MaggieBelle

Beloved–

“God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.”  The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it … (from Genesis)

Every January I decide to read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.  Some years I got so far behind that I just gave up; other years I just got through by  the skin-of-my-teeth.  This year I decided to read at my own pace; this has caused me to notice my own resemblance to grandma Eve.  I too, (much to my own irritation) get distracted by something shiny and attractive rather doing what I’m suppose to be doing; worshiping the God who is.

I pray for you everyday to want to focus on the God who is rather than on the here and now.
Luv Ya!

Beloved–

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.   (from 2 Timothy)

Once, I realized that I hadn’t found Jesus but that he had called me; I can see the people who caused my heart to yearn after the God who is.  From scripture, I have learned that I am to reflect his glory in my life.  I also, learned that it is an impossible task for me alone; only by praising him in all my circumstances can I be reflective.  I can only do that by studying the scriptures to get to know him better and better.

I pray for you daily, that you recognize the hearts whom God has chosen to be seen through you.
Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding… then you will understand what it means to fear the LORD, and you will gain knowledge of God. (from Proverbs)

In the beginning of my relationship with the God who is, I thought of him as someone who could solve the problems that I couldn’t fix, if he wanted to.  I had no real interest in getting to know him; he was just another tool in my bag of tricks for fixing things myself.  Since the Bible (in the book of Psalms) had given me help, I thought maybe I should read the rest of it.  That is how I learned I hadn’t found him but that He had chosen me.

I pray for you everyday that you want to find out (know for sure) how much the God who is loves you and wants you to know him intimately.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act… Don’t be impatient for the LORD to act; travel steadily along his path.  (from Psalms)

Trusting the God who is, that’s the easy part for me; waiting to see action not so much. Living with my 16-year-old for granddaughter for the past six months has made me wonder how often I must nag, cajole, beg, promise, and say, “this is not fair” to my heavenly father.  I remind myself, just as I can see the dangers from my granddaughter’s requested activity, so how much more can the maker of the universe know what’s best for me.

I pray everyday for you to trust the God who is and to have 20-20 hindsight to see where his hand has already influenced your life.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline… For the Lord sees clearly what a man does,  examining every path he takes.    (From Proverbs)

When I acknowledge that the God who is has a right to call me out as a sinner and has a right to have control over my life, then I can know the joy that no one else can understand.

I pray for you everyday to want a relationship with the God who is and will work hard at it.

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.   (from Psalms)

When I find that I have joyfully jumped into the pit of self righteousness, I get overwhelmed by my sin.  But, the Lord God who is and by his grace provided solace through his word in the book of Psalms.

I pray for you daily that you seek the wisdom that comes from God’s word.

Luv Ya!

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… But you desire honesty from the womb,    teaching me wisdom even there.

Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go.  For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy.   

                                HAPPY NEW YEAR

Beloved–

That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!

“Glory to God in highest heaven, /and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”

                               MERRY CHRISTMAS

Beloved–

From his throne he [God] observes all who live on the earth.  He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do. (from Psalms)

God knows the deepest thoughts of my heart even better than I do; there are some thoughts that I even hide from myself.  Despite knowing what he knows about me, he willingly sacrificed his beloved son on the cross so I would have the opportunity to worship him and give him all the glory.

I pray for you everyday to be willing to hold yourself out at arm’s length to see what God sees and recognize the gift of life God has given to you.

Luv Ya!