MaggieBelle

Beloved–

20 …“It is what comes from inside that defiles you. 21 For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, …envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. 23 All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you.”  34 Then, calling…he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me. 38 If anyone is ashamed of me and my message in these adulterous and sinful days, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. (Mark chap 7 & 8)

After reading these verses over and over the words of a worship song whose title or all the lyrics I don’t remember, but  with the refrain, “change my heart, O God.”   Now I call out that refrain in prayer frequently.

I pray daily for you to want God to change your heart.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Psalm 23 A psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.

2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.

3 He renews my strength.  He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.

4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.  Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.  You honor me by anointing my head with oil.  My cup overflows with blessings.

6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me  all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.

I am overwhelmed by God’s grace and his willingness to choose such a sinner as I am. Praying for you daily.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

It’s Wednesday on Friday.  

Sunday night I tripped over the dog (my fault); fell against the corner of the chest of drawers (OUCH).  By Wednesday morning I was in real discomfort (I’m allergic to most pain meds).  This brought out the family hand wringing because I had refused to go to the ER.  I knew I hadn’t broken anything and only time was needed for healing; but to make everybody feel better I agreed to go to the hospital. The doctor diagnosed me with nothing broken but that I had a bruised lower back muscle that would take time (3-6 weeks) to heal.  Told you so!

Today, Friday, I am in minimal discomfort and back to praying for somebody other than myself, you especially.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life.  Those who ignore correction will go astray.  Prov 10:17  

I delight in trusting my Heavenly Father but I am impatient with human beings.  Proverbs tells me that no one can know the depth of a person’s sorrow nor the height of a person’s joy…so true!  I’m in a new learning curve when it comes to giving up my independence.  

I pray everyday for you to focus on the destination rather than the trip.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

I’m reading in the book of Matthew where Jesus teaches the importance of the heart.  My behavior is controlled by the attitude of my heart.  

I invited Jesus to sit on the throne and live in my heart when I claimed his sacrificial payment for my sin.  When I’m angry or frustrated by people and or situations (usually of my own making) my heart is not a peaceful or joyful place to be.  I need an attitude adjustment and to remember whose throne it is!

I pray daily for you to focus your heart on Jesus.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

I cried out to God and he answered me!  I marveled at His mercy and grace.  Yet, less than 36 hours passed before I forgot who was in control; and it was my way or the highway.  I forgot that I had said, “Lord I want your will more than I want mine.”

Only, when I constantly keep my eyes up and my heart at the foot of the cross will I have any chance of passing the 36 hour mark.

I pray everyday for you to focus on the Lord Jesus Christ and his work on the cross.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

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–

Oh, Lord I am calling to you.  Please hurry!   I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy.  Hear my prayer, O Lord, listen to my plea!   Come quickly, Lord, and answer me for my depression deepens.  Don’t turn away from me or I will die.  (from Psalms 141-143)

The pain was unbearable!  A cracked rib, and a cold with a body racking cough.  I spent 36 hours trying to relieve that pain.  With no sleep and totally exhausted I  cried  thank you Jesus, thank you Jesus; yes sir, no sir, whatever you say sir.  And he answered me!

Pray I keep myself at the foot of the cross!  I’m praying for you too.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Isn”t it wonderful to know that our Lord God is in complete control and that He loves us anyway?

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

                                                            HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Beloved–

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of FLESH. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. – Ezekiel 36: 26-27

Those who know who they are, know where they are going.  This is not rocket science, I just need keep my eyes on the Lord, he will do the work.  He has taken out my heart of stone and given me a heart of flesh and blood…His blood!

I pray daily for you to know that you know what you know!

Luv Ya!