms worsened. After many tests it was determined he is suffering from after effects of the chemo. His next regiment as been postponed until next Tues and the dosage will be lowered. Having said all of that he is not feeling any better. We covet you're prayers. Through it all we know God is in control and He is the great healer. We love you all. Carol (wife)
ReplyDeletePraying for Pastor Louis. God is with him and He is the greatest Healer.
ReplyDeleteBEACH DEVOTION: PACKING UP
ReplyDeleteOne of the saddest parts about leaving a beautiful beach, or any vacation, is leaving it when we’d rather linger.
The child with us, or in us begs, Do we have to leave? Oh, can’t we stay just a little bit longer?
Yet we pack up, we say our good byes, we shake off the sand until the next time.
Some of us depart in a hurry, thinking the quicker the departure, the fewer the heart pangs. Some of us linger, long after our set departure time, getting one last look, one last hug, one last memory, one last good bye before our final departure.
Which departure describes our prayer life?
Is today a day we race through, as though time with our Creator is another item to check off our to-do list?
Or is today a day we silence all those worldly voices competing for our attention, making them wait to plunge us into the day's activities, until after we spend time lingering in our Maker’s Presence for a while?
When we reach our human limit, we want more than anything else to rein in our impulsiveness, linger in stillness with Him, drinking deeply until we are refreshed and renewed, and then remain in His Presence until His Peace, His Comfort, and His Rest fall afresh on us.
When is the last time we had that type of lingering communion with Him?
If today we hear His Voice, will we welcome Jesus, linger with Him, give Him time to speak, and ourselves time to listen?
When we decide to, we will have taken steps of essential preparation for success, and rise contentedly mindful that He is remaining with us every minute of the day, even when it becomes busy.
Better still, unlike our beach vacations, memories of our lingering visit with Him never have to end, but only continued, next time.
BEACH VERSE: FROM JOHN 15: Make yourself at home with Me, lingering in My Love. I love you just as the Father loves Me. Live lingering within My love. When you obey Me you are living in my love, just as I obey My Father and live lingering in His love. I have told you all this so that you will be filled with My joy. Yes, your cup of My joy will overflow!
MY PRAYER FOR US: Dear Heavenly Father God,
We want to be at home lingering with You. Would You help us to linger when we are abiding with You, even when our commitment to abide and linger wanes?
Thank you Brie. Such wonderful thoughts. May the peace of God be upon you.
DeleteLove this lingering reminder as I prepare to pack up. ♥️🙏
DeleteI can't remember where I was last year, but this year I am lingering at the beach savoring the last day of vacay before travel. Thank you for keeping us in your prayers. ♥️😎🙏
DeleteYour words spoke right to my heart dear Brie! I have been so busy with my family. And have had to do my prayers today in bits and pieces but I have stopped to talk to Him whenever I could catch my breath. Was at my little Gabriel's Halloween parade this morning watching him and the other 3 year olds in their costumes. So very cute!!! Afterwards we had delicious pizza and it was fun. Then I cooked a big meal for the family and we watched Charlie Brown's The Great Pumpkin. But my sister in love is coming tomorrow or should I say today for dinner so I stayed up to make her favorite potato salad and some nice vegees to go with my ribs. I have two good things to share. God has been so faithful to me. One of the cuts I got when I tripped over Gabriel's tricycle didn't look good and hurt me. I went to the doctor and PRAISE GOD, it is not infected. He said the redness around the cut is because it's trying to close up so it pulls the skin around it. I learned I was doing everything wrong. I must not put adhesive bandages on it, or soak it in warm water. Just wash it with soap and water twice a day and put neosporin on it and cover it with a plain gauze pad. I'm blessed to know now how to take care of it. The second great gift from God to share is that our prayers has been answered for our middle son who lost his job during Covid and just had his second child on Sept 1st. He told us he got a job today. It is a challenging position and he's nervous but he's excited so we are so happy and excited too. I will have to spend more time now with my dear daughter in love and help her with the two children. He'll be going to the city 3 days a week and then working from home the other two. God is just so good and I am so grateful for His faithfulness! My cup of His Joy and Love is overflowing! And while I was holding baby Nathaniel tonight I just kept thanking God for my little Grands that bless my tired heart all the time. Lingering with God is the best thing we can do in our day. He is with us every step of the way. We must just acknowledge His presence and not be in a rush to leave Him.
ReplyDeleteAmen Brie.
Lord, Help us to linger with You longer, and not let go of Your Mighty Hand. Amen
So glad to hear the good news about your son and to hear all that is going on in your life and the lives of your family. God is working miracles and such all over the world and it is so good to hear about each and every one. God bless you.
DeletePTL! Dear Jeanne. Great news for your son & family👏. God will give you the strength as you pick up the slack, in helping with his family. Savor those precious moments with you grands. Mine are grown. Looking forward to great- grands! 🙏👏💕
DeleteThanks dear Janet! Yes He is working miracles every day and showing His faithfulness to His people! I am richly blessed and I pray your road ahead will be bright and smooth as you carry in in faith and peace in His presence. 😊💗
DeleteThanks sweet Jan! I am savoring the special moments. Last night my little Gabriel who was sitting at the dinner table asked his parents: “Can I go up and hug Nani?” It blessed my heart. After he finished dinner he did just that! He always drags me by the hand to watch cartoons with him or play catch, or paint pictures. I feel his great love every day. Baby Nathaniel is so tiny and helpless. All he has to do is look into my eyes and my heart melts. My other two grandsons will be visiting in a couple of weeks and we will all visit my Mom together. All 4 babies will be there! That will be one joyful reunion. How wonderful it is that you have by able to watch your Grands grow up! That’s an awesome blessing from God!! And those great grandchildren will be the icing on the cake! Our God is so good!
I love how Jeanne calls her "dear daughter in love" I thought it was a typo, but I saw it twice. That's just the way Jeanne is I realize more and more as her words express Jesus's love in her heart.
DeleteSo happy for all your good news Jeanne, our dear sister friend in Christ. Thanks for sharing. I am happy when I get to sing and dance to Gratitude and Victory songs, which is what I am doing now for you and yours.
DeleteLike Jan's, my grands are all grown up now, therefore, I get to await Great 2 legged Grands. I am blessed to have many with 4 furry legs, for which I am grateful. Love to all my beautifully awesome JC Family of Prayer Warriors. I wish words could convey how much I cherish all of you and all of your prayers. Hopefully, "thank you" will suffice when said In Jesus' Name. Amen.
His name is enough. Love you too, Brie! How are Larry and Keith doing? And you????
DeleteAnd He said, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." (Exodus 33:14). But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the LORD God my refuge, that I may tell of all Your works. (Psalm 73:28). Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with Me. (Revelation 3:20).
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, thank You for the privilege of being near with You. You lift me up with Your presence and place such passion and "glowing in the Spirit" within me. Thank You Jesus. I praise You Lord always. Thank You for all these amazing people that You have been crossing my path with. I love seeing Your work and all that You are doing within others. Thank You for answering my prayers (You always do). You are so faithful and Your promises are true. I am in such awe of You. Thank You for that. Please continue to reveal to me Your work in and through me and other people's lives. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen. I will linger in Your Presence all the day long! Glory be to God always!
Thank you dear Janet for sharing. Your prayer is my prayer 🙏💕
DeleteAmen good and faithful sister! Beautiful and heartfelt prayer. May your prayers be answered and your hopes and dreams be realized in Christ Jesus!
DeleteI am lingering with you, our dear sister friend in Christ, and His good and faithful servant, Janet.
DeleteYesterday while standing in line at check out a sweet lady made the comment, "I'm so tired. I have been up all night with my 7 year old son. The night before, another all niter at the ER with him. He is my Miracle Baby." I joined the conversation and asked about son's health issues. She said she didn't know she was pregnant until she was 7 months. He was born with a heart issue and had open heart surgery. His name is James. I said I would pray for James and to tell him I love him. Dear Warriors, please join me in prayer for James, this precious miracle gift from God. The mom said she would tell James about our divine appointment.
ReplyDeleteLove those divine appts. SassyMom. My oldest name is James. I will pray for this James & his mom. Thank you for sharing 💕🙏
DeleteJoining your prayers for the miracle baby to receive God’s amazing healing power and live a long and happy life and also for restoring his weary Mom with rest, peace of mind and a strength of faith. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteJoining in prayers for baby James, and his mother..and I imagine everyone connected to this family, the daddy and grands. Lord cover them all, let your glory be known Father. We pray for healing eternal in the name of Jesus, and rest for the weary.
DeleteJoining in, Sassy Mom. James also has my prayers!
DeleteDeclaring the healing power and Peace of our Lord cover James and his family more and more each day.
DeleteJoining in prayers for James. Father, please restore this miracle baby and grant him good health and give him and his family Your perfect peace in their hearts and minds. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
DeleteSassy Mom, I always love it when I change my plans for which store I decide to go to next, and run into one of God's "divine appointments" which I always thank God for.
ReplyDeleteI will be lifting James, and his dear mother up in prayer.
While I've often expressed how very thankful I am of this blog and the dear people who express their wants and needs, I fall way short of being able to fully express it in writing. Dear Jeanne, I miss the boat entirely for not acknowledging how serious a fall you had, for which has hurt my heart since then.You always make me smile for when you talk about you're joy of food that you lovingly prepare for others..I wish that I could send you my apple meatloaf recipe which I'm preparing for tonight's supper for my sister in law coming from out of state! All that aside, Let it be known in my quiet time, usually when I'm walking my dogs, you all are on my heart...Jeanne,Janet, Brie, Audra, Terri, Sharon , Jan, Madfox, Min ,Bob..too many to mention, but you get my drift...Norah, I'm passing that song from Wilder on..Thank you
in Christ for all who are blessed to read and those who comment or not..with love I send
Forgive any typos, spacing errors, for many occur. I have not been able to learn how to proof read successfully without loosing my entire thread...Writing on paper or email is sooo much easier to catch, for which I usually pride myself for, so I humbly submit, errors, love, and all🙃❣
ReplyDeleteDearest Butterfly love! Your kindness and love mean so much to me! Wish I could come over and hug you and taste that good apple meatloaf! I’m sure your sister in love will enjoy it! Feel free to send your recipe to artistblip@gmail.com. Much love and gratitude! 💗
DeleteBeautifully expressed, Butterfly Love. God reads our hearts, instead of our typos and spacing errors. I'm with God. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteButterfly ♥️, God bless you for keeping us all in your prayers. I don't walk a dog, but think and pray about you all as I go about my day, especially on long drives.
DeleteEllen, How are you today? You and yours are still folded up in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteWas wondering the same thing as I was praying yesterday. Joining Brie’s prayer for you dear Ellen that your recovery is going well because God is healing your weaknesses and holding your hand. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteThank you Chris Peyton for your ministry to me. Would also like to thank your family for all the time you spent with making this ministry available to us. Think I'm wearing doing good for at the proper time we will harvest do not let yourselves get tired of doing good if we do not give up we will get what is coming to us at the right time Galatians 6:9 I have shared this with many friends and the harvest is plenty.
ReplyDeleteI think I've been on here now 5 years and every day of the year I am blessed because of your willingness to post this in the scriptures
A few typos.
DeleteBeautifully expressed, Colleen.
DeleteGod reads our hearts, instead of our typos. I'm with God. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Well said and yes Brie! He reads our hearts of love for Him.
DeleteAmen to that Colleen! We are blessed to be in this JC Family and bound by God’s Word and Love! Joining in your gratitude for this wonderful gathering place.
To my dear sweet friend, a Daughter of a King, I want you to know that that is much more then a screen name. It is your title. We are daughters of the most high. He is guiding us on this path. I'm lifting you up in prayer today. Folks please join in prayer for her son and her father. The relationship struggles and the barrier that has become such a burden to her. The details are up to her to share publicly, but prayers are needed to move forward. Praying for strength to overcome this trial. To God be the glory. Praying for the full armor og God to be placed on my friend covering her from head to toe..so she is equipped for what lies ahead. Fill her lungs with your breath Lord. Shield her from fiery darts.I pray in Jesus name. Thank you Lord.
ReplyDeleteJoining into your prayers lifting up Daughter of a King to THE ONE TRUE KING. IN JESUS' NAME. AMEN.
DeleteJoining prayers for Daughter of a King. Do not be afraid dear sister. God knows what you’re going through. He is your safe refuge and protection. He is your constant guiding light.
DeleteMay God change the hearts of your loved ones and renew their spirits. and strengthen their faith. Thank You Father for all this in the Name of Christ Jesus.
https://youtu.be/U3jKLyEkzkY
ReplyDeleteFor all I share God's provisions of His loving, tender and forgiving heart that endures forever, and wants to provide for all who ask in His name.💖💞🫂👣
Thanks dear Butterfly love! Such a comforting and sweet song. It’s no secret what God can do! Amen to that. Let’s all remember His faithfulness and trust in His promises 🙏💕😊
ReplyDeleteWe had a really nice day with my son’s family. Saw our grandsons in their Halloween costumes. Erica made them from scratch! Little Lucas was a red parrot with colorful wings and Leo was a treasure chest! Such creative costumes! I told her she did an awesome job! Rick and I made little Lucas as laugh so much! He is such a happy little guy. Did a jigsaw puzzle with Leo and put his pajamas on him and read to him., Going to his soccer practice in the morning and then to my nephew’s daughter’s 4th Birthday party. Spent some time alone with our dear son Dylan after the babies were in bed. Praying for you all dear ones. Have a sweet and blessed Saturday. Hold on tight to His Unchanging Hand. God bless you in every way.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a cozy, warm fuzzy time with your little ones dear Jeanne. So happy for you. Nothing like family around you to cause you to look to the heavens and give thanks to the Lord!, Hallelujah! 🙏💞🌈
DeleteThank you, Jeanne, for reminding me about my daughter's thyroid scan. The doctor was so backed up on reports, it took quite awhile to get the results. They had just lost a doctor from the practice. Anyway, a Great Victory---the scan show a Stable thyroid! HALLELUJAH!!! Very thankful to my Lord! His word says you have not because you ask not. My Heavenly Father, I ask in Jesus' name for complete healing of my daughters
ReplyDeleteand any JCFAMILY's thyroids, glands and organ systems. Father, based on the authority of Your word I speak to every thyroid, gland and organ system, and command all of them to operate and function at 100% efficiency, the way You created them to function. It says in Job 22:28 : You said that I shall
Decide and Decree a thing and it shall be established for me; and the Light of Your favor shall shine upon my ways.
So, I Declare and Decree and speak life and health to all the thyroids, glands and organ systems. They shall be free
from sickness, disease, pain and growths. Thank You Father for Your healing touch, in Jesus's name. I Declare that my daughter and my JCFAMILY's bodies are full of Vim, Vigor and Vitality. I Declare VICTORY over all sicknesses, I Jesus's name, AMEN and AMEN.
1 Peter 2:24. "He personally carried our sins in His body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By His wounds you are healed." HALLELUJAH!!!
Dear JJ, once again you have given notice to the enemy! Don't mess with God's people. We are the sheep of His pasture, our Jehovah Rohi, our Shepard. Such great news about your daughter. Thank You Lord! I received your decree wholeheartedly! Thank you dear sister. Blessings on your day & your daughters.🥰🙏🌈
DeleteThank you JJ. Perfect timing, we need these declarations and believe in and thank our Lord!
DeleteAmen dear JJ! Such good news about your good daughter’s thyroid! Hallelujah for answered prayers! He can do all things and He is so faithful! Praying with you and our dear JC Family that your daughter will be completely healed and that all of us and our dear ones and families
Deletewill be healed of all our weaknesses i Jesus’ Name. Amen!
Watching an instructional video yesterday, part of the background music was a short piece by W. A. Mozart; Laudate Dominium.
ReplyDeleteThe words are from Psalm 117: "1 Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples.
2 For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD."
The version I heard was beautifully sung by Kiri Te Kanawa
I just couldn't help myself rising in praise to our wonderful God on hearing this Psalm set to music; thanking Him for His great love, for His mercy and faithfulness.
This was a truly delightful opportunity to " linger in His Presence awhile "
https://youtu.be/0t3m1x8-2Vw
Dear Peter. Amen and thank you. Time in His sweet Presence is blessed time indeed. In our busy lives we must make the time to spend with our First Love.
DeleteSuch a beautiful song and voice! Thank you!
Prayers for my marriage please 🙏
ReplyDeletePrayers coming your way! And pray for mine too. We are not alone.
DeleteYou got them!!!!🙏🙏🙏
DeleteGathering in to all prayers for your marriage to be renewed, revived and refreshed and strengthened by the Lord. Thank You Jesus
DeleteLove that prayer and verse JJ!! Thanks!
DeleteHow powerful to be reminded that, even with all our flaws and faults we were created by a loving God who made us exactly as unique as we are, created to do His work, for His purpose and Glory. Be still in Him, trust, even in the hard times, and watch His plan gloriously unfold. Christ’s Peace be with you family🙏
ReplyDeleteRich --- Love "trust even in hard times, and watch His plan gloriously unfold." This is truth and it sends me goosebumps and JOY!
DeleteHALLELUJAH!!! JJ
What a blessing to read these posts, listen to your song (Peter - beautiful!). I got goosebumps, too, Rich re: trusting in Him, even in hard times and watch His plan gloriously unfold! I might add, ESPECIALLY in hard times! Loved reading about your time with your Grands, Jeanne. Celebrating with you and your daughter, JJ and appreciate your prayers.
DeleteI loved your Declare and Decree, JJ for this JC FAMILY, JJ and "We do not quit, we do not give in. We stand!!!!" Amen, Sister!
So blessed to see the growth over the last few years and so very thankful for all of God's MANY BLESSINGS!
Thank you, JC Family for blessing my life!
Amen Rich! So very blessed that we are loved so perfectly just as we are. I’m so grateful!
DeleteBlessed assurance!
Jesus is mine.
Thank you dear Norah! You have blessed my life so much. You have such a caring heart! Praying with you and for you! Get some rest now!
ReplyDeleteOnly God knows what this day will bring and I leave it all in His mighty Hands. Driving to Brooklyn after Church to be with my Mom. Beth’s Wake is today. It will be an emotional day and my Mom and Janet need my help. I pray God leads me to be a bright light and comfort to them and my cousins and their families. We are all relieved and grateful that Beth is with the Lord and no longer suffering. Trusting all will go well because He is leading us and He knows how much we need His comfort, healing and peace. Let us continue to pray for answers to our prayers and for each other. God keeps His promises. Waiting on the Lord and trusting in His Word.
ReplyDeleteProverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
Continued prayers for you and your family, Jeanne. God sees your life. He knows exactly what is going in your life. He is fully aware of the challenges and difficulties that you and your family are facing, and He will not forget you. He says in Isaiah 49:16 "Behold, I have engraved you on the palm of my hands."
DeleteOur God is perfect love, and He is absolutely faithful to His children. HALLELUJAH!!!
You blessed and lifted my day! Thank you dear JJ!! I am well taken care of because He knows my Name. I am a sheep in His flock and He loves me with an everlasting love.It is a difficult time but I never walk alone. He covers me with His peace and empowers me with His strength in my body, mind and spirit. And I’m blessed with long suffering which I need so much. Everything is according to His perfect timing and His Will and Plan. He will lead me by my hand through this day. Resting in Him Who loves us.
DeleteEphesians 3:20
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
Continued prayers for you Jeanne and may dear Beth Rest In Peace
DeletePeace and comfort surround you today dear Jeanne. 🤗♥️✝️
DeleteThanks dear Blessings from NY and Audra. Your prayers mean so much to me. We all miss our dear Beth and know she is with the Lord and her soul is free. We’re all relieved God’s mercy took her out of her misery and she didn’t suffer long. It was an emotional day with some tension between family members. Janet and I are determined to keep our mother out of a nursing home because that’s her request. I saw some improvement in her thinking. She may actually attend the Funeral. God is leading it all. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteJust Declaring over my Beloved JCFAMILY/WARRIORS that our Mighty God is leading you by the Still Waters.
ReplyDeleteHe is leading you to the place of Plenty; there is NO LACK. He is leading you to the places of Life and Blessing, where you FLOURISH! Decaring you will ALWAYS be at the RIGHT PLACE at the RIGHT TIME, leading you to VICTORY! I proclaim your enemy's demise! I Declare "The Lord is our Rock, our Fortress and Deliverer."
(Psalm 18:2) Know that the enemy has NO rock, NO fortress, NO deliverer. He is a DEFEATED LIAR and is DEFENSELESS! Celebrate your future! It is BRIGHT!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
HALLELUJAH AND AMEN, JJ !
DeleteAmen JJ thank you and bless you🙏❤️
DeleteAmen dear JJ! You blessed me with your powerful prayer.
DeleteTruly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him. (Psalm 62:1). The LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him. (Habakkuk 2:20). After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. (1 Kings 19:12).
ReplyDeleteThank you Janet. I also try and read the "Daily Hope" devotional each day. The Kings verse was featured. God is Good.
DeleteThanks dear sister. You added comfort to my heart.
DeleteHere I am, once again
ReplyDeleteI pour out my heart
For I know that You hear
Every cry
You are listening
No matter what state my heart is in
You are faithful to answer
With words that are true
And a hope that is real
As I feel Your touch
You bring a freedom
To all that's within
In the safety of this place
I'm longing to...
Pour out my heart
To say that I love You
Pour out my heart
To say that I need You
Pour out my heart
To say that I'm thankful
Pour out my heart
To say that you're wonderful
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Thank you Peter- beautiful way to start the day. 🙏❤️
DeleteI loved that dear Peter. Thanks
DeleteThe only scars in Heaven
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/LkjJaS16P7g?si=gk93aTvzJyrNv-w
Such a beautiful and soothing song! Thanks dear Sassy Mom!!! Here’s another nice one: Talking to Jesus
ReplyDeletehttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Rgb27afss&pp=QAFIAQ%3D%3D
So busy with Bryan’s beautiful family. Finally resting with my JC Family. Praying that Norah’s dear daughter Joni finds all the help and treatment she needs at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati! May our amazing and merciful God go before her and prepare everything and grant wisdom to her doctors and peace to her and her family. Praying for God to turn Rick’s brother Jimmy’s condition around and heal him and all our dear ones from cancer. Thank You Father for this in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
ReplyDeleteJames 1:2-4
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
Joining in prayers with you Jeanne 🙏. Heavenly Father, please incline Your ear and hear our prayers and answer them according to Your will. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Peace be with you!
DeleteGOD is GOOD. 🙏🏽
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeleteAll the time. Amen! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
DeleteGood morning, this stood out to me today from past post 2020.
ReplyDelete"In your devotional time and in this blog, you are shown love and see yourself as loved. Like James 1:22-25 says, you have looked into the mirror to see you are loved, do not go off and promptly forget what you look like. Never lose track of that eternal truth. God be with you.
With love, Bob'
Indeed, may God bless you today with the continued feeling of love.
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ReplyDeleteI am grateful for this blog. Thank you! My wife and I have been reading both God Calling and Jesus Calling for a very long time on a daily basis, every morning and as a result we feel His presence in our lives as we move throughout the day. But with this blog post, we can have access to the text no matter our travels away without the texts. And the ending prayer is also a blessing. I pray that anyone who has access to this, reads it, and meditates on it will be blessed. Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen Blessed!
DeleteAmen. That sounds like my morning time too, God Calling as well!
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ReplyDeleteKaren and I visited a couple in the church we had met recently. Our conversations could have gone on all night! We found much in common in our lives including healing, one of which Karen recounted concerning the diagnosis of Lymphoma in 1980. Several blood tests had confirmed the diagnosis.
All symptoms were present and as a young woman and wife with three small children, the news was hard. Our Jewish Dr, Harry Miller was very supportive and said he would shortly arrange the course of treatment. A few weeks later Karen bumped into our Pastor's wife at the church door. Karen told her of the diagnosis and Lois said "next week Pastor is holding a healing line after the service, get in the line and he'll pray for you."
Karen was prayed for the following week; a simple prayer "Jesus heal her". Karen felt and experienced nothing; she actually said 'I don't believe I'm healed'. Before the treatment could start another blood test had been scheduled for the following week; the consultation with Dr.Harry followed, during which he said " I'm very surprised, your blood results are perfectly normal!". Karen replied "that's because Jesus has healed me " (we were very open with our Doctor concerning Christianity and the things of God). He said "I can't agree with you; it's possible you've gone into remission. If there's no symptoms for the next seven years, I'll agree you no longer have Lymphoma." Karen said "No, you'll agree with me that Jesus has healed me". Only when she got back to the car did she feel her neck and found all the nodules had gone. A little later her monthly cycle resumed perfectly. Time went by, life goes on. Over the next seven years Karen had several blood tests which showed total absence of Lymphoma. Just over seven years later in late 1987 Karen had a blood test, the results showed no signs of Lymphoma. She then spoke with Dr Harry. She reminded him of what he had said seven earlier. He replied "Now I can say you've been healed." Karen said now you have to agree Jesus healed me, there's no other explanation! Dr Harry said "Ok, Jesus has healed you".
Karen waited 7 years for the confirmation. Although the healing was quickly present in her body, she had to wait years for the medical confirmation.
Romans 5:3-5 NCV
"We also have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience. And patience produces character, and character produces hope. And this hope will never disappoint us, because God has poured out his love to fill our hearts."
Wonderful testimony of Karen’s healing, Peter, and of the witness this was to her Jewish doctor. It is so good to read of others experiences with sickness and healing, so helpful in building up our faith.
ReplyDeleteHe is able!