Every time something thwarts your plans or desires, use that as a reminder to communicate with Me. This practice has several benefits. The first is obvious: Talking with Me blesses you and strengthens our relationship. Another benefit is that disappointments, instead of dragging you down, are transformed into opportunities for good. This transformation removes the sting from difficult circumstances, making it possible to be joyful in the midst of adversity.
Begin by practicing this discipline in all the little disappointments of daily life. It is often these minor setbacks that draw you away from My Presence. When you reframe setbacks as opportunities, you find that you gain much more than you have lost. It is only after much training that you can accept major losses in this positive way. But it is possible to attain the perspective of the apostle Paul, who wrote: Compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus, I consider everything I once treasured to be as insignificant as rubbish.
Colossians 4:2
English Standard Version
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Philippians 3:7-8
English Standard Version
7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ
My Prayer
Lord, I want to be a person that talks to people, talks to you, to people, to you - back and forth. I want my talk to you to just naturally outflow of me throughout my day, constantly consulting you, sharing with you; I don't want to get too caught up in the moment so that I can be joyful in the midst of adversity. Lord, I want to train myself daily to be Godly and respond to situations in a manner that will always glorify You.
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Heavenly Father, Thank your for this reminder to always turn to you throughout the day. I am reminded of many periods in my life when I was hopeless and lonely and it was then that I carried the burdens of everyday life by myself. Lord, I pray that I loosen my grip on controlling my life and turn it over to You. I pray for the fruits of the spirit that can only be obtained by living my life through You. Peace is not the absence of trouble, it is the presence of Christ.
ReplyDeleteWow, Jeff, your last sentence hit me right in my heart! What a beautiful insight! Thank you, Dear Sweet Jesus, for speaking to us through Jeff!
DeleteI second Rebecca's reply. *Like* 'Peace is not the absence of trouble, it is the presence of Christ'.
DeleteLord take over my thought life, my patterns and behaviors?, my life belongs to you take these lips that belong to you fill them with your fire and allow nothing but pearls and silver fall out of my mouth break my heart for what breaks yours and whatever that I do or that is in my life that is not pleasing to you destroy it thank you Jesus
DeleteJeff sound profound... love & blessings
DeleteI loved your last line too and kept reading it over and over. Thanks Jeff!
DeleteAnd over again...Peace is not the absence of trouble, it is the presence of Christ.
DeleteAnd o-o over and over...peace is not the absence of trouble, peace is the PRESENCE of Christ.
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DeletePeace is not the absence of trouble, Peace is the PRESENCE of Christ
Amen and Amen dear Jeff, Brie and Audra! God allows trouble but His Peace is always present.
DeleteThank you brother Jeff. I'm inspired by the last lines also. Bless you wherever you are🙏💕
DeleteAmén!
DeleteSuch a powerful definition of peace from Jeff! And the second time I have heard this phrase this week:
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Beautiful pray, Jeff! Thank you. Prayers for you and hope that you are well. “ Peace is not the absence of trouble, It is the presence of Christ!” Amen
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Love this so much
Blessings and prayers for each of our JC family 🙏❤️🙏
Brandy
God is so good! He will not leave us or forsake us!
DeleteAMEN, AMEN, And AMEN!!!
DeleteAmen! I love this reading, the prayer and everyone's post! Come Holy Spirit, help me to remain Steadfast in seeking you each day!❤️🙏
DeleteSo good, this start to my day readings!
DeleteMy problem, my real problem, is stated in the first words of today’s thought, “my plans or desires”. As long as I have my personal plans or desires, I am going to have frustrations, disappointments, and unhappiness. The stronger I cling to my plans or desires, the greater will be my frustrations, disappointments, and unhappiness. As the proverbial expression says, “I have met the enemy and it is me.” As Jesus said recorded in Luke 14:11, “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” In being filled with my plans or desires, I have exalted myself to the level of God and there will be much disappointment. The more I can let go of my plans or desires, the greater will be the peace and joy in my life. When the day comes that I completely let go of my plans or desires, then I will experience absolute peace and joy and that will be heavenly. I, too, was deeply touched by the last line of Jeff’s prayer above.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of what a friend said: If I hold on to something, then I'm responsible for it. But if I give it up to God, He assumes responsibility.
DeleteI love what Bob quoted: I have met the enemy and it is me." Oh, that we would all realize that! And yes! it's Pride that makes us hold on to our plans and desires; this declaration of independence so instilled by our culture, which actually was the sin of the first man/woman - wanting to break free from God's rule.
My constant prayer is: Lord, lay your desires upon my heart so that I desire only what You desire. Holy Spirit, align my heart, my mind, my will with the Father/Son's.
Amen Jeff! Let go and let God. I was telling my Bible group last night that we start off our day making plans and then God has His way and changes them. He takes our steps and puts them in the direction of His Will and Plan. Let us always surrender to that Will and be ready to be led by His Spirit.
DeleteWonderful prayer Ofelia, especially the last sentence.
Brie! Amen! Jesus, thank you for reigning in our hearts so much that others see Your Light in us even before we say a word. You are the greatest part of us! Let us be Your hands and feet today and shine to your glory.
DeleteI'm contemplating the challenge of setting expectations that yield disappointment, for my self and others. I seek guidance for right action and making decisions that are based on the TRUTH, even when I find myself in conflicted belief systems. Come Holy Spirit, calm the fear, draw us near.
DeleteDear Heavenly Father God, Please accept our prayers and guide Audra, our dear sweet sister friend in Christ, and also guide all of us, to Your Right Actions and Your Wise Decisions, based on TRUTH according to Your Holy Spirit. Come God's Holy Spirit, Come and fill the hearts of Your Faithful. Enkindle in us the fire of Your Divine Love. Would You send forth Your Holy Spirit now, recreate us, and renew the face of Your Earth. Because of Who You are, we give You the praise and Glory. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeletePerfect prayer Brie! In Jesus' Name. Amen
DeleteSo true Bob, so very true!
DeleteBeautiful prayer Ofelia. Thank you for sharing.
DeleteGod bless you
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Brandy
I needed this today. I am a Christian but it's been trying times. Jeff thank you for your encouraging words.
ReplyDeleteGod speaks to us in many ways. Today He's spoken to me through these words. I needed to hear this at this exact moment. As I write this message with tears falling down my face, I'm filled with hope for better days.
ReplyDeletePraise God for your tender heart! God sees your tears. The Word says He bottles those tears, and holds them precious. Latch on to God's Promise in Jeremiah 29:11-14. For I know the plans I have for you, plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome. THEN you will CALL UPON ME, and you will COME and PRAY TO ME, and I WILL HEAR AND HEED YOU. THEN you willL SEEK ME, inquire for, and require me[AS A VITAL NECESSITY] and FIND ME when YOU SERACH for Me WITH ALL YOUR HEART. I will be found by you, says the Lord, and I will release you from CAPTIVITY (whatever pit you're in right now)."
Delete"NOT one of God's promises has failed." (Joshua 21:45) Be encouraged my sister/brother. The Lord is on your side. He is IN you, WITH you, and FOR you. He's gotcha!
Amen. “Peace is not the absence of trouble, it is the presence of Christ.” Praise the Lird! We truly have everything in Christ Jesus, our LORD.
ReplyDeleteLorde help me deny myself. You are right our plans our desires. We are fools to think that we can do anything without you. You are sovereign over everything yet we try so hard to make our own way at times forgetting that you have already constructed the road that we are supposed to walk on. Lord you have humbled me in many many ways. I am strongest when I am near you and I am obedient. So why why do I at times continue to try to take my own path? Praise You Lord in the highest that you are loving and merciful. Every morning I Rise and I ask your will be done. Your will be done on Earth as it is in heaven. Lord I am here to serve you. I'm here to follow you. And although I may stumble and fall I will always always be your servant. I love you
ReplyDeleteThank you for today's message! Oh how I needed to hear it at this very moment... praise Jesus for speaking to me through this blog. Thank you! The message gives me great hope as I handle my own set of adversities. Blessings to you and everyone who reads this!
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful! God has blessed me , not only in this reading, but all the comments from his faithful believers and followers.
ReplyDeleteLet us ALL experience peace BECAUSE of Christs presence! Amen.
In a or this season of hardship, the world's default mode is to "invite" family and friends to your own personal pity party! The challenge is to lean on the Father, as said in today's devo, so that the opposite is true with your hardship. Family and friends should be awed by your disposition to be positive and to show the Father's love to all despite the present circumstances. Not necessarily cheerful, but that the present situation will yield to good and a deeper faith in God.
ReplyDeleteDiscussed before, in my and your current hardship, being the opposite of the expectation can impact others in surprising ways and positively shape us as well. This can mean shining your light and being thankful, appreciative, helpful, and cheerful to those around you. Whether that's at a low cost restaurant with a hard-working server, a hospital where you're a patient but helping a struggling caregiver, or a grieving co-worker in need of someone to listen.
In a or this current valley, the climb with God holding my and your hand, can be arduous and disappointing... but ultimately, He helps us to reach the mountaintop, where the view and the peace by being nearer to heaven, makes the past difficulties fade into the dustbin of history. Holy Father, we pray that you keep reminding us that part of our walk is to "shine" when earthly struggles alter our path. May we remember the cross and the hardship of Your Son, and use Your Spirit to reflect the LOVE we should show in all circumstances. Amen
Awesome statements. Amen and Amen.
DeleteIt's hard to believe I wrote this a year ago. My circumstances today are tougher and the valley deeper, but I must still be the light to all in any room, in any circumstance. May we all do so, in Him, Amen.
DeleteAnd consume many M&Ms Madfox.
DeleteA handful of M&Ms Make the Medicine go down:
Merciful Master
Mighty Miracles
Marvelous Marvels
Mountaintop Mysteries
Madfox's Maker
MadFox, was watching 700 club this morning & during prayer for healing, MM was one of the disease they claimed healing for & I knew I had to claim it for you. The Lord is faithful, Hallelujah!
DeleteLove those M&M’s!💗
DeleteDear Madfox, how blessed I am, as are we all, to know you and pray for you. Thank you for allowing us on this journey with you. I am so appreciative to know someone whose deeds match their doctrine. Two years ago you told us...in my and your current hardship, being the opposite of the expectation can impact others in surprising ways and positively shape us as well. This can mean shining your light and being thankful, appreciative, helpful, and cheerful to those around you...You have certainly done that and more, my dear dear brother friend in Christ. Thanks be to God for you and our entire JC Family of Prayer Warriors. Most of all, I thank God for God! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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DeleteWe are blessed by all the comments from faithful JC Warriors especially, "Peace is not the absence of trouble, it is the presence of Christ." AMEN!!!
ReplyDeleteRead about Mandy in yesterday's post. Joining you Sassy Mom in praying for this family. We don't want another family to be destroyed by the enemy in Jesus name! Amen!
ReplyDeleteThis site is the first part of my daily prayer and contemplation routine. It is a very special place for that helped me when I was at the end of my rope. I was lost and afraid. Now, I count my blessing every day and watch as God unfolds His solutions to the challenges I encounter. I'm very grateful to all who post here.
ReplyDeleteZfun! Awesome news and update! Praying you remain sober and stay focused on God and family. All things are possible in Christ.
Deletezfuntastic, So happy for you. Your gratitude in the face of your personal challenges speaks volumes about the faithfulness of God. Continuing to pray for His guiding hand in your life and your fulfillment.
DeleteWould love to hear from you today, Zfun! 🙏 All is well with you.
Deletezfuntastic - We are so proud of you! You are such an encouragement to everyone struggling with challenges. Amen, I am very grateful for all who share challenges and victories.
ReplyDeleteThis morning, I stand guilty of allowing myself to fall in the traps of the enemy through words of anger that flowed from me yesterday. Whenever I knowingly fall short of Your Glory, I don't feel worthy to even pray and ask for Your mercy. But despite my shortcomings, Your are faithful and just to forgive me of ALL unrighteousness. I Thank You for mercy and grace You have already laid out for me, in the name Jesus. This first Sunday service, before I partake of Your supper, I lay out my sins and say THANK You for forgiving me even before I confessed them to You.
ReplyDeleteWhat the Apostle Paul is saying in this devotion, should remind us that if we desire to walk as Christ walked, we have to strive with all our being to meet the requirements of the sacrifices that will arise in our lives. Christ personified the intent of the biblical sacrifices, they were the mean focus of His life. The bible says as Christ is, so are we into this world. The bible also tells us that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us (Phil. 4:13). However, it does NOT say that we can do anything we want to do. When God promises to bless you for Your faithfulness and dedication, He isn't necessarily guaranteeing you success in everything you choose to undertake. I love what the Apostle Paul says in phil. 4:10-13, please read.
Blessings to all this first Sunday and may the peace and love of God, take over Your lives today in Jesus name.
Maplewood NJ
Amen sweet Maplewood. Despite our transgressions, His mercy endureth forever and His help is never far away. Just a prayer away. I probably recite verse 13 every day.
Delete10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Amen & Amen!
Delete#METOO Maplewood NJ. Your prayer is mine. I fell into satan's angry trap and got stuck in its pity slime, this past weekend.
DeleteNow that 2 or more or gathered in, God is in our midst, and we are cleansed and free again. Thank You Lord.
A warm welcome to all the new folks from yesterday's post and joining my JC family in prayers for ALL the requests and concerns. God bless!
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Just want to go to the Throne of Grace for the marriages that are smuggling right now. Father God, I just want to thank You for who You are and the promises You have given us. Your Word is forever true. You have promised to bless us exceedingly and it is Your heart's desire to enlarge our coasts. I come against every satanic covenant that is coming against our marriages. I command the rain of Your fire Lord to consume these evil powers, in the name of Jesus. I pray against every spirit of lack and wretchedness. I take authority over every outside influence that may be polluting our marriages and every foreign power that may be manipulating our marriages. I ask Father, that you bring great destruction to those evil influences and powers in the mighty name of Jesus. I pray that any seeds of
ReplyDeletediscord, hatred, malce, and separation that has been sown be uprooted by your mighty power Father. And Father God, let your peace, joy, happiness and comfort saturate our marrages. I proclaim that You Jesus are Lord over our lives and Lord over everything that happens to us,in Jesus' name. Amen and Amen Proverbs 18:10 "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
Amen JJ,
DeleteGod is so much greater than the snares and arrows of the evil one. He is our strong tower and refuge. May God bless and strengthen our marriages and lead our spouses to Him, and renew and restore us as a couple and bring us true love, peace and joy always in Christ. Amen!
JJ, today I claim this prayer for ALL RELATIONSHIPS - marriages, friendships, families and strangers. Come Holy Spirit and end the marketing of separation and restore us in the TRUTH based on your LOVE, PEACE, ACCEPTANCE and all your gifts. I ask this in Jesus's name, AMEN!
DeleteAudra, Well PRAYED!!! AMEN and AMEN!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
DeleteI've read yesterday's and today's comments, prayer request and victories and thank God for Him being in our lives and Jesus Christ being our Lord. Bless each of you struggling, celebrating and counting blessings. I am tired, beyond even MY expectations! Last weekend of campaigning. My hubby may go out tomorrow, while I'm at work, but our Rep sons, pulled out the stops, as did our dear friend, who can't even vote or him!
ReplyDeleteThe time change does a number on me - didn't even stick my nose out until after 6 pm today. The dumpster was never touched, nor the photos of the MGB we're trying to sell, but prayer to 'give me a nudge when I need it and let me rest when I know I should,' reigned! Apparently, I needed a lot more rest than I realized!
Praying for you, Mandy & JJ and celebrating with you Zufuntastic (so incredibly PROUD OF YOU!). Love to all of you, my JC Family.
Sleep sweet - regardless of whether it's fallen back or sprung forward (geez....really??). Looking forward to reading bright (maybe not) & early tomorrow morning.
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Norah
Hope you're still getting your rest. God guides us to stop and listen to Him saying rest well beloved child. He leads us to our rest, renewal and restoration. We can't serve Him well when we are weary. When thou liest down thou shalt not be afraid. Yeah thou shalt lie down and thy sleep shall be sweet.
DeleteNorah, I too am affected by time change. Praying we will soon adjust.
DeleteDear Heavenly Father God,
ReplyDeleteWould You make us first, a faithful follower of Jesus, the One and Only true King over our lives, and give us the courage to attach our loyalties to Him ahead of political loyalties?
Would You give us the gift of Your hope as we elect worldly governance?
Lord, we give You permission to form our consciences according to Your Gospel; would You help us vote and, more importantly, act like we live in Your Kingdom O God?
Would You help us keep life on earth real simple, i,e,. LOVE GOD, LOVE PEOPLE?
Would You help us to always remember the dignity of every person You made in Your Image, whether or not they look like us, the unborn, the poor, the vulnerable, the abused, the neglected, the refugee, those affected by war, those affected by murder, those suffering from the trappings and failings of this world, etc., etc., etc,?
Lord, regardless of those we vote for, would You help us pray for them AND their political opponents as well and love them as You love them?
The mission of Church is to preach the Gospel to all; would You help us remember that political power can never replace Your Power?
And when it comes time for us to contribute to the political realm, would You help us to cast our vote in a way that is pleasing to You.
For this and every election, O God, thank You in advance for blessing us with the best possible people at all levels of earthly governance; just as You brought us Salvation from the death and resurrection of Your Son, Jesus, would You help us pray through all the political campaigns of this world, that You will bring about great good and great peace for all Your people?
Would You keep our election process peaceful, fair and free from abuse, interference and fraud.
In Jesus' Name, I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. Amen.
Amen, Brie! In God we trust for peace and protection.
DeleteMy country, 'tis of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing;
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrims' pride,
From ev'ry mountainside
Let freedom ring!
My native country, thee,
Land of the noble free,
Thy name I love;
I love thy rocks and rills,
Thy woods and templed hills;
My heart with rapture thrills,
Like that above.
Let music swell the breeze,
And ring from all the trees
Sweet freedom's song;
Let mortal tongues awake;
Let all that breathe partake;
Let rocks their silence break,
The sound prolong.
Our fathers' God to Thee,
Author of liberty,
To Thee we sing.
Long may our land be bright,
With freedom's holy light,
Protect us by Thy might,
Great God our King!
Amen!! Our Heavenly Father is in control. The King above all kings. Praying for the USA and all governments of the world for peace, wisdom, clarity and safety for all.
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I, too, spent time in prayer for this election today, Brie. I think all the JC prayer warriors are. Since scripture tells us all governing authorities are under God's hand and God uses them to fulfill His will (whether they know it or not), this election belongs to God. I prayed that whomever is elected will fulfill God's purpose in their being elected. Though there has been a great deal of ungodliness in this election process, God can handle it as He did when He brought about our salvation on the cross. Nothing is outside God's power to use for the redemption of us all. God's will be done!
DeleteMon Ami, thank you for praying for the USA. I offer in prayer the same for France. Peace to your country.
Thanks all and thanks for the song Audra. I sang every word when I was in kindergarten. It felt good singing it again with you this morning. Peace!
DeleteI love all the verses, not just the first one we seem to know by heart. ♥️🎶
DeleteSuch a sweet and simple instruction. Love God and love people. We love because He first loved us. Amen dear Brie. He is in charge of this election so I will not be anxious, worried or agitated. Amen! In Jesus Name, I ask, see, knock, praise and thank!
ReplyDeleteI will rest in His sweet peace and presence. It is 12:24 AM on 11/3/20 and I am driving to Brooklyn in the morning to spend a week with my Mom and Sister. I am blessed and as God as told me, I am taken care of. When I come back on the 9th, I will meet with the Doctor who is the Specialist in closing holes in hearts. I am not afraid and I hope and trust in God's faithfulness. I am being held in His loving hands. God bless you all. Praying for you dear family.
Father, please be with Jeanne as she endures this endeavor in her life. Wrap her up in Your healing, loving arms and comfort her with Your perfect peace Lord. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always.
DeletePraying traveling mercies, peace and renewed strength for you dear Jeanne. Have a wonderful and blessed week with your
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Blessings from France
Traveling grace and mercy Jeanne. God is with you. Have a pleasant time with your family in NY and stay safe.
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Jeanne may the Holy Spirit himself direct you and keep you as you walk / drive through your days. Placing a hedge of protection around you. May the Father himself put you in the palm of his hand and cradle you as his prescious child. Speaking whispers in your ear of his amazing love for you and how he is pleased with you. As a loving father does, hold your hand and go before you to clear the path to give you safety. May he the great physician heal your heart from the inside out. May our Lord Jesus himself interced for you to the Father. With love Terri
Delete3 years ago, I had heart surgery to repair a very leaky mitral valve, while in there they said, "Oh and you had a small hole in your heart so while there we sewed that up, and now you're in great shape!" Lord, may Jeanne heart be restored and the repair be easy. In His name, Amen.
DeleteJeanne - praying for your health and safe travels. Peace, blessings and healing to you. KS
DeleteDear sweet Jeanne, your physical heart may have particular issues but your spiritual heart has none. Though there may be holes in your physical heart, your spiritual heart is full of holes because love is constantly flowing out of it on everyone, sort of like Jesus when the spear was thrust into His side. God be with you in your time with mother and sister, and God is with you in what shall be for your physical heart. All things will be as He has determined in you, His precious child. I pray for your healing and wholeness.
DeleteTraveling Mercies being prayed for you today,our sweet Jeanne, here, there, and everywhere. With Christ alone we have no need to be completely sure of what will happen next. Instead, we can take off our shoes and walk over slippery pebble beaches with Him Who alone can hold us up and get us safely on our way to the next destination while making ALL things work together for good, which could be a sandy beach!
DeleteDear Heavenly Father God,
In every situation we face, and every time unknowns affect our plans or desires, would You help us draw on the Wisdom, Words and Peace found in Our Lord Jesus Christ alone? Thank You for staying so close to us; would You help us stay closer to You so we can trust and see You making ALL things work together for good? In Jesus' Name I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise and thank You. Amen
Sweet sis Jeanne, praying for safety on your travel plans & enjoyable visit. Continuing to pray for your heart. You're such an encourager, we now encourage you in return. We love you🥰
DeleteThanks for the prayers dear ones! ! Enjoying my time with my Mom and Sis. Feeling blessed and taken care of. 💗 Praying for you. God bless you all!
DeleteBless you Jeanne! Safe travels! Peace be with you! ♥️🙏✝️
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Audra! Much love.
DeleteFather, do Your work in me, transforming, teaching, and guiding me. Help me gain a better and clearer understanding of Your word and Your ways Lord. Thank You Jesus. I will bless, praise, and rejoice in the Lord continually and always. Amen 🙏.
ReplyDeleteAmen Janet! Your prayer is mine ♡
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Blessings from France, it's great to hear you this morning! Thanking God for your faith and praying you keep on trusting Him and don't take your eyes off of Him. I'm in continue prayer for you, your family and France.
DeleteRemain blessed.
Maplewood NJ
Thank you so much sweet Maplewood! What a blessing to be here with you all and pray for each other! God bless you.
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Amen dear Janet! Joining in your prayer with my family here.
Delete“Our Father in heaven,
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Your kingdom come,
YOUR WILL BE DONE,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the Evil One.”
“He does according to His will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay His hand or say to Him,‘What have you done?”(Dan. 4:35).
GOD’S WILL of DECREE, or SOVEREIGN WILL (Matt. 26:39, Acts 4:27-28, Isaiah 53:10, 1 Peter :17, Matt. 10:29, Prov. 16:33, Prov. 16:1 and Prov. 21:1). His Will of Decree or Sovereignty always comes to pass whether we believe in it or not.
GOD’S WILL of COMMAND (Matt. 7:21, 1 Thess. 5:18, 1 John 2:17, 1 Thess. 4:3). His Will of Command can grievously be broken, and is every day.
“But whatever former things were gains to me [as I thought then], these things [once regarded as advancements in merit] I have come to consider as loss [absolutely worthless] for the sake of Christ [and the purpose which He has given my life]. But more than that, I count everything as loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord [and of growing more deeply and thoroughly acquainted with Him a joy unequaled]. For His sake I have lost everything, and I consider it all garbage, so that I may gain Christ.” (Philippians 3:7-8).
Come what may, Father, may Your Will Be Done! I trust both of Your Wills. Thank You for the covering of the Blood over me and my household, and ALL who fear You and call You Lord. In Jesus name. Amen.
Blessings, Peace and Safety, for Christ’s sake.
Maplewood, NJ
Beautiful prayers this morning. I trust in God to hold our hands in prayer against fear, destruction and death. We trust him to love, heal and restore all things for good. My heart is heavy for those blinded by hatred and divisiveness. Let your light shine dear God the father, Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen! Peace is not the absence of trouble, it is the presence of Christ. ♥️🙏✝️
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In Christ alone will I glory
Though I could pride myself in battles won
For I've been blessed beyond measure
And by His strength alone I'll overcome
Oh, I could stop and count successes like diamonds in my hands
But those trophies could not equal to the grace by which I stand
In Christ alone
I place my trust
And find my glory in the power of the cross
In every victory
Let it be said of me
My source of strength
My source of hope
Is Christ alone
In Christ alone do I glory
For only by His grace I am redeemed
For only His tender mercy
Could reach beyond my weakness to my need
And now I seek no greater honor in just to know Him more
And to count my gains but losses to the glory of my Lord
In Christ alone
I place my trust
And find my glory in the power of the cross
In every victory
Let it be said of me
My source of strength
My source of hope
Is Christ alone!
🎶Aaaaamen.
DeleteJust what my heart needed to read. In God’s will we trust. Together! Amen.
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Amen, Amen!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Papa, for allowing us to freely come to you. You, the creator of all things, Lord of lords, King of kings, author and sustainer of life, Alpha, Omega, Redeemer, Our strong tower, fortress. Shield, comfort, defender, Savior, healer, lover of our soul, to you and you alone we pray. We approach you for our nation. We approach you because you have said, if my people who are called by my name would humble themselves and pray, that you would hear from heaven and heal our land.
ReplyDeleteLord we have failed you. Our hearts and lives and actions are corrupt and self seeking. We have sought and followed other gods. We have made our country a god. We have turned to wickedness and indulged our desires instead of loving you and loving others. Of great God, we are mindful of our greed and avarice. We are mindful of arrogance in our attitude toward others and toward you. The cords of sin and death seek to destroy. Our history betrays greatness as we have treated others without dignity, without respect, without honor, without live. Oh God, our hearts have crusted over. We no longer hear your calling bc we seek our own desires first. Restore our love for you. Restore our compassion for others. Restore our purpose and direction. Destroy the idols of our hearts. Remove hatred. Fuel our fire for you. Destroy the enemy. Sow seeds of righteousness for your sake. Turn our hearts to your purpose, no matter what. May we seek first YOUR kingdom. May we hunger and thirst for you. May we lift each other up. May we seek the best for our neighbors and family and the widows, orphans, and strangers in our midst. May we please you Lord as we seek your face. May we quiet all other voices and tune into yours. Please forgive us Lord. Please heal our hearts so that when we speak, the overflow of our heart draws from your heart. May we trust your plan. May we surrender to your purpose. Oh God, we turn to you because there is no other. You are worthy. We worship you. Please heal our land. Please heal our hearts. Thank you that your mercy triumphs over judgment. We cannot approach you without this grace. In Jesus’ powerful name we pray, for your glory. Amen.
Amen very well said! May God be with us and help us to seek his face and share his love with others �� God Bless!
DeleteAmen dear GraceTakesTime! May He consume all our darkness and fill every area of our being and life with Christlike behaviors through His Holy Spirit working and dwelling in us. In Jesus name we pray, we thank, we praise. Amen!
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GTT, as I was skimming over the posts for today, the Spirit drew me into your post. This analysis of the problems/issues is so accurate and the need is clearly stated. All of this fit what my devotion time this morning called me to contemplate, the lack of reverence for myself, for others and for God. To have reverence is to hold dear all God has created and to respect it for it all belongs to God. A major dose of humility as stated in Philippians 2:6-11 is needed and is available. Thank you for your post.
DeleteGTT right on point! I join whole heatedly in this prayer on my knees. Thank you for calling out the truth for us to see.
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DeleteAmen and Amen. 💓🙏🙏😊
DeleteGTT, still on my knees for this prayer a year later. My heart and head hurts for the lost as I want so much for the restoration you and I pray for. I must be reminded to let go, and let God. Give it all up to him so I don't carry the weight and worry of lost souls.
Delete#METOO gathering in on my knees, praying, praying, praying with all, and for all that we always remain God-Centric, regardless of the world and the worldly. I ask. I seek. I knock, knock, knock, knock knock. In Jesus' Name. I praise. I thank. I yield. Amen.
DeleteMay God bless our people and our country and heal divisions and hatred. May we look to Him as we seek to find peace after the election. Amen
ReplyDeleteHow are you and your daughters doing today Ellen? All of you remain in my prayers.
DeleteTo God be the glory for the encouraging words that I've read this morning. Thank you for reminding me that we serve a Good that can do anything but fail. God's blessings add no sorrow. Amen.
ReplyDeleteI'm asking for prayers for my wife on Wednesday as she is having surgery to replace two discs in her neck. Please pray for a successful surgery and quick and complete healing. Thank you so much JC Warriors. I pray for a fair and violence free election today. I pray that God will put the right people in place to lead our government at all levels. Jeanne, I am praying for you as you work with doctors to find a solution for your heart. God bless you all and thank you in advance for the prayers.
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Sending healing prayers to the Throne of Grace for your dear wife, TJ. May God renew her strength and fill her with comfort and peace. May He guide the doctors and surgeons to what is best for her. We trust you Lord, Thank you for your Grace.
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TJ, may you and your wife be blessed with His servants restoring your bride's health with ease and skill. Amen
DeleteTJ - praying for your wife's successful surgery. God will give her strength and comfort and blessings. KS
DeleteTJ - Joining warriors in prayer for your wife's surgery.
DeleteEchoing your prayer for our Nation.
"I pray that God will put the right people in place to lead our government at all levels."
Praying for your wife, TJ. May God use this surgery to return wholeness to her life and yours. God be with her and you.
DeleteTJ, I’m praying for your wife as she is preparing for tomorrow’s surgery! Prayers for her care team and you as well! I also echo your prayers for our beautiful land on this Election Day!
DeleteMaddox, Jeanne, BFF and all JC Family, you continue to be in my prayers!
Peace!
TJ - Praying for your wife. May God guide the doctors and nurses that will be taking care of her. God please cover TJ with your peace. JE
DeleteAdding prayers for you, TJ and your wife. May all who touch her be blessed with the healing hands of God.
DeleteTJ, Jehovah Rapha is already ahead of her. She is covered and coming out praising and thanking God!
DeleteBeleiving for and with you!
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TJ, joining warriors in prayer that Jesus' hands will on the hands of the surgeon. May the Holy Spirit keep watch over her recovery & healing process. Lord let Your will be done for our nation, Your will is perfect & You are sovereign over all leaders & government. We put our trust in You oh Lord 🙏
DeleteDear TJ, Praying for a smooth and successful surgery for your dear wife. May God guide the hands of the Doctor to fix her problem. And may He bring her to a complete recovery in God’s timing.
DeletePraying for God’s guiding Hand in this election. Resting in Him who loves us. Thank you Jesus!
Sharing a prayer for our NATION.
ReplyDelete"Dear Father,
Living in uncertain times, You are a certain God.
Seeing turmoil all around us, You are the peace within us.
And though the future may seem dim, You are the Light that illuminates our path forward.
Make us one nation under God!”
Amen, Sassy Mom! To a Certain God, The Peace Within, The Light and One Nation Under God. Amen!
DeletePerfect prayer dear Sassy Mom! Amen!
DeleteAmen Sis!
The Holy Spirit is guiding me to consider this month as Thanksvember and each day capture some of His Blessings and thank Him.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR BLESSINGS RECEIVED
NOVEMBER 1
LARGEST: Thanking You for Your moonrise Blessing!
SMALLEST: Thanking You for your Grass Growing Blessing!
EASIEST: Thanking You for Your Vision Blessing!
HARDEST: Thanking You for Your State of America* Blessing! and reminding me
When Americans get back down on their knees, then America can get back up on its feet!
SURPRISE: Thank You for calming my anger and converting it into forgiveness Blessings.
NOVEMBER 2
LARGEST: Thank You for Your Guidance to our new Primary Care Physician with whose medical care I felt comfortable Blessing
SMALLEST; Thank you for Your Kitten Petting Blessing
EASIEST: Thank You for my Walking Blessing
HARDEST: Thank You for only being able to air hug my cousin Blessing
SURPRISE: Thank You for happiness seeing my cousin Lynne for the first time since covid Blessing
Your eyes are open to see the silver lining. He is the light that remains constant through everything. Thank you Father for all your blessings. Even the hidden ones!
DeleteOh thanks for sharing this Brie! Please may i use thankvember too ?
DeleteWithholding Nothing, I give everything for sharing as God's Holy Spirit chooses.
DeleteDo you still want me to send you a copy of the book, The Power of Being Thankful? If so, email your mailing address to me.
Much love and peace to you and our entire JC Family of Prayer Warriors.
be joyful in the midst of adversity.
ReplyDeleteJeanne, this one's for you and anyone else concerned with heart issues. Get your box of tissues for the back story!
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/eUHRDCYnFfg
Thank you sweet Audra! Wow that was powerful! 💗
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/ZdnV75zIQUA
ReplyDelete"Withholding Nothing"
I surrender all to you
Everything I give to you
withholding nothing
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I surrender all to you
Everything I give to you
withholding nothing
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I surrender all to you
Everything I give to you
withholding nothing
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I give you all of me
I give you all of me
I give you all of me
I give you all of me
King Jesus
My Savior
Forever
I give you all of me
I give you all of me
King Jesus
My Savior
Forever
I give you all of me
I give you all of me
I give you all of me
I give you all of me
I give you all of me
I give you all of me
(withholding nothing)
I surrender all to you
Everything I give to you
withholding nothing
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Such a beautiful song dear Min Ahadi! Thank you my sister. It moved me.
ReplyDeleteI give You all of me.
The good and bad and the in between. I surrender all to You.
Take me just as I am and mold me each day.
Help me share Your light, Your truth and Your message.
Keep my eyes on You and my heart open to receive all You have to give. Guide my feet along paths of righteousness and guide me away from doors You want closed.
Open my eyes to Your Plan, instead of mine.
Help me to be selfless instead of selfish.
Let your Spirit move through me to do Your Will.
You are such a loving, kind and merciful Father.
Thank You for all Your blessings in my life and in my family's lives. You are so good to me.
I surrender all to You, withholding nothing. I give You all of me.
The good and bad and the in between.
You know me through and through and I thank You so much for loving me.
Amen Jeanne! Sharing in your beautiful words and praying it with you. God bless and peace be with you!
DeleteSister Jeanne, I claimed your sweet prayer for myself. Be blessed dear one🙏💕
DeleteThanks dear sisters! I'm blessed by both of you. Much love!
DeleteThank you, dear Jeanne! I too, am blessed by your prayer. I echo your prayer.
DeleteI give it all to you Jesus!
Blessings to you and the JC family 🙏🏼
"Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will hear you." (Jeremiah 29:12). "Whoever is of God hears the word of God. The reason you do not hear them is that you are not of God." (John 8:47). "All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, thank You for always being there for me and for listening to me, even when I ramble on. Thank You for Your guidance and direction. I always need that in my life. I need that now, especially. You know everything about me and my circumstances and situation. I don't know what to do about all that is going on with me and my situation right now. I have a lot of choices to make and things to figure out and I'm not sure which direction to go and I also am feeling pressured by some people to do what they want me to do, but I'm not sure if it's right for me. I often make the wrong choices and I'm not sure what to do. Please guide and direct me. Give me peace about what I'm suppose to do in my life. I want to stay on the right path and do Your will for me and not my own or what anyone else wants for me. I know people are just trying to give me advice and I appreciate that, but if it's not what You want for me, then I need to be able to stay the course with You and not stray off the path. Please help me Jesus. I trust in You Lord. Reveal to me what I need to know and what I need to do next. Help me to keep You the center of my life and to always look to You in all things. I know that You are there. Please let me know some way what I should do. I give it all to You Lord. I praise You Lord always and continually. Please strengthen me and help me in my weakness. Please give me the grace and mercy that I need for today. Thank You Jesus. I can't do it without You. I am Yours and You are mine. We are one. Thank You for all my benefits and blessings Lord. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
Janet - "Every time something thwarts your plans or desires, use that as a reminder to communicate with Me."
DeletePraying dear Janet that only one voice will guide your heart. He is faithful and will say to you,"this is the way, walk in it". 🙏💕
DeleteYes Sassy Mom and Jan gridley, i am gathering into our prayers for our dear Janet, and all of our JC Family of prayer Warriors. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteJanet, still praying for perfect outcomes and right direction for you. I have a very active imagination, so when it comes to decisions it's almost like I can never have enough information to confidently move forward. I pray the voice of God is the one that speaks louder than my mind and brings peace and confidence to every step I take, and I pray this for you and all our JC family as well.
DeleteDear Janet, May God show you the way in which you should walk and point you in the right direction. Trust Him to show you who to trust and to close the wrong doors and open wide the right ones. Listen to your Good Shepherd. He will protect and guide you. Be still and tune into His Voice.
DeleteAmen Audra. May His voice be louder than any other.
Dear Janet, May His guiding Hand lead you. Praying with our dear family together for your God directed decisions. Stand firm on the Cornerstone and don't let anyone take away your peace. You are dearly loved. Thank You Jesus!
JC Warriors -- thank you for all your prayers and thoughts and advice. I love all of you here. This is truly a spirit led blog full of true believers in Christ and the word. We are all truly blessed by this. Thank you Chris for creating this site for all of us and peace be with you and your family. God bless!
ReplyDeleteHold on. Hold out. Do nothing until you hear from God. He can. He did. He will. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeletePraying for you, Janet!That your eyes are clear and that you have no fear!
DeleteDeep impact! "Peace is not the absence of trouble, it is the Presence of Christ" thank you Jeff. That's worth printing out and hanging up around the home, and repeating to others as the Lord leads.
ReplyDeleteJC Warriors…I just hope each and every one of you has a wonderful day and is grateful for the many blessings He has given to all of us. He is truly marvelous and loves every one of us! Jesus is amazing!!! ❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteYou also Joy!
DeleteLoved that too Peter! Print it out and hang it on the wall. I do that all the time.
DeleteThank you Joy. God bless you too! Yes we are loved completely. Jesus sure is amazing! Amen and Amen. Hope your little grandson is doing well.
BEACH DEVOTION: PEBBLE BEACHES
ReplyDeleteThe appearance of pebble beaches may be different from our expectations. Different from sandy beaches, pebble beaches are actually made up of little stones and other coarse materials that look forbidding to walk across.
So how do we comfortably navigate through what we view as rough looking terrain?
Touching one pebble, we find it slippery smooth. By slowing down, and especially with an experienced guide, we can definitely walk on pebble surfaces even with our bare feet.
Pebble and sandy beaches offer us the opportunity to look at events in our lives in the same way.
Work Performance Reviews, School Report Cards, Medical Test Results, difficult Conversations with Loved Ones, Customer Disservice Departments, etc., are often viewed like pebble beaches; we assume the worst, and fear walking across their rocky terrain. With satan jeopardizing our minds, we may categorize all of the above as "Things That are Going to Be Awful"
This is our cue to
LET GOD DIRECT OUR STEPS.
Every time pebbles, rocks, boulders, mountains or anything thwarts our plans or desires, we can use today's devotion as our reminder to communicate with GOD. This practice has several benefits. The first is obvious: Talking with GOD blesses us and strengthens our relationship with Him, our Wise Guide for getting us across. Another benefit is that dis-appointments, instead of dragging us down, can be transformed into His-appointments and His opportunities for our good. This transformation removes the difficulty from our situations and our circumstances, making it possible to be joyful in the midst of walking across pepple beaches.
FROM PSALM 37:
Steps of the good are directed by The Lord Jesus Christ, Who delights in each step they take. When we fall, our failure isn't fatal nor final, for The Good Lord raises and holds us up with His Almighty Hand. Our falls are only life lessons rather than life sentences.
OUR PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father God,
Would You teach us to draw upon Your Wisdom and Your Divine Guidance until we get safely across every situation and circumstance, be they pebbly or sandy. Thank You for always staying so close to us. May we likewise stay close to You.
I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. I yield. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Thank you Brie! Letting God direct my steps so I won't go in the wrong direction. At the moment, He's guiding me to go to sleep. So that I will Goodnight and God bless you and our dear JC Family.
DeleteThank you Brie, wonderful post from last year. I live close to a pebble beach, sand only appears when the tide is out. With God directing our steps what have we to fear?
DeleteLet me tell you about my Jesus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=243R8BlcZZE
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking us up Sassy Mom. This is one of my all time favorite songs. If you have not done so already, you may want to read Anne Wilson's back story to this song; what made her write it and start singing. It appears to be inline with today's devotion: Every time something thwarts your plans or desires, use that as a reminder to communicate with Me...It is only after much training that you can accept major losses in this positive way.Love you.
DeleteLove this song 👏, thanks ladies💕
DeleteThanks dear Sassy Mom! Beautiful song and lyrics! Halleluia, Halleluia, Amen and Amen!
DeleteBrie - Thanks for leading me to Anne Wilson's story about the song, Let me tell you 'bout my Jesus. I have been blessed. https://celebsecretscountry.com/2021/05/10/anne-wilson-uncovers-the-backstory-of-debut-ep-my-jesus-exclusive/
ReplyDeleteSo appreciative of links collected from you in the JC Family!
ReplyDeleteJoining in your gratitude dear Audra! And Sassy Mom! And Brie! We encourage each other in a beautiful way and it glorifies God and lifts His people.
ReplyDeleteCatching up on prayer requests of my Beloved JCFAMILY. I daily apply the Armor of God, and Decree every verse of the 91st Psalm over each one. Then I cover you by Pleading The Blood of Jesus over you and your family. I go to THE THRONE of Grace and stand in the gap for Janet and the nicotine stronghold. Papa God, set Janet FREE, in the name of Jesus. "The weapons of my warfare are not carnal but mighty through God for the pulling down of strongholds. "
Delete2 Corinthians 10:4. Jesus help Janet shake those shacles off, shake those shackles off! Papa, I ask for a Great Blessings over Rich and Keith. I Declare, Rich and Keith that you will receive rain and blessings from heaven on your life. You will open the doors of your life for the Lord Jesus Christ to come in and reign! HALLELUJAH!!! Show them, Papa, how much you love them in only ways You can do. And, Papa, bring Your Healing touch and Peace to all those that sweet Norah put forward for prayer. Jesus, my First Love, You are indeed the Promise Keeper and Miracle Worker!!! I love you and I thank You for hearing my prayers. I look through the eyes of VICTORY!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
I ask it all in Your name Jesus---Whose name is above EVERY NAME, AMEN and AMEN.
My Beloved JCFAMILY/WARRIORS I ask in the name of Jesus that each of you prosper and walk in health even as your soul prospers.
Love you ---JJ
Since yesterday's appointment with the ocular facial plastic surgeon did not go well, She said I have an Orbital mass and ordered me a Cat Scan and some lab work. She wanted to wait a month before telling me the results. If this could be malignant, I sure will try to expedite the tests. I just don't want her to be my surgeon. God is telling me loudly not to proceed with her. So this morning I'll be going to my good primary doctor with her papers and orders and I will trust his advice and references. God is leading me and I am trusting in Him. Thank you for your prayers!
ReplyDeleteThank You Father for holding me tight through this ordeal and for turning all this to good. Don't let me get fearful because I know You can do all things. And if I need surgery to remove the mass from my eyeball, You will be right there guiding the doctor's hands perfectly.
Thank You for answering prayers for Norah's son's Co-worker and family to receive good results for Natalie, for healing for Natalie and for Baby Ezekiel, and for a successful surgery and colon repair for Chip, and for healing and strength for Kendra to tolerate chemo, and also for leading Lloyd through a successful treatment, and for Norah's DH to receive good results from his biopsy, and also a good report from his Cardiologist. We thank You Father for all these things in the powerful Name of Christ Jesus, our Risen Lord, Amen.
Jeanne, I just now saw your post. I have been standing in the gap for you. I left you a late prayer on Nov.1. I Declare that the Lord Jesus Christ will arise over your life, Jeanne, with healing in His wings. I believe you are LOOSED from every iinfirmity and Jesus Christ makes you whole! HALLELUJAH!!! I Pray and Believe in Jesus's name, AMEN and AMEN.
DeleteGreat Love coming to you -- JJ
Thank you so much dear JJ. Amen. He can do all things. Waiting on the Lord for His guidance and His power. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteJoining in prayers for you Jeanne. May our heavenly Father place His healing hands upon you and give you His comfort, peace and love during this time. May your patience be peaceful and His loving arms bring you all that you need. His mighty power is working in your life and you are being held tightly by Him. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. God bless you and peace be with you.
DeleteJoining warriors in approaching the throne of grace to our great Intercessor Jesus Christ for you dear Jeanne. He will lead as the dear lamb that you are to Him where, what &, when for this crisis you are facing at this time. You are a good listener and you hear His voice, now just trust in His leading. He is already "there"! You are loved, you are blessed, you are His!, Hallelujah! 🙏🙏🙏💞🌈
DeleteJust to add Jeanne. The"who" is covered too, for the right surgeon hand picked by God. AMEN!
DeleteJeanne, now that you know who not to go to for your eye, God will direct your steps in finding that right physician! While extremely discouraging, you at least know what and who you don't want, right?! Praying for that guidance and right fit, sister!
DeleteDear Jeanne, praying for full health and healing for your “orbital mass”. May God direct you to his choice of surgeon that will feel comfortable for you. I pray for healing blessings for you and all of the prayer warriors. That God will intercede in your lives for good, that you will walk in his peace and comfort and healing. Amen
DeletePrayers with and for you, Jeanne! Because I often get very literal, I am imagining an "orbital mass" to be a heavenly gathering of prayer warriors circling you with love and very very powerful declarations of healing.
DeleteI'm with you, Audra, with visions of orbital masses dancing in my head. And with NJS, sometimes knowing what you don't want, helps you focus better on what you do want.
DeletePraying with all, and for all. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Thank you sweet sisters! (and brothers). Your prayers are bringing me more peace because God hears every one. Went to my primary doctor today and he was wonderful!!! He said my blood pressure was good, lungs are clear. He did all the blood work that was ordered for the Cat scan. I scheduled the CT scan for 11/9. He recommended a great Dr/Surgeon that has done many ocular surgeries and I actually got an appointment with him on 11/21. So grateful for all of you dear sisters who pray for me. We pray for each other and we know that God is faithful. Amen dear Janet, I really do feel God holding me tightly. And sweet Jan, I know that I am loved by Him and He is leading His little trusting lamb. And you and dear NJS were right! Today I found the right surgeon! God knew it would be him all along.
DeleteDear Ellen, I'm praying with you for all of our dear prayer warriors to receive God's faithfulness and answered prayers. Thanks dear Audra for that heavenly vision of prayer warriors surrounding me with love and powerful declarations of healing. Holding hands with you, Brie and all our family, praising God and trusting in His faithfulness, healing and more strength, blessings and answered prayers for us all in Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul. (Psalm 94:19). The LORD your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. (Zephaniah 3:17).
ReplyDeleteAmen Amen, delightful thought thanks Janet.
DeleteAmen! Have always loved the fact that God rejoices over us with singing! I'll bet He has the most glorious voice ever!
DeleteThank you dear Janet. I just love that vision of Jesus rejoicing over me with singing! Bless you & keep resisting that call for a cigarette. Protect the temple! 🙏🙏🙏💞🌈
ReplyDeletePrayers please warriors for #2 son. The flu has affected his lungs & have prevented an MRI for the two spots found in his brain. Please continue to pray for that issue. Thank you so much & blessings 💞
ReplyDeleteJan, praying for #2 son, that the Lord will raise him up out of the sick bed.
DeleteDear Jan --- Lifting up your #2 son and family. My Lord, I trust in your name, the highest name, holy, true and just. I remain in Your promises, and ask for Your touch and intervention on #2 son. Thank You that You are more powerful and mighty! One word from You brings transformation. I declare to the powers of darkness, trying to attack #2 son and family, that JESUS IS ALIVE!!! Thank you He has triumphed over ALL darkness with healing in His wings!!! HALLELUJAH!!! Let #2 son and family know how much You love them and You have them and will not let go! I Pray and Believe in Jesus's name, AMEN and AMEN. JJ
DeletePraying praying and praying some more, Jan gridley!
DeleteDear Jan, Continuing to pray for son #2 and now for healing of his lungs so he can get his much needed MRI.
DeleteFather God, You can do this and we trust you to give Jan's good son a strength of breathing and lung power and healing and make everything go smoothly so he can get his MRI and also receive good results. Thank You for this in Jesus' Name. Amen
Dear Norah, just finished reading the posts from yesterday. Praying for all the concerns you listed. Also for the rest of the requests from loved ones: dental visits, ugh! Norah was right, we get hibbie jibbies when that's mentioned. Audra dear, hope you're better, if you were near I would've doused you with essential oils. Whoever I forgot to mention here, you are covered nevertheless. In Jesus name. Amen.🙏🙏🙏💞🌈
ReplyDeleteEssential oils sound wonderful, Jan. Much better than a fistful of meds which I so rarely take. Trusting that God's got this and soon I will turn the corner to better health.
DeleteAmen! God's got this and we are praying together that #2 son will wake up with clear lungs and renewed strength of breathing. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteThank you, Dear Jan for your prayers and for making me laugh about our Dental Hibbie Jeebies! And Rich's suggestion for a special group of pray-ers for those of us with Dental Anxiety! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteDear Jeanne - I read your post about your meeting with the Doctor and all I can say is that I'm so blessed that God sent you a LOUD and CLEAR message to GET OUT! That appointment would NOT have increased my confidence or trust, either. I'm glad you are going to your Primary Care Dr and that he will guide you. Holding you in prayer, dear sister. God will provide the answers and my prayer is that it is resolved quickly and you will have answers that bless your heart. My sister had something similar to what you have and it has been resolved with no bad results to her vision. Stay peaceful in the arms of our Lord - He is looking out for you. Love and Blessings JC Family as we go about our day, looking for opportunities to bless and be blessed. I loved the reminders in today's devotion. I will be viewing 'set-backs' as 'opportunities' to trust my Heavenly Father through His Son, Christ Jesus!
Dear Norah, So happy I got to read this post before I go to bed. My meeting with my primary care doctor went so well. I now have my blood work done, my CT scan scheduled for 11/9, and a consultation with a wonderful ocular surgeon scheduled for 11/21. God is in my corner. I am trusting in good results and praying for a good outcome by our Way Maker. I guess this is just another opportunity to trust my Heavenly Father through His Son, Christ Jesus! Amen and Hallelujah.
ReplyDeleteAh! Our dear Jeanne, And So It Goes...Every time something thwarts your plans or desires, use that as a reminder to communicate with Me...
DeleteYou did and He did...disappointments, instead of dragging you down, are transformed into opportunities for good! I always love it when our daily devotion is activated.
Blessings sister. All in favor, say Aye! 👀The eyes have it.👀
PS. Singing your song, Clearer Vision!
DeleteReading last years posts I realize how all of your prayers healed me because our faithful God heard and answered them. Thanks dear Brie! I’m so glad you were singing Clearer Vision. May God give us eyes to see those things which will endure so we don’t get distracted by the meaningless stuff that will fade away. So many of our JC Family need prayers because of the trials they and their loved ones are going through. We must remember that God allows our trials to bring us closer to Him and test our faith. May our merciful God continue to shine His faithfulness on us all, answer our prayers, and strengthen and polish us. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDelete2 Corinthians 4:18
while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,
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).
ReplyDeleteAmen! Always loved these verses! Thanks dear Janet.
DeleteEllen, This morning I saw your Yesterday's prayer request.
ReplyDeleteToday's devotion reminds us, Everytime some thing thwarts your plans or desires, use it as a stepping stone to communicate with God...
Your husband's heart ❤️ Victory in Jesus, and your 50th wedding anniversary ❤️ are being covered up in prayers. Keep on walking with Him and Don't Look Back. With His Hand Guiding yours, Your pebble beaches ⛱️ will soon lead to smoother sandier beacbes ⛱️
Much ❤️ and Many 🙏, Brie
Praying with you for victories for our dear Ellen, her husband’s heart and their 50th Anniversary. Trusting for God’s faithfulness and guidance. Thank You Jesus.
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ReplyDelete"apostle Paul, who wrote: Compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus, I consider everything I once treasured to be as insignificant as rubbish"....Love this! All My desires and all my "treasures" are rubbish compared to the greatness of knowing You-Jesus. Dear heavenly Father help me to know you even better each day. Help me to separate from earthly attachments, that are not only material things, but attachments of my own will, my own wants and desires. It is all rubbish compared to knowing You. I love you Jesus! Amen.
ReplyDeleteCompare everything and everyone to the love and promises of our Lord and feel the release and peace comes over you. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAmen!!! And what Jesus offers us is eternal, and so much greater than this world’s worthless glitter and empty promises.
ReplyDeleteThe Apostle Paul understood that the greatest treasure was knowing the Lord. "Compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus, I consider everything I once treasured to be as insignificant as rubbish". So many things in our lives distract us from precious time spent with Jesus. We must consciously stop what we're doing and connect to Him. Feel His sweet Presence surround us. Feel His Strength empower us. Feel His Peace fill us. We can do all things through Christ Who Strengthens us. Yesterday, a kind man in CVS asked if he could help me carry my things to the register. I said thank you but God made me very strong and I can do all things. He said, "through Christ who strengthens me". I smiled and said "Yes my brother, we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus"! That really blessed me. Yesterday I got so much done because I felt Him assuring me that I could do all things with Him. I acknowledged Him even in the little things and He helped me accomplish so much. Today's devotion also tells us: "When you reframe setbacks as opportunities, you find that you gain much more than you have lost". These setbacks give you an opportunity to test your patience, your faith and your trust in God's faithfulness. He draws you to Him and assures you that everything will turn out alright. And all of a sudden that long dark tunnel is flooded with His bright Light. No matter what we are faced with, our amazing and powerful God is so much greater. He is our Stronghold in the storm, and He is absolutely Immovable. Today, no matter what you have ahead of you, hold on tight to His Unchanging Hand. He is Reliable, as are His Promises and His Word. Have a Blessed day in Him. I'm singing in Church this morning and I listened to the five songs and I know Jesus will help me sing them for His Glory. As our dear JJ says: These are Glory Days, not gloomy days. Rejoice and be glad in them.
ReplyDeleteThank You Father for strengthening my 71 yr old brother this morning so he finishes the NYC Marathon, and lead him to meet a good Christian woman and some nice friends, and for answering our prayers for all our dear ones. Heal them, strengthen them, guide them and turn their hearts to You. Comfort all those who are missing their loved ones. You are sitting in the empty seats at their tables. Thank You for that and for making a way for Joni to get an earlier surgery date, and for giving Larry a good report and good results, and my friend Jessie good MRI results, and Audra a good report, and for healing dear Janet and my good sister Janet, and Adam who is getting chemo and radiation next week, and Peter's daughter, Rich C and his daughter, Ellen's daughter, Jan and her DH, SC and her DH, Brie, Annie, Jane, Pam, Terri, Sandy, Eli, Mike, and comfort and guide Sassy Mom, and keep Lindy's daughter Taylor from using Fentenol, and return all the estranged children to their loving parents, and all those I can't remember. And thank You Father for healing everyone on our prayer lists and make their ways straight, and heal those with depression, and lift everyone's weary hearts and give them hope. Thank You for all this in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
Psalm 103:2-3
Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases.
Psalm 107:19-20
Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, And He saved them out of their distresses. He sent His word and healed them, And delivered them from their destructions.
Psalm 118:14
The Lord is my strength and song,
And He has become my salvation.
And Lord bless our dear Jeanne, all of our JC Family, and each of their dear ones. In Jesus' Name. AMEN
DeleteBlessed by your post Jeanne, thank you. Update on my daughter - gall bladder was removed but with complications. Out of hospital now but bed rest for a while. Infection is slowly passing. Thanks for prayers
DeleteAMEN & AMEN, dear Jeanne and Brie!
DeleteAmen Jeanne- prayers for your daughter Peter
DeleteI thought it appropriate to share the last line of Jeff Hildreth’s post in 2017:
“Peace is not the absence of trouble, it is the presence of Christ”.
Amen❤️🙏
Psalm 18:30-33 AMPC
ReplyDelete30 As for God, His way is perfect! The word of the Lord is tested and tried; He is a shield to all those who take refuge and put their trust in Him.
31 For who is God except the Lord? Or who is the Rock save our God,
32 The God who girds me with strength and makes my way perfect?
33 He makes my feet like hinds’ feet [able to stand firmly or make progress on the dangerous heights of testing and trouble]; He sets me securely upon my high places.
I am praying for your daughter's complete healing Peter, and for her down and out to transform into His Up and Running.
DeleteIn Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Blessings to each of you Dear JC Family. My sleep was sweet and I woke up without an alarm and have had an extra hour to read, pray and prepare for Fellowship at 10:00. In years past, I've dreaded the time change. Today's devotion allowed me to view it differently. Thank you for your prayers for our Joni and know that all of you have mine for all listed. Praying for your daughter, Peter and the healing she is receiving.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless each of you. I have written down and shared the quote that blessed all of us so much & continues to, "Peace is not the absence of trouble, it is the presence of Christ." Amen!
Love,
Norah