MaggieBelle

Beloved–

As a new Christian I decided to read the Bible through.  I took the number of chapters divided by 30 days and chose to read that many pages each day.  It took me 6 days to read chapter 119 in Psalms with its 179 verses.  It has become one of my favorite Psalms.  Following are excerpts from verses 75 to 100 that I use to pray God’s word back to him.

I know, O Lord, that your regulations are fair;  you disciplined me because I needed it.  Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant.  Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight…Let me be united with all who fear you,  with those who know your laws… Your eternal word, O Lord,  stands firm in heaven.  Your faithfulness extends to every generation,  as enduring as the earth you created.  Your regulations remain true to this day,  for everything serves your plans.  If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery.  I will never forget your commandments,  for by them you give me life.  I am yours…Even perfection has its limits,  but your commands have no limit. Oh, how I love your instructions!  I think about them all day long.  Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide.

I pray for you daily that the Word will become your constant companion; that a day without it will feel empty.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

It’s Wednesday on Thursday!  I’ve spent the last 3 days preparing my house for the fumigators…we have termites!  It just part of living in Southern California but who would want to live anywhere else?  

When I thought about being homeless for the next 4 days it made me think about the Israelites.  What would it be like to be homeless like they were and yet unafraid.  Me, I get anxious when the newspapers and magazines are stacked together.  My moto is a place for everything and everything in its place.  I’m totally spoiled!  

Then I remember it is not about me and I need to keep my eyes on him and not on me.  I am blessed beyond measure because the Lord made me for his purposes.

Not to us, O Lord, not to us,  but to your name

goes all the glory for your unfailing love and

faithfulness.  All you who fear the Lord, trust

the Lord!  He is your helper and your shield.

He will bless those who fear the Lord,

both great and lowly. From Psalm 115

I pray daily for you and for me not to lose sight of the reason for our lives.    

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

I was overwhelmed with shame and gratitude as I heard the song sung by the worship team; the words struck my heart so deeply that it wiped away all my frustrations and petty complaints.  I keep hearing the words in my head frequently throughout the day reminding me that God is right beside me and he is always in control.

I have a maker

He formed my heart

Before even time began

My life was in His hands.

He knows my name

He knows my every thought

He sees each tear that falls

And he hears me when I call     

I have a Father he calls me his own

He’ll never leave me no matter where I go

I pray that you will recognize the truth of these words in your own life.  As I pray for you each day, I pray that your relationship with the Lord will grow stronger and heart encompassing.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

COME, LET US SING TO THE LORD!

LET US SHOUT JOYFULLY TO THE

ROCK OF OUR SALVATION.

THE LORD HAS REALLY RISEN!  *

*from Psalms & Luke

I pray for you daily that you KNOW that Jesus is alive!  He cares about what you care about, every detail.

Happy Easter!!!