All children of God have the potential within us to be a seed that grows on good soil!
We intercede for those we love to stay in the good soil! That is where Gods’ plan grows!
For our destiny and those we love, Lord God sift our lives of the weeds of sin, pour out Your refreshing, healing Living Water. Bring us to a great harvest of abundant joy, peace, love. Break every stronghold that binds our potential. Show us where we need to let Go of our worries and let God move. We are Your ambassadors.Let us not be an obstacle to others walk with You.
Psalm 27:4,14 TPT Here’s the one thing I crave from YAHWEH, the one thing I seek above all else: I want to live with him every moment in his house, beholding the marvelous beauty of YAHWEH, filled with awe, delighting in his glory and grace. I want to contemplate in his temple. [14] Here’s what I’ve learned through it all: Don’t give up; don’t be impatient; be entwined as one with the Lord. Be brave and courageous, and never lose hope. Yes, keep on waiting—for he will never disappoint you!
Today’s post is going to include scriptures that will encourage and remind all of us the importance of trusting God‘s Word.
“In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:1-5 NLT
Despite what we see in the natural, the Creator God of the heavens and earth has been with His people since the beginning of time. And His Word is alive like a two-edged sword.
“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” Hebrews 4:12 NLT
The Word of God is truth and cannot be denied. All of God’s creation, the children of God will come and worship the King of Kings. We cannot understand what’s going on in the world, perhaps what’s going on in our families, perhaps what’s going on in culture, however, we have to trust God. We have to believe in Him above all things.
Distractions abound, and that is the plan of the enemy, the devil. To keep our eyes bouncing from side to side, kind of like a squirrel looking for a nut. But God wants us to fix our eyes on Jesus, and put our eyes on the Word of God, spending time learning the wisdom that comes from above. We can worship Jesus in music that honors Him.
One of my favorite musicians, The Project of Love has many song-lists on Spotify that combine scripture and melody. “Deuteronomy 32, How Glorious is our God” is one of my favorites.
The purpose of being in God‘s Word is so that we are preparing ourselves to stand against the spiritual warfare for the devil will toss it at each one of us.
When Jesus was in the wilderness 40 days, He was the example of how to use Gods’ Word in the battle, Jesus spoke the Word of God to the devil’s requests. Jesus died as the intercessor for each of His children to be the bridge with our Creator God.
Mediation Scriptures:
“Then Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the Lord! The Lord has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me. No one is holy like the Lord! There is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” 1 Samuel 2:1-2 NLT
“O Lord, hear me as I pray; pay attention to my groaning. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I pray to no one but you. Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.” Psalms 5:1-3 NLT
“But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life.” Psalms 42:8 NLT
“I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!” Psalms 116:1-2 NLT
It’s important to repent of any sins against God; pride, bitterness, unforgiveness, jealousy, shame, lies…. Everyone needs to bend your knees and seek Jesus first, repent (turn from sin) and ask Him to guide your steps.
“Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people. Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death. Godly people find life; evil people find death. The Lord detests people with crooked hearts, but he delights in those with integrity.” Proverbs 11:2-4, 19-20 NLT
“Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin. Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.” Psalms 51:1-2, 10 NLT
We must realize God loves us, He sent His Son, Jesus because of His love for His children. He is our Good Father, our God disciplines those He loves because He believes in our purpose and our destiny.
“To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards. Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.” Proverbs 12:1, 14-16 NLT
He sanctifies; Jesus washes us clean as snow when we come to Him with pure intentions, and we can get a new start.
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him. For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 NLT
He is the Lord God Almighty, His ways are just and true. He is Holy! He is life. Choose the best life of abundance with Him. Put on the Spiritual Armor found in Ephesians 6.
“A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” Ephesians 6:10-18 NLT
Our God is marvelous and holy! We must worship Him alone.
“And they were singing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb: “Great and marvelous are your works, O Lord God, the Almighty. Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations. Who will not fear you, Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous deeds have been revealed.”” Revelation 15:3-4 NLT
Worship the One true King, Jesus! No other idols will satisfy. Spend time in His Word ( use a Bible app like Youversion) or a hard copy Bible. Start in the book of John if you are new to this journey. It shares meaningful steps of Jesus and His chosen broken disciples who loved Him. Go with God! You will not regret the time spent preparing for His return.
We are born with the selfish attitude of “I can do it myself” but Jesus wants to take our relationship to a higher place to impact our lives and those who intersect us.
I don’t know about you, sometimes in the midst of my daily distractions, I can forget Jesus is for me and wants to direct my life. A question for me and you: what attitude, circumstance, or feeling is an obstacle to my connection to Jesus? Take a moment to ponder this question. Talk to Jesus, admit your sin ( the obstacle). Ask Jesus to be your guide to a clearer future.
“We also have a great cohen over God’s household. Therefore, let us approach the Holiest Place with a sincere heart, in the full assurance that comes from trusting — with our hearts sprinkled clean from a bad conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us continue holding fast to the hope we acknowledge, without wavering; for the One who made the promise is trustworthy.” Hebrews 10:21-23 CJB
“Cohen” is the Hebrew word for priest, Jesus is the High Priest! we have the wonderful opportunity to access the Highest place for wisdom. We are truly blessed.
Here is another Bible translation of Hebrews 10:22 which reminds us to draw near to God with sincere hearts and in faith we can be washed with His pure water.
“let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:22-23 NIV
Mediation Prayer prompt:
Father God, Jesus, Help me to surrender my whole life and family to you. Lord, guide my heart and attitude to be sincere and humble. Teach me to be an example of Your love especially when I feel weak. You give me the strength and authority to walk in Your ways.
Help me to set boundaries for our lives, our families that will be a benefit to their lives. Help me to speak life and truth of our families’ worth in Jesus plan for their lives. Help us not to seek peace and world culture values over Your ways.
I ask forgiveness for placing obstacles in our relationship Jesus. Sprinkle us clean of words or actions that don’t align with your ways, wash me by the blood of Jesus from : (place your obstacles here.. anxiety, fear, unbelief…)
Your Living Water, Jesus washes away our worries if we let it. I want Your peace, Your Words to flow through me to every person I encounter; family, friend, stranger. In the Mighty Name of Jesus, Amen.
Meditation and time with Jesus needs to be daily, even moment to moment seeking wisdom not as a compulsion but an amazing life altering way of life, with our God who knows us, loves us unconditionally and calls us to Himself.
Here are other powerful scriptures of assurance:
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 NIV
“Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does.” Psalms 145:13 NIV
“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NLT
“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.” Romans 5:3-5 NLT
Draw near to God and Your faith will expand to a Higher place of peace and purpose. Your endurance is developing strength and character, the hard work in relationship with Jesus will not disappoint. You can speak to Him directly! Lift up your voice, He is listening.
There is something about being steadfast in the Lord that cannot be expressed in words. The benefit and reward of our obedience to the plans God has for our life is the path for our destiny.
Many scriptures will talk about the enemy who lies and waits for us to choose a different path.
The mind games are exhausting. Remembering the voice of the One who created us in the midst of hearing all these other voices with lies, is no different than Eve listening to the snake in the garden.
You are meant to be set apart as a child of God not to go with the crowd. Set a personal best time not comparing to others. It always boils down to a choice.
Psalm 27:11-14 AMPC Teach me Your way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain and even path because of my enemies [those who lie in wait for me]. [12] Give me not up to the will of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen up against me; they breathe out cruelty and violence.
I love the scripture in Psalm 27:13-14. Read the scripture slowly and it reminds us that the Lord wants to see us in the land of the living. The other part of this is the Lord wants us to choose the goodness of God. However, our impulsive human tendency wants an immediate sense of gratification. This is where the enemy strikes quick and with repetition.
Verse 14 reminds us we have wait on the Lord and have courage and endure. So what exactly are we enduring?
13] [What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living! [14] Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord.
Endurance means we are looking to the future with a goal in mind. This is no different than a runner in a race, feeling exhausted, wondering if they’ll be able to run to the finish line.
It takes effort, it takes steps, it takes faith and trust, and hope in the Lord, it takes our eyes off of the people around us, and digging deep into our relationship the One, who lives within us, Jesus!
The One who gives us those final pushes, for the breathing required to finish the race, is the One who gave Adam his first breath.
My question for you and maybe myself: do you want to be set apart or set up? Are you willing to take the steps to achieve a God-given purpose or settle for the enemies plan? Are you willing to set the pace for your destiny holding the hand of Jesus or a world culture that fades away?
Colossians 3:1-4,10-11 TPT Christ’s resurrection is your resurrection too. This is why we are to yearn for all that is above, for that’s where Christ sits enthroned at the place of all power, honor, and authority! [2] Yes, feast on all the treasures of the heavenly realm and fill your thoughts with heavenly realities, and not with the distractions of the natural realm. [3] Your crucifixion with Christ has severed the tie to this life, and now your true life is hidden away in God in Christ. [4] And as Christ himself is seen for who he really is, who you really are will also be revealed, for you are now one with him in his glory! [10] For you have acquired new creation life which is continually being renewed into the likeness of the One who created you; giving you the full revelation of God. [11] In this new creation life, your nationality makes no difference, nor your ethnicity, education, nor economic status—they matter nothing. For it is Christ that means everything as he lives in every one of us!
Gratitude matters! Attitude destroys! Letting the word of Christ dwell in your heart and mind will lead to being trained for honor in God’s ways. Whether we are baby boomers to Gen Z, we must choose wisely.
Colossians 3:15-17 TPT Let your heart be always guided by the peace of the Anointed One, who called you to peace as part of his one body. And always be thankful. [16] Let the word of Christ live in you richly, flooding you with all wisdom. Apply the Scriptures as you teach and instruct one another with the Psalms, and with festive praises, and with prophetic songs given to you spontaneously by the Spirit, so sing to God with all your hearts! [17] Let every activity of your lives and every word that comes from your lips be drenched with the beauty of our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One. And bring your constant praise to God the Father because of what Christ has done for you!
May we reach the finish line and rejoice in the character we have built with the One ( God) who gave us our first breath. We will never be disappointed, and the efforts will be so worth it.
Giving thanks to God for never leaving us in the race for our destiny.
The Master Gardener is the One who made all things! The hurts and challenges of life are an opportunity to be pruned of what does not belong. It could be for our lives personally, it could also be the pruning of people from our lives. I am learning to trust in God!
““I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you.” John 15:1-3 NLT
Just as fruit bearing trees need to be pruned to bring more health to the center, we need to be pruned. There is purpose in the trimming.
“Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned. But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!” John 15:4-7 NLT
Each day we get to choose where we get our wisdom! Will it be from the chaotic world culture of comparison and distraction? Will we seek the wisdom from God that brings our lives and future bearing fruit and promise?
“Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me!” Psalms 139:14-18 NLT
The way of life may be sandy and slanted at times but remaining in God will always bring the best guidance. Our Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit are the compass in our life when we surrender to His direction.
One step at a time, your footprint His destiny!
The One who created you, awaits your communication. Talk to Him! You don’t need a human intercession, you need a heart, mind and soul that surrenders to His plan. It really is that simple!
Jesus chose disciples who were broken and lost and guided them to a rich life bearing fruit for others to learn about the unconditional love of Jesus!
When we are weak, we are open to His guidance!
We have free will to choose Jesus or not! He will not force a relationship! He is grace, mercy, forgiveness ( when we repent of our mistakes). He is hope, unconditional love, He is wisdom beyond our human understanding.
The world has nothing to offer! Being with Jesus and those who want to be with Him is rich!
He is the Master Gardener and the Compass with a map for our destiny. One step at a time! Jesus extends His hand. Reach to Him! Remain in Him.
Who are the voices in my head? Are they voices of truth or meant to bring lies? How do I discern their motives? Do we feel joy when we are around certain people or do we feel worn down by their constant belittling and lies?
Joy comes from the people sent to encourage and love like Jesus. Anxiety and conflict comes from those who are detours from our peace.
“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” Romans 12:9-10 NLT
We all have times when we are HALT ( hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) that seem to coincide with a confused mind. Have you had moments that you feel such an attack of pessimistic insecurity?
It may come as a surprise but every human has moments of internal mind games. You can be a teen, single or married, man or woman; middle aged adult or seasoned person. You can still struggle with moments of insecurity! The devil knows how to mess with our minds.
But the Bible reminds us in Romans 12:2, His Word has power for life not destruction, we can ask the Lord for a renewed mind. The reason we need this solution for daily life, our Creator God is the only source of peace, He is the Spirit of truth.
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 NLT
The way we can hear the Creators voice over the crowds loud comparison games is to seek answers and truth from Him first. He will never lie, Our Creator will remind us who we are: precious, loved, chosen, children of Jesus.
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:33 NLT
We must make the free will choice to follow the Holy Spirit and be transformed into the character of our Creator! Block out the voices of this world that seek to destroy your peace. Call out to the Creator for His voice to guide your life.
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.” Galatians 5:22-23, 25-26 NLT
Nothing in this world will ever satisfy or bring the peace of God that is the greatest treasure.
Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. Matthew 6:19-21
Examine your thoughts. Ask the Creator God to help you break off the habits of insecurity. Your patterns have been developed over time but God can deliver you and bring breakthroughs from the attacks by the enemy.
Evermore Collective has a beautiful song, In Quiet Trust that is so soothing with lyrics. Be quiet and trust Him!
Wisdom of God can come from horse/human relationships. God teaches us His Presence in daily life.
The Hebrew word for wind or breath is Ruach. God gives us the breath of life. It also means He is in the wind. Not sure about you, but where I live the winds have been blowing at an astronomical level.
A week and a half ago there was a wind storm as I was driving our horse to an inside arena. While we tacked up the horse, gale force winds had increased so much as my horse was antsy and trying to hide behind myself and my daughter. The wind was so strong that it left gravel pieces in our hair and our scalp.
When we were done with our arena time, I sensed even greater winds, the metal passage door swung out of my hand as we were getting ready to exit the arena. I remembered the peace of God as I was safely, talking to both our horse and guiding my daughter to remove the saddle and get him into the trailer to return home. At the same time, I felt like the Lord was speaking to me, that He is in the wind.
I thought about the times I was scared around horses. They are beautiful, powerful, massive animals with their own minds. I knew I needed to be Boomer, our horses’, place to reflect calm and rest. Even as I spoke softly to him, I was thinking how God is the place of rest, and being able to know that calm is the answer.
His Presence is peace. He’s in the times of chaos and he’s in the times of joy. You see in His presence is rest. The Hebrew word in NUACH.
Isaiah 40:28-31, I paraphrase “He lifts us up on eagles wings”, being present with Him is stillness. It is not stillness in an inactive way, but stillness in an active way with our Creator God.
Isaiah 40:28-31 NLT Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. [29] He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. [30] Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. [31] But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
Three separate times this past week, the Hebrew word “Nuach” has come across my eyes or my ears. The first time was in a Christian fiction book, the second time was as our pastor was explaining the importance of resting in the presence of God. And the third time the Lord brought it to my mind as I was encouraging a friend. The “Nuach” is a Hebrew word for rest. There’s many places in scripture that remind us to be in His rest, it means to be in His Presence. But how many times as humans do we allow ourselves to remember the presence of God?
Psalm 103:1-5 NLT Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. [2] Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me. [3] He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. [4] He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. [5] He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!
As I led him into the horse trailer, Boomer was very anxious, but as I spoke calmly to him, He snorted at the wind, took a few deep breaths loudly, nuzzled me and then whinnied loudly in my ear as I attached his lead line to the inside of the trailer. I patted his face and neck. He was antsy but calm.
God is the Ruach and the Nuach! He is in the wind. He is in the rest. He is our breath of life. He’s the Ruach, it is a Hebrew word for breath of life, wind. He is the Nuach means “He is in the rest”. He is the Alpha and the Omega. He is eternity.
If we consider the sign for eternity, it’s a continuous loop. Just as our creator, God is the Alpha and Omega. So no matter how you’re struggling, God is in the wind and breath of your life, and God is present in your rest (NUACH). Take time to rest today .
It’s only just begun the year 2026, and it has brought many highs and lows. But God never changes despite many revealings of sad situations. We must pray for the persecuted, those in chains, mental struggles, addiction and deep challenges of life.
We may feel as if we are out of control, or that we should stay in a hopeless state . Then God says to come to Him if you’re weary or heavy laden, and He will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28-30 AMP “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation]. [29] Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST (renewal, blessed quiet) FOR YOUR SOULS. [30] For My yoke is easy [to bear] and My burden is light.”
Our God will have the last word. He wants our trust to be in Him alone, HE is a loving, jealous God, who is just in His ways!
Who would’ve thought the Super Bowl halftime could highlight the stark realities of spiritual warfare. However, we have to remember when ignorance and world culture tell us scroll in the highlight reels it will bring more feelings of darkness and isolation. That is where the devil wants us to stay bound. However God says to seek Him because He is the Light that can extinguish the darkness.
I don’t know your life story, but I know many in circumstances that are overwhelming. But God is the Waymaker. We must trust in Him and nothing else. We must pray for those that are struggling. We must love like Jesus.
Gods Word has an answer for every circumstance.
Philippians 4:6-9 NLT
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. [7] Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. [8] And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. [9] Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me-everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.
We must pray for our children, teens, family and friends to seek Jesus, and walk in relationship with Jesus. We must praise God in the midst of our heartbreaking circumstances and the constant bombardment of dark stories. Fix your thoughts on God as love, provider, healer, and restorer.
Matthew 19:13-14 AMPC Then little children were brought to Jesus, that He might put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. [14] But He said, Leave the children alone! Allow the little ones to come to Me, and do not forbid or restrain or hinder them, for of such [as these] is the kingdom of heaven composed.
Being still and seeking time with Jesus is never wasted time. It is abiding in Him, and being rewarded with peace and His wisdom. There is no better place for staying clear of temptations, gaining purpose and becoming who God made each of them to be: chosen, loved, and forgiven. We must thank those who walk with us in Christ united for being in our children’s life.
For all the Mom’s and Dads’, sisters, brothers out there, being a part of a community that’s united in Christ is a safety net of love, grace, mercy, hope and abundant connection in the wisdom of God. Doing life and isolation is never the answer.
Highs and Lows it is a meaningful song from Abbie Gamboa and Aodhán King. I was unable to attach a link, you will have to look up this song on YouTube. Listen to the lyrics that are reflective of Psalm 139.
God will never let you go, when life brings highs and lows, He is with us!!! Lean into Him!!! Call out to Him!!
Slowly read aloud Psalm 139. Reminded how much He loves you! God bless your time bring still with the One who created you precious and with purpose!
Psalm 139:1-18,23-24 NLT O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. [2] You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. [3] You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. [4] You know what I am going to say even before I say it, LORD. [5] You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. [6] Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to understand! [7] I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! [8] If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. [9] If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, [10] even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me. [11] I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night- [12] but even in darkness I cannot hide from you. To you the night shines as bright as day. Darkness and light are the same to you. [13] You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. [14] Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous-how well I know it. [15] You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. [16] You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. [17] How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! [18] I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me! [23] Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. [24] Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
Is it possible you’re right where you’re supposed to be? Perhaps a detour occurred in your life or maybe a health scare, or someone has decided to break off relationship, trust God.
The hardest thing is to rest and know that His plans are greater than yours. Maybe a detour or a change in position is actually a tremendous blessing for the future.
Though our feelings come and go, [God’s] love for us does not. —C. S. Lewis
So many scriptures support this quote by CS Lewis, feelings are a distraction at times. Here are a few powerful truths from the Bible.
Psalm 136:1-3 MSG Thank God! He deserves your thanks. His love never quits. Thank the God of all gods, His love never quits. Thank the Lord of all lords. His love never quits.
Psalm 136:23-26 MSG God remembered us when we were down, His love never quits. Rescued us from the trampling boot, His love never quits. Takes care of everyone in time of need. His love never quits. Thank God, who did it all! His love never quits!
1 John 4 is an amazing reminder of the love of God. Love is the most important commandment in the Bible and yet is the hardest to give to others. Take time to slowly read through this chapter in the message version it’s full of the wisdom.
1 John 4:4-19 MSG My dear children, you come from God and belong to God. You have already won a big victory over those false teachers, for the Spirit in you is far stronger than anything in the world. These people belong to the Christ-denying world. They talk the world’s language and the world eats it up. But we come from God and belong to God. Anyone who knows God understands us and listens. The person who has nothing to do with God will, of course, not listen to us. This is another test for telling the Spirit of Truth from the spirit of deception. [7-10] My beloved friends, let us continue to love each other since love comes from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and experiences a relationship with God. The person who refuses to love doesn’t know the first thing about God, because God is love—so you can’t know him if you don’t love. This is how God showed his love for us: God sent his only Son into the world so we might live through him. This is the kind of love we are talking about—not that we once upon a time loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to clear away our sins and the damage they’ve done to our relationship with God. [11-12] My dear, dear friends, if God loved us like this, we certainly ought to love each other. No one has seen God, ever. But if we love one another, God dwells deeply within us, and his love becomes complete in us—perfect love!
God loves us so much, detours can be an opportunity to grow deeper in love with Him. Detours may be protection from future problems or to redirect our steps to better relationships.
By the Holy Spirit and the giver of life, our Creator God, we can stay on the path that was always our life purpose.Trust Him!!
13-16] This is how we know we’re living steadily and deeply in him, and he in us: He’s given us life from his life, from his very own Spirit. Also, we’ve seen for ourselves and continue to state openly that the Father sent his Son as Savior of the world. Everyone who confesses that Jesus is God’s Son participates continuously in an intimate relationship with God. We know it so well, we’ve embraced it heart and soul, this love that comes from God. [17-18] God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and mature in us, so that we’re free of worry on Judgment Day—our standing in the world is identical with Christ’s. There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, fear of judgment—is one not yet fully formed in love. [19] We, though, are going to love—love and be loved. First we were loved, now we love. He loved us first.
I know from experience it’s hard sometimes to let God lead, fear likes to provide obstacles to the beautiful mountain top experience that God wants for us. Fear is a liar, faith in God is the answer and truth.
Today, if you’re struggling to understand, break up in relationships, the career path, the health scare, whatever it may be, ask yourself this question, “God, help me to understand what you are trying to teach me, but more important help me to trust you? Show me the path you want me to take and thank you for giving me the comfort of unconditional love as I seek You for all things in Jesus mighty name amen.”
“Hand of God” is a new song by Todd Galberth (featuring Chandler Moore), it is rich in lyrics that declare we serve a God of love and He has the best plans as He molds our future.
Psalm 37:23-24,29-31 TPT When YAHWEH delights in how you live your life, he establishes your every step. [24] If they stumble badly they will still survive, for the Lord lifts them up with his hands. [29] The faithful lovers of God will inherit the earth and enjoy every promise of God’s care, dwelling in peace forever. [30] God-lovers make the best counselors. Their words possess wisdom and are right and trustworthy. [31] The ways of God are in their hearts and they won’t swerve from the paths of steadfast righteousness.
As I was driving in town today, I saw on the bumper of a raised Ford F250 pickup truck, “you are never alone”. I found it a powerful message of hope in the midst of challenging times.
I was reminded of the powerful Word of God that cuts through every possible human condition. No matter our circumstances God has a Word for it. In our joyful times, we can remember God is with us celebrating our lives.
Zephaniah 3:17 NLT For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”
Jesus described in John 16, why He had to die for our sins, He willingly took on our sins so the Holy Spirit ( Spirit of truth) could come and dwell within us as our helper. It took me a long time to understand the 3 parts of God, Father,Son and Holy Spirit. Each character has purpose for our relationship with Him.
John 16:7-8,13-15,33 NLT But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. [8] And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment. [13] When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. [14] He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me. [15] All that belongs to the Father is mine; this is why I said, ‘The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me.’ [33] I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
When life gets tough, the devil wants us to become isolated and feel the depth of despair, however, our God gave us His Holy Spirit to live inside as His advocate and gift.
Our Father God knows our life from conception, He is our guide when we let Him direct our lives moment to moment. Did you know you are created in His image? Let me remind you, you are wonderfully made!!! Read Psalm 139 aloud place your name where it applies!!
Psalm 139:13-18 NLT You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. [14] Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous-how well I know it. [15] You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. [16] You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. [17] How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! [18] I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me!
Whether the day brings beautiful sunrises, cloudy days, or the coolness of fall, we get to see the hand of God in His creation and remember He created each of us with beautiful potential.
We must actively participate in our relationship with Jesus. We must awaken to His unconditional love. We must break through the dark thoughts with His promises and crush the dark attempts of the enemy and declare a loud the power of God overcomes all things.
Picture yourself holding the hand of your Creator God, He knows all about your challenges, joys, life choices. He awaits your action steps. Reach out your hand, close your eyes and feel His Presence.
Psalm 37:23-24 NLT The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. [24] Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand.
Nothing in this world will ever satisfy the Jesus shaped hole in each of us. Fill that hole with time spent in stillness with God. Put down social media or any other distractions, open the Bible, let His Word illuminate His truth. Consider writing any of the scriptures in this post that resonate with you on a post it note and stick it on your mirror, car visor, wherever it can encourage your day.
Psalm 37:34,39-40 NLT Put your hope in the LORD. Travel steadily along his path. He will honor you by giving you the land. You will see the wicked destroyed. [39] The LORD rescues the godly; he is their fortress in times of trouble. [40] The LORD helps them, rescuing them from the wicked. He saves them, and they find shelter in him.
Praise God especially if you are feeling alone, it will lighten your load and bring His Presence to the atmosphere. You are never alone!!!
Psalm 67:1-7 AMP God be gracious and kind-hearted to us and bless us, And make His face shine [with favor] on us— Selah. [2] That Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation and deliverance among all nations. [3] Let the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You. [4] Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, For You will judge the people fairly And guide the nations on earth. Selah. [5] Let the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You. [6] The earth has yielded its harvest [as evidence of His approval]; God, our God, blesses us. [7] God blesses us, And all the ends of the earth shall fear Him [with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder].
Inspiring Light Through the Cracks 