God Is Working For Us

God Is Working For Us

 

God says he causes all things which means good things and bad things to work together for good to those who love God. This means for those of us who love God. So, if you do not love God then this does not apply to you. These are not my words these are God's words. However, if you decide to come to know God and give your heart to him and love him with all your being then this promise becomes yours too.

Who is “those God called according to his purpose” referring to? They are those who love God. He called us to be His children; he has a plan for us, and he has a purpose for us both in heaven and here on earth.

Romans 8:28 is a promise to us his children. God is always in ultimate control. There is no one higher than God, and no one can thwart his plans for us or for the world.

We can rest assured in his words that while we may not see it, he is working in all situations to bring about good for us.

Prayer:

Lord God, my heart is full of love for you. You are my Heavenly Father, you are my God Almighty, you are my Creator. Nothing can pry me from your hands. I thank you and praise you that you are working in all things that pertain to me and my life and situations. I know you are in control and pray you will help me to relax and praise you in all things, knowing you are working everything out for your glory, and for my good, both here on earth and in heaven. Amen.

Do You Plow Right In?

 Some of us plow right in to our work each morning. We don't stop, to think, that we aren't centerered or focused yet. 

What do I mean? Well, when you start your day rushing to get dressed, get to work, and start your projects you are flying by the seat of your pants, so to speak.

But when you rise early in the morning, and sit down with the one person who can open doors for you throughout the day, you will become centered and focused. 

You see, God wants you to succeed. So by praying before you begin your work day you will probably have a better than average good day. By that you have brought to Him your concerns for the day, told Him of your projects that are weighing on your mind, and explaining to Him the help you feel you need. 

What does this do? It brings your focus to your God. Who loves you more than you can imagine. Who is in your corner waiting and willing to help you in all your endeavors. He wants to help you and will share with you things that will help you throughout your workday and will open doors for you. In partnership with God you will find your day flowing a great deal smoother than if you were on your own.

Commit your work to Him, ask Him to help you and then put your trust in Him to do just that. Also, ask God to establish your thoughts throughout the day bringing them in alignment with His will.

Father, we thank you for loving us so much that you are willing to help us each day with our thoughts, our plans, our work, and opening doors for us throughout the day when needed. Bless your Holy name. Amen.

The Ultimate Control

His Is The Ultimate Control

" And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding," Daniel 2:21

If we ever doubted God has ultimate control over everything, this verse reassures us He does. He has control over the seasons, changes time, removes kings (leaders), set up kings (leaders). He also gives wisdom to the wise, knowledge to them that know understanding. In other words, those that are discerning. His plans will ultimately prevail.

Lord, our God, you word assures us you have ultimate control, divine authority above all men. I pray you will have mercy on us today. Lord, we see the outside of men, and we judge them on what they say and what they do, especially if we do not agree with them. As wise as we think we are, obviously we do not have the priviledge to see their hearts like you do. So, we are asking you to remove the leaders in our country, in every area, that are not doing what you want them to do to help and protect our country and its people. Establish leaders who have the heart of God, so they will do what is right in your sight and for the people of our country. Give them the knowledge and wisdom to listen to your direction and leading.Have mercy on us.  Save our nation Lord. In Jesus name, Amen

Let God Be With Us In Our Grief

 

God says in Psalm 147:3, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

Sometimes we may wonder if God knows how much we are grieving? I can assure you He does.

When I am in grief, due to the loss of a loved one, I remember Lazarus dying, and Jesus weeping.

He was grieving for His friend. The Lord has not only sympathy, but compassion for what we are going through. He has restorative healing balm for our grief. 

We may forget when we are in the middle of grief that God is the one who will heal us for our pain. He will restore us.  He heals the broken hearted.

In Psalm 147:3 God will bind up our wounds. He is gental and caring, like a loving mother with her child's pain. The difference between a loving mother and a loving God is He can heal our suffering.

Prayer: Lord God, we trust you during our time of grief. Wrap me in your loving arms and hold me through my grief. I know you will wipe away my tears and walk with me through the night and bring me into the morning.

Our hearts go out to Charlie Kirk's wife and children, family and friends. 

Do We Remember To Bless The Lord Always?

Let us remember who our God is and give thanks for who He is. For all He does for us, now and forever.

Lord I praise you for all you are and all you do. For your mercy, grace, love, compassion, strength, and understanding.

You are magnificent in your Glory!

Nothing compares to your love for us, your children.

Help us to praise you all the days and nights of our lives.

Amen

Can You Be Thankful?

 

Bless the Lord

“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Psalms 103:1-2

Yes, we are to extol, glorify, and praise the Lord. We do so when we say, “Bless the Lord.” You will notice, David is telling his soul to “bless the Lord.” We are to bless the Lord with everything in us. Bless His holy name. We also are not to forget all His benefits.

What are those benefits? Psalms 103:3-5 says, “He forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.”

As you can see, we have plenty to be thankful for, plenty to praise the Lord for and bless His holy name. When we fully grasp what our benefits are, how can we not be thankful? He forgives us of our sins, heals our diseases, redeems our lives from destruction, crowns us with loving kindness and tender mercies, satisfies our mouth with good things and renews our youth like the eagle’s. Those are amazing benefits.

Every day, should we not be thankful and praise Him for these benefits and for what He continues to do for us?

Each day upon rising, we could start our day by saying to God, “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” (Psalms 103:1-2)

Doing this adds a bonus blessing: our day starts focused on Him. This helps us, throughout the day, to walk with Him. It also reminds us of our wonderful position in the Lord. We are His children.

 Prayer: Oh, gracious God, let praise and thankfulness be on my lips daily for these benefits you have given me. Write them on my heart so my focus stays on you each day. Amen

Excerpt from my book, Listen Close. 

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Do Not Be Afraid

 Do Not Be Afraid

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee, yea, I will help the; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41: 10

Sometimes we humans make things complex, but God has simplified faith for us. We must choose to use our faith and believe His word and act upon it or not to believe it. That is our choice.

Why did God tell us to fear not? Because He is with us. Imagine, God is with you and me. Why? So, we will not be fearful. That seems clear and simple, doesn’t it? Fear not, because I your God am with you.

But He did not stop there. He went on to say, “Be not dismayed.” What does that word dismayed mean? It means disappointed, unhappy. A feeling of alarm, fear, or serious disappointment. God does not want us to let our courage breakdown. Why? Because He is our God. We do not need to be in stress, or lose courage, He says, “I am your God.” And let me tell you He is a big God. There is nothing impossible for Him. He can do anything.

Have you ever been fearful. . . I mean downright scared. I remember when I was a kid, we had a two-story house, and the sun was setting. I had to go downstairs to get something for my mother. Now this is during the time when we did not have air conditioning, so we kept the windows up and even our doors unlocked. There was still just enough light outside with the setting sun that I did not need to turn on a lamp.

As I walked past the windows I saw out of the corner of my eye, something move. I looked, and there was a man standing at the window. He said something, but it scared me so much, I took off running upstairs, screaming, and yelling for help. (Remember I was a kid.)

Well, they checked it out, but of course he was gone. (I guess I scared him with my screaming and yelling.) I remember that to this day, and I am eighty years old. When I walk by a window I automatically look at the window. Silly? Maybe. But what happened that day is etched in my memory.

As a child, I was not thinking God’s words, “Fear not.” My adrenalin was pumping faster than my legs were running. God had given me faith, but I did not stop and use my faith. I let fear take over and rule my thoughts, emotions, and my heart.

Do we still do that today?

Prayer:

Lord, I confess there are times when I do not obey you, and I allow fear to rule in my heart and mind. Forgive me. Help me. Help me to stand strong in my faith and rebuke fear when it raises its ugly head. Help me to remember that fear comes from the enemy to steal the peace you have given me. Amen

 

This is from an excerpt in my book Listen Close.