MaggieBelle

Beloved–

Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us . . . So God created human beings in his own image.  In the image of God he created them . . . (from Genesis)

“In our image” and “To be like us…’’   The triune God made choices.

So, because we are human beings, we are able to make choices.  We can choose to be sad or glad, angry or forgiving, turn our own way or follow him.  Our choices come from the inside out, not from our outside influences. I pray for you to constantly be aware of the choices you are making and marvel at the God who is . . . Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart. (from Proverbs)

Even though I’ve not spoken the words, that ruin relationships, I was thinking them in my heart.  Along with watching my tongue, I need to change my attitude and the way I think. I can’t or won’t but God can and will!  I pray for you to desire the transformation of your heart and to praise the God who is . . . Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything. (from Proverbs)

Learning to keep my mouth shut has proved a very difficult lesson for me to learn. But now, more often than not, I am able to stop the words before they leave my tongue.  I had to ask God to help me to think before I speak; then I had to learn to trust God’s plan over my own “good judgement.” Therefore, God gets the glory! I pray for you to desire, above all else, to glorify the God who is . . . Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.  (from Romans)

As a new convert to Bible study, my vision of this verse was Disney-fied from the first time I heard and read it. A magic wand would make me acceptable — but even then, I knew that I wouldn’t be perfect.  Now I know that, my thinking about the way to live my life was all wrong and my gracious Heavenly Father, God, was willing to change my way of thinking. As veteran Bible reader I have “aha moments” on a regular basis. I pray for you to have moments where you know the REAL God and not the one you thought he was.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.  And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. (from Romans)

I gained my salvation by believing that, God the Father took the death of his son, Jesus Christ, on the cross as payment for my debt of sin.  When trouble and disaster overtake me like a storm, then I cling to the foot of the cross, thanking Jesus for peace of mind and heart and for his love and protection.  But, when a world of calamity and overwhelming anguish and distress engulfs me like a cyclone, I call out to God, my Father, to hold me tight through the storm. I pray for you that, you too, can call out to Jesus to hold you in his arms, praising the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!