I AM the Gift that continuously gives -- bounteously, with no strings attached. Unconditional Love is such a radical concept that even My most devoted followers fail to grasp it fully. Absolutely nothing in heaven or on earth can cause Me to stop loving you. You may feel more loved when you are performing according to your expectations. But My Love for you is perfect; therefore it is not subject to variation. What does vary is your awareness of My loving Presence.I John 4:15-18
When you are dissatisfied with your behavior, you tend to feel unworthy of My Love. You may unconsciously punish yourself by withdrawing from Me and attributing the distance between us to My displeasure. Instead of returning to Me and receiving My Love, you attempt to earn My approval by trying harder. All the while, I am aching to hold you in My everlasting arms, to enfold you in My Love. When you are feeling unworthy or unloved, come to Me. Then ask for receptivity to My unfailing Love.
English Standard Version
15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 16 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.
Deuteronomy 33:27
English Standard Version
The eternal God is your dwelling place,
and underneath are the everlasting arms.
And he thrust out the enemy before you
and said, ‘Destroy.’
Psalm 13:5
English Standard Version
But I have trusted in your steadfast love;
my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.
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God forgive me for not feeling your love but with my love once falling apart and me not being able to help it's so hard to trust please help us god. When will it get better
ReplyDeleteJust like footprints in the sand, when you think His aren't there --He is the one carrying you. It will get better. Trust in the Lord.
DeleteMaranatha! Come Lord Jesus! As you did, as you will, even now, come quickly Lord Jesus for unknown unknown and all who are in similar positions in life.
DeleteDear unknown unknown it is 2019 and I would like to know what happened to you. Would like to know how God showed His Power and Blessing toward you. How did He come Through and change your circumstance. Praying for you still. And praising God that he never left your side.
DeleteHe passed on, and for that....i have no words
DeleteFather, please give me understanding about this passing. He was crying out to You and was seeking Your help. Put peace in my heart, as I am deeply saddened by this Lord. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Praise the Lord continually and always. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteHow very sad. My heart is heavy too. After so many cries for help, he was called from this world. He was indeed seeking you Lord. I pray that he was able to say Yes to you before he passed.
DeleteYesterday about 2000+ years ago, the Son came into this world to show us Love perfected. The prophecy of His coming and His arrival to live among us was to show us the way to love. He promises that He will never stop loving us. We can fail to love Him, others, and ourselves like an immature child. The parent-child symbolism is a glimpse of how to love. He was/is the perfect Father, which leads us to the realization and Truth that God (Father-Son-Spirit) is LOVE.
ReplyDeleteOver the past couple of days, many have passed by the manger for a moment of sentimentality and now their world is returning to the way it was. But you have chosen to remain. It is different for you. Though you may have enjoyed the hype of the season, it is something more for you. So you remain by the manger to treasure this whole experience and wrap your heart around it as Mary did (Luke 2:19). Though the manger provides support for the unconditional love spoken of in today’s reading, it is the cross that validates it. The sweet baby in the manger will become the crucified Savior of the world. Those who do a quick pass by of the whole event that occurred in Bethlehem will not notice this, only those who remain as you are. And the baby will one day say, “deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me.” Do you still want to be here? YES! A million times YES! God help us so to do.
ReplyDeleteAmen BOB. Everytime I kneel by the manger, I ponder each piece until I can reflect on who am I in this scene?
DeleteAmen! Christmas is passed, but we remain, blessed by His Holy Birth and our changed lives because of His great sacrifice and the Father's love, and the work of His Spirit.
DeleteUnknown, unknown, please open the door to your heart. God will enter an open door, He will not open it. Look for the light of Christ in your daily life. When you think it is all darkness, step back and be honest. Even among hardships that ALL His people experience, there is light. Look for the light. Start with recognizing Gods presence in your life--being alive, this blog, supportive comments from this blogs readers, the beauty of nature, ......You will continue to be in my prayers! You are totally worthy of Gods blessings! YOU ARE his beloved. Believe it!
ReplyDeleteAmen.
DeleteThank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏
ReplyDeleteI am asking God to prepare me for the challenges of 2019. May the body do the four things in It Chronicles. 7:14 that will release God's favor and revival.
ReplyDeleteAmen unknown! Yes, I pray that as we come to the close of this tumultuous year, all people will abide to 2 Chron. 7:14:
Delete- humble themselves
- pray
- seek the face of the Lord
- and turn from wicked ways,
so that God can forgive and heal this divided nation, America and the world, for the sake of His Son JESUS!
Maplewood NJ
Thanks Maplewood NJ. I am resolving to abide. Jesus help me. Amen.
DeleteThank you Mapkewood. Amen to that. Guide your people to humility, prayer, sincere seeking of the Lord, repentance and a change of heart. God's mercy is forever. Jesus is the answer and the cure.
DeletePowerful and simple reminder from the Word via Maplewood and unknown. Thank you!
DeletePeace on earth..thank you Jesus..come Holy Spirit. Please pray for my grandson Juan Carlos. CT scan this morning. Jesus we trust in you.
ReplyDeleteLoveconquersall, praying for Carlos. May the good Lord watch over him as always. KS
DeleteL. C. A., the greatest healer has already gone ahead of you this morning and prepared a great outcome for Juan!
DeleteI trust Him and thanking Him for His best outcome/report.
Stay Blessed.
Maplewood NJ
Loveconquersall--- Joining the JC WARRIORS in prayer for Juan. May our Lord bless Juan with healing, peace, and love and a clean CT scan. Thank you Lord for Your healing touch in Juan's life. AMEN and AMEN
DeleteLoveconquersall - Joining WARRIORS as we pray for your grandson Carlos. God bless you. Be comforted.
Delete🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 For Juan Carlos.
DeleteLoveconquersall,
DeletePraying for good results for your grandson and praying for peace and positivity for the family. God will watch over you all and comfort you.
TJ
Joining all of these Saints in prayer for Juan Carlos, Loveconquersall. Believing for sharp, attentive nurses and doctors extending kindness, comfort and grace toward his (and family's) fears, knowing that Christ came to heal and thwart the enemy's efforts to harm your beloved grandson.
DeleteDear Lord, Help me to trust in your love for me no matter what happens.
DeleteThe morning after the GREATEST birth on earth, the morning after the BEST gift was given to mankind, the GIFT that just keeps on giving.
ReplyDeleteThe Gift which is the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, is ours to behold. Hallelujah to the KING!
Father I Thank You for this great morning/day after the celebration of receiving Your BEST gift ever to world.
Thank You for Your mercy and grace that are so Important and part of this GREAT gift, the everlasting/unconditional LOVE that seals it and the blessed assurance that absolutely NOTHING can separate us from You.
May I never feel unworthy of Your Love, regardless of my shortcomings, but keep on pressing forward and receiving it. My grateful heart says, THANK YOU LORD!
JC family, I Thank God that we all are here this day after the celebration of the birth of the GREATEST gift given to us. Regardless of how you spent it, JESUS is the same, yesterday, today and forever. His Love for us is unconditional. REJOICE AND be glad!
Maplewood NJ
Amen, Maplewood!
DeleteThank you dear Maplewood! What a gift that keeps on giving. We are so blessed that He is the light of our lives. Waking up in gratitude because I have the blessed assurance that Jesus is mine.
DeleteAmen! Jesus is the same, yesterday, today and forever. And He loves us exactly as we are. Rejoicing with you, dear Sister and with all my JC Family.
From a prayer by Father Peter John Cameron I read yesterday: “As I kneel before You, eternal King, I surrender to You all my selfishness, self-absorption, self-indulgence, self-righteousness, self-assertion, and self-exaltation. Even as I adore You on this night of Your birth, rid me of the nagging desire to be adored.” As I embrace the truth of today’s reading above, when I truly see in Jesus’ birth the adoration of the Father for me, then the nagging desire for adoration will be satisfied and I will be free from all the “selfs” listed that entangle who I am and keep me from absolutely adoring the One Who absolutely adores me. “O come let us adore Him...”. Let the music continue. God be with you!
ReplyDeleteFast forwarding this prayer to 2020, surrendering to You all my selfishness, self-absorption, self-indulgence, self-righteousness, self-assertion, and self-exaltation. Even as I adore You on this night of Your birth, rid me of the nagging desire to be adored, to be glorified, to dance on Your Stage, to be a thunder thief. Amen.
DeleteDear Bob, Your words inspire me so much! Thank you. May this year bring daily opportunities for us to decrease and Christ in us to increase.
DeleteFather God, Help me to always let You reign in my heart and life above all other things. Amen.
Amen and amen to all of these prayers for Juan Carlos and for those who have the ability to pinpoint what we're called to do.
ReplyDeleteOur Christmas celebration on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were different from those in the past (every holiday is 'different' from what I've gotten used to in years past due to extended family, dates, obligations (choices) for the additional people in our lives. God is working with me so steadily and patiently. Jesus is giving me live examples of how he changed his mind regarding his circumstances and relied on the Father to provide the best outcome. All of you, JC Family are praying with me and for each other as I do you, to follow the example of our Savior and put away "selfs." So thankful for each of you and to see the Holy Spirit working in my life.
Bob, you mentioned several times, not to ignore the voice of God, when He calls and instructs. I made a diligent effort to do that and the outcome has been beautiful, confirming, lasting Peace.
My prayer, as I wrap up this year is that I LISTEN to the Holy Spirit when I am 'nudged.' That I put away MY earthly desires and solutions and rely on the One, True God, who gave His only begotten Son, so that we may live that more abundant life. That I keep my eye on the finish line, and be kind, tenderhearted, forgiving as I have been forgiven.
I feel the desire welling up in me to make changes and I'm praying that it isn't just the dangling carrot of New Year Resolutions, but a sign of growth and maturity to trust in Him, heed His Word and carry out His desires for my life. Praying not to slip into 'all about me' mode, but to seek to be my best for Him which will bless my family and the people around me the most so they can see His Word in action.
Love and prayers to all of you as we carry out the blessings given with the birth of our Lord and Savior. One thought at a time, one step at a time, Father, I want to be my best for You. The music is continuing, Bob - "Come let us adore Him..." that will guarantee that the rest of our goals are accomplished. Not because WE will have met them but because HE has equipped us to be our best in this world until Christ returns again. Perfect? No. But preparation for our future, which is guaranteed - and there, we will see the true rewards.
Peter C: you were on my heart this morning. Continued prayers for you and your family and that your prayers to learn more about the manifestations of the Spirit to be fulfilled.
So well written, Norah. Thank you!
DeleteBless your heart, Suzanne! I love to write and Bob's words so resonated with me the other day when he shared about his writing and why he does it and his goal is always to bless those reading his words.
DeleteThat is one of my goals - to find an outlet. Honestly, sharing with all of you has helped quench that thirst. Family and friends have said for years, 'Write a book!' about all of our many family 'Life Lessons'& I could write volumes. I continue to pray for maturity in the Spirit...all in due season, right? How was your Christmas? Praying that you are blessed!
Wonderful Norah. I very well know the feeling of the Spirit's nudging. May I also have open ears and an open heart to be aware of His nudging and His messages and eyes to see His guiding light. Thank you!
DeleteI am saddened by a conversation with my neighbor Pat a few minutes ago. Her son has not spoken to her for 2 years. Fractured relationships continue to cause heartbreak and loneliness for loved ones. Continued prayers for loved ones to the GOD OF RESTORATION!!!
ReplyDeleteLifting up a prayer for anyone who is in need of relationship restoration for yourself or for family members or friends. Father God, You are beyond powerful and Your understanding is beyond measure. Father, I am asking for any of those in need to bring Your relationship restoration to them. Where there is hostility, please bring kindness. Where there is conflict, please bring gentleness. Where there is sin, please bring forgiveness. Heavenly Father I trust You to heal these relationships, because You are the God of reconciliation, endurance, and encouragement. I pray the restoration of all those in need will bring Glory to You. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN and AMEN--Sassy Mom---Pat and her son is included in this prayer.
DeleteAmen, JJ! I'm praying with you and all of the others! Believing to see victory for Pat and her son. And included in that is anyone with family members (like mine) who are still striving to hit that 'perfect mark.' Is that even available in this day and time? I continue to try.
DeletePraying with you JJ.
DeletePandemic reinforced the importance of God, Family and Friends!
Yes it has, Brie. Thank you Jesus! Relationship restoration and growth, especially with you, Lord!
DeletePraying with you sisters that all broken relationships be resolved to God's glory and to our joy and peace of mind. Thank you Jesus!
DeleteBrie! I was thinking the same thing. This Pandemic has put our priorities in the right order, with God on top and then our families and friends. You, my dear brothers and sisters are right up there on my list and in my heart.
This passage is spot on for me. I love you Jesus and thank You for Your all encompassing, never failing, and unrelenting,love for us. True that I don't completely comprehend Your completely unconditional love, I do try to accept it in my flawed understanding. I do withdraw and feel unworthy when I sin and expect You are displeased. Please help me to turn to you always and feel the love of Your presence. Thank you for having Your plan for me and working in my life. I love Your peace tbat dispells all fear, doubt, and worry. I love you Jesus and accept You as my Savior. Amen
ReplyDeleteGod bless you Mark in all things. Peace, hope and joy I wish for you this Christmas.
DeleteUpdate on Lisa - Received text - Lisa will know Friday if they got all the cancer and to please PRAY. Warriors, Thank you for joining me in prayer for Lisa and the others on here who have requested prayer.
ReplyDeleteSassy Mom---Contiued prayers for Lisa for a 'clean bill of health'. Lifting up the JC Family and their needs. I trust Jesus to meet these needs. The Lord is faithful! HALLELUJAH!
DeleteAMEN AND AMEN, JJ! <3
DeleteFather, thank You for another blessed day in the Lord. Hold our hands and walk with us through the day, rejoicing over You, and being led by the holy spirit. Help us to always keep You first and foremost in our lives and lead us to do Your will and not our own Lord. Let us remember You love us unconditionally and freely--no strings attached. We belong to You and You are our heavenly Father, now and forever. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always 🙏.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear Janet!
DeleteFather, please break these chains of worldly bondage that are on me and set me free and let me fly high with You. Lead me holy spirit along the path You have prepared for me Lord and let me be of good courage and passion to do Your will and not my own. Magnify my love and faith in You Lord and let it grow even more in me. Keep me close in Your heart Lord and draw me closer to You. Sanctify and preserve me Lord. Help me to hear, receive, and abide in Your word and will Lord. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen. Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always.
ReplyDeleteMy God's not a quack
There's nothing He lacks
He picks up my slack
And always has my back
When satan attacks
He gives him a whack
Heads of evil He cracks
Only takes Him one smack
All the glory He packs
Only one with that knack
He will keep you on track
You will never look back
Amen, Amen, Amen to the glory of God the Father!!!
DeleteMaplewood NJ
And those are the facts!
DeleteThanks for sharing, Janet.
Amen and thank you for those words of truth.
DeleteFROM JOHN 17
ReplyDeleteJESUS' PRAYER FOR YOU!
✝️ When Jesus had finished saying all these things, He looked up to God His Father in Heaven and said, ...And now I am coming to You. . I have told them many things while I was with them so that they would be filled with My JOY! ...
♥🙏🙏🙏♥ Dear Heavenly Father God,
Thank You that it is Your Will for us to have JOY! Thank You that in all circumstances, with You, we can have overwhelming, abundant joy every day of our life. Thank You for being The Gift that continuously gives bounteously, and free of strings and hooks!
😊 Would You help us set our minds to enjoy this life that you gave us?
😊 Would You help us release You to begin enjoying You and singing like never before, O my soul?
😊 Would You make us more receptive to Your infinite Love and Joy than anything else?
😊 Would You help us to enjoy this life with You so much, we are enjoyable to be around?
I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Amen, Amen, in Jesus' name!!
DeleteMaplewood NJ
❤️️ 🎶🎶🎶❤️️ 10,000 REASONS by Matt Redmond
DeleteBless the Lord oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
The sun comes up
It's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass
And whatever lies before me
Let me be singing
When the evening comes
Bless the Lord oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
You're rich in love
And You're slow to anger
Your name is great
And Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness
I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons
For my heart to find
Bless the Lord oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
Bless You Lord
And on that day
When my strength is failing
The end draws near
And my time has come
Still my soul will
Sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years
And then forevermore
Forevermore
Bless the Lord oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name
Yes I'll worship Your Holy Name
I'll worship Your Holy Name
In fulfillment of Jesus' Prayer...that they would be filled with My JOY!...When we find ONE new thing every hour to be joyous about, then we can be close to 10,000 by this time next year. OK Prayer Warriors, Get on your marks. Get set. GO!
DeleteWhat a challenge Brie! A new thing every hour to be joyous about. I'll set an alarm on my phone every hour to remind me to thank God for what comes to mind to be joyous for. I need to focus more on what joys I have in my life. Praying that this task encourages me in my soul and with a lighter heart I'm able to walk through my day. Thank you for your great love for us Lord!!! Thank you for giving us your joy! I desire to dwell there!!
DeleteI'll shoot for eleven after each hour. The two ones together remind me of a gateway, now one to enter with gratitude and joy. Great challenge, Brie!
DeleteI just love that song and Brie, I love your challenge. I will start right now! Already thinking of so many. Amen Terri! The greatest one is that we are loved by Him unconditionally and He is our God, and the second is that we are taken care of. And the third that we have the peace that passeth all understanding and one more, He holds us and our dear ones in His Hands. Much love Sisters, and Brothers!!!
DeleteWhat a wonderful challenge! Joy is what we need now and to keep ourselves focused on the joy of the Lord is our strength.
DeleteJeanneP
Amen Jeannep
DeleteLoving Father, It is a day after the birth of our Savior, but the thanksgiving and celebration continues to Your glory. Thank You for sending Your only Son to earth to save us, giving us a great day dedicated to celebrating His arrival. His Blessed and Holy arrival changed everything. He became our Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Thank You for this special and unmerited gift You've blessed us with.
ReplyDeleteI am also thankful that You see me as someone who can be strong and courageous. So each day, I ask that You please remind me that You are with me always. Let Your constant presence inspire me and ALL others, to stay strong and steadfast in You, because Jesus came so that we may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood NJ
Dear Maplewood, Praying you are feeling well. Have a blessed day in His unchanging and sweetest presence, joy and peace. Joining in your beautiful prayer! Blessings and peace to you and yours.
DeleteAmen Maplewood.
DeleteOn the day after the celebration of Christ's birth, since the 4th century the Church has focused on the martyrdom of Stephen (Acts 6 & 7). In previous years, coming off the 'hang-over' of the glitz and glamor of the season, I really haven't been in the correct spirit to contemplate that event. This year, in absence of much of the 'fluff' of Christmas leaving me with the heart and soul of Christmas, I found myself more ready to enter into Stephan's undying love for his Lord and his undying love for others by praying for those who were killing him just as Jesus did, 'Lord, do not hold this sin against them.' (Acts 7:60). Upon celebrating God's love for me witnessed in the incarnation, Stephan's response is the response I must make; denying myself (its all about Him), taking up my cross (willing to die figuratively or literally to earthly ways in order to live for heavenly ways) and following Him (to act, speak, and think as He did). If I do and as I do, the words of the JC reading above will be experienced in all their fulness. God help me so to do.
ReplyDeleteGod be with you. With love, Bob
AMEN!
DeleteWelcome back dear Bob. We have held you in our hearts and prayers. Your past year’s posts have encouraged us, too. Love and peace to you and your family.
DeleteExperiencing more of the true meaning of Christmas, that meant so much to us this year, we are choosing to abstain from much of the 'fluff' of Christmas next year, leaving us with the heart and soul of Christmas again in 2021 and beyond.
DeleteAmen! So good to have you with us and thank you for your beautiful teaching. Your wisdom always leads me to realizing the fullness of God. You open my eyes and heart very well. God continue to bless you in every facet of your life and may the Spirit continue His mighty work within you. Much love.
DeleteThank you Bob! My maternal grandmother did not have any "fluff" during Christmas seasons. Her priority was adoration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ always. I never understood her like I do now after she has gone to our Lord many years ago. I tried Bob to rid of the "fluff"; I wasn't even able to be around my family due to covid but I went through the motions. I failed; I did spend more time in prayer and sang my heart out. Forgive me Lord..I tried and will keep trying. I know I have to break away and go to the mountain top as you did MadFox. Brie, I too will start thanking God for my blessings every hour. Thank you all my precious JC Warriors for sharing your heart and soul.
DeleteAmen Bob. Father, please help me rid these worldly ways, pick up my cross, and follow You daily. Help me to be more like Jesus and less like me. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen. Praise the Lord continually and always. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteBravo Bob! Thank you for your reflection. Amen
DeleteSo wonderful to hear your insight Bob and to read Maddox's "Amen". We as the JC family, as the entire body of Christ it is of utmost importance that we are one body and one accord. We have used up our leisure time and now is the time to dispose of the "fluff" and focus on the eternal things. This is why God has allowed this season. Prepare us Lord, to be ready for your return. Forgive me Lord for looking at myself too much, my eyes need to be on you!!!
ReplyDeleteAmen Terri! So true. Now is the time to separate the wheat from the chaff within our hearts and our lives and to put Him first. This year I will let go and let God!
ReplyDeleteAmen Bob!! Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteMy cup runneth over....thank you Dear JC Family for these gems. I am basking in the Love present here in each of you. What is left to say or give? (What? Norah, speechless??)...I am praying for each of you, so happy to see your name in THIS year again, Bob and all I can say to the rest of you is, if you receive even a fraction of what you give, your cup will be SO BLESSED!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Norah
Norah many times I have felt the same way. My words could not express any clearer or deeper than the things shared already. But please, please Norah don't ever be silent! It was your transparency and your everyday practicality that drew me in when I first found this blog. It was 3 years and 4 months ago that I first read this plog, I've sure had some interesting years.
ReplyDeleteBrie I did the "joy challenge" today.i set an alarm every hour. I didn't here it go off 3 times so I missed those. I made it through and I'm not going to bed crying thank you Lord!!! By your Holy hand I exist! Thank you for not turning away from me!!!!!
God Bless you, Terri! I thank you Dear Sister and I love that your made it on the challenge! Sleep sweet!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful devotion. The verses were perfect and encouraged my weary heart.
ReplyDeleteWhoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.
After Church Rick and I are bringing a whole lotta food to my Mom's in Brooklyn and my 2 sons and their families are meeting us there with my brother's family. We will wear masks but we will all be together. Thank You Jesus for a hedge of protection around all of us.
Praying for all of you that God will answer your prayers and mine. Thank You Father for making every little thing better. We trust in your healing and saving power. Thank You dear Jesus.
Amen Jeanne 🙏. Traveling mercies and enjoy time with your family and loved ones ❤. God bless.
DeleteThanks sweet Janet. Praying that God will take good care of you and shine much light on your path no matter what you are going through. He is by your side.
DeleteThank You Jesus. Praise God always.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Jesus is the Son of God! I find it difficult at Christmas time to separate Jesus' birth from His death. The one directly implies the other. While I am thanking Him for the miraculous way in which He was born, I find in the next sentence I'm thanking Him for dying on the cross for me. Jesus' unconditional Sacrifice started the moment the Godhead said 'This is the plan of Salvation', then rolled it out. Unconditional Love, Unconditional Sacrifice, my Jesus paid the price. Thank you my Lord Jesus.
ReplyDeleteAmen Peter. We are celebrating His birth but we must remember with joy that His death was the ultimate gift for us, given out of a true and perfect love for us and His Father. Amen. Thank You my Lord Jesus!
DeleteGood morning, God speed to those that are ready for movement. Just a note to say a prayer for all today, thanks JC Peeps.
ReplyDeleteThanks Audra! I know this is a hard time for your husband and Paul. God bless you dear sister and your family. Much love.
DeleteSo busy today. No time to read but I’m praying for all of you . On our way for one more family gathering at my Mom’s.;Be blessed in His presence. God bless your day. 😊💗
ReplyDeleteIt's been difficult for me to post. I have much to tell you about what's been happening but I don't have internet for my laptop right now. Praying for all of you and your loved ones 🙏 ❤. God bless.
ReplyDeleteWhatever is going on, dear Janet, is not too big for our Lord to handle. Praying that God is taking care of every problem and detail of your life and leading you to the new open door that leads to comfort, peace, contentment, joy, healing and fulfillment in Christ. Trusting in His faithfulness in your life dear sister. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteI, we, are praying for you, Dear Janet. And, I thank you for your prayers. God knows the details. Love to all of you, JC Family.
ReplyDeleteLove to you dear Norah. Praying with you for Janet, and for you and your new little grandchild.
DeleteMy Lord, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace---All Praise goes to You. The manger is empty and so is the tomb. Jesus, You didn't stay there, You're alive today, our Emmanuel, "God is with us." Thank You, Lord, that in both seasons of celebration and in seasons of brokenness, you're still with us. Thank You for Your daily Presence in our lives. We are assured Your heart is towards us, Your eyes are over us, and Your ears hear our prayers. Thank You that You surround us with favor as with a shield and we are safe in Your care. AMEN and AMEN.
ReplyDeleteAmen and Amen dear JJ! Thanks for that beautiful prayer! We are perfectly loved even with all our imperfections by the God Who hears us. Hallelujah!
DeleteBlessed and resting in His love and care.
Thanks JJ. Amen and Amen, Again and Again!
DeleteI just want to thank you for this blog. What a blessing to be able to access Jesus Calling on my phone (though I have the hard copy of this precious first edition) and be blessed by the prayers n comments! I pray you will keep this blog alive for years and years to come.
ReplyDeleteHow do I become part of the JC family? Please let me know. Thank you.
Welcome Anonymous! We're glad you are here! You ARE already a part of the JC Family.
DeleteMany of us arrived by the powerful workings of God's Holy Spirit.
Continue in your Love for God, others, and self, praying continually. Actually using the daily devotions and associated bible passages everyday that you can, giving and receiving support, positivity, encouragement, honesty and prayers, can enhance your JC Family experience! A warm and hearty Welcome in Jesus' Name. Amen
Welcome :)
DeleteDear Anonymous --- Joining the JCFAMILY/WARRIORS in a GREAT WELCOMING to this AWESOME JCFAMILY!!! Saying a GREAT AMEN to Brie's post. (She has SUCH a way with words. Love you, Brie!) Always thrilled to learn of family members. I wonder how many are out there. And, just a GREAT THANK YOU to Paytonfamily (Chris) for all the work you have done to keep this blog going! We so appreciate you. Great blessings to you and your family, and Great Blessings to you, Anonymous! May our Precious Lord guard your steps, and may He open new doors for you on this beautiful day! In Jesus's name-- For His Honor and for His Purposes, AMEN and AMEN. JJ
DeleteThe welcome mat here spans cyberspace, glad to greet you, Anonymous! Blessings, all. ♥️🙏
DeleteAmen! You were led to be a part of our JC Family! Welcome dear Anonymous! May God bless you and your dear ones. We were all led here by our faith and God’s grace, and His Word of truth. Trust in Him and His promises always. God bless you!
DeleteThank you all for this Blog and Jesus Calling. I have been reading daily for about 10 years. It is an awesome way to start the day with a reminder of the BIG picture and be thankful for all our Lord has done and continues to do to care for and love us. Yesterday, today and for ever!
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Dear Jt ---- Not sure if this is your first post. I don't always get every post read. Nevertheless, thrilled to see your post! Love your Spirit! My Lord, thank You for being Jt's Stronghold, their Refuge and Savior. I pray You will bless them in all areas in their lives! And, Lord, we praise You for You are worthy of all the Glory, the Honor and the Praise! In Jesus's name, AMEN and AMEN.
DeleteAmen and Amen dear Jt and Anonymous. He is Unchanging and Perfect and we are all blessed to belong to Him. God bless you both in all things. We stand together on the Rock that never crumbles. Hallelujah
DeleteThank you Dear Heavenly Father, for your many many blessings. Help me to continue to understand and believe that these blessings are a true gift from YOU, to me (and all of us!). In thanksgiving I will continue to have an open heart to receive, and to demonstrate my gratefulness with honor and praise in words and behavior to You forever. Amen.
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DeleteAmen dear ABC! May we always come to Him with open hearts of faith, with gratitude and praise, ready to receive all He has to offer. We are the sheep of His Flock and His beloved children.
DeleteAmen dear Peter! Jesus is the only Christmas gift that keeps on giving right into eternity.
ReplyDeleteThank You Father for loving us so much that you gave us Your only Son, and the Hope of Salvation. We have been changed and redeemed and we are so grateful.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
What a wonderful God we serve—He is The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, The Source of every Mercy, and The One Who so wonderfully comforts and strengthens us in our hardships and trials. And why does He do this? So that when others are troubled, needing our sympathy and encouragement, we can ZEALOUSLY pass on to them this same help and comfort God has given us.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all Prayer Warriors who joined in, and/or prayed for this ZESTY ADVENT ADVENTure.
You have given us a whole new vocabulary of upbeat positive words to use; Words that are truly attributes of Jesus Christ.
Instead of word bombs beginning with A, B, D, F, S, etc., which invite satan in and block 🚫 God out, we now have an alternate and ready reference of everyday Godly Words which tend to welcome God in and block 🚫 satan out, making us more receptive to God's consistent, constant, and continual Love.
This radiant knowledge transcends all understanding. It transforms every fiber of our being: renewing our mind, cleansing our heart, and invigorating our body.
From A to Z, Heaven's vistas opened up before us--granting us glimpses of His Glory.
Didn't know it was possible, and for me it wasn't, but The Holy Spirit kept nudging me to try, reminding me, With God, All Things Are Possible!
Luke 2: 13-14
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly Host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!”
Thanks Be To God, from Whom ALL Blessing Words flow and flow and flow and...
Much ❤️ and Many 🙏!
In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
A GREAT THANK YOU, Brie, for leading us into the ZESTY ADVENTURE of GIFT WORDS!!! It has kept me on my toes and I loved it! Great Love and Blessings to you!!!
DeleteYes JJ. Our Godly Actions begin with Word Gifts that continuously give bounteously, with no strings attached.
DeleteI wondered if Zfuntastic was going to join us today... Shouting out a prayer that all is well for a blogger we haven't heard from in quite a while 🙏
DeleteAlong with Audra, we invite you to come in Z, knowing you are still enfolded in JC Warrior love and prayers!
DeleteZ is a hard word gift but God adds "Zest" to my life! Love Him and you all. Very busy day today. Praying God answers our prayers and brings us healing, joy and peace.
DeleteI gift, my Lord, this day the "Z" word ZIKLAG. What do you do when all hell breaks out in your life? I would encourage you to look at the story of David, his followers and their encampment at ZIKLAG. In 1 Samuel 30 it tell us that while David and his men were out to battle, the Amalekites raid ZIKLAG, burned it down. They captured the old, the women, and the children and took everything that David and his men owned. When David and his men returnred to ZIKLAG they were devastated, to say the least.
ReplyDeleteThe situation turned very dark quickly and David's men wanted to kill him. So what do you do when all hell breaks loose?
We are told, "but David found strength in his God." David found strength in God with Prayer, Psalms and Being in the Presence of God. God showed him a path forward and David and his men were able to recover ALL that had been stolen from them. This doesn't mean everything returns to normal. It does mean God gives you strength and perspective so you can keep going forward.
Our time with God in God's WORD and in Prayer is ESSENTIAL! There may come a time our very life or that of a loved one may depend on it. We need to have in place a regular practice of finding strength in God.
We keep at it. We keep praying. We keep in God's WORD! He ALWAYS CAUSES US TO TRIUMPH!!!
AND GOD ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS WINS!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
Great Blessings, Love and Abundant Life to this INCREDIBLE JCFAMILY!!!
JJ
ZIKLAG - WOW! Words Of Wisdom, thanks JJ.
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Today I learned about ZIKLAG and what the word ZIKLAG means in Hebrew: winding; bending.
ZIKLAG, zik'–lag (Hebrew) --winding; bending; flowing; outpouring of a fountain; pouring out of water, i.e., our journeys!
I pray for His Trail for us to follow, and His Path to lead us as we ZIKLAG through this world. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Oh, Brie, you are such a blessed wordsmith!
DeleteThank you Brie and JJ for all your wonderful words and encouragement. You are both blessings indeed 🙏.
DeleteLove learning about ZIKLAG. I missed the introduction to the Advent Adventure, but did notice when I tuned it that there was a lively discourse about words starting with the same letter. But ZIKLAG describes my past few days. I tested positive for COVID on the 22nd, which meant we had to cancel all of our Christmas plans -time with family and friends. And my husband tested positive yesterday in Christmas. But through it all I experienced an outpouring of love from others and being forced to stay in and be quiet, I focused more on the gift of Jesus. Thank you Brie and JC family.
DeleteGet well soon healing prayers are coming your, and your hubby's way right now, PEBGDesigns. So thankful you were able to use your ZIKLAG time for experiencing an outpouring of love from others, staying in and being quiet, focusing more on the gift of Jesus! And that's what it's all about! Much ❤️ and Many 🙏!
DeleteamaZing!!! LOVED READING THIS!
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Joining prayers for God's healing of you and your dear husband in gratitude in Jesus' Name. Amen. You focused on the gift of Jesus and He knew it.
DeleteAs you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. (Colossians 2:6-7). I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain. (Galatians 2:21). This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law,or by the hearing of faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh? (Galatians 3:2-3). My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. (John 10:27-28). As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. (John 15:9).
ReplyDeletePlease continue to pray for my daughter Camrie she is in a rehabilitation facility. She suffers from chronic insomnia and anxiety. She has a 3 year old that loves her so much and doesn’t understand why her mommy can’t come home. Ask God to comfort my daughter and granddaughter and give them peace. Also, if she needs meds to get on track to give the Drs and therapists wisdom in providing proper care for her. Thanks everyone!! ❤️🙏
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous -- You have my prayers for your daughter, granddaughter and your whole family. I go to The Throne of Grace and intercede in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ.
DeleteDear Anonymous, lifting up your daughter and granddaughter. Thankful your daughter is in a place where the doctors can find the best solution for her anxiety and insomnia. Praying for peace for your granddaughter as she waits for her mom. Praying for wisdom and peace for you as you trust God.
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Dear Anonymous, we too have had a loved one who suffered from anxiety and accompanying sleep issues. Restful sleep was a first step on the path to recovery. That path has been a journey but we have walked along side her. Your daughter and granddaughter are blessed to have a woman of faith by their side. "The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." May God bless you and your family this day and everyday. John H.
DeleteJoining in prayers with all the JC Prayer Warriors for a healthy Camrie, her daughter, and all caregivers and medical providers. There will be Answers because He is The Provider. I will continue praying until you say stop. When you can, let us know as you see His Light coming through the cracks. In Jesus' Name! AMEN!
DeleteExpecting our good Lord will provide all the healing and peace for this family in need. God bless you all!
DeletePraying with our family hear that God will lead Camrie to all the help she needs in resolving her anxiety and receiving all the peace He offers. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteAmen, anonymous! My friend Diane is in a similar situation. Please add her and her family to your prayers of comfort and peace, and wisdom for her doctors and caregivers to choose the right treatment for her. In Jesus name l pray. Amen. 🙏🏼
ReplyDeleteDiane and all connected to her are covered in Prayers For Diane's Complete Healing. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
DeleteMay God heal Diane of her anxiety and problems too and bring her and all those who need help the proper treatment and amazing healing only He provides.
DeleteCovering all prayer requests today with the mighty Word of God and adding traveling mercies for all who may be coming or going today.
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