Quiet Prayer to Begin Lord Jesus, let this scene carry Your compassion without performance. Let charity be rooted in worship, and let Lindsey’s story honor Your redemption. Amen. Anchor Scriptures: Mark 12:29–34 • Romans 12:1 After Jenny checked out Rodrigo and Elizabeth, she tucked the moment away like a secret she didn’t know she needed—tenderness…
Today
Father in Heaven, As this day begins, we come to You with reverence and gratitude. You are holy, faithful, and worthy of all our Love. We repent for the ways we have loved You halfway—when our hearts were divided, our attention scattered, and our devotion delayed. Forgive us for every idol we’ve held close, every…
The Gathering: Perfectly Loved
Quiet Prayer to Begin Father, let Your Word flow naturally through this moment. May Scripture not feel inserted, but lived. Let perfect Love quiet fear in every heart at this table. Amen. The Gathering — “Perfectly Loved” The music swelled gently through the café just as Rodrigo and Elizabeth stood to leave. Elizabeth’s eyes lifted…
Those Little Foxes
Quiet Prayer to Begin Lord, teach us to recognize when frustration reveals a deeper pruning. Guard our tongues when emotion rises. Let Your Word not be used as a weapon, but as a mirror. Amen. The Gathering — “Little Foxes” The café door chimed softly as Rodrigo stepped inside. He paused just long enough to…
Today
Quiet Prayer to Begin Lord Jesus, True Vine, draw me close before this day begins. Search me gently. Prune what must be pruned. Let repentance prepare the soil of my heart. Amen. The Word is My Anchor Father, Today I choose to abide. Your Son said, “I am the true vine.”So I confess—I am not…
Today
Quiet Prayer to Begin Father, as this new day opens before me, quiet my striving. Align my heart with Your Word. Let repentance keep me tender, and Your Spirit keep me steady. Amen. A Prayer for Today (Acts 20:24 & Psalm 16:9) Lord, Today I remember that my life is not my own. Your Word…
Golden Frogs
Quiet Prayer to Begin Holy Spirit, guard this reflection from fear and fill it with clarity. Teach us to test what glitters. Keep us anchored in truth. Amen. The Golden Frogs (A Reflection from 1 John 3) Not all frogs are obvious. Some are golden. They shine.They appear rare.They seem like answers to long-prayed prayers….
Today
” Little children, let no one lead you astray. He who does righteousness is righteous, even as He is Righteous.” 1 John 3:7 Father, As today begins, we seek Your will above all. Guide our steps in the way of Your righteousness, and keep us steady in Your truth. Lead us into the Light of…
Why Healthy Love Feels Unsafe at First
Quiet Prayer to Begin Lord Jesus, steady the places in us that brace for harm even when You are bringing healing. Teach us to recognize safety when it arrives. Amen. There is a strange paradox in healing: Chaos feels familiar.Calm feels suspicious. When someone has lived through betrayal, manipulation, inconsistency, or emotional instability, their nervous…
Parables: Stories For The Gathering
Quiet Prayer to Begin Lord Jesus, let this page protect what is sacred and clarify what is symbolic. Keep my heart honest and my words clean. May everything written serve truth and not harm. Amen. Disclaimer & Author’s Clarification (For The Gathering ) The characters represented in this work—including Elizabeth, Rodrigo, Isabelle, Randy, Diana, and…
The True Prince — Still Waters
And then there is the true Prince. Not loud.Not dazzling in the way deception sparkles.Not urgent or persuasive. He comes like still waters. He does not demand.He does not chase to conquer.He does not charm to control. He reaches down gently into the soul and draws out the gold hidden beneath layers of fear, survival,…
The Gathering — “Frogs in Gold”
The diner was almost full, but loneliness still found a way to sit down at the table across from Elizabeth. The woman looked well-kept. Composed. Beautiful in the way she had likely been told her entire life. Nothing about her appearance suggested crisis. No visible bruises. No unraveling. Just a cup of coffee cradled between…
A Ministry of Love and Hope
Quiet prayer to begin Lord Jesus, let this scene carry Your fragrance—truth without preaching, tenderness without pretending. Keep it rooted in Scripture and soaked in hope. Amen. The Gathering Home — “A Ministry of Love and Hope” Scripture thread: Philippians 4 • Habakkuk 2 Randy and Diana had visited before—bringing casseroles, polite smiles, and the…
The Gathering Home: Beautifully Broken
Quiet prayer to begin Lord Jesus, as we lay these lives before You, cover them with mercy. Expose the lies gently. Heal what began before language. Teach us to receive grace rather than perform for it. Amen. Character Snapshot — Rodrigo WoundRodrigo’s wounds began long before the battlefield. As a boy, he learned to carry…
Freedom in Forgiving
Quiet prayer: Lord, let this be truthful and tender—strong enough to name betrayal, gentle enough to lead to healing.Prayer of repentance: Father, forgive me for every place I’ve partnered with bitterness, self-protection, or revenge. Cleanse my heart and teach me Your forgiveness. In Jesus’ Name, amen. When David was hiding from King Saul, Saul didn’t…
The Call That Felt Like Home
Quiet prayer: Lord, let this read like freedom—clean, steady, and true.Prayer of repentance: Father, forgive us for clinging to shame as if it were humility. Teach us to receive Your mercy and to forgive as You have forgiven us. In Jesus’ Name, amen. After Rodrigo met with Anthony, something subtle—but undeniable—shifted inside him. He had…
Hugs Across the Distance
Quiet prayer: Lord, let this carry warmth without sentimentality—truth without strain.Prayer of repentance: Father, forgive me for every time I’ve doubted the reach of prayer, or tried to control what only You can orchestrate. Teach me to trust Your providence. In Jesus’ Name, amen. As Elizabeth pondered her encounter with Dustin and Fernando, her heart…
The War of Survival: The Crossing
Quiet prayer: Lord, let this honor the wounded without exploiting them.Prayer of repentance: Father, forgive us for the ways we’ve minimized pain we didn’t understand. Teach us to be present, humble, and faithful in the work of restoration. In Jesus’ Name, amen. Anthony carried guilt like iron tied to his ankles—heavy enough to slow every…
Crosswalk Joy: Being Seen on the Way to School
Quiet prayer: Lord, let this be a gentle light for weary hearts.Prayer of repentance: Father, forgive me for the times I’ve tried to carry what only You can carry. Teach me to surrender daily and to serve with clean hands and a soft heart. In Jesus’ Name, amen. Stand firm therefore in the liberty by…
The Gathering Home: Called out of the Darkness to the Life of Light
Called Back to Life Mattias sat in Elizabeth’s living room days later, knees bouncing nervously. She didn’t interrogate him. She offered him tea. “I almost died,” he said suddenly. Elizabeth nodded. “I know.” He looked up, startled. “How?” She smiled gently. “He watches.” Mattias swallowed hard. “I felt… like something stepped in.” Elizabeth reached for…
Home is Not a Place: Embracing Spiritual Truths
Quiet prayer: Lord Jesus, be near. Let every word be clean, true, and full of Your comfort.Prayer of repentance: Father, forgive me for every place I tried to carry grief without surrender, and for every moment I spoke from fear instead of faith. Wash me, lead me, and make my heart teachable. In Jesus’ Name,…
The Homecoming
Rodrigo lived like a soldier even after the uniforms were gone—steady, watchful, built for the long road. As a clinician and healer, he spent long days helping wounded warriors put their lives back in order. He knew how to triage a crisis, how to sit in the silence, how to speak one sentence that kept…
Divine Interruption: Overcoming Despair with Connection
Life Interrupted Death Elizabeth felt the unease before she understood it. It came as a tightening in her chest while she folded laundry—ordinary, unremarkable, except for the sudden knowing that this moment was not as small as it appeared. Pray now. She dropped to her knees without explanation. Not later.Not after dinner.Now. She did not…
Just Give Me, Today
Quiet prayer to begin Lord Jesus, cover this page with gentleness. Teach us to honor pain without becoming its prisoner, and to receive Your mercy one day at a time. Amen. The Gathering Home — Grounding in “Today” Scene: “Just Give Today” Night didn’t always arrive quietly. Some nights it slipped into the room like…
Reciprosity or Codependency?
Quiet PrayerFather, teach us how to Love without fear, show up without control, and remain without disappearing. In Jesus’ name, amen. Reciprocity in Scripture — Love That Responds The Bible often speaks about reciprocity, even if it does not always use the word. Instead, Scripture reveals reciprocity through response, presence, and shared humanity. When Jesus…
Reciprocity — When Indifference Becomes Another Loss
My words were few, I said, “When everyone left, only One remained.” Quiet Prayer:Father, hold this truth gently. Let what was unnamed be named, and what was misattributed be released. In Jesus’ name, amen. After my son died, I struggled with the belief that God was punishing me. I lost everything I thought anchored my…
Reciprocity: The Language of Love
Journal Entry: “I don’t believe expecting reciprocity is as selfish as those who deny it; even God expects it from His children. True Love is reciprocated; not demanding or counted as owing a debt, or ownership. I can honestly say, I have experienced it, and now I have a standard to measure by when manipulation…
Discipline as Belonging — Love That Trains, Not Crushes
Within Reciprocity Within the journey of reciprocity, there comes a sacred reorientation: understanding discipline not as rejection, but as belonging. Hebrews 12 teaches that the Lord’s chastening flows directly from the Father’s Love. “The Lord disciplines the one He loves.” This discipline is not punitive; it is relational. It is the careful, attentive training of…
Reciprocated: Love thru Sanctification
Sanctification through the word in Hebrews 12 by the chastening of the Holy Spirit is THE Love of the Father to His beloved. It may seem harsh, and yes, I remember how I dreaded reading Hebrews 12 because I felt the heaviness of the cross I believed was by Christ; it was not. I believed…
Reciprocity: The Longing of Belonging
The Man of the Day and the Man of Darkness A Reflection on Trust, Provision, and the End That Reveals the Heart Soli Deo Gloria Scripture Anchors: Reflection I once read a story about two brothers stranded on an island—the man of the Day and the man of darkness. Because resources were limited, they chose…
Understanding Spiritual Love: Unity and Discernment
Reciprocity, Unity, and Discernment: Love That Is of the Spirit The apostle Paul urges the church, “that there be no divisions among you” (1 Corinthians 1:10). This call to unity is not a demand for sameness, silence, or self-erasure—it is a call to be united in Christ, not merely aligned in appearance. Biblical unity is…
Reciprocity: A Healing Journey — Rejected: The Longing to Belong
Quiet PrayerLord, I come into this moment with humility. Still my heart, quiet my thoughts, and let Your truth guide every word. Amen. Many of us carry a quiet longing to belong—a longing that does not disappear simply because we have accepted reality. Like David, we may Love our family deeply, yet feel unseen, unchosen,…
Remembering God’s Goodness: Gratitude as a Guard Against Idolatry
A Reflection from 1 Chronicles 16 Soli Deo Gloria Scripture Anchor: “Oh, give thanks to the LORD! For He is good!For His mercy endures forever.” — 1 Chronicles 16:34 Reflection When David brought the Ark of the Covenant and placed it in the midst of the tabernacle, he did not rush past the moment. He…
Jesus, the Author and Perfector of Our Faith
Strength for the Day’s Journey Scripture Anchor: Hebrews 12:1–3Soli Deo Gloria “Looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith…” — Hebrews 12:2 Reflection Hebrews 12 reminds me that my faith did not begin with me—and it will not be completed by me either. Jesus is the Author, the One who wrote the first…
Tearing Down Altars: Living to Please God-Two Part: Hearing, and Doing.
When the Word Is Heard A Reflection from Nehemiah 8 Scripture Anchor: “They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people understood what was being read.” — Nehemiah 8:8 When Ezra read the scroll, the people did not argue.They did not explain it…
Tearing Down Altars: Living to Please God
Sanctification: God’s Will Made Clear A Day’s Journey through 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8 Soli Deo Gloria “For this is the will of God, your sanctification…” — 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Holiness Expressed Through Love Sanctification is not cold separation—it is Love shaped by obedience. God’s will is not only that we turn away from sin, but that…
Tearing Down Altars: Living to Please God
Sanctification: God’s Will Made Clear A Day’s Journey through 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8 Soli Deo Gloria “For this is the will of God, your sanctification…” — 1 Thessalonians 4:3 When God Makes His Will Plain Many believers ask, “What is God’s will for my life?” Paul answers plainly. God’s will is not hidden, mystical, or complicated….
Octopus Minds: What Love Does Not Look Like
Lord God, Forgive me for mistaking control for care. and manipulation for Love. Teach me again—slowly—what Love truly is. In Jesus’ Name, amen. What Love Is Not — And What Love Is Day’s Journey — Micro Devotional Scripture Sidebars “There is no fear in Love; but perfect love casts out fear.” — 1 John 4:18…
Octopus Minds: Seeing the Light
Prayer Lord God,Forgive me for believing the lies spoken over mewhen I did not yet know what Love looked like.Open my eyes again to Your light.In Jesus’ Name, amen. When My Eyes Learned to See the Light Day’s Journey — Micro Devotional Scripture Sidebar “Arise, shine; for your light has come!And the glory of the…
Living to Please God
Learning How to Walk, Not Perform A Day’s Journey through 1 Thessalonians 4:1–2 Soli Deo Gloria “Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus,that you should abound more and more,just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God.”— 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Introduction: A New Kind of…
Octopus Mind: God Sees the Shield-Bearers
Day’s Journey — Micro Devotional Scripture Sidebars “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you.” — Psalm 55:22 “He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.” — Psalm 62:2 Reflection Some stayed not because they were weak,but because they were protecting someone…
Tearing Down Altars: Living to Please God
Learning How to Walk, Not Perform A Day’s Journey through 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12 Soli Deo Gloria “Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Introduction: From…
Tearing Down Altars
Religious Altars God Never Asked For Day’s Journey Devotional Series Soli Deo Gloria “These people draw near to Me with their mouthand honor Me with their lips,but their heart is far from Me.” — Isaiah 29:13 Not every altar is pagan.Some are religious. Religious altars are the most difficult to discern because they borrow God’s…
Octopus Minds: When Staying was an Act of Protection
Lord,You see the choices we made when there were no safe options.Forgive the judgments spoken against those who stayed to protect others.Cover us with Your truth and peace.In Jesus’ Name, amen. Day’s Journey — Micro Devotional Scripture Sidebar “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” —John…
Tearing Down Altars: Accountability, Unbelief, and the Grace We Must Not Take for Granted
Day 5 Day’s Journey Devotional Series Soli Deo Gloria “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves.” — 2 Corinthians 13:5 Introduction Before deliverance, there must be accountability. God is merciful, patient, and rich in grace—but grace was never given as permission to remain unchanged. Scripture is clear: unrepentant sin blocks…
Octopus Minds: Breaking the Power of the Silent Treatment
When Silence Becomes Harm Day’s Journey — Micro Devotional A Quiet Prayer to Begin Lord,Forgive me for the times I allowed silence to wound me more than words.Heal the places where betrayal broke trust.Restore my discernment and my peace. In Jesus’ Name, amen. Scripture Sidebar “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves… defend…
The Octopus Mind: Ink and Mirrors
Post 2 — Why Gaslighting Works Scripture Sidebar “The devil… is a liar and the father of lies.”—John 8:44 Reflection An Octopus releases ink to confuse predators—and then escapes while others are disoriented. Abusive people do something similar.They twist words.They deny what happened.They accuse you of what they are doing. This is called gaslighting. Gaslighting…
Tearing Down Altars of Control, Anxiety, and the Illusion of Peace
Day 4 Day’s Journey Devotional Series Soli Deo Gloria “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” — Isaiah 26:3 Introduction Control often masquerades as wisdom. It promises peace, preparedness, and protection—but beneath it lies fear. Anxiety is not the absence of faith; it is…
Today: Tearing Down the Idol of Approval
A Prayer for Tearing Down the Idol of Approval Let us begin in a quiet moment of repentance. Holy and faithful God,I come before You in humility and truth.I acknowledge that I have sought approval where I should have sought You.I repent for every time I measured my worth by acceptance, applause, or affirmation instead…
Tearing Down Altars:
The Idol of Approval and Identity Day’s Journey Devotional Series Soli Deo Gloria “I am the LORD; that is My Name! I will not give My glory to another.” — Isaiah 42:8 Introduction Some altars are inherited before we ever know God’s Name. I have not read yet in the Bible that God’s people tenderly…
Today: Let the Peace of Christ Govern My Heart and Mind
A Quiet Prayer of Repentance and Peace(Philippians 4:7–10) Lord God,I come before You in stillness.I quiet my heart, my mind, and my striving.Before I speak of peace, I first confess. Father, forgive me for every altar I have raised in my thoughts—the idol of people-pleasing,the need for approval,the fear of rejection,the compulsion to manage how…
Tearing Down Altars:
Saul’s Fear of Man vs. the Fear of the LORD Day’s Journey Devotional Series Soli Deo Gloria “The fear of man lays a snare,but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.” — Proverbs 29:25 Introduction Not all altars are built with gold.Some are built with approval, acceptance, and the need to be understood. King Saul…
Tearing Down Altars
Day 1 The Golden Calf: When We Choose What We Can Control Day’s Journey Devotional Series Soli Deo Gloria “Return to Me, and I will return to you,” says the LORD Almighty. — Zechariah 1:3 Introduction This is not a sprint.This is a journey. God tears down altars not to shame us, but to…
Immanuel: The Gift of Giving
Freedom from the Bondage of Grief “Freely you have received; freely give.” — Matthew 10:8 I did not learn generosity from abundance. I learned it from grief. My family endured loss after loss—my son, my nephews, A.J, Gil, my mother, cousins, aunts, and others whose deaths left marks on my soul that only God could heal. Some died from natural causes; others died…
Immanuel: The Light of the World
The True Light Came Into My Darkness “The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 When I was a child, Christmas was not a season of joy.It was not laughter around a warm table. We were not singing “Joy to the World” when my little world was…
Immanuel: When God Leads Through the Dark
“Rise, take the Child and His mother, and flee…” — Matthew 2:13 The night after the Wise Men departed, danger moved quickly toward Bethlehem.Herod’s rage was burning. The cries of the innocent would soon pierce the night. Yet before the terror reached the town, God spokequietly. Softly. In a dream. “Rise… take the Child… and…
Today
Teach Me to Be Present Lord, thank You for a new day.Teach me to be fully present with the people You have entrusted to me.Help me resist distractions and choose love over urgency,attention over noise. Give me a heart that listens, eyes that notice,and a Spirit that values the eternal over the temporary. “Be still,…
Immanuel: The Gift of Presence
Reflection: A Moment That Changed Me “Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, “..redeeming the time.” — Colossians 4:5 There are moments in life that leave a mark—not because they were loud or dramatic, but because they revealed something true about our hearts. One night, while spending time with my granddaughters, I found myself…
Beloved: When Heaven Stood with Me
When Heaven Stood with Me In Loving Memory of My Son, Ramon Liles — 9.20.1978–10.31.2021 Scripture:“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” — Exodus 14:14 The morning after you died, my son, when I awoke, the Son was not shining in my heart. It was dark inside — the kind…
Today: Morning Prayer
“Perfect Love Calls Me Home” Good morning, Lord.Thank You for waking me with mercy.Thank You for calling me deeper with Your Love. Forgive me for the times I repented because I wanted something from Youinstead of wanting You. Today, cleanse me with holy sorrow—the repentance that restores.Strip away every hardened place, every stubborn thought,every pattern…
Immanuel: The Gift of Repentance
Repentance is not something we manufacture out of our own strength or willpower. If left to ourselves, we would either excuse our sin or attempt to “fix” it with religious behavior. Some repent because they feel entitled to God’s blessings—believing their confession obligates Him to act. Others repent out of spiritual ambition, hoping that if…
Today: Evening Praise and Prayer
Rest in the Bread of Life Jesus, as evening settles over my day,I come again to the table of Your mercy.Thank You for sustaining me—for every breath, every step, every unseen moment where Your grace carried me. Tonight, I lay down the weight of unmet expectations, unfinished tasks,and the hunger of a heart still learning…
Today: Noon
A Sacred Pause at the Table of Grace In the middle of the day, Lord,when my thoughts grow weary, and my heart feels pulled in many directions,I pause—not to gather strength from myself,but to draw nourishment from You. You said, “Come, eat what is good.”You said, “Take, eat; this is My Body given for you.”You…
Today
Morning Prayer — “Bread for the Journey” Good morning, Lord.As the world awakens, let my soul awaken to the truth that You are my sustenance today.Just as You came wrapped in swaddle and laid where the hungry were fed,come now and nourish my Spirit. Forgive me for reaching for lesser things to fill the ache…
Immanuel: A Sacred Pause
“Grace Laid in a Feeding Trough” A Sacred Pause for your Day’s Journey Father, forgive us for rushing through holy things with weary minds. Forgive us for feeding on the world’s anxieties instead of Your Word. Cleanse our hearts from unbelief, distraction, and self-reliance. Create in us a teachable Spirit; tender, and overflowing with gratitude…
Immanuel: Come and See
When the Shepherds Came Near “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass…” Luke 2:15 When the angels disappearedand the night sky grew still again,the shepherds stood in silence. Their hearts were pounding.Their minds tremblingbeneath the weight of heaven’s message. Kings had not summoned themor priestsor prophets—they had…
Breaking Barriers: How Assumptions Affect Our Faith
Assumptions: When Our Thoughts Become Barriers to Peace Father, in the name of Jesus, forgive us for assumptions, harsh thoughts, and the careless words that wound others. Cleanse our hearts from gossip, judgment, and every place where we have measured others by our limited understanding rather than by Your mercy. Purify us with the fire…
Immanuel: Treasures in Your Heart
When I look at my children—even though they stand taller than me now and carry responsibilities of their own—I still see glimpses of the little ones who once reached for my hand. There are treasures from their childhood tucked so deeply into my heart that even years later, a certain laugh or expression brings them…
Today
The Light Has Come Scripture Anchor: Isaiah 9:2, 6 Father, in the quiet of this morning,I lift my eyes to You.The people who walked in darkness have seen a great Light—Today, I confess that I need that Light again.Shine into every weary place of my soul.Let Your Wonderful Counsel guide me,Your Mighty strength uphold me,Your…
Immanuel: Love Holds Us Together; God is Love
For Those Who Hurt During the Holidays Not everyone enters the Christmas seasonwith laughter in their homeor sparkle in their eyes. Some enter Christmascarrying an empty chair at the table—a silence that echoes louderthan any carol could. Some carry memoriesthat feel too heavy for December’s bright lights. Some walk through the seasonwith grief curled softly…
Immanuel: Embracing Grief During the Holidays
“Hello, darkness, my old friend…” Grief has a way of returning during the holidayslike an old familiar visitor—not always welcome,but never without purpose. For years, I used to think of darknessonly as an enemy.And yes—there is a darkness that destroys,a darkness that suffocates hope. But there is also another kind of darkness…a tender darkness,a quiet…
Immanuel: Babe in a Manger
The Manger: Where Heaven Bent Low “Though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor…” — 2 Corinthians 8:9 When we think of kings,we think of crowns,thrones,and royal robes.We imagine authority wrapped in splendorand power surrounded by glory. But at Christmas,God confronts our expectations.He invites us into a mystery so profoundthat it silences…
IMMANUEL — God With Us
“And they shall call His name Immanuel,’ God with us.” — Matthew 1:23 There is no name more comforting,more steadying,more powerful in seasons of sorrowthan Immanuel. God…with us. Not far away.Not detached.Not watching from a distance. But with us—in the storm,in the silence,in the ache we cannot describe,in the longing we carry in the secret…
Finding Healing Through Confession and Joy
The Night Joy Broke Open Psalm 147 — “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Last night, I lifted my hands to heavenand tears streamed down my face—not from sorrow this time,but from overwhelming joy. My children were proclaiming the LORD.Their voices rose in faith,and something holy broke open in the room—a healing…
Jesus, Our Joy and Strength
When Joy Walks into the Room Jesus… my Salvation, my Joy, my Peace. Scripture Anchors: There was a day I will never forget—a day when sorrow pressed in on all sidesand joy felt like something meant for other people. I went to visit a friend with cancer.I expected a quiet room, low lights,and the heaviness…
Wells of Living Water for the Day
Morning Prayer — “My Strength and My Song” (Isaiah 12:2) “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.” Lord, as this new day rises, I place my trust in You alone. You are my salvation, my strength when I feel weary, my song when my spirit grows faint. Let fear have no room in me today. Let…
Wells of Salvation: Finding Joy in Faith
Praise of Thanksgiving “I will praise You, O LORD; though You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You comfort me.” — Isaiah 12:1 Lord, You are the God who turns judgment into mercy and sorrow into comfort. You quiet every storm inside of me with the warmth of Your compassion. I lift my hands and say,…
God’s Divine Protection
EVENING REFLECTION November 30, 2025 Today, as the sun sets and the noise of the day settles into quiet,my heart returns to that moment at Dickey’s—A moment that could have turned into danger,yet instead became a testimony of the Lord’s covering hand. I walked in hungry, tired, and a little dizzy. Two young men were…
Ink of Deception
The gallery wall. Test the Spirits: Escaping the Ink of Deception 1 John 4:1–6 “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God…You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world…” Understanding the…
Freedom from the Sin of Unforgiving: Embracing Peace After Generational Healing
This Chapter is Finished We finished writing on Freedom from the Sin of Unforgiveness. I feel peace now. I don’t feel the urgency as I did the past few days. We have reached the peace that comes when the work is complete. The urgency I felt these past days was the Holy Spirit’s call to…
Freedom from the Sin of Unforgiving: The Power of Repentance in Healing Lineages
The prophets repented for the iniquities of their ancestors; God is still listening and waiting for hearts to turn to Him, and intercessors to confess the sins of our ancestors as in the antiquities. This revelation is ancient, holy, and prophetic. This is not just theology—this is intercession flowing from the depths of the Holy…
Freedom from the Sin of Unforgiving: Healing Familial Wounds from Favoritism
Recently, my daughter and granddaughter asked me who my favorite child was. I thought about Joseph and his father, Jacob. How Jacob’s known favoritism almost destroyed him. I remembered when I was a child, my mother showed favoritism toward me, and I hated it because she caused me so much pain then, and even as…
Freedom from the Sin of Unforgiving: A Mother’s Heart
How God Heals the Mother’s Heart First (A Chapter for the Wounded, the Weary, and the Waiting) When God begins a generational healing,He always starts with the mother’s heart. Not because mothers are to blame,but because mothers are the keepers of the atmosphere,the carriers of compassion,The first intercessors of a family line.The ones who feel…
Freedom from the Sin of Unforgiving: Break the Cycle:
You Are the First in Your Line to Heal Anchored in 1 Chronicles 16 There are moments in Scripture that mark a turning point—a place where the old endsand the new begins. 1 Chronicles 16 is one of those moments. After years of wandering, grief, battles, losses, and generational turmoil,the ark of God’s Presence was…
Freedom from the Sin of Unforgiving: Exposing the Prison
Redeeming the Lineage Sometimes we refuse to walk out of our prisons;It’s familiar,we’ve made it comfortable,we’ve decorated the walls with our story.We’ve learned how to live in the dark. We know it by name. Its name is Unforgiveness. Like the unforgiving servant in Jesus’ parable.This prison kept me and my children locked up—not because we…
Transform Pain into Purpose: Lessons from Joseph
Joseph Renamed His Pain — And You Can Too Genesis 41:51–52 Joseph’s story is the story of every wounded soul who chooses healing instead of bitterness…deliverance instead of torment…and fruitfulness even in the places where affliction tried to destroy them. His brothers betrayed him.Sold by his own flesh and blood.Forgotten when he needed help.Lied about.Imprisoned…
Freedom from the Sin of Unforgiving: Generational Healing through Christ
A Prayer of Deliverance From the Spirit of Unforgiveness Lord Jesus, I come before You as Your child— wounded, honest, and in need of Your healing. You know the pain I have carried.You know the injustices done to my beloved child; he was my child.You know the betrayal, the lies, the silence, the strife.You know…
Freedom from the Sin of Unforgiving: The Spirit of Unforgiveness
When Unforgiveness Becomes a Spirit: A Childhood Memory, a Generational Warning When I was a child, I learned something long before I understood Scripture: Unforgiveness is not just a feeling. It is a spirit.A presence.A dark companion that attaches itself to wounds,it whispers bitterness into grief,and masquerades as strength, pride, or self-protection. I grew up…
Freedom from the Sin of Unforgiving: The Hidden Weapon That Wounds Generations
Unforgiveness is not just an emotion.It is a weapon—subtle, silent, and deadly. The enemy uses it the same way he uses every deceptive tool:Not by announcing his intention, but by slipping quietly into the cracksleft by grief, betrayal, and unhealed wounds. When unforgiveness enters a family line, it does not simply remain a personal struggle.It…
Freedom from the Sin of Unforgiving: Jesus Between You and Judgment
After the death of my son, everything seemed to go darker than the night. I sat alone, in shock; I couldn’t process what was happening around me. I saw, behind the mask, a coldness I recognized: the secrets hidden, familiar faces from the past. There was a heaviness in the atmosphere, but I couldn’t explain…
Freedom from the Sin of Unforgiving: Understanding ‘Love Your Enemies’ in Grief
Lord, as we open Your Word, be gentle with our hearts.Guard every wounded place, and let nothing we say add harm—only light, comfort, and truth. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. “But love your enemies, and do good…” – Luke 6 (A Tender Unpacking) When we read, “Love your enemies, and do good…” (Luke 6:27, 35), it…
When Injustice and Forgiveness Collide
Anchored in Colossians 1:20–22 There is a space where grief and justice intersect—a place where the human heart cries out for answers, accountability, and truth. It is in this place that forgiveness feels almost impossible. Likewise, it is impossible to forget the one who helped you heal when he could have rightfully walked away, but…
Beloved: Dance with Me
The Dance of Joy Scripture: “You turned my mourning into dancing; You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. LORD my God, I will praise You forever.” — Psalm 30:11 –12 Reflection: Joy does not come when life is perfect — it arrives…
Beloved: The God Who Sees Me, When Your Cup Overflows
The Overflowing Cup Scripture: “My cup overflows.” — Psalm 23:5 Reflection:There was a time when my cup was empty —cracked by loss, drained by striving, dry from trying to fill myself with what could never satisfy. But one day, the Shepherd came. He didn’t scold me for being empty.He picked up the cup, held it…
Today
Sacred Pause: The Two Farmers Scripture: “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.” — Galatians 6:9 “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” — Psalm 139:23 Reflection: There were two farmers.One sat with…
Beloved: Hidden Rivers
Sacred Pause: Even the Rivers Bow Before Him Scripture: “Was Yahweh displeased with the rivers? Was Your anger against the rivers, or Your wrath against the sea, that You rode on Your horses, Your chariots of salvation?”— Habakkuk 3:8 For days, I sat in silence, wondering where I was—not physically, but spiritually.I asked if I…
Today: A Morning Reflection
A Day of Decision Scripture: “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” — Joshua 24:15 This morning, I felt discouraged and wondered if I was on the right path. My heart drifted through the Word and then wandered into the noise of social media. For a moment, I felt pulled between…
Beloved: The God Who Sees Me
The Lamp and the Light Scripture: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” — Psalm 119:105 Reflection:There was a path before me, winding through the night.The air was thick, and the trees around me were barren—no song, no fruit, no sign of life.A voice from the shadows tried to…
Beloved: The God Who Sees Me
“Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy, bringing their sheaves with them.” – Psalm 126:5-6 Beloved: The God Who Sees Me October 31st marks the 4th anniversary of my son’s passing from this earth and joining our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I do something special to honor my son; it…
Today: Noon Reflection
Finding Strength in God’s Presence Scripture “They shall walk, and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 At midday, when the pace of life feels heavy and your strength begins to fade, remember:God does not ask you to run through every hour—Sometimes, He calls you to walk with Him. Walking is steady. It is faithful.It is the quiet…
Today: Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer — Isaiah 40 “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 Everlasting Father,In the stillness of this morning, I lift my eyes to You—the Creator…
Beloved: The God Who Sees Me
The Table of Grace Scripture: “Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb.” — Revelation 19:9 Reflection:The invitation came quietly —not written on fine paper,but whispered on the wind of the Spirit:“Come, dine with Me.” I didn’t think I belonged at such a table.I had nothing to bring — no…
Today: Noon Prayer
Theme: Endurance, Glory, and the Sustaining Light of Christ “Anchored in His Love and Guided by His Promise” Scriptures: Romans 5:8 and Jeremiah 29:11-13 Prayer:Lord Jesus,In the heart of this day, when strength wanes and shadows lengthen,we look to You — our steady flame and unshaken peace.Teach us endurance that does not harden,but blossoms with…
Beloved: The God Who Sees Me: The Overflow
The Overflow Scripture: “Whoever believes in Me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” — John 7:38 Reflection:There was a time when I lived from emptiness—pouring out from a heart that had nothing left to give.I was tired, resentful, and dry.Even in service, I felt invisible,like a vessel cracked…
Today: Noonday Prayer
Noon Prayer — Day’s Journey “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory.”— 2 Corinthians 3:18 Prayer:Lord Jesus Christ,At this high hour of the day, when light stands at its fullest,we pause to rest our hearts…
Today: Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer — Love That Found Us “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8 (KJV) Prayer: Gracious Father,As the dawn breaks, we rise in awe of Your love —a love that found us before we knew to seek You.Thank You for…
Beloved: The God Who Sees Me, The Aroma of Grace
The Fragrance of Grace Scripture: “For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.” — 2 Corinthians 2:15 Reflection:Every life carries a scent.Some carry the scent of fear or striving,others, the faint trace of sorrow.But those who have been washed in the mercy…
Today: Evening Reflection
Evening Reflection — The Light Still Shines (October 31 — In Loving Memory of Ramon Liles, 9•20•1978 – 10•31•2021) Scripture:“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 As the day draws to a close, I pause in the quiet.The world has gone still, and yet, deep within,…
Today: Noon Prayer
“They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” — Isaiah 40:31Soli Deo Gloria. Noon Prayer — Day’s Journey “The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.” — Proverbs 4:18 Prayer: O Lord of steadfast light,At this hour when the sun burns highest,…
Today: Surrendering to Christ’s Will
Morning Prayer — Christ Lives in Me Scripture: “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” — Galatians 2:20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations… and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” — Matthew 28:19–20 Lord…
Beloved: Cultivating the Garden Within: A Spiritual Reflection
The Garden Within Scripture: “The LORD will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” — Isaiah 58:11 Reflection:There was a time when my heart felt barren—a wilderness where nothing could bloom.But…
Today: Evening Prayer, Presence
Evening Prayer — Presence (October 30) Scripture:“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 Reflection:Today, I was reminded of the beauty of simply being present.A student asked me to stand near during the school fire drill — not to speak, not to comfort, but just…
Today: Noon Day Prayer
Noon Prayer for you’re day’s journey “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”— 2 Corinthians 4:17 Prayer:Gracious Father,At this noonday hour, when the sun stands high and the world moves swiftly,we pause to lift our hearts to You.Amid our labors…
Today: Experience the Sacred Pause of Christ’s Peace
Let’s begin the day with stillness and gratitude before the Lord. Morning Prayer 1 Corinthians 5:7 & Romans 5 “For Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed for us.” — 1 Corinthians 5:7 “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” — Romans 5:1 Heavenly…
The God Who Sees Me: Let’s Rest by the Still Waters
Still Waters Scripture: “He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” — Psalm 23:2–3 Reflection:The journey quiets here.After the valleys, the storms, the long nights of wondering if I would ever find peace again —I have arrived beside still waters. But peace was not a…
Today: Noon Prayer
Noon Prayer — Philippians 4:8-9 “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things… and the God of peace will be with you.” Heavenly Father,in the stillness of this noon hour,we lift our hearts once more to You.The…
Today: Surrendering Worry to God
Morning Prayer — Philippians 4 Heavenly Father,As the light of morning awakens the earth,We lift our hearts to You — thankful, steady, and surrendered. Your Word reminds us:“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice.” So today, we choose joy — not because all is perfect,But because You are faithful. When worry whispers,Teach…
Beloved: Awaken Little Warrior
The Warrior Within Scripture: “Thus says the Lord God to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live.” — Ezekiel 37:5 Reflection: Sometimes, when I sit before my laptop, it feels as though the little warrior within me awakens — the author God created, rising from the valley of…
Today: Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer — Psalm 30 Heavenly Father,We come before You in the stillness of evening,Hearts lifted in gratitude for Your mercy. You have turned our mourning into dancing,Our sorrow into songs of joy.When darkness pressed upon us,Your light broke through.When we were weary, You gave us rest. Lord, You have lifted us from the pit,You…
Today: Embracing Divine Strength: A Morning Prayer
Praise the Lord for this new day, full of His mercy and light. Let’s still our hearts for a moment and welcome His presence. Morning Prayer for the Saints “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us… For our light affliction,…
The God Who Sees Me: The Refiner’s Fire
The Refiner’s Fire Scripture: “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the LORD will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness.” — Malachi 3:3 Reflection:The fire of God is not to destroy — it is to define.It burns…
Today: Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer — “The Breath of Scripture” “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) Reflection:As night draws near, we rest in the truth that God’s Word is alive — His very breath upon our souls.Every line…
Today: Noon Prayer of Refreshment
Noon Prayer Gracious Lord,At the heart of this day, we pause to remember You.When the hours feel heavy or hurried,remind us that Your peace is never far. Refresh our minds, renew our strength,and steady our hearts in Your presence.Help us to see the good You are weaving,even in the smallest moments. Let our words be…
The God Who Sees Me: You are the Potter, I am the Clay
The Potter’s Hand Scripture: “But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are our potter; we are all the work of Your hand.” — Isaiah 64:8 Reflection: In the Potter’s house, there is movement — the slow, deliberate turning of the wheel, the firm yet gentle pressure of His…
Today
Morning Prayer Heavenly Father,As the dawn breaks and light fills the sky,we thank You for the gift of a new day.Let Your presence go before us, Your peace surround us,and Your wisdom guide every word, thought, and step. Where there is weariness, bring strength.Where there is uncertainty, bring faith.And where there is sorrow, bring the…
Today: Nighty Prayer
Let’s tenderly close this day like a page in quiet prayer, Nightly Prayer Heavenly Father,As the day fades into silence, I rest my heart in Your presence. Thank You for being near — for walking with me through each moment, both seen and unseen. Where I fell short, forgive me. Where I grew weary, renew…
Today: Midday Prayer
Midday Prayer — Strength for the Moment “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” — Exodus 33:14 Heavenly Father,As the sun stands high above me, I pause to stand still before You.The morning hours have passed, and already my thoughts and hands have labored much.Now I come to the quiet…
Today
Morning Prayer — Strengthened for the Journey “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” — Deuteronomy 31 : 6 Good morning, Lord.Thank You for the promise that begins this day — that You…
Equipped for Battle: Free to Be
Dance and praise are weapons of warfare in the spiritual realm. Free to Be — The Children’s Dance “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” — Matthew 19:14 Opening Prayer: Lord, thank You for the beauty of innocence…
Today: In Stillness of Dawn
Morning Prayer — In the Stillness of Dawn “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:22–23 Good morning, Lord.As the sun rises, so does my heart in praise.Thank You for the gift of another day —…
Equipped For Battle: Love Thy Nieghbor
The Fruit of Love “Abide in Me, and I in you.” — John 15:4 Opening Prayer: LORD, You are the Gardener of my soul. Every seed You’ve planted in me is for Your glory and the good of others. Teach me to remain in Your love, to share freely the fruit of Your Spirit, and…
The God Who Sees Me: The Hidden Path
The Hidden Path Scripture: “I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, Along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them. And make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.” — Isaiah 42:16 (NIV) Reflection:There are…
Rest Beloved
Let’s settle our hearts in the quiet glow of evening — the hour when the world softens, and the Lord whispers, “Rest, beloved.” Evening Prayer — A Day’s Rest in His Presence “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.” — Psalm 4:8 Good evening, Lord…
Morning Prayer — A New Day’s Surrender
“This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24 Good morning, Lord Jesus.Thank You for the gift of this new day — for breath, for light, and for the quiet invitation to begin again in Your presence. Before my feet touch the ground, I…
Equipped For Battle: Mighty Warriors
Opening Prayer: Lord, thank You for the angels You send — those who fight for us in the Spirit, and those who walk beside us in flesh and blood. When fear surrounds me, remind me that You have already surrounded the fear. Thank You for the Mighty Warriors who reflect Your love and protection in…
The God Who Sees Me: Beauty for Ashes
Soli Deo Gloria Beauty for Ashes Scripture: “To all who mourn in Zion, He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for His own glory.” — Isaiah 61:3 (NLT)…
Equipped For Battle: Strengthened by the Angel
Strengthened by the Angel Dedicated to our Public Servants in all walks of life who work tirelessly. Thank You! Opening Prayer: Lord, thank You that when we are weary, You don’t condemn us — You comfort us. When we collapse under the weight of fear or fatigue, You come with bread for our souls and…
The God Who Sees Me: Hope Whispers
The Whisper of Hope Scripture: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13 Reflection: Hope does not shout; it whispers. It does not demand attention or announce its coming….
Equipped For Battle: A Whisper in the Wilderness
A Whisper in the Wilderness Opening Prayer: Lord, when fear rises like a storm around me, help me to stand firm in Your truth. Remind me that You are the same God who spoke to Elijah, who meets His children not in the wind or the fire, but in the still, small voice of peace….
The God Who Sees Me: When God Whispers
When God Whispers “And after the earthquake, a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.” — 1 Kings 19:12 There are moments when God speaks so softly that His words can only be heard by the heart at rest. He doesn’t always arrive with thunder…
Day’s Journey: Equipped For Battle
Equipped For Battle After graduating with an Associate’s in General Studies, I decided to test the waters by working as a teacher’s aide before pursuing a degree in education. For a person like me who suffered from trauma, it took me longer to graduate than the general population, who were not in an abusive situation…
The God Who Sees Me: The Valley of Tears
After the loss of a child, people wonder if the mother or father will ever be the same. The answer is no. No, they are never the same again. I know of fathers whose grief was so incomprehensible that they never recovered. And some mothers mentally shut down, like me. I miss my son’s laughter,…
The God Who Sees Me: From Exiled to Found
Exiled in the Wilderness A Poetic Metaphor of the Exiled Soul Shame was like a beast that kept me hidden in a dark, cold, lonely place. I saw my inner child in a dream, hidden in the shadows, alone and afraid. I was angry and thought about how I would fight for other children, but…
El-roi-The God Who Sees Me: From Brokenness to Beloved
Genesis 16:13 – “So she named the LORD who spoke to her: ‘You are El-roi,’ for she said, ‘In this place, have I actually seen the One who sees me?” Hagar ran away from her abusers, pregnant and alone in the desert, when the LORD appeared to her the first time. He instructed her to…
DaysJourney: The God Who Sees Me — From Brokenness to Beloved
Bless the Lord, O My Soul “Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.” — Psalm 103:1 Devotional Thought: There are times when life feels unbearable—when family turns against us, when we are misunderstood, slandered, or abandoned. I know what it is to sit in darkness, crushed in spirit, and…
Thanksgiving Prayer for Day’s Journey
A Prayer of Thanksgiving — Fifteen Years of Day’s Journey O Faithful Father,We come before You in awe and gratitude.Fifteen years ago, You planted a seed called Day’s Journey —a tender sprout of hope, born from Your whisper,watered by tears, and nourished by Your steadfast love. Today, we look back and see not our own…
Happy 15th Birthday, Day’s Journey!
First, to God be all the glory! I never thought of Day’s Journey as my blog. In fact, when the Lord introduced me to Day’s Journey, I was in a very dark place. I couldn’t get through a day without being riddled with anxiety. It no wonder the Holy Spirit, birthed Day’s Journey! Also, today…
Becoming One in Christ, My Granddaughter’s Wedding Day
Isaiah 61:3 “He has given me the oil of gladness, the garment of praise, instead of mourning.” Yes, the LORD has given me Beauty from Ashes! He has taken my grief and made it a day of celebration. Today is going to be a very special day, as we should see every day. For this…
The Beast of Shame
Revised from the original text by Lisa Rene Delgado “Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise Your name; the righteous shall surround me, For You shall deal bountifully with me” (Psalm 142:7) NKJV. Shame Silenced Me For a long time, I suffered silently and tried to fight my battles alone, but I…
Scratched Record
Maybe you are too young to know what this is, and if so, this a record player. As a teenager, I spent most in my time listening to the record until it was completely worn out; and it did not matter if the record was scratched and kept repeating the same words over and over…
Remember “The Person” Domestic Violence Month
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month, remember that domestic violence is a way of life for many. If you know someone struggling in this area, please, let her know you are here. “How To’s” is not the answer they are looking for at the moment, and pointing out all their faults pushes them deeper into despair….
Understanding Silent Struggles: A Daily Observation
Every morning, as I worked the crosswalk, I saw a young man wearing a hoodie with his head down. I barely saw his face. He looked straight ahead and didn’t say a word as I greeted him. “Good morning.” I would shout as he crossed. Yet, I would not get an echo of his response….
Today
Everything I have is from You, LORD. I put everything You have given me, under the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, Your Son. My life, loved ones, friends, and their loved ones, our homes, finances, mental health, physical health, and spiritual health. Let gladness fill us in every detail of our lives, and gratitude be…
Breaking Free from Gossip’s Grip
There is nothing more evil than someone who turns a child against his mother through gossip and lies. Even if there was some truth, the fact remains that we are not the judge. We are not better than others. The hardest thing to do is bless those who have cursed you. It’s even harder to…
Letting Go: Embracing God’s Purpose in Grief
When I saw the movie, “Let it Go.” In the blink of an eye, a minister’s life was turned upside down. One minute, he was laughing with his family. The next moment, a drunk driver took the lives of his wife, their unborn child, and two other children. After his loss, he shut down. Everything…
Joppa and Friends: Exploring Emotions in the Brain
Millo, small Parts, do Great Things! “What are you doing, Elizabeth? Millo says as he flies overhead and peeks at her computer screen. “I am writing a story about the smallest part of my brain,” She responds. “Is it a story about me?” Excited, Millo soars and chirps while the ceiling fan turns, barely missing…
Forgiveness and the Pursuit of a Pure Heart
“Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) As I reflect on the Word, ‘Pure heart,’ I pray for the wisdom of God and seek to understand the perspective of others. I recognize that we are all wounded in some form. Additionally, being aware of the wounded other makes it…
Today: Finding Strength in God’s Promises
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the LORD, and the power of His might.” (Eph.6:10) As I contemplate God’s promises during these times, my heart is steadfast. Years of living in doubt and fear are over. The LORD never neglected to deliver what He said He would do. I don’t take credit for anything. The…
Healing Through Compassion: Breaking Barriers
Jesus went through all the towns and villages. He taught in their synagogues. He proclaimed the good news of the kingdom. He healed every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them. They were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he told his disciples, “The harvest is…
Embracing Grief: Finding Peace in the Waves of Sorrow
After my son died, I couldn’t grieve; I was paralyzed with shock. I couldn’t accept that my precious son was gone. The Holy Spoke to me through this poem. It was like He was saying, “Jesus Wept too.” Grief is not our enemy. Grief helps us heal, Grace helps us grow.
I Timothy 4: Faith and Daily Provision
I Timothy 4 “1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, 3 forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created…
A Fatherless Father’s Day
A Father’s Day without a Father “5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet. He will come before the great and dreadful day of the LORD. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children. He will turn the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike…
Conquering Negative Thoughts with Faith
The Spiritual War God has warriors, and so does the devil. Daily, a choice has to be made: whose side are you on? We already know Christ is the Mighty Warrior and Commander-in-Chief of the LORD’s Army. Victory has already been won. Yet, we humans often forget what we have been taught by the Lord…
The Test of Faith: Letting Go and Trusting God
1 Chronicles 28:9- “As for you, my son, know the God of your father. Serve Him with a loyal heart and a willing mind. For the LORD searches all hearts, and understands all the intents of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you. But if you forsake Him, He will…
A Tribute on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, I want to honor my great-uncle, Jesus Ybarra, my grandfather’s older brother. I also thank all those who fought for my freedom. We continue to enjoy the benefits of their sacrifices even today. But I will share more about my grandfather because I loved him, and he loved his brother. When we…
Gratitude in Difficult Times: Lessons from Psalm 145
A Psalm of Praise: A Song of God’s Majesty and Love Psalm 145 1 I will extol You, my God, O King, and I will bless Your Name forever and ever. 2 Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your Name forever and ever. 3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to…
Today, Embracing God’s Compassion: Happiness in His Care
The Happiness of Those Whose Help Is the LORD Psalm 146:1-2: “Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul. 2 While I live, I will praise the LORD. I will sing praises to my GOD while I have my being.” Psalm 146:5-7: “Happy is he who has the GOD of Jacob for his help….
Living in the Now, Cultivating Gratitude, Embracing God’s Goodness
Today Cultivate a Heart of Gratitude Psalms 100:4- “Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His Name. 5 For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.” As I think on this Word, I can’t help but think…
Acts 4:23-31: The Power of Unified Prayer
Today Unity in the Spirit Acts 4:23-And being let go, they went to their own companions. They reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: “LORD, You are God, who made heaven and earth…
God’s Guidance in Times of Betrayal
Betrayal and Boundaries Matthew 26:20 “When evening had come, He sat down with the twelve. 21 As they were eating, He said, “Assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” 22 And they were exceedingly sorrowful, and each of them began to say to Him, “Lord, is it I?” 23 He answered…
Today: Finding Peace Through Prayer: Trusting in God
Finding Peace Through Prayer: Trusting in God “Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 There are some things in…
From Ashes to Glory: The Journey of Healing and Redemption
Healing is not pretty; it’s lonely, and some people will treat you like you have leprosy. They will exclude, ignore, ghost, slander, gossip, and treat you with contempt privately. But publicly act like they care; they don’t; it’s a facade. This is not talk from a bitter heart; this is called Radical Acceptance. Redeemed, Renewed,…
Transforming Pain into Praise: A Journey of Faith
19 “Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing. Now it shall spring forth. Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. 20 The beasts of the field will honor Me,.The jackals and…
Grief and Mother’s Day: A Personal Reflection
LORD, let those who grieve be comforted by Your loving embrace on Mother’s Day Another Mother’s Day without my son is this weekend. It will be my third Mother’s Day without him, or is it the fourth? I don’t know, I stopped counting; I know he is gone. It’s my second without my mother. It…
Finding Peace in God Amidst Anxiety
One day, while talking to a student about following along as the teacher showed the class the solution to the math problem, she said she didn’t care that she was falling behind because of her disabilities. She reminded me of me; she lacked confidence in her abilities. Does this sound familiar? Oh, the conversations of…
How Jesus Meets Us at Our Lowest Points
Jesus will meet you at the Well. When I was a baby Christian, I walked like a baby; I didn’t know what God intended for me, so I stumbled through the day on the strength I had from either a good night’s sleep or the fumes from the night before the last. Little did I…
Let the Stones Cry Out: A Testament of Faith and Praise
Luke 19:37- Then, as he was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, 38 saying: ‘Blessed is the KING who comes in the name of the LORD! Peace…
Today
Do All to God’s Glory 1 Corinthians 10:1-Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, passed through the sea, ate the same spiritual food, and drank the same spiritual drink. They drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, which was Christ. LORD, as we…
Sowing Righteousness
Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you.Hosea 10:12 ESVhttps://bible.com/bible/59/hos.10.12.ESV Self-examination helps us identify the sin that hinders us and controls our lives when we live according to the same patterns and behaviors,…
Companion Planting
Revised and edited from original context by Lisa Rene Delgado March 27, 2019 The Companions in My Mind “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit….
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Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. “Grace defined is a Divine Influence upon my heart that changes my everyday life. The power of it is an influence, not a command.”Don NemethDNA Counseling. When Don, my Counselor then, spoke these…
Life After Death
“ There is Life after Death; it’s just different.” On October 31st, 2021, I got the call no parent wants to get. In the blink of an eye, the life I knew died; my child was dead; I was told that my son was dead. It’s been three years, and I still have to remind…
Beloved
The Dance that leads to Death When I was a child, there was a fear-stricken rumor about a local dance club called “The Calderon.” The story was about a young woman who loved to go dancing, but on this particular night, her mother pleaded with her not to go; she was fearful for her daughter’s…
Beloved, Ephrathah
Micah 5 Now gather yourself in troops, O daughter of troops; He has laid siege against us; they will strike the judge of Israel with a rod on the cheek. The Comming Messiah 2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to…
Beloved, GOD’S Tiny Dancer
‘’ THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS’’ “Thus says the LORD who formed it to establish it (THE LORD IS HIS NAME). Call to Me, and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things you do not know. Behold, I will bring it health and healing. I will heal them and reveal the abundance…
MASH
Building Your Army Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns…
See, Hear, Say
(Disclaimer: The stories may be coincidental, are fiction, and intend to create awareness because these things are indeed factual and should be used to waken us from our slumber. Also, names are not of actual persons.) A teenager stands frozen at the sight of her stepfather holding an unloaded gun to her mother’s head, and…
Beloved
The Gift of Righteousness One day after cross-country practice, a parent angrily confronted me from behind, glaring at me. After receiving his message of complaints, I didn’t feel prepared to respond, and I admit I was angry, but instead of answering, I forwarded it to the Athletic Director, who handled it well. I was grateful…
Beloved, You are Perfectly Loved
The Consummation of Love “Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been…
Beloved, You are Perfect
There are sixty queens and eighty concubines and virgins without number. My dove, my perfect one, is the only one. The only one of her mother. The favorite of the one who bore her. The daughters saw her and called her blessed. The queens and the concubines praised her. Who is she who looks forth…
Beloved, Awaken Me to Your Righteousness
“Awake, O north wind, and come, O south! Blow upon my garden, that its spices may flow out. Let my beloved come to his garden and eat its pleasant fruits.” Song of Solomon 4:16 Awake to Righteousness “Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” Awake to righteousness, and do not sin, for some…
BELOVED
Lately, as I’ve been working with my abandoned inner children; it seems like there is a tribe of little children left behind , and screaming for my attention. My emotions become as raw as when the wounding happened; there is no harmony. At first I begin to feel overwhelmed with their neediness and I wanted…
Beloved, Tiny Dancer
Wake up, Tiny Dancer, arise with a new song of praise in your heart. Let the Light of God’s Presence guide you out of the dark chamber where the Beast of Shame incarcerated you. The bail has been paid in full with Blood of the Lamb. Wake up, Tiny Dancer, listen, listen to the voice…
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Jeremiah 29 Jeremiah 29:11 is one of my favorite verses because, in my darkest times, it is the lamp to my feet and my anchor—the hope that keeps us moving toward a better future. However, reading the whole chapter and meditating on the Word brings us closer to the knowledge of God, His thoughts about…
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Blessed be the Name of the LORD, who remembers His promises to His chosen people and has brought them to pass, beginning with Israel to the ends of the earth. LORD, forgive me for limiting Your greatness. With just a once of faith, I believed, and You delivered me, again, as You had done many…
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Prayer for Understanding and Security in Wisdom Heavenly Father, LORD of all creation, hallow be thy name. Let Your kingdom come, and the desires of Your heart be done in us as it is in heaven by Your Spirit in us. Thank you, ABBA, for giving us another day, for this is the day that…
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Psalm 125: Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, the LORD surrounds His people from this time forward and forever more. For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the r hands land allotted to the righteous, lest the…
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I Timothy 4:12-16 NKJV [12] Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. [13] Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. [14] Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given…
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Matthew 5:4 NKJV [4] Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.5.4.NKJV May we never forget the lives lost on 9-11-2001
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I Thessalonians 5:1-10 NKJV [1] But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. [2] For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. [3] For when they say, “Peace and safety!” Then sudden destruction comes…
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Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Death Psalm 116:5-7 Gracious is the LORD and righteous; Yes, our God is merciful. 6 The LORD preserves the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me. 7 Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you. When I woke this morning by the…
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Heavenly Focused, Heavenly Destination “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in the Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life. Most assuredly, I say to you, the hour is coming, and now is when the dead…
Prayer for Relief from Adversaries
Psalms 70:1-5 NKJV[1] Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Make haste to help me, O Lord! [2] Let them be ashamed and confounded Who seek my life; Let them be turned back and confused Who desire my hurt. [3] Let them be turned back because of their shame, Who say, “Aha, aha!” [4] Let…
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Philippians 1:3-8, 10-11 NKJV [3] I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, [4] always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, [5] for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, [6] being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good…
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Vengeance is Yours, O LORD Psalms 94:1-23 NKJV[1] O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongs— O God, to whom vengeance belongs, shine forth! [2] Rise up, O Judge of the earth; Render punishment to the proud. [3] Lord, how long will the wicked, How long will the wicked triumph? [4] They utter speech, and speak…
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Hebrews 4:6-7 NKJV[6] Since therefore it remains that some must enter it, and those to whom it was first preached did not enter because of disobedience, [7] again He designates a certain day, saying in David, “Today,” after such a long time, as it has been said: “Today, if you will hear His voice, Do…
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LOVING THY NIEGHBOR Galatians 5:13-26 NKJV [13] For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. [14] For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” [15] But if…
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Matthew 6:31-34 NKJV[31] “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ [32] For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. [33] But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all…
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I Corinthians 10:12-17 NKJV[12] Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. [13] No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way…
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Today James One Profiting from Trials “2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him…
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Blessed be the Name of our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ, the Author and Perfector of our faith, and gives the fruit of His Spirit. Ephesians 3:14-21 NKJV[14] For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, [15] from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,…
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Acts 20:24 NKJV[24] But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. https://bible.com/bible/114/act.20.24.NKJV When I first became a Christian, …
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I Timothy 6:12 NKJV[12] Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. As I stood gazing at Mt. Rainier, I wondered if this was a glimpse of the heavenly realms. I thought about the…
Let All Peoples Praise the LORD
Psalms 117:1-2 NKJV[1] Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples! [2] For His merciful kindness is great toward us, And the truth of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord! Praise is the horn of salvation; the victory cry to the KING of Glory, our LORD, and Redeemer. GOD IS THE…
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Beauty for Ashes Isaiah 61:1-7 NKJV[1] “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me Because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound; [2] To…
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“Trust in the Lord, and do good. Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust Him, and He shall bring it to pass. He shall bring forth your righteousness as the…
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This is the day the Lord has made. As the birds sing praise, let us rejoice and be glad, for You give us gladness of heart and Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, rules, and reigns in our hearts and minds. We are blessed and highly favored in Christ Jesus. May no spiritual, physical, emotional,…
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I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms. Now he is far above any ruler or authority…
Hope for their Future and Ours
Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving God and my fortress, stronghold, and deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. Lord, what are human beings that you care for, mere mortals that you think of…
Promise and Prayer
He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his teaching the islands…
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But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.2 Corinthians 12:9 ESVhttps://bible.com/bible/59/2co.12.9.ESV In the World, weakness is shunned and labeled as a disability. Since…
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Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.Colossians 4:2 ESVhttps://bible.com/bible/59/col.4.2.ESV Have you ever read the Verse of the Day in your Bible app, seen a verse, and thought, what should I pray? Don’t just taste the verse; place the whole daily meal before you and slowly chew every word of God, letting His…
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They hate him who reproves in the gate, and they abhor him who speaks the truth. Therefore because you trample on the poor and you exact taxes of grain from him, you have built houses of hewn stone, but you shall not dwell in them; you have planted pleasant vineyards, but you shall not drink…
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O you who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked. Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!Psalm 97:10-12 ESVhttps://bible.com/bible/59/psa.97.10-12.ESV Like a…
Day’s Journey
“Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly,…
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Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.Proverbs 27:1 ESVhttps://bible.com/bible/59/pro.27.1.ESV Every morning, You stretch Your hand, and at Your command, the sun rises, and birds sing Your praises. Blossoms bloom; new life begins, and the old pass away. Works of Your Hands illustrate your lovingkindness. Thank You, Lord,…
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Honor is Not Fitting for a Fool Proverbs 26: 20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out, and there is no talebearer, strife ceases. As charcoal is used to burn coals and wood to fire, it is a contentious man/woman to kindle strife. The words of the talebearer/gossiper. The words of a talebearer/gossiper…
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“Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven “When a deep injury is done to us, we never heal until we forgive.” Nelson Mandela When there is a blockage in a river, everything good is blocked, and…
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My son, give Me your heart, and let your eyes observe My ways.Proverbs 23:26 Heavenly Father, Creator of all things, You are worthy of all praise and glory. Your faithfulness is steadfast and endures forever. I give You my heart and surrender my ways to Your will. You are good, and everything You do is…
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By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches and honor and life.Proverbs 22:4 Lord of heaven and earth, the sea and everything in them, I humbly come to Your throne of grace and seek Your kingdom and righteousness first. Your Name is good, and I beseech Your favor for my day’s journey. May…
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Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways! You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table….
Sowing Righteousness
Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you.Hosea 10:12 ESVhttps://bible.com/bible/59/hos.10.12.ESV Self-examination helps us identify the sin that hinders us and controls our lives when we live according to the same patterns and behaviors,…
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Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.2 Corinthians 9:6 NLThttps://bible.com/bible/116/2co.9.6.NLT When we carry the burdens the spirit of Fear places on us, we also take the burdens of Worry on our backs. A beast of burden is…
Ruthlessly Kick Hurry Out
One day, while at pre-op, a doctor was discussing my living will; he was called to see me because I did not want to be resuscitated or kept on life support in case something went wrong. He was also a notary, which was great for me because I was overwhelmed between attending school, working full time,…
Running the Race
The Tortoise and the Hare I was impressed when the Cross Country team remembered our conversation at the beginning of the season. I asked them why the Tortoise won the race. They looked confused that I would talk about an early childhood fairytale to pre-teens and how this silly story would be helpful. However, when…
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In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.Genesis 1:1 NLThttps://bible.com/bible/116/gen.1.1.NLT Happy New Year! The new year is the beginning of an end goal. It is a form of destination to attain by the end of the year. Every day is a New Day; the LORD gives us everything we need to accomplish our…
Merry Christmas
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”Luke 2:13-14 ESVhttps://bible.com/bible/59/luk.2.13-14.ESV When the KING came into the world, He was born in a manger, a barn. An angel proclaimed the…
My Redeemer Lives
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set…
Mercy Calling
Thursday, December 14, 2023, my mother went to be with the Lord. Although my siblings and I grieve her, I can say without a seed of doubt that Jesus, by His mercy, delivered her out of her suffering. I am at peace with her homecoming into the precious arms of our Savior, not because of…
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Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.James 1:17 ESVhttps://bible.com/bible/59/jas.1.17.ESV Lord, as I pondered on this day, my heart is filled with gratitude, not because of my accomplishments, but because of what You are accomplishing in my…
A Smoldering Wick
A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench until he brings justice to victory; and in his name, the Gentiles will hope.”Matthew 12:20-21 ESVhttps://bible.com/bible/59/mat.12.20-21.ESV The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift…
The Gift of Thanksgiving
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.Psalm 107:1-3 ESVhttps://bible.com/bible/59/psa.107.1-3.ESV I thank You,…
Don’t Mess with My Children!
I stand on the mountain of Your promises for my children. It is written and notarized with the Blood of Jesus, our Redeemer, amen. Praise the Lord. Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people. Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be…
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Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the exiles of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. Great is…
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I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.Job 19:25 NIVhttps://job.bible/job-19-25 It wasn’t too long before I knew what it felt like to live in fear; the wounds are still healing, and daily, choices are presented to me like a breakfast buffet. However, the food choices are…
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Listen to my prayer, O God. Please do not ignore my cry for help! Please listen and answer me, for I am overwhelmed by my troubles. My enemies shout at me, making loud and wicked threats. They bring trouble on me and angrily hunt me down—my heart pounds in my chest. The terror of death…
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For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.Romans 10:10 NLThttps://bible.com/bible/116/rom.10.10.NLT When I was young, I was told that to be right with God, I had to be holy, that is, without sin. Unblemished and perfect in…
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“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem. Tell her that her sad days are gone and her sins are pardoned. Yes, the Lord has punished her twice over for all her sins.” Listen! It’s the voice of someone shouting, “Clear the way through the wilderness for the Lord! Make a straight…
Jesus, The KING of Glory
Who is the King of Glory? The Lord of Heaven’s Armies— he is the King of Glory. InterludePsalms 24:10 NLThttps://bible.com/bible/116/psa.24.10.NLT Dear LORD, for too long, we kept You hidden in a box of our tiny brains, measuring Your strength by our weaknesses; the power of Your glory and strength is incomprehensible. There is no one…
The LORD GOD of Heaven’s Armies
For the Lord is the one who shaped the mountains, stirs up the winds, and reveals his thoughts to mankind. He turns the light of dawn into darkness and treads on the heights of the earth. The Lord God of Heaven’s Armies is his name!Amos 4:13 NLThttps://bible.com/bible/116/amo.4.13.NLT O God, listen to my complaint. Protect my…
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Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we ask you to pray for us. Pray that the Lord’s message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes, just as when it came to you. Pray, too, that we will be rescued from wicked and evil people, for not everyone is a believer. But the Lord is…
Rise Up, Oh God and Defend Israel
I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High. My enemies turn back; they stumble and perish before you. For you have upheld my right and…
C.A.B’s
C.A.B.’s Kids, Let’s Go! His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him, who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3 When recess was over, I would blow my whistle and scream, “Cabs Kids, let’s go!” My kids were blended with the…
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We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.2 Corinthians 10:5 NIVhttps://2corinthians.bible/2-corinthians-10-5 Planting Seeds As I sat in the classroom, helping a young man write his essay, two others were clowning around; it was the last day…
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My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry,James 1:19 NIVhttps://james.bible/james-1-19 Jesus says the man speaks out of the heart, and a divided house will not stand. As I work on myself, I am beginning to understand that the split house…
The Exiles of My Parts
Before I fled from my abusive ex, I had a dream of a little girl without a face. I saw her standing in a bedroom. She had blonde hair and a pink dress. I saw a hand reach down toward her with a light touching her face. When I woke up, I knew God was…
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Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.Matthew 5:5 NIVhttps://matthew.bible/matthew-5-5 Meekness lays down their interests or lives for another, like those who serve our country, our officers, our first responders, and those who heal the wounded so that we can live in peace and quietness. God established these entities for the good of…
Butterflies
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.Matthew 5:4 NIVhttps://matthew.bible/matthew-5-4 Today’s verse was, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” It’s been a rough road as I anticipated this day; today is my son’s earthly birthday. I’ve always heard stories about butterflies, but I never had a visitation from a…
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“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 5:3 NIVhttps://matthew.bible/matthew-5-3 Lately, I’ve been watching movies about heaven. Before my son’s death, I didn’t think much about heaven until my son went ahead of me. Now, I long for heaven and keep my heart fixed on Jesus, the Maker of heaven…
Resources for Help, Hope, and Recovery
I am so grateful to the men and women who serve and have served our country. Our freedom is not free; it is costly to those who serve, and the debt is never fully paid for those who have lost their lives physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Maritime Injury Center reached out to offer their services…
Building Your Army
Grief In The Workplace First, if you are reading this because you have lost a child, I want you to know that my heart aches for YOU, and I send my deepest condolences; I am writing with tears for your loss. There are no words to comfort you. Lately, my emotions have been high, and…
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Opinions Of The Minions Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.Proverbs 13:20 NIVhttps://proverbs.bible/proverbs-13-20 The Bible is not subject to the world’s opinions; God created the world, set boundaries, created every living creature, and said, let us make man in our image. God did not create man first and…
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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”Matthew 11:28-30 NIVhttps://bible.com/bible/111/mat.11.28-30.NIV Healing the…
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For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.Ephesians 2:8-10 NIVhttps://bible.com/bible/111/eph.2.8-10.NIV…
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Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”Hebrews 13:5-6 NIVhttps://bible.com/bible/111/heb.13.5-6.NIV Now may…
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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your…
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But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.Psalms 59:16 NIVhttps://psalm.bible/psalm-59-16 When I praise You, my Lord, my enemies’ ears hurt; they try to silence the songs of my heart because they know who I am, a…
Nightly Prayer
Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. Lord, what are human beings that you care for them, mere mortals that…
Nightly Prayer
I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side. Arise, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on…
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Paul’s Prayer for the Saints For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through…
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Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”Matthew 4:4 NIVhttps://matthew.bible/matthew-4-4 In the beginning, You spoke the word, and everything You said came to pass, and You said it was good. When You created man, You said it was very good….
Nightly Prayer
I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me. Save me, Lord, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues. What will he do to you, and what more besides, you deceitful tongue? He will punish you with a warrior’s sharp arrows, with burning coals of the broom bush. Woe to me that…
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For no word from God will ever fail.”Luke 1:37 NIVhttps://luke.bible/luke-1-37 Jesus, as I ponder on Your word, in the beginning, the Word was with God, and the Word is God; I am comforted by the knowledge of Your unfailing love and faithfulness. Like Elizabeth, who was too old to conceive and give birth according to…
Nightly Worship
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy….
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Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever…
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Everything written in the past was written to teach us so that we might have hope through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide.Romans 15:4 NIVhttps://romans.bible/romans-15-4 Recently a dear friend said, “Can you imagine how things would have been if you didn’t know the Lord after all you’ve been through?” When…
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Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it that I will follow your righteous laws. I have suffered much; preserve my life, according to your word. Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws. Though I constantly…
MASH
Building Your Army Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns…
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Paul’s Prayer For the Saints For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the…
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As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.1 Peter 2:4-5 NIVhttps://bible.com/bible/111/1pe.2.4-5.NIV But you are a chosen people, a royal…
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In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; God makes salvation its walls and ramparts. Open the gates that the righteous nation may enter, the nation that keeps faith. You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you….
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Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to…
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The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.Proverbs 18:10 NIVhttps://proverbs.bible/proverbs-18-10 May the Only Name, the Name above all names, and things in heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them be praised! Oh Lord, may Your name be on our lips, and may Your Spirit…
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Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God; He has made us, and not ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts…
Don’t Open the Door for Strangers
We heard these words all the time when we were children, and we repeated these words to our children. But we continually open the door of our minds to the accusations and lies of the devil and the voices of our childhood caretakers who, instead of nurturing us, criticized us and beat us physically, emotionally,…
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And Jesus said, “Who touched Me?” When all denied it, Peter and those with him said, “Master, the multitudes throng and press You, and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’” But Jesus said, “Somebody touched Me, for I perceived power going out from Me.”Luke 8:45-46 NKJVhttps://bible.com/bible/114/luk.8.45-46.NKJV Jesus did not heal everyone; He was swamped by people…
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Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory…
Dallas Theology Seminary Encouraging Videos and Article
DTS sent me these videos as encouragement for myself and asked that I share them with others so they, too, may be blessed. These are not my works but the works of DTS and should be credited as deserved and worthy of their calling in Christ Jesus.
Praise
The Lord never ceases to amaze me with His Loving Kindness and affirmation through Day’s Journey. When God started this site, I had no idea what He was doing. Twelve years ago, I would have never written my struggles with mental health; now, I am unashamed to share my vulnerabilities because I am not the…
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You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your Freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.Galatians 5:13 NIVhttps://galatians.bible/galatians-5-13 Today as I reflect on the Men and Women who laid down their lives for the sake of our Freedom, I am humbled because of the…
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I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”Psalms 77:11-12 NIVhttps://bible.com/bible/111/psa.77.11-12.NIV Discouragement is a signal of hopelessness, a sense of abandonment not only from loved ones but also from God. But God never left…
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Building Your Army, Go With The Flow Wherefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the…
Building Your Army
Gideon’s Army, The Book of Judges When the Israelites cried out to the Lord because of Midian, he sent them a prophet who said, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I brought you up out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. I rescued you from the hand of the…
Evening Praise
Wants and Needs Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll— are they not in your record? Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this, I will know that God is for me. In God, whose word I praise, in the Lord, whose word I praise— in God I…
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And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,Philippians 1:9-10 NIVhttps://bible.com/bible/111/php.1.9-10.NIV Holy Spirit, thank You, amen
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But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.Matthew 6:33-34 NIVhttps://bible.com/bible/111/mat.6.33-34.NIV One of the most complex disciplines is resting in the now. The world’s cares…
Evening Praise
One day while conversing with my sister about all my troubles, she told me that Moses faced multiple trials before entering his ministry for God. I had had enough of people telling me that I was training, like boot camp, so I sarcastically reminded her that Moses made himself a wonderful home with his wife,…
Midway
The words of Nehemiah son of Hakaliah: In the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile, and also about Jerusalem. They said…
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Priming the Well All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:2 Corinthians 5:18 NIVhttps://2corinthians.bible/2-corinthians-5-18 I am not a woman with great faith. Daily I need to prime my well and seek the Lord for His Living Water, or my springs will put out bitter…
Home Is Where The Heart Is
It was 2007 when the Lord introduced me to Day’s Journey after I went on a drive, and took some of the most beautiful pictures of the scenery; His beautiful handy work. The mountains and winding roads. Flowers covered the desert like a beautiful quilt with so many vibrant colors. I couldn’t capture all this…
Evening Praise
Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. May the Lord bless you from Zion, he who is the Maker of heaven and earth.Psalms 134:1-3 NIVhttps://bible.com/bible/111/psa.134.1-3.NIV
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“See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes. He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction.”Malachi 4:5-6 NIVhttps://bible.com/bible/111/mal.4.5-6.NIV Heavenly Father,…
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The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”Zephaniah 3:17 NIVhttps://zephaniah.bible/zephaniah-3-17 Heavenly Father, LORD of all creation, I praise Your name! Like a child who stands confidently by her…
Miday
Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”Mark 6:31 NIVhttps://mark.bible/mark-6-31 I see now why Daniel prayed morning, noon, and night and why Jesus talked about the flowers…
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Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.1 Timothy 4:12 NIVhttps://1timothy.bible/1-timothy-4-12 My greatest teachers of the faith have been little children and those who are younger than me. Sometimes the older aren’t wiser. I know people who are…
Evening Praise
I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me. You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit….
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“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.Matthew 6:19 NIVhttps://matthew.bible/matthew-6-19 When I left my home in haste because of the abuse, I left behind most of my belongings and cried to God; it wasn’t fair that my ex would enjoy the fruit…
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Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.Psalms 24:8 NIVhttps://psalm.bible/psalm-24-8 When God reveals His promises to His children, you can be certain the devil is devising strategies to prevent us from receiving God’s blessings for us, our children and their offspring. This is a call to armor…
Wellspring
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God, Micah 6: 8 “Is it a sin to love profoundly and care for the well-being of others?” As I sat in the Presence of…
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Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt. Life is in the way of righteousness; along that path is…
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Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens; this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ. If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive…
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“Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”Ephesians 6:2-3 NIVhttps://bible.com/bible/111/eph.6.2-3.NIV There are some things I felt were unforgivable towards my parents when I was a child, and sometimes I am triggered by memories…
Broken In
When I was young, my favorite sport was softball. And, as I have written before, I was a bit of a tomboy. Nowadays, this isn’t surprising because girls and women have the freedom to play sports, but not in my time or my culture; it wasn’t ladylike. However, I was not ladylike! I had knock-knees…
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The acts of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. As I did before, I warn you that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit…
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I will be with you when you pass through the waters; when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.Isaiah 43:2 NIVhttps://isaiah.bible/isaiah-43-2 LORD GOD, Creator of all things, as I write Your word and…
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Memorial Day When I stand in honor of the Flag of the United States of America, I am not honoring it; for me, it symbolizes the men and women who sacrificed/sacrifice their lives for our Country. My heart swells with gratitude because I, my children, and my grandchildren live in a country with walls built…
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Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold, and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. Lord, what are human beings that you care for them, mere mortals that…
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God’s Compass I THOUGHT I WAS BETTER when I joined a DivorceCare group a few weeks ago; it’s been two years since I left my destructive marriage. However, I was still homeless; I don’t mean a building. Instead, I’ve learned that healthy connections with others are our safe home base. Dr. s Cloud and Townsend…
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If you lack wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.James 1:5 NIVhttps://james.bible/james-1-5 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. So peacemakers who sow in peace reap a…
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If the Lord had not been on our side— let Israel say— if the Lord had not been on our side when people attacked us, they would have swallowed us alive when their anger flared against us; the flood would have engulfed us, the torrent would have swept over us, the raging waters would have…
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Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.Proverbs 31:31 NIVhttps://proverbs.bible/proverbs-31-31 Lord, thank you for the gift of motherhood, what an honor that You would use us to bring life into this world, and equip us to raise Your precious children in the way…
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Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.Psalms 143:10 NIVhttps://psalm.bible/psalm-143-10 Thank You, Holy Spirit; I invite You to lead me in all my ways; You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Please help me to do Your will. May Your good…
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Son Block When I came to Lord many years ago, I grew up believing in what God can do. Yes, God can do everything, but I measured His goodness with my limited understanding of His Greatness. Like those who He describes in Isaiah 40 and throughout the Bible who make idols out of wood, they…
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Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in acting toward outsiders; make the…
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For I am not ashamed of the Gospel because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.Romans 1:16 NIVhttps://romans.bible/romans-1-16 Today I thought about the people whom the Lord sent to share the Gospel of Christ with me, and He sent many. They…
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Be alert and of a sober mind. Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know the family of believers worldwide suffers the same suffering.1 Peter 5:8-9 NIV Finally, be strong in the Lord and his mighty power. Put…
Reflections from the Soul
As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.Proverbs 27:19 NIVhttps://proverbs.bible/proverbs-27-19 One day long ago, about twenty years ago when I was deeply in the control of my ex-husband because he decided he was ready to retire and lay the financial burden on me which included a spiraling effect of losses and eventually…
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Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.John 14:6 NIVhttps://john.bible/john-14-6 My piety didn’t save me; my good deeds couldn’t keep me; to God, they are filthy rags. My sacrifices would never draw me close to God because God sent His Perfect sacrifice…
Be Like A Tree
“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by…
Easter
Eternal God, Almighty Savior, Took our sins upon Himself and gave us Eternal life. On the third day, He Rose again, bringing captives with Him. We were dead; hell couldn’t hold us because Jesus Redeemed us! Praise and Glory to the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world and is now…
Two Kings
I’ve shared the story of King Jehoshaphat, a God-fearing king, and King Ahab, a god-chasing king who doesn’t fear God. King Jehoshaphat loved the Lord and his people. He desired peace and prosperity not only for his kingdom but also for his neighboring kingdoms. He made alliances with them and even took wives to seal…
Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. May the Lord bless you from Zion, he who is the Maker of heaven and earth.Psalms 134:1-3 NIVhttps://bible.com/bible/111/psa.134.1-3.NIV
Not My Battle, Not My War
When King Jehoshaphat learned an army more powerful than his army was about to obliterate his kingdom, he called all his people to pray and fast for the Commander and Chief of the Lord’s Army to intervene. Jehoshaphat was wise to count the cost before waging war after he failed to win a battle that…
Praise
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of Lords: His love endures forever. to him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever. Who by his understanding made the heavens, His love…
Today
When we see the face of God shining through the eyes of His beloved, we comprehend His magnificent love toward us down to the depths of our being. We feel fully understood and accepted without guilt or condemnation. Tears flow from our eyes as we seek His Face; we find compassion, mercy, and perfect affection…
Evening Praise
Photo Credit: Mel Kramb Praise the Lord , all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord . Psalm 117:1-2 NIV https://bible.com/bible/111/psa.117.1-2.NIV
Indifference
I was on fire for the Lord when I first became a Christian. I wanted to share the Gospel with everyone, so I took a Chaplain course at a church I was attending. The first class explained its mission statement, and we listened to the course instructor’s lectures about what it meant to be a…
Dungeons and Dragons
I’ve changed the names in this story for the privacy and protection of those I write about in this blog. I’ve learned more about myself through the children I have worked with than I can say they learned from me. But we are all teachers in life, and we can learn from others how to…
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Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.Isaiah 55:6-7 NIVhttps://bible.com/bible/111/isa.55.6-7.NIV The prospect of the righteous…
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“Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”Psalms 50:14-15 NIV Lately, my heart has been heavy, and the Holy Spirit has shown me through His word to rejoice in the Lord always. I…
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Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every…
In Times of Distress
When we don’t know what to say in distress, the Holy Spirit prays for us. There are times when all we have are tears, and with a simple acknowledgment of the Lord’s Presence with us and asking for His help, He tells us what we should pray through the Psalms. Sometimes our tears flow amid…
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Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. “Grace defined is a Divine Influence upon my heart that changes my everyday life. The power of it is an influence, not a command.”Don NemethDNA Counseling. When Don, my Counselor then, spoke these…
Trail Blazers
Identity Crisis Proverbs 18:24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Who Am I? In H. Norman Wright’s book, Recovering from Losses in Life, he explains death in a broader sense than my perspective of death; not simply the death of the…
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“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.Joel 2:12-13 NIV Lord, when You…
Identity Crisis
Isaiah 12:1-3And in that day you will say I will give praise to You, O Lord; for though You were angry with me, Your wrath is turned away, and I am comforted. See, God is my salvation; I will have faith in the Lord, without fear; for the Lord Jah is my strength and song;…
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Psalm 4:6 Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of Your Face shine on us. Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. Abba, we look to You for our sustainability, and we give You praise and glory for Your faithfulness and loving-kindness toward us. Nevertheless,…
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Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, good and praiseworthy-meditate on these and the God of peace will be with you. Heavenly Father, Abba, When the cares of the world weigh heavy on my heart, and my mind wanders from Your Presence, draw me closer to Your heart through the…
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Romans 12:9 Let love be without deceit. Be haters of what is evil; keep your minds fixed on what is good. Prayer: Lord Jesus, remind me to check my heart motives. May I give without strings attached; to control the other, and help me discern the motives of those who are trying to control me…
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Philippians 2:1-3 Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in harmony and of one mind. Let nothing be done through envy or through pride; but with low thoughts of self let everyone take others to be better than himself. Prayer: Heavenly Father, May your Spirit control my…
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Proverbs 16:19 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. All good gifts come from You, Lord. You give us talents for our good and the good of others for Your glory and praise. Father, Abba, thank You for guiding me to the promised land and giving me a new…
One Heart, One Mind
I admit it; I am terrified to take that step, but I am ready to share in the adventures of a healthy relationship. I’ve read the Bible about what godly women look like, which isn’t what the worldview modeled; I never was one for Barbie dolls, tea parties, and playhouses. Instead, I played with Tonka…
Be Different, Be You
Matthew 19:14Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” One day, while serving in a children’s ministry during worship, the Holy Spirit said, See how your arms are folded. What are you protecting? Why do you hold on to…
Today
“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14). Heavenly Father, I am truly grateful for Your Son, Jesus Christ, who has given me the power through Your Holy Spirit to be holy; I am righteous because of His shed blood….
Where Are You?
Genesis 1:8 And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid from the Lord God’s presence among the garden trees. 9 Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?”10 So, he said, “I…
He Loves Me; He Loves Me Not
It took me a long time to realize that true love is NOT feelings; feelings change like waves. It’s either there or not. When I was a kid, I used to pick flowers, and with each peddle I pulled off, I would say, “He loves me, He loves me not, and the last peddle determined…
Special Needs
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6. When I worked at an elementary school with students with special needs, one of the students, Kelly, who lived with autism and was legally…
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Blessing for 2023 May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. Me He send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. May He remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. May He give you the desire of…
You Don’t Own Me
This is one of my favorite videos, and I thought it would be a blessing to share with you as it blesses me. So, for 2023, I will use this mantra for my Ego, Past mistakes, fear, regret, guilt, depression, religious legalism, people-pleasing, and of course, toxic people “You don’t own me.” Dr. Phil’s famous…
Happy New Year
As I ponder the end of this year and the beginning of a new year at midnight, I imagine myself walking out of my old ways of thinking, beliefs, and destructive habits, such as negativity, judgment, resentment, bitterness, and unforgiveness. These things are too heavy to carry. I am leaving behind my “Ego,” also coined…
Today
For to us a child is born, to us, a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders, He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9, NIV Lord Jesus, Mighty God, Wonderful Counselor, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, the government is upon Your shoulders. We…
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Jesus our Deliverer and Redeemer Judges 5 and 6 God raises a deliverer amongst His people, and He can use the weakest for His purpose and His glory. Gideon was from the lowest tribe and the most vulnerable among his people. God uses Debra and Jael, women, to destroy the enemy. God is the Commander…
He is Making a List and Checking it Twice
Gifts Untouched Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. BibleGateway, NLT. Sadly for most children, it is not the most magical time of the year; the holidays can be triggers for the scariest or most dreadful time. For some, a year may have passed since the death of a loved one,…
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He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; when he shuts his lips, is considered perceptive Proverbs 17:27-28 The good man out of his good treasure brings out good things, and the evil man out…
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
As a child, I counted the days when The Wizard of Oz would come on TV once a year. We didn’t have internet and couldn’t stream movies as we do now. Instead, every film was seasonal; If it were on a school night, I would rush home, do my chores, and hope my grandfather didn’t…
Today
That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world John 1:9 Jeshua, You are the Light that came into a world covered in darkness. I know there are areas in my heart that are hidden in darkness, areas I have hidden from You and myself. May Your Light shine on…
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Unwrapped Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also rest in hope. Psalm 16:9. A gift will lay under the tree, unwrapped, and left behind for a day, a month, or a year. Hopefully, today, it will be opened by the person it was intended for. Not someone who comes unexpectedly,…
The Gift that hung on the Tree
The Gift that hung on the Tree During this Christmas Season, another Christmas will go by for a father who will look out the window, hoping to see his child walking up the driveway, a phone call, or when the door-bell rings, he will rush to answer, hoping his child has come home but did not….
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Today One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful creations. They tell of the power of your wondrous works— and I will proclaim your great deeds. They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing…
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The Assurance of God’s Saving Work May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob defend you; may He send you help from the sanctuary, and strengthen you out of Zion. May He remember all your offerings, and accept your burnt sacrifice. May He grant you…
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Gifts from Above For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.Ephesians 2:8-9 “Be strong and of good courage; fear not, nor be afraid of your enemies, because the Lord is with us, He will never fail…
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The Gift of Knowledge and Understanding The Holy Spirit tenderly spoke Psalm 47 to me. As I opened my Bible and saw the Title, ‘Praise to God, the Ruler of the Earth,” immediately my heart began to rejoice; I marveled about this new day as a gift from above, and what God will bring, doesn’t…
Clean Slate
A while back, when my grandkids came to spend the weekend. My granddaughter came crying and said her brother had hit her. At that point, I was overwhelmed with this constant battle, and I did not want to keep reprimanding him; that was not how I wanted to use this precious time. I asked him…
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It is God who works in you to will and acts to fulfill his good purpose (Philippians 2:13). Your power is made perfect in our weakness, Lord Jesus. May the joy of the Lord be our strength.May we wholeheartedly follow Your decrees and not be put to shame. Shepherd us through this day, and lead…
What If I said No
What if I stayed home on Thanksgiving Day alone? What if I chose not to stay with my friend and share a meal this Thanksgiving Day? What if when she told me we were invited to spend our day with her church family, and I declined the invitation? What if I said No Although I…
Empty Chair
Somebody will be facing an empty chair this year for the first time or longer as tears roll down their cheeks for the loved one they lost. For the memories of No more to be created. For the regret of the time they lost and spent arguing over things that didn’t matter. They will need…
Sword Sharpeners
Sharpening our swords Recently, I shared a story about how the Lord put me in places to encourage others by sharpening their swords through affirmations; and it isn’t that hard for me because I look for the good in people and affirm their gifts. I also love to help children find their skills and talents,…
Attached, and Bonded with Love
I have been pondering how we end letters or cards to loved ones, “With Love.” I thought a lot about this because I have been grateful to the Lord for His faithfulness toward me as my Father. I will not pretend we had a perfect relationship; we did not. I had unforgiveness in my heart…
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Psalms 138:1I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods,” I will sing your praise….. May all the kings of the earth praise you, Lord, when they hear what you have decreed. May they sing of the ways of the Lord, for the glory of the Lord is great.
Give Warmth to the Women in India with a Blanket of Hope
For USD 10.00, you can provide a Blanket of Hope to women in India. If you make a difference to one woman, you are wrapping the loving Arms of Jesus around her. Donations go directly to: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/servewithlove777?fbclid=IwAR0cqEGeTrzaTNTphoC_9dU0fQJq7hZ26F1tbwMXNzq4g_Uf0T38w3cB-b4 Pastor Mortha and his wife love the Lord by giving hope and sharing the Gospel of Jesus. In…
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Paul’s Prayer for the Saints For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,…
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See, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you, and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Isaiah 60:2-3 NIV Whatever the day may bring, Lord Jesus, You are with me. Thank You, Holy…
Today on Veterans Day
Dear Lord, May we never forget those who have laid down their lives for our freedom. Freedom was never free; the cost is priceless. We can never repay those who have died, however, I pray that our Service Men and Women and their families feel our deep gratitude for their service and I ask that…
Today
But recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings: partly while you were made a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly while you became companions of those who were so treated; for you had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the…
Today
And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.I Corinthians 13:13 NKJV Lord of the Heavenly Host, May faith, hope, and love be my guides as I journey through this day. Everything is made by Your Hands, and given through Your Son. As I encounter this day, let my…
Today
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire.Hebrews 12:28-29 NKJV May the Grace of God be with us, and may He open our eyes to His wonderful works in…
Today, Seeking God’s Righteousness
“But seek first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 When I came to the point in my life where I stopped believing that God would give me anything I asked according to my will, I stopped praying for a long time. I felt…
Today
Jesus, may we pause momentarily and worship You throughout today.May we be interrupted by Your magnificent creation from our busyness and catch glimpses of Your Glorious Presence with us. Direct my footsteps according to your word;let no sin rule over me. Psalm 119:133 What would God say about me?
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Acknowledging My Son Today
When I first became a believer, John 3:16 had little impact on me—yes, learning that my sins are forgiven, which were beyond calculation according to my knowledge and understanding because I was still trying to please God through works. However, I did not fully realize the true impact of God’s love for humanity by sending…
Today
But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it costs all you have, get an understanding.Proverbs 4:7 NIV With so…
Today
Today Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.Isaiah 40:28 NIV We are always looking for new ways for change, we scroll through social media looking for…
Today
Photo Credit: Janelle Darwish “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he…
The God who Hears
Since my accident, I have been stricken with fear, paralyzed, and unable to move forward. Every morning fear woke me up, and anxiety was like an alarm clock I could not turn off. I cried out to God for His mercy, yet my heart was on high alert. I don’t want to taste the bitterness…
Jesus Took the Wheel
Thursday, October 13th, should have been my exit date. The date of my death. As I write this, I am humbled by the Mighty Hand of God, who took hold of my car’s steering wheel, preventing me from death, or worse, the death of others when I passed out while driving northbound on the 101.Even…
Forgive Me as I Forgive
As I try to navigate life independently, but not independently of Jesus, I am beginning to understand the importance of my mental health, inner well-being, and the wellness of those around me. I am also working on being mindful of my behaviors with friends; I want to be present for them during their struggles, as…
Happy Anniversary
HAPPY TWELVETH YEAR ANNIVERSARY DAY’S JOURNEY Wow, I can’t believe it’s been 12 years! Twelve years ago today, the Lord introduced me to Day’s Journey, and He continues guiding me each step of the way. Last year, I went through some old posts and couldn’t help but laugh at some of the things I wrote…
The Well-Spring of Life
Although I have had some relationships the women who have suffered at the hand of abuse, I am committed to their safety and privacy. Therefore, I changed their names. The purpose of these stories is to spread awareness. Sally and her husband were married for over fifty years, and unless you were up close and…
True Love Speaks to His Soul
True Love Speaks to His SoulA Poem for My Husband, the Man of My Heart whom God will Bring She looks into his eyes as though she is searching the ocean’s shorelines for a glimmer of light, the lighthouse of his soul. She desperately searches for her lover as though lost at sea. She places…
A City on the Hill
A City on the Hill In 2007 when the Lord showed me that we were about to embark on a journey that would take me beyond my capacity for understanding, He said, trust and believe. I dreamed I and others were looking toward a mountain—a city of lights on the top of the Hill….
Sword Sharpeners
The Armor of God ” Finally, be strong in the Lord and his mighty power. 11 Put on God’s full armor so you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and…
True Love Speaks to Your Soul
The Shulamite Seeks Her True Love “By night on my bed, I sought the one I love; I sought him but did not find him. “I will rise now,” I said, “and go about the city; in the streets and the squares, I will seek the one I love.” I sought him, but I did…
TIDES, WAVES, AND ANGUISH
TIDES, WAVES, AND ANGUISH When I think the tides have subsided, another wave becomes more potent than before. And it’s time to hold my breath again. One year is drawing near; it would have been my son’s forty-fourth year; I can see the giant waves on the horizon, the waves coming at a distance, and…
Storytime for Our Inner-Child
When I write children’s stories, I know I need to go scuba diving into my subconscious mind to search for understanding from a child’s perspective to understand as an adult with an adult perspective. Doing so can help my inner child and set her free from her bondage, and she can reclaim her growth process….
Listen to Time
Listening to the Sound of Time A strange thing happened last year at school, most of the digital clocks stopped working. Then, after the tech repaired one, another stopped working until the school eventually replaced all the digital clocks with the good old-fashioned wall clocks. Do you remember the older watches with a big hand…
Buried Alive
Last year my counselor recommended that after my divorce, it is wise not to jump into another relationship for at least a year. She said I needed to grieve the death of my marriage, what was lost, future memories, dreams that would never come to pass, etc. She said I needed to have funerals for…
The Enemy of Our Soul
The Beast of Shame The Enemy of Our Soul One day while conversing with my granddaughter about my desire to remarry, she cringed and said ewe, gross! I was taken aback by her attitude and laughed out loud because I had felt the same way for years because of shame. Of course, I didn’t tell…
The Beast of Shame
Revised from the original text by Lisa Rene Delgado “Bring my soul out of prison, let me praise Your name; the righteous shall surround me. For You shall deal bountifully with me” (Psalm 142:7) NKJV. Shame Silenced Me For a long time, I suffered silently and tried to fight my battles alone, but I felt…
I Loved Them Anyway
Some would think I live a life of denial; I am ignorant of the wrongs inflicted upon me.Yet, I choose to love them anyway.They say I am blind; I cannot see.Oh, but I see; I see every wrong and unjust thing. The crimes committed were committed against me. Yet I chose to love them anyway….
Digging Through the Ruins
Talking to God My Road to Recovery has not been what I imagined while living ignorant of God’s nature and control of all things internally and externally. I learned that inner work is exhausting; sometimes, I feel it would have been better to stay ignorantly blissful: however, I would still have my family stuck in…
Would He Be Ashamed of Me
P.F.C. Seth BakerA.A.B., Alliance, Nebraska Not my works, because it is Fourth of July weekend, I thought it best to honor our service men and women with the writings of a serviceman shared with me by a fellow serviceman, RGG, in 2010. I would like to pass this on and share this beautiful poem as…
Free Bird, My Adventures with Jesus
FREEBIRD “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, let Israel now say-if it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose against us, they would have swallowed us alive. So then, when their wrath kindled against us, the waters would have overwhelmed us; the stream…
NO TRESPASSING
“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.” (Prov.4:23, NKJV) Since the death of my marriage, I have experienced the pain of my losses and some relationships. What could have destroyed me made me more diligent as the gatekeeper of my heart. What my enemy meant for harm,…
Where is Home?
Where is Home Self-Awareness As I reflected on the past few years, I saw myself standing upon the mountaintop with hands lifted victoriously. I thought of Christian from Paul Bunyon’s book, Pilgrim Progress. Like him, I felt like I was carrying a heavy burden, and although I laid them at the foot of the Cross…
Journaling on My Day’s Journey
8 June 2022 Today a lovely woman of God invited me to live in her home. A stranger, yet not strange. I felt a connection when I met her yesterday when my long-time friend introduced her to me. So now, here I am in a home I have never known, owned by a woman of…
R.U.N
If you are in a toxic relationship, R.U.N R: Reach out and get help. Reconnect with friends, family, and people who can support your recovery. Remember why you left; we easily forget the pain; keeping the memory alive helps us move forward instead of backward. Healing takes time; give yourself the time you need to…
Why Did You Stay? Why were You Stupid Enough to go back?
Why Do We Stay? I heard these words many times from loved ones and mostly myself. After a while, we start believing we are too stupid to survive on our own because we were programmed to be groomed and conditioned to serve our abusive husbands at all costs. One day while in counseling, my counselor…
The Likeness of God
Last week after attending my second visit to the GreifShare meeting, we talked about the goodness of God. We spoke about Romans 8:28. I said I knew that scripture, I quoted it many times, and I had experienced the goodness of God when I left my abusive husband. However, I can’t see the good in…
My First Year
My First Year Today should be a celebration not only a celebration of motherhood but also a celebration of freedom for me. One year ago today, I made the decision that changed my life. When faced with the reality of choosing between life and death, I chose life, I chose me, and I walked away…
Silence is Golden
SILENCE IS GOLDEN FOR THE ABUSER; SPEAK UP; YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK. IF YOU LIVED WITH AN ABUSER, YOU ARE A SURVIVOR, BE YOUR OWN WARRIOR, GET HELP! National Domestic Violence Hotline Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish, and 200+ through interpretation service Learn more 800-799-7233
Soul Chains
While I walked through the day, I felt iron on my ankles; it took great effort to put one foot in front of the other. In addition, I felt a heavy burden on my shoulders and a burning pain between them. It was an invisible force; it felt like I had soul chains holding me…
Fill My Soul
When my son died, I felt like my heart went into shock. It went completely numb. I couldn’t cry; I couldn’t cry. I couldn’t feel pain; my heart couldn’t grieve. It felt mechanical and lifeless. Every bit of my being left, I felt mechanical, without a soul. I stood over his coffin; it wasn’t him….
Soul Chains
“Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise Your name; the righteous shall surround me, for You shall deal bountifully with me (Psalm 142:7).” I wondered if it is even appropriate to share what has been going on as I try to navigate life independently and without complete clarity of my future during…
The Courage of A Child
Finding Courage He sat across from her during art class, scorning, criticizing her. Yet, she sat silent and did not shed a tear. His words did not pierce her heart, seemingly unaffected as though she deserved this treatment; she welcomed this form of abuse as punishment. As I witnessed her endure this mental beating, I…
Grieving the Holiday’s
Alfonso Ramon Liles (September 20, 1978-October 31, 2021) Yesterday, we laid my Son to rest, and this was the most painful experience I have ever had to face. He is here in what feels like a moment, and then I get that dreadful phone call informing me that my Son is gone. After the shock,…
Patterns
Lisa Rene Delgado, 2021 Patterns “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-His good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12:2, NIV). One day while my ex-husband was pruning an overgrown…
Christmas Gift of 2020
Holidays can be a tough time of year, and COVID left many in a state of despair and hopelessness. 2020 will be the year everyone would rather forget. However, we can choose to reflect on the life lesson that came out of it. Although the media and politicians continue hammering fear, division, and hate into…
Upside Down
A Discussion from the Readings of: Apologetics At the Cross, 2018; Chpt. 12; Chatraw D. Joshua & Allen D. Mark When Jesus spoke of the beatitudes, He turned every act of seeking justice upside down. Instead of paying evil for evil, he said, do good to those who persecute you and say all kinds of…
Perspective on your Day’s Journey
While looking at this picture, we can view this from different perspectives. One perspective can be looking ahead as something long and daunting. It can be overwhelming to see how much further to get to your destination and give up “Direct my steps by Your word, and let no iniquity have dominion over me” (Psalm…
Where am I, Where are You?
Who am I?I was very young; I felt like a nomad wandering in a world where I did not belong; I needed answers to the myriad of questions in my heart.However, when I gave my life to God in Jesus Christ, one of the first books I read was the book of Hosea. I was…
Train Of Life
When I was a child, I loved trains and imagined living like a hobo and traveling through the country sitting on the side of an open car. One day while driving past a train track, my mother told me the story of my great grandfather’s death. She told me that he committed suicide by deliberately…
Emmanuel
Thank you Lord Jesus for my family and friends. As I have walked in this journey, I see Your compassion through their eyes, Your hands reaching out to me through the doctors, nurses, and all medical staff, and counselors; You send an army; You are the Commander of, “The Lord’s Army in our time of…
The Greatest Gift
The Greatest Gift from God is the Gift of Knowledge of Himself Lisa Rene Delgado Arizona Christian University The Greatest Gift from God is the Gift of Knowledge of Himself “For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may…
Scratched Record
Maybe you are too young to know what this is, and if so, this a record player. As a teenager, I spent most in my time listening to the record until it was completely worn out; and it did not matter if the record was scratched and kept repeating the same words over and over…
Brain Noise
Sometimes, we just need to find a corner, sit quietly and reflect. We don’t always need to hear the opinions of others shouting in our minds. I find solace when I find a corner anywhere and sit quietly. 6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests…
Today
But now, O Lord , You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our potter; And all we are the work of Your hand. Isaiah 64:8 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/isa.64.8.NKJV Prayer: You are the Potter, I am the clay; give me the Grace to obey.
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Prayer: Lord Jesus, there is so much I can not comprehend; this why I need Your Perfect Peace. Fill my mind with Your thoughts and my heart with Your Love, amen You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3 NIV https://bible.com/bible/111/isa.26.3.NIV
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Prayer For everything you have brought me through, and every time I have been tried and tested Lord; the one thing that was always proven true is that You remained faithful even while others questioned my journey. People pleasing is not required of me; I am approved by God through Christ Jesus your Son, my Rock,…
Today
It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak, because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you to himself. All this is for your…
Today
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your…
Companion Planting
Revised and edited from original context by Lisa Rene Delgado March 27, 2019 The Companions in My Mind “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit….
Sing Your Own Song
Things change when you sing a new song over your life. When others criticize and sing negativity over you, Sing Louder! Faith Persevering in Trial Psalm 40:1-4 I waited patiently for the Lord, and He inclined to me, and heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the…
March 31
Today On this mountain, he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken. Isaiah 25:7-8 NIV https://bible.com/bible/111/isa.25.7-8.NIV Prayer,…
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.Galatians 5:22-24 NIV May the fruit of the Spirit dwell in me, and be evident in everything…
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Today Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.Colossians 3:16 NIVhttps://bible.com/bible/111/col.3.16.NIV When my heart is flooded with gratitude, the joy of the Lord strengthens me. May Your song…
Today
Today So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition…
Today
Very truly I tell you, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.”John 13:20 NIV Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born…
Today
For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we…
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Today Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.Psalm 139:23-24 NIV Lord, speak to the things that have kept me from receiving the fullness of Your Son ‘s likeness. I repent holding on…
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“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord , whose confidence is in him.Jeremiah 17:7 NIV Happy is the one Lord Jesus who have placed their confidence and trust in the God of all Creation, keep me hidden with You in the Father, amen
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If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.1 Corinthians 13:1 NIV Fill my heart with Your Perfect Love Lord, mine is conditional and flawed with fear. Your Perfect Gift of Christ Jesus in me, amen
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For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.2 Corinthians 5:14-15 NIV Your mercies are new every morning, and every…
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For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”Matthew 18:20 NIV Wherever I go today, whatever I do today, whomever I meet along the way, may Your name be Exalted Lord Jesus, be exalted above my fears, be exalted above my enemies, don’t let the beast of the field devour…
Today
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.Philippians 4:13 NIV Prayer for Today In each day You have given us twenty-four hours. Help me by Your wisdom, guidance, and strength to accommodate You and Your desire to accomplish all that You have planned for today. My heart is heavy and I am…
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But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.Psalm 5:11 NIV We give thanks to You, Lord Jesus, Your Faithfulness Endures Forever, Give us the Gift of Faithfulness, May Your Love Endures above…
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For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.Hebrews 4:12 NIV May Your Holy Spirit fill my mind with Your thoughts Lord Jesus; for Your thoughts are higher than my…
Today
Heavenly Father,You’re above all things. Everything You have created awakens the dawn in awe and worship of You, our Savior, Redeemer, King, and Provider. Your ways are higher than ours, and Your thoughts are not ours. May Your Spirit control my mind and fill it with Your thoughts, may my eyes see Your Likeness in…
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Short Prayers for your Day’s Journey May Your Holy Spirit fill our hearts with gratitude and our minds with grateful thoughts Lord Jesus. May a new song rise among us; a song of victory, and praise to our God, our Redeemer(Is.48) Amen, Amina Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach…
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May I hear Your still small voice from the depths of my heart Lord Jesus. Calm the storm from within, and give me Your Peace which surpasses all understanding. Come and clean up the mess in my heart; forgive all my sins. Lord, shut the mouth of the enemy; my critic who devises his plans…
Remember “The Person” Domestic Violence Month
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month, remember that domestic violence is a way of life for many. If you know someone struggling in this area, please, let her know you are here. “How To’s” is not the answer they are looking for at the moment, and pointing out all their faults pushes them deeper into despair….
Mighty Tree
The Mighty Hand of God Prophetic Poetry It was dark; I could barely see as I walked a path I knew I had to walk. I could not see where I was going, just light as a path for my feet, nor did I understand why I was walking on this path, but I knew…
Beautiful Prison No More!
Conclusion: Beautiful Prison Revised and Edited by Lisa Rene Delgado (April 1, 2022) Now, I am free from the guilt of my past. Shame no longer has a hold on me. I was covered with shame; soap could not wash off. I am now clean. The chains that controlled me, the power…
Beautiful Prison
Beautiful Prison By: Lisa Rene Delgado Edited by: Lisa Rene Delgado (2022) The door is wide open, the latch and key lay fallen. Am I free? A voice calls me, “Come out, come out, you are free from your prison. Come out, and follow Me!” I stand at the door, looking out, yet my feet…
Today
Ephesians 2:14-18 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations.His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, and…
Today
May Your Song, Lord Jesus, rise in our hearts as we are awakened. May our first thought be of Your love and faithfulness. May our lips praise You throughout today. The earth is filled with your love, Lord ; teach me your decrees. Psalm 119:64
What would God say about you and me?
I often wonder what my life would have been like if I had made better choices. What would God say about me right now if He and I were standing on a mountaintop looking down? What if He took His measuring rod and surveyed my life at this point. Not in the future, but at…
Just a Thought
Will you be, Just A Thought or a Breath of Fresh Air? Life is a serious business, not something taken lightly, not for a moment! Someone takes her first breath, and a final breath breathes one last time. Yes, some will mourn for you, but unless specific memories arise about you, a choke followed by…
Hear My Prayer, Lord
TODAY Hear my prayer and give us rest. Please give us the strength to move forward. Take away all our fears and deliver us from the hands of evil, from those who wish us harm. Shield us from our enemies, and cause them to leave our territory for fear that the Lord has overwhelmed them.May…