MaggieBelle

IBeloved–

“Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sins are put out of sight.  Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of sin.”   For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.   Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. (from Romans)

I was ecstatic at my good fortune at “finding” Jesus.  Then I learned I had done nothing of the sort.  Not my desire, not my faith, not even my belief were of my own volition, but all were God the Father’s gift of grace.  He chose to give me the desire to look for him.  He chose to give me faith in my search.  He chose to give me the knowledge to believe.  I worship the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit … because he chose for me to do so.

I pray for you daily to be aware of the Father’s calling on your heart.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!  I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. I will be filled with joy because of you.  I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.  (from Psalms)

I’m still feeling overwhelmed by Sunday’s celebration.  The joy of knowing that no matter what happens (earthly speaking) my soul is safe in the arms of the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

I pray for you every day to know that the Father, Son and Spirit, although in perfect harmony and community, want you to be a part of that community by accepting as a gift from God, through the Spirit, the sacrifice of the Son on the historic cross of Calvary.

Luv Ya!

Beloved, “He’s Alive!” —

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation,  and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay …

So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world …

For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God.  (from 1 Peter)

I pray for you daily that the WORD is so precious to you that you can never get enough.  I pray that you refresh your heart and soul with the memory of the first time you understood the WORD and the true knowledge that God, your Father loved you so much that, he willingly sacrificed his only beloved son on the cross to pay the price of your sin debt.  That every hour of everyday you praise the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Happy Easter !!

Beloved—

My father taught me, “Take my words to heart.  Follow my commands, and you will live.  Get wisdom; develop good judgment.  Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.

For the Lord sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes.  (from Proverbs)

“Do you understand my words, DO NOT walk in the water without your boots!”  That was the umteenth time I had spoken to my son about boots, water and his only pair of shoes.  I also, learned a lesson about my daily Bible reading and the need for my heart and mind to understand his word and to apply it to my life.

I pray for you everyday to understand God’s word and to keep it at the top of your thoughts at all times,  Always worshiping and praising the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!