MaggieBelle

Beloved–

Everyday, I praise and thank the Lord for wisdom on how to be the kind of person he wants as his representative.  And he does 1, 2, 3.

[1]  Never oppose the truth but stand for truth at all times (2 Corinthians 13:8). Starting with me, myself and I.  [2]  I know the Lord made a specific plan/purpose for my life before the beginning of time (Jeremiah 29:11). His word gives me courage when I’m in the midst of chaos.  [3]  I ask the Lord daily to help me to love him more than the things of the world (1 John 2:15-16).  Choices to do what’s right rather than what’s expedient are made easier.  Usually, I want to choose “me” rather than “him.”   The best part is that I never have to hide!  He is all knowing (Psm 69:5-6a).

Daily, I ask the Lord to help you say, “I choose thee over me.”

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

My pastor asks, “How can we not worship the God that is?”

God is Almighty!  He is all knowing and yet he stepped down into humanity to be the innocent sacrificial lamb to pay a debt I couldn’t pay so that I could become his beloved child.  I know that everybody who reads the words above will interpret/understand them according their own mind set.  

If you only get one thing from It’s Wednesday; it is that God loves us not because we have the potential to be good enough (none of us can attain his goodness) but because he is good.  He is entitled to our worship and praise!

I pray everyday that you will recognize God’s right to your praise and adoration.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Babies want what they want or they cry incessantly (just ask any new parent).  That “baby” attitude can continue into adulthood in many ways even in a child of God.  But like any good parent would, my heavenly father reminds and guides me; life is not about me, myself and I!  He loves me, warts and all.

O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up.  You know my thoughts….  Psm 139

I pray daily for you to be constantly aware of his presence even when you feel alone.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Knowing that there was a purpose for my life–Glorifying God–made me want to know the “how to” part.  

KNOW WHO IS IN CHARGE

Proverbs 1:7  (NLT)  Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,  but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING

Proverbs 27:23  (NLT) Know the state of your flocks,  and put your heart into caring for your herds.

I  pray daily for you and me to be ever vigilant and never lacking in our efforts.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

When I felt my life was empty and useless, I called out to God.  I learned through the Word that I sinned because I was a sinner and needed a savior. (Psalm 23).  With my life centered on Christ and confronted with trials of too much to do and not enough day (Isaiah 26:3) or a crisis of family betrayal (Acts 2:25-26); even in my infirmity the Word comforts me and I am able to say yes sir, no sir, whatever you say,sir!  (Proverbs 10:22)

My daily prayer for you is that the Lord will bless you as you study the Word; and that I will be a blessing or a thorn in your side each week.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

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!

Beloved–

How often over the last 40 New Years eve nights have I asked the Lord, “how can I give you glory in the coming year?”

Not to us, O Lord, not to us,  but to your name goes all the glory  for your unfailing love and faithfulness. All you who fear the Lord, trust the Lord!  He is your helper and your shield. He will bless those who fear the Lord,  both great and lowly. Psm 115

I have failed so often this past year to give you glory, Lord; yet that’s why I am here to give you glory!  My heart spent more time consumed with my own issues rather than than being broken for the lost.  I’ve spent more time on my comfort than time in the Word, more time worrying about things that didn’t really matter than time in prayer for those who don’t know they are lost.

Beloved, my prayer for you, as we end another year together, is that you will spend time feeding on the Word to know him better and more time in prayer praising him for who he is in the new year.  

Luv Ya!

H A P P Y  N E W  Y E A R

Beloved–

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice!*

How can I rejoice when my world is crumbling all around me?  Yet, I must!! I feel like giving up and falling into utter despair. My depression threatens to engulf me; I don’t have anymore tears. I desperately cry out, “rejoice, rejoice,” telling my heavenly Father I cannot go on.                

The darkness has receded, my world didn’t end; I marvel at the patience and abundant love that the heavenly Father lavishes on me a sinner.  And so I shout to the Lord, “I rejoice in you my Savior!”  There is just no other way!

I pray for you each day and urge you not to worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.*

Luv Ya!

M  E  R  R  Y    C  H  R  I  S  T  M  A  S

*from Philippians chp. 4

Beloved–

At what I would describe as my first real life crisis as a young Christian, scripture prevented me from sinking into despair.  From my point of view there was no possible solution to the crisis.  I had been praying and doing my daily reading but one problem after another kept occurring; I didn’t think I could physically survive.  

It was the one and only time the Lord spoke to me directly when I randomly opened my Bible.  It opened in Isaiah, chapter 26.  Verse 3 starts with “God will keep in perfect peace all those whose thoughts are fixed on him…”  

Ever since that day no matter what the situation from the driver who cut me off, to the loss of employment, to a child with cancer, to my present infirmity that memorized scripture always gives me peace of mind and heart.

I pray for you daily that God”s word will speak to your heart and that you too, will be comforted in your times of crisis.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Approaching each day with the attitude of “YOU LORD not me” is the only way to have peace of mind and heart no matter how trying the day.  Inside you feel like you are in a whirlwind but outwardly you appear totally calm and in control to the world; people notice and comment.

Daily reading of the Word, daily praise and prayer, and memorizing scripture is what helped me get through the chaos that regularly occurred while raising my children.  The scripture that covered a multitude of broken dishes/windows, negative report card warnings, and protecting me from me is Psalm 34.  It begins, “I will praise God no matter what happens; I will constantly speak of his glories and grace.  I will boast of all his kindness to me; let all who are discouraged take heart…”.

I pray everyday for you to be overwhelmed with the desire to feed on the Word.  No matter what happens, take heart!

Luv Ya!