Monday, October 5, 2015

Jesus Calling: October 5

Remember that Joy is not dependent on your circumstances. Some of the world's most miserable people are those whose circumstances seem the most enviable. People who reach the top of the ladder career-wise are often surprised to find emptiness awaiting them. True Joy is a by product of living in My Presence. Therefore you can experience it in palaces, in prisons...anywhere.
     Do not judge a day as devoid of Joy just because it contains difficulties. Instead, concentrate on staying in communication with Me. Many of the problems that clamor for your attention will resolve themselves. Other matters you must deal with, but I will help you with them. If you make problem-solving secondary to the goal of living close to Me, you can find Joy even in your most difficult days. 
Habakkuk 3:17-19
English Standard Version

17 Though the fig tree should not blossom,
    nor fruit be on the vines,
the produce of the olive fail
    and the fields yield no food,
the flock be cut off from the fold
    and there be no herd in the stalls,
18 yet I will rejoice in the Lord;
    I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
19 God, the Lord, is my strength;
    he makes my feet like the deer's;
    he makes me tread on my high places.

I Chronicles 16:27
English Standard Version

Splendor and majesty are before him;
    strength and joy are in his place.


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223 comments:

  1. Heavenly Father, enter my heart, body, soul, mind and will today as I need you and desire to live close to you throughout the day. I seek the fruits of the spirit that are gained by focusing on you and having a close relationship with you. May I find Joy today no matter what the circumstances that I might face today.

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    1. Beautiful pray
      Your prayers is mine as well๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™
      May God bless your day

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    2. My heart's desire in a nutshell.

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    3. AMEN! Finding Joy, rejoicing in the presence of JEHOVAH! Echoing your prayer.

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    4. Me too Peter. Thank you Jeff for sharing.

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    5. Yes, my prayer as well, Peter! Your words, Jeff, still awesome and wonderful today! Thank you!

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    6. Funny I prayed something very similar to this today before getting out of bed. May we all have our prayer heard and answered with feeling and knowing His presence and the Joy that comes from Him.

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    7. Amen! Thank you Father for answering our prayers each and every day in unique ways!

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    8. Amen wonderful prayer to start the day

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    9. Thanks Jeff! Your prayer is timeless and I still join you in it. Amen

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    10. Thank you, Jeff, and all JC family for the awesome prayers on this blog. The readings and comments here, old and new, have helped me for years to Be Stii and Know that God is God. Blessings to all.

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    11. Joy in the morning!
      ♥️๐ŸŽถ https://youtu.be/-0NLneSBJg4?feature=shared

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  2. Living my life with joy is a choice, and cannot be dependent on my circumstances. Today, Father, may my hope, trust, and joy be found in you alone.

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  3. Regardless of my circumstances, "I will take joy in the God of my salvation".

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  4. I know it's how Im suppose to be but often I find myself struggling. I always want to 'fix' things when knowing its on His time not mine.

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    1. Unknown, I believe we have all struggled with giving up our control, at one point or another, and letting God work. I know I have. I am not perfect, and I won't be until I'm in the presence of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Until then, I will pray for guidance and strive to do better from one day to the next. I am a work in progress. I surrender all that I am; body, soul, mind and will to the Lord and ask that His will be done in my life. Daily, we have the opportunity to start over fresh with a clean slate. Thank You, Father God, for always being with us especially through the most trying times. Thank You, Jesus. Praying for you, Unknown. May God bless you abundantly.

      Blessings from California

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  5. Thank you lord i am trying my hardest to retrain my brain to always draw near to you even when my path looks easy for that is when i need you as well. Praise jesus. Amen

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  6. The difficulties of life...some of the difficulties of life are real (illness, change of circumstances for reasons beyond my control, the impact of others unloving ways), some of the difficulties of life are my own simply because I am not getting my way. For the latter, the blame is on me and I must realize I think I am God in desiring my will be done “in heaven as it is on earth”. Those difficulties are a red flag of what is going on in my soul. In the difficulties beyond my control, these are times to practice the truth of scripture, Zephaniah 3:16-18: “God is in our midst, a mighty Savior”. This I must practice embracing in my heart. Therein lies the Joy spoken of in today’s reading as I watch God working all things to good in His love for me.

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    1. Wow!! Thank you so much for posting!! Your words really touched my mind and my heart. Great perspective. Thank you

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    2. Wonderful truth, Bob! If we surrender to Him and have given Him the reins of our life, why do we so often grab the reins back. I do the same thing. He can handle whatever comes our way so much better than we can. Acknowledge Him in ALL things. He is with us always and mighty to save. Today I am reminded to stay firmly planted on the Rock and watch for His guiding Hand to lead me through my day.

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    3. Amen Amen
      God bless you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ™

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  7. Hello I am asking all who read this to please pray for me I am going through a very difficult time with stomach problems and other personal problems so I would please ask my brothers and sisters in Christ to please lift me up in prayer today my name is Melanie thank you

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    1. You have my prayers. God be with you.

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    2. Melanie I am praying for you tonight!

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    3. Praying for you and your situation.

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    4. Melanie, I have prayed for you last night, and again just a few minutes ago. I understand all about tummy problems. But God has given me victory over them and He will give you victory too !

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  8. Life in today's world can be and is difficult, however I find that when I place my life into Your Hands Lord, Your light always shines through to bring me an inner peace, filled with hope and joy through Your Holy spirit.
    I thank You Father God for always being at my side to lead and guide me through each day and lifting out of the darkness of this world around me and bringing me into the light of Your presence.
    Thank You Lord for living within me and for all Your blessings and for hearing and answering my prayers. In Jesus Name, Amen

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  9. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus....thank you....thank you....thank you....I need you always..

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  10. unknown unknown
    I am also praying for you! You are missed when we don’t see your post!! God bless your!

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    1. thank you for the prayers I sure could use them.

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    2. unknown unknown 2018 - Where ever you are, You are in my prayers.

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  11. Sharing favorite scripture of my Sunday School teacher who is now in the presence of Jesus.

    Psalm 91: 1-3
    He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
    I will say[a] to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
    my God, in whom I trust.”
    For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler
    and from the deadly pestilence.
    When we abide in the shadow of the Almighty, the shadow comes because we are standing behind God. God is in front of us. He is the one who goes before us and stands between us and the enemy!

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    1. Amen๐Ÿ™ Thank you so much Sassy Mom!
      Sending you Love and prayers
      I am asking for prayers as I am in so much pain my head and neck. The doctor ordered for me to get a Cat Scan
      This is so hard
      Will you please pray for me?
      Thank you all so much

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    2. Brandy, covering you in prayer. May you be healed from the top of your head to the soles of your feet; mind, body and spirit. Asking the Lord to bring you comfort and peace which surpasses all understanding. May He guide your steps to the doctors who can help you. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen
      God be with you.

      Blessings from California

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    3. Brandy - Joining Warriors covering you in prayer from the top of your head to the souls of your feet. Praying His comforting presence in your life.

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    4. Dear Brandy, Praying for your head and neck. May God relieve your pain and bring you perfect health and comfort. Much love..

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  12. You took me to bed last night, granted me a good night sleep, watched over me while I slept and has ushered me and my family into this new day. Thank You Father!! Thank You for my JC Family.

    Praise God from Whom ALL blessings flows, Praise Father Son and Holy Spirit! Thank You Lord for the real Joy of our Salvation each and every day we live and breathe. This morning I rejoice with Sassy Mom for her daughter's VICTORY and my JC family for Your faithfulness in hearing us when we cry unto You. Thank You for the GOOD report for Debbi and answers to ALL the other prayer requests. THANK YOU LORD for mending all the broken hearts and putting the pieces back together. All glory to Your Holy name!Thank You for the unspeakable joy in Living close to You.
    Norah, lifting you up in prayers as you always stand in the gap for others. Thanks for the continued prayer for my mom's salvation. Thanks to ALL of you my JC family prayer WARRIORS for your faithfulness in prayers and desire to praise, trust and serve the Lord! May Blessings upon blessings be your portion throughout, in the mighty name of Jesus!
    Love, Peace and a great weekend to all.

    Maplewood NJ


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    1. Maplewood, Norah, Sassy mom ����

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    2. I was trying to put praying hands, sorry

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    3. Sweet Maplewood, Your words were perfect today. I am thinking so many people's lives have been shattered by Covid and division and circumstances. And many hearts are hurting because of loss and illness and poverty. I loved your prayer especially when you said: "THANK YOU LORD for mending all the broken hearts and putting the pieces back together." Amen, Amen and Amen!

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    4. Thank you, Maplewood, for blessing me with your beautiful prayer. God is, indeed, mending my broken heart. I'm so thankful for His love, peace, mercy and grace.

      Thank you, Jesus! Thank You for this mighty team of prayer warriors that You have blessed me with. Bless each one of them, Lord, with what they need. Bless them abundantly. Bless them when they are coming and when they are going. Thank you, Jesus! In Jesus name, I pray. Amen

      Blessings from California

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  13. Just hosted a Mens breakfast at my home this past week and the talk was so in line with JC entry for today! Finding presence in God is a daily journey. A journey that is in hardship and blessings, on the beach or mountains or in hosptials and prisons! Our yearning for more needs to be filled with God and Jesus' way, not all the things of today: materialism, drugs, mean spirited behavior/outdoing others etc... dear Lord help me to find you each day. Help me to not seek out worldly things to fill a void that can only be filled by you--alone! Amen.

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    1. Amen. Here is a quote a mentor shared with me from St. Teresa of Avila:
      “Let nothing disturb you, nothing frighten you, all things are passing, God is unchanging. Patience gains all; nothing is lacking to those who have God: God alone is sufficient.”

      I have been wrestling with this quote for almost a year, in His Grace, to slowly see it to become reality in my life. Slow seems to be the ardent word! Praying for my JC family.

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    2. Yes, thank you Keith...and St. Teresa "the great' of Avila!

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    3. ABC Wonderful post from last year. Loved your heartfelt little prayer at the end too! Let us find perfect contentment, fulfillment and joy in the blessings from above that never fade away.

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  14. My sister in law's MRI on her brain came back clear. I want to thank all of my JC family for all of your prayers. It means a lot to me and my family. God is so GREAT! Continued prayers for all who seek them here. Have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Thank you most merciful sweet Jesus!

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    2. Thank God our prayers are answered! Thank you Father God for Your amazing healing power and faithfulness! We rejoice in Your good deeds, mercy and compassion!

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    3. God is good! Praising the Lord for every answered prayer and Victory Report! Thank you, Jesus!

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  15. JC WARRIORS --- I am in great need of your prayers. Having a family struggle with a grown daughter. I so appreciate and love you all!

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  16. JJ - You got 'em!! We love you!!!

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  17. JJ, lifting you and your family struggle with your daughter. As we've seen so many victories on this site, ("The effectual, fervent prayers of a righteous man availeth much," James 5:16), this situation too, will be resolved.
    Sassy Mom, I'm still reveling in Debi's test results and TJ, great news on your sister in law's test! A dear friend of mine sent me a text early this morning (she also reads JC), with this line in quotes, "If you make problem-solving secondary to the goal of living close to Me, you can find Joy even in your most difficult days." Her husband is the one with vascular dementia and I know some days are so hard for her.
    As for me, I'm trying not to be overwhelmed with all I need to cram into 2 days before the work week starts again. We were blessed with some furniture from my sister and now I have way too much. I start thinking about that and then stop myself wondering what is WRONG with me?? LOL! Somebody will be blessed with our excess and we will be blessed to be able to walk through our house again.
    Continued prayers for your Mom, Maplewood, and for Unknown, who lost his fiance. Keith, your poem says it all.
    Enjoy this lovely day, JC Family. We can do everything that we need/want to do and continue to pray for each other. What a blessing.

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  18. Thank you, Lord for this new day, it's beauty and it's light. Bless all who follow this blog in their times of need with the awareness of joy. Your Presence carries us through all of our challenges. We thank you, trust you and love you all ways. -Grateful

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  19. My wife has limited mobility and is now dealing with a wound on her lower leg that impedes even more. We have access to a competent wound doctor that has helped in the past. Thank our precious Lord, God for the skills he has given our medical community. Praying for success in this latest healing process. Finding Joy in Christ Jesus while dealing with the presentations of life on this earth. Thank you Jesus for your promise for eternity!

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  20. Most sweet Jesus, humbly kneeling, we dedicate JJ's daughter, our family to your divine heart. You, Lord, are our king forever. We have full trust in you. May your spirit fill our children's, our family's thoughts and desires. Thank you so much for answered prayer and thank you for listening to our jc family's prayers. You, Lord, are loved, blessed, and glorified forever. AMEN!

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  21. THOUGHTS ON INTIMACY WITH OUR LORD

    The fourth of four invitatory psalms is Psalm 67. If you are not in too much of a hurry this morning, why don't you pause for a moment and read it, get a feel for it.

    Vs. 1 shows the strong desire to enter into intimacy with God. There is a desire to 'see' the face of the Lord, to be in personal contact. But then the rest of the psalm emphasis the purpose of being intimate with our Lord. It is not just for our own personal delight but ultimate, our being intimate with our Lord results in great blessing to the world. Scripture is very clear that God has chosen a people as His own for the purpose of making a witness to the world of His eternal merciful love and His faithfulness from age to age. This psalm clearly brings that out. From verse 1 which seeks the intimacy with God comes the purpose stated in verse 2, 'that Your way may be known upon the earth and Your saving power among all nations.' This then dovetails into verse 3 and is repeated in verse 5, an expressed desire that all people praise God. Verses 6 & 7 could be seen as a conclusion to our 'date' with God, a realization of being so blessed (loved) by God and a pray that it never ends (it won't) until the ends of the earth worship the Lord God. Again, see in the concluding verse, the ultimate end of our intimacy with God, for the witness it will make through us so that 'every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father'.

    So why do I seek out this quiet time with my (and your) Lord? Simply for a feel good experience which it certainly is? The purpose of intimacy with our Lord goes beyond that. By my taking the time to enter into intimacy with the Lord, He molds my heart into a fashion in which I will be more loving and thus more reflective of His love for all. This is a part of His plan for the salvation of the world and this is the role He has given me in His plan to save all.

    The other aspect that touches my soul in this psalm is the all inclusive nature of it. The word 'all' and other equivalents continually surface throughout the psalm. There is no evidence of any exceptions as human thinking has a tendency to have. We are called into intimacy with our Lord for the sake of everyone and that must be the manner in which we love as we go the way He has willed us to go. All means all! You never know who is being impacted in watching you be a loving person along the path of life.

    Remember, as you live this day, you have spent your time here in order that you will be a blessing to all today. God be with you as you go. With love, Bob

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    1. Amen my brother! Any time spent in true fellowship with the Lord,is Never wasted time. Thank You for reminding/steering us in that direction! For me, there is NO better day with the Lord Out of it! I need Him, so I do everything I can to start and finish with Him. His Joy is my strength.
      Psalm 67, a great Invitation and Doxology, asking for God's mercy and His face to shine upon us! We need that every day! Yes, and let praises ring!

      Remain blessed Bob!

      Maplewood NJ

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    2. Thank you Bob. Mold our hearts, Jesus and I know you will. All of our hearts. KS

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    3. Thank you Bob. The Word, of course is inspirational. And your intro "if you're not too busy.." got me out of bed and straight to the bible. This is a really good thing and way to start a work week ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    4. Amen dear Bob! Thank you for leading us ever closer to Him. Every morning when we rise in thanksgiving and praise, we are surrounded by His peace, grace and love. We know we are blessed and we know being near to Him is more important than any of this world's trappings. His light today is more precious than anything this day can offer. Let us in Him be joyous so others can see the treasure we hold. Let them hear the words of comfort and encouragement that His Spirit gives us to share. And as a gift back, let us not be lazy in our day but bear much good fruit to His glory!

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    5. Amen, Bob! "By my taking the time to enter into intimacy with the Lord, He molds my heart into a fashion in which I will be more loving and thus more reflective of His love for all. This is a part of His plan for the salvation of the world and this is the role He has given me in His plan to save all."
      May His loving light shine upon each one of us today.

      Blessings from California

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    6. Beautiful Rose, and so true!

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    7. Precious, thank youBob

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    8. Reading again this year and appreciating your guided posts, Bob. Flashback to the video of your inspirational sermon, ALL MEANS ALL. ♥️

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    9. Still so relevant and dear, Bob. Thank you. You are loved and missed. Thank you for pouring into us as you have. ❤️

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    10. Love Psalm 67. Thanks for reminding me to read it. You are still speaking truth into my heart. Thanks always for sharing your wisdom and your spirit guided words. God bless you and your family. Miss you dear brother!

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  22. Father, help me to always remember that no matter what, You are with me always and forever. Thank You Jesus. Amen ๐Ÿ™.

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    1. Amen Janet! So comforting to know that He knows what we are faced with each day, so our choice to follow Him and do the right thing is so much more meaningful to Him. We must conciously make the effort to be more like Mary, choosing the right portion.

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  23. Good morning Jesus! The Joy of the Lord is indeed my strength. Thank You for another blessed and glorious morning to commune with You in praise, worship and thanksgiving before I start my day. I am nothing without You, but ALL things through Christ Jesus my Lord. I choose unspeakable joy while I worship and work. Thank You for Your grace that is sufficient for me. In Jesus’ Amen!

    I can't think of anyone NOT wanting joy in their life! We all want joy. Some of our natural desires are to experience joy, satisfaction and/or relief. This is all good, but let’s not mix it up. Real true fulfilled joy, is the greatest Joy found in Jesus! Because a life with Him is far more better than anything we can ever imagine. Knowing Jesus intimately and being reconciled to God the Father through Him is the only way we will ever find the best most pleasurable, everlasting and irreplaceable joy ever known!
    Nothing in this world will ever take the place of this JOY in Christ Jesus! And the sooner folks come to this conclusion, the sooner they’ll embrace it and live in His joy. If we have lost intimate fellowship with our maker, the greatest joy of life in His kingdom is pursuing and recovering the intimacy we lost.
    We have been given unlimited personal access to the One and ONLY KING of this world through prayer, we are co-heirs to Christ, we have the Word of God that holds the riches to His Kingdom, we’ve been given the Holy Spirit and we’ve been set free from the bondage of slavery!! These my brethren, defines the pure, real JOY we should desire!

    Dear Father, May we always be reminded that the Joy of the Lord is our strength and will always be. Your Joy is unlike any other this world has to offer us. Your Joy gives us hope, trust, peace and rest and reassures us that You are in control. We thank You. May Your Joy overwhelm us through every awakening moment, for the sake of Your Son Jesus. Amen.

    This song is right on!

    This Joy that I have the world didn’t give to me
    This Joy that I have the world didn’t give to me
    This Joy that I have the world didn’t give to me
    The world didn’t give it the world can’t take it away…..etc.!

    Blessings and Peace.

    Maplewood, NJ

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    1. Thank you Maplewood for your always beautiful prayers. KS

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    2. Maplewood - Amen!! "The Joy of the Lord is indeed my strength." A small framed handmade plaque given to my husband when he survived one of many heart attacks.
      God is still in control!!!

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    3. Awesome!!! Amen dear Maplewood! The Joy of the Lord is my strength and in it I am made complete. No one can rob me of my peace and joy in Jesus. He is my everything and till my last breath, I will praise His Holy Name and walk in the light of His Countenance. For He has not left me destitute but has lifted me up out of the miry bog and set me up high on a hill where I can see clearly my countless blessings. Thank you dear sweet Jesus!

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    4. ๐ŸŽถ I have the joy joy joy joy down in my heart (where?) down in my heart (where?) down in my heart. I have the joy joy joy joy down in my heart, down in my heart to stay. And I’m so happy so very happy, I have the love of Jesus in my heart. And I’m so happy, so very happy, I have the love of Jesus in my heart.๐ŸŽถ
      ❤️

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  24. Kathy- I stand in agreement with our JC family, covering your son in prayers to overcome his addiction. Prayers and resources available for his help, will put him on a good path. May that be in Jesus name.

    Jeanne- Praying for you, your hubby and the rest of the family, and his friends, against covid-19. That is NOT your portion!

    Rose- LOL! our mothers! They are our joy and blessing, but can sometimes be our headaches (we were once their headaches too! haha!). Your mom sounds more like mine! Stubborn, stubborn, stubborn, but what can I say, we love them and want the very best for them. God grants us patience and strength, I wouldn’t trade that! We are BLESSED to have them with us, so THANK YOU JESUS!

    Blessings and Peace.

    Maplewood, NJ

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    1. Thank you dear Maplewood for your prayers. I am indeed in good Hands. Blessed to still have our Mothers and may God continue to bless and keep them always.

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    2. Amen, sweet sisters Maplewood and Jeanne! I wouldn't trade my mother for anything. May God continue to bless our mothers abundantly. Thank you for your beautiful prayers. Only God can soften their hearts. Amen
      God bless you and our JC family.

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    1. Prayers for Rick and Kathy. Lifting them up confidently to the Throne of Grace. Lord, bring healing mercies upom Rick. I ask that You, in Your infinite wisdom, find it in Your plan to heal Rick from the top of his head to the soles of his feet; mind, body, soul and spirit. Give Kathy patience, peace and comfort to lovingly care for her husband. Give them both strength, Lord, to get through this difficult time and accept Your will for their lives. Use this ailment to soften Rick's heart and for Your Glory. Thank you, Lord, for always hearing our prayers. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen

      Blessings from California

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    2. Joining in prayers for Kathy and Rick. May God fill them with His strength, peace and comfort. In Jesus name, Amen.

      Blessings from France

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    3. Father, place Your healing hands on Rick and do Your work in him and give Kathy Your peace and help her let go of the bitterness in her heart. Amen ๐Ÿ™.

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    4. Thank you for your prayers over the years for Rick and Kathie. Rick has passed on and Kathie is adjusting. May peace find them both.

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  26. Praying for Rick's complete healing.
    Father God, You know the difficulties this couple is experiencing and you know Rick's body is weak with cancer. Thank you for your amazing healing power to destroy every cancer cell and for Your Spirit to enter and change his bitter heart. Open his tired eyes so he can see each new day as a precious gift and give him clearer vision to see his wife's love and devotion, and give him a grateful heart. Strengthen and comfort Kathy as she patiently cares for him and guide Audra and her husband to be a great comfort to both of them. We ask you for this in the powerful name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

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  27. Jesus, My desire is,to remain close to you throughout this day seeking the fruits of the spirit. I need to remain in you at all times as complacency and self will get me off track all too often. Lord please help me to take whatever comes my way as an opportunity to do Your will rather than a personal inconvenience. Thank you for being so loving and forgiving. I offer my day to You

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  28. HABAKKUK 3: 17-19 I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be happy in The God of my Salvation. The Lord God is my strength,  and He will give me the speed of a deer and bring me safely over the mountains!

    FROM 1 CHRONICLES 16 Glory in His Holy Name. Let all rejoice! who seek the Lord. Majesty and Honor march before Him, Strength and Gladness walk beside Him. Let the countryside and everything in it rejoice! Let the trees in the woods rejoice and sing for joy before The Lord!

    BEACH DEVOTION:  BEACH PLAY
    MY PRAYER FOR US:
    Dear Heavenly Father God,
    While watching dogs and children play on the beach, they are unleashed, unbridled, unhindered while drinking in all the joy your beach expanse offers. They too have cares, yet they run, jump, and cavort out of the excitement and joy they feel at having a large play area and freedom to let loose. We too have a reason to rejoice when we recognize our need for forgiveness and the expense of Your grace-filled Forgiveness to us anytime, anyplace, anywhere, anyone! Even now! Even us! That is reason to celebrate! That is reason to rejoice in Your Goodness now! Anytime. Anyplace. Anywhere. Anyone. Any means Any!
    In Thanksgiving for Your Grace Filled Forgiveness, and all the ways we can have the doglike and childlike experience of Your Goodness, would You help us Rejoice today? Anytime? Anyplace? Anywhere?
    On behalf of our JC Family, I ask. I seek. I knock. I thank in Jesus' Name. Amen!
    JC: REMEMBER THAT TRUE JOY IS A BY-PRODUCT OF LIVING IN MY PRESENCE. THEREFORE, YOU CAN EXPERIENCE TRUE REJOYCING EVERYWHERE!

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    1. Dear Heavenly Father, even though I have been ill the past few days, I am rejoicing in all the healing you are doing while I get to rest! And I am praising God from whom all blessings flow!
      Praying with all and for all even when I don't comment. With Love, Brie

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    3. Amen, Brie! May we all be as carefree and rejoice in the Lord like children and dogs playing on the beach. What a picture that paints. I love it! Also, praying healing mercies over you. May you soon be feeling better so you can run and jump on the beach. Sending love and His light your way. ❤

      Blessings from California

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    4. Amen! Get the rest you need sweet sister, praying for you to feel better very soon.

      Blessings from France

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    5. Love it Brie! We are all God’s children and I am blessed that my inner child is very active and loves to run around in the grass. Had my little Bible group last night and I was telling my dear sisters that they should stop during the day to spend time with the Lord and feel the peace and joy of being in His presence. One of them was talking about the fact that people aren’t going to confession. I said if you have a sin burdening you, just bring it to the Lord in true repentance and He will forgive you. He wants you to come to Him so He can lighten your load. He already knows our hearts.
      Amen Brie! The only true joy we find is in His presence and peace. And the beauty of His creation never fails to lift my spirit! Every day I get out of my apartment and fill my eyes with blue skies, beautiful clouds, trees dressed in their fall colors and pretty flowers. It warms my heart and lifts my spirit. I pray when I walk under His glory and I know He is with me always.

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    6. What do you do when you have nothing to fall back on? Habakkuk would tell you, fall back on God, and he will hold you up. “Though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior.” Think about Job in the Old Testament. This was exactly the question Satan asked God about Job. “Does Job trust you because he trusts you, or does he trust you because you have blessed him?” Job passed the test when God removed the blessing, and Job continued to trust him no matter what. Habakkuk challenges us with the same question. Do you really trust God, or do you only trust him when you know his blessing on your life?

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  29. Father God, I thank you for blessing me with a new day to seek and serve You. As I go about my day, please help me to remain in constant communication with You. My days are the brightest when You are near. If I start to lose focus, gently guide me back to You, Father God. In You I find my greatest joys and happiness. In You is where I will dwell. Thank you, Lord, for never leaving nor forsaking me. You are the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. You never change. I ask, Lord, that you change me, fix me, heal me. In You I put all of my trust for You alone are the most High God. Thank you, Jesus, for sending Your Holy Spirit to guide my steps. Guide me, Father God, to where You want me to be, and may Your will, not mine, be done. For all these things and more, I ask, I thank, I pray, in Jesus Holy name. Amen

    May I ask all of you, my brothers and sisters in Christ, to join me in praying for my cousin, Tommy, who is currently in county jail awaiting trial. He has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing symptoms. As of yesterday, he was having trouble breathing. I know God holds him in the palm of His hand, and I am trusting in the Lord to work it all out for His Glory. I know Jesus is with him. All he has to do is open the door and invite Him in. Lord, breathe Your spirit into my cousin that he may hunger for You. Thank you, Lord.

    Lifting up all JC family prayer requests confidently to the Throne of Grace. He is more than able for even the toughest problem or concern. There is no problem that is too big for my God. Praying His will be done in all matters great and small. God is omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient. In Him we can lay down all of our cares and concerns knowing He is in control of the situation. God will make a way when we see no way. Thank you, Father God for Your faithfulness.

    May you, my JC family, feel His presence throughout the day, feel His power at work in your lives, and remember just whose you are. We are children of the the Most High God, and He is Mighty to save. Amen!

    Blessings from California

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    1. Amen Rose Thank you for your beautiful prayer. Sending healing prayers for Tommy. May he seek refuge in the Lord as He opens his heart and soul to His Presence.

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    2. Rose, I share in your beautiful prayer. Praying for your dear cousin Tommy. He is on a rough road but God is able to turn it around. May God heal him of his Covid and bring him back to perfect health, open his heart to surrender to Jesus, strengthen his faith, guide the trial and make a way for him. Amen! God can do all things at all times. Trusting in His faithfulness. May He also comfort your dear heart, Rose.

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    3. Still beautiful and poignant today, dear Rose. Thank you. ❤️

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  30. Thanking God that he is our unchanging Joy.
    We're in need of prayer for family members that are in turmoil. Satan is using selfishness and stubbornness to alienate our grandson from his mom and stepdad. Please pray that he will return to his knowledge of God that can guide his steps.
    Our Heavenly Father, keep us in your Joy in spite of the pain we feel from family turmoil. We ask in Jesus' name, Amen.

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    1. Praying for your family 10-4. May the Lord strengthen and comfort you all and lead your grandson back to Him in perfect peace. We trust you Lord. Thank you Jesus. Amen.

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    2. Praying that he is led back and the Lord comforts and gives peace to the rest of the family while they are patiently waiting on You to do Your wonderful work Lord. Amen ๐Ÿ™.

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    3. Dear 10-4, Praying that God will open your grandson’s eyes and soften his heart so he will know the truth and come back to God and his good parents. His loving Father knows all things and is mighty to save. Trusting Him and thanking Him for His faithfulness. Amen.

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  31. Help me holy spirit to not worry about all the tomorrows, but to embrace and rejoice in the moments of today. Amen ๐Ÿ™.

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    1. God holds our tomorrows in His Hands and He wants His beloved children to be blessed and prosper. His Spirit comforts and instructs you every day. The Lord never leaves your side. Stay in this day with Him and remain thankful and hopeful. He is guiding your path as you do your best to please Him. I love you.

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  32. Have a blessed new day dear ones. Praying God will flood your paths with His light, warm your hearts with His love, and surround you with His joy and peace. Looking forward to more answered prayers and reasons to rejoice and be glad. Thank You Jesus!

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    1. Amen Jeanne! Let us rejoice and be glad!

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    2. Thank you dear Jeanne for the blessing. I give it to you also, pressed down & overflowing. Amen

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    3. Thank you, too, Jeanne! Your words are like a warm blanket wrapped around me this morning. Just what I needed. Sending warm blessings back to you, sister! Thank you, Jesus, for our Jeanne! Amen!

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    4. Amen and thank you Jeanne. Well spoken words of blessing. I also want to send them right back to you!

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    5. Thanks for all the sweet blessings that rained down on me today. Sending you a giant hug and much love.

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    6. Reflecting your beautiful blessing back to you all day and evening, Jeanne. Every day!

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  33. Got caught up in a rain storm yesterday.....you all need to visit Nairobi ....you know why ...it can be sunny in one minute and then raining in the next ! so yesterday I had just done shopping and I was walking along and it just started raining I had no umbrella and no sweater! I priased God in the storm , I sang , I prayed till I got home soaking wet but thanking God for the blessings

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    1. Amen Min Ahadi! Thank You Jesus! God bless!

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    2. Dear Min, it might not have been your choice to get caught in the rain, but it was your choice to sing praises to the Most High in the midst of it. Inspiring. Bless you sister ๐Ÿ’•

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    4. Singing in the Rain! With Thanksgiving and Praise! Hope you got warm and dry and drank a cup of tea when you got home.
      Dear NJS, I do love that song and we've all gone through hard times and even though God didn't take our trials away, we knew He was walking through them with us. Sent the link to my Mom and Sis for their comfort and encouragement. Thanks <3

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    5. Rain. What a concept! Please pray some into our dry, dry state of California where we need nourishment for our land and cleansing from evil.

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    6. Still praying for that rain here in northern CA. Holy Spirit, wash us clean and remove the planks from the eyes of those who can't see.

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  34. 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. (James 1:2-4). But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when His glory is revealed. (1 Peter 4:13). May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (Romans 15:13).

    Heavenly Father, thank You for the joy that Your Presence brings to my heart. You are so wonderful. I am so sorry for the things I do, say, and think. I am not perfect, but I am grateful. I don't always see things clearly when and as I should, but later they may be revealed to me in a different way or perspective and it is very eye opening. Please forgive my shortcomings and hardheadedness. I am continuously learning and growing and, unfortunately, making mistakes as I go. Thank You for Your mercy and grace. Your forgiveness and love is priceless. I don't deserve it, but You give it to me lovingly and abundantly. Thank You Jesus. I praise You Lord always. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.

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    1. Janet, this could so be me as well. I am still on the potter's wheel! Thank you, sister for those verses and your words. May your day have unforeseen blessings!

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    2. My prayer too sweet sisters. We are so weak in our human emotions. Before we trust in God, we sometimes panic when things go wrong. I am trying to call out His Holy Name whenever I am faced with a difficult situation. As soon as I say JESUS, everything gets better and I am filled with such a sweet calmness because He is fighting my battle, figuring out the answers, lighting the darkness, and strengthening my weary heart.
      Praising Him with you dear Janet. We are so loved just the way we are. Thankfully, He is not expecting perfection, just our love, trust and good efforts. Let us do our best today to bring love, comfort and encouragement to everyone we meet or speak to, and try to pay His faithfulness forward.
      Sweet NJS, I am also still on the potter's wheel and blessed to be the clay inside His Hands.
      Me too Jan! Under construction. :)

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  35. Thank you dear sister for reminding me that, I am still under construction! Bless your day๐Ÿ’•

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    1. Still trying to have patience with myself in the construction zone. Help me Jesus ♥️๐Ÿ™

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  36. Good Morning - what a beautiful morning, Dear JC Family. I am thankful for the wonderful night's sleep I received and have spent a lovely time in the Word - so peaceful.
    Please pray for my sister and her family and friends who lost their beloved Vicky on Sunday. She was so ready to go to sleep and have her next sight be the face of her loving Lord and Savior. She truly knew her future and was perplexed as to why she was still her. Yet, even in her last days, she blessed so many and shared God's Word with all who came to see her.
    My dear friend who had COVID is recovering, very slowly and now her husband has it. It may be another week or more before we get together, which is a first in all of the years we've been friends. We haven't had our Monday Nt. Ladies Fellowship for 2 weeks and it may be another before we see each other. But, we pray without ceasing and know He cares and hears. Hers is the husband with vascular dementia who I have asked for prayers before. Please pray that his energy is restored and that he is comfortable and that his dear wife has the energy to continue to care for him. Praying for all of my adult children and their families, for the Oct Birthday dinner planned for the 17th - that we are able to do it and see each others' faces. Praying for my transition at work...so many things are still TBD but I know they will be in due season.
    I pray as I read through all of these requests and see the years that we have supported one another in pray and love and laughter. Victories and sadness but always recognizing our many blessings. Have a wonderful day, JC Family. I'll continue to pray for each request.

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  37. God in His wondrous mercy lifted Vicky out of her misery and carried her Home to a beautiful peaceful rest. No more pain and suffering. God's promises will be realized and she will look upon His beautiful Face.
    Father God, Thank You for resting Vicky's sweet soul and providing comfort and strength to Norah's sister, family and friends. Thank You for continuing to heal Norah's dear friend and her husband with dementia. You are so much greater than Covid. They need Your amazing healing power and strength right now. We trust in You, rest in Your promises, and thank You for all this and for all to go well with Norah's family dinner and transition at work, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

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  38. Amen!

    SC Anonymous

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  39. Thank you Jeanne for your words and your prayer, as I struggle with letting my emotions lead me instead of Jesus. Your reminder helps us to focus on our Lord and the trust that only He can bring. I will seek His help throughout the day and keep Him close in my soul, mind, body and heart. I will be still and trust Him!๐Ÿ™

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  40. Praying for Norah and her husband, specifically on their treatment plans and the home repairs, etc. But, of course also for all here. May we see today's obstacles as merely temporary as we walk in the light of His presence. GODSPEED! Amen.

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    1. Ha ha, Norah. I just read yesterday's post. I eat just about anything, but your husband and I not only share MM, but a mutual sweet potatoe aversion, which my wife loves. So on potatoe nights it's one baked, one sweet!! And sea salt fries... no sweet potatoe fries either! Hmm. Maybe we both should start, good for the heart and maybe MM! All the best next 2 weeks of appts. etc. In Him, and Peace be with you.

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    2. Praying with you, dear MadFox, for Norah’s DH that the many treatments and appointments will go well because our Great God is in charge. Keeping you always tight in my prayers, my good brother!
      Rick hates sweet potatoes too and I love them. So I bake a regular potato for him and a sweet one for me. When I roast them I put my sweet potatoes on the opposite side of the pan. Thanks for making me smile on this gray and rainy day. Good thing God’s joy and peace are not dependent on circumstances and the weather. Blessed we are and blessed we will remain. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ’—

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  41. Amen! Good posting thank you Jeanne

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  42. Joining in prayer with you Jeanne. We are weak in our humanity and need the Lord desperately. Let us humble ourselves and surrender our hearts, minds and souls to Him. Heavenly Father, please continue to mold us into the people You created us to be. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen ๐Ÿ™. Thank You Jesus and praise God always ๐Ÿ™Œ.

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  43. Anyone heard from Maplewood, NJ lately? I miss seeing the postings, they're a blessing.

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    1. She and Bob Malsack have pretty much stopped posting regularly.

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    2. I find if you have 1 or 2 comments on a day's thought that it is hard to really offer much more in relevance unless you can tie to a personal change or to a specific posting by another blogger's situation or thoughts. Enjoy your posts Peter. Godspeed.

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    3. I sure do miss them both so much, but their words of wisdom, encouragement and God’s truth are always relevant. I’m sure they are still serving the Lord in wonderful ways.

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    4. What would you do if nobody posted ???

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    5. I miss LoveConquerorsAll, too. I keep all 3 of them: Maplewood, Bob and LQA, in my prayers. Been thinking about TERRI, too. Some things are only for a season. This Blog may not be for everyone and that's OK. But, we still keep those we've come to know in our prayers. This has served as sort of a Diary for me. I look back and read where we all were, years ago and we were together, praying for each other. I appreciate all of the insight, honesty, requests and victories. So, we walk by the Spirit and keep in touch with those we're able to.

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    6. Oops - that was me - posting above. :)

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    7. Today I said extra prayers for each name in today's posts, regardless of the year they posted. I am sure God will let them know they are still loved and their gift is still appreciated, wherever they are.

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  44. Sharing a prayer from Michael Youssef Daily Devotions.
    Lord, bring Your church to repentance and start with me! May I never add to Your perfect Gospel of grace through faith in Jesus Christ. He alone is my rock and my righteousness. Let me not be a stumbling block to Your Truth by adding or taking away from the pure and simple Gospel. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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    1. Your prayers have been answered, our dear dear sister friend in Christ, Sassy Mom. You are a guidepost to His Truths.

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    2. Amen. Thank you dear Sassy Mom. May God cover your path with bright light today.
      Yes Brie!, Our sister sure is a faithful servant of the Lord, guiding us to His truth.

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    3. I learn so much from you, Sassy Mom! Praying for you, every day. As Brie and Jeanne said, you are a guidepost for so many of us and a faithful servant of the Lord. Love you, Sassy Mom!

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  45. Terri, missing you. Continuing to Pray HIS presence, love, guidance and healing for your broken heart.

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    1. Yes, our TERRi. You are loved and your posts are missed. Whenever you are ready, i will count it as joy to hear from you. You are always in our prayers.
      In Jesus' Name. Amen.

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    2. Miss you too, dear Terri, Always in our thoughts and prayers. We understand how hard this time is, and we love you. God is walking each step with you and dear Sassy Mom, and He knows your hearts.

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  46. Amen. So blessed that he loves us all in our imperfections. That is such a comfort. When I slip, I know He will lift me right back up. Hallelujah!

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  47. This is from the God Calling Devotionals and it is so good. Enjoy:

    No Chance Meetings
    The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. — Psalm 121:8.

    All your movements, your goings and comings, controlled by Me. Every visit, all blessed by Me. Every walk arranged by Me. A blessing on all you do, on every interview.

    Every meeting not a chance meeting, but planned by Me. All blessed.

    Not only now, in the hour of your difficulty, but from this time forth and for evermore.

    Led by the Spirit, a proof of Sonship. “As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the Sons of God,” and if children then heirs — heirs of God.

    What a heritage! Heirs — no prospect of being disinherited. “Heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ: if so be that you suffer with Him that you may be also glorified together.”

    So your suffering has its purpose. It is a proof of Sonship. It leads to perfection of character (the being glorified), and to Union with Me, God, too. Think of, and dwell upon, the rapture of this.

    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.
    Ephesians 1:4

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    1. Yes, Jeanne - we are Joint Heirs with Christ. Love you, Sister!

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    2. Amen. Love you right back dear Norah!

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  48. Amen Jeanne ๐Ÿ™. Praying for traveling mercies and an abundance of joy. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen ๐Ÿ™.

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  49. The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit. (Psalm 34:17-18). I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13).

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  50. Amen Jeanne- beautiful - Prayers for safe travels and your mom๐Ÿ™❤️

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  51. Amen Janet. Sending prayers and blessings your way๐Ÿ™❤️

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  52. JC Warriors, asking for you to lift up my brother’s wife. I’ve asked for prayers before. She had breast cancer 5 years ago; it came back last Fall. During a recent follow-up scan/then biopsy, something else was found. Results will be in tomorrow. Praying that this is a new cancer and not metastatic. Praying for my brother as he is the strength of that family. Praying for their children who are still rather young.

    Todays devotion in finding JOY in everything was a great one for our family. I consider it a “God wink.”

    Praying for each of you as you go through your day that you will find JOY in everything and a light for God in the process.
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    1. The Joy of the Lord IS your strength. Praying for you and the family, relatives etc. Zephaniah 3:17 "The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.
      He will take great delight in you;
      in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

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    2. Dear SC, I’m continuing to pray for your brother’s dear wife’s healing. May our amazing God and loving Father wipe out every cancer cell of any kind from her body and strengthen and bless your brother and the whole family. Thank You Jesus.

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      May the joy of the Lord continuously heal and strengthen all of you. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!

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    4. Praying for your entire family, SC as well as your SIL's entire medical team. Jesus, we ask that you wrap your loving arms around SIL's entire support team and bring them comfort and wisdom to make her whole again. Release all of their worries into your lap so you can carry their concerns. In Your name, we pray. Amen.

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  53. Praying for you dear Anonymous and your SIL. The Lord is in control of all concerns about this test. May the peace of the Holy Spirit touch each of you as journey through this time of uncertainty. One thing is certain, the God who created the universe is the God of your every need. Hold fast! Amen!๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ™๐ŸŒˆ

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    1. Amen sweet Jan! God can do anything and knows our needs better than we do.

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  54. Joining warriors dear Audra in asking for the Lord's mighty touch on specifically C4-5-6 of your vertebrae, relieving the discomfort. He formed every part of your spine, who knows how He will use this circumstance for His glory & for your healing. Hallelujah! ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ™๐ŸŒˆ

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    1. Praying with you for God to heal our dear Audra’s vertebrae C4-5-6 completely and cushion them so she can live, move, rest, and sleep without pain and heal her shoulder and strengthen all her weaknesses. Father we ask this with trust and gratitude in the powerful Name of Christ Jesus our Risen Lord. Amen

      Psalm 139:14
      I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

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    2. In Him, may our dear sister friend in CHRIST, Audra, live, move, and have her being with His JOY giving her His Strength. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!

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  55. Dear Rich C. You are in my prayers for mental & emotional health. May you face each day knowing Who can renew your mind & refresh your thoughts. I come against the enemy in the name of Jesus to cease all evil assignments against your mind & emotions!! Be set free in the name of Jesus! Hallelujah!๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ™๐ŸŒˆ

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    1. Joining your powerful prayer for our dear Rich C! Thank You Father for healing our brother in every way and surrounding him with a mighty hedge of protection against all attacks from the evil one. We know You are so much greater, in Jesus’ Name. Amen .

      1 John 4:4-7
      Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

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    2. Amen, Amen!! I receive your prayers with thankfulness and hope!! ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ™

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  56. Safety in your travel dear Jeanne &, any member of our JC family today. Thank you for the sharing of the word. ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ™

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  57. Thanks dear Janet, Blessings from NY and Jan! Jesus will keep me safe and I’m surrounded by all your prayers. God bless your new day. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’—

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  58. Amรฉn! Such a beautiful prayer! So glad l found this site. Blessings to the JC family! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

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  59. Amen, Jeanne. And thank you for this beautiful prayer. Prayers for you and your good mom today and all weekend. Give her a hug from all of us.

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  60. Loving Father forgive me for the grumbling and complaining that distracts me from living in your presence, that clouds my vision from seeing your grace and mercy all around me and prevents me from living the life that you created me to live. I pray that the Helper will strengthen my resolve to have a more thankful attitude, to stay focused on your word, your faithfulness and your promises. May all that I think and do glorify you, knowing that you are with me, to guide me and strengthen me and lead me on the path of righteousness.
    To you be all glory and honor and praise!

    Praying for each of you today, for healing, hope and peace!
    Shalom ๐Ÿ™

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    1. Thanks for your prayers. Praying with you and for you, dear brother. Stand strong in the Lord. He keeps His promises. Trusting in His faithfulness.

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  61. Please pray for Dave, who had to be sedated to have 2 teeth extracted yesterday. Profuse bleeding. He was up at 1:00 am this morning to go to bathroom, passed out and broke his nose, ribs and has a brain bleed. He has been admitted to the hospital, they are keeping him sedated.

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    1. Praying for Dave’s healing and comfort. He’s going through so much right now. God is with him and He is so much greater than his injuries. Thank You Father for stopping his bleeding and healing his nose, ribs, and brain bleed, in the powerful Name of Christ Jesus. Amen. .

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  62. Dave is a believer. Thanks JC Warriors for prayers.

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  63. Prayers for Dave! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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    1. Joining in prayers for Dave, Audra, Anonymous's SIL and Rich C. The Lord makes a way when there doesn't seem to be a way. I Declare over you: Blessings, Life, and God's Great Healing/ Restoration, God's Plan, God's Will, and the Joy of the Lord. The Lord prepares a table in the presence of our enemies. WE EAT THE VICTORY MEAL!!! Declare your FREEDOM from the enemy's darkness. Say what you want. Don't complain or you'll remain! Resist the enemy with the WORD and he will flee in the name of Jesus. Don't listen to anything the enemy is saying. Tell him-IT IS WTITTEN-- then read or recite a scripture that speaks to your situation. God's word does not return to HIM void. He watches over His WORD to perform it! Sending Warring and Ministering Angels to surround you and keep you in all your ways. In Jesus's name, I Pray and Believe, AMEN and AMEN.

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    2. Amen dear JJ. Declaring victories with you in Jesus’ Name to God’s glory!
      Good news, dear Sassy Mom! Hallelujah! God is leading Dave’s treatment and recovery because he trusts in Him! Keeping him and his wife in my prayers.
      Please pray for my good Mom. She lost her balance and fell on her side on Wednesday night. Her condition is deteriorating and she needs my help more than ever. She hurt her shoulder, neck, back, and head. Trusting God is already healing her. Please pray for her and for my cousin Beth who starts chemo in 3 days for stage 3 lung cancer. Believing God is already shrinking her tumor. Thank You Jesus. Amen.

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  64. Both of my sons are attending Tres Dias retreat. I am asking the Lord to fill them both with His Holy Spirit, to help them give Him full permission in their lives. To open their eyes to fully understand His grace and mercy. I’m believing God this weekend is the foundation setting for the rest of their lives. Their adult hearts being opened to the Lord for a life forever changed. Praying for their families to receive all that God has in submitting to Him.

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  65. Echoing your prayers for both sons.

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  66. Dearest Jan --- Lifting you up to The Throne of Grace. Our Father God sees the deep pain you've carried, and His heart is always toward healing and restoration. Psalm 147:3 It says, 'He heals the the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.' I believe that this healing is coming to you in every way, not just physcially, but to any of your hurts and struggles. As you release the habit of smoking, I'm praying that God also releases you from the pain that has been weighing on your Your body and heart, bringing you peace and wholeness.

    I Decree and Declare that by the stripes of Jesus, Jan is healed, in every part of her body, with no negative side effects. Isaiah 53:5

    I SPEAK to the pain and smoking habit that tries to bring affliction to Jan. I curse the root of these afflictions. You cannot live in her body because she is filled with the Fire of the Holy Spirit. You cannot hide in any part of her body. You cannot come back into her body...ever! She is not a carrier. She ONLY carries the love of Jesus Christ!

    I Decree that the answers to these Declarations are on the way from the Thrones of Father God and Jesus in heaven via the Ministering Angels, God's healing hand, and the Holy Spirit. And Father God, we give you ALL Glory and Honor. In Jesus's Name, AMEN and AMEN.

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  67. I'm joining in your prayers that our amazing God is healing dear Jan in every way and helping her to kick her smoking habit, and healing any physical problems she and her loved ones may be having, and every weakness of any kind in their bodies, minds, and spirits. I decree and declare that she and her dear ones are healed by His Stripes, covered by His Blood, and covered by His Word. Thank You dear Father for this in the powerful Name of our Risen Lord, Christ Jesus. Amen!

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    1. Oh, bless you Jeanne. You showed me I needed to put Janet's name in there, but I am Declaring over all this JCFAMILY our Great Lord's Healing. If any of the Declarations touch part of you, CLAIM IT! I will stand with you for your answers. Decreeing and Declaring God's Abundant Life over the INCREDIBLE JCFAMILY/WARRIORS. In Christ you are called to a life of freedom, healing and wholeness. I Declare that every chain that has held you back is broken, and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding is flooding your hearts and minds. I speak strength into your spirit that you will walk in VICTORY, knowing that the Lord is fighting for you.
      His grace is sufficient, and His power is being made perfect in your weakness. (Thank You Lord, for I certainly have some weaknesses to contribute.) I Declare, Restoration, Joy, and Abundant Life to every corner of
      your lives, In Jesus's Name, AMEN and AMEN.

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  68. I loved this devotion because a lot is going on in our lives and in our apartment right now. Our apartment looks like a stock room with every room packed with stuff from the boys' room. But the ceiling is replaced, thank God, and the men are coming to fix the cracked walls of the boys' room and to eventually paint it. Our own bedroom ceiling and walls are in terrible shape but the cracks don't look dangerous. God will continue to keep us safe and we're blessed to have a roof over our head when so many people are homeless and going through such hardship. I'm blessed. God allows the valley times to draw us to Him. For the past 3 or 4 days I've been getting swelling on the top of my cheek right below the circle of my left eye. It may be an allergic reaction. I've been praying whenever I can and I know God is with me and all will be well. Rick still doesn't have a date for his Moh's surgery but I believe all will be well in God's perfect timing. Anyway, God gave me a wonderful surprise today. I was in CVS on line and the woman in front of me looked familiar. As soon as I heard her voice I remembered who she was. Paulette my dear sister in Christ! When she turned to look at me, she said I know you. Then we both said: The Gospel group at the Nursing Home! We used to meet at the Nursing Home where I was a volunteer musician. Paulette and I were part of the Wed morning Gospel group for quite a few years. I haven't seen her since before Covid! So much joy! We hugged each other and spoke for a while and we praised God that He had taken care of us! Seeing her was such a sweet gift from God! I sure hope we meet again soon! Today's devotion says: "If you make problem-solving secondary to the goal of living close to Me, you can find Joy even in your most difficult days". Amen and Amen! He continues to shine light into every day! I'll be babysitting little Evelyn on Sunday and that will bring me more joy! Praying for you, my dear JC Family, and with you for so many others on our prayer lists, and all those suffering because of the violence of this world, the destruction and effects of Hurricane Helene, the pain of physical and mental illness, and all the ungodliness of this world. May we just keep praying, keep trusting, and keep sharing God's love, mercy, compassion, and comfort. We can only do so much in a day. But we can make a difference. I've been praying that God helps me to make a difference in the lives of my family, friends, neighbors, and those I care about. So many people need our help. They need us to put some light and joy and comfort in their lives. Thank You Father for answering all these prayers and guiding our paths and our words, and helping us to make the time to help others. Help us to be more selfless instead of selfish. Thank You for all this in Jesus' Name. Amen.

    Proverbs 11:25
    The generous soul will be made rich,
    And he who waters will also be watered himself.

    Philippians 2:3
    Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

    1 Corinthians 10:24
    Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.

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    1. In agreement with JJ & Jeanne in continuing to lift our sister Janet. Jeanne you & Rick are on my prayer list. God is attentive to all our cries. He neither sleeps nor slumbers. He hears your prayers. Have a fun Sunday with your little Evelyn. ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™

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  69. To God be the glory! Praise the Lord and thank You Jesus! Thank you JJ and Jeanne for your encouraging words and prayers. It's so comforting to know that the people here are true brothers and sisters in Christ. The fellowship found on this blog is Spirit-led and uplifting, as well as, supportive. The love of Christ Jesus is evident and I am so grateful for every one of you. May our heavenly Father continue to unite His Body of believers in one Spirit, one mind, and one body. Thank You Lord for everyone here and for all the love that is poured out for one another and for the prayers and encouragement. May God bless you and peace be with you all!

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  70. May peace be with you also dear Janet. I agree, this place is a place of prayer. The war room! Where battles are fought and won in the power of Jesus name! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’ž

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