Merry Christmas

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.  This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Luke 2: 10-14 🌲 Merry Christmas!!

 

He Will Supply Every Need

 

But my God--so great is His wealth of glory in Christ Jesus--will fully supply every need of yours. Phil 4:19

How Joseph longed to embrace his brothers, his father, his youngest brother Benjamin. All God had meant in those dreams so long ago had come true.

Now it was time to reveal who he was, who he had become and even what others meant for harm God had turned into good.

Saviour, you can move the mountains, you can turn dry deserts into springs of living waters. You can restore relationships & families. 

God can heal broken hearts, he can redeem situations, mend broken bones & heal the sick. Blessed be his name forever!!

Stand Firm

 'Undo the heavy burdens, let the oppressed go free, share your bread with the hungry, then your light shall break forth like the morning, your healing shall spring forth speadily, and your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer; you shall cry , and He will say, 'Here I am'. Isaiah 58 6-9

Wait on the Lord

 

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow,

 for tomorrow will worry about itself. 

Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Mathew 6:34

God is inviting us to live today abundantly without worries.

 Lets leave our worries and future concerns to God!

God promises to be with us perpetually.

 His presence with us is a forever promise.

The thief comes only that he might kill and destroy. 

I came that you might have life, and may have it abundantly.

John 10: 10

God bless you today!!

Our Commonwealth is in Heaven

Our commonwealth is in Heaven...

Therefore, StandFirm in the LORD,
My Beloved. Help those who labor
side by side sharing the Gospel!

Rejoice in the LORD always;
again I say rejoice!

Philippians Chapter 4:1-3

Rejoice in hope, 

be patient in tribulation,

 constant in prayer.

 Romans 12:12

Philippians 3:1
Finally, my brethren,

 rejoice in the Lord.

The Call to Love

Romans 13:8

Owe no one anything 

except to love one another; 

for he who loves his neighbour

 has fulfilled the law.

Love does no wrong to a neighbour;
Therefore Love is the fulfillment of the law.

Put on the Lord Jesus Christ,

 & make no provision for the flesh,

 to gratify its desires.

 Romans 13: 14

None of us lives to himself,

 & none of us dies to himself. 

If we live, we live to the Lord,

 & if we die, we die to the Lord; 

so wether we live or wether we die, 

we are the Lord's.

 Romans 14: 7

Have no anxiety about anything, 

but in everything with prayer & supplication

 with thanksgiving let your requests

 be made known to God. 

And the peace that surpasses understanding,

will keep your hearts & your minds

in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4: 6-7

Christ's Intercessory Prayer

And this is eternal life, 

that they know thee, the only true God,

 and Jesus Christ whom thou has sent.
John 17: 3

Sanctify them in the truth;
Thy Word is truth.
John 17:17

God Rejoices & Sings

To Worship Him in spirit & in truth, 
to join the choirs of angels, 
who sing before the throne.

Our petitions are heard 
but it is our gratitude 
that touches God's heart.

God's blessings fall richly
 upon his Church 
in abundance and peace.

The greatest blessing is
 nearness to God. 

Psalm 100: 4 🙌 

Full of Valiant Strength

This man was a Commander 

in the army, he was mighty

 & full of valiant strength, 

but he contracted leprosy. 

He waves good-bye to his wife

 as he goes in search of someone

 who could cure him. 

He even takes a letter from his King, 

but Kings could not heal him. 

Only God could & He did. 

He used the prophet Elisha 

to pray for him, then told him 

to bathe seven times 

in the River Jordan. 

Naaman was healed, 

his skin was completely restored.

 He believed in God. 

He went back home a changed man.

 There is always hope. 

God can heal you.
Come home!

We Belong to God

We are children of the Living God. 

 This is our true identity.

 We belong to God. 

Never forget. 

Go for all that God has planned for you.

 In Jesus' love and power

 may we all impact our world

 like God has planned. 

If you light up a lamp

 it is not to hide it, 

let it shine bright!

God Restores Our Lives

God restores our lives

He starts by giving us new life

in Jesus our blessed redeemer.

Then he continues to perfect

the good work that he has started.

Philippians 1:6

He keeps on giving life to us

and helps us to do

what honors Him the most. 

Even when walking

through the dark valley

of death,

we will not fear

because the LORD

is our Shepherd.

Psalms 23

Prayer For Our Nations

LORD, we thank you

 for the beautiful country

 you have gifted to us.

We ask that you forgive us

 for all our committed sins.

We ask LORD 

that you will bless our land 

from North to South, 

East to West. 

For our elders & our children.

For our families & our friends.

For our workers & our governors.

We ask that you will guide us 

along the path we should follow...

...and that you help us

 to do your will

 in this wonderful land

 you gave to us.

We pray in Jesus name.

Amen 🙌

He Leadeth Us

We thank God for his guidance,

 his provision and love.

'Gentle Shepherd of the flock,

You are faithful to complete

the good work you have started'.
Philippians 1: 6

We thank God for his dealings with us.

'We thank God for you and we pray

that your love will abound more and more

with knowledge and discernment.

Grace to you and peace 
from God our Father

and the Lord Jesus Christ!!'

God is Calling Us

I love that verse that says there are a variety of gifts and a variety of ministries, but is is the same God who gives to each one according to his perfect will. God is calling each one of us to serve, He has given each one a variety of gifts combined and He want to reach others, to save as many as He can, in fact He wants none to perish. That is why He delays his second coming. Thank you for listening to our Father's heart and for serving Jesús' 🙌

Jesus Comes to Us

More than ever we must intercede for authorities like 2 Timothy recommends...

..."for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness."

"If My People who are called by My name will humble themselves & pray, I will heal their land. "

Jesus has come to heal, to save and to redeem.  I think of Peter when Jesus came walking over the water towards his boat, he wanted to come to Jesus...

While he was looking steadily into Jesus eyes he was able to walk above the waves, he was able to walk on the water (our circumstances)...

 But when he turned his gaze upon the storm, the huge waves & the wind, he started to sink...

 Everyone will stand before God one day, face to face & give account...

How will I answer?

Trusting God

Making him our focus as we move through our days. Circumstances can change, but we can keep our balance by fixing our eyes on Him, the one who never changes!

If we gaze too long at our circumstances we may become dizzy & confused. Lets look to God. In Him we find: refreshment, steadiness, security, acceptance & significance.

Scriptures to Study:

Hebrews 12: 2
Psalms 102: 27
2 Corinthians 4: 16-18
Psalms 89: 15 to 18

Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O LORD, in the light of your countenance!

Let His Light shine upon us!!
In Jesus Name. Amen

God is Taking Care of us

God is taking care of us.

He is the Good Shepherd!

He will provide for all our needs

according to his riches in glory.

Trust Him with all your heart!

By doing so we release matters into his control.

Lean on the everlasting arms!

He will be found by You!

God is our Salvation & Song

Lead us to the rock that is higher than ourselves & our circumstances.
Let us take refuge in the shadow of your wings where we are absolutely secure.
We will grip your hand tightly & look for growth opportunities:

• Grow closer to Jesus
• Grow closer to our Family Members
• Grow closer to our Church Members
• Grow closer to our Friends
• Grow closer to the Lost

Prayer: Thank you Father for becoming our Salvation as we confess Jesus Christ as our Lord & Savior. We will trust you every step of our way as we walk hand in hand with you. Bless those around us & bless our Nations. In Jesus name we pray! Amen

Like the Bulbs

In every bulb 

there is the promise

 of life to unfold. 

If the seed does not fall 

into the ground to die

 it cannot bear forth fruit.

So it has been

 with the Son of man,

 He gave his life 

so that we should live. 

May we all die to self

 so that his precious love 

may come forth like the bulbs...

He Comes to Us

When we couldn't go to Church,

the Church came to us.

Our brothers and sisters 

all over the world praying for each other,

coming to hospital to share
 communion with us, 

the bread was broken representing his body.

Sweet oil from the Spirit 

lifted up in prayers
coming before God Almighty.

How can we say thanks 

for having tasted

 the glories of heaven in the love 

of friends and family?

How can we not trust 

God's perfect timing and provision?

Our deepest and constant need for peace

 has been met by Jesus himself 

who comes to us constantly, 

gently and profoundly.

Monday April 2, 2018

Trust in the LORD

God is taking care of us.

He is the Good Shepherd!

He will provide for all our needs

according to his riches in glory.

Trust Him with all your heart!

By doing so we release matters into his control.

Lean on the everlasting arms!

He will be found by You!

The Light of Your Presence

I will bless the Lord who counsels me,

 who instructs me and teaches me. 

I will set the Lord before me, 

because he is at my right hand 

I will not be moved.

This bible verse I dedicated to my hubbie three years ago when I was hoping & waiting for his broken bones to be mended. I was believing he would be able to walk again through forests & beautiful places we would enjoy together as we always have. We wrote thank you notes to hundreds of friends who were praying for us believing God would never send a test harder than we could bear, but by holding on to Him we came out stronger & more grateful & united. We know God works miracles. Jesus heals the sick, Jesus can raise the dead. Jesus counsels us & guides us & holds us by his mighty hand. How can I say thanks for the things He has done for us, things so underserved, yet he did give his life for us!! To God be the glory!!

Do not let your heart be troubled!

Jesus is Calling Us!!

If God is for us
who can be against us?

We give the enemy access to our lives
 through fear,
We give God access to our lives
 through faith!!

God will take care of us!!
That is really all we need to know!!

'Do not fear' Jesus has said
'for I am with you always'!!

"The LORD of Hosts is with us"
Psalm 46:11

Go forward!
God will carry you through,
to bring you where He
 wants you to be,
 to do all that He wants you to do
 & to have all that you need to have!!

He has not given us a spirit of fear,
but a Spirit of LOVE,
 & power & a sound mind!

There is nothing to fear!!
Jesus is with us!!
He will fulfill our destiny.

God has plans for your welfare,
not for evil.

No one will love you like
your Creator does!!

Somebody did die for you,
so that you would live for
His Kingdom.

Jesus commanded his Church,
'Fear not!, I will never leave you
nor forsake you!'
Do not let fear stop you!
God want us to be brave & bold!

To know your purpose
talk to your Creator.

Colossians 1:16

God loves you!
Love Him back!

Worry disconects you from God.
There are 7 thousand promises
 to claim in the bible.

Ask and you will receive...

He is the living water...
He is the light of the world!

We are children of God!
Let your courage & boldness grow
as your knowledge in Him does!

Let God show you those miracles
He has planned in your life
& in the lives of those you pray for!

How powerful God is!!
He is awesome & full of glory!!

Lets spend the rest of our lives worshiping Him!!!

His Face Shines Upon Us

 Beautiful prayer. 

The LORD blesses us & keeps us.

 His face shines upon us.

 His mercy over all Nations. 

'Turn towards Him, oh people 

of all races & walks of life.

 His love endures forever. 

His favor upon us,

 upon our families, 

our children

 & their children 

for a thousand 

generations.'

You are Leading Me

You are leading me

step by step,

I hold your hand

in trusting dependance

as I let you guide me

through this day.

I relax in your presence

& as I trust in You

the way opens for me

to go forward!

Dedicated to God

Dedicated to God
Rebekah the daughter of Bethuel
Genesis 24:24

Rebekah was a woman of stunning faith and service.
What qualities make her one of God's special servants?

• Purity ♡ She was chaste until marriage.
• Industriousness ♡ Rather than looking for a husband or moping and mourning over a lack of one, Rebekah served her family and others.
• Hospitality ♡ Her home was open to those who needed care.
• Energy ♡ Abundant activity is a sign of happiness, and Rebekah had energy to spare as she went extra miles to serve people.

If you are a single woman, God has a beautiful plan for you. He encourages you to remain "holy both in body and in spirit". You also have more time to serve God because you're not devoted to your husband and children. As you use the same qualities Rebekah had to fully engage in "the things of the LORD" (1 Corinthians 7:34) you'll be given glorious opportunities to serve God and help others.