MaggieBelle

Beloved–

The Lord is my shepherd … I am the good shepherd, I am the door of the sheep … I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.  (from the Bible)

At age 26 I “found Jesus.”  I use the term “found” loosely.  My prideful heart and I “CAN FIX” any problem attitude kept me from the abundant life he promised in his word. What I have learned is to ignore the enemy’s clanging cymbals, bells and whistles and listen carefully for the whispering of the Holy Spirit.  Always praising the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

But as for me, I shall sing of Your strength; Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning, For You have been my stronghold And a refuge in the day of my distress.  (from Psalms)

I was exposed to the gospel message from the approximate age of 3 until at age 26 when I finally, frantically cried out to the Lord Jesus Christ. The enemy’s constant chanting at my pride caused me to reach the pit of despair. Then the Lord reached down and strengthened my faith; as I cried out he answered me.  I pray for you to desire to be aware of how much Jesus loves you.  Always praising the Lord God Almighty!

Luv Ya!

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 …  Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever …  (from Psalms)

Praise the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 

Praise God the Father who willingly gave his only beloved son to be the sacrificial lamb.

Praise God the Son who shed his blood on Calvary’s tree to pay my debt of sin.

Praise God the Holy Spirit who by his power defeated death raising Jesus Christ to life.

Allowing me to know that even when sorrow comes in the night as I say adieu to a beloved family member,

I know JOY WILL COME in the morning.

Celebrate the life of my friend Katy.  I met Katy when I moved into her neighborhood; she wrapped her arms around my family, showing us where to find the best cuts of meat and the freshest bread.  She always had a smile and oh could she sing, even when we moved away from each other she would call and sing to me.  She was a believer; she knew that the blood shed on Calvary’s tree by her savior, Jesus Christ, was the ransom needed to pay her debt of sin, covering her in His righteousness.  She always sheltered in the Most High so that she could abide in the shadow of the Heavenly Father, God Almighty. Today, the shadow has lifted and she can see her savior face-to-face!  Weeping may come in the night but JOY comes in the morning!

Beloved–

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. (from Proverbs)

When I first read verse one of the 14th chapter of Proverbs I stopped reading and started praying, “oh God I never want to become a woman like that.”  With that thought in mind and continuing to read the book of Proverbs I soon realized that the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart were more dangerous to my relationships than my actions.  Now my daily prayer is, “oh heavenly Father, seal my lips and never let me say or think anything that is not from you.”  I pray for you to desire our triune God’s thoughts and words over your own.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives … And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness …  we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words (from Proverbs and Romans)

Even after I was saved (and understood fully what had happened) I continued to pray in a stiffnecked and hard hearted attitude. I was oblivious of my refusal to trust the plan of the Lord God Almighty above my own.  I pray for you to desire to trust our triune God completely.

Luv Ya!   

Beloved–

But when Pharaoh saw that there was relief, he hardened his heart and did not listen to them, as the Lord had said.  (from Exodus)

Whenever I think of Pharaoh’s response I think dumb bunny.  Lately, I realize that my stiff neck and hardened heart for a very specific prayer request caused me to not be willing to accept that the Lord was working out HIS plan for me.  I pray for you to not be like Pharaoh and me but to know that the Lord loves you and he’s got your back!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere …  (from Acts)

As a new believer I didn’t understand how my triune God functioned; all I knew was that  when I was desperate and cried out to my heavenly Father, he answered. Now I know that the Holy Spirit has been guiding me since the moment I cried out in faith for his help. I pray for you to recognize that still small voice you hear is your loving heavenly Father calling you.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

But the words you speak come from the heart—that’s what defiles you. (Matthew)

As a new believer I soon learned that my sharp tongue decried my Christian testimony.  It is one thing to ask for help to not speak critical words but it takes a change of heart to not even think a negative thought. Loving an enemy means giving up my pride, for me not at all easy.  I pray for you to delight yourself in the Lord so that he will give you the desires of your heart. Always praising the Lord God Almighty. 

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.  (Psalms)

Such comfort those words create in my heart; they lift a heavy weight from my spirit.

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.  This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.  For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. (Psalms)

Such comfort those words create in my heart; they give me freedom from fear and the knowledge that the enemy can never gain victory over me. I pray for you to Praise the Lord God Almighty and that he is All Powerful!

Luv Ya!