Christ's teachings

 Sunday, October 1, 2023 (7:31 a.m.)

Thank You God! Praise You Jesus.

Focusing always on Christ’s teachings is something I want to pursue.

FACT ~ 9/30/23

 Saturday, September 30, 2023 (6:30 a.m.)

Blessed God,

Thank You for Your faithfulness. For Your mercies that fall afresh every morning. Lamentations 3:23.

Thank You for Your Truth. On which we can stand firmly. And in which we believe.

I confess to having been swayed by conflicting feelings recently. Fears overshadowing faith. Feelings disregarding facts.

Father, thank You for reminding me that You are in control over all. We are told repeatedly in Your Word to “fear not.” Do not be afraid. Trust in the Lord.

How quickly and easily I forget. Forgive me Father.

(7:35 a.m.)

Reading Your Word. About faith. And hope. Father, I ask You to embed Your Truth deeply within me.

The apostle Paul wrote “to strengthen the believers in Ephesus in their relationships with God and with each other” (The Life Recovery Bible). I ask (Matthew 7:7) to be included in this mix Dear Lord.

Paul’s words in Amplified Bible, “And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope [the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints (God’s people),” Yes, please Lord.

And now I’m singing. ♪Great Is Thy Faithfulness 

curiouser

 Friday, September 29, 2023 (7:15 a.m.)

Thank You God.

We get to be curious. And curiouser. Thank You that this is actually a word! Yes. I want to be more curious. About You. Your will. Your way.

I confess to trying to put You into a box. Of my own understanding. Thank You that You have the antidote for my misguided thinkings.

Proverbs 3:5-6. In the form of Your Word. And songs.

♪Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart and lean not own your own understanding In ALL your way acknowledge Him and He will direct Your path♪

Oh thank You Lord! I’ve been leaving You completely out of the “Something’s off. I don’t feel quite right” mix this past week.

YOU know what all is going on in and with me. “Oh yes, You shaped me first inside, then out; You formed me in my mother’s womb. I thank You, High God - You’re breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made!” (Psalm 139:13-14 The Message).

Forgive me for slinking away from You. Wanting to have myself figured out before fully coming back into Your presence.

Dearest God. You are so good. Great. Glorious. Gracious (Psalm 145:5-9). Forgive my tendency to forget Your Truth. Your Truth that we will know. Your Truth that will set us free (John 8:32).

Just exactly how is that Lord? By being curiouser! Not thinking that I already know and understand. No! “With all your heart you must trust the LORD and not your own judgment” (Proverbs 3:5 Contemporary English Version).

Do in, with, by, through and for me all that I cannot possibly think, say and do on my own. You know my every need.

Thank You for making me curious enough to know that it’s You and Your Word I long to seek (Matthew 6:33). Yes!

“Always let Him lead you, and He will clear the road for you to follow” (Proverbs 3:6). Mistakes have been made. Secrets held. Let Your Truth shine through Dearest Dad.

Yes Lord. Make me even curiouser about Your Truth. Use me as You alone know is best. I love, need, trust and want You. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(374 words ~ 8:24 a.m.)

hijinks

 Thursday, September 28, 2023 (7:14 a.m.)

Father God,

Thank You for the song that just started singing itself to me. As well as the word with which I awoke.

♪Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world Red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight Jesus loves the children of the world Everything Is Beautiful in its own way♪

I had fun last night Dear God. Playful, laughing fun. Hijinks.

♪Like a starry summer night or a snow covered winter’s day

Breathing.

 Wednesday, September 27, 2023 (6:15 a.m.)

Blessed God,

Thank You. The sky was gorgeous. Clear. The air cool. Crisp. And my breathing? Full.

(6:40 a.m.)

Mm, Father. There are so many things I take for granted. I confess. Breathing is one of them. Thank You that You are here with us in every single breath.

And just like that [snap!] I’m singing again.

♪Every Breath You Take and every move you make Every bond you break, every step you take, I’ll be watching you Every single day and every word you say Every game you play… Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I’ll be watching you♪

Father, how I ask (Matthew 7:7) that I will learn to use every single breath I take for Your good and to Your glory. Knowing that You are watching me.

Thank You for all You are and do on our behalf. Breathe the presence of Your Holy Spirit in, with, by, through and for me. I love You. I need, trust and want You. Amen.

(178 words ~ 7:40 a.m.)

P.S. And here came another song!

♪Breathe On Me, Breath of God Fill me with life anew, that I may love the way You love, and do what You would do♪ Yes, please!

“Then He [Jesus] breathed on them [disciples] and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit,’” (John 20:22). Again I say, Yes Please!

Mm. See also: Ezekiel 36:27, Joel 2:28 and Acts 2. Keep us breathing in Your Spirit Dearest God. Amen.

getting to know You!

 Tuesday, September 26, 2023 (6:01 a.m.)

Laughlin, NV

Blessed Holy God,

“That’s pretty!” My first intentionally spoken words. Husband says, “Hi God. How are You? Thank You for a peaceful night. Our Father, Who art heaven.”

Thank You that we love You Lord. Thank You that we are getting to know You.

♪Getting to Know You…♪ Oh this just keeps getting better! Music from The King and I. Thank You that You are our King!

(7:11 a.m.)

So. Needles Hwy.

Time away. Opportunities to consider getting to know You.

Colossians 1:20-23. Friendship. With You.

Christ being God in the flesh. The only Source of power in our lives!

Healthy relationships built on selfless love and mutual respect.

endless blessings

 Monday, September 25, 2023 (8:04 a.m.)

Laughlin, NV

Blessed God,

Thank You! You bless us. Repeatedly. Abundantly. Endlessly.

(9:26 a.m.)

I don’t have my own words Lord. Try as I may, they aren’t coming. I read Your Word (Romans 8:14-17; Ephesians 1:3-14) and Your Truth is all there.

Interesting that the first song of the morning keeps insisting. ♪Have you heard about the Lonesome Loser?♪ Thank You God that when I read further in the lyrics, I think of You.

♪Someday Somebody’s gonna see inside You have to face up, you can’t run and hide♪ Thank You for Your Word of Truth and promises that supports this very fact. You do see inside us! And You love us in spite of ourselves. Thank You that You do.

Switching songs, I’m now singing the counter to seeing myself as a lonesome loser. ♪My Love, there’s only YOU in my life  The Only Thing that’s right My First Love, You’re every Breath that I take You’re every step I make And I, I want to share, all my love with You No one else will do… Oh yes, You will always be, my Endless Love♪

(11:04 a.m.)

How very blessed we are to have Your endless love. Blessing us. Infinitely! A Truth I can’t begin to fathom. And for which I am endlessly grateful.

Thank You God for Who You are and all You do on our behalf. Use me this day. The one You have made (Psalm 118:24a). Rejoicing and being glad (24b). 

“Always be[ing] full of joy in the Lord… Let[ting] everyone see that I am considerate in all I do (Philippians 4:4-5a).

I love You Father. I want to represent You well. Use me as You know is best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(308 words ~ 11:13 a.m.)