No Weapon Formed..... (11.30.21)

 My Child,

No weapon formed against you shall prosper.
No weapon formed against you shall prosper.
No weapon formed against you shall prosper.

NO WEAPON formed against you shall prosper.

I Have already given My Angels charge over you each day.

Let the people satan is using hold their meetings behind closed doors, thinking they are successfully plotting your demise.

What they don't understand, is that I Am behind that closed door with them - listening to every word spoken. You see Beloved, what they do not and cannot realize, is that I Have all power over their evil deeds.

I Will confuse their mind and their thought patterns, as they attempt to set up road blocks for you.

The schemes designed to hurt you will not come to pass. I Will cancel each deed; but what I Need for you to do, is this: do not entertain what you see with your natural eyes but trust in My Word.  For what they meant for evil, I Have already started turning it into a blessing for you, right in front of their face. They will know immediately, that their schemes have not (and will not) work as planned.

They do not yet understand; that I Am going to hold them accountable for every evil deed and every evil plan that they participated in.

They do not yet understand; that I Have Almighty Power over all things.  And I Do not have to act immediately on what they do because I Am in control. I Will simply look at them and laugh; because I Know their day is coming.

You see Beloved, you are My Child and I Will fight the enemy for you. 

BUT but I Need you to trust in the Words I Am telling you. I Need you to "Stand and Rebuke" the enemy in the Mighty Name of My Son, Jesus.  I Need you to claim the Blood of My Son, Jesus, over your life and over the life of your family.

the enemy cannot stand in your presence when you mention My Son's Name, nor My Name. When the enemy and his minions attempt to come against you, especially in large numbers, they will flee in several different directions.  This is what My Word says.  This is what I, the Lord your GOD, says.  And I AM not man that I Should lie.

Do not worry about people who feel they have ultimate control over your destiny.

I Am The Only One that has control over what happens in your life.
Do not worry about anything. 
But pray to me about all things.
And I Will lead, guide and protect you.
I Will send 'The Comforter,' My Holy Spirit, to order your steps.

Rebuke the enemy and he must flee. 
Stand and declare the Blood of My Son, Jesus
      and satan and his people will flee.  
For no weapon formed....

No weapon formed...

No weapon!

~~~~~

~ Isaiah 54:17 ~
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper;
and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn.

This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD,  
and their righteousness is of Me,
saith the LORD.

#ScriptureReflection - 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 (11.29.21)

Concluding Thanksgiving and Prayer.

⁹  What thanksgiving, then, can we render to God for you, for all the joy we feel on your account before our God? ¹⁰  Night and day we pray beyond measure to see you in person and to remedy the deficiencies of your faith. ¹¹  Now may God himself, our Father, and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you, ¹²  and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we have for you, ¹³  so as to strengthen your hearts, to be blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his holy ones.

[Amen.]

Source: NABRE (New American Bible (Revised Edition))

#ScriptureReflection - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-8 (11.28.21)

¹  That is why, when we could bear it no longer, we decided to remain alone in Athens ²  and sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, ³  so that no one be disturbed in these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this. ⁴  For even when we were among you, we used to warn you in advance that we would undergo affliction, just as has happened, as you know. ⁵  For this reason, when I too could bear it no longer, I sent to learn about your faith, for fear that somehow the tempter had put you to the test and our toil might come to nothing.

⁶  But just now Timothy has returned to us from you, bringing us the good news of your faith and love, and that you always think kindly of us and long to see us as we long to see you. ⁷  Because of this, we have been reassured about you, brothers, in our every distress and affliction, through your faith. ⁸  For we now live, if you stand firm in the Lord.

Source: NABRE (New American Bible (Revised Edition))

An Advent Devotional Guide: Preparing for the Coming of Christ * (11.27.21)

                                        

Advent Devotional Guide:
Preparing for the Coming of Christ

by Rev. Dr. Mark D. Roberts *

Copyright © 2011 by Mark D. Roberts and Patheos.com

Go to the Advent Devotional Guide, in it's entirety

* This version has been shortened & slightly
edited from the original version.

Introduction

Advent is a season of waiting, expecting, and hoping. Beginning four Sundays prior to Christmas and ending on Christmas Eve, Advent helps us prepare for the coming, or “advent” of the Christ child at Christmas. (The word “advent” comes from the Latin word that means “coming.”)

For hundreds of years, Christians have used an Advent wreath to inspire their hopes for the coming of Christ. By lighting candles and reading Bible verses, we are reminded about the meaning of Christ’s birth and become more excited about his coming in the past, in the future, and in our own lives. Some profess that the wreath itself, with it's perfect circular shape, has no beginning and no end - reminding us of Christ's eternal presence. The evergreen of the wreath symbolizes life.  The evergreen stays alive & green - all year round.  In more modern times, wreaths are not always evergreen.

There is no set meaning for the candles of the Advent wreath (except for the middle candle, which always signifies the birth of Jesus the Christ and is often called the Christ Candle). Some Christian faiths symbolize the candles to represent hope (week one), peace (week two), joy (week 3), and love (week four). In other houses of worship, the candles are identified with key figures in the stories of the birth of Jesus, such as the shepherds, the angels, Joseph, and Mary.  And some denominations represent the purple candles to represent "prayer, penance and preparatory sacrifice"and the pink candle to represent "rejoicing."  In this article, the main theme of waiting is used to give structure and meaning to the Advent candles, with each candle focused on different aspects of our waiting.

Advent wreath candles, depending on your denomination and/or world location, can come in a variety of colors, and typically there are 2 types of Advent wreaths.  Most wreaths will use 3 purple and one pink candle; or 3 purple, one pink and one white candle.  Some wreaths use all white candles; others may use blue candles (instead of purple); and others may even use red candles.   Sharing an understanding of the Advent wreath with many U.S. Christians, for whom the purple candles remind us of how serious and solemn God’s people have been in waiting for the Messiah. The pink signifies the joy of our waiting. The white (sometimes used) is triumphant and celebratory because Christ is born. (If your wreath has blue candles, then when “Light a purple candle” is mentioned, light your blue candle.)  Learn more about the Advent Wreath.

Finally, as we light each candle on the wreath - the light symbolizes "The Light of the World" also known as Jesus Christ.  What follows is a helpful guide that lends to a deeper understanding of the season of Advent, Advent traditions & symbolism for your faith communities, family and especially children - who may be "caught up" and focused on Christmas, but have very little understanding or knowledge of the season of Advent.

Speaking of children, they have great expectations and hopes during Advent – usually associated with Christmas presents, Santa Claus, holiday celebrations, and so forth. Rather than discouraging these hopes, this guide offers explanation, instruction, exposure and understanding that parents can share with their children.  Helping their children get the “feel” of Advent by relating their hopes to biblical Advent themes.

Lastly, some prefer to bless their Advent wreaths on the first Sunday of Advent or to have their church minister bless the wreath.   Some even have a the Blessing of the Wreath ceremony immediately prior to the lighting of the first candle.  There are many resources available, for a variety of denominations, including The Family Advent Wreath: Blessings & Prayers, The Book of Household Blessings, and more.

The Lighting of the First Candle: Waiting for the Shepherd

The First Sunday of Advent

We Remember the Meaning of Advent

Advent is a word that means “coming” or “visit”. In the Christian season of Advent, we prepare for the “advent” of Christ at Christmas. Our preparation includes many things:

• We remember Israel’s hope for the coming of God’s Messiah to save, to forgive, and to restore.

• We remember our hope for the second coming of Jesus.

• We remember our need for a Savior to save us from our sins.

• We prepare to welcome Christ at Christmas into our world . . . and into our hearts.

By lighting one candle each week of Advent, we help ourselves get ready for the birth of Jesus. The candles have different meanings, each based upon the Bible. These meanings help us understand how special the birth of Jesus is for us.

Today we focus on the coming of Christ as our Shepherd.

Prayer for God’s Help **

Dear God,
Thank You for this season of Advent that helps us prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas. As we read the Bible and light a candle, may excitement for Christ’s coming burn in our hearts.
Amen

Scripture Readings

• Psalm 80:1-7 -In this Psalm, we join the people of Israel as they invite God their Shepherd to save and to restore them.
• Isaiah 40:1-11 - This passage looks ahead to the coming of the Lord, who will care for his people like a shepherd.
• Revelation 7:9-17 - Like God’s people before the coming of Christ, we also look ahead to the time when Christ, who is both the Lamb and our Shepherd, will finish his work and “God will wipe away every tear” from our eyes.

Lighting of the Candle **

We light this candle - Light the first (purple) candle - because, like God’s people centuries ago, we also look forward with hope to the coming of the Shepherd. The purple color of the candle reminds us of the seriousness of our hope. 

Prayer of Hope **

Dear God,
As we light this candle, we hope for Your coming as our Good Shepherd. Please gather us in Your arms, feed us with spiritual food, wipe away every tear from our eyes, and “let Your face shine, that we may be saved.”
Come, our Shepherd!
Amen

Closing Song

[To be sung to the tune of “O come let us adore him” from “O Come All Ye Faithful.”]
O come to us, our Shepherd,
O come to us, our Shepherd,
O come to us, our Shepherd,
Christ the Lord!

** These recitations may be paraphrased.  Your church may have alternative prayers, as well.

The Lighting of the Second Candle: Waiting for Forgiveness

The Second Sunday of Advent
Action: Re-light the first candle.

We Remember the Meaning of Advent

Advent is a word that means “coming” or “visit.” In the Christian season of Advent we prepare for the “advent” of Christ at Christmas. Our preparation includes many things:

• We remember Israel’s hope for the coming of God’s Messiah to save, to forgive, and to restore.

• We remember our hope for the second coming of Jesus.

• We remember our need for a Savior to save us from our sins.

• We prepare to welcome Christ at Christmas into our world . . . and into our hearts.

By lighting one candle each week of Advent, we help ourselves to get ready for the birth of Jesus. Last week we lit a candle that signified our waiting for God our Shepherd.

Today, as we light the second candle, we focus on the coming of Christ who brings forgiveness from our sins.

Prayer for God’s Help **

Dear God,
Thank You for this season of Advent that helps us to prepare for the coming of Your Son, Jesus Christ at Christmas. As we read the Bible and light a candle, may excitement for Christ’s coming burn in our hearts.
Amen.

Scripture Readings

• Psalm 130:1-8 -In this psalm, we join the psalmist in crying out for God’s forgiveness.
• Jeremiah 31:31-34 - God promises to make a new covenant with us, in which our sins will be forgiven and forgotten.
• Luke 1:68-79 - When an angel appears to Zechariah in the temple and tells him that his wife will give birth to a son, the old man doesn’t believe the angel. As a result, Zechariah is unable to speak for many months, until immediately after the birth of his son John (the Baptist). Right after the birth, Zechariah is filled with the Holy Spirit and speaks the prophecy that we will read.

Lighting of the Candle **

We light this candle - Light the second (purple) candle - because, like God’s people centuries ago, we also need a Savior who will forgive our sins. The purple color reminds us of the seriousness of our sin and our great need for God’s forgiveness.  

Prayer of Hope **

Dear God,
As we light this candle, we recognize our sin and our need for a savior. We wait for your forgiveness in Christ. We long to be purified so that we might present ourselves to you in righteousness.
Come, Our Savior!
Amen!

Closing Song

[To be sung to the tune of “O come let us adore him” from “O Come All Ye Faithful.”]
O come to us, forgive us,
O come to us, forgive us,
O come to us, forgive us,
Christ the Lord!

** These recitations may be paraphrased.  Your church may have alternative prayers, as well.

The Lighting of the Third Candle: Waiting with Joy

The Third Sunday of Advent (known as Gaudate Sunday)
Action: Re-light the first two purple candles.

We Remember the Meaning of Advent

Advent is a word that means “coming” or “visit”.
In the Christian season of Advent we prepare for the “advent” of Christ at Christmas. Our preparation includes many things:

• We remember Israel's hope for the coming of God's Messiah to save, to forgive, and to restore.
• We remember our hope for the second coming of Jesus.

• We remember our need for a Savior to save us from our sins.

• We prepare to welcome Christ at Christmas into our world . . . and into our hearts.

By lighting one candle each week of Advent, we help ourselves to get ready for the birth of Jesus. So far we have lit two candles. The first helped us to hope for God our Shepherd; with the second we asked God to come and forgive our sins.

Today we remember the joy of waiting, because we know how the story ends!

Prayer for God’s Help **

Dear God,
Thank You for this season of Advent that helps us to prepare for the coming of Your Son, Jesus Christ at Christmas. As we read the Bible and light a candle, may excitement for Christ’s coming burn in our hearts.
Amen

Scripture Readings

• Psalm 126:1-6 - This psalm celebrates God’s restoration of Israel — and it cries out to God for future restoration.
• Zephaniah 3:14-20 - Through the prophet Zephaniah God looks ahead to the time when he will renew and heal his people. It will be a day of great rejoicing, both for them and for God!
• Philippians 4:4-7 - We also rejoice in the Lord, in part because we know that “the Lord is near.” This means, not only that God is with us right now, but that Christ is coming soon.

Lighting of the Candle **

We light this candle - Light the third (pink) candle - because, like God’s people centuries ago, we know that God has come in Christ and that Christ will come again. We rejoice in God’s work in history and in the future. The pink color means joy!  

Prayer of Hope **

Dear God,
As we light this candle, we rejoice. We know how the first act of the story ended – with the birth of Your Son, Jesus the Messiah. And we know that he will come again in glory. So even though the story isn’t over, we rejoice in our hope.
We wait for you, rejoicing!
Amen!

Closing Song

[To be sung to the tune of “O come let us adore him” from “O Come All Ye Faithful.”]
We wait for you, rejoicing,
We wait for you, rejoicing,
We wait for you, rejoicing,
Christ the Lord!

** These recitations may be paraphrased.  Your church may have alternative prayers, as well.

The Lighting of the Fourth Candle: Waiting for the Son

The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Action: Re-light the first two purple & pink candles.

We Remember the Meaning of Advent

Advent is a word that means “coming” or “visit.”

In the Christian season of Advent we prepare for the “advent” of Christ at Christmas. Our preparation includes many things:

• We remember Israel’s hope for the coming of God’s Messiah to save, to forgive, and to restore.

• We remember our hope for the second coming of Jesus.

• We remember our need for a Savior to save us from our sins.

• We prepare to welcome Christ at Christmas into our world . . . and into our hearts.

By lighting one candle each week of Advent, we help ourselves to get ready for the birth of Jesus. So far we have lit three candles. The first reminded us to wait for God our Shepherd. With the second we asked the Lord to come and forgive our sins. The third, pink, candle signified our joy as we wait.

Today we focus on the coming of the Son – the son of Mary, the Son of God!

Prayer for God’s Help **

Dear God,
Thank You for this season of Advent that helps us to prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas. As we read the Bible and light a candle, may excitement for Christ’s coming burn in our hearts.
Amen

Scripture Readings

• Psalm 89:1-4, 19-37, 46-52 - This psalm celebrates God’s covenant with David and with the descendants of David. He even calls God “my Father” (vs. 26). But the psalmist composed this psalm at a time when God’s blessing upon Israel seemed very far away. He calls upon the Lord to remember his covenant to David. 
• Isaiah 9:1-7 -Deliverance will come for God’s people through the “son” who is given to them. He will sit on the throne of David and his kingdom will last forever.
• Luke 1:26-38 - The angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she is pregnant and will give birth to a son. Her son will also be “the Son of the Most High” and will sit on the throne of David. He will be the reigning Son of David and the divine Son of God!

Lighting of the Candle **

We light this candle - Light the fourth (final purple) candle - because we look forward with eagerness to the birth of a child, the son of Mary and the Son of God! The purple color reminds us of how serious we are in looking forward to the Son’s birth. 

Prayer of Hope **

Dear God,
As we light this candle, we look ahead with hope to the birth of your Son — the Son of David, the son of Mary. May we be prepared to welcome him with open arms and open hearts. O come now, Son of David!
Amen!

Closing Song

[To be sung to the tune of “O come let us adore him” from “O Come All Ye Faithful.”]
O come now, Son of David,
O come now, Son of David,
O come now, Son of David,
Christ the Lord!

** These recitations may be paraphrased.  Your church may have alternative prayers, as well.

The Lighting of the Christ Candle: Our Waiting is Over!

Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
Action: Re-light all the purple & pink candles.  Note: Some Advent wreath's will not have a 5th center white candle.  If your wreath does not have a 5th candle, simply light all the candles and proceed below.

We Celebrate the Birth of Christ

In the season of Advent we have used the Advent wreath and its candles to help us get ready for this great celebration of the birth of Christ.

When we lit the first purple candle, we asked God to come and be our Good Shepherd. God our Shepherd has come in Jesus Christ!

When we lit the second purple candle, we asked God to come and forgive our sins. God has come in Jesus Christ to take our sins and die upon the cross so that we might be forgiven!

When we lit the third, pink candle, we felt joyful even in our longing for Christ to come. Christ, who has been born in a manger, will come again in glory to wipe away every tear from our eyes!

When we lit the fourth candle, we remembered that Christ would come as a son – the son of Mary, the Son of David, and the Son of God! This Son has been born! He is Immanuel – God with us!

Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ, Jesus the Good Shepherd, Jesus who forgives our sins, Jesus who will come again, Jesus the son of Mary, the Son of David, and the very Son of God!

Prayer for God’s Help **

Dear God,
As we light the center candle today, may we celebrate with full joy the birth of your Son, Jesus the Christ.
Amen!

Scripture Readings

• Micah 5:1-5 - God promises through the prophet Micah that his future rule will come from Bethlehem, even though this town is, indeed, a “little town” and quite insignificant.
• Luke 2:1-20 - Jesus the Messiah is born in Bethlehem!
• Psalm 145 - Let us join the psalmist in offering praise to God for his mighty works!

Lighting of the Candle **

We light this candle - Light the fifth, white candle (if your wreath has one) - with great joy and celebration, because Christ is born in Bethlehem. God’s Son has come into the world to be our Savior! And He will come again in glory.

Prayer of Joy and Adoration **

Dear God,
As we light this candle, we rejoice in the birth of your Son. May we worship him, welcome him, and make room for him in our hearts. O come, let us adore him!
Amen!

Closing Song

O come let us adore him,
O come let us adore him,
O come let us adore him,
Christ the Lord!

** These recitations may be paraphrased.  Your church may have alternative prayers, as well.

Merry Christmas!

*See below for additional pictures of various Advent wreaths
and a link for more ideas/information.

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Download awesome Advent ideas (including the children's paper advent wreath above) on Pinterest. - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/381117187201029840

Have a Blessed Advent
& a
Merry Christmas!

Spend Your Day Being ... THANKFUL! (11.26.21)

 

My Child,
Do not allow anxious thoughts to steal your joy.
Spend your day being thankful.
And those worrisome thoughts will drift away. 

I Fully Understand the problems which surround you; but the amount of time that some of you spend worrying about those "so called problems" won’t change or resolve anything.  Instead, spend the time that some of you are tempted to worry, spend that time praising Me 'In Advance' for My Blessings which are to come.  And if you must let your mind drift; let it drift to My Blessings of the past, and how I Came through for you then. Oh, so many Past Blessings to dwell upon.  

Remember to enjoy this day.
Embrace this day, with thanksgiving and love. 

the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy; but My Son gave His Life so that you may live in abundance. Therefore, do not allow anxious and negative thoughts about what may happen tomorrow, to steal any more of your days.  the enemy does not know your future; he only knows your past. 

Your past is behind you.
And that is where the enemy should be in your life. 
So, speak to the enemy, the way My Son did, when the enemy tried to tempt Him. 
My Son told satan to: “In the name of Jesus, get thee behind Me," and the enemy did just that.
the enemy obeyed. 

Choose, this day, if you will speak, declare and "take authority" over the enemy. Choose, this day, if you will "take responsibility" for your choices - those things that you do.  Those things that nothing to do with the enemy; and everything to do with you and what you do.  Choose, this day, if you will stop talking about "how the enemy has you under attack;" and start talking about how Jesus defeated the enemy in the desert, how Jesus died on the Cross, and how Jesus gave you "His Authority."  Choose, this day, if you will fully walk in The Anointing I Gave you at birth.  Choose, this day, if you will let go of those choices you make, that are not of Me.  Choose, this day, if you will walk with Me, in My Way; or if you will walk in your way.

This is the day, that I 'the Lord your God' has made.
Rejoice and be glad, because I Hold your future.
I Have a mighty, mighty future for you.

But you must meet Me where you stand
     and choose to walk with Me.

I Love you, Child.
I Have My Joy and Blessings for you.

Choose, this day.
Choose Me.  Choose Peace.  Choose Joy.  Choose Love.


 

Read and Meditate on God's Word
Psalm 118:24 - This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Matthew 6:34 - Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Luke 4:8 - And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy GOD, and him only shalt thou serve. 

John 15:11 - These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 - In everything give thanks: for this is the will of GOD in Christ Jesus concerning you.

A Thanksgiving Day Prayer (11.25.21)

Heavenly Father,
On this Thanksgiving Day, I bow on my knees. 
I open my heart, mind and spirit before You. 
To say Thank You.

I want to give You thanks for everything You have done in my life. I want to thank You for the blessings You have bestowed upon me; because You woke me up this morning, to be in my right mind. You gave me breath to breathe.  And most of all, You shower me, every morning, with Your Love, Grace & Mercy.  

Every day is Thanksgiving to me; because You are a loving and merciful GOD, who I thank each day. I  am grateful for each day that You Have bestowed Your Grace upon me and my family. I have so much to praise You for; because You Have blessed me, even when I did not deserve it. 

There have been times where I may have questioned Your Presence and/or Your Promises; because of circumstances that have happened in my life.  Please forgive me Lord, for being disobedient. Your Word Promised that You Will never leave me nor forsake me; regardless of the trials and tribulations I may face.

You are a loving and all powerful Father, who loves Your Children. 
And I know that we, as children of GOD - Your Children,
      must do our part too.
Our job is to believe, trust and obey Your Word.

And thank You for Your Son, King Jesus. Thank You for allowing me to share another Thanksgiving with those You Have chosen to be a part of my life. Lord, as You already know, there is so much hatred and division in families. I pray for healing and peace, as I rebuke the enemy and his works in the matchless Name of Your Son, Jesus.

Father, I Pray that You Will dispatch the Holy Spirit to bring healing, love and forgiveness to all families; as many, but not all, families prepare to partake in the food you have blessed them with.

May each family member lay aside confusion, hatred, jealousies and embrace Your Spirit which is Love, Forgiveness and Peace.

I Am thankful for how You Have blessed me; and I Will forever bless Your Name, Father.

In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,
I pray this prayer.

Amen

God's Grace is Upon Us (11.24.21)

My Precious, Brilliant Child,
My Grace will flow from you, to all those around you; as you share your love for Me.

Do not fear what others are saying, nor what others think of your past, for I Shall surely help you.  For I Have surely been helping you all this time.

Trust Me.
Trust Me.
Trust Me.

Trust Me to give you the grace - My Grace - to meet every challenge, with wisdom and strength.

I Am with you,
I Am with you,
I Am with you,
and My Grace surrounds you.

 
I Am with you, and My Grace surrounds you.

Yes, you have My Grace AND My Favor upon your life,
     so do not limit Me; because I Am Able to do abundantly
     more than you think that I Can.

My Capabilities are beyond your 'knowledge
      capacity.'
My Grace will go before you.
My Grace will open doors that others said
     were impossible.

So, please Child.  Hear Me, Child.  Listen Child, do not be afraid to take that step of faith; for I Have planned your destiny.  And even if you make a wrong turn, My Grace is bigger than any disappointment, any challenge, any obstacle or any failure.

My Grace has brought you this far.
And My Grace will lead you,
     the rest of the way.

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word

2 Corinthians 12:9 - And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

 

Ephesians 3:20 - Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 

 

Numbers 11:23 - And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD'S hand waxed short? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not. 

#ScriptureReflection - Proverbs 30: 1-17 (11.23.21)

 The Sayings of Agur

¹  The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh contain this message.

I am weary, O God;
    I am weary and worn out, O God.
²  I am too stupid to be human,
    and I lack common sense.
³  I have not mastered human wisdom,
    nor do I know the Holy One.

⁴  Who but God goes up to heaven and comes back down?
    Who holds the wind in his fists?
Who wraps up the oceans in his cloak?
    Who has created the whole wide world?
What is his name—and his son’s name?
    Tell me if you know!

⁵  Every word of God proves true.
    He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
⁶  Do not add to his words,
    or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.

⁷  O God, I beg two favors from you;
    let me have them before I die.
⁸  First, help me never to tell a lie.
    Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!
    Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.
⁹  For if I grow rich, I may deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?”
    And if I am too poor, I may steal and thus insult God’s holy name.

¹⁰  Never slander a worker to the employer,
    or the person will curse you, and you will pay for it.

¹¹  Some people curse their father
    and do not thank their mother.
¹²  They are pure in their own eyes,
    but they are filthy and unwashed.
¹³  They look proudly around,
    casting disdainful glances.
¹⁴  They have teeth like swords
    and fangs like knives.
They devour the poor from the earth
    and the needy from among humanity.

¹⁵  The leech has two suckers
    that cry out, “More, more!”

There are three things that are never satisfied—
    no, four that never say, “Enough!”:
¹⁶  the grave,
    the barren womb,
    the thirsty desert,
    the blazing fire.

¹⁷  The eye that mocks a father
    and despises a mother’s instructions
will be plucked out by ravens of the valley
    and eaten by vultures.

Source: NLT (New Living Translation)

Trouble Don't Last Always (11.22.21)

Beloved,
Just as Paul suffered in his ministry, and I Suffered in Mine - so shall you have moments when you suffer in the walk you have chosen. After all, you have chosen to follow Me. I Want you to be just as faithful as My servant Paul; for no matter what he endured, he did not give up. Trouble surrounded him many times, but he always knew, Paul never doubted, that I Was always with him and that I Would see him through.

I Must allow you to suffer, as My Father allowed Me to suffer. I Never said it was going to be easy, but I Always promised that I Would be with you. I Will never forsake you, nor leave you. My Words are true. I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Light.  I Am Always watching over you. 

When I Prayed in the garden, I Was not just praying for Me. I Was Praying for all My Father's Children. Now, press your way through My Child; and understand that each test has a purpose.

Each test will make you wiser and stronger. 

Everything that you are going through is working out for your good.  I Know that many of you want to give up, but remember trouble don’t last always. Push your way through the storm.  PUSH!!!! and then Rejoice.  REJOICE!!!!   Rejoice, I Say, rejoice in My Mighty Name, the Name of Jesus Christ; and remember, trouble don’t last always.

Yes, I Know it is hard,  Beloved.  But know that I Am with you, and guiding you through the storm. Think of how much worse it would be if I Were not with you in the midst of the storm(s). 

If I were not holding back the winds and the waves of the sea. Stop looking at the situations and the circumstances of this life; and focus on Me. Beloved, I AM All Powerful and there is no one; or nothing that can stand against Me. There is nothing that can undo what I Have done.  I Gave My Life for you on that Cross.  I Bled for your freedom, your peace of mind, your salvation, your peace and your joy.  All power over Heaven and earth was given to Me by My Father.  And by the nature of My Covenant with you, you should know Beloved, that you have the authority - My Authority.

So lift your eyes up and look unto the hills from whence cometh your help.
Know that your breakthrough is already here, willing and able.  Know that I Will deliver you from everything that has come against you.

Now is the time for you to be blessed!! 

Meditate on God's Word

2 Corinthians 4:7-10 - But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the excellence of the power may be of GOD and not of us;  in every way having been troubled, but not having been hemmed in; having been perplexed, but not utterly at a loss; having been persecuted, but not having been forsaken; having been thrown down, but not having been destroyed; always bearing about the dying of the Lord Jesus in the body, so that the life of Jesus also might be revealed in our body.

~ My Prayer Confession ~

Heavenly Father,
I am so grateful that trouble will not last always.
As long as I have you in my life, there is nothing
     that can come against me - and succeed.

I will always survive because I AM Your Child
     and You Love Me.

I love you Father.
And I ask You to keep me.
And be with me.
As You have promised. 

In Your Mighty Son, Jesus' Name,
Amen

 

#ScriptureReflection - Proverbs 29:18-27 (11.21.21)

¹⁸  When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild.
   But whoever obeys the law is joyful.

¹⁹  Words alone will not discipline a servant;
    the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.

²⁰  There is more hope for a fool
    than for someone who speaks without thinking.

²¹  A servant pampered from childhood
    will become a rebel.

²²  An angry person starts fights;
    a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.

²³  Pride ends in humiliation,
    while humility brings honor.

²⁴  If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself.
    You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.

²⁵  Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
    but trusting the Lord means safety.

²⁶  Many seek the ruler’s favor,
    but justice comes from the Lord.

²⁷  The righteous despise the unjust;
    the wicked despise the godly.

Source: NLT (New Living Translation)

#ScriptureReflection - Proverbs 29:9-17 (11.20.21)

⁹  If a wise person takes a fool to court,

    there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.

¹⁰  The bloodthirsty hate blameless people,
    but the upright seek to help them.

¹¹  Fools vent their anger,
    but the wise quietly hold it back.

¹²  If a ruler pays attention to liars,
    all his advisers will be wicked.

¹³  The poor and the oppressor have this in common—
    the Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.

¹⁴  If a king judges the poor fairly,
    his throne will last forever.

¹⁵  To discipline a child produces wisdom,
    but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.

¹⁶  When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes,
    but the godly will live to see their downfall.

¹⁷  Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind
    and will make your heart glad.

Source: NLT (New Living Translation)

Restoration is Coming..... Restoration is Here..... Call It Already Done! (11.19.21)

My Child,
To everything, there is a season, and a time; to every purpose, under Heaven.

There is yet an appointed time when all things will come together. When situations and circumstances come to a head. I Have come to you, in this season, to bring those things that were scattered - together again.

There are so many of My People, My Children, whom I Have allowed to be broken; but now I Say that you are entering a season of restoration, for I Am bringing those pieces back together.

Even though, for some of you, there may be circumstances surrounding you that do not make sense; please know that restoration is coming. I Will bring clarity to what was unclear, so that it shall be made known.  So that it will be clear to you.
 
I Know that for many of you, it has been a mighty test of faith.  
Some of you have not been able to see past the next step,
     yet you didn’t give up on Me.
You kept the faith, My Precious Child.

You kept the faith.
Trusting Me to guide you, as you faithfully took the next step.
One step, after another, after another, after another.  

And now, your time has come.
Now I Will bring restoration.
Now I Will cause you to rejoice.
Now I Will cause you to leap for joy,
     even in the midst of your trials.
 
This restoration will abundantly flow into ALL areas of your life; but it will especially flow into your relationships, and cause those who I Intend to walk with you, to come into alignment with My Word.  

I Know that throughout this season there have been some who have walked with you for a considerable amount of time, then simply turned and walked away.  And you did not know why.  Know, My Precious, Beautiful, Brilliant Child, that I Have Chosen those who will walk with you on this journey.  I Will remove those who should not be; and I Will restore those who should be, in your life. Where you've experienced division or dissention in your relationships - I Will repair, revitalize and once again bring unity.

My Child, I Am doing a work in you and bringing restoration into every area of your life - for the honor and glory that you have consistently and constantly brought to My Name.  When you were tired and weary, you praised My Name.  You lifted Me up.  You sought Me.  You testified as to My Goodness, that My Promises are Yes and Amen.  You kept your eyes on Me and not on your problems.  You never allowed your hurt and pain to stop you from being an encouragement to your brothers and sisters, who were going through similar trials.  You learned to lean and depend upon Me for your strength; realizing there is nothing too big for Me to handle. 

You have done well, Child.
Very, very, very well.

And now should be a time of rejoicing for you; because you are about to enter a season of reclaiming and taking back all that the enemy has stolen.  All that you let go of, but was rightfully yours.  All that others tried to tell you, you didn't deserve.

That season is over.
Walk into your season of #AbundantFlow.

Get ready because.... 
RESTORATION IS COMING!!!

Read and Meditate on God's Word 

Ecclesiastics 3:1 - To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Joel 2:25-26 - And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your GOD, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed. 

1 Peter 1:7 - That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: 

1 Peter 5:10 - GOD, who shows you his kindness and who has called you through Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, strengthen you, make you strong, and support you as you suffer for a little while.

#ScriptureReflection - Proverbs 29:1-8 (11.18.21)

¹  Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism
    will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.

²  When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.
    But when the wicked are in power, they groan.

³  The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
    but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.

⁴  A just king gives stability to his nation,
    but one who demands bribes destroys it.

⁵  To flatter friends
    is to lay a trap for their feet.

⁶  Evil people are trapped by sin,
    but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.

⁷  The godly care about the rights of the poor;
    the wicked don’t care at all.

⁸  Mockers can get a whole town agitated,
    but the wise will calm anger.

Source: NLT (New Living Translation)

Calm the Storm with God's Perfect Peace (11.17.21)

I Speak peace to you, My Child.

Peace. 

Perfect Peace. 
Perfect Peace. 
Perfect Peace. 

Soon, oh so very soon, you will see your storms become My Calm, and the whirlwind of anxious thoughts and emotions will cease.

Stand My Child.  Stand firm, with your feet planted firmly in My Gospel of Peace. Tighten the belt of truth buckled around your waist. Put on the breastplate of righteousness. Lift up your shield of faith, and let not the circumstances of your day steal your peace. 

Now is the time to exercise Your Authority, in Me.
Use My Word, which is hidden in your heart, as a defense
     against the attacks of the enemy.

Stand firm in My Peace.

Let My Peace become your peace. Seek My Peace, for it is there. 

Take it. 
And never it let go.

Receive My Peace, by faith; and use it to walk through each and every trial, challenge or disruption that comes your way.

Use My Peace to rebuke those thoughts that are coming to you, from the enemy. Use My Peace to bridle your tongue.  Use My Peace to gird up.  Put on My Full Armor (Ephesians 6:10-18). For the worrying, which you are allowing, is coming from the enemy, Beloved. For I Have not given you a spirit of worry.   Stop focusing on the worrying and focus on Me.

Meditate upon My Word and be obedient to the things My Word says to keep your mind on.

Come to Me in prayer, for I Will hear you and I Will answer you, My Precious, Brilliant, Beautiful Child.

Now STAND FIRM, trust in Me, and know that I Will give you Peace to calm the storm.  But only when you focus more on My Peace and you stop worrying, stop discussing it, stop giving it life with your words and your thoughts.  When you turn it ALL over to Me.  When you trust that I Am the Lord your God and that the enemy has no authority - unless you allow him access.  Unless you allow him to rattle your mind, your spirit or your heart.  When you "Armor Up," trust Me, place it in My Almighty Hands, speak My Authority - your birthright - boldly and loudly.  When you go from a mindset of "being under attack of the enemy," to "I have all authority OVER the enemy."  When you place him under your feet daily.  When you read My Word, when you read your Bible, My Living Word that I wrote for you - My Unfiltered Word - and allow My Word to speak to, with and through you.

That is the only way.  Spending time speaking to Me.  Steeping in My Word.  And shifting your focus from what the enemy is doing, to what I Am doing.  To what I Say that you should do.  You have placed your vision right where the enemy wants it.  You must shift your focus.  Fix your eyes on My Son, Jesus.  Sense the presence of My Holy Spirit.  Focus on Me.  not the enemy.  For I have a Word for you.

I Speak peace to you, Child.
I Speak peace to you, Child.
I Speak peace to you, Child.

Perfect Peace.

Reflecting on the 91st Psalm, Protection & Peace. (11.16.21)

Beloved,
I Promised, in My Word, to always protect you from evil and to keep you from all harm.

My Words do not return to Me void; but My Word Will accomplish everything I Promised. Spend time in My Word daily, and watch how I Will Move in your life.

Read Psalm 91 every morning to calm your spirit, give you faith in My Word, and protect you from the enemy. My Child, I Will never leave you nor forsake you. I Will give you shelter and protection under My Arms, according to Psalms 91.

Psalm 91 is a Psalm of protection and peace.


Psalm 91
¹  He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High
     shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
²  I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress:
     my GOD; in him will I trust.
³  Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,
     and from the noisome pestilence.
⁴  He shall cover thee with his feathers,
     and under his wings shalt thou trust:
     his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
⁵  Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night;
      nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
⁶  Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness;
       nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
⁷  A thousand shall fall at thy side,
      and ten thousand at thy right hand;
      but it shall not come nigh thee.
⁸  Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold
     and see the reward of the wicked.

⁹  Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge,
      even the most High, thy habitation;
¹⁰  There shall no evil befall thee,
       neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
¹¹  For he shall give his angels charge over thee,
       to keep thee in all thy ways.
¹²  They shall bear thee up in their hands,
      lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
¹³  Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder:
       the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

¹⁴  Because he hath set his love upon me,
        therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high,
       because he hath known my name.
¹⁵  He shall call upon me, and I will answer him:
      I will be with him in trouble;
      I will deliver him, and honour him.
¹⁶  With long life will I satisfy him,
       and shew him my salvation.

Do Whatever Jesus Tells You To Do! (11.15.21)

And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee. And the mother of Jesus was there. And Jesus and His disciples were both invited to the marriage.  And when they lacked wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, They have no wine.  Jesus said to her, Woman, what do I have to do with you? My hour has not yet come.  His mother said to the servants, Whatever He says to you, do it. 

- John 2:1-5  

 

Fellow Faith Believers,
Do you need a miracle? Reread the story of Jesus turning water into wine. Notice what Mary said to the attendants at the wedding reception: "Do whatever [Jesus] tells you." 

1. Do it even though: You're not in the right place. They were at a wedding, not a church when Jesus performed this miracle. Some of our greatest blessings will be at "other places," if we'll just be sensitive and obedient to GOD.
   
   
2. Do it even though: You've got a lot of problems. They'd run out of wine for their guests. How embarrassing. Too often our problems drive us away from Jesus instead of to Him. Miracles begin when we focus on GOD's power, instead of our problems.
   
   
3. Do it even though: You're not being encouraged. When Mary turned to Jesus for help, He tested her faith, saying, "Dear woman, that's not our problem," Jesus replied. "My time has not yet come." But she didn’t let that stop her. Instead of being discouraged, Mary laid hold of the possibility of a miracle, believed GOD, and received one.
   
   
4. Do it even though: You haven't walked with Christ very long. The servants who obeyed Jesus had just met Him. And His disciples had just started following Him. Yet they were all expected to obey Him. So are you.
   
   
5. Do it even though: You haven't yet seen Him work miracles in your life. This was Jesus' first miracle. They had to obey Him without the faith that comes from a previous track record. That's always challenging!
   
   
6. Do it even though: You don't understand the process. Why pour water into empty containers? Answer: give Jesus, what you've got and He'll give you back what you need. That's how to experience the miraculous!

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They who have ears, ought to hear. 
Hear what GOD, Our Father says: 

My Child,
Trust in My Word, and be obedient to the things I Speak to you.

I Promised to deliver.
And I Will. 

Do not be moved by what you see. It does not matter what the doctor says. It does not matter what the banker says. It does not matter what your situation looks like.  MY WORD is true. ALL My Promises are 'Yes & Amen.' 

Anything that speaks against My Promises is a lie, and you must not believe it. Allow Me to bring it all to pass.  Your job, Child, is to be obedient and stand firm on the sure foundation of My Word. Then speak by faith, I AM HEALED. I AM BLESSED. I AM DELIVERED. I HAVE THE FAVOR OF THE LORD UPON MY LIFE.

This day, lift up your voice and be thankful for breakthroughs in every area of your life. Meditate on My Promises to you, day and night.  Do it even though you may not feel like it.  Be obedient, and do it.  Offer a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; in the midst of your tribulations, and it will strengthen your faith.

Yes, I Want your praise; for I Inhabit the praises of My people. 

Praise Me, even though your heart may be broken. Proclaim your healing, even though the pain in your body dictates that you aren’t healed. Lay your problems on the altar this day; and even though you cannot see how you’re going to make it - shout GLORY HALLELUJAH!  Do it for Me.  Do it for you.  For when you fill your mouth with praise and thanksgiving, you are telling Me, by faith, that it is done.

Be obedient.
This day.
And do it for Me.
And, in turn, for you.



 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Deuteronomy 28: 1-2 - And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy GOD, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy GOD will set thee on high above all nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy GOD.

#ScriptureReflection - Proverbs 14:17-35 (11.14.21)

¹⁷  Short-tempered people do foolish things,
    and schemers are hated.

¹⁸  Simpletons are clothed with foolishness,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹  Evil people will bow before good people;
    the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.

²⁰  The poor are despised even by their neighbors,
    while the rich have many “friends.”

²¹  It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor;
    blessed are those who help the poor.

²²  If you plan to do evil, you will be lost;
    if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.

²³  Work brings profit,
    but mere talk leads to poverty!

²⁴  Wealth is a crown for the wise;
    the effort of fools yields only foolishness.

²⁵  A truthful witness saves lives,
    but a false witness is a traitor.

²⁶  Those who fear the Lord are secure;
    he will be a refuge for their children.

²⁷  Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain;
    it offers escape from the snares of death.

²⁸  A growing population is a king’s glory;
    a prince without subjects has nothing.

²⁹  People with understanding control their anger;
    a hot temper shows great foolishness.

³⁰  A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body;
    jealousy is like cancer in the bones.

³¹  Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,
    but helping the poor honors him.

³²  The wicked are crushed by disaster,
    but the godly have a refuge when they die.

³³  Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart;
    wisdom is not found among fools.

³⁴  Godliness makes a nation great,
    but sin is a disgrace to any people.

³⁵  A king rejoices in wise servants
    but is angry with those who disgrace him.

Source: NLT (New Living Translation)

Worry. Peace. Joy. Strike. Yes. Amen.... (11.13.21)

My Child,
"Why have some of you allowed worry to steal your peace and joy?

Even when I Bless those of you with what you ask, some of you still manage to find a way to worry about something (or someone) else. Stop that right now, Child.  Right NOW.  Stop it!!  For the enemy knows how to throw thoughts of worry and fear and create double-mindedness in your mind.  To cause you to lose sight of The Vision that I Have given you. For those of you afflicted in this area right now, you must not allow him to do that to you anymore.  Ever.  Today, Child.  Do not allow it.  Anymore.  Anymore.  It must end. It must.

You know that when you worry, you shut the door on faith, and in turn, you shut the door on Me. 

You KNOW this...   If the enemy can keep you frustrated and worried and questioning and anxious, your spirit will not have any peace. MY CHILD, I Did NOT give you a spirit of fear; nor am I The Author of confusion, nor dysfunction.

It is this simple, you must not allow untruths to have control.  

And you must not allow the enemy to have control. Too too many of My Children have allowed the enemy to have control, a foothold or a say, in your daily lives.  Why?  Why?  Do not hesitate to strike with "My Sword of the Spirit" at the very moment that you sense the enemy attempting to attack your mind, your body, your world, your family, your work, your relationships - in any and all area's of your life....  For that is all that it is, an attempt to attack, nothing more, nothing less.  I Have given you a mighty and effective weapon to defeat the enemy....   

My Name.
Use My Name!
It is time to strike.
It is time to strike DOWN everything and everyone that would come against you.

It is time to strike DOWN those moments that you are the one, who is coming against you.

For sometimes it is the enemy, or another person...  But sometimes is it you, coming against you......  Let Us be honest, Child.
 
My Child, let the enemy know that he can no longer touch your life.

You must not allow worry to take you off the path in which I Have Ordained. Start thinking about those things that are true and lovely (Philippians 4:8), and worry will leave you. You must learn to count it all joy (James 1:2), even in the face of trials and tribulations.

I Know, that at times it can seem a hard thing to do when things around you "appear" to be going wrong in the natural, are going wrong. However, remember weeping only endures for a night, but joy will come in the morning light (Psalm 30:5). I Promise it will.

My Child, I Know that for some of you, worry is a battle. However, the battle is not yours to fight; it is Mine. It is in the Heavenly realm, My Realm; and not in the earthly realm, your realm.  Have faith in Me. I Set you free from worry long ago, some of you seem to want to continue to hold on to the worry.  This is not of Me.  I Set you free from worry long ago.  So let it go. Trust in Me and you will be free to finish the course I Have Ordained for you. But as long as you hold onto the worry, as long as you continue to speak on it, as long as you let the worry have free reign in your mind and access to your Spirit - I Cannot condone, anoint nor take you to the next level as long as you give it "air time;" as long as you keep talking about it and thinking about it and mulling on it.  For those are your choices, and it is NOT My Choice for you.  So let go, and release it all to Me.  Release it all.....   I Have set you free from worry.  But you must let it go.  I cannot do that for you, Child.  

I Have made My Name known to you. You know Me.  And of course, I Know you.  And because I Have made My Name known to you, you should know better, Child.  I Wil wait for you, your mind, your words and your spirit; to return to who I Say that You Are.

And now, right now, allow My Peace to minister to your spirit, and keep your heart and mind safe. 

Let My Peace surround you, let My Angels minister to you, let My Love fully embrace you and keep you in perfect peace.  Yes, perfect peace. And as long as your heart and mind stays on Me, you will have Perfect Peace.  Child, stay in that anointing - and not all of what the world is showing you. 

And mind your conduct and your words. 
Take control of your thoughts. 

Trust in Me to see you through this.
I Will not fail you.
I Love you, My Precious Beautiful Brilliant Child.
I Always keep My Promises.
And ALL My Promises are "Yes & Amen."

Yes.

And Amen.

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Matthew 6:31-33 - Therefore, take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of GOD, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.

John 14:1 - Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in GOD, believe also in me. 

Philippians - 4:6-8 Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto GOD. And the peace of GOD, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 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. 
 

2 Timothy 1:7 - For GOD hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Isaiah 26:3 - Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. 

#ScriptureReflection - Proverbs 14:1-16 (11.12.21)

¹  A wise woman builds her home,
    but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

²  Those who follow the right path fear the Lord;
    those who take the wrong path despise him.

³  A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,
    but the words of the wise keep them safe.

⁴  Without oxen a stable stays clean,
    but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.

⁵  An honest witness does not lie;
    a false witness breathes lies.

⁶  A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it,
    but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.

⁷  Stay away from fools,
    for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.

⁸  The prudent understand where they are going,
    but fools deceive themselves.

⁹  Fools make fun of guilt,
    but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.

¹⁰  Each heart knows its own bitterness,
    and no one else can fully share its joy.

¹¹  The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
    but the tent of the godly will flourish.

¹²  There is a path before each person that seems right,
    but it ends in death.

¹³  Laughter can conceal a heavy heart,
    but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.

¹⁴  Backsliders get what they deserve;
    good people receive their reward.

¹⁵  Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!
    The prudent carefully consider their steps.

¹⁶  The wise are cautious and avoid danger;
    fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.

Source: NLT (New Living Translation)

#ScriptureReflection - Proverbs 9:13-18 (11.11.21)

 Folly Calls for a Hearing

¹³  The woman named Folly is brash.
    She is ignorant and doesn’t know it.
¹⁴  She sits in her doorway
    on the heights overlooking the city.
¹⁵  She calls out to men going by
    who are minding their own business.
¹⁶  “Come in with me,” she urges the simple.
    To those who lack good judgment, she says,
¹⁷  “Stolen water is refreshing;
    food eaten in secret tastes the best!”
¹⁸  But little do they know that the dead are there.
    Her guests are in the depths of the grave.

Source:  NLT (New Living Translation)