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…
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 19:14 Jesus 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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Octopus Minds
Octopus Minds The Octopus has nine brains and three hearts; he is an intelligent creature with a personality of its own. He can be playful, sneaky, manipulating, or dangerous. Unlike other fish, when captured and placed in a tank, the Octopus will find a way to escape the tank flexibly; he can maneuver through small…
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, 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…
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…
Waves of Grief
Grief comes like waves; some subtly cover your heart like waves gently coming to and fro, washing over the filth of past shame, guilt, and regret. Grief says, “Come sit with me for a while; I wish you no harm. Healing is my desire. With me, there is no shame; I know the depth of…
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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…