MaggieBelle

Beloved–

…may he equip you with all you need for doing his will.  May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him.  All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.  (from Hebrews)

I sent my son to go and bring me the jar of peanut butter from the refrigerator: he couldn’t find it.  I had purchased a different brand; he didn‘t know what he was looking for because he didn’t have enough information.

“doing his will.”   What is it?  How can I be sure I’m pleasing him with my choices?   I need more information. When I love a person I want to do what they do; go where they go, learn all about that person.  What a great God we have; he gave us 66 books (to study) so there wouldn’t any doubts.

I pray for you everyday to search the Word and get to know his power.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.  (from Hebrews)

When I truly understood what a gift of grace I had received by letting Jesus pay my debt of sin I was overwhelmed.  I knew I wanted to share the Good News but every time I tried I made a mess of it; so I prayed for the right words.  Most of the time the words come in the form of how I should pray for a person rather than speaking directly into their lives.  

I pray for you daily to acknowledge God’s gift of grace to you and that you pray for your own special way of sharing the Good News with others.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

“This is the new covenant I will make with my people on that day, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds…You must warn each other every day, while it is still “today,” so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. (from Hebrews)

Every time I read those scriptures I hear, TODAY is the day; do it now!  I stop just for a few seconds; praying that my children and my children’s children’s children would not be lost from his hand, that all will fall within the veil.  From all I have heard about my great grandfather, I believe he prayed for my salvation.  What a great  God we have!

I pray daily for you to recognize  that the enemy wants to distract your hearts and minds every day.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.  (from Hebrews)

Faith was a difficult concept for me because I was a do it myself kind of girl; still am.  But dedicated daily Bible reading (no matter how short the time) soon gave me the assurance I needed.  I came to KNOW the presence of the Holy Spirit and to see and understand how much my Lord Jesus paid to secure my salvation.

I pray everyday for you to KNOW his presence is backing you up as well as guiding you forward.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

…[do]you need someone to teach you…the basic things about God’s word?     Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong. (from Hebrews)

When I first began to read the Bible it was only to find an answer to my latest catastrophe; but I found no quick solution to what was right or wrong.  Then I learned just as looking at the pictures in the cookbook didn’t make a skillful cook, sporadic Bible reading didn’t help me KNOW how much God loves me.

I pray for you daily to want to train yourself in the ways of the God who is.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.  So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe.  (from Hebrews)

In the beginning I thought of my salvation as a place of safety.  I did not realize the magnitude of the price that had been paid for my sin nor did I [do I] comprehend the magnitude of my rebellion.  Even so, I’m covered by the blood that Jesus shed on the cross.

I pray everyday that I will step out of the way so only Jesus can be seen; it’s a daily battle. I pray for you to have victory in your daily battle as well.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice!  So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it.  (from Proverbs and Hebrews)

Drifting is probably my greatest fault.  Getting all my ducks in a row and then standing back and admiring MY handy work.  Forgetting that it was answer to my begging prayer and not my own doing.  Pride gets me every time.

I pray for you to remember that even when you drift you are still within the veil of his love.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Jesus knew that his mission was now finished…he said, “It is finished!” he bowed his head and released his spirit.  (from the book of John)

Finished means all done, there is nothing else to do. Which means I can’t add or subtract from Jesus’ completed work.  My debt is paid!  I can’t pay it back!  What can I say, what can I do but give my heart completely to you Lord.  

I pray for you to know there is nothing so good or so bad that you can do that alters Jesus’ finished work on the cross.  God loves you, you can’t change that!  Have a Happy Easter.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient…Our lives were full of evil and envy…But—When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.  He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.  Because of his grace he declared us righteous and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.  (from Titus)

Because of Almighty God’s GRACE, Jesus Christ’s death on the cross and the work of the Holy Spirit I can be obedient.  I pray for you to know and accept God’s grace.  I will continue to pray for you morning, noon and night for the next 11 days.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

From Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I have been sent to proclaim faith to those God has chosen and to teach them to know the truth…This truth gives them confidence that they have eternal life, which God—who does not lie—promised them before the world began.  (from Titus)

This truth tells me not to doubt God’s word because he cannot lie!!!!  Because he can’t lie I can trust in his promise of grace and mercy, that he chose to love me before the world began.  Mind boggling isn’t it?

I pray that you know that God the father is sovereign and you can be obedient because of his grace.  I’m praying for you morning, noon and night for the next 18 days.

Luv Ya!