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Time…..with God

25 Saturday Jun 2022

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In the name of the Father,

and iof the Son,

and of the HolySpirit….

Amen

………my Father God, I come to seek comfort and complete rest in your loving arms  I need thee, oh I need thee. Oh Jesus I need thee. May I clear my mind my body, my soul and my spirit in your presence today. It has been very busy for  me, as you have graciously provided….but today I lay down my tasks and wait….for You! I seek your presence and confess my sin. Forgive me for being so busy.  It’s hard because I must keep income and work coming.  Balance can be hard. Help me because I know all good comes from you alone.  I surrender my spirit to you this morning.  I pray you will “Cleanse me” and fill me with your love.

I need thee….Lord I need thee!  Amen 

“Make A Day” ….: For Someone You Love

08 Wednesday Jun 2022

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Social Connections

Jun 8

Mark 12:31

“And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” 

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Although we live in a technological age aimed at keeping us connected, there seems to be a real “disconnect” when it comes to meaningful relationships. Jesus provides us with the answer to this dilemma in our verse. The word for neighbor means “near.” In other words, Jesus is saying we are to love those we encounter every day… not on devices, but in person. This would include family members, coworkers, classmates, fellow church members, and the countless people we cross paths with daily. We are to love them unconditionally – no strings attached. We are to regard them as more important than ourselves and put their needs ahead of our own.

So let me suggest that you make a list of ways you can encourage and bless others and pray for the opportunities to do so. Believe me, you will make someone’s day!

         I LOVE YOU…..

Jesus is it……..

03 Friday Jun 2022

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The One Dimensional Man

Jun 3

Philippians 3:10

“That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His suffering.” –

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What gets you out of bed every morning? I’m not talking about an alarm, your spouse, your kids or your pets. What is “IT” that gives you a passion for life and focus of purpose? In our Scripture, Paul says he was all about “one thing” and he focused like a laser on that one thing: to know Christ. From the highest of highs – the power of His resurrection – to the lowest of lows – the fellowship of His sufferings, Paul wanted to know Jesus Christ and be all the Lord had called him to be. What is your one thing? I encourage you to describe it in a sentence like Paul did.  Whatever it is, I trust it will reveal a heart focused on Christ and on becoming more like Him every day – because Jesus is our One Thing.

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“JESUS IS OUR ONLY THING.”

• AMEN • 

There’s Something About That Name

01 Wednesday Jun 2022

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Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!

there’s just something about that name!

Master, Savior, Jesus!

Like the fragrance after the rain.

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!

Let all heaven and earth proclaim:

Kings and kingdoms will all pass away

but there’s something about that name!

 

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jesus we adore thee, we give you all we are,

and all we hope to be….just for You.

Help us. Oh Jesus help us.

Most precious JESUS ….. help us!

• AMEN •

The Sabbath Day

29 Sunday May 2022

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You “Unwrapped”

May 29

John 1:18

“No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.”

▶︎ LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL
When we talk about our hearts, we are not always referring to the organ in our chests. Instead, we are referring to the essence of who we are – what makes you “you” and what makes me “me.” With that in mind, our verse tells us that Jesus is “the heart” of God. The word used for “declared” is to “unwrap” something. Jesus has “unwrapped” God so all people can see and know Him. Through Christ we see a Holy God who loves sinners and would sacrifice His only begotten Son to save all who would receive Him.

Let me ask: When your heart unwraps the real you, what do people see? If your heart is strong for Christ, people will see a godly person. So ask the Holy Spirit to create in you a heart that will reveal in you the “heart of God”, Jesus.

Prayer

Jesus….”I praise thee with my whole heart.”
I open my heart now. I will share my heart in our world. My heart belongs to you. You can work in my heart to bring love to your world. Accept my heart and help me to open it completely for the love of others.

Jesus I give you my “heart love” this Sabbath morning.

• Amen •

 

 

 

The Weight of our Witness

23 Monday May 2022

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May 23

Matthew 5:16

“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” 

▶︎ LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL
The witness of our life carries more weight than the witness of our words. Did you hear that? That’s what Jesus is saying when He tells us to let our light shine. Certainly the words of our witness for Him are vital, but they ring hollow if our life does not back them up. You see, the world is looking for authentic Christians. We know one when we see one, and we all want to be one. How do we shine our light? First we must have a light to shine, by receiving Christ as Lord and Savior.

We keep our light bright by growing in our relationship with Him through reading His Word, prayer and worship. As we grow in Him, we develop a hunger and desire to serve and please Him. This leads to the good works of service that shine before others.

So I ask you now – Where can you shine your light for Christ today? 

The Sabbath Day

22 Sunday May 2022

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Good Morning…my dear Lord,

You have brought me to a new days beginning. You have freshened me during the night. I ask you now to renew my heart. Bring me new strength and purpose for this day.  Forgive my mistakes from yesterday. I give you this new day. I want to walk closer with you.

All praise to you on this Sunday morning. I give you all my love and adoration today. All praises and honor I send to you this Sabbath morning. 

• AMEN •

Oh Come…..

19 Thursday May 2022

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Jesus, please come and enter my/our souls this “mornings light.”

We are present, We are waiting for you. We are open to receive you.

We need your everlasting love right now.

We need your strength and your understanding.

Thank you for being our protector and our refuge.

We now offer you our adoration and praise.

Holy God hear my/our prayer

Oh come Jesus…,Come!

AMEN

 

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All Glory to God

18 Wednesday May 2022

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Glory to God in the highest,

And
peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.

• AMEN •

I Pray…..Let My Light Shine

16 Monday May 2022

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Good Morning Heavenly Father, I give you thanks for the blessings of awakening to a new Monday morning. I’ve a new week ahead and I humbly pray you will walk beside me as I open the challenges for today and of this week. I will take it one day at a time, and I give You my week.

Father, Give me new strength. May I walk in total faith along with you all the days of this new week. Send me your angels to guard over me as I work in your gardens, and as I honor you with your divine purpose for me. Bless all that I lay my hands on and the lives of those I will visit.

My Father God I ask for a calm spirit as I practice and prepare for my new Yoga class. I hope to share my spirit through You, with those who attend my class.

I thank you now for all my many blessings. I give You all my honor this morning with praises and thanksgiving. Amen

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