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Jesus On Prayer??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #98

15 Thursday Jun 2023

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Jesus On Prayer??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #98

Just feel like sharing some words from our Lord in regard to prayer; and when have we ever needed to pray more!  The “perilous times” are upon us–and our God is to be our focus no matter how much the world’s focus changes.

“And when thou prayest,

thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are:

for they love to pray

standing in the synagogues

and in the corners of the streets,

that they may be seen of men.

Verily I say unto you,

They have their reward.

6 But thou, when thou prayest,

enter into thy closet,

and when thou hast shut thy door,

pray to thy Father which is in secret;

and thy Father

which seeth in secret

shall reward thee openly.

7 But when ye pray,

use not vain repetitions,

as the heathen do:

for they think that they shall be heard

for their much speaking.

8 Be not ye therefore like unto them:

for your Father knoweth

what things ye have need of,

before ye ask him.

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father

which art in heaven,

Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done

in earth,

as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day

our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not

into temptation,

but deliver us

from evil:

FOR THINE IS

THE KINGDOM,

AND THE POWER,

AND THE GLORY,

FOR EVER. Amen.” Matthew 6:5-14

Just a few comments and I pray that you’ll rehearse this passage and hear, obey, and grow in grace, truth, and power.  Notice that Jesus said “when” you pray in verse 6, and “in this manner” pray; notice the principles He gives us–

       Pray to, and worship and acknowledge God our Father–

       Pray (first and foremost) that GOD’S WILL BE DONE–

              That GOD’S KINGDOM COME–

              (and if I might add some advice from my experience–

                That “Thy Kingdom come”…IN ME–

                That “Thy will be done”…IN ME–

                That my life will reflect a “heavenly” perspective–

       Pray with God’s pronouns–not ‘me’ but we, us, others…

              Thy Give us our “daily” bread….

               Forgive us as we forgive others…

               Lead us NOT into temptation….

               But deliver us from evil…

       BECAUSE:  THINE IS

THE KINGDOM

THE POWER

THE GLORY

       FOREVER!!!!   AMEN!!!

May God remind you of His total sovereign control–not matter what’s going on in YOUR life—pray, depend on Jesus, and trust HIM for the outcome…. Even as Paul spoke of our Lord Jesus:

“For by him

were all things created,

that are in heaven,

and that are in earth,

visible and invisible,

whether they be thrones,

or dominions,

or principalities,

or powers:

all things were created by him,

and for him:

17 And he is before all things,

and by him all things consist.”  Colossians 1:16-17

Amen and Amen!!!

Praising No Matter The Storm??? A Word from THE WORD!!!

30 Thursday Mar 2023

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Praising No Matter The Storm???  A Word from THE WORD!!! #81

“Sing unto the LORD,

bless his name;

shew forth his salvation

from day to day.

3 Declare his glory

among the heathen,

his wonders

among all people.

4 For the LORD is great,

and greatly to be praised:

he is to be feared

above all gods.”  Psalm 94:2-4

I just want to spend some time today praising our Awesome God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit–who blesses us beyond measure.  May we be found praising HIS name in words, in actions, and love before a lost and dying world.  TODAY!!!

“Make a joyful noise

unto the LORD,

all ye lands.

2 Serve the LORD

with gladness:

come before his presence

with singing.

3 Know ye that the LORD

he is God:

it is he that hath made us,

and not we ourselves;

we are his people,

and the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,

and into his courts with praise:

be thankful unto him,

and bless his name.

5 For the LORD is good;

his mercy is everlasting;

and his truth endureth

to all generations.”  Psalm 100:1-5

And just a few more to encourage us in our praise!!!

“Praise ye the LORD.

O give thanks unto the LORD;

for he is good:

for his mercy endureth for ever.”  Psalm 106:1

“Praise ye the LORD.

Praise,

O ye servants of the LORD,

praise the name of the LORD.

2 Blessed be the name of the LORD

from this time forth and for evermore.

3 From the rising of the sun

unto the going down of the same

the LORD’S name

is to be praised.”  Psalm 113:1-3

“O praise the LORD,

all ye nations:

praise him,

all ye people.

2 For his merciful kindness

is great toward us:

and the truth of the LORD

endureth for ever.

Praise ye the LORD.”  Psalm 117:1-2

May your day be filled and blessed with praise–especially on the tough days!  God is still God and HE NEVER FAILS.

“Let your conversation

be without covetousness;

and be content

with such things as ye have:

for he hath said,

I will never leave thee,

nor forsake thee.

6 So that we may boldly say,

The Lord is my helper,

and I will not fear

what man shall do unto me.”  Hebrews 13:5-6

Have a blessed day of praise!

Amen and Amen!!!

What Am I Thankful For??? A Thanksgiving Word for today! #6

06 Sunday Nov 2022

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What Am I Thankful For???  A Thanksgiving Word for today! #6

When I don’t know how I’ll make it, what do I do?  I bow before The King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who cares about everything that comes into my life and yours!!

“Rejoice in the Lord alway:

and again I say, Rejoice.

5 Let your moderation

be known unto all men.

The Lord is at hand.

6 Be careful for nothing;

but in every thing

by prayer and supplication

with thanksgiving

let your requests be made known

unto God.

7 And the peace of God,

which passeth all understanding,

shall keep your hearts and minds

through Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 4:4-7

Taking every single one of our “requests” to “be made known unto God”!  All because HE cares for us. And Paul goes on to remind us of how to keep our hearts and minds set on Jesus and tuned in to God’s ways.

“Finally, brethren,

whatsoever things are true,

whatsoever things are honest,

whatsoever things are just,

whatsoever things are pure,

whatsoever things are lovely,

whatsoever things are of good report;

if there be any virtue,

and if there be any praise,

think on these things.”  Philippians 4:8

The prophet Micah writes an amazing instruction regarding our posture before our God, as well as what our God desires from us!  And when we think on these eight things that Paul recommends, we will find the strength, grace, and truth to stand “against the wiles of the devil” no matter the circumstances–standing in Jesus, our truth!

“Wherewith shall I come before the LORD,

and bow myself before the high God?

shall I come before him

with burnt offerings,

with calves of a year old?

7 Will the LORD be pleased

with thousands of rams,

or with ten thousands of rivers of oil?

shall I give my firstborn

for my transgression,

the fruit of my body

for the sin of my soul?

8 He hath shewed thee, O man,

what is good;

and what doth the LORD require of thee,

but to do justly,

and to love mercy,

and to walk humbly

with thy God?”  Micah 6:6-8

And how do we “walk humbly with thy God”?  John revealed the answer to Nicodemus, and it’s still true for everyone who will receive it today!

“For God so loved the world,

that he gave

his only begotten Son,

that whosoever believeth in him

should not perish,

but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son

into the world

to condemn the world;

but that the world

through him might be saved.

18 He that believeth on him

is not condemned:

but he that believeth not

is condemned already,

because he hath not believed

in the name of the only begotten

Son of God.

19 And this is the condemnation,

that light is come into the world,

and men loved darkness

rather than light,

because their deeds were evil.”  John 3:16-19

 I pray that you will find comfort, encouragement, and hope in these Thanksgiving posts; and be sure and keep that “attitude of gratitude”!  Remember, you can be “humbly grateful, or grumbly hateful”!  It’s your choice but remember there is a test!

“In every thing give thanks:

for this is the will of God

in Christ Jesus

concerning you.”  1 Thessalonians 5:18

Amen and Amen!!!

 

To God’s Glory??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #34

02 Friday Sep 2022

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To God’s Glory???  A Word from THE WORD!!!  #34

 

I would like to simply share a word from the 119th Psalm this morning.  Just some words of encouragement for your Friday.

“Thou art my portion, O LORD:

I have said that I would keep thy words.

58 I intreated thy favour

with my whole heart:

be merciful unto me

according to thy word.

59 I thought on my ways,

and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

60 I made haste,

and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

61 The bands of the wicked

have robbed me:

but I have not forgotten

thy law.

62 At midnight I will rise

to give thanks unto thee

because of thy righteous judgments.

63 I am a companion of all them

that fear thee,

and of them

that keep thy precepts.

64 The earth, O LORD,

is full of thy mercy:

teach me thy statutes.”  Psalm 119:57-64

And a closing word of encouragement from Jude’s letter:

“To the only wise God our Saviour,

be glory and

majesty,

dominion

and power,

both now and ever. Amen.”  Jude 1:25

Amen!!!

Praise Uplifts Our Hearts??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #27

10 Wednesday Aug 2022

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Praise Uplifts Our Hearts???  A Word from THE WORD!!!  #27

I simply want to share a bit of encouragement from God’s Word with you this morning, and I pray that it will lift your heart and mind on this mid-summer morning.  God knows my heart and HE knows yours, so whatever your need or mine, may we do the best thing that we can do when we’re down—look up and Praise The Lord!!!

“God is our refuge

and strength,

a very present help

in trouble.

2 Therefore will not we fear,

though the earth

be removed,

and though the mountains

be carried into the midst of the sea;

3 Though the waters thereof

roar and be troubled,

though the mountains

shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.

4 There is a river,

the streams whereof

shall make glad the city of God,

the holy place of the tabernacles

of the most High.

5 God is in the midst of her;

she shall not be moved:

God shall help her,

and that right early.

6 The heathen raged,

the kingdoms were moved:

he uttered his voice,

the earth melted.

7 The LORD of hosts

is with us;

the God of Jacob

is our refuge. Selah.

8 Come,

behold the works of the LORD,

what desolations he hath made in the earth.

9 He maketh wars to cease

unto the end of the earth;

he breaketh the bow,

and cutteth the spear in sunder;

he burneth the chariot

in the fire.

10 Be still,

and know

that I am God:

I will be exalted

among the heathen,

I will be exalted

in the earth.

11 The LORD of hosts

is with us;

the God of Jacob

is our refuge. Selah.”  Psalm 46:1-11

Let’s remember—let’s be still—let’s rejoice in our God!  HE IS in control!  Don’t give up, but rather run to The One who is able to deliver us in the storm, from it, through it, or whatever it takes to grow us In HIM!

“The name of the LORD

is a strong tower:

the righteous runneth into it,

and is safe.”  Proverbs 18:10

“For of him,

and through him,

and to him,

are all things:

to whom be glory for ever. Amen.”  Romans 11:36