God (G) – Do not underestimate you – Do not disdain Do not focus on you – I am BIG in this – this is a vehicle for Holy Spirit to have his way in hearts – this is not about you – this is about me in you – stop doing and just be – let me
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All Jesus Day
Thank you, Lord, – show us your way in this – Thank you for your love and care and protection. Thank you for hope. Thank you for peace that surpasses understanding. Thank you for miracles and kisses. Thank you, Lord. John 14:27 (TPT) “I leave the gift of peace with you – my peace. Not the kind of
Read More“Oh How Good God Is For You Today”
On a winter morning in my sunroom… Beth (B) – Lord, help me to my new rhythm – the rhythm of my day – What would you like to gaze on today? I am enjoying my hot coffee Lord and my lap warmer and blanket. I am thankful for the flowering plants. I had no idea the impatiens
Read MoreDust
One day as I observed the thick layer of dust on every surface in my home… Dust is my friend. It shows me that I don’t value it. I don’t measure it. I don’t get run by it. The exterior doesn’t run the interior. The interior is in charge. The unseen. The unobservable. The inner being. The hidden.
Read MoreBare and Naked
John 5:6 (TPT) When Jesus saw him lying there, he knew that the man had been crippled for a long time. So Jesus said to him, “Do you truly long to be healed?” (Footnote: Jesus is asking the crippled man if he is ready to abandon how he sees himself and now receive the faith for his healing.)
Read MoreOverwhelm Me
1 John 3:2 (TPT) Beloved, we are God’s children right now; however, it is not yet apparent what we will become. But we do know that when it is finally made visible, we will be just like him, for we will see him as he truly is. Beth (B) – It’s interesting to think about Lord – the
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Philippians 4:7-8 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Beth (B) – I want
Read MoreThe Lie of Neglect (Part Two)
1 John 3:18 (GNT) My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action. B – Yikes, back to the ‘I love you’ – not just words and talk. How I have longed for the words and talk to be true even when the actions have contradicted.
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