Oh California…….May you turn to the Lord, in this time of trouble. May he guide you in your time of distress. May Jesus, be the one, who gives you “Living Water”, in the time of your despair. He is, “Waymaker, Promise keeper, Light in the Darkness”. He never stops working, He never stops working.

It’s not about US, it’s All about HIM!

The Battle belongs to the Lord

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The Book of Joel: An animated story from “The Bible Project”

In this book, Joel reflects on the “Day of the Lord” and how true repentance will bring about the great restoration hoped for in the other prophetic books.

This is how our minds change these scriptures. Rejoice SOMETIMES, Be anxious for SOMETHINGS, but in SOMETHINGS OR THINGS WE WANT, by WORRYING AND STRESSING INTERNALLY ABOUT OUR TESTS AND TRIALS. LORD, please help us to note that what we do with this verse, is NOT what you are telling us to do. Forgive us when we put our own cares on our shoulders, and not ours. Give us that peace, as we obey how you have called to walk in your spirit. Amen!!!

Let us all Remember, that this life, and our Faith, is not a game. We cant just dress up our lives to look good, but really not have pure motives. God sees everything, and knows our hearts. Not that we won’t make mistakes, but that we do walk in faith. It is Jesus who makes us right before a Holy God, and the Holy Spirit, who strengthens us to persevere, and be faithful. One day we will be made perfect, but until then, may we be filled with the spirit, humbled by the gift of salvation, through Faith, and walk with confidence that God loves us. May we show that same love to others today and every day.

Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts.
Proverbs 21:2 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/pro.21.2/49503

Are you in despair and struggling through something? Have you lost hope, are you going through the valley of the shadow of death? Fear not and do not lose hope. Open your bible and read the whole Psalm. See how the Psalmist, talks to God and himself as he struggles through this difficult time. You are not alone. This life is full of trials that will either break you, or draw you closet to God. I pray it is the latter for you you today. Please feel free to share you requests for prayer, or your praises in the midst of your trials. Would love to lift you up in prayer, or sing praise of joy with you. God Bless.

Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul? Why are you crying the blues? Fix my eyes on God— soon I’ll be praising again. He puts a smile on my face. He’s my God.
Psalm 42:11 MSG
https://bible.com/bible/97/psa.42.11.MSG

We Are Not Ashamed………. For I am not a ashamed of the gospel , for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. May the grant us all strength, to stand firm in our faith, through his Holy Spirit. Thank you, Jesus.

For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ” but the righteous man shall live by faith .”
Romans 1:17 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/rom.1.17/263

In the midst of our own weaknesses, Jesus is ready, to advocate on our behalf, that we might be reconciled to God. He is a free gift to all, who believe, yet the cost was great, to him who gave everything. Won’t you consider his gift and believe, today. Search your heart, you know that you need someone to plead your case, because of your own failures and weaknesses. He will take on your mistakes and failures as his own. Be prepared to to do the same for others, since, his Grace that he shows you, will overflow into others in your life, that you may share him with others. God Bless You Today!

Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.
Hebrews 7:25 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/heb.7.25/2646

The Gospel is truly liberating. In recognizing our sin, and Jesus taking that sin in our place, we have been pardoned by God. He never see our sin again. We are truly set free to serve him, and never have to worry, because even, in our failures, he is there beside us. Thank you Jesus.

and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
John 8:32 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/jhn.8.32/39664

The Christian life, is not about remembering a point in time. Salvation is about that, but it is just the beginning. We are called to follow Jesus, and that is not an intellectual exercise. The Bible says that even the demons acknowledge Jesus and shutter! We are Called to Read and study, meditate and pray, serve one another, minister to the weak and poor, share His Story…..You get the idea. If you have been, negligent in this area, confess it. We serve a gracious God who forgives, and separates our sins, as far as the East is from the West. Is that not Amazing! Let’s go out today, filled with the Spirit, and see what God will do. Please share if you see his work in your life today. I know I have already this morning. I had no idea I would be writing this, even after I saw the verse. God is so Good. Thank you Jesus!

The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:9 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/php.4.9/3082