Beloved–
So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires … (from 1 Peter)
As a young practicing believer I examine my previous life choices and decided what my future behavior and thought processes would/should be. Many things were easily discarded; others had no apparent remedy. Then I learned that the Lord will either fix the mess I’m in or change the way I think about the mess.
Luv Ya!
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires … (from 1 Peter)
If I am aware of who I am and I am abiding in my surroundings, then even in the difficulties of life, I have peace of mind and peace of heart. I pray for you to have the same comfort as I have in the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap. (from Proverbs)
Trusting Jesus to save me from death took faith; because it was clear there was no other way, but to trust and obey. Giving complete control of my life to the Lord was and is a daily fight. As exercising daily becomes easier so trusting the Lord every moment brings me peace of mind and heart. Praise the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart; I will sing your praises before the gods. I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name. As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength. (from Psalms)
When calamity and disaster knocked on my door, dressed in full uniform and with guns blazing, I greeted them with a joyous “THANK YOU JESUS” accompanied with the appropriate fist pumping gestures. But no, my first reaction was despair. I forgot who goes before me and who stands behind. I pray for you to always know the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. (from Isaiah)
As a young Christian and a mother of 4 under 5, there just didn’t seem to be enough hours in a day. One night I prayed, “Lord, how can I fly if I’m exhausted?” Several times that night I would wake and go back to sleep. In the morning I realized I had been trusting in my own strength and not in the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit! The chaos remained but I did not grow weary. I’m praying for you to tune your ear to the voice of the Holy Spirit.
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
The Lord is slow to get angry, but his power is great, and he never lets the guilty go unpunished…. (from Nahum)
That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. (from Corinthians)
Even when I want to sit down and stop, I know that I need to get up and go, because the opportunity to do the Father’s work will soon end. I’m praying for you to have the same sense of urgency. He is coming again! PTL!
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
You [God the Father] will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you [Him], all whose thoughts are fixed on you [Him]! (from Isaiah)
When all the frustration and chaos of the day start to overwhelm me, his promises raise me up because, I trust the situation to the God who is … Father, Son Holy Spirit! I’m praying for you to see the light and feel his presence.
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. (from Corinthians)
I am the beloved of my master and savior! How can I ever possible think of giving up? I’m praying for you to have peace of mind and heart in the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
“What are mere mortals that you should think about them … (That is what I ask my heavenly father every night — I know I’m not worth it.)
Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. (from Hebrews)
So, I have the power to resist the devil; because I chose to follow the Son, my savior. Praise the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I’m praying for you.
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? (from James)
Faith is a gift of God, the Father! Faith brings belief. Belief brings trust. Trust brings actions. Actions brings joy to the heart, both to yours and His! Praise be to the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I’m praying for you.
Luv Ya!
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