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Beloved–

But as I stood there in silence— not even speaking of good things— the turmoil within me grew worse.  The more I thought about it, the hotter I got, igniting a fire of words.  (from Psalms)

My prayer has been, “Lord seal my lips,” so that I know when to speak and when to stay silent. I have learned that even when I don’t answer in kind, my thoughts scream my response.  Now, my prayer is “Lord seal my thoughts,” so that I focus on staying in your shadow, heavenly Father, Lord God Almighty.  I pray for you to desire to focus your thoughts on our Triune God.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

“O Lord,” I prayed, “have mercy on me.  Heal me, for I have sinned against you.”  (from Psalms)

I say, don’t listen to the  adversary; I need to learn to recognize his attacks and fight back with scripture!  Where Jesus is the devil can’t be.  Covering myself with the armor of God (Ephesians 6:14-18). Immersing myself in the word of God just as I would use sunscreen at the beach to prevent sunburn.  Reading the story of David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:38-40).Knowing that my own armor is not strong enough yet, I need God’s armor to protect me from the enemy!  I must let go … of my own strength and commit myself to the will of the Lord God Almighty.  I pray for you to desire to know that the Lord Jesus is in you!  I’m praying for you to desire above all, to put your heart and hand in his.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

I said to myself, “I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say.  I will hold my tongue  when the ungodly are around me.”  But as I stood there in silence . . .  the turmoil within me grew worse. The more I thought about it, the hotter I got, igniting a fire of words:  (from Psalms)

I have had to learn, once again, that no matter how harsh an insult, it has to be met with kindness and forgiveness.  Retaliation only brings sorrow.  I need to focus on the God who is . . . Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

H A P P Y    N E W    Y E A R    M Y    B E L O V E D

… Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.  (from Romans)

The History of “It’s Wednesday”

The power of praise and prayer has been a passion of mine since I was a very young Christian.  As a church secretary, I took on the prayer ministry, especially for students and teachers at the preschool located on the church campus.

The prayer ministry came to include actual hands-on prayer, Wednesday was the designated day.  One particular teacher would often say to me “It’s Wednesday, isn’t it?”  When she resigned to return to school, she said she would miss our weekly prayer time.  I told her, “don’t worry I’ll email you your prayer.”

In her first emailed prayer I wrote on the subject line “It’s Wednesday” and the title just stuck.  I would like to introduce you to that weekly email known as It’s Wednesday, that began in 2003.

I’m praying daily for YOU and that you will fall in love with Jesus more and more everyday; He has taken out your heart of stone and given you a heart of flesh and blood … His blood!  

Luv Ya!