Welcome to God's Lemonade Stand
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Dweller Or A Drop-In?
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Failure Is The Door To Victory And Healing
The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. Psalm 138:8I heard of a person who said they couldn’t serve in teaching capacity in the church as they had failed as a parent. That is such a lie from the enemy.God used 12 unlikely men as his disciples. They definitely had their issues. When you go through something you get stronger and God uses what has been part of your life to shape you to be effective in the kingdom.If people could be honest and unashamed there are many hurting Christian parents who feel like they failed because a child went astray. It is a trick and lie of Satan to keep you emotionally crippled and defeated and also to keep you from being used by kingdom of God for his purposes.
Go forth in faith and boldness with God as your rear guard and stop living defeated over something you had no control over.PRAYER: I need you Lord and forgive me if I have ever given flimsy excuses or pitied myself and have been ineffective and excused myself from a leadership role in the body of Christ. God’s story is far from over and I lay any inadequacies at the foot of the cross. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Are You Engaged?
Monday, June 27, 2022
Hitting Rock Bottom
Sunday, June 26, 2022
Just Keep Praying
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Prying Into Another’s Business Can Wreak Havoc
But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.1 Peter 4:15-16
Have you ever been caught up in a conversation which ends really as a gossip chain because every person is speculating and no one really knows all the facts. I confess I have and it leaves me uneasy, ashamed, and sad at myself for not be slow to act and slow to speak.
As the Navy says “Loose Lips Sink Ships” and it can even happen in church or prayer chains. Don’t speculate. Don’t allow the enemy to create division in the body. Keep your nose in your own business.
If you are with others and they start speculating and getting gossipy don’t enter into the conversation. Maybe even take the action of saying “Gotta go now” and get away from the temptation of this horrible habit when no one really knows. Make sure to keep prayers confidential if someone asked you to as well. Just saying,
PRAYER: Father I left my hands to you in praise and adoration. Thank you for being there for me in prayer. Keep me from judging or gossip and help me to love others as you would. In Jesus’ name. Amen .
Friday, June 24, 2022
The Message Failed To Send
“The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them. The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy. Psalm 145:18-20
Most of you who use cell phones or computers have probably faced text messages and emails not going through with the error message ‘The message failed to send’ and in some cases it saves you from spur of the moment embarrassment.
Did you know that when you talk to God in prayer it goes through the wonderful cyberspace of open communication with the Almighty. Now anyone can pray it does not take some training on a new language or changing your voice or saying Thee or Thou. Simply talk to him.
Ask God if there is anything in your life that displeases him. Also pray for friends or family that are far from God whether they know it or not. Get real with Him. Now go share your heart with God.
PRAYER: Father I need you. There was a time that I thought I could do things on my own or my own way. Forgive me. Help those I know who have religion but not a personal relationship with you. Guard my heart and mind so I don’t fall into sin. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Being Misunderstood
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Communication….Very Vital
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
#ButGod
But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and the livestock that were with him in the ark, and he sent a wind over the earth, and the waters receded. Genesis 8:1
The news media and their counterparts, the US Government majority party, are super experts in stoking flames of fear and hatred by twisting stories to attempt to get a desired outcome. Don’t fall ‘prey’ to their tactics but instead ‘pray’ and put down the remote and the paper.
Get into the Word instead of stockpiling food and building a bunker. Trust God because He has a plan even amidst the chaos and seeming doomsday.
Monday, June 20, 2022
Are You Wise?
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.James 1:5When you think of the word ‘wise’ you might think of the ‘wise old owl’ or the ‘wisdom of your elders’ but the entire book of Proverbs in the Old Testament is full of wisdom all 31 chapters.Why should you wait until you are old to gain wisdom? Sure your lessons can be passed on to younger family members but even in your youth or middle age or yes even little children can be taught wisdom.Thinking before you act is a wise decision. Watching what you say.Take some time today and read the Book of Proverbs. You will be wiser for it.PRAYER: Your love Lord never ceases and it is your desire that I gain wisdom throughout my life. Forgive for those times I have been a blundering fool. Guide my steps. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Happy Father’s Day!
"Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?" - Hebrews 12:7 NIV
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Got Your Shield Up?
Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints. Ephesians 6:1
All followers of Jesus know we are in a battle of good versus evil right versus wrong and especially this month when forces of darkness have hijacked God’s rainbow for their purposes to tout being prideful which is clear in the Bible it is a sin. Demonic forces blind the eyes of many people making them exchange the truth of God for a lie and only the Holy Spirit can wake them up and set them free. Also when you speak up it is interpreted as hate speech.No matter what, you must keep the armor of God on and don’t lose hope as that is exactly what Satan wants. He is trying to get our children and grandchildren through lies and is trying so hard to destroy this once Christ centered nation. This is a full out battle with Satan.So man your battle stations. The word of God is your chief weapon to know truth and you have to be on your knees in warfare prayer not just the meek kind of prayer. Be a roaring lion and put Satan in his place. Stand firm the battle is far from over.PRAYER:Let the words of my mouth and meditation of my heart be pleasing to you Lord. Keep me armed and ready and I pray for those I know being manipulated and deceived to know the truth. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
At 36000 Feet
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
America’s Godly Heritage
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance. Psalm 33:12Do you know the meaning of flag day or is it just a cool way to show you’re a patriot?On this day in 1777 the US flag was adopted by the Second Continental Congress but this date was made official in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson.This nation was founded on religious freedom as we all know but the foundations have been crumbling throughout the years as this is what Satan would want. We are indeed one nation under God conceived in freedom with liberty and justice for all.PRAYER: Father thank you for the United States and it’s flag which stands for freedom. I ask that you touch the hearts of those who are trying to destroy our foundations. In Jesus’ name. Amen.FYI- Facts on Godly heritage:FYI-More facts on Flag Day:
Monday, June 13, 2022
Love One Another
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.“John 13:34Love is a major theme throughout scripture. The word is pretty simple. Love.Our enemy Satan has taken the word and made it a force for those pushing their sexual agenda contrary to God’s teachings. You don’t fight you simply pray. Many are confused and the enemy has taken them captive by extreme deception.Satan has hijacked so many things to push perversion on our world. Like a frog in a pot of cold water on a stove where the heat is slowly increased to eventually cook the frog sin is the same way. Things sound good but not right in God’s eyes. If you have a loved one who is being deceived simply go to your knees and talk to God.PRAYER: Lord our world is being ruled by the prince of the power of darkness who likes to trick and lie. I pray for those who are being tricked to encounter the Holy Spirit to discover what love really is. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Sunday, June 12, 2022
No one Better Than The Other
Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.1 John 5:21For whatever reason western society is caught up with fame. You see a famous person and go gaga. Why?Everyone is the same in God’s eyes no VIP seating section or red carpet. I fight it to a certain extent but working on it. Don’t put famous people above God idolizing them. Or anything for that matter maybe sports viewing or select something.When you do get recognized for something and become a celebrity of sorts in your own little world be sure to give the glory to God for the gifts He gave you to do what you do. The humble will be exalted.PRAYER: Lord help me not gaze at the electronic box of idolatry be it a TV, computer screen or something else where it’s images try to captivate me and lure me into putting other things before Christ. Give me self control. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Here We Go Again….Are You Ready?
- "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself." (Philippians 2:3)In writing my devotion this is the third attempt to not lose it in the black hole of cyber space. My intent was writing on humility and bringing glory to God when poof, it disappeared.Anyway the point of this devotion is to seek to not be all about self and getting glory from humans but seek to glorify God in all you say and do. This includes social media posts or when you get noticed for an achievement. Are you private or do you like others to know?God sees and knows all. Think about that. Nothing is hidden from Him. No matter what He loves you. When you get noticed for achievements make sure to give glory to God as it is He who blessed you with talents and abilities. Don’t be something you are not. Stay still, be humble, and stay on your knees giving glory to glory to God alone.PRAYER: I do love you Lord and I want to not gloat when I am honored by the world. I also want to insure that I stay humble and don’t do things to dishonor you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Friday, June 10, 2022
Are You Without A Shepherd?
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”Matthew 9:36
Here in Idaho where I live there are actually sheep and sheep herders. In Arizona when I lived there I also witnessed sheep herders. Sheep are not the brightest animals and need to be guided to where they are going.
Humans are similar in that if you don’t follow the Shepherd, Jesus, you too could fall into the ditches of life or get entangled by the barbed wire called sin.
Jesus spoke in parables to make it easy to understand the points he was trying to relay to the crowds who listened to him teach. Today we listen to his teaching through the active alive Word of God. Pick it up and read it. Ask God to reveal what he wants you to know. Don’t allow Satan to keep you away from learning truth and having power to defeat the enemy.
PRAYER: Father thank you for guiding me back into the fold when I wander off course. Help me stay focused on truth and block out any distractions such as ‘religion’ which would seek to hinder my following you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Thursday, June 9, 2022
God Is Faithful
#BiblegatewaybloggerBut the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIV Bible GatewaySometimes the answers to prayer are immediate and sometimes gradual and then at times a waiting game.Depending on your personality type, birth order or a host of other little factors, determines how you deal with delays. Often times God and the Holy Spirit are at work in you too, not just the person you are covering in earnest heartfelt prayer. PBPWMGINFY means Please Be Patient With Me God Is Not Finished Yet.Who or what are you prayers for today? Does it seem impossible? You know God specializes in miracles and ‘ah ha‘ moments and all the glory and praise will go to Him. Be still and trust him.PRAYER: Forever oh Lord your word is sealed in Heaven. Help me not be so busy or pre occupied that I can’t hear your voice in the aftermath of praying. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The Stop It ________List
Don’t Hide Your Bad Habits. He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.Proverbs 28:13
My title is blank for you to add your name in and then attempt with Holy Spirits’ direction to make a list of things you need to stop doing and also ways to improve.
God will help you transform your bad habits or traits into one’s that glorify God more. If you deep down know you have issues with say interrupting people, causing division, etc now is the time to get a handle on it and bring your life in alignment with God.
This is one of those come to Jesus’ moments where you have to really have time alone and ponder for awhile. A spouse might help you if you can resist getting defensive. Just go and think about what you can do to be more like Jesus’ and what habits to change.
PRAYER: Oh Lord you are my help today and always. Forgive me for behavior patterns that push people away instead of attracting them to you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Tickled Ears
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but having itching ears, they shall heap to themselves teachers in accordance with their own lusts. 2 Timothy 4:3
The ‘they’ in this case is all of us who maybe are ‘asleep at the wheel’ so to speak and are doing your own thing with no thought of death and Heaven.
Sunday, June 5, 2022
Strict Training
Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.1 Corinthians 9:25 NIV Bible gateway
Did you know that for a believer Church is like your gym. I heard this on You tube by Pastor Hughes of Church by the Glades recently. You go there and train but still do more when you get home. You pursue a godly lifestyle.
When an athlete says they need to work out they better go to their gym or they will become out of shape in no time flat. Similarly as a believer if you simply go to church but then don’t apply and out and practice the truth you learn you get spiritually flabby.
Many confusing voices are in our world today saying what is wrong is right and what is right is wrong. Some twist scripture to justify not wanting to do the hard work of fleeing sin. Others sugar coat things as not that bad. The Holy Spirit brings truth and conviction of sin. Invite Him into your heart today.
Saturday, June 4, 2022
What Do You Need To Run From?
Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” 2 Timothy 2:22What temptations do you face? Porn addiction, drugs, alcohol, sexual promiscuity, Facebook posting,Instagram addictive behavior, too much screen time, lusting after someone, reading violent or trashy novels. Many things can captivate you and lure you away from the one thing that can set you free, Jesus.In Hebrews 4:15 it says “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin” Yes Jesus was tempted but never gave in.Instead of every night being glued to Netflix or Prime or whatever, do something different. Talk, work puzzles, walk if you live in town, read your Bible. Take up a new hobby. Or just sit on your porch and relax.PRAYER: It is too easy to get caught up in bad stuff so sometimes you walk away or just say no. Wrong friends can land you in bad places. Help me Lord keep looking to the cross. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Friday, June 3, 2022
Believe Receive, Doubt Do Without
Thursday, June 2, 2022
God Is Doing Something…Stay Hopeful
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Crippled Thinking A Big No No
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2
When a person is crippled they are most times unable to walk. I read a devotion recently referring to crippled thinking.Ponder that for a moment.
If you thoughts and mind are not receiving truth found from the Holy Scriptures daily and are listening to a host of other non stop input it would be easy to wind up in the urgent care for bad thoughts meaning arguing, depression, fear, rebounding into a sinful lifestyles.
The idea is many people, you included, may think their life is okay and it is impossible to find time to sit and be still and read God’s word which is our daily medicine or your defibrillator of sorts. Many are loyal to a denomination but not to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. To keep your mind healthy and not on life support get a good dose of the Bible each day without fail. If you don’t many other voices and lies of the enemy will vie for your attention.
PRAYER: I am thankful I live in a country that is currently still mostly free and help me not to put off a daily quiet time. Help those people who have started neglecting their spiritual workout and have listened to voices of the enemy. Get them back on track. Bring Holy Spirit conviction.In Jesus’ name. Amen.