Month: December 2018

DEAR GOD: Breath of God—Breathe Life~

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The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.

Job 33:4  (KJV)

 

Breathe.  Can you feel Him?

Breathe.  Can you sense His love?

Breathe. Can you embrace His promises?

Breathe. Can you count your blessings?

 

His breath, His love and His ways comprise the elements of vital enhancements of LIFE, ours to the point.  We are His, and He is our God.  We are His for  He has created us.  He has given us breath.

The Holy Spirit breathes life into us by ministering LIFE through His Word, through His faithfulness and endurance.  He is the bright light that lights our path.  He is the sun that warms our heart and He is the power that brings us to the pinnacle of success in terms of LIFE…not of “our power” by “HIS POWER” we are able to do all things.

Choice is a free thing.  We have the freedom of choice in all things, and the path in which we turn onto is again, a choice.  Sometimes prayers will bring us to “two choices” and we will be conflicted in which way to go. I personally feel, that if a desire to do something is strong enough and is peaceful and brings us “life” it is His will.  If not…it is obvious.

Also, if there are two paths and it is confusing…God will lessen the desire for the “path” in which we should turn down. And ignite the path in a fiery way in which we “should walk on.”  It’s all about listening, taking breaths, and feeling His presence.

If you feel like you’re suffocating, and life is in shambles…”breathe”  and choose “LIFE.”

 

“Father God thank You for Your presence, Your light, Your love, and Your very breath which lives is me, I love You now and always, in Jesus name, Amen.”

 

 

DEAR GOD: Plans and Purpose for All of us~

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  For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD,

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future. 

Jeremiah 29:11 

 

 

That is first and foremost in the souls of the faithful and we know that He has plans for us and a purpose for our lives.

God never said it would be easy and never said we wouldn’t encounter friction and emotional upheavals along the way, but instead that He will guide us and bring us through it by “giving us His strength.”  Through our weakness and faults God is strong and perfect and when we choose “HIM” and say, “God I choose Your strength and Your perfection and Your light” for my path in life, no matter where it leads me, or what I’m going through, we are proclaiming His glory and affirming our faith and trust in our Father God.

A friend of mine in Maine going through many trials that have been continuous for the past five years told me “I choose His strength everyday because I am weak and physically disabled, but by choosing Him I’m able to go forward.”

That affirmation was a witness to me and I pray for those reading this.  Dee is a spectacularly devoted lady who never wavers in her faith. Oh, yes…Dee has sometimes had to struggle, as we all do in terms of understanding the trials and the why of which its happening, yet…her faith, devotion, and love to the Father has never ceased.  She is still looking to Him for the answers and praying for a miracle, but what ever He chooses for her, she knows “His will be done, not hers…”

As the New Year approaches, many may be without loved ones, some may be going through medical trials, others may be facing financial ruins, or addictions, or some hardship, loneliness, phobias, or sadness…Please, just hang on,  know that the morning light always follows the dark of night.  And the rainbow comes out at the end of the storm.  But most important of all, the LORD is with us always and has plans for us…plans for our lives, no matter how old we are, or how young, no matter where we live, no matter what background, no matter the color of our skin…we are all God’s children and He has plans for us.

Look to Him for all answers.

Meditate on His Word, because as we delve into His Words, His voice becomes clearer each time. Our goals become apparent through His “nudging” and guidance, and His love will quicken in us and bring us to a deeper understanding and a full restoration of body, heart, mind and soul.

“Thank You LORD for being there for all of Your children since the beginning of time, and for loving each of us and guiding us, You are an amazing Father, We love You, in Jesus name, Amen.”

 

 

Jeremiah 1:12

The LORD said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled.”

DEAR GOD: A Simple Message–Thank You–I Love YOU~

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Christmas Hymns, sparkling  white candles, devotion to the LORD and Savior, and a heart filled with thanks and love, to the heart that is the consummate Being of LOVE… So,thank You my sweet Lord!  

As a child Christmas was always special, first and foremost, because Jesus Christ came to live with us, and save us. To celebrate His glory and miraculous birth, we had lights ablaze on our outside porch, white flickering lights, a huge wreath adorned our front door, and on our lawn the nativity scene.   So,Thank You Lord!

Inside the house, a big tree that hit our ceiling, and many times had to be sized down to make it fit, it was decorated with tinsel and old fashioned ornaments; each different, each unique in its own way.  Colorful presents arranged with care under the tree, the scent of mom’s incredible cooking, and baking, along with the anticipation of family visiting later on, to join in on the joyful festivities. These cherished memories lay within the folds of my mind and  are sealed deep within my heart and soul, to which I’m thankful and so blessed to have had growing up.   So, thank You Lord!

Midnight services a special and beautiful tradition, to worship the LORD with other believers ,was a divine pleasure and joy.  Afterwards presents were exchanged in honor of the LORD…sheer perfection.  So, Thank You Lord!

Oh, yes!  Sweet memories, dashing through my head, touching my heart as happy tears fill my eyes. Although both parents are gone now, Dad 19 years ago, and Mom 3 1/2 years…they’re never gone from my heart or mind, never.  So, Thank You Lord!

My parents exemplified decency, compassion, and love, along with a vast fountain of wisdom, that they carefully taught to each of their children.  But perhaps the biggest legacy they left, was their love, and devotion, to their children, and their example for us, their children.  So thank you Dad and Mom, for your guidance, and wisdom, and watching us grow into adults, and holding us through it all.  So,Thank You Lord!

So, this Christmas..(and every day)  I hold them in my heart, and smile, knowing I was truly blessed to have had them as parents. And like my “Earth Mom and Dad” who led us, guided us, and held my hand, I know my Father in Heaven loves me,and is guiding me, leading me, and holding my hand, each and every day of my life.  So, Thank You Lord!

He holds me up every step of the way, for the rest of my days, until the day He takes me home into His presence, in Heaven for all eternity. So, Thank You Lord!

“Father God, Lord of lords, and King of kings, Creator of the Universe, and my heart and soul, Thank You for my parents, my blessings, and for all that You are, and all that You have done since the beginning of time, and continue doing for Your children, now and always, I give You all the glory, honor, praise no matter what, Thank You for Your love and Your protection, I love You Lord, in Jesus name I pray, Amen.”

 

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Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.

 

Genesis 15:1
After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

 

Exodus 15:2
The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.

 

2 Chronicles 20:15
And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.

DEAR GOD: Forever Amazed & Never Afraid~

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And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?

Matthew 12:23 (KJV)

 

To know that the LORD truly loves us is a powerful and reaffirmation of our very beings, of our existence, and of our LIFE.

He brought us the perfect unblemished Lamb and delivered Him so that He would heal, teach, preach, and spread love and be a witness to His Father in Heaven…but, most of all—to save us.

That “GIFT” which is to say, our Savior Jesus Christ, is the biggest and most incredible and most amazing of all since the beginning of time and this very moment and beyond.

How can we not be amazed?

How can we not be grateful?

How can we not be joyful?

Why should we fear?  There is nothing to fear, “for greater is the One in me than the one in the world” 1 John

And, we should not fear, “for we were created in perfect love” 1 John.
Fear causes anguish, and darkness…that is from the enemy.  And, we rebuke all those things that are not of God in Jesus powerful name, which he invested all power and authority to us, in HIS NAME.

Being a mature Christian is following through with our faith even when times are tough, and embracing Him as our One and Only true Master of all things.  Being a mature Christian is recognizing His incredible Sovereign power, and His amazing grace.  And, knowing we are growing through each step of adversity…and our rewards await us in heaven.

How amazing is that?

 

“Father God, thank You for Your love, Your power, Your protection, for being our everything, and for giving us the greatest gift of all, Your precious Son, in Jesus name I pray, Amen.”

 

 

 

 

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1 John
Chapter 4

1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.

6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.

10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

12 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.

13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.

15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

19 We love him, because he first loved us.

20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother

 

DEAR GOD: I Love You–Thank You for Loving Me~

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God is an all consuming God.

He loves each and every one of His children and doesn’t discriminate.

We are all on the same level and all royal children of God.

There will be times when God seems quiet.  I’m sure it’s happened to many of you, where you will say, “Gee I haven’t heard from God, and I feel like I’m in a place of stagnation, unmoving, unchanging, and yearning for more.” Does that sound familiar?  As children of faith we all go through peaks and valleys, because let’s face facts, life is ever changing, if it were not, we wouldn’t in fact be living now would we?

So life is “static” just like our blood pressure.  Sometimes it’s up…sometimes it’s down. So too is our circumstances in life.

Each valley we go through is a journey of learning, a journey of plight, and a journey of worth.  As we journey we are in a “learning and feeling” vortex which has an outcome that will bring us closer to God and further our spiritual growth.

God always listens, and is always there for us, this is a given.  So, even when we feel “alone” we are not alone.  He promises us “ I will never leave you nor forsake you”   and Jesus promised, “…And lo, I am with you even until the end of the world.”

Those promises from God are rock solid and when we feel alone those promises should immediately rush to our mind and fortify us with strength and further our faith.  Knowing He is with us always, even when we “can’t feel Him.”

God’s beautiful “love letter” His Word, in His Holy Bible, is filled with awe and wonder.  Each word a story within a story, and each book a testimony of faith for generations past, present and to come. These are all for our purpose, for our enlightenment and for our journey of love which will take us from here into the eternity.

He is the Great I AM.  The One and Only.  The Lord of lords.  The King of kings.  The Alpha and the Omega.

No one comes close to who He is and what He is.

He brings us through each cycle of our “static” circumstances.  And, whether good or bad He will make it easier for us and hold us through it all, no matter what. Our spiritual selves should always remember, even when the “flesh” forgets” is that if He brings us “to it” He will bring us “through it.” Amen.

Always  know He is listening. He is watching. He is with us. And, he LOVES US!

“Dear Lord, my amazing Abba Daddy, I love You so much, and I thank You for what You’ve done for Your children since the beginning of time, to this very moment in time, for the future, and for the eternity, that through Your Son Jesus Christ has granted us, thank You, thank You, thank You…in Jesus precious name I pray, Amen.”

“Dear Lord, I pray for all of those in the darkness, that come into the light and seek Your glorious and beautiful face, and accept You as their Lord and Savior, in Jesus Christ name, Amen.”

 

Deuteronomy

 

Deuteronomy 31:8 KJV-

And the LORD, He [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

 

 

 

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DEAR GOD: Renew-Refresh-Restore~

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Ephesians 4:23

“And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;”

 

I was watching an advertisement on TV recently which showed a young lady grabbing soap and heading for the shower, and the message was, “refresh and clean yourself as you wash away your cares.” 

Although the commercial was innovative it brought about a bigger message to my spirit, the “renewal and washing clean” by the Holy Spirit, made possible by Jesus Christ through His and our Father, the great I AM.  And, Jesus telling us to lay down our burdens and cares to Him, “because He cares for us.”

Washing from the “outside” is necessary for hygienic purposes, but it does just that, washing the outside.

God washes from “the inside” and makes us clean in spirit.  He provides the hunger in our hearts to pursue Him more fervently than we previously did, when we cling to His promises, and meditate on His word, and get to know Him personally.

When we cast our cares to Him, we have a resurgence of hope and the ability to “breathe” because He is there helping us and lightening our load.

With each step of spiritual growth in accordance to His word and plans for our lives, we are enhancing our “cleanliness” in which God’s grace provides, and we are consuming a deeper and more profound use of our time here on earth.

When we walk the walk and talk the talk we are being witness to His love and promises, and being examples to all we come into contact with, whether they wish to “take root in His Word” is up to God.  We spread the seeds, God provides the water in which to make the roots grow.

Restoration, renewal, and rewards are all part of our faith and the affirmation of our love of God, but more important a proclamation of His love for us!

Delve into His word, get to know your Lord and Savior, be a part of His plan for your life, and spark the embers until they’re ablaze in a roaring fire of His consuming love.

You will never want to be away from Him once you accept Him, know Him, and fall in love with Him.

He will never leave us, nor forsake us,  He is there for us no matter what.  He wants to take away our cares and refresh us.

What an amazing God we serve.

There is truly no other love like His.

Amen!

 

DEAR GOD: Blessed in Connections to You~

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Luke 18:9-14

To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people-robbers, evildoers, adulterers-or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’ “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

 

Connecting to God is crucial to those of faith; and connecting with God is tantamount to eternal rewards living with Him for all eternity.  How can we do this?

As it states in Luke 18:9-14, one prime example is to be “humble in attitude and spirit” to praise and proclaim His glory in all that we  endeavor to take on in life; through actions, words, and the trust and love we have in our heart for the Father, our God almighty. When we aspire to walk the path that is narrow, and leads to all things pertaining to Christ, we are adhering to His ways and thereby the result will inherently be “spiritual growth.”

Connecting to God through people, animals, creatures big and small, and even through an appreciation of the beauty of this planet, skies, flowers, mountains, sea, green fields, we are part of Him in all that we see and do.

When we do all things unto the LORD, we are giving Him the praise and glory that He is so worthy to receive.

When we proclaim His glory by reading and believing in His word, we are solidifying our belief and our faith grows…by hearing the word of God.

We are all part of a huge family in Christ; whether we realize it or not…we are “all” His, and He is ours.  Although, sadly there are some who don’t understand this, or choose not to believe, we still are all connected by God, through all things made.

This season of love in Christ, open up to others in ways that might seem strange, go outside your comfort zone if you feel Him knocking on your heart to do so.  This is the first step of “connecting” in deeper ways, and ways that will please Him.

He loves you…don’t you want to please Him?

Well, begin by opening up His Love letter to us.

He will show you the way, the life, and the truth. Amen.

 

 

“Hallelujah and Praise you Lord for all You are and all that you do for your children, since the beginning of time, and continue to do,  You are still in control, on the throne, and we worship You, glorify You now and always, in Jesus precious name, Amen.”