MaggieBelle

Beloved–

But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.  (from the book of first John)

I don’t want you to be misled; crying and praying is not a magical formula. Only, with the heavenly father’s mercy and grace, with many a calamity and blessings throughout the years, did I learn to recognize his presence. I pray for you to “run toward the Light and hold on tight” praising the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.  (from Proverbs)

 Despite the blessings of 18 months of sound Bible teaching, I failed to incorporate daily reading and praying.  I continued my arrogant attitude throughout my Christian teens and young adulthood. Then, all in one day my whole life became a dark hole that seemed to be overwhelming me once again.  I cried and I prayed until I was overcome with a calm.  Then, I understood that I had to buckle down and study my heritage in Christ. I began to read my bible everyday, not just studying individual passages but really absorbing every word.  I pray for you to choose his way so that you will recognize his voice, even when he speaks to you in a whisper. Praise our triune God.

Luv Ya! 

Beloved–

Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again,   you cannot see the Kingdom of God.”  (from the book of John)

A babe in Christ Jesus.  A babe for sure, I hadn’t a clue what had happened. I just knew I was saved, not sure from what.  And so began my infant/toddler learning years on how and why to use my heritage as a child of God.  Let me tell you, it was a huge learning curve for me with a mindset of a –non-sinner–  I came kicking and screaming, all the way.  My effort at obedience was a disaster caused by my arrogant pride of  “yes sir, no sir, whatever you say sir” attitude.  I pray for you to desire to conform your life to his way, recognizing pride in all its forms while praising the God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

However, those the Father has given me will come to me, and I will never reject them. (from the book of John)

I was alone, falling into the deepest darkest hole, me the problem solver, with no solution to stop me from failure.  I was distraught and in tears, when I was reminded of the words I had morized as an 8-year-old.  As I repeated those words  … The Lord is my shepherd … I knew I would never be alone again.  I became a babe in Christ Jesus!  I pray for you to be drawn to the Son whose Father, God loves you with an unending, everlasting love.

Luv Ya!

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

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–

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.  Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me.  Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you.  (words I cry as 2020 comes to an end)

Down at the cross where my Savior died, down where for cleansing from sin I cried, there to my heart the blood was applied; Glory to His name!

I am so wondrously saved from sin, Jesus so sweetly abides within, there at the cross where He took me in; Glory to His name!

Oh, precious fountain that saves from sin!  I am so glad I have entered in; there Jesus saves me and keeps me clean; Glory to His name!

Come, to this fountain so rich and sweet; cast thy poor soul at the Savior’s feet; plunge in today and be made complete; Glory to His name!    (so wrote E. A. Hoffman and composed J. H. Stockton in the 1800’s; words that I can use to praise my Savior as I begin the New Year)

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us.  The government will rest on his shoulders.      And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor,  Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  ….. the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).   (from the Old Testament)

What can I say?  The Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has always had a plan for each one of us from the very beginning of time.  I pray for you to trust him with your life/soul; praising the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

M E R R Y   C H R I S T M A S

Beloved–

Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.  …. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord {to speak}.  (from the Old Testament)

I was taught not to use swear words, not to lie but to be kind in speech — not so much.  During my teenage years — sarcasm was the “smart” thing to say.  I never recognized my arrogance nor that I was being hurtful. I usually spoke first and never thought about it again. Since I was convicted of my gross sin and confessed it, the Lord has been very gracious in helping me to guard my tongue. Praising God in the midst of pain is very soothing.  I pray for you to desire to praise the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.  (from Romans)

The Scriptures (that is to say the “whole book”) tell me what, when and how to live.  When I see a beloved choosing the wide road instead of the narrow path, I know that the Almighty has already formed a plan for the life of my beloved, and in due time I will see my prayers fulfilled.  Yes, no or trust in me. I pray for you to know that your prayers and mine will be answered because we are trusting the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. (from Thessalonians)

As a baby Christian I took all of God’s blessings on me for granted.  Then I learned that even though I was arrogant and foolhardy the Lord God loved me. I learned (by studying the “whole book”) that I could choose to do things his way so that I could be safe in the shadow of the Almighty.  I pray for you to desire to do things his way; praising the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!