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Not everyone is rejoicing

I pray you are well and are enjoying the blessing that God has provided. 

It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted; please forgive me. But Mother’s Day is the one day that’s difficult for me to pass on. It’s a day that’s near to my heart for a variety of reasons. 

I hope the video below will encourage those who need encouragement this Mother’s Day. And for those who are joyful on this day, I pray you will share your joy with another Mom that needs it. 

God Bless you all! 

Darlene

Healed to Speak

Romans 12:15 
Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep

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One Word…

Hello everyone! How are you? I pray you are safe and healthy. Are you making plans for Spring break? If so, I hope you do something that brings you joy and bring God glory.

May I ask you a question? I hope the answer is YES. When was the last time you encouraged someone? Whether it was a word, prayer, deed, or a friendly smile, do you remember the last time you blessed someone in this way? Sometimes we get so focused on our issues that we forget other people have issues too. 

When I’m out and about, I ask the Holy Spirit to direct me to anyone who needs prayer, encouragement, or simply a smile – and He always does. It surprises how a smile can make someone feel better. 

For many years, I have battled terrible sinus issues. And unfortunately, it got to a point that I wasn’t able to breathe properly. In my twenties, I met with an ENT doctor who suggested surgery, but I wasn’t interested in another surgery. At that point I had already had five surgeries and I wasn’t interested in another one. So I prayed and decided to trust God for my healing. Unfortunately, over the years, my condition worsened. Late last year, I decided to visit a new ENT doctor, and after my initial visit and a CT scan, she also suggested surgery. It was not the answer I wanted but, at this point, I was tired of feeling unwell and not sleeping correctly. So I scheduled the surgery. 

The surgery was scheduled for Feb.19 of this year. But I was so nervous I canceled and rescheduled it for March 19th. The entire time, I prayed, and thought about not having the surgery. My husband and family encouraged me almost weekly not to change my mind and cancel the surgery. I shared with my doctor my concerns and she understood, but told me I would feel so much after it was done. I did trust her, but couldnt shake the nervousness. I believed I was going to be okay, but those pesky thoughts of something going wrong kept clouding my mind.

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind”
II Timothy 1:7

Well…the day finally arrived for me to have my surgery. I woke up ready to get it over with. I remember most of the ride to the hospital was in silence. When we arrived, I sat in the car for about 30 minutes and then prayed for the nerve to walk in. From the moment, I walked in, God encouraged me. 

From the moment I stepped in, I began to feel comfortable. The front desk receptionist was hilarious and made me laugh the entire time she was checking me in. When the nurse took me back to get things started, she asked me how I was feeling, I told her “nervous, but ready.” As soon as I told her that, she began making jokes and – this went on for about 30 minutes and it blessed me.

“A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired” Proverbs 17:22

 

BUT THEN, Stephanie, my nurse walked in. She asked if I was fine, I said yes and at that point I was. She made sure I was comfortable in every way and it helped because my surgery was delayed for a few hours. While she was in my room, I felt peace, and before she walked out she touched my shoulder and began praying over me. When she left, I just cried and worshipped the Father. Right before my surgery, I saw Stephanie again, and I said thank you. She said, “when you walked in, we all felt joy.” So little did I know, I was encouraging them too. Look at God! 

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” Ephesians 6:18 

Wasn’t that a long way to tell a story of encouragement! 😉 

So today, I encourage you to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Don’t give up! Trust God’s process. Wherever you are in your walk with God, know that he is perfecting you daily. If you have fallen, get up, God is waiting for you. He already knows your weaknesses. Repent and be free. You are closer today than you were yesterday. God has great plans for you! He loves you and you are the apple of his eye. 

I love you….be encouraged.

Darlene @Healed to Speak

Just in case you were wondering…

My surgery went extremely well. The healing process is still going on. BUT I can breathe like never before and I’m sleeping very well. 🙂 Thank you Lord and Dr. Kansal and her team!

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Time Keeps on Slipping…

Hello everyone! How are you? How has the first month of 2021 been? I know for some of you it’s been good and for others it’s been difficult. I know some of you are still struggling with the loss of a loved one. Please know I am praying for your comfort, healing, and strength during your grieving process. 

We’re already one month into 2021, and I am amazed by how fast time is moving. Each day, in my opinion, goes faster than the day prior. It reminds me of how fleeting our time on earth is. Psalm 39:4 says, “LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered— how fleeting my life is” (NLT).

I want to take a moment to ask a question. Are you using your time wisely? I know we all have commitments like work, relationships, raising our children, as well as outside activities, but outside of all your responsibilities, are you using the time God has given to you wisely? 

In a previous post I mentioned that in 2019, I lost someone I truly loved. She was someone I talked to or texted almost every day. I would call to pray, vent, laugh, or just have girl talk and sometimes endure a loving rebuke. I could just be myself around her. She was like a mom to me, which is what I called her. In February of 2019, I began dealing with some personal issues and I did not want to burden her with it, so I stopped calling her. It’s so silly when I think about it now, because she NEVER judged or looked at me differently when I shared my heart with her. During the time I didn’t call, she was on my mind heavily, but I still didn’t call. In July 2019, my very close friend called to tell me she was very sick, but truth was I already knew she was ill. To be honest, I didn’t want to face the fact that she actually was sick, nor face the thought of once again losing a woman of God I loved.

In September 2019, I went to visit her. We laughed, talked, and I layed my head on her lap and told her what she meant to me. I knew from that visit it would be my last time with her. Not too long after that she passed away. Although I knew it was coming, it hurt me in a way that I never expected. But what hurt me more than missing her presence, was all the things she wanted to do in her natural and spiritual life. There was so much she shared with me and I was hurt that she didn’t have the opportunity to accomplish her dreams. I couldn’t understand why God would take her home. I took my thoughts and prayers to God, and he didn’t give me an answer, but he did reaffirm that he is sovereign and reminded me in Isaiah 55:8, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways”. 

Weeks before her passing, The Holy Spirit kept putting the word time in my spirit. At her memorial service, which took place about a month later, the subject of the message was “What are you doing with your time”? Can I tell you that message jolted me in a way that I will never forget?!! 

That word caused me reexamine my own life, and since that time, I’ve learned to value my time each day. It certainly doesn’t mean I’ve mastered managing my time completely, but I have become much more aware of how little time I have and how I should be using it. 

Time is the one thing we can never get back and it’s the one thing we all get the same amount of. Yet, I often think about how much time we’ve wasted, whether we realize it or not.  

So I ask you again? What are you doing with your time? Are you spending time in God’s presence? Are you seeking him about what you should be doing at this time?

Or are you wasting time on social media? Perhaps you’re wasting time being in a un-Godly relationship that should end. Are you wasting your time at a job you hate, because you’re too afraid to step out on faith and do what you love? Are you holding back on the ministry God has given you because of insecurities? Are you wasting time holding onto grudges or unforgiveness? 

I could keep writing, but this post doesn’t need to be any longer. I hope and pray you hear my heart and I encourage you to examine how you use your time. Tomorrow is not promised to ANY OF US.  

James 4:14-15 “How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. What you ought to say is, “If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that. (NLT)”

Prayer
Father, in the name of Jesus, help us to value the time you bless us with each day. Forgive us for not valuing the gift of time. As we can see from the perilous times we live in, it is important now more than ever to use our time wisely. Grant us the wisdom to make right choices that will align with your will for our lives and maximize our time to be a blessing to the Kingdom of God. Father, first and foremost, cause us to remember that the most important decision we can make when valuing our time is spending time in your presence. We ask this in Jesus name…Amen.

Love you all,
Darlene @HealedtoSpeak

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Is Your Vision 2021?

Hello everyone! How are you? Happy New Year! I am so grateful to be in the land of the living and I hope you are too. Isn’t Jesus wonderful! I am grateful that in times of uncertainty, He is still faithful.

Last year was difficult, right? Full of uncertainty, pain, sorrow, and death, but in spite of it all, God still sits on the throne. Since the beginning of the pandemic and for the better half of last year, the one narrative I continued to hear from several people was they couldn’t wait for 2020 to be over. I totally understand the reasoning for this, however, it reminded me of where our focus should be as Christians and that’s on Christ and his mission. 

It is so easy to forget what our focus is when we don’t keep God first – And I know this from my personal walk with God. I’ve had moments when I strayed in my thoughts and plans. I became focused on the things I desired for my life; which weren’t bad, but my desire began to lead me in a direction that put God second. I am so grateful for the Holy Spirit that showed me the direction I was going and to be honest, it scared me. It was a reminder that none of us are too far from falling.

Of course it’s okay to have desires, but they must line up to God’s will and plan for our lives.
Ephesians 5:15-17 “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” ESV

While many of us desire for the year to be over, what makes you think next year will be better? You have to admit, we are living in a different time – different from any other time in history and as Christians we should be in tune with what the Spirit is telling us according to the Word of God. 

Colossians 3:2 tells us to “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” ESV Remember this world is our temporary home. There is a bigger picture. 

Have you considered that our country may be dealt another blow that we didn’t see coming? The bible tells us in II Timothy 3:15 “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.”  ESV

I am not trying to be dark, but it’s the truth… we don’t know what 2021 will bring. But what I do know is as long as we walk in holiness, follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, and keep our focus on things above, all things work out for our good according to Romans 8:28 “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” NLT

I encourage you to make your Vision God focused and not 2021 focused.

Father in the name of Jesus, please forgive us for times we lose focus….we repent to you. Help us to remember, no matter what life throws our way, you are faithful. Give us the strength and wisdom to follow you always, because you have great plans for our lives. We know there is no greater place to be than in your perfect will, because there is safety there.  We love you and thank you. In Jesus name…Amen.

Happy New Year Everyone!

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Merry Christmas

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace”
(Isaiah 9:6)

I believe this Christmas has more meaning than ever. I hope we are aware that life can change in the blink of an eye and we have to be grateful for every moment.

As I encourage myself, I also want to encourage you to be thankful for the natural gifts you received, and to be humbled by the gift we never deserved, which is the birth of our savior Jesus Christ.

Whereever you find yourself this Christmas, I want you to know that God is with you.

Have a Merry Christmas!! And remember…Jesus loves you and SO DO I!

Blessings,
Darlene @HealedtoSpeak

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Today’s Prayer: Commitment

Father, in the name of Jesus, we give you praise for another day. Glory to the Lamb of God!

Father, as resurrection day approaches, we want to say THANK YOU. Thank you for keeping your commitment and going to the cross for our sins. You could have turned back knowing the pain, torment, shame and humiliation you had to endure, but you saw us, your children, and you finished your course. Thank you for rising again on the third day with all power in your hands. Because of your obedience and commitment, we are overcomers in you!

Today we commit our lives unto you, and we will trust in you. Father, because of all you have done for us, we ask that you help us to continuously present our bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable unto you, which is our reasonable spiritual service of worship.

When times are difficult, we will remember what Christ did for us over two-thousand years ago. We will fight the good fight of faith and we will finish the course you have set before us in, Jesus Name.

Lord, help us to obey you and keep your commandments and statutes which you have commanded us. Father, we thank you for giving yourself for our sins, so you might rescue us from this evil age, according to the will of our God and Father.

Lord, help us to follow you, keep your commandments, listen to your voice, serve and cling to you all the days of our lives.

In the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…Amen.

HE HAS RISEN!

Scriptures
Psalm 37:5
Romans 12:1-2
II Timothy 4;7
Deuteronomy 27:10-11
Galatians 1:4
Deuteronomy 13:4

 

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Today’s Prayer: Life, Trust & God’s Promises

Hi guys! I pray you are well. Today, I am grateful that my family is safe and in the land of the living! Lord, I thank you for life!

Today’s prayer is a little different; it comes from a very personal place.

I want to thank My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Yesterday, my husband was in a terrible car accident! God’s angels protected him; he is fine but, it is a reminder of how often we need to pray and cover our families as well as pray for angelic protection when we are going about our day.

Father, I am so grateful for life! Yesterday could have been an entirely different day with a terrible ending, BUT GOD!!! Although I am frustrated because of what I have been experiencing, I WILL TRUST YOU. Father, as tears stream down my face, I know that those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.

Things are difficult right now and has been that way since we have begun our God-given assignment, but I am trusting you through each trial you lead me through. I WILL stand on your word. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt you are with me and my family.

As the body of Christ, we will not give up. We will stand on your promises no matter what it looks like because your promises are Yes and Amen.

I thank you for meeting my needs and the needs of your people! You know what we have need of before we ask, and we know you will supply ALL OUR needs according to your riches in Glory that is in Christ Jesus. We thank you that earth is the Lords’ and the fullness thereof. I am thankful that you OWN IT ALL, not man.

Lord, when it is all said and done, I know it will be good that I was afflicted.

I (We) trust you now and always in Jesus Name…Amen.

Scriptures

Psalm 126:5
II Corinthians 1:20
Matthew 6:8
Philippians 4:19
Psalm 24:1
Psalm 119:71

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Today’s Prayer: Gratefulness

Blessings everyone! Happy Thursday. I encourage you to enjoy every moment God gives you.  Sometimes we are so excited about the weekend or a holiday that we forget to give thanks for the blessings we experience every day. Remember to give thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ – Ephesians 5:20

Father in the name of Jesus, we give you thanks! Today and always, we will give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus. Lord, we are grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and we offer to you an acceptable worship, with reverence and awe…Amen.

You are a good God; our provider, counselor and friend. Lord, we will praise your name with a song! We will magnify you with thanksgiving. Hallelujah!

Lord, we are grateful that you sent your son Jesus Christ. It is by your grace we have been saved through faith. Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift! Today and always we say thank you.

In Jesus name…Amen.

Scriptures

Ephesians 5:20
I Thessalonians 5:18
Hebrews 12:28
Psalm 69:30
Ephesians 2:8
II Corinthians 9:15

 

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Today’s Prayer: Trust

Hello people of God!! I pray you are having an excellent week! If your week is not going the way you planned trust God! He is with you. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Dear Lord, today and always we will trust you. We know we will be faced with circumstances we never imagined, but we are grateful that nothing takes you by surprise. We continue to put our hope in you.

We will not lean on our own understanding but trust you with all our hearts. We commit our lives unto you. As we seek your direction, we trust you for the answer in all things; because we know your name, we will put our trust in you. And as we seek you, you will not forsake us. Glory to God!

We will sit in your presence in stillness because YOU ARE God! You will be exalted among the nations and the earth. We thank you for another day and we give you praise for life, health, and strength.

In Jesus name…Amen.

Scriptures

Joshua 1:9
Proverbs 3:5
Psalm 37:4-6
Psalm 9:10
Psalm 46:10

 

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Today’s Prayer: Protection

Hello Everyone!! I pray you are well and are enjoying the first couple days of Spring!! I am grateful for the changing of the season. It is a reminder that nothing remains the same. Please know that if you are experiencing difficult circumstances, it won’t last always. Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (NIV).

Lord, thank you for your protection. Sometimes we take for granted the fact that we get home safely each day. But today we remember, and we say thank you for protecting us.

Each morning as we head out the door, we ask for your wisdom for the places we need to go and the decisions we need to make. Help us to walk in wisdom and understanding, as wisdom will watch over us and understanding will keep us safe. Remind us not to turn our back on your wisdom for it will protect and guard us.

We trust you because you are faithful as you strengthen and protect us from the evil one. For you are the God that goes with us, to fight for us against our enemies. Therefore, we will be strong and courageous because you uphold us with your righteous hand. We will not be dismayed by the darts the enemy throws our way, because YOU ARE OUR GOD; our refuge and our strength and a very present help in the time of trouble.

We know beyond a shadow of a doubt, that you protect and watch over us! And for that we are grateful. Thank you for the victory!

In Jesus Name…Amen

Scriptures
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Proverbs 2:11
Proverbs 4:6
II Thessalonians 3:3
Deuteronomy 20:4
Deuteronomy 31:6
Isaiah 41:10
Psalm 46:1

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Today’s Prayer: Integrity

Good morning people of God! Rejoice, God is with you.

Father in the name of Jesus, THANK YOU. If you do nothing else for us, we are still abundantly blessed.

Lord, in these evils times we live in, help us to walk in integrity. We know it is not a popular topic, but it is ALWAYS right. You word says that those of us who walk in integrity, walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.

Lord, help us to walk as your servant Job. Help us not to speak falsehood and not utter deceit. Until we die, help us not to put away our integrity, while we hold fast to our righteousness. Help us to be a good example of integrity to our children because they will be blessed as we walk in integrity.

Lord, help us to aim for what is honorable, not only in your sight, but in the sight of man. And as we wait on you, may integrity and uprightness preserve us.

Lord, we ask your forgiveness for the times we did not walk in integrity. Help us to do better because we know better.

We ask for all these things according to your Word in Jesus Name…Amen!

Have a wonderful day!

Scriptures
Proverbs 10:9
Job 27:4-6
Proverbs 20:7
II Corinthians 8:21
Psalm 25:21

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Today’s Prayer: God Cares

Good morning People of God! I pray God’s best for you today. And whatever you do whether it be in word or deed, do it unto the Lord.

Father, in the name of Jesus. Thank you once again for your love and grace. It leaves us speechless. Lord, despite all we experience, cause us to remember that you care for us. There are times in our spiritual walk that you seem so far from us but help us to remember that you will never leave us or forsake us. Remind us that you are with us wherever we go, and you will not leave us until You have done what You have promised us.”  Hallelujah!

When we are overwhelmed, remind us to cast our anxieties on you, because you care for us. Thank you for caring for us so much that you gave your only son so we could have eternal life in Heaven with you. Glory to God!

We are forever grateful that you are the same God yesterday, today, and forever, which means you will ALWAYS care for us.

We thank you for all things in Jesus Name…Amen.

Scriptures
Colossians 3:17
Deuteronomy 11:12
Deuteronomy 31:8
Genesis 28:15
1 Peter 5:7
John 3:16
Hebrews 13:8

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Today’s Prayer: Waiting

Hello People of God! Just in case you forgot, you are beautiful in the sight of God. You are fearfully and wonderfully made!

Lord, we give you thanks for who you are, and we are humbled by another opportunity to give you praise. Glory to God!

Lord, each of us is in a state of waiting. Whether it be waiting for our child to return to you, deliverance from addiction, waiting for our spouse, healing in our bodies, or a financial breakthrough, we are all waiting.

Lord, there are times when the waiting is difficult. But God, we know you are with us. Thank you for being good to those who wait on you and seek you. Lord, as we wait on you, help us to remain strong and let our hearts take courage.

Help us not to look at those who prosper in their own way, but be still and wait patiently on you. We decree and declare that we will not be weary in well-doing because we will reap if we don’t faint.

Lord, as we wait on you, thank you for renewing our strength. Lead us in your truth and teach us, for you are the God of our salvation and FOR YOU, we will wait all day long.

We trust your will, your way, and your plan. In Jesus Name…Amen.

Scriptures
Psalm 139:14
Lamentations 3:25
Psalm 27:14
Psalm 37:7
Galatians 6:9
Isaiah 40:31
Psalm 25:5

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Today’s Prayer: Self-Control

Good morning beautiful people of God! Jesus LOVES YOU!

Father in the name of Jesus, thank you for your presence. Where would we be without it?  As the second month of the new year comes to an end, we ask that you help us to walk in self-control. Help us to control our thoughts and actions, so we may finish the race you have set before us.

Father, each day we are bombarded with negative thoughts that attempt to infiltrate our hearts. As we face the daily temptation to act on those thoughts, remind us that you have not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love and self-control. Thank you Lord for the power, to change our thoughts, you said we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us, so we know we have self-control because your divine power has granted us all things that pertain to life and godliness; and that includes self-control.

Help us to value the importance of prayer and spending time in your word, as doing those things lead to self-control. Help us to walk in the fruit of the Spirit which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Father, we know the end of all things is at hand, therefore, help us to walk in self-control and be sober minded.

Lord, we thank you for your grace; for it brings salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age, as we wait for our blessed hope which is you.

We thank you for answering our prayer in Jesus Name…Amen.

Have a WONDERFUL day!

  1. II Timothy 4:7
  2. II Timothy 1:7
  3. Philippians 4:13
  4. II Peter 1:3
  5. Galatians 5:22-23
  6. 1 Peter 4:7
  7. Titus 2:11-14
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Today’s Prayer: Love

Father, in the name of Jesus, thank you for another week in the land of the living. We are grateful for your love towards us.

On this Valentine’s Day, we thank you for being the inventor of love. You love us so much, that you gave your only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

On a day like today it is easy for us to love those we love, but God we ask that you help us to love our enemies and do good. Help us to obey your commandment and love one another as you have loved us.

With all we do, help us to do it in love; because without love, we are nothing.

Lord, thank you for this wonderful day. In Jesus name…Amen.

Scriptures
John 3:16
Luke 6:35
John 15:12
I Corinthians 16:14
I Corinthians 13:2

 

 

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Today’s Prayer: Peace

Good morning beautiful people of God!

Father in the name of Jesus, thank you for another day! We bless your wonderful name.

Lord with each passing day, remind us to keep our minds on you. Your word tells us you will keep us in perfect peace as we keep our minds on you, because we trust you. As we face tribulation in a fallen world, help us to set our mind on the Spirit because it is life and peace. We ask that your peace rule in our hearts, and we thank you in advance that YOU have overcome the world, which means we already have the victory in Christ Jesus.

As we go about our weekend, we submit ourselves to you. And when the enemy attempts to rob us of our peace help us to resist him because he will flee from us.

Thank you for being the Lord of peace. In Jesus name…Amen

Isaiah 26:3
John 16:33
Romans 8:6
Colossians 3:15
2 Thessalonians 3:16
James 4:7

 

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Today’s Prayer: Believe

Father in the name of Jesus, we thank you for another day to give you glory and praise.

Father help us to believe your word in all things. Help us not to be moved by what we see, but continually teach us to stand on your word. Your word says, without faith, it is impossible to please God. Remind us to continually walk in faith on a moment by moment basis so we can please you.

Father, with everything happening in the earth, cause us to draw closer to you. Lord, I pray we don’t fall into having a sinful unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.

My prayer for us today is that the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit we may abound in hope.

We are grateful that you delight in the prayers of the upright and we thank you in advance for answering our prayers. You are good and your mercy endures forever.

We really can’t thank you enough!
In Jesus Name…Amen

Scriptures
Hebrews 11:6
Hebrews 3:12
Romans 15:13
Proverbs 15:8
Psalm 100:5

 

 

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Resolutions No…Living Yes

Hi there. Happy New Year! I hope you are still celebrating. Praise God for another year to be in the land of the living. I enjoyed my New Year’s. I spent most of my time being with my family while watching A LOT of movies!

One of the movies I watched was called, Me Before You. It was FANTASTIC and I believe confirmed my post, which I wrote over three weeks ago. Sidebar, it is so important to understand the timing of God in everything. 😊

I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. I learned years ago that most resolutions fail. There is nothing wrong with setting goals, but resolutions, no thanks!

As each year passes, my greatest desire is to continuously deepen my relationship with Christ. I want to please the Lord by being the best Christian, wife, mother, and friend he created me to be; by his grace. My other desire is to enjoy my life. To enjoy the one life God has given me. I know that seems like a given, but for many years, I did not know I could enjoy my life.

I had a difficult upbringing filled with a lot of pain and sorrow. For a long time, I believed my life was destined to be full of pain and nothing more. At one time, I believed the lies of the enemy and thought my life would always be full of defeat. As I grew in Christ and began my healing process, I learned he wanted more for my life. I learned he wants me to have an abundant life and he wanted me to enjoy it.

John 10:10 – “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (KJV).

Ecclesiastes 2:24 – “There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God” (KJV).

When I learned God wanted me to have a joyful and abundant life, my mindset changed, and I began to desire much more. There are so many things I have not done, all because I believed I could not do them, but now…

I want to visit Japan, go horseback riding, go ice skating, stay at an eight-star resort and order room service (with my hubby). Go to my first concert EVER! I want to see my favorite Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. I want to go to the Opera, go camping (in a cabin, not the woods). I desire to go on an African safari, and the list truly goes on and on 😊.

I probably won’t be able to do all these things this year! I still have young children. But I have placed my prayer requests before God, and I have faith that at the right time, he will give me the desires of my heart according to his will.

Now, please hear me. God is not a genie. We don’t just go to him when we want something. Our primary goal should be to glorify God always. But God enjoys seeing his children blessed and prosperous. And he wants us to come to him about EVERYTHING.

I’ve been through so much in my life, and know I will face additional circumstances, because that’s life. But regardless of the obstacles I will face, God still wants me (AND YOU) to have an abundant life.

Do you have any desires, dreams or long-terms goals? I am sure you do! Tell God about it. He already knows what is in your heart. God desires to give us what we want according to his will. All we have to do is ask.

I John 5:14-15 – “And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him” (KJV).

Psalm 20:4 – “May he grant your heart’s desires and make all your plans succeed” (NLT).

“You only get one life, it is your responsibility to live it as fully as possible.” –
From the movie Me Before You. I think you should watch the movie, it was in my opinion, beautiful and funny too.

 

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Today’s Prayer

Father in the name of Jesus, we can’t say thank you enough. You have allowed us to see another year. We are grateful.

Lord, we as begin the New Year, help us to BE the church and not just attend it. Help us to stay focused on why we’re here, and that is to fulfill the GREAT COMMISSION. Help us to remember, it is not just about your blessings, but the souls of your people.

As the body of Christ, help us to obey your commandment by “Loving one another as you have loved us; because if we do not have love, we are nothing”. Lord cause us to “Consider others before thinking of ourselves”. For your word tells us there is “No greater love than when we lay down our life for our friends.”

Let our heart’s desire be to please you more. We love and thank you for your bountiful blessings. In Jesus Name…Amen.

Scriptures:
Matthew 28:17-20
John 15:12-13
Philippians 2:3-4

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Happy New Year

Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”

Hello Everyone!! Happy New Year.

May this New Year bring you blessings, peace and prosperity in all things. I know God has great plans in store for you because His word says so. I am praying for you.

Blessings and have a WONDERFUL day!

 

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Today’s Prayer

Father, in the name of Jesus, thank you for another year to celebrate your birth. Help us to continue to focus on who you are. The Great I AM. The Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.

As we cross over into the New Year, I pray our heart’s desire is to please you more. To not only be hearers of your word but doers.

Your word tells us you have great plans for our lives; plans to prosper us, to give us a future and a hope. Therefore, as we make our plans for the year, remind us to acknowledge you because you will make our paths straight.

We love you Lord. Thank you for the grace and mercy you bestow on us with each new morning. We don’t deserve it but are thankful for your love towards us. What a Love!

In Jesus Name…Amen

Scriptures
John 1:29
Exodus 3:14
James 1:22
Jeremiah 29:11
Proverbs 3:6
Lamentations 3:22

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Merry Christmas!

Luke 2:11 ” Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” 

Good morning everyone!! Merry Christmas!! I pray your day is filled with God’s peace, joy and love.

God, thank you for sending your son Jesus!

By the way, my first pie (from scratch) came out pretty good! I used a recipe I found on Pinterest!

My First Pie

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A reminder from my eight-year-old

I am so grateful for my children. All five of them are unique in their own way and a blessing to me in many ways.

My children and I always talk. It is something I cherish because I did not have it with my parents. My youngest son, who is eight, likes to talk the most. For an eight-year-old, he has such profound insight and it amazes me. He reminds me of myself at that age as God allowed me to see things that most adults did not see. Unfortunately, I could not express what I saw. As a result of my experience, I allow my children to speak what is on their heart and mind…most of the time. 😊

A few days ago, my youngest and I were talking about his eldest brother who is twenty-five and experiencing his own life struggles. I said to him, “Your big brother is going through a lot right now.” He said, “I know, but people think life is over when bad things happen, but there is always a blessing after the bad.” I looked at him and told him he was correct!

Psalms 127:3 – “Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him” (NLT).

God is amazing! He will use anyone to remind us of his word, even our children.
His statement was a reminder of God’s love, and grace towards us even in difficult times.

As Christians, we will endure trials because the Word tells us so. I Peter 1:6 says, “Be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while” (NLT).

However, when experiencing a trial, the difficulty comes when the trial lasts for more than a day, a week, a month or a year. The key to success while going through any trial is consistently praying and studying the Word of God.

God will use the most difficult times in our lives to stretch us in our spiritual walk and teach us how to trust him on a deeper level. We must keep our focus on Christ alone. If our focus shifts elsewhere, we open ourselves up to discouragement and feelings of defeat.

But I encourage you to stay with God. I thank God that negative circumstances are only designed to build us up, not to destroy us. The trial is only for a season. As my son Jeremiah said, “there is always a blessing after the bad.” When we come out on the other side of it, we will be better.  Job 23:10 says, “But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.”

These days, as we watch the news, we can be saddened and discouraged by what we see and hear. But we must remember God has a blessing after the bad.

John 16:33 – …“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (NIV).

 

 

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