I WALK IN DARKNESS THIS DAY YET I SEE A GREAT LIGHT LEADING ME.
Isaiah 9:2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness.
I AM CONVINCED THAT MY BEAUTIFUL GOD WILL FINISH WHAT HE STARTED IN ME.
Isaiah 10:21 The ragtag remnant—what's left of Jacob—will come back to the Strong God...The Master, God-of-the-Angel-Armies, will finish here what he started all over the globe.
THE GOD WHO HOVERED OVER DARKNESS IN GENESIS 1, STILL HOVERS THIS LAST DAY IN JULY TO GIVE DIRECTION AND BUILD STRENGTH. THAT'S A PROMISE. STANDING IN AWED ATTENTION!
Isaiah 11:2-5 The life-giving Spirit of God will hover over him, the Spirit that brings wisdom and understanding, The Spirit that gives direction and builds strength, the Spirit that instills knowledge and Fear-of-God...His words will bring everyone to awed attention.
I CAN KNOW SOMETHING TODAY FROM THIS PROPHET THAT I DIDN'T KNOW YESTERDAY. EVERY DAY HOLDS SHIFTS IN LIVING KNOWLEDGE FROM A GOOD GOD, OCEAN-DEEP AND OCEAN-WIDE SHIFTS INTO KNOWLEDGE.
Isaiah 11:9 The whole earth will be brimming with knowing God-Alive, living knowledge of God ocean-deep, ocean-wide. Here's a shift for me: "Faith to believe God is good in any circumstance and love that pays any price to bless another both spring from hope." 66 LL
May God be your Strength and Song today.
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Last night as I was praying for some in my extended family and all they are going thru.the words from Come thou Fount Come Thou King..."I once was in utter darkness till You came and set me, now my heart has a new song and my heart has found a home". This maybe going around in my head for a few days...as I ponder on the darkness that I once was in and how I NEVER feel alone anymore, because I know He is right here with me. My heart broke into a million pieces for these and those who walk in utter darkness and stumble around with NO hope and there is an answer just waiting for them...and they would NO longer walk and stumble with no direction, they would have His marvelous light leading them and filling them with joy even when things were bad here on earth. Oh, the joy that we can experience in the midst of struggle because His light penetrated our darkness and set us free. Blessings on all this week end..
ReplyDeleteMary Lou, I have that song on my iPod in at least three different versions. I am too prone to wander. You are such a sweet and compassionate woman!
ReplyDeleteThank you for praying for me this week, you guys! I'm doing a lot better now. I so believe in the power of prayer!
Love you,
Ang
Hi Pearls....I have a prayer request. If you don't like to pray for pets please disregard. But my son's dog has been his constant companion through the last 5 years and he is critically ill. "Rebel" is throwing up bile and blood and is in a lot of pain the last few days. They think he may have been poisoned. My son is moving this weekend and has a crazy voodoo neighbor that has told him to watch his back. Anyway, here he is moving away from that awful situation and it's possible the neighbor did this horrible thing. Mike and I are in Maine and are just getting phone updates at this point. Lauren went to Austin to help Greg move, but it's almost impossible with Rebel being so sick in the vet hospital. Your prayers are so very much appreciated, for Greg, for the neighbor, for the black labrador, Rebel, all to be okay and for strength for this puppy and son of mine. Thanks, y'all. We love this dog so much. And it's such a hard time right now with everything else going on. And if it's a hate crime from the neighbor, it just adds such pain to an already most difficult time. Love you all. Annette
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry Annette. Will pray for Greg and his sweet dog. Let us know what happens. That's horrible if he was poisoned.
ReplyDeleteMary Lou, Thank you for reminding me of a hymn I grew up singing. These hymns from childhood are now my prayers today.
ReplyDeleteAng, I'm so thrilled you are better and know through prayer "The Joy of the Lord is your strength" Yes Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my Strength and my Shield; My heart trust in Him and I am helped. Ang you have and are trusting in Him and Ang has been helped.
Annette, I pray for Greg, Rebel, Lauren, and Greg's neighbor and for you in Maine. Through this experience I pray for God to reveal Himself to Greg in such a way that Greg will know without a shadow of doubt that Elohim, Almighty God is in control. I confess LORD, I desire for you to heal Rebel on this earth that Rebel, who brings great comfort to Greg will continue to do so. I thank you for family and that Lauren can be there for her brother. Comfort Annette as she prays and loves on her family from the distance. Lord, I also pray for the salvation of Greg's neighbor.In Jesus Mighty Name I pray. Amen.
Twinkle, Deborah,I have experienced God in a whisper but His Whisper has been Most Healing. There is power in being in Solitude with the Almighty. I love you and praying God's amazing Grace, Mercy and Peace allow you to experience His Presence today.
Bev, I pray as you continue your vacation that God will refresh you in ways that only God can explain to you. You, Bev amaze me as I see the Power of God shine through your life no matter what is happening in your life.
Blessings and Peace my dear String Of Pearls (those who post already today plus Cici, Nise, JHPainterGirl, Kim, Holly,FG,Hurst Mom and those who just read).
Anonymous Jen thanks for your blessing of God's Strength.
JhPainter Girl, Jan may God continue to bless you with His Presence as you find courage to maintain the new boundaries you are creating for yourself and those you love and care about.
This is a Song I must Sing. Sylvia
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ReplyDeleteI'll pray for Rebel, Greg, Lauren & Mike for safe travels, for yours and Mike's peace while you are on vacation and for his neighbor. PLEASE tell Greg to call me and Lincoln if we can help in ANY way. Give him my cell number and I'll get Lincoln right away!
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Angie
Father, we lean hard on You this morning for Annette's family. We ask Your Presence to show up...Resurrection Power...this day.
ReplyDeleteWe ask for Your enabling Grace to stay focused on what needs to be done today. Please strengthen and sustain Greg and Lauren. Replace anxious thoughts with Your Precious Promises. Please grant the vet treating Rebel the ability to bring him back to full health, and mischievousness!
I want to pray for this neighbor...but first I wanted to strangle him! Lord, have mercy on me and show me how to pray for others...the way YOU want me to pray. May the Light of the Glorious Gospel shine in the darkness this day!
Jesus, keep us near the cross...today, tomorrow...The message of the cross is our only hope!
FG
Love you guys! Praying for Rebel. Welcome Jen...
ReplyDelete"Like a farmer gathering eggs from the henhouse, I gathered the world in my basket,"
It is so very easy for God to destroy whatever He chooses. How thankful I am that He is so very patient and longsuffering. I am nothing like that. If I were God...DOOM! DOOMSDAY!! Destruction would be so easy for God but He mercifully restrains.
I wonder about His anger towards His people right now. And towards the enemies of His people. He definitely had been brought to the end of His patience. And even though He was sending outsiders to Israel to punish them, He would remember to punish these outsiders later on, too. Sounds a lot like Jealous Anger to me. Like a wife beaten by her husband that then turns on the cop who tries to take him off to prison.
I know I have lots of things I need to change about myself. God is working in my heart to make me holy. I spent this week watching The Passion of The Christ and a new dvd series from James MacDonald...When Life is Hard. Bev, you should listen to that series. It is so RICH and FOR those who are suffering devastating circumstances. The Passion of The Christ...all I could do was weep and every time He was whipped I would say thank you, Jesus. Thank You, Jesus, for what You endured for my sake.
God, take Your scalpel and dissect me, uncovering anything that angers You. I'm on a journey of discovery with You, trying to be made holy. I'm afraid of what You will find. But I'm more afraid to hide from You and Your Holy Scalpel cutting away sin in my life. Do it and make it quick, Lord. Rip that poison out of me. I know I can trust You. I lay down at Your Feet and I submit. For Jesus Sake. Amen.