Thursday, March 26, 2009
PLEASE PRAY FOR ME
I am asking for prayer. I just don't feel well. I will have biopsies on Monday, 30th and then will see my lung doctor on April 7th. Please pray that I will regain some energy and strength and the biopsy will go well. Plese pray for the pain in the largest lump on my neck to subside, as well as the naseau to subside. Ask that my anxiety level be manageable so that I will not be crabby to those that I have to deal with and so I can handle being inside the scan equipment during my biopsy. Thank you so much.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Monday - day of prayer for Karen, Chad, Brea,
Read Leviticus chapter 19, verse 18. It says: "Forget about the wrong things people do to you. Do not try to get even. Love your neighbor as you love yourself."
Jesus is a good example of this verse. He does not hold our wrong doings against us. He doesn't even remember our sins, if we confess and repent of them. He showed his love for us by going through all the awful things he had to do to take our sins to the cross and they were crucified there with him. I love the song "It is Finished"! Especially the Gaither's version. When Jesus's life was given there on that cross, he said "It is Finished". What is finished. The fight between evil and good. Good has won. Praise God.
Read Ephesians 1:3-14. In verse 5 we read "Because of His love, God had already decided to make us (you, Karen) His own children through Jesus Christ. That was what He wanted and what pleased him, and it brings praise to God because of His wonderful Grace."
We all want relationships in which we are accepted, valued, and wanted. We desperately long for this, but seldom experience the "real thing". Countless stories are written about this. Lots of our novels we read are just this sort of story. We experience it all our lives. We want to be accepted. We want to be in the inner circle. We read of men and women who are driven to succeed because they believe the lie that says their value is determined by the quality and level of their performance.
For the Christian, none of this futile struggle is necessary because we have been chosen by God. We belong, we matter, we have been accepted. No longer outcasts or second-class citizens, we are part of His family. This is what God wants you to know, Karen!
God offers you a family of friends and friends who are family - His church. When you trust in Him and believe in Him, He not only pardons you; He places you in His family of friends.
God heals His family through His family. In the church (a body of Christians) we use our gifts to love one another, honor one another, and carry each other's burdens. (Is Jesus calling you to become an active member of a church near you?)
Lord, be with Karen in these days before and after her knee surgery. Guide the doctors who will be working on her knee. Protect her from any harm with the anesthesia. Help her with the recovery and rehab time. Also, Lord, give her the right tools to be able to lose some of the weight she has gained since leaving Montana. Bring her peace in her heart. Lead her to some women who can be her good friends there. Lead her to a good church full of loving, welcoming people, who will be brothers and sisters.
Be with Chad as he goes overseas to France. And help Brea in her school and her work. Bless Rick. Help Rudy find a good job.
In Jesus' name, I pray - AMEN
Jesus is a good example of this verse. He does not hold our wrong doings against us. He doesn't even remember our sins, if we confess and repent of them. He showed his love for us by going through all the awful things he had to do to take our sins to the cross and they were crucified there with him. I love the song "It is Finished"! Especially the Gaither's version. When Jesus's life was given there on that cross, he said "It is Finished". What is finished. The fight between evil and good. Good has won. Praise God.
Read Ephesians 1:3-14. In verse 5 we read "Because of His love, God had already decided to make us (you, Karen) His own children through Jesus Christ. That was what He wanted and what pleased him, and it brings praise to God because of His wonderful Grace."
We all want relationships in which we are accepted, valued, and wanted. We desperately long for this, but seldom experience the "real thing". Countless stories are written about this. Lots of our novels we read are just this sort of story. We experience it all our lives. We want to be accepted. We want to be in the inner circle. We read of men and women who are driven to succeed because they believe the lie that says their value is determined by the quality and level of their performance.
For the Christian, none of this futile struggle is necessary because we have been chosen by God. We belong, we matter, we have been accepted. No longer outcasts or second-class citizens, we are part of His family. This is what God wants you to know, Karen!
God offers you a family of friends and friends who are family - His church. When you trust in Him and believe in Him, He not only pardons you; He places you in His family of friends.
God heals His family through His family. In the church (a body of Christians) we use our gifts to love one another, honor one another, and carry each other's burdens. (Is Jesus calling you to become an active member of a church near you?)
Lord, be with Karen in these days before and after her knee surgery. Guide the doctors who will be working on her knee. Protect her from any harm with the anesthesia. Help her with the recovery and rehab time. Also, Lord, give her the right tools to be able to lose some of the weight she has gained since leaving Montana. Bring her peace in her heart. Lead her to some women who can be her good friends there. Lead her to a good church full of loving, welcoming people, who will be brothers and sisters.
Be with Chad as he goes overseas to France. And help Brea in her school and her work. Bless Rick. Help Rudy find a good job.
In Jesus' name, I pray - AMEN
Sunday - day of prayer for Kay and Russ
March 22, 2009
2 Timothy 2:8 "Remember the Good News 'Jesus Christ risen from the dead.'"
When times get hard - remember Jesus
When people don't listen - remember Jesus
When tears come - remember Jesus
When disappointment comes - remember Jesus
Remember the eyes of God that wept human tears. Jesus has experienced anything we could ever go through. Remember those times.
Rejoice and be thankful! As you walk though your days - walk with Me. Practice trusting and thanking Me all along the way. I do My greatest works through and for people with grateful, trusting hearts.
Lord, we ask you to bring forth that perfect job for Russ - and soon! We pray that he not grow discouraged and give up trying. We pray that you be in the job hunt with him. We pray that he not pass up that perfect chance.
We also ask, Lord, for Kay's boss a tendering of his heart. Help him to think before he speaks and yells and puts her and everyone down. She does a good job. Help him to know how far a simple "thank you - good job" will go.
We pray for Russ's dad, who is in the hospital in Denver with internal bleeding. Help the medical community to be able to diagnose his condition and find the problem and cause of the bleeding.
We thank you, Lord, for all you've done and all you will do for these two, your precious children.
2 Timothy 2:8 "Remember the Good News 'Jesus Christ risen from the dead.'"
When times get hard - remember Jesus
When people don't listen - remember Jesus
When tears come - remember Jesus
When disappointment comes - remember Jesus
Remember the eyes of God that wept human tears. Jesus has experienced anything we could ever go through. Remember those times.
Rejoice and be thankful! As you walk though your days - walk with Me. Practice trusting and thanking Me all along the way. I do My greatest works through and for people with grateful, trusting hearts.
Lord, we ask you to bring forth that perfect job for Russ - and soon! We pray that he not grow discouraged and give up trying. We pray that you be in the job hunt with him. We pray that he not pass up that perfect chance.
We also ask, Lord, for Kay's boss a tendering of his heart. Help him to think before he speaks and yells and puts her and everyone down. She does a good job. Help him to know how far a simple "thank you - good job" will go.
We pray for Russ's dad, who is in the hospital in Denver with internal bleeding. Help the medical community to be able to diagnose his condition and find the problem and cause of the bleeding.
We thank you, Lord, for all you've done and all you will do for these two, your precious children.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Saturday - day of prayer for Brian and Diane
March 21st. Isaiah chapter 12 is 2 hymns of Thanksgiving. Read the whole chapter. Verses 5 and 6 say "Sing praise to the Lord, because he has done great things.
Let all the world know what He has done.
Shout and sing for joy, because the Holy One of Israel does great things before your eyes!"
And the last psalm in the book of psalms - psalm 150:
"Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his temple;
praise Him in his mighty heaven.
Praise Him for His strength;
praise Him for His greatness.
Praise Him with trumpet blasts; (and trombones, too!)
praise Him with harps and lyres.
Praise Him with tambourines and dancing;
praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes.
Praise Him with loud cymbals;
praise Him with crashing cymbals.
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord!"
And then God spoke this word for you:
"Remember that I am your song. I want you to share my joy, living in my presence. Rejoice as we journey together toward my heavenly home; join me in singing my song".
Let all the world know what He has done.
Shout and sing for joy, because the Holy One of Israel does great things before your eyes!"
And the last psalm in the book of psalms - psalm 150:
"Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his temple;
praise Him in his mighty heaven.
Praise Him for His strength;
praise Him for His greatness.
Praise Him with trumpet blasts; (and trombones, too!)
praise Him with harps and lyres.
Praise Him with tambourines and dancing;
praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes.
Praise Him with loud cymbals;
praise Him with crashing cymbals.
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord!"
And then God spoke this word for you:
"Remember that I am your song. I want you to share my joy, living in my presence. Rejoice as we journey together toward my heavenly home; join me in singing my song".
#9 - Respect (for self, others, authority)
The Biblical Virtue prayer: "Father, grant that we may show proper respect to everyone as your word commands" 1 Peter 2:17 - "Show respect for all people: Love the brothers and sisters of God's family, respect God, honor the King (our president)".
In Matthew 18, verses 10 through 14 we read of a Lost Sheep:
"Be careful. Don't think these little children are worth nothing. I tell you that they have angels in heaven who are always with my Father in heaven.
If a man has a hundred sheep but one of the sheep gets lost, he will leave the other ninety-nine on the hill and go look for the lost sheep. I tell you, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that were never lost. In the same way, your Father in heaven does not want any of His children to be lost".
When Jesus told this story, I bet some of the people who were listening wiped away a tear because they knew how it feels to be lost among the crowd. Jesus wants us to understand that we have a Father who sees and cares for each one of his children--that we are all equally valuable to Him.
No one is useless to God. No one, at any point in his life, is useless to God--not a little child, not the unattractive, not the clumsy, not the tired, not the discouraged. God uses His children. He values us just because we are His children. His value system is not based on the Ph.D. after our name or the amount of money in our bank account. We have value simply because we are. In the eyes of God, every human has value simply because he or she is the creation of the almighty God. YOU ARE WORTHWHILE!!! Respect yourself. Respect others, as they are also children of an almighty God. And respect authority that God Himself has placed in your life for your good. Pray always for one another and for our president, parents, bosses, teachers - anyone in authority over you.
In Matthew 18, verses 10 through 14 we read of a Lost Sheep:
"Be careful. Don't think these little children are worth nothing. I tell you that they have angels in heaven who are always with my Father in heaven.
If a man has a hundred sheep but one of the sheep gets lost, he will leave the other ninety-nine on the hill and go look for the lost sheep. I tell you, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that were never lost. In the same way, your Father in heaven does not want any of His children to be lost".
When Jesus told this story, I bet some of the people who were listening wiped away a tear because they knew how it feels to be lost among the crowd. Jesus wants us to understand that we have a Father who sees and cares for each one of his children--that we are all equally valuable to Him.
No one is useless to God. No one, at any point in his life, is useless to God--not a little child, not the unattractive, not the clumsy, not the tired, not the discouraged. God uses His children. He values us just because we are His children. His value system is not based on the Ph.D. after our name or the amount of money in our bank account. We have value simply because we are. In the eyes of God, every human has value simply because he or she is the creation of the almighty God. YOU ARE WORTHWHILE!!! Respect yourself. Respect others, as they are also children of an almighty God. And respect authority that God Himself has placed in your life for your good. Pray always for one another and for our president, parents, bosses, teachers - anyone in authority over you.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Friday - day of prayer for Debbie
March 20, 2009
I got this while in prayer today, and felt like there is an urgency about it. It's time to be ready! Some of this is for Debbie, and I'll point that out as it comes, but part of it is for all of us. A warning for us!
Read Zechariah, Chapter 14, verses 1-4. I know this was written for a time long before our time, and for the city of Jeruselum, but I do believe God speaks these words to us and to our nation today.
In the introduction to Zechariah in my bible this is what it says:
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You wake with a start, sweating profusely. You aren't sure what the dream was about, you just know it was bad. You remember trying to run in the dream, but not being able to move your legs. It was pure fantasy, but it felt real and it was enough to wake you up.
Dreams can be caused by indigestion, anxiety, desires, concerns, and other mental emotional conditions. Dreams can be fun, entertaining, and even enlightening. But they can also invoke fear, stress, and outright terror.
Zechariah, God's prophet in Jerusalem more than five hundred years before Christ, had a series of nighttime experiences that kept him awake for a week. More than mere dreams, these were visions of God's future plans for His people, including a description of the Messiah. Through these visions God gave his message to Zechariah, who then faithfully relayed them to his family, friends, neighbors, countrymen . . . and us.
As you read Zechariah, take hope in knowing that God controls the future, YOUR future, and that the King is coming. Then get a good night's sleep.
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After I read those first 4 verses, I prayed and prayed and prayed. These are the words I received, and I believe they are words from the Lord. Please help me discern what I heard.
"The storm is coming - be ready. Get ready - be prepared. 2 Corinthians 6:2 "NOW is the day of salvation!" PRAY!!!! Read Matthew 24. Verse 21 says "Terrible times are coming - a time of tribulation like no other".
(This next part is what the Lord answered for Debbie's prayer - Mark 16:15. "Tell everyone - proclaim the gospel!" (For all of us, too)
Matthew 23: 36, 37 (read all of chapter 23) "All of this will be the fate of the present generation" "How often have I yearned to gather your children (and I'm thinking of Dad in this, too) as a mother bird gathers her young under her wings, but you refused me" vs 39 - "I tell you, you will not see me until you declare "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." My thoughts on this - when we accept Jesus as our savior, then we declare "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord" and we are gathered under his wing.
This is how we need to prepare. Come to Jesus - accept Him as your Lord and Savior - then batten down the hatches! The storm is here, and getting worse!
Psalm 50 verses 1-15 for Debbie. Read those verses. Encouraging words, for sure.
The Lord says: "My spirit is able to work more freely through you in a spirit of thanksgiving. Always have an attitude of gratitude. I shower you with many blessings daily, but sometimes you don't notice them. When you are stuck in a negative focus, you don't see me or my gifts. So, in faith, always be thankful for whatever is pre-occupying your mind. This will clear away anything blocking you from finding me. I'm always with you - always blessing you - you need to live in thanksgiving for all things - praise (thanksgiving) will bring you out of your bondages, your prisons, into freedom in ME!!!!
I got this while in prayer today, and felt like there is an urgency about it. It's time to be ready! Some of this is for Debbie, and I'll point that out as it comes, but part of it is for all of us. A warning for us!
Read Zechariah, Chapter 14, verses 1-4. I know this was written for a time long before our time, and for the city of Jeruselum, but I do believe God speaks these words to us and to our nation today.
In the introduction to Zechariah in my bible this is what it says:
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You wake with a start, sweating profusely. You aren't sure what the dream was about, you just know it was bad. You remember trying to run in the dream, but not being able to move your legs. It was pure fantasy, but it felt real and it was enough to wake you up.
Dreams can be caused by indigestion, anxiety, desires, concerns, and other mental emotional conditions. Dreams can be fun, entertaining, and even enlightening. But they can also invoke fear, stress, and outright terror.
Zechariah, God's prophet in Jerusalem more than five hundred years before Christ, had a series of nighttime experiences that kept him awake for a week. More than mere dreams, these were visions of God's future plans for His people, including a description of the Messiah. Through these visions God gave his message to Zechariah, who then faithfully relayed them to his family, friends, neighbors, countrymen . . . and us.
As you read Zechariah, take hope in knowing that God controls the future, YOUR future, and that the King is coming. Then get a good night's sleep.
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After I read those first 4 verses, I prayed and prayed and prayed. These are the words I received, and I believe they are words from the Lord. Please help me discern what I heard.
"The storm is coming - be ready. Get ready - be prepared. 2 Corinthians 6:2 "NOW is the day of salvation!" PRAY!!!! Read Matthew 24. Verse 21 says "Terrible times are coming - a time of tribulation like no other".
(This next part is what the Lord answered for Debbie's prayer - Mark 16:15. "Tell everyone - proclaim the gospel!" (For all of us, too)
Matthew 23: 36, 37 (read all of chapter 23) "All of this will be the fate of the present generation" "How often have I yearned to gather your children (and I'm thinking of Dad in this, too) as a mother bird gathers her young under her wings, but you refused me" vs 39 - "I tell you, you will not see me until you declare "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." My thoughts on this - when we accept Jesus as our savior, then we declare "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord" and we are gathered under his wing.
This is how we need to prepare. Come to Jesus - accept Him as your Lord and Savior - then batten down the hatches! The storm is here, and getting worse!
Psalm 50 verses 1-15 for Debbie. Read those verses. Encouraging words, for sure.
The Lord says: "My spirit is able to work more freely through you in a spirit of thanksgiving. Always have an attitude of gratitude. I shower you with many blessings daily, but sometimes you don't notice them. When you are stuck in a negative focus, you don't see me or my gifts. So, in faith, always be thankful for whatever is pre-occupying your mind. This will clear away anything blocking you from finding me. I'm always with you - always blessing you - you need to live in thanksgiving for all things - praise (thanksgiving) will bring you out of your bondages, your prisons, into freedom in ME!!!!
Biblical Virtue # 8 - Mercy
Prayer: "God, help us always to be merciful, just as our Father is merciful" Luke 6:36.
During this time of lent, God's mercy is so much on our minds as we meditate on the readings and the stations of the cross and all that we do to prepare for the glorious resurrection of our Lord, Jesus. Because God is so merciful and loves us so much, He sent his only begotten son to die on the cross for our salvation. He had mercy on our souls. Thank God. What do you suppose would be our plight if He hadn't gone through with this plan. Have you watched the movie "The Passion of Christ". This is a good time to watch it, and feel it, and pray it. Especially good to watch between noon and 3:00 on Good Friday. A hard one to watch, but it really portrays what Our Lord went through for US!!!! Don't you wonder why? Why would he do that for us. And He did it while we were still sinners! And still does. Our God is a merciful God. He asks that we have mercy on others, just as He has mercy for us!
"Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner. And have mercy on the whole world!"
During this time of lent, God's mercy is so much on our minds as we meditate on the readings and the stations of the cross and all that we do to prepare for the glorious resurrection of our Lord, Jesus. Because God is so merciful and loves us so much, He sent his only begotten son to die on the cross for our salvation. He had mercy on our souls. Thank God. What do you suppose would be our plight if He hadn't gone through with this plan. Have you watched the movie "The Passion of Christ". This is a good time to watch it, and feel it, and pray it. Especially good to watch between noon and 3:00 on Good Friday. A hard one to watch, but it really portrays what Our Lord went through for US!!!! Don't you wonder why? Why would he do that for us. And He did it while we were still sinners! And still does. Our God is a merciful God. He asks that we have mercy on others, just as He has mercy for us!
"Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner. And have mercy on the whole world!"
Thursday: Prayer for Chuck and Deedle
March 19, 2009 - Kai's 1st birthday. I know it is very hard for you that she is not there for you to celebrate her 1st year with. She has moved to Denver with her parents. I am praying for her especially today. Dear Lord - Bless Kai. She is such a beautiful, precious, special gift from you. Guard and protect her there in Denver. Let no harm befall her. Help her parents to know you as their Lord and Savior. Touch all of their lives and bring them joy, peace and love. Thank you as you work in their lives, Lord Jesus. Help Chuck and Deedle as they cannot have her around and watch her grow and become a 2-year old. She is always in your heart, Lord, and she's always in our hearts! Thank you, Jesus.
For Chuck and Deedle: Colossians 1 verse 27 - "God decided to let you know this rich and glorious secret which He has for all people. This secret is Christ Himself, who is in you. He is our only hope for glory." This is what drives you on. You are full of Christ - full of His spirit - full of hope for the glory that is yours at the end of the journey.
1 Corinthians 6:17 - "Anyone who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him." And verse 20 - "You are not your own property - you have been bought and paid for. That is why you should use your body for the glory of God."
God's word to you:
I am speaking to you from the depths of your soul. Feel and hear Me speaking words of peace, assuring you of My love. I do not accuse you - that is not my voice. My voice is gentle and full of love, lifting you up. My spirit will be a voice of correction out of love - no crushing words of shame and guilt. I live within you. You are filled with the light of My presence. Don't dim the light with worries or fears. I am with you - ALWAYS!
(This could be encouragement and word for any one who feels God's spirit speaking to their hearts. Please share.)
For Chuck and Deedle: Colossians 1 verse 27 - "God decided to let you know this rich and glorious secret which He has for all people. This secret is Christ Himself, who is in you. He is our only hope for glory." This is what drives you on. You are full of Christ - full of His spirit - full of hope for the glory that is yours at the end of the journey.
1 Corinthians 6:17 - "Anyone who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him." And verse 20 - "You are not your own property - you have been bought and paid for. That is why you should use your body for the glory of God."
God's word to you:
I am speaking to you from the depths of your soul. Feel and hear Me speaking words of peace, assuring you of My love. I do not accuse you - that is not my voice. My voice is gentle and full of love, lifting you up. My spirit will be a voice of correction out of love - no crushing words of shame and guilt. I live within you. You are filled with the light of My presence. Don't dim the light with worries or fears. I am with you - ALWAYS!
(This could be encouragement and word for any one who feels God's spirit speaking to their hearts. Please share.)
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Joan update
Mary Ellen and Jean talked to Joan this morning. She told them she is going home today! She just had her surgery yesterday. She should be going to a rehab place for recovery and PT. But they have no bed for her, so they sent her home! Donna is flying to Billings in the a.m. to help her. Please keep Joan in your prayers - and thank you for the prayers already. She seems to be doing great says Shirley and Jean. Also, Donna could use some prayers also. I know they'd like cards. Send to the address I gave you yesterday.
Prayer Request for Brea
Remember when Brea had a fender bender the day before I moved to NY, It was Nov 7th, 2007. She hit a 70 yr old woman. THe woman did not go in the ambulence. Brea never thought anything of it and was relieved she did not hurt anyone. Well, yesterday, Brea's insurance company called Rick and told him she is sueing them for all the hospital bills for 2 yrs. Brea called me very upset. I am not sure what is going to happen, but please pray for this situation to work out.
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Today's prayer for Linda, Josh, Jeremy, Jade, Dennis and Jim
Psalm 37:23-28 for Linda and boys
"The Lord guides your steps, they are sure and He takes pleasure in your progress;
You may fall, but never fatally - since the Lord supports you by the hand.
Never yield to evil, practise good, and you will have an everlasting home
For the Lord loves what is right, and never deserts His faithful ones"
Vs 29 God speaking to Dennis and Jim
"Criminals and those who do wrong will perish once and for all,
The just and virtuous will have the land for their own, and make it their home
forever." (Jim and Dennis have lost such a treasure of their wife and family and
their home!)
Vs 39 and 40 for Linda
"HE is your shelter when trouble comes. The Lord helps and rescues you,
He saves you because you take refuge in Him."
And then this message for you and the boys: "You are mine - forever - even into eternity. You are secure and safe in Me! Even if you fall as you go through life, I will never let go of your hand. As you go through this day, be on the lookout for all that I am doing. Know that my way is perfect. Trust Me! Walk close with me. I am here."
These scripture words and this message seem to be speaking of being protected from Dennis when he gets out of jail and Warm Springs, and protection from any harm Jim can do. . . For you and your boys - and for all who are involved!
Thank you, Lord, for these words of encouragement and courage. Thank you for allowing us to know that you are a just and merciful God, and will protect those who do right. Thank you, Lord!
(I'm sure these scriptures and message are meant for anyone who reads this!)
"The Lord guides your steps, they are sure and He takes pleasure in your progress;
You may fall, but never fatally - since the Lord supports you by the hand.
Never yield to evil, practise good, and you will have an everlasting home
For the Lord loves what is right, and never deserts His faithful ones"
Vs 29 God speaking to Dennis and Jim
"Criminals and those who do wrong will perish once and for all,
The just and virtuous will have the land for their own, and make it their home
forever." (Jim and Dennis have lost such a treasure of their wife and family and
their home!)
Vs 39 and 40 for Linda
"HE is your shelter when trouble comes. The Lord helps and rescues you,
He saves you because you take refuge in Him."
And then this message for you and the boys: "You are mine - forever - even into eternity. You are secure and safe in Me! Even if you fall as you go through life, I will never let go of your hand. As you go through this day, be on the lookout for all that I am doing. Know that my way is perfect. Trust Me! Walk close with me. I am here."
These scripture words and this message seem to be speaking of being protected from Dennis when he gets out of jail and Warm Springs, and protection from any harm Jim can do. . . For you and your boys - and for all who are involved!
Thank you, Lord, for these words of encouragement and courage. Thank you for allowing us to know that you are a just and merciful God, and will protect those who do right. Thank you, Lord!
(I'm sure these scriptures and message are meant for anyone who reads this!)
Prayer Tuesdays
Tuesdays are the day I pray for Janet, Eric, Kailey, and Arjay
On Tuesday 2/24/09: Janet - you are a joy! Wait it out - but keep on doing what you know is right - keep your joy - God's answer is coming! Don't give up! Isaiah 61:7 - Everlasting joy shall be yours. Hebrews 10:30-31 - Keep doing what is right.
On Tues, Mar 3 - for Arjay - Same as for your mom - wait it out. Don't give up! Trust in ME, says the Lord.
On Tues, Mar 10 - This scripture for Janet:
Isaiah 49:13-25 (My version)
vs 13 - "Sing out, O heavens, and rejoice, O earth, break forth into song, you mountains" (Listen, Janet for the song). For the Lord comforts you, Janet and He shows mercy to you and your family." But Janet replies
vs 14 - "The Lord has forgotten me; I am not important to Him - He doesn't know I'm here"!
vs 15 - "Can a mother forget her baby? Be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even if she should forget, I will never forget you.
vs 16 - See, Janet, I have written your name on the palm of my hand"
vs 23 1/2 - You shall know that I am the Lord, and those who hope in me shall never be disappointed."
vs 25 1/2 - I, myself, says the Lord, will fight with those who fight you, and I, myself will save your children!"
Wow - what more can we ask for as an answer to prayer for you and yours!
On Tuesday 2/24/09: Janet - you are a joy! Wait it out - but keep on doing what you know is right - keep your joy - God's answer is coming! Don't give up! Isaiah 61:7 - Everlasting joy shall be yours. Hebrews 10:30-31 - Keep doing what is right.
On Tues, Mar 3 - for Arjay - Same as for your mom - wait it out. Don't give up! Trust in ME, says the Lord.
On Tues, Mar 10 - This scripture for Janet:
Isaiah 49:13-25 (My version)
vs 13 - "Sing out, O heavens, and rejoice, O earth, break forth into song, you mountains" (Listen, Janet for the song). For the Lord comforts you, Janet and He shows mercy to you and your family." But Janet replies
vs 14 - "The Lord has forgotten me; I am not important to Him - He doesn't know I'm here"!
vs 15 - "Can a mother forget her baby? Be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even if she should forget, I will never forget you.
vs 16 - See, Janet, I have written your name on the palm of my hand"
vs 23 1/2 - You shall know that I am the Lord, and those who hope in me shall never be disappointed."
vs 25 1/2 - I, myself, says the Lord, will fight with those who fight you, and I, myself will save your children!"
Wow - what more can we ask for as an answer to prayer for you and yours!
Prayers, please
Please pray for Chuck and Deedle. They are very sick and have missed a couple of days of work.
Pray for Joan Kimmet. She has knee replacement surgery on Monday. Ouch!
Pray for me. I have cataract surgery at 6:45 a.m. Mainly, pray that I can wake up that early.
Thanks, everyone.
Lonnie
Pray for Joan Kimmet. She has knee replacement surgery on Monday. Ouch!
Pray for me. I have cataract surgery at 6:45 a.m. Mainly, pray that I can wake up that early.
Thanks, everyone.
Lonnie
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Prayer for Karen
Monday, March 9 - prayer for Karen, Rudy, Rick, Chad and Brea
This word seems to be for Karen today, but it is also for any of us. "Rest in my presence. The world around you is spinning faster and faster and more and more complicated. Rest in my presence - a cushion of calm awaits you there. Go there - and go there often - for this is where you are energized; filled with my love, joy, and peace. Learn to depend on me. Find your completeness in me. Help others without using them to meet your own needs. Live in the light of my presence, and your light will shine brightly into the lives of others." Read Galatians Chapter 5, verse 22
This word seems to be for Karen today, but it is also for any of us. "Rest in my presence. The world around you is spinning faster and faster and more and more complicated. Rest in my presence - a cushion of calm awaits you there. Go there - and go there often - for this is where you are energized; filled with my love, joy, and peace. Learn to depend on me. Find your completeness in me. Help others without using them to meet your own needs. Live in the light of my presence, and your light will shine brightly into the lives of others." Read Galatians Chapter 5, verse 22
My prayer
I pray for all the prayer requests I receive every day. But, I also pray for each of my kids on their own specific day - 7 kids, 7 days in a week - so I pray for Kay and Russ on SUNDAY, Karen, Chad, Brea, Rudy, Rick on MONDAY, Janet, Eric, Arjay and Kailey on TUESDAY, etc, etc, etc . . . . and then I also include everyone in each day, as the Lord reminds me to pray and brings names to my mind as I pray. I'd like to start sharing what I receive during these prayer times here. Maybe this will be helpful to more than just the one I am praying for for that day. I will post them with the name of the one I am receiving the message for, but please put your name in there as you hear a word for you, too!
This will be my first posting.
On March 8 - Sunday - praying for a job for Russ:
God says: "Thank you for returning to church! You honor me, and I will repay you!
I am always communicating with you - always! To find me and hear my voice, you must seek me above all else. Anything you desire more than me becomes an idol. Instead of trying on your own to achieve your goal, talk to me about it. If the goal fits into my plans for you, I will help you reach it. If it is contrary to my will for you, I will gradually change the desire of your heart. SEEK ME FIRST AND THEN THE REST OF YOUR LIFE WILL FALL INTO PLACE PIECE BY PIECE." Read Matthew Chapter 6 and 1st Chronicles Chapter 16, verse 11. Pray the chaplet of Mercy. I gave it to you, Kay, along with the rosary for Christmas. GOD IS GOING TO SEE YOU THROUGH!!!
This will be my first posting.
On March 8 - Sunday - praying for a job for Russ:
God says: "Thank you for returning to church! You honor me, and I will repay you!
I am always communicating with you - always! To find me and hear my voice, you must seek me above all else. Anything you desire more than me becomes an idol. Instead of trying on your own to achieve your goal, talk to me about it. If the goal fits into my plans for you, I will help you reach it. If it is contrary to my will for you, I will gradually change the desire of your heart. SEEK ME FIRST AND THEN THE REST OF YOUR LIFE WILL FALL INTO PLACE PIECE BY PIECE." Read Matthew Chapter 6 and 1st Chronicles Chapter 16, verse 11. Pray the chaplet of Mercy. I gave it to you, Kay, along with the rosary for Christmas. GOD IS GOING TO SEE YOU THROUGH!!!
Monday, March 9, 2009
#8 - Mercy
"May we always be merciful, full of compassion, just as The Father is merciful" - Luke 6:36.
The bible is so full of this prayer. Mercy! Lord have mercy! Lord, have mercy on our land, our nation, our family, me! And even - Lord have mercy on my enemies! It's amazing as I was studying this virtue in the scriptures how connected all the virtues are to each other! Salvation - Grace - Love - honesty and integrity - self control - justice - and now mercy. Do you see the connection as you read the words? I've read somewhere before that grace is getting what you DON'T deserve, and mercy is NOT getting what you DO deserve. As we think of it, how true it is!
Our God is so merciful and good. He has so much patience with the people He created. Such wonderful mercy. Hard to even fathom it! And we are called to do the same! Oh my. Throughout history, we can see how merciful our God has been. We see it all through the bible. The bible is so full of all these virtues.
All of us, with some thought, could come up with many of our own stories of how Christ has shown us mercy in our lives. Offering hope when we felt hopeless, forgiveness when we felt unforgivable, and healing when we were broken. But then, that has always been the heart of Christ. Just look at the New Testament! And the old testament, too. Mercy and compassion everywhere. Read Psalm 51 - "Have mercy on me, oh Lord", Read Psalm 74 - a nation in trouble prays for God's mercy. Read Psalm 78 - read how God always had mercy on His people! Matthew 9:36 says, "He felt great pity for the crowds that came, because their problems were so great and they didn't know where to go for help. They were like sheep without a shepherd." In Mark 8:2-3 Jesus again shows compassion and mercy: "I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat." There are many, many stories in the bible of God's mercy. In fact, everything about Jesus's ministery was about mercy. Again and again he put the concerns and feeling of others above himself. Then finally, in the greatest and most merciful act of all human history, Jesus went to the cross, taking all of our mistakes upon himself and making an eternity in heaven, with Our Father, possible for all of us.
With such an example of mercy as our Lord, how can we not hunger for a closer relationship with him? If we love him, how can we not strive to be there for one another as he has been there for us? Our Lord is the very face of compassion and mercy. Let us show this same compassion and mercy to all we come in touch with, so that all will know that he is a wonderful, merciful Savior.
Maybe we can share the many different ways we've been shown mercy and compassion by our Lord. And by those in our lives.
Here is a challenge for us - "You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate." (Luke 6:36)
And a promise - "God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy."
Matthew 5:7
The bible is so full of this prayer. Mercy! Lord have mercy! Lord, have mercy on our land, our nation, our family, me! And even - Lord have mercy on my enemies! It's amazing as I was studying this virtue in the scriptures how connected all the virtues are to each other! Salvation - Grace - Love - honesty and integrity - self control - justice - and now mercy. Do you see the connection as you read the words? I've read somewhere before that grace is getting what you DON'T deserve, and mercy is NOT getting what you DO deserve. As we think of it, how true it is!
Our God is so merciful and good. He has so much patience with the people He created. Such wonderful mercy. Hard to even fathom it! And we are called to do the same! Oh my. Throughout history, we can see how merciful our God has been. We see it all through the bible. The bible is so full of all these virtues.
All of us, with some thought, could come up with many of our own stories of how Christ has shown us mercy in our lives. Offering hope when we felt hopeless, forgiveness when we felt unforgivable, and healing when we were broken. But then, that has always been the heart of Christ. Just look at the New Testament! And the old testament, too. Mercy and compassion everywhere. Read Psalm 51 - "Have mercy on me, oh Lord", Read Psalm 74 - a nation in trouble prays for God's mercy. Read Psalm 78 - read how God always had mercy on His people! Matthew 9:36 says, "He felt great pity for the crowds that came, because their problems were so great and they didn't know where to go for help. They were like sheep without a shepherd." In Mark 8:2-3 Jesus again shows compassion and mercy: "I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat." There are many, many stories in the bible of God's mercy. In fact, everything about Jesus's ministery was about mercy. Again and again he put the concerns and feeling of others above himself. Then finally, in the greatest and most merciful act of all human history, Jesus went to the cross, taking all of our mistakes upon himself and making an eternity in heaven, with Our Father, possible for all of us.
With such an example of mercy as our Lord, how can we not hunger for a closer relationship with him? If we love him, how can we not strive to be there for one another as he has been there for us? Our Lord is the very face of compassion and mercy. Let us show this same compassion and mercy to all we come in touch with, so that all will know that he is a wonderful, merciful Savior.
Maybe we can share the many different ways we've been shown mercy and compassion by our Lord. And by those in our lives.
Here is a challenge for us - "You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate." (Luke 6:36)
And a promise - "God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy."
Matthew 5:7
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