Rest in Me, My child, forgetting about the worries of the world. Focus on Me--Emmanuel--and let My living Presence envelop you in Peace. Tune in to My eternal security, for I am the same yesterday, today, and forever. If you live on the surface of life by focusing on ever-changing phenomena, you will find yourself echoing the words of Solomon: "Meaningless! Meaningless! Everything is meaningless!"Hebrews 13:8
Living in collaboration with Me is the way to instill meaning into your days. Begin each day alone with Me, so that you can experience the reality of My Presence. As you spend time with Me, the way before you opens up step by step. Arise from the stillness of our communion, and gradually begin your journey through the day. Hold My hand in deliberate dependence on Me, and I will smooth out the path before you.
English Standard Version
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Ecclesiastes 1:2
English Standard Version
Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher,
vanity of vanities! All is vanity.
Proverbs 3:6
English Standard Version
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
My Prayer
Lord, I want to rest in you. Take the cares of this world from me.
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Heavenly Father, I start this day asking You to enter my heart, body, soul, mind and my will. I need You Lord. I need You to guide me through this day, having me set aside my will for Yours making You greater and myself smaller. As I get caught up in the day, I pray that I continue to acknowledge You and become dependent on what You desire in my heart.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Jeff! Amen.
DeleteAmen Jeff 🙏
DeleteAmen and thank you!
DeleteFour years later, AMEN Jeff, thank you.
DeleteThank you again Jeff! Great prayer. Amen
DeleteAmen
DeleteThank you again! Love this prayer and this blog each day.❤️🙏
DeleteYes, Lord. Joining in Jeff's prayer to You, especially need Your Help for me to set aside my will for Yours making You greater and myself lesser. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteLove it
DeleteYes please!
DeletePlease, Father God, more of you, less of me. In Jesus' name, AMEN.
DeleteGod please help me take all these bad thoughts away I am so tired of life and all these problems I can't fix.
ReplyDelete“Be still and know that I am God, supreme among the nations, supreme on the earth.” (Psalm 46). When we are willing to get stillness right, we will begin to see the power (love) of God at work throughout our life. When all we do is complain (the opposite of stillness), things will appear to be getting continually worse because we are making them worse. To follow today’s reading is to practice the stillness we are admonished to seek. God be with you. God be with us all.
DeleteUnknown, you need to understand you are not unknown, you are Known by the Creator and Ruler of Heaven and Earth, King Jesus ! Read 2nd Corinthians 10:5 please read it in The King James version. Years ago I was so frustrated about my thought life, I was a believer but could not understand why I could not get this part under God's control! I asked the the Holy Spirit to help me. I opened the word and this scripture was given to me. Whenever my mind starts to go to a bad place as soon as I catch it I speak that verse out loud and then talk to Jesus.He has and will help always ! John 1:12 says - But as many as received Him, to them he gave he POWER to BECOME the sons of God,even to them that believe on his name ! GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR WALK WITH HIM ! I hope this helps ! Tom Guthrie
DeleteI was just in a position of thinking about the futility of life without Jesus. Thank you, Lord, for Your perfect timing.
ReplyDeleteThank you brothers ALL! I pray God will continue to shape me in my journey to holiness. I want to get "stillness right". My intentions are good, starting out is easy, then distraction, and "mind chatter" and before I know it I focus on "the worries of the world". Help me to be still, to focus on the light and the love you provide . Amen.
ReplyDeleteBob - “Be still and know that I am God, supreme among the nations, supreme on the earth.” (Psalm 46). AMEN!! Continuing love and prayers for Warriors.
ReplyDeleteI’m am sorry blessed to find these comments. I’ve recently had a tragedy happen in my family. Jesus has allowed me to find this group and it has helped me grow in my walk with him. Praise praise him for this.
DeleteI meant to say SO blessed
DeleteGood morning Jesus! THANK You for another day, a day to give You praise and to look all around me for all the gifts you have placed in it. May I find each one and don't take any for granted, but count my many blessings with a grateful heart. Thank You for Your Presence that is 'Heaven' to me!
ReplyDeleteCO, praying for your family, God is able to turn it around. Don't be in despair. God is going to give you beauty for ashes and joy for mourning.
Norah, covering your SIL in the Blood that heals and trusting God for victory.
Loveconquersall, praise and thanks to the great Lord for taking care of His angel, little Jairo.
Staying in prayers for all the needs. The One who promised, is faithful, He's the same yesterday, today and forever!
May the Peace and Love of God be ours today as we continue this journey of life holding onto the Alpha and Omega!
Have a Happy and Blessed Saturday!
Maplewood NJ
Amen Maplewood. When I wake up, it always is in gratitude. I am thankful for God's faithfulness and the countless blessings He has given me. I am not fearful of the future but hopeful and patient to see all God is preparing for me. Resting in His peace and love. Wishing you and yours good health and God’s faithfulness.
DeleteGoodmorning Friends in Christ! Protect yourself from The Anxiety of "Season's Greetings". We all know ,"Jesus",holds our hands,especially at the malls! Praise "Jesus",with a smile, and a,"Merry Christmas", to Everyone your eyes meet!
ReplyDeletePs. GOD BLESS YOU!
I am enjoying coffee, JC and praying for all you Saints. Prayers of thanksgiving, prayers of Hope, that the plans He has for each of us are to prosper us and not harm us.
ReplyDeleteMy SIL did not get good news yesterday. Her faith is that of a child, though - she said, "I'm not giving up. And I'm not taking chemo." She ordered a tea that someone told her about that kills cancer. I asked if I could pray with her before we left yesterday and she readily agreed. My husband and I held her hands and I echoed many of the words I read on this site. I thank each of you for sharing your hearts.
Today was supposed to be my baking day with my Daughters in Law and Grands. One by one, they have all cancelled, the last one late last night when she texted to say that she has been sick since Wed. My heart did not shatter, my mind did not collapse. I am just shifting gears and today I will make the brew for my SIL, which has to steep for 12 hours. We'll take it to her tomorrow.
My prayer is that today's stillness will renew my energy and conviction to let this Christmas play out as He intends, not me.
CO, you and your husband are in my prayers. I loved the way Jan and JJ and each person on here did not see his stumble as the have all to end all, but rather as just that - a stumble and that he can get right back on that wagon.
Praising God for little Jairo's renewed health and praying the same for my loved ones who are down with the crud. Heal them, Lord, and let them rejoice in your Power.
Maplewood, I can feel your excitement jumping off the page, grateful for a new day. Thank you.
God Bless each of you - we are in His mighty Hands.
Good morning, JC prayer warriors. As I sip coffee under my favorite blanket listening to the fire crackle (yes, it does get a bit nippy down here in Houston), I count my blessings beginning with you all. Praying for all of our challenges and thanking Him for them for we would not be in line for blessings without them.
ReplyDeleteNorah- extra prayers going out for your SIL today.
CO- keep putting one step in front of the other.
I hesitate to name names for all of you whom I'm praying for because I don't want to leave anyone out but please know that I go back to previous posts and pray for all of you even if you don't ask.
Today is our monthly Blue Buffet feast for my son in law's station at HPD. It's the big Christmas dinner for the officers who serve NW Houston and our way of giving back and saying thanks. Please pray for all first responders who put their lives on the line and quite often can't be with their families during celebrations.
Last night Kyle (my SIL) found a 90 year old lady who couldn't find her way home. Kyle found out where she lived and escorted her home. He stayed off of freeways so she could follow him to SW Houston. For those of you who don't know, Houston is HUGE and this took an hour and a half just to get her home. Then he had to his station and was two hours late getting home which is not unusual.
Love, peace and joy to you all!
Blessings and prayers poured over you Texas to Texas. HPD we love you and thank you.
DeleteI feel so very blessed being able to read everyone’s comments! You all are so inspiring! Always believe in Jesus but I need to really get my mind together so I can go forward in my life. I feel I’m not the nice person I ‘thought ‘ I once was!🙏🏼
DeleteNone of us are, Anonymous. That is one of the reasons there is Jesus!
DeleteGlory be to God!!!
ReplyDeleteAs I sit here this morning reading all of the comments from my JC family I am humbled and excited about how AWESOME our GOD is! Just two months ago I was all over the place in my thoughts and feeling sorry for myself (and not realizing it). Today I am encouraged by the Scriptures but TRULY GRATEFUL for Proverbs 3:6 even adding verse 5, because that is what it took for me, to get out of whatever the combination I was in to make me hope to be in heaven sooner than I should. Just reading those verses together: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths,” I felt a sense of PEACE I hadn't felt in a long time, and it reminded me JESUS never changes, and he never leaves us, however sometimes our thoughts take us far away from HIM, but nevertheless when the Spirit brings us back, we realize he was there all the time, right where we left him. I pray for each of you and touch and agree with ALL of you for the names mentioned today! WE ARE GOD'S CHILDREN AND NO GOOD THING WILL HE WITHHOLD FROM US! I am soooooo very grateful for this JC blog and each of you! I pray you have a blessed beyond measure productive and restful day!
ReplyDeleteIN HIS LOVE
Amen dear God’s Daughter. He never leaves our sides even for an instant. I am so grateful too for my JC family who lifts me every day. We are here for Jesus and for each other.
DeleteSetting my will aside for yours Lord, making you greater and myself smaller. I like that Jeff H. and I understand Suzanne, I too hesitate to name names because everyone here is in need and I don't mean to leave anyone out. I read, like you, the day before and pray for everyone but there are a good number of warriors that share so much of themselves and it gives me hope and pray like I never will that many times bring tears to my eyes. God's daughter, I too, am soooooo grateful for this blog. You know who you are so very highly favored by our Lord and Savior and I thank you. SIL, CO, and husband Jesus is before you always; don't be afraid. Peace be with you and your family. Peace of God to all.
ReplyDeleteI give it all to You Lord. Let my being melt together with You. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always. Hallelujah and Amen 🙏.
ReplyDelete🙏 Praying Holy Comforter Prayers for all who are entering in, praying, serving, or resting in Jesus' Name.
DeleteAmen Janet! He abides in us as we abide in Him. We are one in the Spirit. We are one in the Lord.
DeletePraying with you dear Brie. Amen. This is a place where all can find comfort, prayers, love, peace, fellowship, encouragement and shared victories. Continue in thanks and praise!!
DeleteWoke up today full of anxiety. I’m turning 64 tomorrow, have been thinking a lot about my life
ReplyDeleteChoices I made, people from the past, the Could of and the should ofs etc
Married for 35 years ....last few years have not been the greatest. Without going into detail I have big trust issues ... I pray every morning and do my readings and ask God to help me ....
Most days He does, actually all days He does
But ...and there’s always that “but” I still struggle with doubt and anger ....I believe in the sanctity of my marriage vows, but ( there it is again) I’m reaching a pointl where I won’t accept being treated a certain way....
I’m ranting but felt a need to post something to get it out where it’s not renting so much space in my head....I thank you all for your posts and prayers
God Bless and Merry Christmas
Trust someone is one of the hardest things to do once you
DeleteFeel it's been broken. Also, remember satan loves to playing our weaknesses! I pray for you to put your Trust in God to
And he set you free. I speak from experience, however it didn't happen over night but everyone that thought tried to take up space in my mind, I stopped and talked with God.
Early happy birthday and know you're Never alone!
Love in Christ from Texas��
John, I had some very bad anger, resentment, and trust issues and I would pray to God constantly to please take these feelings away and out of my heart and I am doing much better now. Have faith and pray continually. He will always answer you. God bless you 🙏.
DeleteHave a happy birthday tomorrow 😊
DeleteJohn I am praying now that you will feel a shift in your thoughts concerning your "buts" that you will not allow the evil one to destroy all the good in your life. That your focus will be upward and your view will indeed change, soften and find rest. I understand the "buts" they plague me as well...so much to be thankful for.."but" & " if only"...that's Sin and Satan working towards destruction. I often say outloud " Not today Satan, or Not in my marriage, not in my family , not in my relationships etc. You are not welcome there for I am a holy child of God" The word of God changes our discontent to praise as well. God bless you
DeleteThanks for sharing John S. I am joining in prayer with fellow JC Warriors for your happy 64th and God's Peace.
DeleteJoining JC warriors in prayers for you dear John. Praying He renew your strength and fill you with His peace, joy and comfort.
DeleteYou can't change the past and your circumstances but you can change the way you respond to them. The best way is the way Himself, Our Lord Jesus Christ. He knows every details and love you unconditionally. Rest in Him, talk to Him about everything. Declare His Peace, healing and restoration over your circumstances and believe He has already given them to you, because it's the Truth, we walk by faith and He's always right there holding our hand.
Happy birthday and God bless you dear brother.
Blessings from France
Good morning John! I agree that talking to God will help you. I also know from experience that a good marriage counselor and honest conversation with your wife can do wonders for the sunset phase of a marriage. You are 64 years young! There is much joy and love and intimacy ahead, should you decide how to approach it in a healthy and spiritually filled way. Sometimes we need a little help beyond prayer. God bless you and guide you in the master of your marriage. Happy birthday!
DeleteJohn, Thanks for posting and I wish you a very happy 64th Birthday. Your priorities are in the right place as you sincerely seek Him in your life and read His Word. The strength of your faith is in your continual devotion to Him. I’m sorry you’re not being treated as you would want to be in your marriage. Sometimes we have to change our own actions, words and attitude towards our spouses and try to offer them more understanding and loving kindness and then our relationships can improve. Give it all to God. He knows exactly how to make things right.
DeleteThank You all for your kind words and support God Bless
DeleteJohn S- I too am turning another age tomorrow! 73 years young. Happy 64th to you dear brother 🥰! Lifting you up high, above all that encumbers you. Where the enemy cannot touch your mind. Soar like an eagle brother. The Holy Spirit is the wind beneath your wings. Let anger, resentments & doubt roll right off your wings. May forgiveness be your birdseye view giving you safe landing on the softer side of unconditional love, then walk in peace. Amen. Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteAmen Jan 🙏.
DeleteHappy early birthday Jan 🎂.
DeleteThat is beautiful Jan G!! Happy happy birthday to John and to you. May God cause his face to shine upon you and give you HIS peace. I celebrate the gifts that you are. 🎶🎁🥳
DeleteHappy Birthday Tomorrow Jan
DeleteHappy birthday Jan!
DeleteHappy Birthday tomorrow to Jan and to john. Prayers for you john for absolute truth and Gods light to prevail in your thoughts and reactions. Mindy
DeleteHappy Birthday to Jan G and John! May God pour His Holy Spirit on you! Thank you Jesus for all your blessings through the years. Thank you Jesus..Amen!
DeleteAmen! Happy Birthday dear sweet Jan! Celebrate your special day tomorrow and all of God’s blessings. Love you.
DeleteMany blessings on all today and each day, as we continue our journey of faith. Amen.
ReplyDeleteThanks dear ABC! Amen
DeleteGood morning dear family, asking for prayers for Joe and Julie today both on ventilators with covid. Its shocking to me the wide spread of this disease. I am greatful for Gods solution coming soon I pray. My husband Tony having surgery Thursday in His sinuses, I am trying to remain at peace & trust He is in quarantine for these days before. We are both feeling afraid and are praying for Gods protection from covid especially during this time. Time for a praise report!
ReplyDeletePraise for the work The Lord is doing in my sons life as slowly and gently Dan seems to be more open to us, we are greatful for every opening as we tread lightly in love, trying to stay unoffended when things dont move or turn out the way we would like. Trying to stay peaceful in the yet to be revealed, in Gods timing. Greatful for all the unseen works that we know the good Lord is tending to and ok with the unknown for we leave it in the good care of Our Lord. Father we love how you love us perfectly. God bless all of you who are so very valuable as you represent Jesus Here on earth. I love all of you and am praying for each of you giving great thanks for each and for the filling you all supplied when I was feeling empty. Thank you Jesus Christ my saviour and my answer to all life's questions. Thank you for the wait for YOUR best.
Praying God's protection and healing for Joe, Julie and your husband dear Fern.
DeletePraise the Lord for the work He is doing in Dan's heart! Many more blessings to come!
Blessings from France
Praying for you and yours Fern. Praying for all. Much love!
DeletePraying for God to heal Joe and Julie of their Covid and strengthen their lungs and give them the strength to breathe on their own again. May God guide the doctor's hands to fix your husband's sinuses. He is a buckler for those who trust in Him. Thank You Jesus!
DeleteOur dear Fern, Prayers for Joe Julie and Tony.
ReplyDeleteDancing at the sound of our Dan's Praise Report Card. All improvement is
Praiseworthy!
Amen Brie! Dancing with you. Always praying Dan's heart will be changed towards Fern. God is so faithful!
DeleteAmen miracles happen
DeleteThank you all I love you.
DeleteThank you Jesus for each other to hold our hands until we will hold yours!
Please pray for my daughter and son in love. They are testing for covid today. My daughter is coughing..my SIL no taste or smell. Jesus Jesus I trust in you. Hear our prayers for each other my savior. We are struggling, all our world, have mercy on us. Pour your amazing grace over us. I'm at peace Lord my rock. AMEN!
ReplyDeleteDear God may your life surround and your loving health enfold Loveconquersall, her daughter and her SIL. Would You place Your blanket of protection all around them blocking out covid?
DeleteIn Jesus' Name. Amen.
Praying a safe recovery for your dear daughter and SIL. Thank you Lord for putting your healing hands on them and all with covid and other disease. Thank you for renewing their strength and filling them with Your peace as they go through this. Our trust is in You Lord Jesus. Amen.
DeleteBlessings from France
Praying with my sisters for your daughter and son in love, that their tests will be negative, and that our good and merciful God heals them of all their weaknesses in any case. May He give you peace of mind as you continue trusting in His faithfulness!
DeleteJoining warriors LCA. NEGATIVE! NEGATIVE! NEGATIVE! IN Jesus name!
DeletePraying now Loveconquers all for your daughter & son in love. Praying for all who are suffering with covid. Lord hear our prayers
DeleteLoveconquersall - Hear our prayers, oh Lord for all those awaiting Covid test results. Comfort those who are hospitalized, those who have lost loved ones and refreshing strength for those on the front lines. In our Savior's name we pray.
ReplyDeleteAMEN
DeleteBlessings from France
Comfort those who are hospitalized and the dear ones of those covid took Home to Your Glory. May your perpetual light shine upon them and give them Your Peace.
DeleteAMEN!
DeleteAmen! Praying for all of healing and help for those affected by Covid, and in need of comfort and guidance and financial help. Thank you dear God for granting our prayers. Trustin in You!
DeleteA JJ Update: First of all I was THOROUGHLY HUMBLED by ALL the prayers by the JC Warriors---all posters and readers! This JC Family is is just the best, beside our Lord of course! I applied all your prayers from the crown of my head to the soles of my feet and WOW! The Lord's presence was overwhelming! So, the Doctor found a mass with CT and sonogram images. He believes it is benign. Does want to do a procedure for draining and biopsy on January 6th. So, this is my decree for each of you and myself --- No evil will befall me neither shall any plague come near my dwelling. For You have given Your angels over me. They keep me in all my ways. In my pathway is life, healing and health. (Psalm 91:10,11; Prov.12:28) I continue intercessory prayer of each JC Warrior, each need. each journey, and my beloved America and World. The Lord has a GREAT PLAN ready. Hang on to your hats---a December to remember. And, satan, Let's get this clear, with our Godlike faith you have NO AUTHORITY or POWER over us. And NO Authority IN THIS PLACE!!! I command you and your demon forces of darkness, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to LEAVE our presence! I bring the blood of Jesus Christ between the devil and our families, our homes, our finances, our spirits, our bodies and these United States of America!!! In Jesus' name. I am just a lover of my Lord chasing after righteousness through intercessory prayer. Also, my Dear Jan, a Very Blessed Birthday to you! And John S. a Blessed Birthday for you. My prayers are with each of you, My JC Warriors, YOU ARE SO Loved!!! In HIS GRIP of GRACE---JJ
ReplyDeleteShe's back! That's our JJ, sweeping that devil out of our Warroom and our lives, like no other.
DeleteI am indeed accepting the decree and joining in this prayer and will pray it through the 6th of January: Only God's Good will fall afresh on us and only God's choicest blessings will come into our dwelling. For You have given Your Angels charge over us to keep us in all our ways. In our pathway is life, healing and good health. For this we pray, praise and thank, in Jesus' Name. Amen
I love you JJ..yours prayers uplift me always. Thank you Jesus for my sister in Christ, JJ.
DeleteHalleluia JJ! May God lead you back to perfect health dear Sister!
DeleteAmen Brie! Life, peace, healing and good health are our promises in Christ!
THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!! JJ is baaaack. Brie, she's not just sweeping, she's vacuuming, not leaving any sign of his dark deeds. Praying for you dear sister. The enemy cannot keep you down. The warriors are on it!! Hallelujah!
DeleteAmen JJ!!! Hallelujah!!! Father, please hear our prayers and help us to stomp Satan out of our lives, in Jesus name, Amen 🙏. Praise the Lord continually and always. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteJJ that mass will disappear into nothing in the mighty name of Jesus! The Lord is with you sister and The Lord is for you! I love yove your mighty proclamations of faith toward all of us. I will re read out loud...loud! Blessing to all and to all a good night.
DeleteJJ, leading the flank of JC warriors declaring victory over all evil forces and leaving no room for doubt of the return of our KING and SAVIOUR to rule over all. Back to the lake of fire for you, satan! Hallelujah!
DeleteSo good to hear from you JJ! Prayers all around for for health and so thankful to have you sweeping satan out of the room as Brie says. I have an urgent request to share ffg or gaughters friend.... a young mom of 4 year old twins that is in a custody battle with her ex. The battle now includes documented sexual abuse by the father. There is a 3rd cps interview this morning at 10am. Please pray for this 3rd cps worker to have ch compassion and instinct and please pray for the young boy to be able to feel peace and no fear and that he would verbalize what the father did so this case would be taken seriously. My heart breaks that any child should have to go through this. Prayers ffg or my daughter as she helps her friend navigate and is there for these kids. The kids trust Chloe completely. Continuous prayers as this case progresses for protection for the children, Gods peace, no fear, and truth to prevail and Gods got this, we know, but prayers in our humanness as our anger hurt and frustration are high. Thankyou JC family. Mindy
ReplyDeletepraying now Mindy. Also praying for the abused child who will need a lot of help to find peace and trust again.
DeleteDear Mindy, Praying with Brie for the whole sad situation and your daughter's friend and her poor son. Bless and guide all of them and comfort the little child who must now be surrounded with love, counseling and protection.
DeletePraying Mindy for Gods best
DeleteOh, Brie, Loveconquersall, Mindy, my JC WARRIORS and readers, you humble me!!! No one has an arm like You Lord, full of power and might! (Job 40:9) Lord You, revealed your arm to me that I might know and trust your strength and power!!! Mindy, prayers over that which concerns you, Lord, release Your powerful angels on my (our) behalf to fight my (our) battles in the heavens in the name of Jesus. (2 Peter 2:11, Rev. 18:1) For His Honor and For His Purposes, AMEN and AMEN
ReplyDeleteAmen JJ! Our God is so powerful and faithful. How Great Thou Art!!! He is already fighting your battles. You can rest now in Him. Much love and many prayers.
DeleteOur Father in heaven we are all praying all over our world seeking you only king of kings lord of lords. All JC Warriors known or unknown posting or not but all praying for each other, for our family and friends. Hear us Lord..we are all gathered together holding hands spiritually lifting our hearts to you. I feel your holy spirit like I've never before and its feels so good. Thank you Jesus thank you Jesus thank you Jesus. All glory and praise to our lord and savior Jesus Christ!
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Jesus! Glory and praise to His Holy Name!
DeleteIn praying over all of the above worries of the world, I am going to sit and quietly spend time with You, Lord. The way before each of us will open up step by step. I know You will smooth out the path before us. Until then, I am deliberately holding Your Hand tightly, squeezing it actually, in total dependence on You, our way, our truth, and our life, Yesterday, Today, and Forever. Thank You for this privilege.
DeleteMe too! Holding onto His Unchanging Hand that never leaves us!
ReplyDeleteStepping where only you Lord illuminate!
ReplyDeleteThird Tuesday in Advent
ReplyDeleteThe apostle Paul writing to his young intern, Timothy
I am deeply grateful to our Lord Jesus Christ (to whom I owe all that I have accomplished) for trusting me enough to appoint me his minister, despite the fact that I had previously blasphemed his name, persecuted his Church and damaged his cause. I believe he was merciful to me because what I did was done in the ignorance of a man without faith, and then he poured out his grace upon me, giving me tremendous faith in, and love for, himself. This statement is completely reliable and should be universally accepted:—“Christ Jesus entered the world to rescue sinners”. I realise that I was the worst of them all, and that because of this very fact God was particularly merciful to me. It was a kind of demonstration of the extent of Christ’s patience towards the worst of men, to serve as an example to all who in the future should trust him for eternal life. (I Timothy 1:12-16 (PHILLIPS))
No one knows who wrote God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; it is believed to have originated from commoners in the fifthteenth century who were uninspired by the dark, somber, music being used in worship at that time. Thus, they created their own more upbeat music to reflect their joy in their faith much to the chagrin of the church leadership. Because of its upbeat rhythm and positive tone, it caught on quickly and passed the test of time.
Ace Collins, in his book Stories Behind the Best-loved Songs of Christmas published by Zondervan, contends that we miss the meaning of the first verse because we apply our own understandings to the words. In its time of origin, the words had a very different meaning. To be Merry meant to be ‘mighty’ and not ‘happy’ as we understand (Robin Hood’s Merry Men were not happy but mighty). The word Rest meant to ‘keep’ or to ‘make’. Finally, Collins points out that in order for it to have its true meaning in our day, a comma needs to be inserted after Merry. With this understanding of words and correct punctuation, the opening line should be understood to mean, ‘God make you mighty, gentlemen’ (gentlewomen is assumed as well). From this perspective, the carol has a strong evangelical message for it becomes all about salvation through the Son of God by name (vs 2) from Satan’s pow’r when we were gone astray. Though created in the image of the triune God to be mighty in love, we have traded our ‘mightiness’ for self-orientation much in the same way Paul told Timothy he had done in the scripture above. But the LORD, in His infinite mercy, stooped down in Christ the Savior to lift us out of the grip evil has on us. With the LORD’s work on our behalf comes the glorious last verse, Now to the Lord sing praises...And with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace. This is the result of being ‘mighty’, in love again for which we were originally created.
Side note: this carol was included by Charles Dickens in his writing of Christmas Carol when the carolers sang it at the door of Scrooge. With the above understanding, were they actually praying for Scrooge and his salvation from Satan’s grip? If so, would you say their prayers were heard? Would you consider the outcome of the story, Scrooge’s conversion similar to Paul’s above? Yes, I know Jesus’ name never appears literally but His spirit pervades the whole story.
Here is a version by Pentatonix which I think the commoners from whom this carol originated would have delighted in (I just wish they had included the last verse, the glorious result of it all.)
PENTATONIX - GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN (LYRICS)
https://youtu.be/u5KpZBQ6yGE
There are more verses than you will ever see printed or sung. Here is a link to them if you want to keep singing.
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen lyrics | Christmas Carols
https://www.lyricsforchristmas.com/christmas-carols/god-rest-you-merry-gentlemen/
With love, Bob
Thank you MadFox. Very inspiring. Peace be with you!
DeleteThanks Bob! You are teaching us well and making our Advent more meaningful.
DeleteThanks Bob, MadFox. Very true. Where would we be without God's mercy?
DeleteThanks for the up-to-date synopsis of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. There is so much spiritual wealth in many of the older carols and hymns that we miss today due to the changes of meaning in our language. The first recognized English hymn is probably 'Caedmon’s Hymn'. Written in the Saxon language some time between 658 and 680 AD. Here's a translation into Modern English (from wikipedia):
"Now we must honour the guardian of heaven, the might of the architect,
and his purpose, the work of the father of glory as he, the eternal lord,
established the beginning of wonders.
He, the holy creator, first created heaven as a roof for the children of men.
Then the guardian of mankind, the eternal lord, the lord almighty,
afterwards appointed the middle earth, the lands, for men." Amen.
Heavenly Father, thank You for always letting me be in Your presence. You instill Your perfect peace within me. You give me everything that I need and Your Presence goes with me wherever I am. Remind me of Your holy presence. Thank You for letting me rest in Your sovereignty. You are God Almighty. Help me to keep my focus on You and not the things of this world. Let me not get caught up in the happenings all around me, but let me keep You the center of my life. You are the same; yesterday, today, and always. The things of this world are constantly changing, including our problems, but You always remain the same. We can always rely and depend on You Lord. You are always there for us. This world is not for us, but is often against us. You are our refuge and strength. Let us run to Your open, loving arms and take shelter in them. Thank You Jesus. I praise You Lord always.Thank You for all my benefits and blessings. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
ReplyDeleteIt's a blessing that His loving arms are always waiting for us to run into them. Such a good Father!
DeleteThank you Janet, your prayer and posting reminds me of 🎶🎵 Yesterday, today for ever Jesus is the same, all may change but Jesus never, glory to His Name...🎶
DeleteThe end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil. (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14). He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8). Everyone who is called by My name, Whom I created for My glory, Whom I formed and made." (Isaiah 43:7). Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24).
ReplyDeleteHe is lighting my wilderness and saying "Everything will be alright". He is greater than the thief who comes to stea, kill and destroy. He has come so we can have life, peace and true joy.
ReplyDeleteRest in Him who loves us.
Thanks for the wonderful verses dear Janet. Praying for you and God's guidance in your life.
ReplyDeleteAsking for prayers for my younger brother Tommy who is having arthroscopic surgery today to repair his meniscus in his knee. Thank You Father for guiding the doctor's hands perfectly to do just what he needs to make him better and nothing else. Thank You for leading him to a complete recovery in your timing. Praying in the Name of Christ Jesus our Risen Lord.
Joining in prayers with you Jeanne for Tommy. Father in heaven, place Your hands upon Tommy and guide the hands of the doctor as he performs surgery on him. Let Your healing touch be felt by him and restore his knee whole again. In Your healing power Lord, in Your precious name, in Jesus name, I pray, Amen. Thank You Jesus. God bless!
DeleteAmen praying for Tommy.
DeleteThanks Janet and Peter. He's being operated on right now. Your prayers mean so much.
DeleteThank you Father for your healing power. We acknowledge that we KNEED you in all areas of our lives. Be blessed in peace with rapid healing, Tommy! And for all others in need of restoring this day! In Jesus'name I pray.
DeletePraying for Tommy now.
DeleteInextricably, irrevocably, mutually, melded and intertwined, we with Him, the Father and each other.
ReplyDeleteJohn 17:21, "that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me".
When Jesus is praying that we "may be one", he is praying for our collegiality; he's praying that we will be of one mind and united in spirit for one purpose with each other, with Him and with the Father.
Jesus was born, lived His life, died, resurrected, and ascended to the Father for us.
Jesus is the Christmas present God the Father gave to us!
WOW!!! AMAZING 🥰
Amen! The Gift from the Father that keeps on giving right into eternity!
DeleteLet us pray for all impacted by the terrible tornados, loss of life and property damage! Dear Heavenly Father let them know you are with them on this journey. Amen.
ReplyDeletePraying that God is working to make things better for those victims and the homeless and the mourning. May His provisions, comfort and care spread like a blanket across the wounded land and its people. Thank You Jesus!
DeleteThank you Father for your loving care over those impacted from storms of all kinds. We're trust you, we love you, we praise you!
ReplyDeleteI have started to read the bible for the first time in my life. I truly feel my life changing in direction. I feel God with me and the Holy Spirit within me like never before. I,like so many others am going through a difficult time right now. I have chosen to trust in God and I feel him beside me...amen thank you Lord.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Mystic67. We're glad you are here!
DeleteThat's wonderful news, Mystic67. God's Word is truth, life and light. It lights your path and guides your feet. It comforts and encourages your heart. You can stake your life on the truthfulness of His Words.
DeleteAmen Brie! Welcome Mystic67! The best is yet to come.
So glad you have joined us Mystic67 and that You are in the Word of God and have the Lord in your heart. God bless!
DeleteWelcome, Mystic67 - we will be praying for you! SO thankful, JC Fam - for this day, this season. I haven't had this much peace during the Holidays for many years. What is the difference? The Spiritual Maturity that I have been praying for. I'm letting things go; I'm diligently deciding every day to not OVER THINK; I'm giving it all to God and resting in His Peace.
ReplyDeleteOne of our Grandsons was diagnosed positive with COVID today. Please pray with me, for him and his Family. Long Story, but he was sent back to his Dad who has a blended family of 8 b/c his birth Mom won't miss work. My oldest son was outraged, but he and his wife will quarentine with all of their large family. We won't know until just before 12/24 whether or not they'll be able to join us. So, I pray and as I told them, "Dad and I have the most flexible schedule. We can be available anytime. Between that and Baby Girl, due 12/22, crazy work issues (no computer today until 3:30), the best thing I can do is give it all to God. And that's what I'm doing. He has my right hand; He will keep me in perfect Peace. So, as I lay my head to sleep, I will pray for all of you and trust that tomorrow I'll be FULLY EQUIPPED to handle all of this. Love and Blessings to you, my JC Family.
Norah, praying you through this hopefully- temporary storm. Amen
DeleteGood morning ....today's devotion gives me strength to carry on !!Pray with me as I trust God for the next season....I have not been able to find a family that needs homeschooling this January and I am feeling very anxious about it ! I am crying out to God to open a way
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May our heavenly Father open the way before you and remove your anxiety. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. God bless and peace be with you.
DeleteWhile we often just see what we think we need, more often than not God has something better/bigger for us, right?! Min, perhaps God has something bigger that one family for homeschooling! Perhaps he has an entire classroom or something we're not even thinking about! Praying your anxiousness subsides and is replaced with the knowing God has a plan! In Jesus' waymaking-name, amen!
DeleteGood morning Min. Joining Janet in prayer that our Lord has heard your cry for the doors to open up for you in ways that displays His caring heart & giving nature. Be at peace, believe &, trust fully in what He has promised, you are more than the sparrow. 🙏💕🌈
DeleteJoining in prayer and thanking our Father for your gifts , Min Ahadi! We trust He has a plan for you, no worries, just stillness and observation of how He is working in your life. Blessed be this day, in Jesus' name I pray.
DeleteSet your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. (Colossians 3:2). Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is -- His good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2).
ReplyDeleteAMEN! Hallelujah!💕
DeleteAmen dear Janet! Setting my mind only on the things above. So blessed we serve an Unchanging and Eternal God.
DeleteDear Lord, please help us and remind us to begin each day with You. Please help us to remember that You are the One in control. Please help us to remember You are the reason for this season. Guide us as wi go throughout our day. Please let us reflect You in the way we live each day. I pray for all the JC Warriors today.
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Yes indeed SC! He is in control of us & a world that has made a debauchery of the celebration of His birth! We know the reason for the season! Amen!
DeleteAlthough I’ve been reading and posting on this forum for years, I took a break when realized I was not nurturing my spiritual growth. I would read JC everyday but I wasn’t taking the next step to apply the messages to my days. My fault. I was so caught up in being a Martha in my everyday life that I was “living on the surface of life”. I wasn’t staying connected to the vine.
ReplyDeleteI was laid off two days before thanksgiving this year which gave me the opportunity to rethink and reorganize my priorities.
I realized that I don’t want to just live on the surface of life and have meaningless relationships. I want to feel the closeness of Jesus in my heart. I can’t nor do I want to live without Him. I have all the faith and truly believe that my savior will guide me down the next path that He has planned for me.
So, I’m baaaaack! LOL
Peace to all of you and as always, stay connected to the vine.
She's baaaack! Hallelujah!, We love it that you are! We are sooo blessed here aren't we? MARTHA? Oh my goodness!, Guilty as charged!, I can slip into that role lickety split, no prompts needed! Our family here keeps me in balance. I thank the Lord for you Suzanne &, our JC family. 🥰🙏
DeleteSo good to have you back dear Suzanne. He will guide you to all the desires of your Heart and fill your needs. Peace be with you too sweet sister.
DeleteOh, what a gift to me to have you back, Suzanne R! It's like music to my ears. I missed you so much, and thought about you each time I neded a reminder to stay connected to The Vine! I continued in prayer for you and yours, Kyle and Dean. Welcome back! Welcome Back! Welcome Back!
DeleteWelcome back Suzanne R!! It's like you never left ♥️
DeleteI too, read JC everyday but hit and miss when it comes to taking the next step to apply the messages to my everyday actions and actually APPLY the word to everyone I encounter. It is reassuring and inspiring to look to my right and to my left and see my fellow JC Warriors on The Vine with me.
DeleteHang in there and hang connected Suzanne R. Glad to have you here. Much ❤️ and Many 🙏, Brie
Repeating what I posted above for Min. That it may be as to you too dear Janet. You are loved &, held by everlasting arms.🙏💕🌈
ReplyDeleteThe Lord is our Waymaker, yes?! While we don't always see how something is going to work out...whether in a relationship, a job, etc, He already knows. While we often can't see how something will play out, putting our trust in Him, like you do so well, Janet, is the best thing...knowing he works all things out, right?! May the Lord bring you to that right and perfect job, Janet! In Jesus' name, amen!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Suzanne R! So glad to "see" you again! Maybe, just maybe the furlough from your job is part of His plan to bring you back to Him? Regardless, it has, right?! So great that you look at it as an "opportunity" when being laid off could be looked as a defeat or a loss. Happy for you that you're "baaaack" and I know & pray God has a new & better job opp for you going forward! In Jesus' name, amen!
ReplyDeleteWonderful encouragement. Have had you on my mind dear NJS . Hope all is going well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your prayers as I get my biopsy at 10. Praying for you my family. Much love
ReplyDeleteBeloved Jeanne, praying you are surrounded with HIS peace, presence and love during this VICTORIOUS DAY. WE LOVE YOU.
DeletePrecious Jeanne ----- My prayers are with you. My Papa God has you wrapped in His Victorious arms!
DeleteDeuteronomy 20:4. "For the LORD our God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory."
Continual prayers for you, Jeanne. Much Love, Brie
DeletePraying for you, Dear Jeanne. Expecting the BEST outcome!
DeleteThanking our Father for His protection over you and your procedure today. All hands on deck in prayer formation for you, Jeanne!
DeleteThanks for your powerful prayers dear Sassy Mom, JJ, Brie, Norah and Audra! I felt surrounded by prayers and I rested in God’s peaceful presence through the biopsy. Must wait a week for the results. I have a whole lot of healing ahead. Waiting on the Lord. Thank You Jesus. Thanks to all who prayed. God heard every one. Much love and gratitude.
DeleteWelcome Back, Suzanne! Many of us take breaks but at some point come back to the comfort of brothers and sisters sharing words of wisdom and productive prayers.
ReplyDeleteMy week is flying by and today I go for my one week check up on my cataract surgery. This morning, I committed to 'changing my mind and quit grumbling,' about eye drops 5 times a day. Small price for clear vision. Two of our Littles helped decorate the tree last night. It was sweet and they took great pleasure in seeing their Daddy's and Uncle's home made ornaments from years ago.
I walked away from a messy kitchen and went to bed. So thankful for sweet sleep and a renewed mind to enjoy this day.
Praying for each of you and all of yours. So thankful that in this ever-changing world, our God is always the same, faithful, loving Father. Enjoy this day, Dear JC Family. Love and Blessings to each of you.
Norah --- Great Love and Blessings right back at you!
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DeleteThanks for your prayers sweet sister. Believing your cataract follow up will go well. Praise God. What a blessing to watch your littles trim the tree! So glad you got to catch up on your sleep too sweet Norah. Our good God provides all our needs.
DeleteDear Heavenly Father God,
ReplyDeleteThank You kindly for You New Mercies today. I ask Your Forgiveness because I miserably failed at activating yesterday's devotion...Take the time to be holy...to take the time to watch what was coming out of my mouth before I spoke; to take a pause for the sake of God' Cause.
I know at my end, at Your Judgement, You won't ask me about, care about, nor judge me on what came out of somebody else's mouth. But only what came out of mine.
Please forgive me. Only with Your New Mercy, Your Forgiveness, and Your Help, can I aspire to do better today at actually living out Your Word in this world. In Jesus' Name, I ask Forgiveness, Mercy and HELP! Amen.
Dear Brie --- I Declare: You are putting your hope in the LORD our God immediately in all circumstances so that discouragement never takes root. LORD, make the WORD COME ALIVE in Brie's heart so she can understand it and retain it. And, when she cries out to YOU for help, she will have confidence that You will answer her. In Jesus's name, AMEN and AMEN
DeleteRomans 6:14. "For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace."
2 Timothy 2:1. "You then, my child, be strengthen by the grace that is in Christ Jesus."
Psalm 63:7 "Because You have been my help, therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice."
Your post and scriptures lifted me JJ. They put a new song in my mouth, a hymn to The Lord our God, Who is above all other:
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Thank You God for JJ and this awesome JC Family of Prayer Warriors! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Gathering into JJ’s powerful prayer for you dear Brie! Amen! We must all guard our thoughts, words and actions carefully especially when our emotions get the best of us.
DeleteGod’s Spirit must lead us. Forgive yourself as He forgives you. We all fall short of pleasing Him because of our humanity. But He understands well our human frailties and He forgives them in His mercy.
Dear Family - please pray for my daughter-in-love and her family. Her Great Grandma passed away last night. She was a lovely woman of God who was the Matriarch of their family in every way. Our little granddaughter lost her Great, Great Grandma. Sad hearts; yet thankful that all of them know they will see her again.
ReplyDeleteThank You, Heavenly Father, for wrapping Your arms around this family and holding them tight. Send Your angel of mercy and shower them with YOUR comfort. I Pray Trusting and Believing in You, Jesus, AMEN and AMEN
DeletePsalm 63:8. "I cling to You; Your right hand upholds me."
May God comfort your daughter in love and her family in their time of great sorrow! Joining into JJ’s perfect prayer. Amen
DeleteThank you so much for your prayers. We had friends over tonight and while my BF plated the food, I went next door b/c my DIL didn't want to come over. I told her I was there to give her a hug and I visited with her and our Little Lu, who is YEARS beyond her 7, soon to be 8. We all agreed we'd see GGma Linda again, but the pain for now is so very real and present. We talked about how God is with us during this sad time and when we see her again, she'll be whole and healthy. Our Son said, "She's seen waay too much - she was there when they took her body out." But our Little is sound in her young belief. I taught her the difference between being "sad," and being "maudlin," and then told her what maudlin means (as my son said - she's way beyond her years - she got the difference). They are all such loving people and as Lu said, "I think she wanted to go, Nonnie - I could tell." WOW. 7 going on 70, in wisdom and grace.
DeleteJeannie, I'm praying for your results - when will they come in? So much love and thankfulness for all of you.
As Maplewood stated in an earlier crossover post...December is a great, special and wonderful month. A month in remembrance of our Savior’s birth, a month when hope and redemption came into the world, a month of jubilation, celebration, a month that will forever be cherished!
ReplyDeleteOur devotion reminds us to begin each day alone with Him, so that we can experience the real nearness of His Presence. As we spend time in NEARNESS with Him, the way before us opens up step by step by step by step by...
To celebrate the 14th day of this celebratory month, I plan to give Jesus "N" gifts of NEARNESS in the here and NOW, whether waking, sleeping, laughing, weeping, naughty or nice. I will try my best to live out today as though Jesus is in the room, because He Is! Come Holy Spirit, I NEED You. Please hasten to my aid. In the NAME of Jesus. Amen!
Thank You for granting me the right
To hold You ever so tight
And to feel all day and all NIGHT,
The NEARNESS of You!
Thank you Brie ❤️
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DeleteDear Heavenly Father God,
DeleteOn this 14th Nth day and Until the Nth of Never, Nothing else will NEVER ever be enough until When I'm With You!
Until then, my voice is echoing the words of Solomon, Meaningless, meaningless, everything is meaningless, while my heart is singing NEVER ENOUGH with Loren Allred
https://youtu.be/uztIUUh5-WE?si=3y8xvy8AtnTFn5VL
Thanks dear Brie! You made my heart sing with your new version of the Nearness of You! He is as NEAR to us as own own breath. And He NEVER leaves us. His NAME is above every other name. JESUS, We NEED You and we love and trust You.
DeleteI gift my Lord, the "N" word of NAILS for this day. It was Jesus Himself who chose the NAILS---The NAILS in the cross shows us the length to which God will go to cover our sins and redeemed our relationship with him. The Lord's sacrifice for my sins is unfathomable and glorious. I can never praise
ReplyDeleteSorry, hit the wrong button. Continuing from: I can never praise or thank Him enough for His sacrifice for me, a sinner saved by grace. HALLELUJAH!!!
DeleteGOD WINS!!! The enemy LOSES!!! THE END!!!
Blessings JJ 🙏❤️
DeleteReceiving your sweet Blessings, Blessings from from NY. I speak Blessings, and His Abundant Life to you and your family as the Lord covers you with His Glory and surrounds you with His Favor!🤗🌈⚘
DeleteThanks dear Brie! Amen! The NAME of Jesus is above every other name! He is with us NOW! Stay NEAR to Him and He will stay NEAR to you. He will NEVER leave us. His mercy and compassion are NEW every morning. I NEED Him more than life itself. Yes dear JJ! We cannot thank and praise Him enough! God WINS!
ReplyDeleteBusy day for me today but I will not be alone and God's strength will go with me. Hallelujah! God bless your days, dear ones. Grace and mercy. We are all taken care of.
Psalm 31:24
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart,
All you who hope in the Lord.
Lamentations 3:22-24
Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,
Because His compassions fail not.
They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.
“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“Therefore I hope in Him!”
Blessed Amen
Delete🙏❤️Thank you Jeanne
DeleteThere remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. (Hebrews 4:9-10). Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28).
ReplyDeleteAmen blessed
Delete❤️ thank you Janet
DeleteThanks dear Janet! Resting in Him who loves us.
DeleteLord plant my feet on higher ground:
ReplyDeleteI'm pressing on the upward way
New heights I'm gaining every day
Still praying as I onward bound
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground
… Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
By faith on heaven's tableland
A higher plane than I have found
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground
… My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay
Though some may dwell where those abound
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground
… So Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
By faith on heaven's tableland
A higher plane than I have found
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground
… I want to live above the world
Though Satan's darts at me are hurled
For faith has caught a joyful sound
The song of saints on higher ground
… So Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
By faith on heaven's tableland
A higher plane than I have found
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground
… So Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
By faith on heaven's tableland
A higher plane than I have found
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
https://youtu.be/t9tTVvuzHO4?si=emGUOsWDjLXQTdyA
Yes Lord, along with Peter I pray, PLANT MY FEET (and tongue) on higher ground! In Jesus' Name. Amen!
DeleteThanks Peter! Yes Brie! Me too!
DeleteThank you Peter
ReplyDeleteThere is power in His NAME!
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I confess, Dear JC Family, that I haven't had a chance to read one word today, but none the less, you are ALL in my prayers! I love you and will be praying for all!
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Norah
Receiving the Love and Prayers, Norah, and believing, the LORD, is moving and working MIGHTLY in DH and your life. Prayers continue for total RESTORATION! Pleading the Blood of Jesus over you. And, devil, you CAN'T DEFEAT THE BLOOD!!!
DeleteLove you, Norah! I’ve been so busy too. In Brooklyn with my mom now but we spent time with 2 of our sons and 3 littles for the past couple of days. I’m praying with dear JJ for your DH’s complete healing and your strength and peace of mind. God is faithful and hears all our prayers! Thanks for yours and the blessings you sent us. God bless you and all our dear JC Family. Thank You Jesus. 🙏💗
DeleteThat was just beautiful, dear Audra! Thanks
ReplyDeleteAmen dear JJ! Praise His Holy Name forever!
ReplyDeleteDriving to White Plains to a baby shower this afternoon and as today’s devotion ends with: “Hold My hand in deliberate dependence on Me, and I will smooth out the path before you.” I sure will hold on tight to His Unchanging Hand. All will be well because our good and faithful Father holds our reins. Thank You Jesus!
ReplyDeleteIsaiah 41:13
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
My Presence will go with you and I will give you rest. (Exodus 33:14).
ReplyDeleteCome to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28-30).
DeleteYou fed me well, sweet sister! Thanks! Praying you’re feeling good and God is helping you as you try to quit smoking. Cutting down is good too. Love you.
DeleteFor the consideration of all Prayer Warriors:
ReplyDeleteI'm sharing a picture (vision?) that I received in my alone time with the Lord, just over a week ago.
It wasn't a one time download but came in sections over a few days.
It was a picture of a tunnel, a large blue transparent as glass tunnel, (you could drive a bus through) stretching away into the distance; down through all the years and generations to come - each generation was like a smaller tunnel branching off the main tunnel down through to the end of time.
Thoughts of Isaiah 54:1 came to mind:
Isaiah 54:1
"Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes. For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your descendants will dispossess nations and settle in their desolate cities."
Praying for those alive now to be saved is prayer on a 2D horizontal plane. 3D praying adds the dimension of time.
The Lord said to me "Take the long view - through the tunnel of time to the last generation."
This is praying down the generational line of our families, relatives and friends.
The Lord also said "Pray for those not yet born, the generations to come of those you pray for, to be saved."
So Pray for those yet to be born of your family's, relatives and friends that they will grow up having a heart of flesh being enabled to respond in repentance to the Holy Spirit as He convicts of sin, so that they will be saved.
That was wonderful! Thanks Peter for sharing that extraordinary vision! He is working things for good through all generations. May our whole family and dear ones and those to come turn their hearts to Him. Thank You Jesus!
DeleteAmen, thank you Peter. This reminds me of years ago when my sister was praying for her daughter's future husband, who the daughter had not yet met. She is engaged now to a man of Christian faith and due to be wed in January.
DeleteGod's Blessings for all this day.
Beautiful story of God’s faithfulness! God bless you, dear John H!
DeleteWhat a vision, Peter! My husband and I have been sharing the same conversations about our family and our little grands. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteAmen to your scriptures, Janet. A great way to view/believe for my day. I'm praying for your safe travels, Jeanne and a peaceful heart.
Love and God's Best to each of you as we go forth today!
Thanks sweet Norah! All went well and the Baby Shower was a blessing. So much joy! Good food too! God is good. I was happy Rick stayed over too. Praying for you and all our JC Family. We’re waiting on the Lord together.
DeleteAdding to the gratitude for Peter's shared vision. I just finished reading Imagine Heaven by John Burke and am inspired by testimonies that led to stronger faith and belief. Eliminate the hurry today and know HE IS WITH YOU. ♥️✝️
ReplyDeleteThanks for lifting my day dear Audra! Much love.
DeleteMy husband made a delicious dinner and I feel so much better. I'm 1 day before my third son's due date! Wow! Prayers appreciated!
ReplyDeleteI had a scare yesterday because I fell! But, praise the Lord, everything/everyone is okay <3
I hope and pray that everyone and their families are doing well. I pray for the Holy Spirit's help to draw near to Him. In Jesus' name. Amen 🙏
You are very close to your delivery date, Free as can be. So good that you are feeling better and that you are being taken care of. The fall must have caused quite a bit of concern. It’s more difficult to look after yourself when you have other children to take care of, speaking as a mother of four grown sons 🙂. Praying with you that the Holy Spirit draws you close to Him and that you continue to grow in the Lord and experience His goodness and loving kindness each day. God bless 🙏🏻
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