Beloved–
Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. (from Psalms)
I have learned that I can rejoice, even through my tears and frustrations of the deepest, darkest valley, because I KNOW that I’m not alone!
I pray for you everyday that, you will WANT to know and praise the God who is … Father, Son and Spirit.
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights … As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children … If God doesn’t discipline you as he does all of his children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really his children at all. (from Proverbs and Hebrews)
I can’t remember having “joy” when I was disciplined as a child. With hindsight I can see that I was a long way down the wrong road of disobedience. Now, I find my JOY in knowing that my God and King is quick to keep me from traveling very far down the wrong way!
I pray for you daily to know that the God who is … Father, Son and Spirit … is right beside you, right behind you and best of all right in front of you!
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
If you are not sure when or where you went off track, there is good news. Because of our heavenly father’s everlasting love and grace, you can start a new memory today!
Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s! (from Psalms)
I pray for you everyday that you don’t have to “go back.” That you are continually following the Holy Spirit’s leading every morning and every night asking the Father’s forgiveness for where you failed that day. Praise the God who is … Father, Son and Spirit!
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
“Go back to where you know you were going straight,” said my sewing teacher and start from there. Sometimes, I think I’m sewing a straight seam– I look away from the guide just for a minute — and I find my seam is way off track. Now, when I begin to see that I’ve lost my peace of heart, I go back to where I know my heart was in sync.
I pray for you daily to learn to recognize when you are out of sync and to go back to where you had peace of mind and heart with the God who is … Father, Son and Spirit.
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline, whoever learns from correction is wise. (from Proverbs)
I recently, observed a father calmly and patiently discipline his child who was having a temper tantrum. Then I knew that my heavenly father was calmly and patiently showing me that his way is best for me.
I pray for you daily to praise God no matter what happens … the God who is–Father, Son and Holy Spirit!
Luv Ya!
MaggieBelle 