Sparrows

Matthew 10: 29-31

“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father…So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”

                    FOR YOU……..

Friday Morning Devotional

KNOW WHAT YOU ARE! October 1

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. -Ephesians 2:10

LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL

rabbit came upon a rattlesnake in the woods. The rattlesnake hissed, “I know what you are! You have big ears, a fluffy tail, and a wiggly nose… You’re a rabbit! The rabbit replied, “I know what you are, too! You have beady eyes, a big mouth, a slick appearance, and diamonds all over you. You’re a televangelist!” It’s important to know what you are. Our verse tells us we’re God’s workmanship, from a Greek word meaning “masterpiece.” Did you get that? You are – I am – God’s masterpiece created for good works. We are not saved by these works; we are saved by grace through faith. But God has saved us for a purpose – to serve Him and make Him known by good works done in His name. So jump off God’s easel, masterpiece, and get to work today

My Friday Devotional

                 LILY PAD

Genesis 2: 2-3, Exodus 23:12

It is easy to feel like there are not enough hours in the day to fulfill our purpose, but the Bible reminds us over and over,  that rest is an important part of how we best fulfill our purposes.

Psalm 91:4

Rest is a part of God’s design for our lives. Let’s pause and seek God in prayer, asking him to “cover us with his feathers” so we can find rest and refuge in him.

We often pretend to rest. We take a couple days off. We read, slumber and nourish ourselves with healthy foods. We relax in peace and quiet, but do we truly open up our hearts and our spirits to God’s everlasting restful peace. We can connect with Him in complete abandon. Breath his spirit into our whole body. Close our eyes, relax each limb, each muscle, and listen intently for his whispering voice. Lay quietly and wait for His  spirit to come. Pace your breath, and completely rest.

Prayer

Hear me…my Father God. I need to rest completely in you right now. I have been working and accomplishing. But today I want to share deeply in your calming spirit. I want to open myself to completely listen, to hear You and to allow your spirit to take over in my body, my mind, and my spirit in your divine rest. You are my Father, my protector and my healer.  I surrender all……I love thee Lord Jesus….and  I need thee. Oh how I need thee. Amen.

just as I am……

 

God’s Heart-Sigh September 9

And the Lord was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart. –Genesis 6:6

LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL

“It was very good.” These are the words used in Genesis 1:31 to describe God’s completed creation. But by the time we reach our verse in Genesis 6, people had messed up so much that God was sorry He had made them. The Hebrew root word for “sorry” is “to sigh.” But God’s grieving heart sigh was not one of judgment but one of grace and hope. He would begin again with humanity. We know the full story. We know that in Christ we are made brand new, and that God, in His faithfulness, gives us a new beginning every morning. So if you feel God sighing over you, don’t assume it’s His wrath. If you are His child, it is the signal He’s going to wipe the slate clean and give you the opportunity to begin again. My Prayer My Father God, Take me just as a I am…..and make me new again. I give you all of my day. Amen

Missing A Loved One – in Separation

QUEEN ANNE’s LACE – WILDFLOWER

“…..for he said: ‘May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are out of each other’s sight.’” Genesis 31:49

“Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen.“ Hebrews 11://1

“For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:8

 “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

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……my Father God, thank you for your scripture that calms  my heart snd soothes my longings.  Amen

Faith…..Hope……Love

True Faith August 11

Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” -John 8:12

LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL

A father asked his young son to go out to the barn to get his tool chest. The boy was afraid of the dark and protested, “But it’s dark outside.” The dad handed the boy a lantern and said, “Hold up the lantern. How far can you see?”  “I can see to the mulberry tree,” he replied.  “Well, then, go to the tree. Now how far can you see?” “To the gate.” “Then go to the gate. Now how far?” “To the barn door!” That’s a pretty good picture of faith. Do you have a little faith? Then go that far. And when you see a little more, go a little farther. Before you know it, you will have enough light – and enough faith – to see all the way home. It all begins with that first step of true faith in Jesus Christ.

Saturday, 4:10 am….

2 Corinthians 12:10

For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

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God’s grace is more clearly seen and more deeply savored in our weaknesses than our strengths