MaggieBelle

Beloved–

Psalm 37:4 says Take delight in the Lord and he will give you your hearts desire.

When I read that verse as young Christian, I said I delight in you Lord and this is my desire (I was veeery young).  I didn’t understand that God needed to work on my heart first; I had to learn what it really means to delight in the Lord.  

Today, 40 years later the Lord has answered my prayer.  My husband became an American citizen!

I pray for you to praise God for his willingness to prepare your heart to receive his loving guidance.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

I am reading through the book of Psalms; I so  empathize with King David and his descendants. They begged God not to hold them guilty for their former sins and for his tenderhearted mercies; but quickly forgot to whom they belonged.  Psalm 79:8-9 and Psalm 80:18

I too, confess my mistakes and promise not to do it again then fall right off my promise.   My joy is that I know about God’s mercies because my sins are covered by the blood Christ shed for me.  John 3:16

I pray daily for you to be constantly aware of God’s presence (just behind your right shoulder..lean back).

Luv Ya!

Beloved—

After listening to my pastor talking about how the enemy convinces us that less is best I’m all the more encouraged to pray for my legacy.  From the very beginning of my conversion I learned about the power of praise and prayer.

Reading the story of Hannah made me begin the practice of specifically praying daily for each of my children.  After having 4 boys I realized I needed to start praying for my daughters-in-law.  As I had daughters I began to pray for my sons-in-law (not as easy as daughters-in-law).  I have added grandchildren and now great grandchildren to my prayer list.  I pray that the enemy is defeated and that my legacy is a multitude.

My prayer for you is that you fall in love with the Lord Jesus as your savior and then that you choose to serve him wholeheartedly.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Recently, I had an occasion to speak to teachers personally (who are believers); they were concerned about their struggle of keeping order during class time without major drama.  I pray for the teachers and their students (on my daily prayer list) would choose and serve the Lord because I believe that these children are our legacy for the Lord.

Pray using scripture; what could be better than using the word of God to pray?  Prayer can be a calming of our nerves, a relief from the enemy’s use of our fears against us as well as it can reinvigorate our point of view.

Beloved, my prayer is that you recognize the enemy when he attacks you and use scripture to defeat him.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

As a child I memorized Psalm 23.  As a young adult and at the end of my rope, I used those verses to cry out to God to save me.  Realizing the power that Psalm 23 had on my life I determined that if one psalm was good probably I should read the book it came in.  

The book of Psalms divides the Bible right down the middle.  The next book is the book of Proverbs with 31 short chapters perfect for daily reading each month.   When you have a husband, kids, work,  plus meals, laundry, and extra curricular activities a chapter a day of Proverbs will help you keep your head on straight and aware of his constant presence.

I pray everyday for you to have that constant awareness.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

I have often written my prayers based on scripture and posted them on my bathroom mirror.  2 Corinthians 13:8  in the nlt version reads as follows, “For we cannot oppose the truth, but must always stand for the truth.”

The current posting reads, “My responsibility is never to oppose the truth, but to stand for the truth at all times; especially when dealing with me, myself and I.”  I may be able to hide my sin from myself but I can’t hide my sin from God!

I pray everyday that I have the courage to be honest with myself and I pray for your courage as well.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

When I am assailed by doubt or fear of the unknown I immediately go into “how can I save me mode.”  My thoughts race back and forth over various solutions only to be rejected.  On a good day I only waste 10 to 15 minutes before I remember where to find the correct answer.  Praise, prayer and obedience.  Praise and prayer of thanksgiving have become relatively easy for me but I struggle with obedience.  

What I want you to understand is that God has not abandoned you; as a matter of fact he is standing right behind each and everyone of you.  He is just waiting for you and me to lean back and be obedient, trusting our doubts and fears to HIS wisdom.  

I pray daily for your obedience and that you will “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.  Seek his will in all you do and he will direct your paths” (prov 3).   It’s not always easy but it works!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Last week what I said was and is easier said than done.  As I prayed this past 7 days I was reminded about the story of Daniel in the old testament.(Dan 10:12-13) how he prayed and prayed but no answer came for three weeks because the enemy had prevented the messenger with answer from arriving.

I know you have prayed for help to daily pray and read the Word but things and situations have gotten in the way, time just got away from you.  Your prayer for help has been answered but the enemy is blocking your view.  Step out in faith just as you did when you believed that the Lord paid the debt you couldn’t pay and saved you.  Don’t forget we win (if you have any doubts) look in the back of the book!

I pray everyday that you can sing like those of old (2 Chron 5:13b nlt) “He is so good!  His faithful love endures forever!”

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

I know that God loves me and you!   I know he wants us to have peace of mind and heart no matter what the circumstances.  But he can’t bless us if we won’t/don’t let him; if we do what is right in our own eyes without consulting with him.  

To have that kind of peace we need to get to know him intimately; we need to be aware of his presence constantly.  To do this we need to pray and read the Word daily.  Start off with 5 minutes a day: pray for an open heart and wisdom for 1 minute then read for 4 minutes.  This exercise is just as important to our spiritual health as the 2 minutes we spend brushing our teeth twice a day is to our physical health.

Beloved, I pray for you daily that you  …worship and serve the Lord God with your whole heart and a willing mind. For the Lord sees every heart and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.  1 Chronicles 28:9  (NLT)

Luv Ya! 

Beloved–

Around the time I was saved there was car bumper sticker that said, I FOUND IT!  It was in reference to finding faith in Jesus.  Did I find Jesus or did he save me?   

Happiness is a choice (Prov 15:15); that comes  from the inside out.   Faith is a gift that comes from the outside in.  

If faith is a gift from God (Psalm 136:4) I don’t have to depend on me (praise the Lord) to make my faith stronger or deeper.  I can pray, “I praise and thank you, Lord, that you are working in me so that I will be a better servant to you.”

I pray for you daily that you praise the Lord that you don’t have to make yourself more faithful and thanking him for working in you.

Luv Ya!