Month: December 2020

Today’s Scripture…

Psalms 27:1

1 The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?

Thoughts…

Fear is the number one tool of choice by Satan. It is an easy one to use on us. Plant that seed and away we run with it! He doesn’t have to even really do any thing. We do the work for him. Well it is about time we changed employers in the area! 

We need to stand up and say, No More! We don’t have to accept this anymore. We don’t have to be overshadowed by this darkness that wraps around us. Use your ultimate flash light, or maybe I should say floodlight! We don’t have to accept this feeling of drowning. Reach for your stronghold.

Now, I want you to use your ultimate tool. You look Satan straight in the eyes and tell him who you are and remind him who your Father and Brother are. Oh, and you might remind him, you read the end of the book. HE is the one that should be afraid!

Prayer…

Lord, remind me that You are not my light and stronghold. Remind me who I am! ~amen

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Today’s Scripture…

Psalms 46:10

10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Thoughts…

I am one of those people who has a master list that I break down to monthly, then weekly, and daily tasks. If it is not on my list, I will most likely forget to do it.

You may not be as insane as me, but I can almost guarantee that the words wait and be still are not what you want to hear.. However, the bible is full of those words. Why? God’s master, monthly, weekly and daily lists are  already filled in for eternity. He knows what we need to do and when. 

My lists are always changing, no matter how hard I try to organize them. God’s does not change. We often have to wait to find out the next task until something else is complete. So, as much as it pains me to say this, we need to learn to be still and work by God’s to do lists. Everything will get done!

Prayer…

Lord, thank you for Your master list! I know you know what is best for me. ~amen

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Today’s Scripture

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Thoughts…

Have you ever thought about the phrase, “I give you Not as the world gives you”? I think we commonly use the phrase, “no strings attached.” Jesus gives freely, not because we deserve. We don’t earn it. We also don’t get it equally.

Yes, you read that sentences correctly. We don’t get it equally. Another phrase I use is “fair does not mean equal.” Fair is what we need, when we need it.

The world puts ‘strings’ on everything. It also tries to make everyone believe we always need everything the exact same and perfectly equal. These ideas cause strife and pain. They never bring peace.

Jesus on the other hand came to give us peace by meeting our needs right where we stand! 

Prayer…

Lord, thank you for giving me your peace! ~amen

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Today’s Scripture…

Psalms 147:3

3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

Thoughts…

Just a closer walk with thee! Lord, let it be . Dear Lord, let it be! That is one of my favorite worship songs. My Daddy use to sing it all the time in church. I find comfort and peace when I hear it.

The closer I walk with Jesus, the more I find that peace when I need it the most. He is always there to heal my broken heart and bind up my wounds. I just need to be open to letting Him. When I walk closer with Him, I remember that and I can lay down my shield and let Him take care of me.

We have lived through the trials of 2020. I cannot promise you that 2021 will be better. I can promise you that whatever may come, Jesus will be there to heal your broken heart and bind your wounds. Just walk closer to Him and He will walk closer to you.

Prayer…

Lord, all I want is to walk closer to you. Let it be, dear Lord, let it be! ~amen

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Today’s Scripture…

Luke 5:16

16 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.

Thoughts…

First of all, I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. I hope your day is filled with love, cheer, and peace. 

I also hope you get a chance to withdraw from all the merry making for a few moments. Take some time to remember why we celebrate this day. Spend some time with the one who started it all so you could be with Him forever!

 Merry Christmas!

Prayer…

Thank you Lord for coming to Earth so we can come to Heaven with you. ~amen

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Today’s Scripture…

Psalms 32:7

7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.

Thoughts…

Jesus could have been born into a wealthy family. He could have been born to royalty. There could have been servants waiting on His every need, want and desire. He could have gone to the best schools and graduated first in His class. He could have even studied and apprenticed under the greatest warrior of the time. But He didn’t.

There is nothing wrong with these things. It was just important for Jesus to feel what we feel. He came from Heaven, where He was royalty and waited on and every desire met. He wanted to know what we go through.

It was important to Him to understand feeling the need for a hiding place and protection form trouble that surrounds us. He wanted to feel that full deliverance. 

He loved you so much, He left everything to walk in your footsteps. Even better, He is still walking them with you because He understands exactly what you are going though every single day!

Prayer…

Lord, thank you for not only being with me, but understanding me and everything I go through. ~amen

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Today’s Scripture…

Isaiah 41:10

10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Thoughts…

According to the NIV Word Study Bible, the right is considered culturally to be stronger and of greater prestige than the left. To be seated on the right side of a ruler is a greater position than on the left side. God is upholding you with He RIGHT hand.

You are loved so much He is reserving His right hand to help you. You are not some second rate citizen. You are not an afterthought. He is saving His best for you. You are not getting His leftovers.

Are you returning the same to Him? Is He an afterthought in your day? Do you pray only when you need something? Do you give Him your best? Meditate long and hard on these answers today. Ask God to show you where you are upholding Him with your left hand.

By the way, I am saying “Ouch!” too.

Prayer…

Lord, I want to give you my best. Show me today where I am not upholding you with my right hand.

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Today’s Scripture…

Isaiah 54:10

10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

Thoughts…

Read today’s verse very closely. It is a love letter from God to you. The question is how will you respond. Do you feel the same way? Could you honestly repeat those words back to God.

Lord, though my is shaking and falling apart all around me, yet my unfailing love for you will not be waver. My faith, hope, and peace are rooted in you and will not fail.

Our lives will never be filled with rainbows and unicorns. We will face hardships. During those trials and tests, where will you stand? Where will you fall? Where does your true love lie?

Prayer…

Lord, today I am taking a stand by you. You will never leave me. You will always love me. My hope and faith are in you. I am in this relationship 100%. ~amen

Today’s Scripture…

John 14:18-19

18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.

Thoughts…

The world cannot see Jesus. They are blind to His presence. He no longer physically walks this Earth so to them He is gone. Do you see Him?

Do you see Him in the smile of someone? Do you see Him in the acts of kindness all around you? Do you see Him in the God winks every day? Do you feel Him in the hug of a caring person who holds you through your tears and fears?

I promise you, He is there. He has not left you. He has not left this world. On the contrary, He is going strong in each and everyone of us. Today, I want you to look for Him and feel Him. I also want you to be Him for others around you.

Prayer…

Lord, you are my comfort. You proved people, God winks and all other types of warm security blankets to wrap me in your love. Thank you. ~amen

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Today’s Scripture…

Ephesians 2:8-9

8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

Thoughts…

I am so much better at….than you! Nuh-uh! I can do anything you can do better! I can do anything you can do best! No you can’t! Yes I can! If you have ever had siblings, or children or even jut been a child, you have been a part of this conversation.

God put in place grace as a gift, so we cannot boast, “God loves me best!” We don’t earn God’s grace. There is no competition. We simply have faith that God is there and taking care of us. Faith is just faith. There is no you have more faith or less faith than anyone else. You either have faith or you do not, no in betweens. 

That faith translates into our salvation.. We are saved from ourselves. We cannot be perfect. We can only experience progress towards it. That grace is our buffer along the way. So I am not better than you. I am making progress not perfection. Why don’t you come along the journey with me!

Prayer…

Lord, thank you for making us compete for your love and affection. Thank you for loving us all the same. ~amen

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