MaggieBelle

Beloved–

I continue to hear the words “And so I pray” interrupt my thoughts throughout the day.  I have often said that the power of praise and prayer is undeniable.  Yet my prayer life seemed empty until I decided to look at God’s word (the Bible) as a book of instructions.  His word is crystal clear that the Lord God is in control of all life (believer and nonbeliever) and his will and purposes will prevail.

Part of my daily prayer is from Proverbs 16:9 and Jeremiah 29:11: “Father God i praise and thank you that I can submit myself to you for all the time you need to shape me for YOUR purposes.”

I pray for you each day to love the WORD and be happy in Jesus’ love for you.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

I praise God for the crisis that caused me to confess my sin and seek Jesus as my savior.  For weeks I woke up every morning knowing that I was not alone.  As my everyday life continued without Bible reading or joining with other believers, when the next crisis occurred it took me 3 days to remember that I didn’t have to resolve the situation alone (not that I had any solutions) but that I could “cast my cares” on the Lord and trust in Him (1 Pet 5:7).   

Daily Bible reading of his word and becoming a part of a community of believers brought me to the point that I now have comfort and joy in all situations because I am constantly aware of his presence (Acts 2:25-26).  

I pray for you to have the same comfort and joy, no matter what, because you know he is right there with you.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

“So I pray!”  That phrase has been rattling around in my head all week.  As a new Christian I asked what does that mean, what does that sound like?  I can’t say my first thought was to read the instruction booklet; but soon it did occur to me (or was that my Lord leading me?).

Show me the path where I should walk…lead me by your truth and teach me…(Psm 25).  You know when I sit down or stand up…you know my every thought…I can never escape from your spirit!  I can never get away from your presence…(Psm 139).   Sincerely seeking his will/plan rather than my own is the best way.

I pray for you to take comfort in his word and submit to his control; it really is the easiest way.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

It’s one thing when there are individual sinners (numbers 17:31-33), it is another thing when a whole country sins (Genesis 19:24).  Even so, my passion for prayer is stronger than ever because when we pray in obedience to his word we are at peace in the very depths of our soul even when we are in the midst of what looks like a catastrophe.  So I pray!

Tomorrow our country celebrates its founding; beloved pray for our country and for God’s mercy.

Luv Ya!