Do not be surprised by the fiery attacks on your mind. When you struggle to find Me and to live in My Peace, don't let discouragement set in. You are engaged in massive warfare, spiritually speaking. The evil one abhors your closeness to Me, and his demonic underlings are determined to destroy our intimacy. When you find yourself in the thick of battle, call upon My Name: "Jesus, help me!" At that instant, the battle becomes Mine; your role is simply to trust Me as I fight for you.Ephesians 6:12
My Name, properly used, has unlimited Power to bless and protect. At the end of time, every knee will bow (in heaven, on earth, and under the earth), when My Name is proclaimed. People who have used "Jesus" as a shoddy swear word will fall down in terror on that awesome day. But all those who have drawn near Me through trustingly uttering My Name will be filled with inexpressible and glorious Joy. This is your great hope, as you await My return.
English Standard Version
12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
I Samuel 17:47
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and that all this assembly may know that the Lord saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the Lord's, and he will give you into our hand.
Philippians 2:9-10
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9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth
I Peter 1:8-9
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8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
My Prayer
Jesus, help me. The name of Jesus has power and thank you that I can call upon it and it means something. Thank you for the peace that the name of Jesus brings. I don't want to be a product of my surroundings, but help me to trust always in your promises. Some days are good, some days are bad, some days are simply there, but keep me consistently walking with You, praising You and calling on You for help. Thank You for being there and being my help and carrying me. Forgive me for listening to your name be profaned and just accepting it, whether its watching a movie, a show, or just in life. Lord, in fact it saddens me that Your Name is so easily forgotten of its significance. Help me and strengthen me to champion it.
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What a beautiful name it is, what a wonderful name it is, what a powerful name it is, the name of Jesus Christ our King!
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DeleteThank you, Jesus.
DeleteThank you Jesus...for being Jesus
DeleteThis song played in my head also 😁
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DeleteAmen! 🎶 Jesus is the only name to remember!
DeleteAmen!! Jesus! The Name above every other name! <3
DeleteYes! Thank you Rebecca! Amen
DeleteIn Jesus name amen!
DeleteWhat a promise! "all those who have drawn near Me through trustingly uttering My Name will be filled with inexpressible and glorious Joy. "
DeleteI'll have what they're having, thank you Jesus! Be blessed in hope today friends, it's real. ♥️🙏✝️
Absolutely Amen!
DeleteDear Jesus forgive me also for allowing myself to listen to Your Name and God’s Name be taken in vain. Help me to use Your Power within myself to turn off or avoid any movies, songs, conversations that abuse Your Name. I sat through a terrible movie the other night and it was so uncomfortable yet I didn’t listen to You nudging me to turn it off. Please forgive me and give me Grace to receive Your forgiveness. Help my family not to use Your Name in vain either. Thank-You Jesus for saving me in Your Name I pray Amen 🙏
ReplyDeleteGood thinking 😂
DeleteWhen I’m in a conversation with someone who uses Jesus Christ’s name as a foul expression, I always very quickly chime in with the words, “IS MY SAVIOR!” to finish their sentence.
DeleteWhat is sad and amazing is that in the middle of many current "battles", I fight for hours before I realize I didn't first offer the situation to God. I forget to utter at even the most basic and simple level a prayer! Stop and at a minimum say "Jesus help me." His love for us and His promise to protect those who are in His flock, is how to be at peace in our current circumstances. Pray pray pray! Lord hear my prayers, Amen.
ReplyDeleteNow at last, when struggling, I pray the Lord's Prayer or the Jesus prayer until I listen or re-organize my thoughts in a determined faith approach.
DeleteI need to do better at this. Jesus will help any struggles fade. Thanks for the reminder. I wish I didn't need reminders, but I do. KS
DeleteGood morning, Mad🦊! I'm a bit ashamed to admit I need a reminder of "the Jesus prayer". Would you spell it out here so I can better commit it to memory? Perhaps it is something I think of by another phrase but none the less, one a prayer warrior should not have to inquire about 😉
DeleteJESUS! JESUS! JESUS!
DeleteNothing to be embarrassed about... learned only in past few years.very old 2nd century I think... "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner."
DeleteWhenever I find myself in a situation that gets me angry or upset, I reel it in because I must include Jesus. When we are letting our emotions get the best of us, we are following the flesh instead of the Spirit. We must realize that Our Lord is always with us and we're not facing those volatile and difficult times alone. He is with us to calm our hearts so we can react in a way of peace, no matter what.
DeleteYesterday I found myself in yet another argument with my 15 year old daughter. I simply prayed 'Father, please help' over and over. Such a peace came over me and no more argument. I must always remember the fight is with the enemy, not with my teenager. Praise God He is for us, who then can be against us.
DeleteUnknown, I had the same talk with myself when I replayed some mean things said and done by church ladies. I reminded myself, it had nothing to do with what they did and said; it had everything to do with satan trying to groom and lure me to start thinking negatively. Not today satan, I choose not to participate. Plus I didn't want to cause Mary more hurt by hurting her Son. Out loud, I said Jesus, I need Your help. Jesus would you please help me! And He did! YEAH!
DeleteI am so lost without Him!
DeleteDidn’t realize how lost I was until I found Him
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ReplyDeleteI love this simple, great prayer..."Come Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner.
ReplyDeletePlease come and fill me with your spirit and light. Amen.
In Matthew 8:5-11, a story is told of a centurion who came to Jesus on behalf of one of his servants who was seriously ill. Jesus response appears to be immediate, “I will come and cure him.” In a great act of humility before Jesus, the centurion expressed his unworthiness to have Jesus enter into his personal domain. With absolute confidence in Jesus, the centurion asked Jesus to just speak a word and his servant would be healed. Such a total confidence in His being, especially from someone who was labeled as pagan, wowed Jesus. When I speak to Jesus on behalf of others, He is more than willing to act. The question is, do I have the confidence that He will and is healing whatever is the need I have brought before Him? The centurion began his request by addressing Jesus, “Lord...”. His absolute confidence is summed up in how he addressed Jesus. As I address Him as Lord, may I have absolute confidence in using His Name. Anything less runs the risk of using His name in vain.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thank you Bob.
DeleteGood word right there, Bob!
DeleteAmen Bob! Thank you for that truth. He is our Lord and Savior above all.
DeleteABC, Loved your simple prayer.
Amen amen. My struggles aren't with God's ability it's with my faith. The fact that my worthiness doesn't affect his willingness It's one of my many struggles. I'm praying and believing for God to change my mindset. Please pray with me for healing of my mind. On my own I'm unworthy but through the Lord I am worthy. Praise be to God our father through our Lord Jesus Christ.
ReplyDelete"People who have used "Jesus" as a shoddy swear word will fall down in terror on that awesome day. But all those who have drawn near Me through trustingly uttering My Name will be filled with inexpressible and glorious Joy. This is your great hope, as you await My return."
ReplyDeleteCome quickly Lord Jesus.
My Father, my Father, I worship You this morning in spirit and in truth, for great is Your faithfulness. Thank You for new mercy.
ReplyDeleteAs I struggle with trying to comprehend why certain things arr going on, I ask for Your Peace that surpasses all my understandings to rest upon me as I step out today. I ask the Holy Spirit to guide my thoughts, my words, my actions, but live through me, think through me and love through me. I cast all my concerns at the foot of the cross and ask for perseverance in the days ahead. I cry out, JESUS Help me! I need You and I TRUST You!
You've said to me: "For I know the plans I have for you ..."
(Jer. 29:11). Your Promises are all YES and AMEN. I claim them all in Jesus name.
JC family, notice that this December has
5 Sundays
5 Mondays
5 Tuesdays
These three days dovetails into the other. Therefore, I pray with you that the God of Heaven, the Most powerful, will grant you 5 remarkable, undeniable and sustainable miracles this December.
Follow him deliberately, count them one by one until they are complete. In this 'abundant of harvest month', may joy and peace of the Lord be your strength. Thank You Lord!
Stay Blessed.
Maplewood NJ
Thank you, Maplewood. A beautiful prayer.
DeleteThank you Maplewood! Beautifully said!
DeleteAmen! Leaning on His faithfulness day by day. His joy and peace are my strength. Thank you sweet Maplewood!
DeleteThank you dear sister,
DeleteWaiting on the Lord dear Maplewood, for more miracles and more answered prayers.
Lord Jesus Christ your name is beautiful. Larger than any mountain, purer than the whitest snow. Your name stikes fear in your ememies and is a place of solace and comfort to those that believe in you. Thank you for being Loed ovet my life. I love you, Amen
ReplyDeleteBeautifully prayed. Amen Mark!
Delete"Our God is able to do immeasurable more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us "(Ephesians 3:20). Whatever you are going through, no matter how long it has been, regardless of how hopless it seems, no matter what you have tried before, God is able to set you free. Words activate the Holy Spirit or demon spirits to perform what is spoken. So, in the Name of Jesus I speak life over my JC FAMILY and their loves ones and break curses spoken over any of us by other! I thank you Lord for delivering All from any demonic stronghold. I pray Father God you would change HEARTS from stone to flesh and plant Your seed in our HEARTS, so we are grafted to the True Vine, Your Son. I pray that the fruit that we produce is pleasing and acceptable to You. So, I cry out to God right now for freedom that Christ has set us free and we will not be burdened again by that yoke of slavery(Galatians 5:1). AMEN and AMEN
ReplyDeleteThank you, JJ. Amen and amen!
DeleteJJ - AMEN,PTL, HALLELUJAH!!!
DeleteAmen! JESUS my Lord and Savior. Thank you JJ.
DeleteThanks JJ. I am joining my prayers in with yours to speak life over my JC FAMILY and their loves ones!
DeleteJoining in your beautiful prayer dear JJ! Amen!
DeleteAmen!!!
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AMEN & AMEN! I echo that prayer JJ. NO force of evil can resist the ALMIGHTY Name of Jesus. So all JC Blog followers, in the Mighty Name of Jesus be healed right now of illness and disease. Illness and disease of any sort or kind, I command you in the Holy Almighty Name of Jesus Christ the LORD of our lives, begone and never return. So let it be in Jesus Name.
DeleteAmen &Amen! Hallelujah! Begone in the name of Jesus!
DeleteI echo JJ’s prayer as well. The name of Jesus is above all else, and sets us free! I say those words, in the name of Jesus I am healed, whole, set free..
DeleteI thank God and claim the victory for myself and others. Fear has no hold over me. In Jesus name I receive the healing that He has already given me!
What a powerful and timeless prayer sweet JJ! Thank you!
DeleteThere's power and great Healing in the Name of Jesus! Halleluia!
Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,
Thank You Father for healing of all the weaknesses in our JC Family and their dear ones in the Name of Christ Jesus, our Risen Lord. Amen
Thank you JESUS! HALLELUJAH!
DeleteThe one thing I would add to the prayer of December 3, 2019, would be to send a strong hovering of the Holy Spirit over each JCFAMILY and their loved ones, to do creative miracles to open eyes, minds, hearts, souls, spirits to encounter and receive God's truth and word. Holy Spirit, reveal to them their true identity in Jesus Christ! In Jesus' name AMEN and AMEN.
DeleteThe Holy Spirit is our best friend and is eager to help. He clears away negative energy and helps us to bear good fruits. He gives us boldness and performs healing miracles. He is the Spirit of Truth. He illuminates,
gives clear vision and guidance in the direction we need to go. He reveals God's word, is our Comforter and is our ever present Super HELPER! You can send the Holy Spirit every day to hover over your loved ones, till you see the breakthroughs in their lives. Great love to my JCFAMILY and Great love to my best friend Holy Spirit! JJ
Amen! Thank you so very much!
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DeleteAMEN and AMEN!!
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Jesus I trust in you. Keep JC family safe and pour your amazing grace over them, JC powerful prayer warriors. Hear their prayers; send your holy spirit. Thank you sweet Jesus. Mateo is ill with cough; he loves his little brother and can't stay away. Jesus I trust in you. Thank you, I love you.
ReplyDeleteAmen and Amen! Praying for all on here. Jesus, I trust in You. CO
DeleteJesus, Name Above All Names
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Savior, Glorious Lord.
Emmanuel, God Is With Us.
Blessed Redeemer, Living Word.
Singing along with you anonymous, love this song! Thank you for posting it.
DeleteJesus is indeed Emmanuel, God with us!
Stay blessed.
Maplewood NJ
Singing with you dear Maplewood. Amen! God is always with us. I rest in His unfailing faithfulness!
DeleteI sing that often, precious words, keeps my mind on Him.
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DeleteHelp me Jesus! Thank You Jesus! You are my Everything Lord ♥ 🙏. Praise the Lord continually and always.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear Janet. He is there to strengthen and uphold you with His mighty right Hand.
DeleteADVENT Message 12.3 and the 'sub' officially yields to Pastor Bob!
ReplyDeleteAs I struggled with a topic, I re-read today’s JC’s words as envisioned by Sarah. Two sentences impacted me: “Do not be surprised by the fiery attacks on your mind.” AND “My name will be filled with inexpressible and glorious Joy.” Looking through Advent musings, I found at least one small common 12/3 scripture (Luke 1:31) used on Advent Calendars. It and the story seem to tie today’s JC (albeit it loosely) with the advent thoughts/prayers, I’ll share here regarding the scripture on Mary, His amazing conception, and this inspiring season for no fear and strong faith as servants of God. Luke 1:31: "You (Mary) will conceive and give birth to a Son, and you're to call him Jesus."
In Luke 1, an archangel, Gabriel was sent to visit Mary, a mere teenager. Interestingly, Mary, seems unbelievably mature in this amazing dialogue with a spiritual being. In fact, Gabriel’s appearance apparently didn’t move her to the point of fear/fainting, as perhaps you and I might! He first and immediately tells her that the Lord is with her, that she has special grace, and to not be afraid. But then, he says she would bear a Son and to name Him, Jesus. Did Mary exhibit the first part of today’s reading? Would a teenager about to marry an “older man”, in a tradition, not of her choice, not resent the “attacks” on her mind? Wouldn’t she be questioning God with: Why me? Why hasn’t a young man of means and looks selected as my husband? But no, she accepts in her heart to be the wife of Joseph. Faith, pure and simple. God knew that she would not be frozen in fear at the daunting task of having what would be viewed as an illegitimate child, and the potential consequences from Joseph or her family. The “fiery attacks" were pushed aside with her TRUST in the Lord as her faith met up with God’s plan explained by this mighty archangel.
Second thought was that “My name will be filled with inexpressible and glorious Joy.” Surely, there was JOY when told that she would bear a child and that He would be the Son of the Most High AND He would be given the kingdom of Mary’s forefather, King David, AND He would rule over the House of Jacob forever. But even so, to ask without fear, “how can this be, I’ve remained pure?” is simply amazing. The archangel clarifies that God had given a baby to her cousin, Elizabeth, formerly barren and well past childbirth years. God would do a miracle with her as well. Mary embraces this new paradigm and has joy, declaring boldly to Gabriel, “I am the Lord’s servant!” As we contemplate Advent, how can we be like Mary, remove fear and be our Lord’s servant? I pray that we all in this very strange period in history for America and the world, emulate Mary in this very poignant way: Fearless, Faithful, and Servant-Leaders. And it is okay to question God as shown by Jesus’ mom. Perhaps an Advent Resolution? or for the “slow to learn?" New Years! Praying for all here… especially for a hole in a heart being successfully closed to keep our sister Jeanne healthy. Godspeed and Amen.
And for Brie, I was listening to my Christmas Playlist today at Chemo, and so I'm sure that influenced my Advent post. Amy Grant's, Breath of Heaven is simply an excellent summary and truly beautiful music.
DeleteThank you our brother MadFox for your lovely message for Advent. It is very thoughtful and good. Praying for all here as well. God Bless you and yours!
DeleteThanks Madfox.
DeleteGoing to check it out now.
I got snagged on the song and music of "Thankful" by Alexander Delgado, from the CD titled WORDS OF LIFE
Love You and always praying for you along with our entire JC Family
Listened to Beautiful Breath of Heaven. Thank God Mary said "Yes, Lord" !
DeleteThanks for the Advent Post, MadFox and the music to accompany it.
Thanks for your post about Mary. Every time I read this on passage, I am amazed by her courage and faith that God would provide especially given that she could shunned in her society. I also remind myself to be grateful for her response. Thanks again.
DeleteWonderful message, MadFox. So many beautiful thoughts. Blessings always to you. Strength for your chemo. Thank you. KS
DeleteAmen! Thank you Madfox!
DeleteI started a bible study of the Gospel of Luke yesterday and reading about the angels visits to Zechariah and Mary made me realize how afraid I would have been.
I am so amazed by such courage and faith as PEBG said.
Hallelujah!
Keeping you in prayers Madfox.
Blessings from France
BFF, I am also in a Bible Study of Luke. Starting Dec 1, we are to read one chapter a day. Since Luke has 24 chapters, on Christmas Eve we will have finished reading the whole life of Jesus through Luke in preparation for Jesus' Birthday celebration on Christmas Day.
DeleteThis is so wonderful, to gather in trading like, praying for mad 🦊 and Jeanne this morning and all those who need healing. With Mary on our minds, I happened across part of a TV special last night from rockefeller center. Dolly Parton sang "Mary Did You Now". It was beautiful and moving. Gratefully launching me into the reason for the season! ✝️
Delete* gather in reading Luke.
Delete" typos this morning! "Mary, Did You Know"
DeleteYes Audra, we also saw Dolly sing Mary Did You Know and replayed it 3 times! It was beautifully moving and thought provoking. I can not begin to imagine Mary's pain when she saw her good Son at the 4th station on His way to Cavalry. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, help me not increase Mary's pain with words and actions that hurt You. Amen
DeleteThank you dear MadFox! That was a wonderful teaching and that song, Breath of Heaven blessed my heart! Thank you. I also covered Luke in my Bible Group. I usually put his verses on my Christmas cards too. Audra and Brie, I just love that song Mary, Did You Know! Amen Brie, what a burden for dear Mary to see her Son suffer. May we be as obedient and accepting of God's will in our own lives.
DeleteYes Brie I heard about that and I want to do it too! I'm still on chapter 1 so I need to catch up
DeleteAnd yes Mary Did You Know is such a beautiful song!
God bless you all!
Blessings from France
This happened to me yesterday. After the 4th attack, I caved in. Today is a new day with a clean sheet of paper, so I will start afresh. Jesus I need Your Help! Jesus please help me!
ReplyDelete...Do not be surprised by the fiery attacks on your mind. When you struggle to find Me and to live in My Peace, don't let discouragement set in...
Brie, Exactly on point, we will always have obstacles; but Jesus promises in Him, through the Spirit, we will receive love, mercy, and grace from our Father. As CS Lewis would write how this works, as the Trinity, truly is a miracle and beyond our conceptual abilities (in my view) in this existence. So miracles happen in the present! In something as simple as our praying... embrace it and find peace in Him. Amen
DeleteYes! I trust you Jesus! Battle stations in defense of all that is true and just in Jesus name!
DeleteI understand those attacks. I had a bad experience after my procedure because they put me on a bed with absolutely no support. It was as if my lower back was in a soft hole. They told me I had to stay still for 4 hours. I let them know I would not able to unless they fixed the bed. A kind woman brought a pillow to put underneath me which helped a lot. God is always there guiding the situation. Amen and Halleluia! He fights our battles and He is victorious. Yes MadFox. We must stay right here in the present. Miracles indeed do happen in the present! I'm feeling His sweet peace and comfort right now. I pray you feel it through your chemo treatments dear brother.
DeleteLoving Father, Thank You for the power and authority of the name of Jesus which belongs to me and all born-again Christian. Matthew 28:18 tells me that before He ascended to be seated at Your right hand, He proclaimed: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” He has all authority and He delegated it to me to go into the world and spread the gospel, casting out demons in His name. Father, put someone in my path or my thought today, to tell them of Your love, peace, glorious joy and the blessed gift in knowing You through Your Son Jesus and calling on His wonderful name. Thank You for the Peace in having a Savior and applying His powerful name to every situation that I ever will face. Thank You that this is my ‘great hope as I wait on His return.’ Thank You Lord for Jesus.
ReplyDeleteBlessed be the God of all creation, who has given us His Son whose name is above every name on earth and beneath the earth. The name that at ‘the end of time, every knee will bow, in heaven, on earth and beneath the earth and every tongue will confess that He alone is Lord!’ The name of Jesus is a force so vast in its power that it triumphs and rules over any and all trials and problems. The devil and his demons flee from it, disease and sickness cannot remain in the face of it, lack and fear dissipate before it, and the power of every darkness is instantly shattered by it. Death itself cannot contend with it. This means that we can put the Name of Jesus to work in every and all area of our lives, no matter what it is! The name of Jesus is the very Word of God. It’s use can heal the sick, destroy principalities and strongholds, protects, provides, sends the devil and his demons packing back to the pit of hell and so much more!
During this advent season and beyond, may we experience the beauty of Jesus in new ways through worshiping Him and speaking His name with confidence and authority because of what it can do! JESUS, JESUS, JESUS!
Many Thanks to all those lifting Jane up in prayer for the loss of her only child. She is broken, but very appreciative. God bless you!
Jeanne, I thank and praise God for a favorable outcome for you.
Staying in prayers for you and Landon
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Maplewood, praying for Jane. "Lord Jesus, scoop this precious mom up in Your loving arms as You tenderly soothe her aching heart, whisper sweet comforting words to help her through this loss of a beloved daughter". Amen.
DeleteAmen amen !! Thank you Jesus. You are all we need.
DeleteContinue prayers for Jane and all JC warriors
Blessings from France
Thank you Maplewood, your post blessed my day. Continuing all prayers alongside the JC warriors.🙏
DeleteThank you dear Maplewood. I am blessed that the procedure was successful and Jesus remained with me throughout and guided the doctors and every situation.
DeleteJoining in prayer qith my sisters here for dear Jane's comfort and guidancea and for Landon's tests and good results.
Amen
Thank You Lord for success in Jeanne's surgery. Thank You for the quick recovery and the healing coming her way through Your loving hands. You are awesome & mighty to save! Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thank you Lord for healing our dear sister Jeanne. Thank you for covering her with your precious blood. Hallelujah!
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Thank you Lord for your amazing healing power. Thank you Jan and BFF. Glad we get to do our victory dances today! I am so blessed to be able to say once more, I have seen the amazing power and faithfulness of my God. Thank you for all your prayers!
DeleteBless you dear sis.💞
DeleteYes Jeanne I'm so glad and thankful for your succesful procedure! Hallelujah!!
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So very thankful for each of you. Singing God's praises for Jeanne's successful surgery and quick recovery. Praying for you sister, Maplewood and that she knows she'll see her daughter again - whole, healthy - for Eternity. MadFox, your Advent sharing is a blessing as well as the song! Continued prayers for you, Brother, as you get through this next round.
ReplyDeleteThings were jolly around here last night as the Grands finally got to trim the tree. I have so many ornaments at the bottom that it makes me laugh. I felt very peaceful and thankful to have them here and though I can rearrange it later - let them have fun! Other than a bump on the head from a flying toy, all went well.
Let us dodge the fiery darts today as we go about Your business, God. Let me be the Light for people who call and show me ways to help
Love and Blessings, JC Family!
Thank you dear Norah! Praising Him with you. Praying with you for all of our JC Family. God is the greatest Healer and can change any situation to good. Do not be afraid.
DeleteDear Norah, Your tree must be beautiful because there's so much love in it. You are a bright light to us all!
Amen Norah! Echoing Jeanne's comment! Love you all
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God Bless you, Sisters in Christ! It's been a fun (funny) day. I sent my IT person who I talked to at 8:00 a.m. a picture of the tree with most of the ornaments around 3' up from the ground! GOOD LAUGH! Received a report that Charlie's bump was just a small bruise now and he's fine (the victim of the 'flying toy.'). Put a wrap on my last case about a half hour ago and I'm signing off. Love and Blessings to all of you. Jeanne, you are doing good? BFF - have you had your procedure?
DeleteWhat a beautiful name. J E S U S! ❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteOh so love that name!!!
DeleteLord, Thank you for the power Your name brings when I call upon You. Help me to remember that You are always there, never leaving my side. Jesus, I need You each day, especially when this world closes in on me. Please forgive me when I hear Your name being used profsnely and saying nothing. I want to speak up for You but sometimes I don't know what keeps me from doing so. Jesus, thank you for where I am in life right now. It's far from perfect or comfortable but I know it's exactly where I should be in Your plan for me.
ReplyDeleteAmen Mark!
DeleteHe is guiding you day by day. All you need to do is stay in His presence and do your best to stay in His favor.
Audra et al: in case you miss reply on the 2018 post... The Jesus prayer... learned only in past few years. very old, believe its 2nd century... "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner."
ReplyDeleteThanks to you MadFox! I now know that prayer has a name.
DeleteThanks MadFox, I also didn't know that prayer was the Jesus prayer.
DeleteThank you mad🦊 I'm in good company!
DeleteThanks MadFox! I still use that prayer today. God bless!
DeleteStill loving this simple, great prayer..."Come Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner.
ReplyDeletePlease come and fill me with your spirit and light. Amen.
Sorry for the bit of "embellishment". Love the simplicity! Amen
ReplyDeleteI want to tell you about the last couple of months. I had been experiencing very bad swelling in my legs, arms and I was short of breath. It was horrible. I kept praying daily and when I woke up on Friday morning I had this thought pop in my mind when I opened my eyes that a medication I have been taking (unrelated) is too many milligrams daily. I didn't know why I had this thought because it came out of the blue, but I knew it was from God so I heeded His message and I cut my dosage in half daily and the swelling has gone and I'm feeling like myself again. Thank You Jesus! The power of prayer and faith is the most wonderful thing. Thank You Jesus for my healing and blessing from You. You truly are the miracle worker. Praise the Lord continually and always.
ReplyDeleteWOW how amazing! How great is Our God! Thank you for sharing this Janet! Another reason to dance and praise our Father in Heaven! Hallelujah!
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His eyes are on the sparrow 🤗
ReplyDeleteLove that this is the last thing I'll read tonight, Janet! And BFF, and Jan! Love to all of you. Great witness, Janet....listen to that still, small voice.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Norah
Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out. (John 12:31). Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil. (Hebrews 2:14). But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power. (Acts 2:24). The God of peace will soon crush satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (Romans 16:20). You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. (1 John 4:4). But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. (Romans 8:37). but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57).
ReplyDeleteAmen, amen, amen! Wonderful to read such Precious verses. We are Kids of the King of Kings; He had given us His Authority to use His Authority. Let's use His Authority today, to bring down strongholds- spiritual or physical, to heal the sick, to declare and bring into being promises He has given but not yet received. All for His glory and the extension of His Kingdom.
DeleteBeautiful encouragement sweet Janet! I appreciate all the wonderful verses you post that lift and inspire me. God bless you always.
DeleteAmen Peter! We are well equipped to face our new day because He has empowered us in Christ and has given us our daily armor to protect us in every situation. Halleluia!
This time of year I can see the constellation Orion in the night/early morning sky. His distinct belt of three stars is a beautiful reminder of the armor I need to don each day. I also smile as it makes me think of all of you, a prayer army of warriors always on the watch. Come Holy Spirit!
DeleteYes Audra, At night, I can see Orion too. And first thing in the morning, I also don the same armor.
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Heavenly Father, thank You for Your very precious name, that stops evil in its tracks. Your name is the ultimate power against evil. I praise You Lord. You are my amazing grace and mercies daily. Thanks be to God always. Thank You Jesus. Thank You for all my benefits and blessings Lord. Thank You for all You are doing in and through my life and the lives of others. I may not understand Your ways or doings, but I trust in You Lord and I stand in awe of Your magnificent wonder. Your name is above all names. You are the most high God Almighty, my wonderful counselor, my Father, Lord, rock, redeemer, friend, love, provider, and Savior. You are my everything. Thank You for being in my life. I need and want You with me always and forever. You complete me. As long as You are with me Lord, anything is possible. Quiet my mind and remove any and all bad/wrong thoughts and replace them with only good thoughts of You Lord. Reprogram my way of thinking to be like Yours Lord. Help me shed my worldly ways, thoughts, and desires. Continue to transform and mold me into Your image. I'm not perfect (far from it), but You love me unconditionally. Grant me the grace and mercy needed for this day. Help me to walk, hand and hand, with You, through this day, and look at it like an adventure. Help me to enjoy the moments of the day and not rush through things just to "get them done". Thank You Jesus. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
ReplyDeleteJoining you in your perfect prayer! So blessed to be loved so completely in my brokenness and imperfections. Jesus, remind me to stay in your Presence today and please keep holding my hand through it all. Praying for you dear Janet that your pain has subsided and God is guiding you to a very sweet future.
DeleteGoing to Brooklyn very soon to take my Mom for her 2nd Shingles shot and spend the weekend with her.
I'm so grateful to still have my dear 93 yr old Mom who is such a mighty Prayer warrior and a true blessing to me. Thank You Jesus!
Wouldn’t it have been wonderful to have seen Jesus when he walked on the earth? Let me ask you a purely hypothetical question. Suppose you could be transported back in time to view any one part of Christ’s life, which one would you choose?
ReplyDeleteHis Transfiguration and His Ascension into Heaven!
DeletePS And His Clearing out the Temple! Yes, indeedy!
DeleteAmen Brie we will be standing together at the Transfiguration 😊
DeleteWhen Jesus appeared to His deciples in the upper room.
DeleteThe feeding of the 5000.
Amen Sisters! When I lie in bed I pray my dreams will take me to Him so I can hear His sermons and look upon His face.
DeleteTough question. I would have liked to witness with the woman at the well.
DeleteWOW..what a question! I would love to see ALL of His life, like a movie - nothing left out. But if allowed to choose one and one only it must be what reduces me to tears, absolutely floors me, makes me a sobbing, blubbering heap and that is when the Lover of my soul was crucified. I couldn't bear to look at Him, yet I am irrisistably drawn to look at Him, to see His agony for me and to see the love, the love light in His eyes for me. Grace, Grace, GRACE.. Outrageous Grace of God. Indelibly my name is Graven/Chiseled/Tattooed into the palms of His Hands with/by His Love, Grace, Mercy. Blesséd Savior Jesus.
ReplyDeleteJesus, Jesus, Jesus; there's just something about that name.
ReplyDeleteMaster, Savior, Jesus, like the fragrance after the rain;
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, let all Heaven and earth proclaim
Kings and kingdoms will all pass away,
But there's something about that name.
Kings and kingdoms will all pass away,
But there's something about that name.
Amen! Thank you! Beautiful words and song dear Sassy Mom!
DeleteThis rendition is so very moving:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRggVWwsfL8
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DeleteFirst Friday in Advent
ReplyDeleteI will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I will hope in him. (Isaiah 8:17)
But there will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. (Isaiah 9:1a)
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shined. (Isaiah 9:2)
For some of you, this may be a difficult Christmas because of a loss during the year or a particular circumstance that is causing you great heartache and in all do respect, Jingle Bells is not cutting your grief. The LORD’s face appears to be hidden. You are not the first to go through this experience. The great poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow had a similar experience. From his despair came the words of I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. I found this video on YouTube and it speaks for itself. This is nothing more that needs to be said. I share it in love for you in your pain.
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Longfellow's Christmas - Edward K. Herrmann and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
With love,Bob
So happy I can enjoy this twice. What a lovely Advent gift Bob has given us.
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ReplyDeleteLongfellow's Christmas:
https://youtu.be/XJQ2ajszyhU
Very moving! Such a beautiful performance of one of my favorite Christmas songs.
DeleteLet the bells ring! Beautiful share, Bob!
DeleteI've gone all around the Son to get back to your Advent sharings in both word and music, brother BOB. I was excited for Advent to come, in anticipation of them. The repeat is still as beautiful and as encouraging. I am thankful to God for you and your gifts that keep on giving year over year over year over.... In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteWhen I was a little girl I lived by a sheep farm while growing up. Mr. and Mrs. Price owned the farm and always allowed me to play there and always had time to visit with me, and so we're like a second family to me. The sheep always came to me when I called them, and while some were skittish, they never seem to run off. I loved to feed them grass, give them water, and my love. However, one year when I was about 11 and feeling only, my friend and I put food dye in their wool, not realizing that this would be taking away from Mr. and Mrs. Price's livelihood. When Mr. Price had asked me about it, I lied and told him I knew nothing about it.
ReplyDeleteYears later after my first child was born, I came back to visit them. When I had the courage to tell them what really happened to their sheep, Mr. and Mrs. Price just laughed and said, that they never could figure that one out as to what happened! It was a grievous sin to me, and I was so relieved to get it off of my mind. Before I left, I had asked Mr. Price to take me out to the barn and show me the sheep, he took me out to the barn, and in stark contrast to what I was expecting when I was a kid had changed: The sheep all scattered and ran from the barn. It struck a chord in my soul that day to what Jesus had taught me: Number 1 was, that if you have something weighing on your heart that your sorry for, even if it takes years to come to the Lord, it's never to late to make amends. He is constant, and there always ready to take you in his arms for his forgiveness. And the second lesson that the Lord had taught me was the "sheep" know the sound of my voice, and will come. By not tending, "my sheep" over the years, they no longer knew me, but be rest assured, if any of you out there need the comfort of the Lord, he's there for the taking. In his Love, I share with you.🫂👣🦋💖
Thank you for sharing your heart with us Min Ahadi. What a release to seek forgiveness and receive it. We all fall short but God's mercy endures even till the end of time.
DeleteAmen, the comfort of the Lord is available to all who sincerely seek it. Halleluia!
Butterfly love, where was this farm?
DeleteAsking for a friend named Price 😉
DeleteMarion,Ohio, dear Audra 🐑💖
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ReplyDeleteKeith Green's "OH LORD YOUR BEAUTIFUL."
Thanks for sharing that pretty song, dear Butterfly love! Amen! What unimaginable joy we will receive when we can finally look upon His Face!
ReplyDeleteThis JC reading today reminds me that spiritual warfare is alive and well in our society. Please dear lord give me the strength to rebuke the evil one and his ways. I am safe in knowing YOU are with me every step of my daily journey. Remind me to....."call upon My Name: "Jesus, help me!" At that instant, the battle becomes Mine; your role is simply to trust Me as I fight for you..." Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Trust in Jesus. He is a very present Help in times of trouble. He fights our battles. Greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world.
DeleteYes we are, ABC, and I need the armor of God and strength to keep my mind protected from where it so easily goes to make it all personal.
ReplyDeleteJust watch as mainstream media can't ignore the growing popularity of The Chosen's Christmas movie that debuted last night! The series is a beautiful depiction of the life of our King, making it relatable and endearing especially to the likes of this family who are familiar with scripture. I hope you will look into it and share with others. Could be a most powerful Christmas gift of hope this year!
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A gift that keeps on giving dear Audra.
DeleteSo is Jesus! Thank You Father!!
ReplyDeletePraising His Holy Name and trusting in His Way. Praying for my brother in law’s friend John who is on life support and his wife Pam!
ReplyDeleteDear Father, Your Words are true and Your Promises are reliable. Thank You for making a way to save this good man John who loves You and trusts You and bring peace to his good wife Pam in the Name of Christ Jesus. Amen. .
Joining in prayer with you Jeanne. May our heavenly Father place His healing hands upon John and revive him. Grant strength, comfort and peace to his wife Pam as they are enduring this time in their lives. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏.
DeleteIn prayer dear Jeanne for John & Pam. Dear Lord touch John with Your healing hands. Attend to every detail of this circumstance & bring him to a place of full recovery. May Pam feel Your nearness, Your steady, loving arms calming the storm around her. In Jesus' name I pray. AMEN.🙏🙏💞🌈
DeleteThank you Janet and Jan for your sincere and powerful prayers for John and Pam. We know our Way Maker is Almighty and nothing is too hard for Him. Trusting with you for a miracle. Thank You Jesus.,
DeleteBehold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the powers of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. (Luke 10:19).
ReplyDeleteFor thou we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:3-5). Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. (James 4:7).
DeleteAmen dear Janet.
Delete1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
Amen Janet and Jeanne!
DeleteHeavenly Father, thank You. I praise You Lord always. Thank You for granting us the power of Your mighty name. Help us to believe in it with all our hearts, minds, and souls. Let us KNOW that You are fighting for us and that we can call on Your precious name at ALL times. Help our unbelief. Your Word is living and true and You are sovereign over all things. Remind us of Your influence Lord. I praise Your mighty name Lord! You are our God Almighty -- You and You alone! There is no other God but You! In Jesus name, I pray, Amen 🙏. Thank You Jesus 😊.
ReplyDeleteAmen!!! Thanks and praise to our Mighty and Amazing God Who is Greater than any situation or infirmity. He knows our hearts intimately and loves us with an everlasting and unconditional love. How blessed we are that He goes before us every day making every rough place smooth, and shining His bright light in the darkness. I’m gonna give Him my reins today and do my best not to yank them back. Lead me Lord!
DeleteFeeding on the word of God &, prayer. Bless you sister💞🙏🌈
ReplyDeleteYes dear Jan! Our sweet Janet always feeds us with good spiritual food! We are grateful and encouraged. 💗🙏😊
DeleteRest now, knowing the battle belongs to the Lord. Even though we cannot see him, we trust and believe that his promises are true and that he has a good plan and purpose for those who believe and have been adopted into his kingdom, forever loved and protected by the Father.
ReplyDeletePeace, prayers and blessings.
Shalom🙏
Amen
DeleteBeautiful encouragement dear Rich. Amen. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHolding very tight to God’s Unchanging Hand. My grandson needs prayers and now I need prayers. I was with my 4 yr old grandson Gabriel yesterday making ornaments and having fun and doing the Macarena and he was fixing my hair for like 20 minutes with hair clips and combs and I found out this morning that he tested positive for Covid. I have the biopsy of my eye scheduled for 12/14 and now I don’t know what will happen. I must tell my surgeon I was exposed to Covid. I’m so upset. God knows how I feel. Praying He will make things right. My grandson has a cough and a runny nose. I wish my son had tested him before he dropped him off with me. But what’s done is done. God is with me. May He keep us from getting sick. And make a way for me to have my eye surgery. This lump is getting bigger. Thank You Jesus.
ReplyDeleteProverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths.
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!
ReplyDeleteTo CELEBRATE the 3rd day of this CELEBRATORY month, I plan to give Jesus "C" gifts of:
COMPASSIONATE
CARING to all I
COME into
CONTACT
with today, because whatever I do for the least, I do for Him! In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
I gift my Lord the word candle --It is light from God--His Life-Light. It is Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Truth, Knowledge, Understanding, my spirit; Salvation! HALLELUJAH!!!
DeleteBeautiful gifts to the Lord. I immediately thought of COMFORT. He is such a comfort to me and knows me through and through and loves me just I am. He really knows how we feel and reads our hearts. That is such a comfort to me. Thank You Jesus, my Light, my Truth, my Salvation, my Comfort!
DeleteI'll give others the gift He gave to me and to all of us -- Covered and Comforter! Covered in His blood and having the Comforter (the Holy Spirit) given to us!
DeleteAmen Janet! Covered by the Blood of Jesus, and Helped by the Comforter! We are well taken care of! Hallelujah!
DeleteCleansed! Hallelujah I've been cleansed by the cleansing power of Jesus' blood. I can go forth & tell others, "come! All ye who are heavy laden, be drenched & cleansed by the blood of the Lamb!". Hallelujah!🙌
DeleteCHOICE. Choosing to know Jesus, study Jesus and be like Jesus is my game CHANGER. ✝️♥️
DeleteCHERISHED!
DeleteCELEBRATE
COMPASSION
CARING
COME
CONTACT
CANDLE
COMFORT
COMFORTER
COVERED
CLEANSED
CHOICE
CHOOSER
CHANGE
What a Choice Bouquet
We gifted Him with today!
Saw this, wanted to share it.
ReplyDeleteThinking about Jesus' disciples how they felt --- ALL IS LOST ---After Jesus was Crucified and GONE from their sight, GONE from the world. It APPEARED to them, All was Lost...
Just as things appear to us as things continue to intensify and get worse and worse. But remember how Jesus showed up on the Road to Emmaus. Joining the disciples asking them, "Why are you so distraught...". Jesus SHOWED UP UNEXPECTEDLY, OUT OF THE BLUE. The RESCUER / REDEEMER
SHOWED UP!!! Luke24:13 HALLELUJAH!!!
GOD WINS! satan loses! THE END!!!
Amen JJ! Isn't that just like Him! Oh, yes! We serve a Mighty God!
DeleteHallelujah JJ, AMEN!
DeleteIt May Be Midnight or Midday. He may not COME when we want Him, but whenever He COMES, we're glad to see Him.
DeleteJesus ALWAYS SHOWS UP. Always.
And we know where Jesus is concerned, There's No Business Like SHOW Business!
In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Amen to that, dear JJ! He Wins because He is Greater! Our Mighty King Whose Reign is Forever.
ReplyDeletePsalm 24:10
ReplyDeleteWho is this King of glory?
The Lord of hosts,
He is the King of glory. Selah
Psalm 145:1
I will extol You, my God, O King;
And I will bless Your name forever and ever.
Isaiah 33:22
For the Lord is our Judge,
The Lord is our Lawgiver,
The Lord is our King;
He will save us.
Amen Jeanne 🙏.
DeleteKing of Kings & Lord of Lords! Glory to His name!
DeletePreserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust. (Psalm 16:1). The LORD will fight for you and you shall hold your peace. (Exodus 14:14). Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:6). God is our refuge and strength; a very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1).
ReplyDeleteAmen. Great encouragement, dear Janet.
DeleteJC Warriors, please pray for Tracy. She's filled with depression and anxiety and she's struggling right now with many different problems in her life, but she's also working on wanting to receive Jesus into her life. She needs prayers and I know that all of you are prayer Warriors. Thank you so much. And thank You Jesus 😊. God bless!
ReplyDeleteMy Papa God -- I come boldly to Your Throne of grace and ask You to move upon Tracy's heart
Deleteto accept the Truth of Christ. Give her a heart to know You, that You are the Lord, so she will be Your people and You will be her God. She WILL NOT miss her destiny, but she WILL BECOME a living testimony of the saving power of Jesus Christ. Help her through her challenges and Light up her pathway with Your Life--Light through the crooked places. Pleading the Blood of Jesus over her. In Jesus's name, To God be the Glory Forever and Ever, AMEN and AMEN
Joining warrior JJ in her powerful prayer for Tracy. Scoop her up Lord from the hands of the enemy & the flesh that wars against the Spirit! Hallelujah!🙌🙏🌈
DeleteJoel 2:32: "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."
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I love the daily posts be all the JC warriors. Until you know that life is war You cannot know what prayer 🙏 is for. Let us keep allowing the Holy Spirit to lift up Jesus in us to bring to an upside down world
DeleteLord, lifting up Tracy to You. May she realize that You are way and the only way. Please surround her with your love and place prayer warriors close to her.
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Claiming JJ s prayer over Tracy and all nonbelievers. Selfishly, especially those I know and love. ✝️🙏
DeleteJoining in prayer with all of the above. The Holy Spirit can definitely crack open oyster shells sirrounding our hearts and release the softened heart to Him. In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
DeleteJoining in all prayers for Tracy and adding her to my list. May God open up her heart to Him so she will be able to receive all the joy and peace in believing. We pray together that she will be Changed by knowing the Lord and He will heal her of her depression and anxiety. He has a sweet future for her because she is His dearly loved child. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteWhile in trouble, depression, debt, with fear in the pit of your stomach, addictions, destructive relationships. In the middle of all your troubles, call on the Name of the Lord Jesus. He WILL save you.
ReplyDeleteJoel 2:32: "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."
https://youtu.be/UCRHK7XZkqc?si=G_tzG3kmKNE2Qit_
Psalms 34:4-8 New Living Translation (NLT)
In my desperation I prayed, and the LORD listened; he saved me from all my troubles. For the angel of the LORD is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him. Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
Amen!
DeleteThank you Peter for sharing scripture in Joel 2 --- one of my
DeleteALL-TIME favorite chapters.
Amen dear Peter! Call on the Name of the Lord and you will be saved. He inclines His Ear to us and He is faithful and loves us unconditionally. Beautiful verses and beautiful song! Thanks.
DeleteA beautiful version of Trust in You.
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