"God will help me feel safe and warm,
He shelters me from all kinds of harm."
Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and He knoweth them that trust in Him.
I am so glad that our loving Father, takes such good care of us. When we are weak, He is our strength. He takes care of us when trouble comes. At night you can sometimes hear Him whisper "it's ok I am hear don't be afraid." He knows who trusts in Him. His Word says he will be there with us holding us when bad things happen. The super thing is He is there when good things happen as well. His Word says "He will never leave us or forsake us." Thank you, Father for that promise.
Father, I would ask that you reveal yourself to each of us. That we will know not only that you love us, but that you take care of us. Thank you for strength when we don't seem to have any left. Thank you, for being our strong tower and a shelter from the storms of life. Praise your Holy Name.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
Give God Praise!
Greetings,
Well I am up early and on my way to Drain for a District Board Meeting, so not sure what the weather will be, but probably rain. Silly me, I guess I thought if it was dark I wouldn't know if it was raining or not. Well guess what the dark doesn't have anything to do with it; it has rained and stormed all night and is still coming down.
The Lord is so good. You may get tired of hearing me say that, but get used to it as I intend to proclaim God’s goodness until Jesus comes.
Psalms 30:10-12
10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.
11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
These scriptures say exactly how I feel. When I call upon God to have mercy on me, then when He turns things around I need to sing praise to Him. This is the year of WORSHIP! The year of new beginnings. This is the year to give praise in everything. What a wonderful year to be living. I don’t know about you, but I am excited about what God is doing and going to do. It’s not just for me, but for everyone. Praise His Holy Name.
Father, please help each of us to not only praise you more, but to lift each other up. Help us to encourage each other. Let us be your hands, feet, and mouth to share your love to all those we come into contact. Thank you, Father.
Have a terrific day!
Joy
Well I am up early and on my way to Drain for a District Board Meeting, so not sure what the weather will be, but probably rain. Silly me, I guess I thought if it was dark I wouldn't know if it was raining or not. Well guess what the dark doesn't have anything to do with it; it has rained and stormed all night and is still coming down.
The Lord is so good. You may get tired of hearing me say that, but get used to it as I intend to proclaim God’s goodness until Jesus comes.
Psalms 30:10-12
10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.
11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
These scriptures say exactly how I feel. When I call upon God to have mercy on me, then when He turns things around I need to sing praise to Him. This is the year of WORSHIP! The year of new beginnings. This is the year to give praise in everything. What a wonderful year to be living. I don’t know about you, but I am excited about what God is doing and going to do. It’s not just for me, but for everyone. Praise His Holy Name.
Father, please help each of us to not only praise you more, but to lift each other up. Help us to encourage each other. Let us be your hands, feet, and mouth to share your love to all those we come into contact. Thank you, Father.
Have a terrific day!
Joy
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Sing to the Lord!
Good morning,
It is a rainy, wet day here on the farm this morning. I was going to take my dog for a walk, however, I'm not sure I want to. I suppose I could get out my hip boots, winter jacket and golf umbrella and make do to take her. (Just kidding as my buddy Caleb says to me)
God is good. He is so good to me, sometimes I just stand in awe of the way He provides for me. How about you? Does God provide for you? Can you think of anything this week that He has done for you? Did you stop to give Him praise?
Psalms 119:169-172 says
169 Let my mournful cry and supplication come [near] before You, O Lord; give me understanding (discernment and comprehension) according to Your word [of assurance and promise].
170 Let my supplication come before You; deliver me according to Your word!
171 My lips shall pour forth praise [with thanksgiving and renewed trust] when You teach me Your statutes.
172 My tongue shall sing [praise for the fulfillment] of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.
I just can't get over how much God loves us and when we cry out to Him, He really does listen to our heartfelt cry. His ears are open to us. He gives us understanding and the promise that everything will be ok. Even before God answers, we should be giving Him the sacrifice of praise. I was looking for a scripture "The Lord inhabits the praise of His people." I looked it up in several places so not sure it is a scripture or I just think it is. Anyway, my point is God loves it when we give Him praise no matter what we are going through. Praise His Holy Name.
Father, help each of us as we go about our day to remember to give you praise. It doesn't matter what we are going through, your Word says to praise you continually, so help us Father, to learn to do that. Praise your Holy Name.
Have a super day,
Joy
It is a rainy, wet day here on the farm this morning. I was going to take my dog for a walk, however, I'm not sure I want to. I suppose I could get out my hip boots, winter jacket and golf umbrella and make do to take her. (Just kidding as my buddy Caleb says to me)
God is good. He is so good to me, sometimes I just stand in awe of the way He provides for me. How about you? Does God provide for you? Can you think of anything this week that He has done for you? Did you stop to give Him praise?
Psalms 119:169-172 says
169 Let my mournful cry and supplication come [near] before You, O Lord; give me understanding (discernment and comprehension) according to Your word [of assurance and promise].
170 Let my supplication come before You; deliver me according to Your word!
171 My lips shall pour forth praise [with thanksgiving and renewed trust] when You teach me Your statutes.
172 My tongue shall sing [praise for the fulfillment] of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.
I just can't get over how much God loves us and when we cry out to Him, He really does listen to our heartfelt cry. His ears are open to us. He gives us understanding and the promise that everything will be ok. Even before God answers, we should be giving Him the sacrifice of praise. I was looking for a scripture "The Lord inhabits the praise of His people." I looked it up in several places so not sure it is a scripture or I just think it is. Anyway, my point is God loves it when we give Him praise no matter what we are going through. Praise His Holy Name.
Father, help each of us as we go about our day to remember to give you praise. It doesn't matter what we are going through, your Word says to praise you continually, so help us Father, to learn to do that. Praise your Holy Name.
Have a super day,
Joy
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Standing Taller!
Good morning,
It is a damp, cloudy day here on the farm at this moment. It still is beginning to feel like spring. If I keep saying that one day it will be.
I was talking to Fawnie on Monday, her grandson is in the hospital and several of us have been praying not only for him, but the family as a whole. She told me that Sunday she got up feeling taller, like a heavy load had been lifted. Her daughter called her that day and let them know Nicholas was doing better.
I told her we sing a song in church "I'm standing taller than I've ever stood before"
The words to the chorus are
"I'm standing on the rock Christ Jesus
The gates of hell shall not prevail
and when the winds begin to blow
I'll not be moved O Lord I know
Cause I'm standing taller than I've ever stood before."
Isn't it wonderful to know that when we are standing on the Word of God, Christ Jesus that no matter what comes our way, we can stand taller, and not be moved. Jesus is waiting for us to know Him more than ever before.
Psalms 92:7-8
7 That though the wicked spring up like grass and all evildoers flourish, they are doomed to be destroyed forever.
8 But You, Lord, are on high forever.
I am so thankful that the Lord is on our side. He will lead us and guide us into all truth. In Psalms 96 it tells us to SING unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord all the earth. Sing unto the LORD, bless His name: shew forth His salvation from day to day. That is my desire to sing a new song unto my Lord and Savior.
Father, bless and keep your hand upon each of us today. Lord may we learn to sing a new song unto you. Father, help us to get out of the rut or box of religion and to come to know you in a new way. Help us to be free to worship you with our hearts and not just from our lips. Thank you, Father.
Have a super day!
Joy
It is a damp, cloudy day here on the farm at this moment. It still is beginning to feel like spring. If I keep saying that one day it will be.
I was talking to Fawnie on Monday, her grandson is in the hospital and several of us have been praying not only for him, but the family as a whole. She told me that Sunday she got up feeling taller, like a heavy load had been lifted. Her daughter called her that day and let them know Nicholas was doing better.
I told her we sing a song in church "I'm standing taller than I've ever stood before"
The words to the chorus are
"I'm standing on the rock Christ Jesus
The gates of hell shall not prevail
and when the winds begin to blow
I'll not be moved O Lord I know
Cause I'm standing taller than I've ever stood before."
Isn't it wonderful to know that when we are standing on the Word of God, Christ Jesus that no matter what comes our way, we can stand taller, and not be moved. Jesus is waiting for us to know Him more than ever before.
Psalms 92:7-8
7 That though the wicked spring up like grass and all evildoers flourish, they are doomed to be destroyed forever.
8 But You, Lord, are on high forever.
I am so thankful that the Lord is on our side. He will lead us and guide us into all truth. In Psalms 96 it tells us to SING unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord all the earth. Sing unto the LORD, bless His name: shew forth His salvation from day to day. That is my desire to sing a new song unto my Lord and Savior.
Father, bless and keep your hand upon each of us today. Lord may we learn to sing a new song unto you. Father, help us to get out of the rut or box of religion and to come to know you in a new way. Help us to be free to worship you with our hearts and not just from our lips. Thank you, Father.
Have a super day!
Joy
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
My Heart is not my own!
Good morning,
What a wonderful morning to wake up. It is a super bright day here. The SON is shining down on the farm and into my heart.
Topic for Today: Christ
Since He looked upon me my heart is not my own. He hath run away to heaven with it. Samuel Rutherford
Deuteronomy 7:9
“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.”
I John 3:1-2
1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
Isn't it wonderful to know that when God came into our heart, he ran away to heaven with it. God loved us before we were even born. He made a covenant of love not only to us but to a thousand generations. WOW! That is hard for me to imagine. We are the sons/daughters of God. He has prepared everything for us, both here on earth and in heaven. Just makes me want to SHOUT HALLELUJAH! THANK YOU JESUS!
Father, thank you, for this beautiful day you have made just for us. Thank you, for your many blessings you give us each and every day. Thank you, for your love. We praise your Holy Name.
Have a great praise filled day!
Joy
What a wonderful morning to wake up. It is a super bright day here. The SON is shining down on the farm and into my heart.
Topic for Today: Christ
Since He looked upon me my heart is not my own. He hath run away to heaven with it. Samuel Rutherford
Deuteronomy 7:9
“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.”
I John 3:1-2
1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
Isn't it wonderful to know that when God came into our heart, he ran away to heaven with it. God loved us before we were even born. He made a covenant of love not only to us but to a thousand generations. WOW! That is hard for me to imagine. We are the sons/daughters of God. He has prepared everything for us, both here on earth and in heaven. Just makes me want to SHOUT HALLELUJAH! THANK YOU JESUS!
Father, thank you, for this beautiful day you have made just for us. Thank you, for your many blessings you give us each and every day. Thank you, for your love. We praise your Holy Name.
Have a great praise filled day!
Joy
Monday, March 10, 2008
God will hear you!
"God, you promise to come to my rescue. When I'm in trouble, I just need to trust you."
Psalms 50:15
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
Isn't it absolutely super wonderful to know without the shadow of a doubt, that we can call upon our merciful God when we are in trouble. Knowing He will deliver us so we can give Him the glory. I believe the last part is the KEY. When He has answered us and delivered us then we have a requirement of Him. We are to glorify Him. Too many times we forget to even thank Him when He fulfills His promises. We are quick to run to Him when trouble strikes, but what about running to Him at all times. What about beginning our mornings when we first wake up in praise to Him. I don't know about you, but when I begin to give Him praise before I ever get out of bed, my whole day goes better.
Sis. Bristow at church said "I want to just love on the Lord. I want to just wrap my arms around Him in a big hug." I decided that is the way I want to begin my day and end my day to just to love on the Lord.
Father, thank you for your love for each of us. Thank you that when trouble comes all we have to do is call upon you expecting you to deliver us. Help us to learn to just love on you and to wrap our arms around you. Thank you for healing for our loved ones as well as ourselves. Praise your Holy Name!
Love in Christ,
Joy
Psalms 50:15
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
Isn't it absolutely super wonderful to know without the shadow of a doubt, that we can call upon our merciful God when we are in trouble. Knowing He will deliver us so we can give Him the glory. I believe the last part is the KEY. When He has answered us and delivered us then we have a requirement of Him. We are to glorify Him. Too many times we forget to even thank Him when He fulfills His promises. We are quick to run to Him when trouble strikes, but what about running to Him at all times. What about beginning our mornings when we first wake up in praise to Him. I don't know about you, but when I begin to give Him praise before I ever get out of bed, my whole day goes better.
Sis. Bristow at church said "I want to just love on the Lord. I want to just wrap my arms around Him in a big hug." I decided that is the way I want to begin my day and end my day to just to love on the Lord.
Father, thank you for your love for each of us. Thank you that when trouble comes all we have to do is call upon you expecting you to deliver us. Help us to learn to just love on you and to wrap our arms around you. Thank you for healing for our loved ones as well as ourselves. Praise your Holy Name!
Love in Christ,
Joy
Sunday, March 9, 2008
God Listens!
Good morning,
It is a wonderful morning here on the farm. There is a beautiful sunrise.
"God, you know I have lots to say - Thank you for listening to me today."
Have you ever tried to talk to someone, only to realize they really aren't listening to you at all? Sometimes they appear to be listening, and other times you know they are miles away. God is not like that.
Psalms 116:1-2
1 I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
God always listens to us. He loves us and cares about us. No matter what we do, God is only a whisper away and will hear us, even when we haven't talked to Him in a while.
Father, Thank you for always hearing us and listening to us. Thank you for paying attention to every detail of our life. Bless each of us today with extra strength, joy, and love for each other I pray. Thank you, Father.
Have a great day!
It is a wonderful morning here on the farm. There is a beautiful sunrise.
"God, you know I have lots to say - Thank you for listening to me today."
Have you ever tried to talk to someone, only to realize they really aren't listening to you at all? Sometimes they appear to be listening, and other times you know they are miles away. God is not like that.
Psalms 116:1-2
1 I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
God always listens to us. He loves us and cares about us. No matter what we do, God is only a whisper away and will hear us, even when we haven't talked to Him in a while.
Father, Thank you for always hearing us and listening to us. Thank you for paying attention to every detail of our life. Bless each of us today with extra strength, joy, and love for each other I pray. Thank you, Father.
Have a great day!
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