Worship Me in the beauty of holiness. All true beauty reflects some of who I AM. I am working My ways in you: the divine Artist creating loveliness within your being. My main work is to clear out debris and clutter, making room for My Spirit to take full possession. Collaborate with Me in this effort by being willing to let go of anything I choose to take away. I know what you need, and I have promised to provide all of that -- abundantly!Psalm 29:2
Your sense of security must not rest in your possessions or in things going your way. I am training you to depend on Me alone, finding fulfillment in My Presence. This entails being satisfied with much or with little, accepting either as My will for the moment. Instead of grasping and controlling, you are learning to release and receive. Cultivate this receptive stance by trusting Me in every situation.
New King James Version
Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name;
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
Psalm 27:4
English Standard Version
One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to meditate in His temple.
My Prayer (2019)
Once again Lord, I see a common theme in this devotion - putting my trust in You throughout all of life - every turn. Before I go any further Lord, let me say thank you for Your Grace. Thank you that my efforts, my deeds, my works, have nothing to do with your acceptance of me. I'm not trained in this kind of thinking in this works-oriented world I live in, but I am so thankful that you accept me as your child without even expecting anything in return. As you know God, I've been reading Packer's Knowing God and studying wisdom and seeing that wisdom is me learning to navigate through all of life's twists and turns, in a manner worthy of my calling, and this wisdom begins with my fear of You. My anchor must reside in You and only You. I give you the Glory, not me. I worship You, not me. It is your beauty I desire. This is the way I want my life to look to everyone around me - that I seek after something greater than things. Lord, show me what I'm holding onto in my life that I am placing higher than You. Take it away if that is what it takes. You have been speaking to me the past couple of weeks and showing me my sin of judging others - how I have these little commentaries on people and what I view as their failures and then the dialogue I can have with others about these failures. Lord, it took someone who doesn't even call you Lord (how embarrassing God) to help me see this sin in me. Damage has been done by my words; their is poison under my lips. I want to begin afresh, yet I have repairs to be made along the way that will also assault my pride. But, I want to release my control and instead let you Holy Spirit take full possession of me. I ask you Lord to bring me into the stance of trusting You in every situation.
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Also, bookmark https://bibletags.blogspot.com/2019/06/jesus-calling-366-days.html to have an easy link to the entire year of these entries.
The scriptures are a precious gift of God to us. They can serve as a “how to manual” for fulfilled living, but greater still, they provide a record of God’s activity in the world so that in what God does we may know the nature of God’s character. And what do we discover? That God is our loving Creator who is like a blessed parent to us all. That God does all things based on love for all of His creation. That love is filled with compassion based on His mercy leading to an infinite number of gracious acts toward us all. And when all is said and done, God will have worked all things to good, saving His creation by returning it to its original status and enabling all to dwell in His love forever. The media is filled with prognosticators who think they know where things are headed, especially after an Election Day as we had yesterday. I open the scriptures this morning to be reminded Who is Lord of all and where things are really going. Let us proclaim the greatness of our Lord!
ReplyDeleteBob, This prayer post can be fast forwarded to 2020. May the good Lord help us again and again! Amen
DeleteIndeed. In God we trust.
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DeleteAmen Bob. God is Lord of all. Time for all of us to put Him in the center and then all things will come together. Rest in Him Who cares for us.
DeleteAmen, Bob! Putting God first place in our lives so that He can work in and through us to His Glory.
DeleteThanks Bob for the reminder that God is in control and we can seek Him in His word. As we prepare for presidential elections here is Kenya may we seek God's wisdom as we vote !!
DeleteAmen Bob! Miss your posts. I hope and pray that you and your family are doing well. Peace be with you.
DeletePraying with and for Kenya, Min Ahadi! ❤️
Delete“This wisdom begins with my fear of You”
DeleteI was taken aback by that statement and felt compelled to reply.
I was raised and taught at an early age that if I did wrong I would be punished, yes by God himself and if I continued to do wrong my whole life I would wind up in Hell.Pretty scary for a young boy.....
I’m now soon to be 65 and I thank God I no longer have a fear of God...I no longer
not do wrong things because I’m afraid of His punishment/or fear of going to hell.
I try (because I’m human) to do the right things, treat people with respect ....quite simply..be a good human being because that’s what Jesus did in His life on this earth with His unconditional love for me.
Because it is the right way to live, because it is how I choose to live and even though I stumble sometimes because of my humanness I thank God, ask for forgiveness and try and continue to live the right way
not out of FEAR but out of my LOVE for God and His undying love for me.
I am forgiven.
Delete@John S...thanx for sharing. Sounds like you are on the right road! I believe that the word "fear" here is speaking more in terms of a reverence for God, and not as being afraid or scared of Him. Keep up the good work in the faith!
DeleteI can relate to what yoi posted John S.
DeleteBecause love is not yet perfected in one who is afraid, whenever I see "fear the Lord" I flip the script to "Revere The Lord".
In context the correct meaning of 'fear' is: To reverence; to have a reverential awe; to venerate. Nothing fearful about our Almighty God for those who know and love Him. It's another story for those who have set themselves up against Him.
DeleteYes!
DeleteBob, This prayer post can be fast forwarded to 2024. May the good Lord help us again and again! Amen
DeleteAmen!
ReplyDeleteAmen!
ReplyDeleteOh Praise the Lord with me and let us exalt His Holy name together, for He is Wonderful, Loving and full of compassion. I am in awe of Your Love and faithfulness oh Lord and just want to express how extremely grateful and thankful I am for Your ALL You've done, doing and will do in my life! THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteNow that it is over, I just wanted to share this, I've been on a 40 days fast journey from September 28th to last night Nov. 6 (from 6am to 6pm) with my other prayer group family and words can not express the power and goodness of God through it all! Spiritually filled, amazed at God's unconditional love, revelations in scriptures and blessed! There were trials along the way, but I picked myself up again with the help of the Holy Spirit. Love for God is deeper than I can explain. I know barriers have been broken, strongholds are pulled down, the devil and his forces are defeated and I have the VICTORY and have stepped into my HARVEST, in Jesus name. PRAISE to the KING!!
This Joy that I have, the world didn't give it to me and the world can't take it away!! My security and trust is in YOU LORD, Thank You!
Norah, God has a far better plan for you and hubby, step out and live life to its fullest and use thiis time to share the good news of Jesus Christ! The best is still around the bend.
CO, this faithful God that we serve, is about to amaze You with what He can do for you when you surrender all to Him! Take heart and be of good cheer!
Blessings, love and peace Family. Stay blessed and Allow the Lord to provide all You needs!
Maplewood NJ
Amen Maplewood! Your words are beautiful and so true. Miss your posts. I pray that you are well and that we hear from you again soon. God bless!
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ReplyDeleteStanding in prayers for ALL the needs and TRUSTING the KING!!
MAPLEWOOD NJ
Good morning, family.
ReplyDeletePlease lift my sister and my niece up in prayer this morning. My niece is tied up in things she shouldn’t be, making poor decisions, and in complete denial of the wreckage she is generating. My sister is struggling to let go and lay this situation down at God’s feet. I talked to her for a while last night and told her that God is either everything or He is nothing. I believe with my whole heart that He is everything. My sister is a believer also, but holds on to the thought that she is to blame for her daughter’s choices. I gently reminded her that God loves each and every one of his children and that ALL things work for good for those who believe. Letting go of our children and placing them in God’s care can be a struggle, but He can take far better care of His children than we can.
My prayers are up to my JC family today that we remember that fear is the work of the enemy, that unreserved faith can carry us through anything, and that His amazing grace is a gift for us every new day. God bless and keep all of us near to him this day. Peace. Dave D.
Prayers for you sister and niece Dave D. May the good Lord give them strength and healing and peace. KS
DeleteDave - Joining JC Warriors in prayer for you sister and niece.
DeleteDave--- Joining with the JC WARRIORS in prayer for your sister and your niece. I pray that the Lord will take this life situation which seems like stumbling blocks and turn them into stepping stones which lead to the arms of our mighty Lord.
DeleteI needed to be reminded of this today, thank you for being obedient to the Spirit by sharing on this blog today! IN HIS LOVE
DeleteDave- your sister must be very thankful to have brother/uncle to her daughter. You are blessing her with Godly councel. Joining warriors in prayer for you & loved ones.
DeleteOh my! The beautiful words I've read yesterday and today area balm to my soul. Thank you all, for your prayers, believing and words of renewed mind living.
ReplyDeleteYesterday, I finally called the Dr. I have to believe it happened, in part, because of all of your prayers. I was working, scratching, digging and thought, 'That's it! I'm done!' I called and they had a cancellation and got me in within a half hour. Last night I slept better than I have in ages. So, while I'm running behind right now, I know it was needed. I am so thankful. When I read, "Your sense of security must not rest in your possessions or in things going your way. I am training you to depend on Me alone, finding fulfillment in My Presence." I pictured a FULL dumpster by the end of this weekend. Time to clear out the chaff.
I am praying for you CO, Keith, ALL of you and thanking God for your lives and answers and peace. Maplewood, I can't imagine a 40 day fast, OR not sharing it until it was over! Amazing, though I know you don't want the glory, I have to say that your commitment is an inspiration. While I don't think I'm ready for that, the last 24 hours has shown me (again), the importance of ACTION, not just words.
Psalm 29:2
New King James Version
Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name;
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
I am ready to release and receive!
God's richest blessings to all of you. I am excited to see what's next.
Love,
Norah
The devotion today and the very open prayer from you, Chris Payton, were overwhelming to me in a good way. I am truly blessed to have found this site and I am learning and being reminded every day.
ReplyDeleteEveryone sharing their comments keeps me going in my faith journey. I am amazed and humbled by everyone's wisdom and openness. I will be praying for each JC Family member today. I know Jesus knows what each of us needs, and He is there with open arms even as we continue to fall. Thank you, Jesus.
Dave D., I will say some extra prayers for your sister and niece. God is everything or nothing. I know this is true, yet it is a constant struggle for me as I try to fix things on my own in this life. Jesus, help me to surrender to you today and always. CO
Seeking guidance and prayer for an important 12:30 (noon) meeting today, dealing with the frustrations of un-compliant tenant who continues in deceptive and untruthful ways. 4 hours from now, it is 8:15 am my time.
ReplyDeleteSassy Mom --- Prayers are on the way and will be petitioning the Lord at 12:30 your time. I am with you!
DeleteSassy Mom- didn't see your post 'til much later. Hope all went well & you were able to communicate with this tenant. Bless the rest of your day.
DeleteJan - Maybe that's the reason the tenant was late. LOL Everything went well because it was covered in prayer by JC Warriors. The rest of my day is being blessed with a drenching down pouring rain. (*_*)
DeleteToday I would like to share that I have witnessed God overwhelm me with HIS love over the past few months while I have been dealing with one loss after the other to death, realizing since they did know and served GOD it IS a celebration and not a funeral; however my heart felt heavy because these were people I loved dearly and kept in contact with for over thirty years and my flesh misses them. God has clearly shown me HE IS ENOUGH, no matter what, HE has me in the palm of HIS Hand and nothing I need will be withheld from ME! God is faithful, longsuffering, loving and forgiving although I am not worthy of all he provides, I am grateful he looks past our faults and provides our needs! I am in prayer continuously for the JC family and I know you are also in prayer for me and my family! GOD is LOVE! Period!!!
ReplyDeleteIN HIS LOVE
God's Daughter--- Thank you for your post of encouragement. Today, I prayed for you to stay strong. There's nothing you'll face today that you and the Lord working together can't handle. Thank you for your prayers. I appreciate every one of them! Great blessings to you from Kansas
DeleteGod's Daughter it's sounds like the Holy Spirit has already begun to comfort your aching heart for the losses you've experienced. What a wonderful God we serve. Blessings to you.
DeleteGod’s daughter, Your words really spoke to my heart. Amen, God is love and His Love is above all. In times of great loss when our hearts are full of pain and sorrow. His comfort and light are more intense. He fills the ragged holes in our heart with so much love that we can see it more clearly and feel it more deeply. We know that He walks with us through the darkest valleys, and leads us back up to a sweet place of light, peace and joy. So our hearts are again filled with thanks and praise.
DeleteAmen! Norah!
DeleteLord, I thank you foir all your blessings and Your grace. Please help me to stay ever laser focused on You as work and this time of year get mire demanding. Thank You for being loving and forgiving, I am a sinner in constant need of both of these. Lord help me to seek You in all parts of my day, practicing Your presence. My journey feels very open ended with many questions but faith, hope, and trust are helping me to stay out of worry, doubt, and fear. I love You and want to always grow closer to You
ReplyDeleteI need you prayers warriors. Someone dear to me has accused me of something I did not do. I love this person very much & yet no assurance nor a pouring out of heart would satisfy. I've been judged & sentenced. I feel trapped by the enemy, ensnared & feeling confused. I don't want to lose their trust in me ever, that would break my heart! In Isaiah 30:15, "I quietness & rest shall be your strength, but you would have non of it". I should've been quiet when I was first accused but no, I had to defend myself right away. Lord, when am I going to get it right? You didn't say a word when you were accused, not a word. Help me Jesus!
ReplyDeleteJan - This is very painful when it happens to a friendship. Satan loves to destroy friendships, families, marriages, homes, etc.
Delete1-Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Jan --- Prayer coming your way. I ask the LORD to give you His wisdom for this situation. And, to let you know God's got everything under control, so there is no need to panic. Psalm 18:30 "As for God, His way is perfect; the Word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all that trust Him." Corrie Ten Boon once said "God has no problems, only plans. There is no panic in heaven." Jan, the Lord will see you through all of this. Remember to put on The Armor of God and we will plead the blood of Jesus over ALL OF IT! Remember the Lord said "I am with you. I am with you. I am with you."
DeleteThank you Sassy Mom, JJ. I took comfort in your posts. I spent this afternoon crying over it. I'm weary & helpless. Going to bed.
DeleteJan - Sweetest word ever - LOVE ❤️ The balm given and needed to comfort and heal our hurting hearts.
DeleteThanks you JC Warriors for praying for my 12:30 noon meeting. Everything went well, very peaceful, calm and fruitful. Another VICTORY FOR JESUS!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe thank the Lord and give Him all the praise, honor and glory for the VICTORY!!!
DeleteUpdate on Pastor Louie - He is home from the hospital and doing better. Stomach issues are being resolved. Please pray that he can build his strength back up so that he can accept the next round of chemotherapy. And that the side effects will not be as severe as they were this time.
ReplyDeletePraying for Pastor Louie Sassy Mom. Glad to know he is doing better. Thank you Lord. We trust you.
DeleteBlessings from France
🙏🙏🙏
DeleteHallelujah
DeleteContinued prayers for Pastor Louie.
DeleteTJ
Praying with all JC Warriors for Pastor Louie's strength and comfort. KS
DeletePRIASE to the KING who heals and makes ALL things POSSIBLE!!!
DeleteMaplewood NJ
One day at a time, praying for renewed strength for pastor Louie!
DeleteThank you Lord for the progress you've made in Pastor Louie's health. Please continue to strengthen him and guide him.
DeleteJoining prayers for Pastor Louie. Thank you Father, for strengthening his weaknesses so he can withstand his chemo treatments. Heal him completely and amaze his doctors, for in You, all things are possible. Thank you for this in the Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ.
DeleteContinued prayers for Pastor Louie to the Master Healer. Lord, You are enough.
DeleteThanks for the update, SM (you are always so faithful in doing so). Will pray as requested. God be with you.
DeleteMY LIFE IS FILLED WITH GOD'S BLESSINGS AND I AM GRATEFUL. THANK YOU GOD FOR ALL YOUR BLESSINGS RECEIVED:
ReplyDeleteTHANKSVEMBER DAY 6
LARGEST: Thank You for giving me Your Footsteps to See and Follow on the Path You have set for me Blessings!
SMALLEST: Thank You for fresh cut flowers in our home Blessings!
EASIEST: Thank You for my first cup of coffee Blessing!
HARDEST: Thank You for loving and forgiving me when I act impatiently with others and can't forgive myself Blessing!
SURPRISE: Thank You for a larger discounted price when I went to the cash register to pay Blessing.
To God Be The Glory for all Blessings. Amen
I love your prayer, Brie. So simple, yet so powerful. KS
DeleteI love your wonderful prayer format and prayer, sweet Brie. I love you too Sis!
DeleteBeautiful thankful prayer, Brie. Blessings ❤
DeleteDear JC Prayer Warriors Would you please pray for God's handling of a property I need to sell, and select and send the right buyer. Since my brother is currently living in it, I ask you to pray for God's finding him another place to live that adapts to his illness and makes him joyous. And your prayers are also requested for God to conduct our conversations so they are always kind, loving, patient and caring. Thanks Prayer Warriors. I am trying to be at peace, get some sleep, leave it all in God's Hands and get out of His Way with my pass interference tendencies, but my worried mind hasn't received the memo yet. Thank You Prayer Warriots. I appreciate all your prayers.
ReplyDeleteFather, please help Brie with her endeavor and be with her brother and help to heal him and place him in a good home, full of joy in his heart. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always.
DeleteThanks Janet. I prayed you would be in here praying on the Night Shift. I will now try to rest in your prayer as I keep you in mine. Thank Again To You and to everyone also praying with us.
DeletePraying for you dear Brie. May God give you wisdom and clarity to choose the right buyer and help you find the best home for your brother, filling you all with His peace and joy and leading you to conversations that glorify Him. Thank you Lord. I pray In the powerful name of Jesus. Amen.
DeleteBlessings from France
Brie, praying for the right buyer to come along and also praying that your brother will find just the right place for his situation.
DeleteTJ
Brie, praying for a wonderful place for your brother that helps him with his illness. KS
DeleteBrie, You are covered. May the God of provision and ALL things good guide and favor you with a great buyer very soon and settle your dear brother in a great place he can call home.
DeleteOur Father said we can come to Him with ALL things that concerns us without hesitation or doubt, but ONLY believing!
Remain blessed, dear sister.
Maplewood NJ
Joining in prayer for you Brie, a positive and timely outcome for the sale of your property and a perfect better home for your brother.
DeletePraying with my family for your brother’s healing and guidance to a better home where he will be more comfortable even with his infirmities. God already knows the perfect buyer for your property. May He direct your buyer’s steps to your doorstep. Thank you Jesus!
DeleteDear Brie, praying with and for you as requested. I see myself in your situation with my brother. Although not the exact circumstance as yours, it's lead me to pray for the same.
DeleteLord, guide Brie with Your wisdom. Put all the pieces in place for her, her brother and for Your Glory. In Jesus Mighty name, I pray. Amen
Praying as requested, Brie. Slippery territory when we go it alone, He provides sufficient traction to move forward in good order which is for the good of all. God be with you.
DeleteA year later: Thanks to God and your prayers, God has provided my brother Keith with a wonderful place and additional support for his situation.
DeleteThe house has yet to be sold, so I imagine God is still working on the perfect buyer. Prayers are continuing. Thy will be done. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Beloved Brie- praying for you and your Keith. And the new owners. What is your timing Papa? Our eyes are on you!
DeletePraying with you both for dear Keith and all loose ends to come together because God is in the center of it all. Amen dear GTT, it is all in God's timing. Wait on the Lord always.
Delete2022 update: Keith is now living with us. The home has yet to be sold. Thank You Lord for helping me to release, receive, and above all else, trust You in every situation. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteAmen!
Delete2023: House is still awaiting a buyer.
DeleteKeith is temporarily in a respite facility as I recover from a fall.
Today, I heard I have to trust not just God's Will, but I must also trust His Way, and trust His Timing. I'm shaking it Boss. I'm not there yet, but I want to be. Won't You please help me. Help! Help me. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
2024: Keith is now at home with You, Lord. Send buyer soon, please and thanks. In Jesus' Name. 🙏 AMEN 🙏
DeleteThank You Jesus. Father, hold me and fill me with Your loving peace and comfort throughout the day. I will bless, praise, and rejoice in the Lord continually and always.
ReplyDelete#METOO! ♥🙏♥
DeleteAmen! 🙏💕
DeletePrayer Warriors Of JC, Quick update at 330 a.m. my local time! Praises still! No complainable side effects. IV steroid creates some insomnia but that is dissipating somewhat as only received on 2 days with the IV chemo. Slept 4.5 hours tonight so far but know that I will "cat nap" now til dawn. I expect that usual fatigue with the oral daily chemo will build-up and on non-IV days I will get normal sleep. Prayers so appreciated, as the first week progresses well.
ReplyDeleteToday's JC is so on point. I caanot control anything but my love for Him and others. "Your sense of security must not rest in your possessions or in things going your way. I am training you to depend on Me alone, finding fulfillment in My Presence. This entails being satisfied with much or with little, accepting either as My will for the moment. Instead of grasping and controlling, you are learning to release and receive." I rest easier in knowing that I'm receiving your and His love through comments and your prayers JC friends and in His mercy and grace through the Spirit. My grateful heart accepts it all... in agape, peace, Amen.
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!! Continue prayers for you and your family dear Madfox. Praying peace, joy, comfort, healing and strength for you and all our JC family!
DeleteBlessings from France
Morning MadFox,
DeleteMy heart goes out to you and your family. While I have never had chemo, I do receive IV steroids for treatment of early MS. I had an infusion yesterday. Maybe that’s why I’m up too. It gave my insomnia the first night last time as well. But after that I was able to sleep. The exhaustion of the body’s internal mechanisms usually knocks me out. I pray you find rest. And when we dont, how beautiful that we hunger for God and turn to this page.
I believe I’m going through the journey of MS because one day God will write it into the story of me helping others in similar positions. Does that help you at all? I’ve seen him do that with my addiction, homelessness, mental illness, domestic violence - all of these “barriers” were overcome through my relationship with God and spiritual exploration. I don’t know you personally, but I see how consistent and dedicated in faith and love you are on this site so I foresee the same outcome for you.
The layers of the onion are still getting peeled back for me about letting things go. Currently, I’m seeing a trauma social worker and feel ready to address how the trauma dating back to age 2 are still affecting my life. This is most difficult in my relationship with my boyfriend. Especially surrounding intimacy/sex. Learning to honor my body and listen to what it’s telling me. I am co-creating with God on this path of healing and some things are just incongruous with that path. My boyfriend believes in God but is at a much different place in his God walk than me. He doesn’t always take it well in the moment but then he seems to come around after he takes alone/reflection time.
Grasping and controlling vs release and receive remind me of the two Buddhist terms dukha (effort) and sukkah (ease). The first Noble truth of Buddhism is that life is filled with suffering. The Sanskrit word for suffering is dukkha. Dukkha can be translated as stress, anxiety, suffering, or dissatisfaction. It is also described as the stress and anxiety that arise from the attempt to control what is fundamentally impermanent and unable to be controlled. We try to control the moment, which results in our feelings that what is happening should not be happening. So much of what causes our heartache and wanting things to be different than they are.
Dukkha, or suffering, is the opposite of sukha, which means happiness, ease and comfort. Both words are said to have originated from the ancient Aryans who brought the Sanskrit language to India. These Aryans were in a nomadic people who traveled by horse or ox drawn carts, and the words literally mean “having a bad (or Good) axle.” Was it a bumpy ride (dukkha), or a smooth ride (sukha)? Not a bad metaphor for life. What is suffering but a bumpy ride? Every life is rutted and no one can avoid some inevitable bumps. But so much is determined by our own perception of the ride. Our mind is the axle that often determines whether we experience the ride as bumpy or smooth.
Warm love to all,
Brittany
Thanks for the update MadFox. I pray that you continue to have very little side effects. May God continue to work his miracles for you.
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I am very thankful for the update MadFox. I was hoping before I came on today to arrive and see this very report. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you are showing the bravery of a Navy flier throughout this process. You are a blessing to us and I pray for all the best of God's Blessing to you and yours!
DeleteMadFox - so happy with your current update. May our good Lord continue with his comfort and peace for our dear brother, MadFox! KS
DeleteGod Bless you, Brittany as you share your story. My son struggles with addiction and my dear Mom suffered with MS before there was any treatment and ultimately died of that wretched disease. She passed along her faith in God and that has been a blessing to me. I don't know how I could handle lifes challenges without it. MadFox, I am praying for you as well as everyone on this site.
Delete♥🙏🙏🙏♥ I am joining my heartfelt prayers with those of our JC Prayer Warrior Family for both of you Madfox and Brittany, and for everyone else requesting prayers today. May we all receive showers and showers of His Choicest blessings and then Thank Him when they come into our awareness.
DeletePrayers for you Brie for the the perfect buyer in Gods timing, and for your brother to have a blessed place to live in the perfect setting for his joy.
DeleteMadfox, continuing prayers for your health and healing. A victory dance in your honor for treatment progressing favorably and side affects minimal. Pray for you daily and hear your song often. "Its gonna be ok".
Jeanne, I hope you had a blessed trip to Brooklyn to see family.
Prayers continually for all my JC family. Mindy
Wonderful update, MadFox. Praise the Lord!! May you continue to witness God's miracles and healing over your life. Brittany, praying for your situation as well. May you and our JC family feel His love and peace abundantly today.
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Dear MadFox! I’m thankful that your treatment is going pretty well. Hope you get some extra sleep. Amen! Our circumstances don’t affect God’s love and provisions. And we should try to release everything to Him especially our worries, concerns and fears. Only then can we be open to receive. We must be emptied to be filled up. Praying all will continue to go well and that your treatment will go smoothly. Love you!
DeleteBrittany, praying God guide your path to fulfillment, health of body, mind and spirit and to the true peace and joy that comes from believing.
Dear Mindy, Amen, praying with you for MadFox, Everything is gonna be okay!
Thank you so much for your prayers. I am enjoying my precious time with my Mom and Sis. May God bless and heal you and yours in all things.
Thanks for the update, brother MadFox! Yes, today's reading throws a challenge into our faces. We have had it our way for a long time so much so that our spiritual muscles have atrophied a bit because we have not had to call upon the Lord in need. I have found that is what has made the pandemic so challenging, I am not getting my daily dose of satisfaction from the places I was using to find it. Truth be told, outside of God, (as Mick Jagger put it), "I can't get no satisfaction", just some momentary highs that leave me feeling empty. Right now things are not the way any of us want them to be for you but in some mysterious way (beyond human explanation) things are within the plan of God for the power He will have an opportunity to display. We await with expectation and walk the journey with you. God be with you.
DeleteGood morning everyone! I wanted to share 2 songs that touched my heart this morning. While listening I felt the Spirit nudging me to share them with you. Here are the links and some of the lyrics.
ReplyDelete"Still" by Amanda Cook : https://youtu.be/hzKjR66rMPA
I lift every fear to the heavens
Watch them disappear in Your presence
One by one they fall into perfect peace
You know everything, yet You listen
Through my anxious thoughts with compassion
One by one they fall into perfect peace
So I will be still
Oh, I will be still
And know that You are
Know that You are God
If You are with me
What can overwhelm me
You render silent
All of my worry
If You are with me
What can overwhelm me
You end the war and
You set my heart free
You set my heart free
"Humility" by Andrew Blooms:
https://youtu.be/7beMT38Zfik
Jesus, you're my heart's first love
And you've been holding onto me
You once were the air I breathed
Still my heart to remember
Jesus, I am wandering
But you're chasing after me
You once gave your life to me
Still my soul to remember
Still my soul to remember
Your oceans wave without thinking
Your mountains rise without knowing
Your rivers run without needing
To know where they are going
Your lilies spinning so free, oh they're happy to be
Teach me this kind of humility
Teach me this kind of humility
Jesus, I am struggling
I am struggling to see
I'm doubting your provision
Still my mind to remember
That Jesus, you're my hearts first love
And your leading me home
Through the fire and the flood
To the place where I belong
Still my soul to remember
Your oceans wave without thinking
Your mountains rise without knowing
Your rivers run without needing
To know where they are going
Your lilies spinning so free, oh they're happy to be
Teach me this kind of humility
Teach me this kind of humility
Have a blessed and wonderful day JC warriors! Love you.
Blessing from France
Thanks BFF, I needed that. I listened to both. Beautiful Truths! Thanks again.
DeleteSuch beautiful songs dear BFF! Thanks! New songs to fill my heart.
DeleteThese songs fit into my devotional thought this AM, Mon Ami, thanks! My devotion showed me the way of pride in Genesis 3 when a person became filled with pride and chose other than God resulting in what is called Original Sin from which we all suffer. In contrast, in Luke 1-2 we learn of someone who humbled herself before the Lord and we were all redeemed from the Original Sin. The more we acquire the virtue of humility, the more those around us will experience God's salvation. Yes, Lord, teach me this kind of humility. God be with you.
DeleteThese songs filled my heart with the most beautiful sound! Thank you, BFF, for being His vessel today. "Still" is exactly what I needed to hear, and His timing is always perfect. God be with you.
DeleteBlessings from California
Adding to my playlist!
DeleteBrie - Joining warriors in prayer for property challenge and for your brother's well being. Praying for my JC Family as you pray for me.
ReplyDeleteLoving Father, It's a new day, fresh anointing has been poured upon me only by Your mercy and grace. I thank You and I worship You in the beauty of holiness. May Your Holy Spirit live in me, think through me and love through me. My security is in You and You alone. May Your perfect will ALWAYS be done, in Jesus' name. Amen.
ReplyDeletePsalm 91:1-4- He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Yaweh, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty Elohim! I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge (my El Shaddai) and my fortress. My God in whom I trust. Surely He shall deliver me and my household from the snare of the Fowler. And from the perilous pestilence. We are covered with His feathers, under His wings, we take refuge. His Truth, His Word, shall be our sheild and buckled now and forever!
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood NJ
I love Psalm 91! And with the exclamation point it looks like 911, an emergency call. If it seems dark, it very well may be because we are standing in the shadows and covered by our King. Thank you Jesus for your protection and love!
DeleteThanks! Psalm 91 is one of my face GOTO Psalms for comfort. As well as its musical accompaniment On Eagle's Wings:
Delete♥🎶🎶♥You who dwell in the Shelter of the Lord
Who abide in His Shadow for life
Say to the Lord, "My Refuge, my Rock in whom I trust!"
CHORUS: And He will raise you up on eagles' wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like His Son
And hold you in the Palm of His Hand
The snare of the fowler will never capture you
And famine will bring you no fear
Under His Wings your Refuge, His Faithfulness your Shield
CHORUS
You need not fear the terror of the night
Nor the arrow that flies by day
Though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come
CHORUS
For to His Angels He's given a command
To guard you in all of your ways
Upon their hands they will bear you up
Lest you dash your foot against a stone
CHORUS: And He will raise you up on eagles' wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like His Son
And hold you in the Palm of His hand
And hold you in the Palm of His Hand!
OOPSY! one of my FAVE...
DeleteO well (*_*)
Love that psalm too. Thanks Brie!
DeleteThat song also means a lot to me. We always sing On Eagles’ Wings in Choir at all Funerals. The words are so beautiful!
Prayers for you, MadFox , that your journey is easier and filled with positive highlights of humanity along the way. No doubt, God is using you
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Dear JC Family. I read this devotion with new eyes a year later, yet it all still applies, though circumstances vary. I am asking for prayers of protection for my hubby and me and our youngest son and his wife as we travel to another state for a wedding. We aren't driving together, but will see each other from afar. I do not take going to this wedding lightly, considering the circumstances; however, it is the wedding of a young woman whose birth I was a part of! I watched her enter this world along the side of her mommy, my dear, long time friend and her dad who I've known since I was a pre-teen. Everyone is committed to practicing social distancing and we will not be foolish. I ask for prayers of protection, wisdom and acceptance of our Father's grace and mercy on this wedding day. Let nothing threaten the joy that will take place and let us all be wise in our steps. Let the hotel be clean and diligent in their effort to keep everyone safe. Let my son and daughter-in-love enjoy a get-away that is so needed and let their joy be renewed as they witness their friend take her vows. If it's your will, Father, let them welcome a third child into their lives, that they so dearly want.
ReplyDeleteMy dear friend's Pop fell asleep yesterday - something they have all been dealing with for a long time. He is at peace and knows his future. Bless that sweet family in ways they cannot expect as they lay their dear Pop to rest.
Continued prayers for Pastor Louis, Sassy Mom. God is holding him in His warm, loving Hands.
Praise and thankfulness abound in my heart for you, MadFox and your treatments that are going so well. Continued prayers.
God Bless each and every one of you - your prayers are mine as I go get ready for this day and pack us up. Please continue to pray for my dear Hubby. He has cellulitis in his left leg. I just put a warm compress on it and he's taking an antibiotic. I pray that he is healed in the name above all names, Christ Jesus and that we may dance a slow, sweet dance tonight as we remember our vows too. When (if) they do the Anniversary Dance, we are usually the few still standing as we approach 47 years of marriage. What an honor and privilege.
Thanks to each of you in advance for making my prayers yours. I am doing the same with you. We are a mighty Prayer Warrior group on these pages that Chris has so lovingly continued. We are blessed!
p.s. Brie and Maplewood, I woke up around 3:30 and found myself praying like you. What dear friends to have engrained in me your ability to ask, seek, knock, and praise our Heavenly Father.
♥🙏🙏🙏♥ Heartfelt prayers and to and fro traveling Mercy Prayers are being prayed for you and your dear ones Norah.
Delete🎶🎶 I hope you Dance!
I eagerly await your Victory Report so I too can dance!
PS I am reminded of your dumpster when I read Today's Devotion "Instead of grasping and controlling, you are learning to release and receive"
Like Norah's dumpster fill, only when it is emptied will it be able to receive more! Thanks for your dumpster, Norah. It's an inspiration to me as I sit staring at it in the Release and Receive 101, Slow Learner's Class. Blessings to you, yours and our JC Family now and forevermore.
Praying for you dear Norah. God be with you and your loved ones.
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I pray, dear Norah, that the wedding is all of the celebration God intends it to be and that the covenant of marriage is affirmed for all in participation. And when all is said and done, may all walk away healthy and whole. Keeping your hubby in prayer as well, may you have the dance for which you hope. God be with you.
DeletePraying as requested, dear Norah. May traveling mercies guide your way, and may you all enjoy your socially distanced getaway. I hope you DANCE! And healing prayers said for your hubby. God be with you and yours on your journey, and may His grace bring you safely home.
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Dear Norah! Praying for a hedge of protection and traveling safety fir you and your family! May you have a safe and blessed trip to the Wedding. May God bless your son and his wife with another child according to His will and plan. God bless and heal your good hubby’s leg and continue to strengthen your own breathing and weaknesses. Enjoy the Wedding and rejoice with the happy couple. May they have a long and happy marriage like you and your dear hubby. May your dear friend’s Pop rest in perfect peace and May God comfort their broken hearts. Stay well and safe. Much love.
DeleteI start my weekend with gratitude for the time off my 'day job' to rest and rejuvenate my mind and body. I learned so much last week on the roller coaster ride. I grabbed your hand, Lord, and I didn't fall off. When I stay in Your Presence, there is no waiting. This too shall pass. Your Word is truth and guides me to lighten up and learn to enjoy the ride.
ReplyDeleteAcknowledging all prayer requests expressed or not today and everyday for this blessed JC bloggers. Standing in the shadows of love! 😉 Your sense of security must not rest in your possessions or in things going your way. Amen!
My Audra, I'm sitting beside you screaming on this Roller Coaster Ride, that has no respect for possessions that fly away nor in things going our way! I'm glad to have you with me and thankful He sits in the midst of us singing It's Gonna Be OK. ♥🙏🙏🙏♥
DeleteTruth be told, a great deal of time and energy is put into the construction of a good roller coast. It is extremely rare, like .0001% that someone ever gets hurt. (The makers and amusement parks do not want law suits.) On the roller coaster experiences of life, the Maker of the ride wants 0% of the riders to ever get hurt because He loves all. You will always be safe on His roller coaster ride in your life, Audra. Best you can, enjoy the ride. God be with you.
DeleteAnd enjoying the ride, that is the challenge for me. Love you all, thank you!
DeleteThe secret of life is enjoying the passage of time in God’s presence. That includes roller coaster rides. Enjoy and hold on tight to His Unchanging Hand!
DeleteI'm blessed to enter into another day. Thank You, Father God, for Your precious gift of time to love more and judge less, to listen more and speak less, to see more joy and less strife, and to help others along the way. You are the source of my joy and strength. You alone are worthy to be Praised. You take pleasure in guiding me throughout the day. Help me to release the "debris and clutter" that You're cleaning out of my life to make room for Your Holy Spirit's full possession. I surrender myself to You, Lord, mind, body and spirit. Take me and mold me into whatever is pleasing to You, Lord. You know what I need better than anyone, and You have kept Your word in providing everything that I could ever need in abundance Thank you, Father God, for Your faithfulness. My security lies in You and You alone. May Your will be done in my life. Help me to be thankful in ALL circumstances and to be satisfied with Your portion. As You work out my control issues, help me to "release and receive" the plans that You have carefully prepared for my life. In You, I am complete. Thank You, Jesus! I place my trust in You wholly and completely. You are my Rock on which I stand. Nothing could tear me away from Your precious love for me. I am yours and You are mine. Thank you, Father God, for loving me unconditionally and without reserve. You are the Alpha and Omega, my Healer and Redeemer, my Lord and Savior. All I need is to call out Your name, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, and You are there with me through every trial, every doubt, every anxious feeling, every joy, and every smile. I see Your beauty all around me, and I'm so grateful that You have opened my eyes to see and ears to hear all of the wondrous treasures that You have prepared for me this day. Thank you, Lord. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen
ReplyDeletePraying for all JC Family's needs and concerns and laying it all down at the foot of the cross. Thank you all for your prayers over my youngest son. Praying for all of our children and whatever they are facing today.
Lord, dress our children in Your Armor to fight off the evil one and any demons lurking about. I cast these demons aside in the name of Jesus! Thank You, Lord, for being with and guiding our children. They need You, Father, and so do I. May Your will be done in all our lives. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen
God's peace be with you all.
Blessings from California
♥🙏🙏🙏♥ Your Prayer is sitting in the center of my heart, Rose and I am joining with you and my JC Family, making it mine. THANKS.
DeleteAmen Rose beautiful prayer!!
DeleteBlessings from France
AMEN! Thanks Rose, this was edifying. God be with you.
DeleteThank you Sis! Your beautiful prayer is my prayer! Praying for your youngest son and for more victories for you and our dear JC family. Thanks for your sincere prayers. May God continue to bless you in all things, dear Rose.
DeleteWonderful devotion today. If we have Jesus, we must trust in Him and rely on His provisions and promises. And on His strength and faithfulness. He is enough and He is everything.
ReplyDeleteAmen Jeanne! He is all we need!
DeletePlease pray for my older brother Frank who is running in the NYC Marathon this morning! Leaning on God’s faithfulness and trusting Him to carry him safely to the finish line. Thank You Jesus!
ReplyDeleteFather, lifting Frank up to Your throne of grace and mercy. Be his feet, heart, strength, and mind as he runs in the marathon today. Guide him by Your heavenly will and keep Your loving arms around him as You protect him and keep him safe. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
DeleteBrie November 7, 2021 at 4:09 AM
DeletePraying traveling Mercies for you. Jeanne, and running Mercies for our brother, Frank. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Hear our prayers, oh Lord. Spoken and unspoken. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B7APbbb8uY
DeleteMay Frank run on eagles wings in the NYC marathon today 👏
DeleteThanks for all your prayers. Sassy Mom, I loved that song and the harmony and the lyrics. Just sent the link to my Mom and Sis! My older brother got to the finish line but it was his slowest marathon ever. He finished in 5 hours, no minutes, 10 seconds. That broke his heart. Running means so much to him especially his performance in the marathon. I remember when he could run under 3 hours. He's very tired and cranky so I pray he feels better about it. He's not a young man now and he should be blessed by such an accomplishment. I pray for him to meet a good Christian woman who can change his heart, and guide him to start going back to Church and seeking God's help in his life. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteFor we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:10). Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. (James 4:10). Then Jesus answered and said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner." (John 5:19).
ReplyDeleteFather, I am not God so I will rest in You and Your very capable hands. You will handle everything and work in and through me. Open my eyes, heart, and mind to see all that You are accomplishing in this world. I stand in awe of You and all that You are and all that You do. No one compares to You. You are the One and Only God Almighty and there is no other God but You. Thank You Jesus. Praise God!
DeleteHeavenly Father, thank You for doing the work in me that is needed to conform me more like You and less like this world. Help me to not hold on to the things that are not needed in my life, but to learn to release and receive the things that I need from You and You alone. Let me walk more in the spirit and less in the flesh. Help me to walk in Your Spirit and not in my flesh. Your promises are true and You are faithful. You will provide everything that I need and I can depend on You -- ALWAYS! Thank You Jesus. I praise You Lord continually and always. You are my everything. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
ReplyDeleteOr do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? (Romans 2:4). Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, (Philippians 2:5). And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19).
ReplyDeleteDavid praised the Lord seven times a day I want to praise him at least once today.
ReplyDeleteAmen, a frequent prayer of mine, Sassy Mom. And today I add: Instead of grasping and controlling, I am learning to release and receive. In Jesus's name I pray.
ReplyDeleteDear Janet, I am praying that the Lord is guiding you to something wonderful and to a beautiful and secure future. Keep seeking Him with your whole heart and mind and soul. He hears your sincere prayers of thanks, trust and praise. Much love.
ReplyDeleteWhat is true, When your eyes first see light in the morning, praise Him. When you see the new day set before you, praise Him, When you remember His past faithfulness in your life, praise Him, When you eat the food He has provided, praise Him, When you put on warm clothes to go outside, praise Him, When you produce good fruit in your day, praise Him, and when you lay your weary head down, Praise Him with thanks and love.
ReplyDeleteAmen Jeanne.
DeleteFather God, many things have gone wrong in our nation because we have turned from You. Peole are doing things against Your Word. Our nation use to revere Your name, but now people are worship idols in the form of celebrities, the internet, riches and power. Father God, Your word says that if we humble ourselves as a nation and seek your face, You will hear from heaven, forgive our sins and heal our our land. Father God, I thank You in advance for acting upon Your Word and forgiving us of our sins. Heal our nation from pain, immorality, corruption
ReplyDeleteAmen dear JJ! Wonderful and necessary prayer.
DeleteFather, Thank You for turning our nation around to good according to Your Will and Plan. Forgive us our trespasses. Lead us along the right path, and heal our hearts and our land in every way. Thank You Jesus!
Joining in prayers with you both. May our heavenly Father shine His face upon our nation and bless us and keep us. Please forgive us Father for we know not what we do. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteThank you Father for YOUR PLAN and the promise of salvation and forgiveness if we only ask. My hope is in YOU Lord as I pray for emerging leaders and TRUTH in these days. GOOD, please bless America.
DeleteSorry, hit a wrong key. Heal our nation from pain, immorality, corruption, fear and depression. Lead us in a way that aligns with Your Word. I Declare and call this nation UNITED. I call this nation ALIVE. I call this nation SET FREE. I call this nation HEALED. I call this nation RESTORED. I call this nation BLESSED. Touch our hearts with GODLINESS and HOLINESS. Help us to become Great Again. Father God, I thank You and honor You for without You this nation is nothing. I ask it all in Jesus's Holy name, AMEN and AMEN.
ReplyDeleteAmen and Amen 🙏 🙌 👏 ❤.
DeleteAMEN JJ! Hallelujah!
DeleteJJ, I echo every word of your prayer, repeating it to Heaven. UNITED as a Nation and united in the One true God we trust.
DeleteAMEN AGAIN!
DeleteAmen. Our nation is helpless without YOU and me too, I am nothing without you but with You, all things are possible Thank You for Yiur Grace.
DeleteThat was me. 😊
DeleteI will praise You with my whole heart; before the gods I will sing praises to You. I will worship toward Your holy temple, and praise Your name for Your loving kindness and Your truth; for You have magnified Your word above all Your name. In the day when I cried out, You answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul. All the kings of the earth shall praise You, O LORD, when they hear the words of Your mouth. Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the LORD, for great is the glory of the LORD. Though the LORD is on high, yet, He regards the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar. (Psalm 138:1-6).
ReplyDeleteThanks for that good food, dear Janet. I sure know He loves the humble and is close to the broken hearted. I have felt His healing and soothing presence so many times. Blessed to be in His constant embrace.
DeleteHow precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; when I awake, I am still with You. (Psalm 139:17-18).
ReplyDeleteLoving these scriptures. Thank you for starting the day with these golden nuggets of wisdom through the Word. Hallelujah!
DeleteMe too! Thanks Janet! God’s Word is the best gift. The gift that keeps on giving! Breakfast for our souls.
DeleteJC Warriors, I don't remember if I gave an update about the lady that I take care of. Her name is Norma and I asked for prayers for her a couple of months ago when she was in the hospital on her death bed. The Lord performed a miracle in her life and completely turned it all around for her. Even my pastor was in awe. God is so good ALWAYS! She is still doing good and the Lord is still working in the entire family's lives. I am so grateful to the Lord and for each of you here and for just how amazing prayer is. Prayers are so powerful and our heavenly Father hears, listens, and answers them all. We have a most wonderful, mighty God that loves us beyond our comprehension. Thank You Jesus and thank you all so much. God bless 🙏.
ReplyDeletePraise God! 👏👏👏👏
DeleteYes, Praise God, Praise God!!!
DeleteHALLELUJAH!!!
That is awesome like our God! My prayers have been answered. He is so faithful!
DeleteWhat a wonderful miracle the Lord has performed in Norma! PTL! May she share this blessing with others for the rest of her days!, AMEN!
ReplyDeleteThe Lord is so good, so attentive to our needs! Hubby had to go the ER yesterday for an itchy rash straight from hell! He was scratching his skin to the point of bleeding. From 2am to 5am we waited for an IV of Benadryl to finally take effect. He was not to drive. We both knew my eyesight is quite poor at night & it was raining! Those combinations along with headlights from other cars were cause for concern, yet I was willing to do it with help from the Lord. Well hubby was determined not to put me through that. He insisted on driving. All I can say is that God poured His strength & power into hubby & by the His grace we made it home safely. To some this may sound foolhardy & yet to some it may sound like putting all one's trust in the Hands of an all powerful God! It's a toss up at times! PTL! He's got us either way! AMEN! Hallelujah!🙏💞🌈
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Precious Jan --- Love, love your testimony
DeleteJan ---- Really having trouble wirh posting. It publishes before I am ready to post. I praise the Lord for it ALL! Anyway, loved your post and wanted to post this scripture:
Delete"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." HALLELUJAH!!! Great Love and Blessings to you and hubby! Love your TRUST in the hands of our Lord! JJ
Thanking God that His Spirit was your good hubby’s Co-pilot. Hallelujah!
DeleteFrom today's Jesus Calling: "My main work is to clear out debris and clutter, making room for My Spirit to take full possession. Collaborate with Me in this effort by being willing to let go of anything I choose to take away. I know what you need, and I have promised to provide all of that -- abundantly!"
ReplyDeleteI believe I've identified some 'debris and clutter'in my life. It's called 'anxiety'. Even though Philippians 4:6 says "be anxious for nothing", I find anxiety creeping in ever since utility prices have shot up. Even filling my car has me only wanting to use it only when absolutely necessary; and it's not a 'gas guzzler '. As Silver Surfers or retirees on a limited income it's sensible to be good steward's of our finances; but anxiety shouldn't come into it, anxiety indicates a lack of trust. So Lord Jesus, please help me let go of this anxiety and trust You more. Please help me deal with this anxiety I find rising whenever the heating switches on, I do trust You, but I need to trust You in all things. You have promised to provide abundantly, help me trust in Your promise and abandon myself completely to Your care. Clear out this anxiety and anything else from me to make room for Your Spirit to take full possession of me. I ask this in Your precious Name Lord Jesus, thank You, Amen.
The Lord just spoke to me saying, "Thank me in ALL circumstances". So I started thanking Him for a warm home, for the full food cupboards, full fridge and full freezer, for the car that I get 38 miles per gallon driving around town in. I find now a rising joy welling up inside. Every time the heating switches on ( my wife gets cold if it doesn't), every time I get the utility bill, I'm gonna thank Him for His provision.
DeletePeter, you got that exactly right! ALWAYS agree with what our Lord says, not the garbage the enemy tries to dump on you.
DeletePsalm 27:6. "My head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me; therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord." JJ
Amen! In times when prices rise and our pockets get thin, thank Him because His promises are true!
Delete2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Blessed! Great is thy faithfulness.
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/ODlpVz0cAhY
Bless you Sassy Mom! May the Lord Bess you richly!!!
DeleteIsaiah 40:31 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint." JJ
Thanks JJ. I AM LOVED AND BLESSED BEYOND WORDS BY JC WARRIORS!!! Isaiah 40:31 is a favorite scripture I cross stitched ('bout blinded me!!) for my husband's office.
DeleteGod bless you both so much!
DeleteI needed to hear that song I love and also to read one of my very favorite verses! Thanks dear Sisters! We feed each other well! Love you both! You added so much light to my day! May God lift you high and fill your beautiful hearts with joy and love today. We are in His Hands! Hallelujah
Sassy Mom --- You cracked me up over your "'bout blinded me!!" comment! I so love good humor.
DeleteProverbs 17:22 MSG. "A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired."
Oh, Jeanne, you send the best blessings and love and I covet every bit of it!!! Sending it all right back at you, dear sister!
JJ
Our dear beloved JJ, I should tell you - I no longer do cross stitch. LOL
ReplyDeleteJJ, neglected to thank you for the scripture. Proverbs 17:22 MSG. "A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired."
ReplyDeleteDear JC Family: I've prayed for each of you. I'm so tired. Leaving this song for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeiVf30VDDU
ReplyDeleteThis is my Best Man - my DH! Heading to bed. God is on the Night Watch. <3
And, one more...love this light-hearted song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbUJUTpVhGc
ReplyDeleteThe time change and a full moon had me awake at 2 am this morning and I had a full day of activities. Spent a lot of time praying and now off to my pillow amidst our first snow storm of the season. CA needs the precip, but heavy and wet could result in downed branches and power lines. Thank you Jesus for your protection as I lay down to sleep.
DeleteI pray The Lord, your soul to keep.
DeleteMay He guide you through to the morning's light,
And wake you when the Son shines bright!
Sweet Dreams, my friend!
Much Love, Brie
What a great devotion! We must be ready to forgive even those who have done us wrong and also let go of anything that threatens to separate us from the love of God. He knows what's good for us and what isn't. We need to be willing to allow God to take anything away from us to bring us closer to Him. He may close doors that we want open because He has a new door for us to walk through. Trusting Him with you to direct our paths according to His Will and Plan, not ours.
ReplyDeletePsalm 37:5-7
Commit your way to the Lord,
Trust also in Him,
And He shall bring it to pass.
6He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light,
And your justice as the noonday.
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.
Proverbs 16:9
A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
Psalm 139:23-24
Search me, O God, and know my heart: Try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting.
Amen dear Jeanne, amen!
DeleteSarah shares in JC: "I am working My ways in you: ...My main work is to clear out debris and clutter, making room for My Spirit... I know what you need, and I have promised to provide all of that -- abundantly!"
ReplyDeleteIn what is now a 3 year journey with weekly infusions, it is clear that God has used this experience to clear much of the "clutter" and "debris". Things that created envy, selfishness, and fear. Not that we can ever eliminate entirely these feelings in this life but replacing them with as much gratitude as one can muster each day leads to a much better day both spiritually and emotionally. We "need" in reality so little to thrive not just survive.
Enjoying a great remission yet continuing treatment to eliminate as much of the "bad" cells as possible. When you see so many young or less fortunate in a cancer clinic, or in the Middle East, or in your neighborhood, it does move the inner Spirit to Gratitude. Godspeed, am thankful for all the JC Warrior prayers these past many years May we have many more together. Amen.
It's so good to hear from you MadFox. I'm so glad to hear that your remission is going well, and thanks for the insight to your clearing of debris and clutter. I've had my own 3-year journey since my brother died of clearing debris and clutter that was getting in the way of having a good relationship with my other brother and sister. It's not quite where it should be yet, but it is a journey. And when faced with what is happening in the rest of the world, I am truly blessed.
DeleteI am also so grateful for the JC warriors. Godspeed indeed.
Enjoy the remission God has brought you dear MadFox. I celebrate mine every day. Praying you will continue to be strengthened in your treatment. I know your gratitude is obvious to all around you as is the bright light of Christ. So thankful for you and our dear JC Warrior and Family. We are blessed and taken care of. Stay well and keep shining your beautiful light.
DeleteDear PEBGDesigns, I continue to pray for you and I believe God will comfort your heart and bless your relationship with your brother and sister. Lean on His faithfulness. Wait on Him. He is so good.
DeleteThat was me. 🙏💗
DeleteYes Madfox, as the current church sign says,
DeleteWhat if, today, I was thankful for EVERYTHING?
Thank you MadFox for you update and testimony. The Lord continually shows us that our
Deleteprayers are not in vain. We do not pray to a God who does not hear or does not see or does not feel. Thank You, Mighty God, the Great I AM. Thank You for Life and Healing. Thank You for Your Love and Your hearing us when we call. AMEN and AMEN
Hallelujah! I am so grateful that we serve a living God who hears, listens, and answers our prayers. I pray that you continue to be a bright light to others and that your body continues to heal. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteGood to hear MadFox that God's mercy through healing continues to fall on you. He chooses in which ways the debris/clutter in our lives makes it way out & the fruit of the Spirit makes its way in. Hallelujah! Be a blessing as you are blessed today dear brother 💕🙏🌈
ReplyDeleteThe lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. (Proverbs 16:33). "I know that You can do all things, and that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted." (Job 42:2).
ReplyDeleteAmen.
DeleteI love the feeling I
ReplyDeleteget when I am cleaning debris and clutter from my physical space, I know it's making room in my emotional and spiritual space for MORE OF YOU GOD!
Good to "hear" from you Mad 🦊, blessings to you and all our JC warriors on our journeys. Keep up the good love!
Dear Audra, So true. Cleaning all the useless clutter in our lives and hearts makes room for God to fill us.
ReplyDeletePlease pray for my dear brother in Christ Barry who lost his big brother Rodney to a terrible infection. His heart is broken and he is so sad. He watched him suffer and he is so drained and crushed in spirit. God is very close to him.
ReplyDeleteFather God, We thank you for wrapping Barry and his family in your sweet comfort and peace. Let them feel You near to them, giving them love, and guiding their thoughts and steps. And rest dear Rodney’s beautiful soul u Tim they meet again In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Praying for Barry and the loss of his big brother, Rodney, Dear Jeanne. They WILL meet again.
ReplyDeleteCelebrating with you, Dear MadFox! So thankful to hear about your remission. God Bless You, Dear Brother!
Thinking about the debris I can get rid of...a continual process but, what a blessing!
Love and Prayers to all of you, Dear JC Family. Sassy Mom - your Kia story blessed my socks off!! LOL!!!! What a blessing!
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Thanks for your prayers dear Norah! They will meet again! Rest well. Praying with you and for you.
DeleteToday's devotion reminds us, God's main work is to clear out worldly debris and clutter, making room for His Holy Spirit to replace them with His Word Deeper and Clearer until He takes full possession of us and our sense of security, which only finds peaceful rest in Him and Him alone.
ReplyDeleteHe is training us to find fulfillment in His Presence, His Word, and His Clarity. How am I doing today?
1 Timothy 2: 1-2
Praying For Those in Authority
"I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for ALL people — for ALL kings and for ALL those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in godliness and holiness."
3 This [kind of praying] is good and acceptable and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who wishes all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge and recognition of His Divine truth: 5 For there is [only] one God, and [only] one Mediator between God and mankind, Who IS the Man Christ Jesus.
Dear Heavenly Father God,
I pray for our country and I pray for all those in authority. Please guide our leaders. Lord, to have Your Wisdom in all matters. I pray for our president and our president elect to have Your Discernment, to have Your Desire and Your Energy to do this job while being a person who seeks Your Will in national and international matters. Please keep them safe Lord. And God, please heal our land from satan, and its chaos and division. Help every leader to seek Your Face. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.