Beloved–
Last time I wrote, “I pray for you daily to see Jesus working in your life because you are trusting in him.” But how can I feel his loving presence in the chaos that surrounds me? I need to focus more on the Lord and less on my surroundings; repeating the promises of his Word.
That is why I pray for you everyday to desire his Word in your heart to overcome the chaos.
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
Spirit-Guided Relationships: Wives and Husbands …submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. (Ephesians 5:21-22 nlt)
As a maturing Christian I continued to fight with my husband. Every time we couldn’t agree on a solution to a problem (I talked the subject to death) caused tensions to last for days. But how could I submit to my husband when it turned out I was usually right. Then I learned that by not submitting to my husband was the same as not trusting the Lord to run my life. I cried, no Lord, I trust you more than I trust me. Now I know the solution to a problem is eyes up and mouth shut!
I pray for you daily to see Jesus working in your life because you are trusting in him.
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
Psalm 34 nlt version continued. And then it says, “I will boast of all his kindness to me; let all who are discouraged take heart for I cried to him and he answered me, he freed me from all my fears.”
It is difficult to “take heart or hear his answer” when the roaring of overwhelming disaster surrounds me and there appears to be no safe place to go. Then the image of the empty cross fills my heart and I know that my refuge is at the foot of that cross holding on as tight as I can…freeing me from fear.
I pray for you each day to know the love that was given for you on that cross.
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
As a young Christian I memorized Psalm 34 nlt version that begins…“I will praise God no matter what happens; I will constantly speak of his glory and grace.”
Over the years as I was angry because I couldn’t convince my husband that he was wrong and I was right; in despair that my children didn’t see Jesus in my life or overwhelmed by a debilitating disease those words “no matter what happens” came to mind and I was and I am able to feel “his glory and grace.” His WORD gives peace of mind and heart!
I pray for you daily to bask in “his glory and grace.”
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
King David said this about him [Jesus]: I see that the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. (Acts 2:25)
I have experienced the grace of God my heavenly Father; so you cannot convince me that there is no God and Satan knows it. He can however, use my loved ones and/or situations to attack my peace of mind and heart.
When I’m drowning in life’s chaos I pray for discernment to be able to recognize the difference between an enemy attack and a lesson I need to learn. I pray for you too, for wisdom and discernment.
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
I asked, “how are you? A recent university graduate responded, “I’m fine as long as I don’t sit down.” A young mother responded, “I’m getting along, just need more time in my day.” When I was asked I said, “I’m fine under the circumstances.” Yet, all three of us live with the knowledge, that despite our sinful rebellious condition, God our father loved us so much that he sacrificed his only beloved son on the cross so that we also have become beloved. Our circumstances should be a reason for joy!
[from dictionary.com] JOY: the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; REJOICE: to be glad; take delight (often followed by in). [from His own word] Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! (Psm 34:8) Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! (Phil 4:4)
I pray for you daily to have joy and rejoice in the Father’s overwhelming love for you.
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
As you endure this (His) divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Hebrews 12:7 (from dictionary.com) Discipline: training to act in accordance with rules. (from proverbs) To discipline a child produces wisdom.
Whenever the hard times come, pray for wisdom, discernment, persistence and patience; knowing that you are safe in his arms.
I pray for your assurance in the Lord’s love for you.
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them. Prov 13:24
(from dictionary.com) Punishment: a penalty inflicted for an offense or fault. Discipline: training to act in accordance with rules The way I read it punishment denotes anger and discipline denotes love. It is easy to get angry (self protection from fear). It takes time, energy and effort (preparation) to discipline.
I am overwhelmed with the thought that my heavenly father lovingly gave up his only son to take the punishment I deserved for my sins. And that he has taken time, effort and energy to discipline me each and every time I have needed it.
I pray for you to have the same joy of knowing that God gave up his son for you, yet disciplines you when you need it.
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
18 In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on my servants—men and women alike…25 King David said…‘I see that the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. 26 No wonder my heart is glad, and my tongue shouts his praises! My body rests in hope.’ (Acts 2)
I know that in all situations I can experience the joy of knowing the Lord is with me but sometimes the day-to-day of living in the fallen world can cause me to lose focus. So when I don’t FEEL the joy “‘I will not be shaken,’” because I can just lean back to my right “‘for he is right beside me.’” Joy doesn’t take feelings it takes obedience.
I pray for you everyday and that you can focus on him.
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
“How do I love thee, let me count the ways…”
23 I (the Lord Jesus) am in them and you (Father) are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me. (John 17)
I know I cannot comprehend the depth of God’s love for Jesus Christ, but I do know that “God so loved the world, that he gave his beloved son…” to pay the world’s debt for sin. It’s almost beyond my ability to grasp the fact that God would still have done it had I been the only one who had a debt.
I pray for you daily to know how much God loves you.
Luv Ya!
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