MaggieBelle

Beloved–

When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right. And what was the result? You are now ashamed of the things you used to do, things that end in eternal doom.  (from Romans)

Yesterday chaos attacked me; I let fear and pride control my mouth.  The instant the words were uttered I was overcome with shame and sorrow.  I had entertained chaos earlier in the day, but had walked away from it in my own strength.  Not once did seek the help of the Spirit. And so, when chaos came at me once again the sound was so loud I couldn’t I hear the Spirit warming me to “turn around and go the other way.”  Praise God for his mercy.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

For though by this time you ought to be teachers . . . but you have come to need milk and not solid food. For everyone who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness . . . but solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil. (from Hebrews)

I learn by repetition.  I lift weights to combat my infirmity — sometimes I feel I just can’t finish the complete set — however, I know I only need 2 more reps to complete the set.  So I keep on keeping on because I’m so close to the finish line. I pray, oh Father God, don’t let me be indifferent or lazy to my blessed salvation — I’m so close to the finish line.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house … then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit … (from Acts)

Upon reflection of my life I can see where the Holy Spirit was speaking to me.  There were two times of major crisis in my life when I heard “turn around and go the other way.” No, instead I continued to stumble down my own path to disaster.  I pray for you to listen carefully for the voice of the God who is … Father, Son, Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary. (from Hebrews)

With a trustworthy anchor such as this, knowing that God can not lie, that I can enter the holy of hollies because of what my savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, has done for me. What a blessed assurance from the God who is …. Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true.  Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises because of their faith and endurance.  (from Hebrews)

I pray oh Father, God don’t let me become indifferent to the Spirit’s leading or fill my mind with worldly concerns that I fall short of the finish line.  I pray for you to trust the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit, so that you will mature in your salvation.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

“I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters. I will praise you among your assembled people.  (from Hebrews)

I praise and thank you in Jesus’ name, Father God, because you are almighty, master of the universe and maker of heaven and earth.  I praise and thank you because you willingly sacrificed your only beloved son, you shed his blood on Calvary’s tree to wash away my sins, to pay the debt I couldn’t pay. Now, I can come boldly to your throne to worship you shoulder-to-shoulder with my Lord Jesus Christ.  Amen.

I am praying for you to praise the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. You must warn each other every day, while it is still “today,” so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God.  For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.  (from Hebrews)

I can remember, as a new believer, rearranging my schedule so I could make time to read my Bible.  Am I turning away from God when I take my first few minutes to check the weather, my emails and facebook on my handy tablet, instead of choosing those first few minutes to read his word on that same handy tablet?  Pray for me to ALWAYS put thee Almighty first. I pray for you to trust and obey the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

For the word of God is alive and powerful …. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes … Today when hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts ….  (from Hebrews)

When I hear his voice, I often miss the opportunity to follow through.  Usually, it is fear to say the right words and not to offend. I have learned to pray to hear and show me opportunities to speak about his love and mercy to me.  Praise the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.  (from Psalms)

When I slammed the door in the face of calamity and disaster, the Holy Spirit wrapped my heart within a cloak of trust and praise.  When worry and doubt tried to enter my heart, the God who is … Father,Son and Holy Spirit just pulled the cloak of trust and praise around my heart, tighter.  There is no other way but to trust and obey.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.  (from Hebrews)

As I hear neighbors and friends speak about calamity or concerns in their lives, I want them to know that the enemy has no power, when they “cast their cares,” on the Lord.

Sometimes I begin to think about my list of concerns, then I remember I have already put them in God’s hands, giving me the power to praise the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!