MaggieBelle

Beloved–

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!  (from the book of John)

Recently, the Bible was presented to me from a different point of view., not as a self-help book or a rule book but as a story by an author about the Author so that I could get to know  the Author better.  The “book” tells the story of the Creator of the WHOLE WIDE world; how He created it in perfect harmony and how  much He loved me by sending his beloved son to the cross, who didn’t deserve it,  instead of me who did deserve it.  I am overwhelmed by the truth of such amazing grace on my behalf that I frequently break down in tears, because of His blessings on me.  The same is true for you, He loved you so much that He sent Jesus to the cross to pay your ransom too!

Luv You!

Beloved–

As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God.  I thirst for God, the living God.  When can I go and stand before him?  (from Psalms)

I was designed by God, my heavenly Father, with a specific purpose for my creation;  yet, he gave me Free Will.  I could choose His way or my own (better judgement) way.  I learned with many hindsight experiences that decision without consultation is not the best choice.  I still make decisions without consultation much to my chagrin but over the years I remember in time more often than not. I praise the Lord God Almighty for his grace and mercy.  I praise Jesus for sending the Holy Spirit to live in my heart.  What a creator we have in our Triune God!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened  and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him.  And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.”  . . . And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate who will never leave you.  He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth.  (from Matthew and John)

I have always written my Wednesday prayer letters (first by snail mail then by email)  from my personal point of view.  Hoping that  what I had learned would influence my reader  to see the benefit and the joy of having a Savior  like Jesus Christ.  That the Bible is written about Jehovah by Jehovah;  therefore it is a true and accurate description of who he is. That my creator created me with free choice allowing the Holy Spirit  (that comes to live in the heart of every new  believer) to guide and direct my life.  I am praying for you to desire to know  have a savior that is the Triune God.

Luv Ya

Beloved–

Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love.  Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins.  Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin.  For I recognize my rebellion; it haunts me day and night.  Against you, and you alone, have I sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight.  You will be proved right in what you say, and your judgment against me is just.  For I was born a sinner— yes, from the moment my mother conceived me.  But you desire honesty from the womb, teaching me wisdom even there.  Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.  Oh, give me back my joy again; you have broken me—now let me rejoice, don’t keep looking at my sins. Remove the stain of my guilt.  Create in me a clean heart, O God.  .  Renew a loyal spirit within me.  (from Psalms)

Some of the many lessons I learned from reading Psalms 51 a dozen times or more.  #1) God the Father loves me unfailingly. That  is to say I never have to worry that God the Father will ever get mad at me.  #2)  I am rebellious against God the Father even though  my  sinful cruelty usually is aimed at a beloved believer  of His.  #3)  That God the Father is the only one who can protect and restore my soul to perfection because he sacrificed his only beloved Son on the cross of Calvary to ransom my soul. What a triune God we have.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–  

When you walk, their counsel will lead you. When you sleep, they will protect you. When you wake up, they will advise you. (from Proverbs)

I learned that becoming a born again believer — a child of God — I was “pulled out of the hole” I was in.  I was also granted eternal life and a daily companion who will never leave me.  Let me be clear: an all powerful heavenly Father, His Son Jesus Christ, my personal Savior and the Holy Spirit as my 24/7 daily companion/adviser.  What a Triune God we have to save us and care for us.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.  (from Titus)

As I grew in knowledge of my savior I learned that he just doesn’t swoop in to save the day; he stays for the long hall.  He pulled me out of the hole that I was in then He gave me new life through the work of His son, the Lord Jesus Christ, on the cross.  He took out my heart of stone exchanging it for a heart guided by and obedient to the Holy Spirit. I pray for you to love the God who loves you so much He gave his only son as a ransom for you.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

 God is not a man, so he does not lie.  He is not human, so he does not change his mind.  Has he ever spoken and failed to act?  Has he ever promised and not carried it through?  (from the book of Numbers)

As a young Christian I felt lonely because my initial experience with the Holy Spirit had faded away in my conscious mind. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit I began to want to learn more.  One of the first things I learned was that God keeps his promises. It has been 60+ years and He has never failed me yet, not always what I thought was best but in the end His was the best decision. What a way to start the new year!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

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!

Beloved–  Start the New Year: praise the Lord no matter what is happening in your life, joy or sorrow.

And now you Gentiles have also heard the truth, the Good News that God saves you. And when you believed in Christ, he identified you as his own by giving you the Holy Spirit, whom he promised long ago. (from Luke)

As a new child of God I learned I was a sinner from birth, that I could never do enough “good” to pay for my sinful nature.  Only the sinless blood of Jesus Christ would prepare my heart for the Holy Spirit’s protection and guidance.  I pray for you too, to want the Holy Spirit’s mercy and guidance in your heart.

Luv Ya! 

Beloved–  have a blessed Christmas 

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God . . . For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children.   (from Romans)

I’m a sinner. I have a Savior!  I’m a child of God.  In my desperation I called out to God to save me.  I now know that it is true; as I was calling out to be saved the Holy Spirit was filling my heart with love and guidance.  Following his plan for my life makes me the happiest!

Luv Ya!