Pushing Rewind

Then Jesus said to her, "Your sins are forgiven." Luke 7:48

Generation Z maybe has not heard the term rewind like we who grew up with the VHS tapes saying “Be kind rewind” but basically it is returning to start.

You may have done something so awful you wonder how you could ever be forgiven. Good news. God is a good good God and extends grace and mercy for those truly repentant. No matter what. 

The devil will try to make you feel like it can’t be possible that for instance you murdered someone and actually god would wipe your slate clean. Redemption is there for those whose hearts are truly repentant. How about you? Are you ready to go to God and say you are sorry and truly be set free and on a redeemed course of life? 

PRAYER: Lord I thank you that no matter what you love me and forgive me if I come to you with a contrite heart. Use me Lord to reach out to those having a hard time believing this. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Click link for song of worship: https://youtu.be/_p31gY0t4p

Suggestion: since 21 Jan 22 there has been a wonderful faith based movie in theaters and now on demand entitled Redeeming Love with a heart warming account is redemption of a prostitutes life. Set in California Gold Rush days. Still showing in some theaters this week as well. 
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Help For The Hurting

Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.Colossians 4:6

Recently I was in a hair salon sitting waiting and couldn’t help but hear a very loud mouthed foul speaking young lady who spewed the F word over and over in her conversation to the point I was tempted  to say something. Obviously she was in her own little world not bothered or caring who heard her. 

The F word sadly has become a casual adjective for many people. Some Hollywood movies have to insert it over and over for who knows what reason. Young people today may grow up thinking it is normal. This girl obviously was from a rough hurting past in that she sought attention by loud vulgar speech. It hurt my heart for her. 

Pray for people you encounter that seem that somewhere they encountered a need for attention. God created this loud individual and loved her as well. I will try to remember to not get upset and try to pray for those who do things like this as obviously there is an underlying issue in her life. Keep your own heart and speech pure and stay walking with Christ.

PRAYER: Father help me to pray and be kind to those the world calls me obnoxious. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Lots Of Love

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.  It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.1 Corinthians 13:4-7

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Many people are feeling the warmth of love day in and day out but others feel like a dried up well of sorts where their 'love meter' isn't getting nourished by those in their life they need to be nourished from. Could be a friend, grandchild, spouse, sibling. It hurts to feel rejected for sure. 

Recently the Christian film 'Redeeming Love' showed an example of true love where it did not matter about a persons' past whether they were worthy or not but it was unconditional love as found in the BIble. Love makes the world go around so the saying goes but it has to be the kind of love God intended. 

If you are hurting today, talk to God and tell Him. He loves you and his heart aches for you as well. 

PRAYER: Father I love you and I know I can come to you anytime because you care for me. I pray for those people who may feel neglected, rejected, dejected, and hurt. Lift their spirits and bring people across their paths to comfort them in ways only you could. In Jesus; name. Amen. 

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Rich Girl, Poor Girl

 Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Matthew 19:21 NIV Bible Gateway 

It can be easy to slip into a comparison mode and I only know it from the females perspective but judging someone on the handbag brand they carry, coat they wear, vehicle they drive, cell phone they use, house they live in and so forth. It could even go so far as to judge by the college they attended or even high school. 

This is human nature not God nature that does this. The verse today suggests that God wants us to release our ‘riches’ in order to follow Him. Hard to follow Jesus when you worship money and the things it buys.

God’s word speaks lots on money and riches. When you see a person in need you should want to help meet their need. The generations born between say 1960 through today have not really learned what it is like to be without say like those in the Great Depression. The money and riches all belong to God and you simply are the steward of it.  Are you able to loosen your grip on your wealth and truly help others? 

PRAYER: I am so grateful for the time I live in. I am thankful for parents who taught me the value of money and how to share. Give me eyes to see others pain. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

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Cold, Callous Hearts Need Jesus

 

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

These last two years have been taken right out of Satan’s playbook or in other words, the fighting, division, threats of tyranny, family squabbles are spiritual warfare against Satan not the people.

I have three quote unquote ‘sisters’ from a college sorority who no longer need me in their life all because of who I voted for. Very sad. Demonic spirits have captured some peoples hearts and they are unable to love and forgive because of being blinded. Never be angry at the people hurting you but instead lift them up in constant unceasing prayer to be set free.

Callousness is not a fruit of the spirit. A person can even claim they are Christian siting their longtime church membership. Only the Holy Spirit can draw someone to Him. Your job is to love and pray unceasingly. Church membership is not your ticket to Heaven. Are you holding any grudges or hatred in your heart? Why not release it to God today.

PRAYER: It hurts when friends or family turn their backs on you due to Satanic warfare. I choose to press in even harder and pray for those who like to belittle me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

We Need Friends, We Need God!

 

"Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm." Proverbs 13:20

Everyone needs friends. Many songs are written about it too. Friends help us when we can go nowhere else. Friends are a gift from God for sure. 

God is the best friend you will ever have. When a friend may betray you or hurt you God knows your pain. But the friends you have can make you or break you. 

Stay with people who are going down the path of righteousness and truth. Don’t be a fool and wind up on a long painful journey. 

PRAYER: Friends  are so very important and I thank you for the ones in my life. I pray for the ability to recognize wrong friends and pray for those who need set free. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Click link: https://youtu.be/lOnSToVsBz4

Right Thinking In A Wrong Thinking World

 

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2

There is no doubt that the ‘god of this world’ Satan is constantly trying to change how people think. You have the choice and that is to believe the culture which is anti God or to stay immersed in scripture and know the truth which sets you free.

Discipline is required to stay away from too much social media which tries to shape your mind to think and believe it’s’ ways. Imagine if you would spend the same amount of time in the word studying truth that you do reading lies of culture?

Each day you have a choice. A choice to follow God or follow the world. What is your choice?

PRAYER: Father I want to be saturated in the knowledge of good and evil right versus wrong and unless I discipline myself to let my eyes and ears only look on truth I could succumb to lies. Give me strength Lord. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Your Platform

 

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 1 Peter 2:21

Recently I was watching the show ‘Takeaways With Kirk Cameron’ where he interviewed Christian singer songwriter Matthew West who spoke of everyone being able to have a platform for Christ whether  they were on Tv or just in a small group. 

What and who is your platform? Your co workers, neighborhood, people at the gym, grandchildren, there are numerous choices. 

Many people in our world are broken today. Sometimes you can not see  outwardly but if you get beyond your own heartaches and pains there is a hurting confused world out there. Do you get up in the morning just thinking of yourself diving into ‘me work’ or do you try to think of someone else that has it worse off than you? Ponder that for awhile. 

PRAYER: Father grant me the ability to die to self to be able to reach out to someone else who really needs to have comfort. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 



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Requirements With God

 



He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8

God doesn’t require too much from you oh dear friend. Simply said in today’s verse. Pretty concise huh? 

Do you desire fellowship with the Lord daily.  Do you give him the glory for the blessings in your life? Do you treat others with kindness? 

Does your life reflect Christ? Do you desire Christ? Requirements of God don’t include church membership but a whole hearted love and devotion to Him and loving others and bringing them to the kingdom. It’s way more than one hour on Sunday or Easter and Christmas. Be blessed my friend. 

PRAYER:I want my life to draw others to you Lord and not repel them. You want all people to come to know you and live like the are in love with you daily. Forgive me if there have been days I neglected this. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Rest My Friend

 

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew11:28–30

There are many verses in the Bible about rest and resting and you may assume they deal with those who have gone on to Heaven. Rest is for the living as well. 

In America we burn the candle at both ends and are over achievers in a sense. What drives some people to not slow down and be still? Hey I am preaching to the choir here too. 

Don’t think every minute of the day has to be filled with noise and activities but relax and enjoy just sitting. Now moms with babies and toddlers may find this difficult but your time is coming. Even on a day off it doesn’t mean you need to fill your calendar. I challenge you to rest.

PRAYER:Father God you give me the opportunity to rest in you so help me take it! I choose to rest and have peace. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Note: Wanted to let my readers know that my 97 year old mother Lucille Juett went to be with Jesus on 15 Feb 22. 

Peace, Peace

 

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3

What’s makes you lose peace? Rough air occasionally when flying is one I identify with but have to grab hold of God’s ‘righteous right arm’ and trust He has me. Yours may be similar or something totally different. 

Peace is not out of reach for the believer. Think of those brave Jewish families during the holocaust and the ones who hid so as not to be killed by Nazis. Even in underground churches today those believers have to know that God has their back as they faithfully worship Him and work for the kingdom. 

Peace that passes all understanding or logic is a gift from God. To stand strong in the face of danger and trusting God.To know beyond a shadow of a doubt that no weapon formed against you will prosper. Just rest in his unfailing love. 

PRAYER:Lord I thank you for helping me when I need peace. Give me strength to carry on when understandably others would be frightened. Calm my spirit. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Your Control Tower

 

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1

Did you know your mind is like a control tower for your life? What you think builds the kind of person you choose to be and the live you choose to live.

 

You can keep yourself lined up on the runway and taxiway of a sound life by reading and meditating on scripture daily. It does matter what you allow to seep into your thoughts so keep it on ‘things above’.

 

Listen to your ‘control tower’ which is the voice of God found in scripture. When you don’t listen to the controller you will stray off course and maybe even ‘crash’. Keep focused! 

 

PRAYER: Lord I thank you for daily guidance I get only when I open up the Bible and ‘hide’ scripture in my heart. May I not allow the devil to lull me into laziness and apathy. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Spirit Of Division

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” Mark 1:17

Even within the body of Christ there can be a spirit of division. Examples would be bickering over type of service and causing a church to split. Bad mouthing a Christian film to others. You can probably think of other examples.

These past two years have been super divisive first with election then on top of that Coronavirus, isolation, vaccines  and masks. Satan is having a jolly good time watching families feud and friends hurt your feelings. 

Now is the time to recognize this as the spiritual warfare it is and for sure doesn’t produce any fruit for the kingdom of God. Do your part to be at peace and share the love and joy of Jesus and trust Him. 

PRAYER: Father help me seek to bring together and not tear apart and use me to help others that may have fractured relationships. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Strive For WWJD In Your Life

 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one. Romans 3:10

Ok I have to admit it there have been a couple times when I questioned if Jesus would be doing what I was doing such as watching a particular movie or TV show or gazing at the tabloid headlines at the supermarket check out.

Temptations can get a hold of you and some are minor but many can lead you into marginal activities to say the least or compromise. You have to be convicted by the Holy Spirit of your activities and not be pointing the finger at others. No one is perfect. 

Scripture says Be Holy as I am Holy but where do we say “just a little bit of this or that is ok” and march forward. I must caution you the lure of this world will try to get you off track. The simple WWJD acronym is an easy way to stay on track. 

PRAYER: Thanks Lord for the Holy Spirit that brings conviction of right and wrong keeping me going in the right direction. Guard my heart from being pulled any other way. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Unconditional Love

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered,it keeps no record of wrongs.Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV Biblegateway

Today is Valentine’s Day or national Hallmark card day or single awareness day. Love it or hate it, celebrate it or not today is the day so let’s talk about love. 

Unconditional, redeeming,not easily hurt, puts others needs first, not self centered. The movie Redeeming Love, still in theaters demonstrates this unconditional love.

This unconditional love does not have to encompass just the romantic sense but is meant for the kind of love shown to everyone. Read the book of Hosea in the Old Testament for more on this love Hosea showed to a promiscuous woman God led him to marry. Love is not self centered and it seeks to see how it can please the other person. How is your love meter?

PRAYER: Lord I know you love me even when I ignore you or treat you like a stranger. Help me father to always seek you and your kingdom first. I choose to not harbor bitterness for anyone who has hurt me and instead to show love. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

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Dark Or Light?

 “If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth” 1 John 1:6 NASB

When you think of dark what comes to mind? Evil satanic Halloween movies. The porn industry. Sex trafficking of children. 

What about light?Pure, perfect, whole, redeemed, set free, a gorgeous God produced sunrise, and much more. If you are a follower of the most high God daily you are faced with choices to lean to and ‘get saturated in darkness or to start your day with a daily time with God spilling your mind with Warfare weapons meaning scripture. 

Today what do you choose? Your choice makes a difference in how you fight the battles Satan throws at you subtly each day. 

PRAYER:Fill me Lord to overflowing till I can hold no more. Keep me from dwelling on the things of this world such as social media and to instead dwell on you and your word. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

click link https://youtu.be/DpuUlPfx0Ow

Don’t Be A Fool

 

A fool has no delight in understanding But in expressing his own heart. Proverbs 18:2

Oh my goodness have you ever had a day where you acted like a fool thinking only of yourself and your feelings? I have and am ashamed of it and thankful for God’s conviction through the Word. 

Fools are paving the wrong path for their feet to travel on because they rush ahead and don’t take things into consideration. Do you ever feel like a fool? 

Think of others before yourselves. Don’t let things be all about you and your feelings. Be willing to ‘die to self’ and truly want others to benefit and be content. 

PRAYER: Lord forgive me when I have been self centered and foolish even if I felt justified. I don’t want to be a fool who constantly only what is good for me. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Anything Is Possible!

 

For with God nothing shall be impossible.Luke 1:37

 

Do you believe that with God anything is possible? I do. Your faith has to be strong and unwavering. No doubting whatsoever. 

I have heard and seen miracles people thought in the natural were impossible. God is still a God of miracles and second chances. Believing without losing hope. Babies born when the doctor said it couldn’t happen. Miracle healings occur that even doctors can’t explain. Missile blown out to sea that were aimed at Israel. Angels appear in human form and render aid. Deliverance from a homosexual lifestyle.

 

Is God ever present in your life? Do you live by the spirit or walk in the flesh? Stop and give God time before doing anything else. 

PRAYER: Father I love you and acknowledge you are King of kings and Lord of lords and I give you the praise and glory for all your works. In Jesus’ name.Amen. 

Note: Might I suggest to download an App entitled Pray First.

For Such A Time As This

 

He sent back this answer "Do not think that because you are in the king's house you alone of all the Jews will escape.For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your fathers family will perish And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?"Esther 4:13-14 NIV Bible Gateway

For those of you living in the US we should be eternally grateful for the time God chose us to be born and the place. It is no accident. When watching a new Western recently the things pioneers went through to settle the west were absolutely terrifying at times. Then those brave Europeans who wanted freedom and risked their lives crossing the Atlantic ocean. We have it pretty easy and don't take it for granted. 

When you start to feel all comfortable and unchallenged living in a peaceful time, look out. There are always those possessed by demonic spirits confusing people and trying to take freedom away. This country was founded as a Christian nation and if demon spirits can send confusing messages then it would be easy for America to fall. 

Be thankful each and every day and do not take your Bible for granted. How many own one, yet  it remains closed and dusty? My friend ,that is where the power is to defeat the lies of Satan. You are indeed here for such a time as this. In what way should you serve God's kingdom?

PRAYER:Thanks Lord for first giving me life on this wonderful Planet Earth. I am thankful for having a Bible and forgive me when I have taken it for granted. Help me in a loving way try to encourage others to read and study it for this time we are in. In Jesus' name. Amen. 

Click link for song of worship: https://youtu.be/jlBQOnfeyTc

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When You Don't Know What Else To Do

 

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Matthew 5:44-45

Love is what cures most problems. meaning if you could simply learn to blow off bad junk and don’t start quarrels it would be much better. 

Let’s say someone doesn’t like you so do you not like them back or you can pray for them. The answer I am looking for is to pray for them. Sometimes hurting people hurt people. 

Prayer is simply having a conversation with our Heavenly Father nothing fancy required. You don’t need formal speech simply talk to Him as your daddy, Abba, Father. Trying to love your enemies may be a tall order for some but it pays huge dividends. 

PRAYER: Hello God it’s me again. Help me today to be at peace with those around me and use me to be a blessing to someone unexpected. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

All You Can Do Is Pray

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. Ephesians 3:20

What kind of situations are you facing in your life? Estrangement from family members, supposed terminal illness, bankruptcy, foreclosure, loss of job, add to the list.

 

All of us have been there in some fire problem and feel at the end of our rope and hopeless. Good news is there is always hope. 

You have to purpose in your heart to don’t entertain negative thinking or speaking. Say things like “I have favor” or “my child will return from the enemies camp” or “I will live and be healed” you get the idea. Constantly thinking the worst will not help your mental health. If you know a friend or family member struggling encourage them as best you can. God is a miracle working God so don’t throw up your arms and cry but keep believing and confessing the best.

PRAYER: Holy are you Lord. Thank you for hearing me when I pray. Thank you for making a way in the wilderness. I choose to pray and not stop. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Click link and enjoy this song of worship:https://youtu.be/AW2LEU5v8VA

Growing Cold?

 

Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy,Jude 24

Have you lost your zeal for the Lord or never had it in first place? Maybe you have a child or relative who is walking away from their faith for whatever reason. 

The lure of this world is created by Satan and this would be things such as  the desire for fame, looking in style, wealth, fitting in, church and prayer are no longer  on your radar, you compromise your beliefs for a person that you may be dating, and you get sucked into the lies of the enemy which is controlling much of this world. 

All is not lost. Keep praying and believing for a turn around because God does still answer prayers in big ways.

PRAYER: Lord open my eyes to the truth and help those I know who are blinded and straying to be kept from harm and wake them up. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Be Content

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you."Hebrews 13:5

Recently I was reading a friends' update on their life after work which some call retirement. In this friends' writing they were 'wintering' in a delightful place seemingly enjoying life without snow. It seemed delightful. 

Now for one I happen to like snow but warm climates are awesome as well. Many people are not blessed to be able to afford two dwellings to hop back and forth to. I am happy for my friends. My point is that when you get on facebook or other social media you are mainly posting the highlight reel from your life. I have tried to not go to Facebook very much and sometimes post but don't read others things unless they pop up. 

Start looking for blessings in your own life instead of desiring someone else's jet set life. Stay off social media as a matter of fact fast from it if possible. Be thankful for all God has done for you and rejoice. 

PRAYER: I thank you Lord for taking care of my basic needs each and every day I thank you Lord for blessing me. In Jesus" name. Amen.

Coming Soon!

“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Matthew 24:36

Do you think we are getting close to the end of times? Prophecy seems to be lining up. 

Deception is rampant and many may scoff at the idea of God coming back and judging mankind but it will happen. If you are living according to the word of God and following Him you have nothing to concern yourself about. Do you love Jesus and live for Him more than the world,  that is the question to ask yourself. 

If you are reading this today that is an indication you want more of Jesus and God’s word. Ask yourself what gets your focus more, Jesus or this carnal world and it’s empty pleasures that lead nowhere. My friend my prayer is that you will run hard after God. 

PRAYER: Lord there have been times in my life I listened to the world more than you and I know people close to me doing that now. Help those I know and love hear your voice and turn away from anything wicked in their lives. In Jesus’ 

name.Amen. 

Just Breathe

Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand.

Psalm 95:6–7

What are you anxious and fretting about?Many times it could even be something you don’t need to be troubled about. If you could emulate what David says in the Psalm above wouldn’t it be a better start to your day? 

Come, kneel, worship, that’s it.Pretty straight forward and to the point. 

Did you know the Bible says “ He inhabits the praises of His people” or in other words desires our praises. Wouldn’t life be easier if the instruction manual were just followed? 

PRAYER: I sing your praises Lord and I make a fool of myself when I don’t follow the Bible. Help me to resist the enemies attempts to make me follow the culture instead of you. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Be Careful Little Mouth

 

Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life. Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin (Proverbs 13:3 GWT).

Oh to control the words that you say wouldn’t it be wonderful if there were no problems in that area. Words are what cause conflicts, misunderstandings, hurt feelings, broken relationships, and much more.

To be able to instead utilize your mouth for the glory of God and do things like praise, thanksgivings, compliments,kindnesses. The tongue is a deadly weapon it says in James 3. Read the entire chapter.

Why not start this month by insuring that only good things are said and if you instead feel like arguing, complaining, or bickering then be silent. Think before you overreact. Let’s give it a try.

PRAYER: This is the day you have made and I don’t want to be hurting anyone I know with cruel or misunderstood words. Give me strength to use my tongue for good not evil. In Jesus’ name. Amen.