MaggieBelle

Beloved—

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! … Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything … 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.   (from Philippians)

When chaos reigns in my life the Lord says, “be full of joy, even rejoice!”  Because peace comes from inside (my heart) not from my outside circumstances.

I pray for you daily.  Think of one of your happiest moments and realize that life with the God who is …. Father, Son and Spirit will be more than ten thousand times more joyful!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do!  And whatever else you do, develop good judgment … when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.   (from Proverbs and James)

I need to think before I comment, so that I can be sure that what I say is edifying and that I’m being lead by the spirit and not by my own wisdom.

I pray for you daily for you to have joy because the God who is … Father, Son and the Holy Spirit loves you.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble … People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart.  (from Proverbs)

I not only need to be careful to think before I speak — being careful that my words are not critical or hurtful — I also need to mean it from the bottom of my heart.

I pray for you daily because the God who is … Father, Son and the Holy Spirit loves you.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs … The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.  (from Proverbs)

This last 8 weeks not only have I had to “overlook” unpleasant situations, I couldn’t even  rehearse them in my mind or put them on a list. I have to count them as another found joy in the Lord!

I pray for you everyday that you find another reason for your joy in the God who is … Father, Son and the Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Listen as Wisdom calls out!  Hear as understanding raises her voice!  “I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment.  I know where to discover knowledge and discernment … “And so, my children, listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful … (from Proverbs)

I know I’m guided in my choices by the Holy Spirit through the grace of God and his willing sacrifice of his only son on the cross of Calvary, so I could come into his holy presence, and trust in his Holy Word.  So I choose to be joy full!

I pray for you everyday.  If you make what you think is the wisest choice prayerfully, even if looks the like the most difficult, the Lord will (some day) will show you that it was part of his plan … so now choose to be happy!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

… Store my commands in your heart.  If you do this, you will live many years,  and your life will be satisfying … Seek his will in all you do,  and he will show you which path to take … Then you will have healing for your body    and strength for your bones.  (from Proverbs)

My life does not always make me happy but I always have joy.

I am praying for you and praising the Lord I can.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

I will praise the Lord at all times.  I will constantly speak his praises. I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart … I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. (from Psalm)

ALL my fears even those fears that I didn’t know I had..  It’s Wednesday on Wednesday — Yeah!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! (from Psalms)

God knows what he is doing and just because I can’t always understand doesn’t make it not true..

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid?  The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?  Wait patiently for the Lord.  Be brave and courageous.  Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. (from Psalms)

I pray for you every day to know that you can cast all your cares and concerns on God, your burden bearer. He will take care of everything, you don’t have to do anything, but wait.  Praising the God who is … Father, Son and the Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism … For when we died with Christ we were set free from the power of sin. (from Romans)

When I came up out of the waters of baptism I was elated with the joy of knowing that I would never be alone again.  I forgot the dead part; I was a new creature but my sin nature was dead and buried and without power.

I pray for you daily to remember that your sin nature is dead to you and you are alive to and belong to the God who is … Father, Son and the Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!