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 first John)

By reading the “whole book” I learned that the enemy can no longer beat me over-the-head with my guilt, telling me that I’m not worthy of God’s love. Studying the “whole book” teaches me that I’m covered by the blood of Jesus, his Son that washes away my sins as if they never were. I pray for you to know this freedom.  Praise the triune God for his sacrificial love.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.  (from the book of John)

“To live in Christ” is to trust and obey no matter the approaching calamity.  That is the easy part.  Being kind to the unkindly.  Returning good to those who mistreat me. Giving in when the other person has a contrary opinion; guarding my tongue at the result. “To live in Christ” begins with putting myself last. Studying the whole book is the only way for me. I pray for that peace for you.  Praise our triune God!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.  (from Peter)

I was so busy trying to be “Christlike” that I missed the escape route, provided by my Lord, to avoid temptation.  And so I responded to my critics ( my children think I’m too strict; their grandparents think they need more structure, and the love of my life thinks I “fuss” too much) in a most un-”Christlike” way.  The word of God is the only way to have peace of mind and heart. I pray for that peace for you. We have an amazing triune God!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy.  For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.”  (from Peter)

By reading the “whole book” I learned that having accepted God’s salvation by allowing Jesus Christ to pay the debt I owed but that I could not pay, I needed to be holy.  Holy,  meaning being different, not untouchable, but following Jesus Christ’s example for living in the world.  I also learned it was impossible to do without being daily in his presence. I pray for you to study the “whole book” and enjoy his presence.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves …  (from Genesis)

By reading the “whole book” I learned why I was a sinner and how I had been saved from the punishment of hell.  By reading the “whole book” I began to understand how much my heavenly father loves me. I pray for you to know that God loves you by reading the “whole book.”

Luv Ya! 

Beloved–

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.  Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. (from Romans)

Me a sinner? Me who always only walked to the very edge of the puddle but never through it; like the other kids.  I never understood that I was a sinner; until I saw myself at the foot of the cross holding the nails for the Roman soldiers to nail my savior to the cross on my behalf. I pray for you to know that the Father’s gift of grace and mercy through the sacrifice of his son, the Lord Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit is because he loves you. 

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.  He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.  He renews my strength.  He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.  (from Psalms)

At first I was in a hole so deep that I couldn’t get out and I cried out to the Lord whose Psalm I had memorized as a child; and he answered me.  I learned that I had received salvation and a relationship with the triune God (oh what joy).  Then I thought if one chapter in the “Book of God” showed me the way to salvation, maybe I should read the whole book.  And so began my 50 year (and continuing) journey of reading God’s word daily. I pray for you to seek a deeper relationship with the God who is . . . Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

“There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him . . . (from the book of John)

I thought that I wasn’t a real sinner, not really … but I was oh so very, very lost.  I had to understand how costly the blood was that was shed on Calvary’s tree for my sin.  I had to learn that my un-confessed sin was keeping me from a complete relationship with my heavenly father.  I pray for you to know that confession is the key to obedience and a relationship with the Triune God.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

But you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News. (from Colossians)

As a new Christian I experienced the joy of knowing that I had reached a safe harbor and that I would never have to face this life alone.  I went merrily on my way not realizing at what cost had bought my safety.  My heavenly father was very gracious and gently led me to see how I had nailed his beloved son to the cross of Calvary.  My daily prayer is to never to forget, as is my prayer for you to be steadfast in your praise for the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

… you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it, don’t drift away … you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault …  And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. (from Colossians)

If Obedience is the Key and Rejection of the lies is the Lock, then Truth is the secret of Salvation!  I can stand steadfast against the lies of the tormentor of souls because I know the secret.  I pray for you to stand steadfast and not become complacent now that you know the secret.  Praise our triune God!

Luv ya!