I am speaking in the depths of your being. Be still, so that you can hear My voice. I speak in the language of Love; My words fill you with Life and Peace, Joy and Hope. I desire to talk with all of My children, but many are too busy to listen. The "work ethic" has them tied up in knots. They submit wholeheartedly to this taskmaster, wondering why they feel so distant from Me.Isaiah 50:4
Living close to Me requires making Me your First Love -- your highest priority. As you seek My Presence above all else, you experience Peace and Joy in full measure. I also am blessed when you make Me first in your life. While you journey through life in My Presence, My Glory brightens the world around you.
English Standard Version
The Lord God has given me
the tongue of those who are taught,
that I may know how to sustain with a word
him who is weary.
Morning by morning he awakens;
he awakens my ear
to hear as those who are taught.
Revelation 2:4
English Standard Version
But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first.
Isaiah 60:2
English Standard Version
For behold, darkness shall cover the earth,
and thick darkness the peoples;
but the Lord will arise upon you,
and his glory will be seen upon you.
My Prayer
Lord, I love morning - it is new and fresh. I want to be still with you and block out the day's events. I lift up my brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ no matter where they are at and pray that they would live close to You and make You their first love - their highest priority - each day. Thank you for the promise of Peace and Joy. We live in times that appear dark, but yes Lord, You will arise and Your glory will be seen.
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God I am still but why cant I hear your voice I need you to help me help them god I'm tired.
ReplyDeletehttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RnNpcNTPmGI
Delete🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 !!!
DeleteInvite Jesus into your day, mind, prayer, breakfast, etc etc, He wants to be invited and He wants to know more about you. Our God is not just so far off distant rule regulator throwing lightning bolts at rule breakers- He is the indwelling Holy Spirit that can always be trusted and depended on. Conversations are two sided- one talks, one stops and listens.
DeleteI sadly, feel the same.
DeleteYou've got to hear for You , that will help them.
ReplyDeletePlease watch this friend
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On this Third Sunday in Advent, the message of John the Baptist is the focus. In Luke 3:10-18, John’s preaching lights a fire in people’s expectation of someone to come and make things right. Is that not a inner hope of every human being, hope that someone will come along and fix things? Then there are those who don’t think they have anything that needs to be fixed. Those individuals will resist any such individual who might change things for, inevitably, fixing requires changing things from the way they are. That is seen in the response of the religious leaders of Jesus’ day. This whole scenario leads me to ask myself, how great is the expectation within my soul for Jesus return to once and for all make things right for everyone. This will be a day of great joy; it will also be a day of great change, for some more than others. In the Luke passage, people are asking John how do they need to change now in preparation for this coming of the Messiah. His answer reflects the words that Jesus will speak, “Love one another.” Now that is a significant change and a change that will bring great joy to all.
ReplyDeleteKeys to hearing Gods voice for me. Immerse my self daily in the Bible. Spend time every day. Follow a reading plan so I read through in a year. Reflect on Brother Lawrence book. Begin my day and end my day telling God what I am grateful for. I have decided to be the disciple of Christ that I have always wanted to be.
ReplyDeleteThank You Jesus for all You've done, did, and are still doing. I praise You for Your love, mercy, and I'm forever grateful for your Grace! (God's Riches At Christ's Expense)
ReplyDeleteAmen love
DeleteThank you for sharing Bob.
Delete“Love one another”
Amen🙏❤️
Love and prayers
Brandy
Update on Lisa biopsy - Before church Lisa told me the biopsy came back cancer, it brought tears to my eyes. She said "don't cry, I'm not crying, it's in God's hands." I told her my husbands favorite expression is "God is in control and you just can't beat it." Lisa said she would let me know when the surgery is and I can come to her room after surgery and we will laugh and have fun. She won't have to take chemo, will have radiation. Thank you for continued prayers.
ReplyDeleteSassy Mom--- I will contine prayers for Lisa. I often use the devotion you shared Oct 17th. The last part really speaks to many circumstances: Whatever and whenever we are at any given moment of any given day, God is God enough! I praise the Lord for his Grace, Mercy, and faithfulness!
DeleteSassy mom - praying with Norah, JJ, TJ, and all JC warriors for Lisa. Comfort, blessings and healing for her. KS
DeleteContinuous prayers for Lisa today and always, Sassy Mom. She is so brave and has such a great attitude. There will likely be a time during her procedures when she will need your strength though. Thank you for being there for her.
DeletePraying for Lisa. GOD is GOD enough! Peace be with you Sassy Mom.
DeleteThinking of you Sassy Mom
DeleteSending you love, comfort and prayers my sweet sister 🙏💝🙏
Brandy
Sassy Mom - praying with you for Lisa and asking you to pray for my Jinny (SIL). She had the same reaction to her last appt. as Lisa did, "I'm not afraid!" And, that was the same reaction my friend Jan had to her diagnosis (while I was crying).
ReplyDeleteGod, give me the strength to be their cheerleader - to rejoice with them in that they know the next steps, even when I can comprehend them. Let me be strong and not weep. They have the Victory - either way - don't let my reaction to what the Drs say hinder either of them.
GOD IS GOD ENOUGH!! I'm praying for the strength to remind them of THE HOPE. Regardless. If we all live or die in the next day - WE HAVE THE HOPE of His Return!
Let me put my words in ACTION!
Norah, praying for Jinny and Jan. May the Lord give them strength and healing. KS
DeleteNorah -Joining Warriors praying God's will for Jan, Jinny and Lisa.
DeleteNorah~ praying for Jinny too. The strength and spirit that she, Jan and Lisa have shows tremendous faith in God. Thank you for supporting them.
DeletePraying for Jan, Jinny, and Lisa. Yes, Norah, we have Victory either way. Jesus we trust in you. Come Holy Spirit.
DeleteSassy Mom and Norah,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of the diagnosis of both Lisa and Jinny. I will continue to pray for the removal and full recovery of their cancer. Cancer is such an awful disease but many times with God's loving grace it is curable. Trust in him who heals and know that you have all of these prayer warriors praying positive prayers of strength and love.
TJ
So sweet, TJ. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteNorah
Sassy Mom and Norah,
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for Lisa and Jinny as well. It's reassuring that they each have the faith that "it is in God's hands", which of course it is.
I also want to thank everyone for the prayers for my husband. His biopsy came back negative, but he still has to have surgery to remove the cyst. I'm always in awe of the power of prayer. Thanks JC family.
PEBGDesigns - praying for your husbands surgery. May the Lord bless him and give him strength. KS
DeleteJoining JC Warriors in prayer for your husbands surgery.
DeleteGreat news, PEBGDesigns! We will continue to rally for his complete recovery. Please let us know when the surgery is scheduled.
DeleteGlory and Praise to our Lord Jesus Christ! I will keep praying for your husband, PEBGDesigns. Peace be with you.
DeleteGood morning, friends. I wanted to let everyone here know that I will continue to lift you all up in prayer and invoke the Power of Jesus’ holy name to be manifest in each situation, whether it be for healing, strength, or peace.
ReplyDeleteI would also like to ask for prayers from my family here. I am 7 days nicotine free and am committed to staying stopped for good. I also have a new project starting at work today. Praying that it all goes as anticipated.
Any prayer is always appreciated. May all of you have a blessed day and trust that ‘God’s got this!’
Whatever ‘this’ may be in your life.
Peace, Dave D.
Praying for your intentions, Dave. Baby steps. :-)
DeleteDave D - praying for your nicotine free and new project! Blessings and peace to you. KS
DeleteDave, today for me is December 16, 2021. Hope you reached your goal. I am a Naturopathic Doctor, which means no drugs and no surgery....allllll natural. GOD IS OUR BOSS!!! If you would like support to help you stay the course, we can help you. We have many options.....#1 FREE TRAINING BY TEXTING TO HELP YOUR BODY. THIS PARTICULAR THERAPY HAS ALREADY HELPED OTHERS WITH OH SO MANY SITUATIONS, PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND EVEN SPIRITUALLY. GO TO OUR EMAIL ADDRESS....NOT THE ONE SHOWN HERE. I DON'T USE IT TO COMMUNICATE ANYMORE, SO IF YOU SEND IT THERE IT WILL FALL ON DEAF EARS BECAUSE I NEVER GO THERE RIGHT NOW AND I HAVE NEVER GONE THERE. HERE....IS....THE.....CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS: INFO@IWBW.ORG THE INITIALS STAND FOR INSTITUTE FOR WHOLE BODY WELLNESS. PEACE BE WITH YOU. HOPE THIS FINDS YOU HAPPY AND HEALTHY.....OH BY THE WAY, THIS IS DR. LINDA, NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR IN TEXAS.
DeleteHow are you doing, brother Dave? I also made 2 big changes that I know God is happy about. For 6 years I leaned on something instead of leaning on the shoulder that was always available to listen and help. It's been a month now with these changes, and I feel lighter more at peace. I will continue to pray that God helps you, protects you and your family.
DeleteDave D - Praying VICTORY over the nicotine addiction. God bless you as you begin a new work project.
ReplyDeleteLove ♥ prayers and blessings to my Family as we pray prayers of victory for all the prayer requests mentioned.
ReplyDeleteAt all hours these prayer requests are on my mind. Tonight, it's the night watch. After being awake in bed for hour I knew the only way back to sleep is thru scripture and prayer. Your timing, not ours Lord, in all things great and small. I trust you Jesus, I love you Jesus.
DeleteDear Lord, I've been blessed to enter a new day, I want to say THANK YOU. Thank You for the new mercy I received, Your love (that remains the same even when I fall short of Your glory), Your words that fills me with peace, joy and hope for tomorrow! Thank You Father.
ReplyDeleteHave mercy on me if I ever forget my highest priority and stray from You my 'first love'. Help me to stay on the path of the first works of my faith: worship, praise, prayer, bible study, giving, fasting and service to others, which are my First love for You, and remain diligent in my walk with You.
Thank You that I am not walking alone on this journey called life, because Your Presence is always with me! May I never forget that!
JC family, I am staying in faith and trusting the Lord to meet all your needs and concerns according to His will and grant you peace, joy and rest throughout this day, in Jesus' name. Remain BLESSED.
Maplewood NJ
♥🙏🙏🙏♥ Joining in heartfelt prayer with you, Maplewood NJ. Blessings!
DeleteAmen! How blessed to have a constant Companion and the best Friend and a very present help in times of trouble. He understands me completely!
DeleteThank you Maplewood for your definition of 'First Love': "Help me to stay on the path of the first works of my faith: worship, praise, prayer, bible study, giving, fasting and service to others, which are my First love for You, and remain diligent in my walk with You." Amen.
DeleteSassy Mom and Norah- continuing prayers for Lisa and Jinny. They are both amazing examples of women of faith. Prayers for God's healing hand to cover them.
ReplyDeletePEBGdesigns- saying prayers of thanksgiving for your husband, and also prayers of healing as he goes through surgery.
Praying for all doctors involved in each case. May God guide their hands as they treat each person.
Dave D - keep it up! One day at a time. That is wonderful for your health to say the least. I will say some prayers that your project at work goes well. God is good!
To all JC Warriors, thank you for your continued prayers, love and support. My husband and I can certainly use them. I feel them help to get me through each day. I am going back to read comments to help me remember all will be well. You are blessings to me. CO
Your family continues to be in my prayers, CO. Baby steps each day. You are blessed.
DeleteCO - praying that you and your family are given strength, peace and blessings. KS
DeleteCO, God is with you and your husband always. We are praying for your family. Hold them ever so close to you Lord.
DeleteJesus, I invite You into my day as I begin a new work week. I invite You lead me in my daily decisions. I invite You into my mind and lead me where You want me to go. Lord, show me how I can be Your hands and feet today. I ask that You bless the JC Warriors and their loved ones who are ill, hurting, lost and challenged.
ReplyDeletePeace, love and blessings to you all.
Dear precious Jesus, help me not to be consumed by worldly demands. Help me to find quiet time to be with you. Not to ask for you to bless my plans, but to get behind your plans for me and to accept what you have written specifically for me this day. Amen.
ReplyDeleteMagdalena's first born, Juan Carlos, has been feeling stomach pain. Ultrasound was done today. Prayers please. Lord we all need your strength, your mercy, your love. Thank you Lord for hearing our JC Warriors prayers. Pour your peace on us, Lord. At times we are so afraid, so physically and mentally exhausted but we won't give up (victory either way). If we only knew, Lord, what you have prepared for us. Thank you Jesus for everything. We love you.
ReplyDeleteRepeating yesterday's post. We continue to hope and pray for a negative report on Debbi's covid test. There is a number to call for results of test, she is put on hold for 15 or more minutes then a voice tells her to leave a message. This has happened for 2 days. She has no temperature, but continues to cough. Her sore throat is gone. Thank you for continued prayers for Debbi.
ReplyDeleteFather, please give Sassy Mom and Debbi Your peace, love, and healing hands upon them. Keep them safe and protected in You. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always.
DeleteJoining Janet in prayer for your Debbi. Thank You Lord that her symptoms are improving. Hallelujah!
DeletePraying with my dear sisters here that you will hear very soon. May God calm your heart and heal your dear daughter Debbi's weaknesses and atke away her cough!
DeleteThank you for this dear Father in the Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ.
JC: "I desire to talk with all of My children, but many are too busy to listen. The "work ethic" has them tied up in knots... wondering why they feel so distant from Me."
ReplyDeleteOnly now, six decades into this life, do I fully understand the import of this JC quote and its timeless truth. As a Type A, driven business leader, my desire to demonstrate an outstanding work ethic has hindered my ability to hear the Lord. I felt compelled to work longer hours thereby bringing work into much of my personal time. Add a spouse, 3 kids, active church involvement, and in hindsight, I see why I had little time for prayer or quiet time. I found it to be too challenging to clear and focus the mind, nevermind, it was too time consuming!
NOW, with work, a background activity to health challanges, it's easy to see the obvious lack of communication with God. For the previous few decades, ONLY in crisis, did I slow to "require" that God talk to me. No wonder, His message was often confusing or unclear!
JC: "As you seek My Presence above all else, you experience Peace and Joy in full measure." SO, LORD, THANK YOU for my valley of the here and now. While You nor I desire for me to have a disease, it is this very disease that has caused me to uncharacteristically and unequivocally place You first in my life. And in doing so, opened the door to Your love in ways that I've not experienced prior to now. In all things, You are good and demonstrate Your love.
The blessing of the valleys in life, is that if we listen, TRULY LISTEN, we will hear Your love song written in the heavens and yet PERSONALIZED to meet our individual needs. Thank you Father, Son, and Spirit, for Your patience with this slow learner... and for Your unwavering love for each of Your children in Christ. May we humbly pray for You to show patience and direct us to find solitude to LISTEN with a mind free from thoughts of our "busy-ness". Thank you, and Amen.
So true Madfox. The lessons we learn from the Lord are sometimes His most glorious, brightest moments in life. May He hold You close to His heart and the glory of the Lord shine bright. In Jesus name, Amen 🙏 🙌.
Delete♥🙏🙏🙏♥ Joining my heartfelt prayers in with yours MadFox. Blessings!
DeleteMadFox, my daily prayers continue for you. Your entries, before your diagnosis and now, always cause me to pause and ponder and I'm so grateful for them and you. Having dealt with several health issues from 2011-2014+, I can honestly say I am grateful for those issues. These issues humbled me and put me on my knees in front of the Lord. I was forced to be still and give my full attention to God. Until that time, I felt unworthy, distant, and only seemed to call on the Lord in what I thought were difficult times...to busy otherwise. Anyway, I am grateful for the health issues. Fast forward, when I have a busy work day, if I keep God first in that busyness, how much better the day is whether there are a few "fires" to put out or other challenges, having Him to talk things thru keeps me grounded because I know He is all knowing of the situation and in control. It simply takes us to talk to and rely on Him versus putting Him on a shelf like a spice and only bringing Him off the shelf when we think we "need" him. We need him always and being still with him in the morning and being in touch with Him throughout the day is hugely comforting. Am I perfect each day with this communication? Sadly, no, but I am far better than I was and so appreciative & grateful when I do. Healing and blessings, Madfox, and all of our JC family!
DeleteBlessed sharing of profound truths about ourselves. Thanks bro and Anonymous.
DeletePraying always for you dear MadFox. I was a type A person to a fault and I had to remind myself that my health was more important than getting everything perfect and accomplished in time. I am learning to put the brakes on and be still and know that He is God. I do have a problem with baking hundreds of cookies for Christmas because we have a huge family and I want to send cookies to everyone I love. God is with me as I bake and I spend many hours talking to Him in my kitchen. But I know he wants me to rest too. I agree with you that sometimes we put him on a shelf until we "need" him. But I know He is ever present and He is the strength I need right now. He never disappoints and renews and restores me because He loves me. None of us are perfect perfect with this communication because we get distracted by responsibilities. Let us try our best to reel it in and stay plugged into our first Love, our living Vine. God bless you dear MadFox and all our JC family.
DeleteThank you for your insight MadFox. Blessing.
DeleteFather, thank You for all You do and all You are. We are nothing without You. You complete us Lord and I am very grateful. Thank You Jesus. I will bless, praise, and rejoice in the Lord continually and always 🙏.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear Janet! We are complete in Him and He is our greatest part.
DeleteThank you Jesus, Lord of my life I crown You again for this new day. Thank You that the 9 to 5 'work ethic'chapter in my life has now closed. Thank You that in this retirement chapter I have so much more time alone in Your Presence, a real real blessing. I invite You again to walk with me throughout this day. And I ask that I may join you in your activities, so that I may be part of whatever you are doing today to influence people in all situations You lead me in, for them to enter in to wonderful relationship with our Father through You Saviour and Prine of Peace.
ReplyDeleteI found the same, Peter, when I retired. I felt free to open myself totally up to the presence of God in which I learned new things about God and myself (which caused me to say to myself, 'if only I had done this earlier all things would have been managed a whole lot better'...hmmm). I wish you the same. God be with you.
DeleteWishing you all joy and peace in believing as you reap what you have earnestly sowed.
DeleteI'm taking all this to heart as I look to retirement eligibility. Let's see... More time with God or 40 hours a week at a computer screen... Lord hear my prayer. Thank you for my work and my time with you, bless all those I work and play with. Bless this JC family and grant them your favor. In Jesus's name I pray, Amen!
DeleteAnd retirement came and time to focus on the Lord continues to be exactly what I want to be "doing". It's taken almost a year now to allow myself the time and space to get to know the Lord better without feeling like I need to be doing something else. I am humbled and grateful for all that led me to today. Come Holy Spirit!
DeleteContinued prayers for Debbi, Sassy Mom! Let her get the answer, today, that we are all believing with her for! Please pray for a sweet little sister in Christ, who is about to welcome her first born. She has been in labor for a long time; please renew her strength, Father - she knows You are with her.
ReplyDeleteOn this cold, dark morning (we got snow!), bless all who are going out in their cars; keep them warm and safe and calm. Bless all of my loved ones - both, in my family and in THIS Family. Prayers for MadFox, as he takes each new step in his treatment; bring him Your peace and let his light continue to shine as he blesses all of those around him. Lifting each and every one of us as we go about our day, applying our 'work ethic,' first to You, Lord. Salt our words, keep us humble, ready and willing to heed Your Word and bless those we speak with. Prayers for our Country, our President and all those who think our freedom rests in them. We know it's You, Lord, who keeps us free and meets our needs. I will not abandon You, My first Love!
Praying with you for an easy delivery of a perfect baby and protection from Covid. Thank You Jesus!
DeletePraying for this sister oh Lord as she is about to be blessed with a precious babe. Shorten her labor & safe passage into this world for the wee one. Amen
ReplyDeleteDear God, I need Your help. Would You help me quietly still myself to listen to You, immerse myself in Your "Word Ethic" and then rise up to submit wholeheartedly to closeness with You, praising and agreeing, knowing and doing, only Your Will, instead of mine? I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank in Jesus' Name Amen
ReplyDeleteFather in heaven, your child Brie is asking, seeking & knocking. Please answer her Lord. Amen
DeleteAmen and thank you Lord for her answered prayer and all blessings in her life!
DeleteBlessings to All.
ReplyDeleteI too am asking, seeking(peace) for a dental procedure tomorrow. A tooth is to be extracted & a bridge put in. The weather is questionable to boot. Ugh! Help me Lord.🙏
ReplyDeleteThank you Father for surrounding dear Jan with a hedge of protection against the snow, ice and Covid and leading her through a smooth exraction and a perfect bridge so she can enjoy her food for the rest of her life. Thank you for your faithfulness and the healing of all her weaknesses and her family's weaknesses and renewed faith and strength for all.
DeleteThank you sweet sister for that prayer. I sure do appreciate it. Love you 💕
DeleteLove you too Jan!
DeleteLoving Father, Your great desire is to be truly loved by Your people. I know that I have been given the gift of free will to choose who and what I will give my affections to, and I chose You! However, sometimes my sinful nature forgets that and unconsciously, I place my hope and affections in the world instead of in You. I repent to You all the places and times where I idolized someone or something and ask that You heal those places of my heart, speak Your love straight to this heart of mine, allowing me to receive Your forgiveness in the name of Jesus. Thank You Father for forgiving me.
ReplyDeleteMay I never forget that I was created out of Your longing for a close relationship with me. So great is Your desire for a relationship with Your children that You suffer as You watch us choose to love people, ideas, and possessions that will never fully love us in return. Your love for us is so great that You respond to our sin of idolatry with grace and mercy each and every single time! Again, may I never forget that unless You remain my first love, the One I gave all of my heart to, life will always feel out of balance, and lacking the fullness of fulfillment I desire. Please guide me to a deeper love for You each and every day as I open my heart and hands to meet with You. Thank You for filling my days with peace as the result of Your forgiveness, nearness, and loving-kindness. This is my prayer to You Father, in the name of Jesus. Amen.
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
I join in this passionate prayer with you Maplewood, missing you and praying you are well and happy in the Lord wherever you are. Guessing the answer is still NJ, but blessings you in your absence from this blog 🙏♥️
DeleteAmen Maplewood! May this Christmas be about Christ and not people and things. May we include Him in every part of our day and never put Him up on a shelf until we "need" Him. We need Him at all times. Thank you Father for every good thing you give me and the light you shine upon my path every day and the blessed assurance You are mine and I am Yours. I am taken care of because I am Your beloved daughter and in You I am blessed completely. In You I have everything I need. Thank you for making me "complete".
ReplyDeleteAmen! Beautiful said.
DeleteGod gave me the words. Thanks be to God.
DeleteDear Lord it is so easy to get distracted by the world and it's busy-ness, whether working traditionally or in retirement. Please help me stay focused on You and receive your gifts through prayer and quiet time with You. Keep me from being "tied up in knots" with my work ethic. Help me to truly believe my value does not come from how much I accomplish or do, it comes from knowing I am perfect and priceless in YOU! Amen
ReplyDeleteGreat Love and Multiple Blessings to my JCFAMILY!
ReplyDeleteThe world right now is pretty crazy. And, it will get a little crazier. But fear not, our Almighty God has a GREAT redemptive plan. He is coming with JUSTICE and GREAT REVIVAL!
Papa God we come against every evil entity and evil powers in this nation and nations around the world that were put in place to make us prisoners. We command
this evil will no longer reign over us! We command our freedom this day! We command this evil-- FALL DOWN! You will no longer rule over us. The shackles you put on, we are breaking free from them, in Jesus' name! We decree and declare this evil thing that has been put on the earth, you are taken from your high place and will NO LONGER prosper against us! Papa God, we receive our FREEDOM!!! We take back our Freedoms! We take back our Nations. We take back our HEALINGS. We take back our FAMILIES. We take back our CHILDREN. We take back our SCHOOLS. We take back ohr GOVERNMENTS in the name of Jesus! And we plead the Blood of Jesus over ALL that we take back! We are no longer weary or fragile. Today every fear and anxiety that is keeping us chained is broken! So, you spirit from hell, you have NO AUTHORITY OVER US!!! We are THE CHILDREN of THE ALMIGHTY GOD!!! We are His ARMY in THE BODY of CHRIST! We have our Angel Armies with us, and we have THE ONE TRUE GOD on our side! HALLELUJAH!!! So, Lord God, we are ready for Your plans for our future right now, and we call forth those plans in Jesus' name! We declare it in the spirit and command it to MANIFEST in the natural. We claim it ours by saying, "We now possess our promises in Jesus' name!"
Isaiah 41:10 "...I am Your God, I will strengthen you and help you: I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
Every day God's presence is with you, and He watches over His WORD to perform it. His thoughts of you are countless, and His love for you is PERFECT!!!
In His Grip of Grace JJ
Amen JJ! I rebuke Satan in the name of Jesus Christ! We are children of God and we belong to Him -- and Him alone! You cannot have us. Thank you JJ for your passionate prayer. God bless!
DeleteBless you JJ for such powerful prayer! We join forces with you as we storm the gates of hell against darkness, against sickness, against all evil that dares to challenge the power of the blood of Jesus Christ! The power of the cross is our strength & fortress now & forever more! Amen!! Hallelujah!
DeleteAmen, JJ! Angel armies taking back the promises of who we are and whose we are. In Jesus's name we pray, praise and shout🙏♥️
DeleteI am marching up to the Throne of Grace behind you JJ, reminding myself that God Who said, I am Your God, I will strengthen you and help you: I will uphold you with My righteous right hand, is the same God who said, For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and remain until they water the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, a1so My word that proceeds from My mouth will return to Me fulfilled, and it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. 12You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.…
DeleteMatthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
We now possess our promises in Jesus' name!" Amen!
JJ I read your prayer aloud morning noon and night today. Lord make me fearless to the unknown. Your plan is perfect in every way and YOU ARE THE VICTOR!
DeleteThank you, JC peeps for your prayers for my BIL Paul. His heart is big, but weakened in these last days. Lord, guide us to help him where we can, whatever he needs that we can provide. Thank you Lord for watching over him so he knows he is never alone, so he rests in peace of knowing and loving you above all else. In Jesus'name I pray.
ReplyDeleteJoining in prayers for Paul. Father, may Paul rest in Your very capable, loving arms and the power of Your sovereignty be upon him. Let his eyes, mind, and heart be turned to You as You fix Your loving gaze upon him. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
DeleteJoining warriors Audra, in prayer for Paul. Touch his body oh Lord, breathe Your strength into every fiber of his being, refresh & renew him in spirit. Amen!
DeleteJoining with the JC Tenacious WARRIORS in lifting up Paul to my Papa God. I plead the Blood of Jesus and speak the name of Jesus, Jesus, Jesus over Paul. I trust in Your wisdom and providence to give Paul health and strength and peace when Your time is best; through Jesus Christ, who is the Lord of lords, and King of kings! AMEN and AMEN
DeletePraying for Paul.
DeleteContinuing to pray for dear Paul. Joining in JJ's beautiful prayer and all prayers here for the strength and healing of his heart. Amen and Amen. Thank You Father for strengthening every weakness of mind, body and spirit in Paul and leading him to a complete recovery so he can proclaim your good deeds in Jesus' Name we pray.
DeleteThird Thursday in Advent
ReplyDelete4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:4-9 (NRSV))
My wife and I watched a recording of Pentatonix in concert last night. It was their singing interspersed with testimonies of their faith which increased the joy of it all. They opened with I Saw Three Ships, a frolicking carol that makes no sense but has stood the test of time since the 1600s. I have often wondered if there is some deeper meaning hidden in the imagery so I decided to meditate upon it this morning with you.
As stated above, the song is irrational in a literal sense for Bethlehem is land locked thus there is no such thing as ships sailing into the city. Being that this carol came out of England in a time when people were caught up in the lore of the sea, the arrival of ships in port was a time of rejoicing and celebration. First of all, because the ship and everyone onboard made it safely there, and secondly, the ships were carrying cargo which would bring necessities to people’s living circumstances. With that being said, the significance of the carol begins to become clearer.
The carol was another one of those songs that sprang up from the commoners of the day, much like God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen which was discussed Tuesday. Often times, songs with such an upbeat nature spring up from the common life and more importantly, the common faith of common folk (think of the great spirituals that came out of the time of slavery). So with the simple but powerful faith in everyday people who for the most part couldn’t read and only heard the bible read in Latin, the celebration of the birth of Jesus is told in what was most familiar to them, and in this case, the celebration of ships arriving in port.
What was originally intended in the use of three has various opinions but what is most popular is that the three represent Mary, Joseph, and Jesus arriving at Bethlehem with the reference in verse 3 of Mary and Christ (Joseph must be assumed). The carol then breaks into high spirit with bells ringing (vs 6), angels singing (vs 7), and most importantly, all souls shall sing (vs. 8) with implications of salvation coming to all. The hymn concludes with verse 9, then let us all rejoice again, on Christmas Day.
The word, again, catches my attention. The common lifestyle with the grind that it usually is can easily cause the soul to sink into discouragement and despair. So this carol is a source of encouragement, one to another, reminding each other that God-is-with us and the LORD has brought us salvation in the present and forever hereafter. The greatest demonstration of that is in Jesus who began His work of salvation by coming to be with us on Christmas Day in the morning. (Continued next post)
Can you relate to that? Are we all not common folk living a common lifestyle? And it is not always easy and sometimes circumstances make it downright difficult. Let us be there for each other and remind/encourage each other that our ‘ship has come in’ with all it holds for our salvation. The LORD Almighty, Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit (another possibility for the three ships), have arrived and are with us. Then let us all rejoice again, and as Paul admonished us for emphasis, again, I say rejoice.
DeleteHere is a link for all 9 verses:
https://www.christmassongsandcarols.com/products/i-saw-three-ships
Here is the opening to Pentatonix’ Christmas Under the Stars special that inspired me:
I Saw Three Ships - Pentatonix from "Christmas Under the Stars" Special
https://youtu.be/Mjuipan-jxw
With love, Bob
Amen and thank you Bob and MadFox. Your words are so encouraging and insightful. God bless!
DeleteThank you Bob/MadFox...you got it in one! With so much that came out of the past centuries/millennia,to understand the context we need a mindset of the society and times when the words were written to gain a clearer understanding. This is also true of Bible Scriptures (40 men over +- 16 centuries), and especially the prophets. Thank you, I am blessed by your input.
DeleteAlways loved this beautiful song but never understood it. Thanks for helping us so much Bob. Now I love it even more.
DeleteSee to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. (Colossians 2:8). What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and you do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, "He yearns jealousy over the spirit that He has made to dwell in us"?... (James 4:1-17). And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He departed and went out to a desolate place, and there He prayed. (Mark 1:35).
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, thank You for letting me draw near to You and for drawing near to me. You are so powerful and Almighty, and I am but mere dust, with Your breath breathed into me to make me live. Without You in my life, I am nothing. Life means nothing without You Lord. Thank You for saving me from the depths of my despair and for opening my eyes to You; the truth, the life, and the way. You truly are my saving grace and my eternal salvation. I praise You Lord always. Thank You Jesus. I don't deserve anything, but You give me everything. I may not understand or know what You are doing in my life, the lives of others, or the world, but I will trust in You and Your Almighty power and sovereignty that all is for good and for Your glory. Your will be done -- not ours. Remind us that we are Your creations and we belong to You not to ourselves. Break the selfishness that is within us off and replace it with Your goodness, kindness, humility, love, peace, gentleness, and compassion. Enlighten our hearts and minds and let us look to You in all things and give You the glory that You deserve. Let us praise and worship You with all our hearts, minds, and strength. Let us be kind to one another in Your precious name. Thank You for everything Lord. I can't do anything apart from You. You are my strength and refuge and I will run to Your loving arms and accept and receive Your love and all that You have for me. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
ReplyDeleteYou are the beloved daughter of the Most High and we see your beautiful heart of trust and love. We are all imperfect and fall short of pleasing God. Thank you for sharing God's Word and your beautiful and sincere prayers. Praying that God's faithfulness will shine on your life like the sun. Much love dear sister!
DeleteI have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my portion of food. (Job 23:12). We destroy arguments and every loft opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, (2 Corinthians 10:5). If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. (Psalm 66:18). Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the good and the right way. (1 Samuel 12:23). But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you so that He does not hear. (Isaiah 59:2). For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the LORD God; so turn, and live." (Ezekiel 18:32). If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! (Matthew 7:11). And then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping and fasting and prayer night and day. (Luke 2:37).
ReplyDeleteThank you JJ for your powerful prayer and for all of the JC family for their prayers. Right now this morning, my son in law is going into a cardiac mitral valve repair at Mayo. He is young and healthy and I know this will go well, but I do ask for prayers. His heart will be stopped and he will be on a heart/lung bypass machine as they do the repairs, but we are so thankful that it is not expected to be open heart. I also just heard that another son in law has tested positive for Covid, so they cannot join us as planned for Christmas. I pray that they will be cleared to come later so we can have something of a Christmas celebration all together. We are babysitting our 3 grandchildren for 5 days as my daughter is at Mayo with her husband. A very unusual Christmas, with unusual unstable weather as well. I am grateful to God for great medical intervention for our family and for giving us bodies that heal. He is the great Healer!
ReplyDeleteEllen - praying for your SIL surgery today. May God guide the doctors and nurses caring for him. Also praying for your other SIL who's tested positive for Covid....may he not feel the effects of it. Praying for Peace to cover your family. JE
DeleteDear Ellen, You have my prayers for your son-in-law and family. My Papa God's Word speaks of promises of healing and restoration. I claim them ALL for your son-in-law and family, in Jesus'name, for His Purposes and for His Honor, AMEN and AMEN.
DeletePraying for your family members and you, Ellen! Expecting perfect outcomes for all health related situations in Jesus's name I pray!🙏
DeleteDear Ellen. Have kept you in my prayers for complete healing. Thanking God for a successful heart procedure and a smooth recovery for your dear SIL, and also for healing your other SIL of Covid and strengthening his body and lungs.
DeleteFather, we ask you for all this in the Name of Christ Jesus, our Risen Lord and Savior. Strengthen our sister Ellen as she cares for her grands and bless and heal her and her family. Thank you Jesus!
Dear heavenly Father help me to close the windows of the world! So I can be still and hear YOUR voice! SO much chatter and noise keeps me from YOUR call. Help me to be still. Amen.
ReplyDeleteI, too, pray to close the windows of the world and the worldly so I can hear Your still quiet Voice. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteAmen! With such a busy season, joining your prayers that God holds us tight as we carry on with our Christmas prep in His sweet presence and peace. Let us stop and be still in Him and rest when we are weary. Thank You Jesus!
DeletePraying for all of the prayers listed on this blessed blog. Surgeries, recoveries from COVID, plans with family...love and blessings. Happy to report that the little baby we prayed for a year ago is celebrating her 1st Birthday today! While some are gone, others are arriving. Continued prayers for my dear Daughter-in-Love, Kaity as she prepares to give birth to Baby Girl! Kaity is having a tough time - she was sick a week ago and still recovering. Not sleeping well. Nightmares. Please pray with me for a great night's sleep. She so needs it. Happy to read that your brother's surgery went well, Jeanne. Continued prayers.
ReplyDeletePraying for your son-in-law, Ellen and the change of plans for you and your family's Christmas celebration. Trusting God will find amazing ways for this Christmas to be the BEST, even though it is different than any of you planned. Sometimes, those are the best.
Sleep sweet, JC Family. I am so very tired and pray that I wake up revived and able to wrap up a difficult but rewarding week of work. I've had many ask, "Are you sorry you chose to go back to work?" My answer is, "No." The decision was made with my Heavenly Father, my Dear Hub and with confidence that this is what is needed/wanted at this time in our lives. Still - I need prayerful support! Thank you for that, Dear JC Fam.
Sleep sweet - God is on the Night Watch!
Glad to hear so many victories in Jesus Christ and all that is good with you and your family. May the Lord be with you and your family -- always! God bless!
DeleteNorah, thank you for your posts and updates. They are always so rewarding for me. Prayers for you and your family.
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Dear Norah, Thanking God for a perfect and smooth delivery of a perfict baby girl. So happy for your Joy! Rest in Him who loves you. And when thou liest down, do not be afraid, Yea you shall lie down and your sleep shall be sweet! Praying for your strength as you do the work that God has guided you to do for His glory. Much love.
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ReplyDeleteDear beloved precious Jeanne, We love you!! Joining JC Prayer Warriors in prayer for you to be comforted and surrounded with HIS presence, love, joy, PEACE and TRUST.
Joining Sassy Mom and all of the Warriors who are "on it" as our birthday girl, Jan gridley would say.
ReplyDeleteThis too shall pass, dear Jeanne, and speaking of mirrors,
In the same way, we can see and understand only a little about God now, as if we were peering at his reflection in a poor mirror; but someday we are going to see him in his completeness, face-to-face. Now all that I know is hazy and blurred, but then I will see everything clearly, just as clearly as God sees into my heart right now.
But we Christians have no veil over our faces; we can be mirrors that brightly reflect the glory of the Lord. And as the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like Him.
Much Love and Many Prayers, Brie
Jeanne --- You are so cherished by the Lord and this JCFAMILY.
ReplyDeleteYour enemy is using his 3 favorite tactics --Distract, Deceive and Destroy. You will not let him do this! Defeat and failure ARE NOT IN YOUR FUTURE! The Lord said you are healed by His strips. No ifs, ands or buts. You already have your healing because Jesus said YOU ARE HEALED! He does not lie. Take your healing; it is yours! Apply healing scritures 3 times daily. Get them down deep in your spirit and keep thanking and praising God for the manifestation of your healing. This JCFAMILY will be right beside you lifting you up and praising The Great Healer for His WORD and that He watches over His WORD to perform it. Pleading The Blood of Jesus over you, Jeanne. The devil can't defeat THE BLOOD!
Adding my prayer for your healing Jeanne, receive it in Jesus Almighty Name. Isaiah 12:2 "God is indeed my salvation; I will trust and won't be afraid."
ReplyDeleteDear Lord, Thank You for the stillness of the morning to reflect on Your Word. Please gently nudge us all to reflect, focus, and keep our eyes on You during this season. Please help us be a light to others.
ReplyDeleteLord, I lift up the kids and adults at the elementary school where I have subbed this month. Today will be a chaotic yet fun day before Christmas break. Please keep them safe and healthy over the holidays.
Prayers for all the JC Warriors’ prayer requests both spoken and unspoken. In Your Son’s name I pray. Amen.
SC Anonymous
SC --- Thank you, thank you, your prayers received with Great Thanksgiving!!! Great Love and Blessings to you!
DeleteThanks dear SC! Praying all went well at the school where you subbed because God was in charge. Thanks for your prayers dear sister. We continue to pray for each other and trust in His way.
DeleteJeanne, praying God’s peace and healing for you.
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To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear His voice, and He calls His own sheep by name and He leads them out. When He has brought out all His own, He goes before them, and the sheep follow Him, for they know His voice. (John 10:3-4).
ReplyDeleteAmen sweet Janet. Happy to be one of His sheep and secure in His loving care.
DeleteJoining in prayers with all the JC Warriors for you Jeanne. Our heavenly Father has you in His perfect healing hands and He is filling you with His peace, comfort, love and strength. Rejoice in Him! Thank Him for His unfailing love, mercy and grace. You look beautiful in His eyes ALL the time! May your good report come quickly and may you be bold with strength in your soul. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Peace be with you.
ReplyDeletePraying fervently with our family dear sis & echoing the heart cry of each one for the lifting of your spirit. Remember who you are dear one & " Whos" you are! The Most High is using your present agony for the glory of His name! We can view our suffering as , why me Lord?, or "here am I Lord", be as unto me according to your will & good purpose. Never easy though. Be comforted by His sweet tender love for you. We love you also.😘🙏💕🌈
ReplyDeleteVictory dear ones! Son #2 said the cat scan revealed nothing. He will also be getting an MRI. Please continue to cover him. Bless you all for prayers for him. Much, much felt & appreciated.😍🙏🌈
ReplyDeleteAmen 🙏. God is so good ALWAYS!
DeletePraise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Jan!!! He watches over His WORD to perform it!. Pleading The Blood of Jesus over Son #2. HALLELUJAH!!!
DeleteVictory Dance for the update, dear Jan gridley, to the tune of Our God Is An Awesome God! He Reigns...!
DeleteHOORAY!!! Dancing shoes on!!! <3
DeleteSuch good news dear Jan! More answered prayers. We serve a faithful God. Praying his MRI will also have good results! Thank You Jesus.
DeleteHeal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for You are my praise. (Jeremiah 17:14).
ReplyDeleteA prayer for healing:
Father, help me to keep my focus on You when the pain and hurt are overwhelming. Help me be faithful and see the good and blessings surrounding me. Please strengthen my mind, heart, and body, and heal me today. May the Holy Spirit guide me in peace and comfort. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
Praise the Lord for that good report, Jan! God is so good! And none of these prayers, as I read them over every day are wasted or lost. They go to God for His time and fulfillment. Corrie tenBoom who helped shelter many Jewish people and was imprisoned for it, said she heard and remembered some prayers she made as a child fulfilled in her hearing as an old lady. God is faithful. I pray that I will do as Isaiah says and be as the one who hears and is given the tongue to speak and bring joy and healing to others. AMEN
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes, Ellen! AMEN AND AMEN!!!
DeleteAmen sweet Ellen! He hears every prayer. No need for eloquence just a sincere heart of faith. 🙏
DeleteThat last message was from Ellen, not sure why it goes on as anon.
ReplyDeleteJoining this awesome prayer train, Jeanne, and know that God is hearing every one of our prayers for your results and healing! HE is our Jehovah Rapha! In Jesus' name, AMEN!
ReplyDeleteOn today's date in 2020, Madfox posted about valleys that may help us all as we pass through them on our way to the mountaintop. In part, his post stated,
ReplyDeleteThe blessing of the valleys in life, is that if we listen, TRULY LISTEN, we will hear Your love song written in the heavens and yet PERSONALIZED to meet our individual needs. Thank you Father, Son, and Spirit, for Your patience with this slow learner... and for Your unwavering love for each of Your children in Christ. May we humbly pray for You to show patience and direct us to find solitude to LISTEN with a mind free from thoughts of our "busy-ness".
Thank you for the reminder, Madfox!
Much Love and Many Prayers for all of us and ours. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
All in on prayers for your healing, Jeanne. Your faith has you anchored in things that are unseen. No matter the results, God is with you, and He will guide you along the way. Peace ♥️🙏✝️💪
ReplyDeleteSharing a Christmas message sent from my daughter Denise to her patients.
ReplyDeleteAs I look back over 2022, my staff and I have had the privilege of hearing and seeing God's healing work being accomplished in the lives of so many individuals! We are so grateful for the opportunity to come alongside so many of you in your health journey!
For many, including myself, this has been a year of grief, mourning, and loss of family, friends, and relationships. The tragic and unexpected loss of my sister Debbi at the end of June has weighed very heavily on me the past 3 months. It has been a particularly difficult few months as I am still trying to process this loss. I don’t have the answer, but I know The One who does! He is the Savior of the world, and his name is Jesus!
My prayer for each of you is that
THIS YEAR WOULD BE YOUR YEAR OF JUBILEE!
I pray His strength would rise up in the midst of your weakness, that He would be strong on your behalf, and His Spirit would shine out of every broken place in your life. I pray He will trade the ashes of your life for the beauty of His presence; your mourning and grief for the oil of joy and gladness, and He would give you a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. I pray He would rebuild, restore, and renew what seems to have been so long devastated in your life.
10 And the angel said unto them, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11
On behalf of myself and my staff, Merry Christmas and much love to each of you this coming New Year!
Dr. Denise
What a blessing! Thank you for sharing Sassy Mom! Much Love, Brie
DeleteOh, Sassy Mom - you have to be so proud and comforted by your dear daughter. Such honesty, such pureness of heart. We pray for you daily (sometimes, hourly) for comfort, peace and realization that for Debbi, it will be 'the twinkling of an eye,' before she is gathered in your arms again. You, my dear Sassy Mom and Dr. Denise are the ones who feel the clock dragging. I pray for your realization that before you know it, you'll be rejoicing together, again. Love you SO much, Sassy Mom and family.
DeleteThank you so much for sharing. What a blessing you and your family are to this community.
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Thank YOU Jesus for the prayers and encouragement from my JC Warrior Family. Holidays for those who will have a missing seat at their table are very difficult. I am blessed, thankful and grateful for all the victories and challenges shared. Terri, you are loved and missed and continually in our prayers.
DeletePraying for you as you pray for me.
DeleteDear Sassy Mom, Denise’s words were a soothing balm to my weary heart. You must be so proud of her and her strength of faith. God bless you both and bring you much peace and comfort. Love you
DeleteThank you, Sassy Mom, for sharing such a powerful post! This JC FAMILY contines to lift up you, Terri and all those with a loss of a loved one. Thank You, Lord, that You help them find refuge in Your presence. Fill any emptiness with Your love. Let them know there are better days coming because You are with them. Protect their hearts and minds with Your peace. In Jesus's name, AMEN and AMEN
DeleteJeremiah 31:13. "...For I will turn their mourning into joy and will comfort them and give them joy for their sorrow."
Thank you for sharing Denise's words to her coworkers. Absolutely awesome and wonderful and very comforting and encouraging. You have to be so proud. May happy stories and memories of Debbi comfort you both and your family, Sassy Mom. Love you, Sassy Mom!
DeleteI am so grateful to have such a loving family of Believers holding me up with prayers and encouragement and God’s Word to soothe my worried heart. Unfortunately I did not receive a benign result. I have Lymphoma and God is going to lead me through my treatments and give me strength to beat it. I love you all and we will all continue to praise God and pray for each other. 💗🙏
ReplyDeleteDearest Jeanne, you are not in a wilderness b/c that would mean you alone and as you said, you are not. We love you and are surrounding you in prayer. Do not let FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) lead you astray. As I type all of this out to you, I am saying it to myself, as well. You have calmed my worried heart so many times. I am praying for you, Dear Sister. As for the mirror - let me tell you this: high definition cataract surgery has shown me every, crease, wrinkle and pore in this 67 yr old face; whereas before, it was like looking through a silk-screen and I rather liked that face! When I told my Eye Dr. that, he said, "It is supposed to be high definition sight, not high dysfunction!" LOL!!! And he patted me on the shoulder. Of course, this man is at least 30 yrs my junior! I loved Brie's 'looking through the glass dimly,' because it is the truth. We know God's mighty power. Praying for you, dear one. It's gonna be OK. Remind me of this on my next hurdle, will you? Love you with all of my heart.
ReplyDeleteOh my dear ones! Not only do you bless me with your prayers for healing, God’s truth, and encouraging words, You make me smile. I know Who I belong to and He’s not going anywhere!!
ReplyDeleteNorah, Sounds like your cataract surgery was a success! Hallelujah for clearer vision! Thank You Jesus. 🙏💗
Isaiah 40:28-31
Have you not known?
Have you not heard?
The everlasting God, the Lord,
The Creator of the ends of the earth,
Neither faints nor is weary.
His understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the weak,
And to those who have no might He increases strength.
Even the youths shall faint and be weary,
And the young men shall utterly fall,
But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.
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 allow God's Words to fill us with Life and PEACE, Joy and Hope. Living close to God requires making Him our First Love -- our highest PRIORITY. As we seek His PRESENCE above all else, only then do we experience His PEACE and His Joy in full measure.
Isaiah 60 reminds 'we the PEOPLE' that the Lord will arise upon us, and His Glory will be seen upon us!
To celebrate the 16th day of this celebratory month, I PLAN to give JESUS "P" gifts of PRIORITY in my life and PRAISE because He is sooo PRAISWORTHY! Everyone who crosses my PATH today will get a prayer of PEACE and a PARDON for any harm they may have caused me. In so doing, I will try to exercise PATIENCE. Come Holy Spirit; hasten to my aid.
Amen, Brie! He is so so PRAISEWORTHY! Psalm 145:3:
Delete"Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ!
Amen Brie 🙏. And thank You Jesus for the Mighty Power of Prayer!!! Praise the Perfect, Pure Lord!!!
DeleteBeautiful “p” gifts today. Thanks dear Brie! And KJ and Janet! Amen! He is our PAPA and He is so PATIENT with His children with all our shortcomings. Because He is so PERFECT and PRAISEWORTHY I will do my best to PLEASE Him and keep Him reigning in my heart.
DeleteGod PROVIDES for all that we need, here at the table of PLENTY
Deletehttps://youtu.be/_t8O_PwPlKA?si=GkzIjx5KNHCgUdmZ
PRICELESS!
DeleteThis day I gift my Lord the "P" word PSALMS. The PSALMS have always spoke to me LOUDLY! They contain some of the most beautiful expressions of God's love, forgiveness and mercy. They give me comfort hope and encouragement, but they also show me how to cry out to my Lord when anger, fear and doubt come at me. PSALM 23 is one of the best. It reminds me that in life or in death--- in times of plenty or want---God is good and worthy of my trust. Then one looks to PSALM 91, one of the most powerful PSALMS of protection. It calls me to rest under God's protective
ReplyDeleteshadow, allowing His faithfulness to be my Shield and Fortress. And in Psalm 23 it says: "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies..." He tells me He is serving me the VICTORY meal. He ALWAYS causes me to TRIUMPH. I am the Head and not the Tail. I am Above and not Beneath. He has made me MORE THAN A CONQUEROR. And it also says to me: "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want." I DO NOT LACK FOR ANYTHING! WOW!!! What an AWESOME GOD I serve! Did I ever mention how I so love the PSALMS?
GOD ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS WINS!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
Such wonderful food for our souls sweet JJ! I love the Psalms too!! Have a blessed day, good sister. Thanks for lifting mine!
DeletePsalm 118:24
This is the day the Lord has made;
We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Joy in the Fellowship of God
Psalm 63:1
O God, You are my God;
Early will I seek You;
My soul thirsts for You;
My flesh longs for You
In a dry and thirsty land
Where there is no water.
Amen JJ and Jeanne! Hallelujah! God is so good ALWAYS and He is the gift that keeps on giving 🙌 🙏! May God bless you 🙏.
DeleteThank you JJ for those POWERFUL words to usher us into this day. Blessings on your day dear sister 🥰💕
DeleteJJ - yea! The Psalms are my favorite place to dwell. So much wisdom and instruction. They provide much peace for me.
DeleteLifting up all JC Warriors this day.
SC Anonymous
JJ such wonderful words of encouragement for my soul this morning. My son just started a bakery and is feeling a little discouraged. I will share this with him. God bless all you JC warriors!
DeleteMay God's showers and showers of blessings Reign on your son and his new endeavor, and may all blessings be sprinkled with PLENTY POWDERED sugar. In Jesus' Name I PRAY. 🙏 AMEN!
DeleteFrom one Anonymous to another Anonymous, a PSALM PRAYER for your son:
DeletePSALM 21:3
You welcomed him to the throne with success and PROSPERITY. You set a royal crown of solid gold upon his head.
Yes!! Yes!! JJ. I'll have what you're having - a large PORTION of PSALMS!
DeleteWhat the Holy Spirit dished up on my PLATTER today from Psalm 145
I Will PRAISE You my God and my King.
Great is Jehovah! Greatly PRAISE Him.
I will PROCLAIM Your Greatness.
His comPASSION is intertwined with everything He does.
All living things shall thank You, Lord, and Your PEOPLE will bless You.
They will talk together about The Glory of Your Kingdom and mention examples of Your POWER.
He PROTECTS all those who love Him.
I will PRAISE The Lord and call on all everywhere to PRAISE and bless His Holy Name forever and forever. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Thanks and God bless you all. May He bring you much joy, peace, comfort and rest today! My mom is having a good day and she ate her whole breakfast. I’m so thankful!
ReplyDeleteHappy and blessed Birthday, dear Jan!!! Have fun celebrating all of God’s blessings and faithfulness. Rejoice and be glad, and eat cake! Much love! 💗😊🎂
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DeleteThanks for sharing More of His Great POWERFILLED Blessings, Jeanne! I received joy, PEACE, and comfort when I read your good news PRAISE report!
DeleteGod's Blessings for all today and this Christmas Season.
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Thank you John H. All the blessings you send into the lives of others are coming back into your own!
DeletePrayers for all of you and thank you for yours! Happy Saturday, family is coming over and I am thankful. Loved this devotion and that is how I started my day, thankfully.
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May you and your family be filled with an extra large PORTION of His Words to fill all of you up with Life and PEACE, Joy and Hope. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
DeleteThank you Lord for your PLAN! Your will, not mine, as I PROCEED with you to carry it out.
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