MaggieBelle

Beloved–

Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, [self] discipline, and good judgment. (Prov 23:23)   …I want [you] them to have complete confidence that [you] they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (from Colossians)

Having and keeping Christ at the forefront of my thoughts every moment of everyday is what keeps me sane in the midst of life’s chaos.  May God bless you with his presence daily in the new year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Beloved–

God’s glorious plan for my Christmas!

Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms  and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see…Everything was created through him and for him. He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together…For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross.  (from Colossians)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Beloved–

[I] We ask God to give [me] you complete knowledge of his will and to give [me] you spiritual wisdom and understanding…For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of [light] his dear Son…He has enabled [me] you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people…the gospel.  (from Colossians)

The lesson I learned is to pray for wisdom and discernment so that I will recognize the attacks from the enemy, while all the time knowing that God is constantly present.  

I continue to pray for you daily that you will pray for spiritual wisdom and discernment in the Lord.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

…We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding…and learn to know God better and better. (from Colossians)

When I first learned that Christ loved and chose me, by willingly paying my (sin) debt; I was overwhelmed with joy.  But soon I wanted to know why me?  After nearly 50 years of learning about my Lord better and better, I still ask why me?

I pray for you daily that you will pray for spiritual wisdom and discernment in the Lord.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

Each time I’ve read that Proverb over the last 40 years (at least once a month), I stop and pray that I wouldn’t become that kind of wife.  I pray that God would seal my lips before I speak; so that I would recognize the enemy no matter who he uses against me,

I pray for you daily to know His presence always (Acts 2:25).

Luv Ya!

1 Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth!  2  Worship the Lord with gladness.  Come before him, singing with joy.  3 Acknowledge that the Lord is God!  He made us, and we are his.      We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.  4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise.  Give thanks to him and praise his name.  5 For the Lord is good.  His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.  (from Psalms nlt)

                                                      Beloved, Happy Thanksgiving

Beloved–

For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him.  For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.  (from Philippians)

As a new Christian I struggled with “what is God’s will for my life, what criteria should I use?”  I started with daily Bible reading (start with a disciplined 5 minute reading period; the desire will increase) and prayer for the power to stick to the basic criteria.

I pray for you to know God’s will and trust Christ with your life.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ…Therefore, go and make disciples. (from Ephesians & Matthew)

As I studied the Bible I learned to praise and thank God all the time for adopting me into his family because Christ (paid my sinful debt) died on the cross for me.  I also, learned that Christ commands me to share the good news of my adoption.  I told my family and friends because I loved them and didn’t want them to miss out on such a wonderful opportunity.  Now, I share my joy on the internet; the idea boggles the mind.

I pray everyday for you to trust in Christ for your eternity and if you do, follow the command and share!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

…so you wives should submit to your husbands in everything…making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love [of Christ]…each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.  (from Ephesians)

My first reaction to the passage was “in everything?”  “That can’t be right, there must be some hidden meaning to those clearly, simple instructions.”  Then I learned that when I submit to the Lord’s instructions I would be able to make allowances and respect my husband’s decisions.

I pray daily that you seek the Lord’s wisdom over your own.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Living by the Spirit’s power

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise…Don’t act thoughtlessly… (Ephesians 5 nlt)

Yet, when I’m in the midst of turmoil my thoughts are on what I want; my heart is not seeking the wisdom of the Holy Spirit.  Confessing my sin as soon as I recognize it can sometimes help me remember to seek the spirit’s guidance when turmoil attacks the next time.

I pray for you everyday to recognize the enemy when he attacks.

Luv Ya!