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My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him,  for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:7-8 (NIV) We can trust in God at all times. No matter how hopeless the circumstances may appear, we can depend on God. He will work all things together for good. God is our mighty, mighty rock and our strong refuge. In Him, we can endure and through Him we can do all things. Amen.  Love, Jackie

"Pray that the LORD your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do." Jeremiah 42:3 (NIV) A remnant of the Israelites approached Jeremiah the prophet and asked him to seek direction from the LORD for them. The above prayer is a perfect example of how believers are to seek guidance from our wise God. Simply ask the LORD where you should go and what you should do. And when He answers your petition may you have the heart to obey His instruction. Amen. Love, Jackie

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us - whatever we ask - we know that we have what we asked of him. 1 John 5:14-15 (NIV) May we approach the throne of grace, confident that the ear of God is open to hear our pleas. Let there be no doubt that we will receive what we ask for as long as it is according to the will of God. Rest assured, our heavenly Father knows what is best for us. God bless you, Love, Jackie

And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (NLT) In all of the Apostle Paul's trials and tribulations, God generously supplied all he needed. Paul says, this same God will supply all your needs. God does not change and He is no respecter of persons (Acts 10:34 KJV). Trust your heavenly Father to amply supply all your needs in every area of life. Love, Jackie

"Sacrifice thank offerings to God,  fulfill your vows to the Most High, and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me." Psalm 50:14-15 (NIV) When you face difficulties of any kind, call upon God. The world and all that is in it belongs to Him. He is mighty and able to deliver you from all your troubles. Give thanks to the Most High for His abundant love and faithfulness. Love, Jackie

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD,  "plans to prosper you and not to harm you,  plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) The LORD has good plans for you. Psalm 139:16 says, "all our days were ordained and written in His book before one of them came to be." So, when it looks like a situation is destined for disaster, know that God has already established a way out for you. Humbly seek His wisdom and guidance and your future will be prosperous and glorious. Amen.  Love, Jackie

Send forth your light and your truth, let them guide me;  let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell.  Then will I go to the altar of God, to God, my joy and my delight.  I will praise you with the harp, O God, my God. Psalm 43:3-4 (NIV) God is light (1 John 1:2) and His Holy Spirit dwells in you. May you follow His guidance. Delight yourself in the LORD and praise Him as He shows you the way through every challenge and circumstance that comes before you. Let His light shine through you and into the darkness that is in the world. In His light there is joy, love and peace forevermore. Amen.  Love, Jackie

May the LORD bless you and protect you. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace. Numbers 6:24-26 (NLT) When God woke you up this morning He smiled on you and poured out His compassions. As he leads you through your day, His favor is upon you. Enjoy the blessings He has imparted unto you: peace, protection and grace. He loves you with an undying love. Worship and praise the LORD with all your heart.  Love, Jackie

I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow. Jeremiah 31:13 (NIV)   The LORD comforts His people; he comforts all who mourn. He is the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3). His consolation brings joy to your soul (Psalm 94:19). In His presence, deep sorrow is turned to overflowing joy. May your soul be comforted and filled with joy as you fellowship with our heavenly Father. Love, Jackie

Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy. The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. Psalm 28:6-7 (NIV) The LORD is faithful. He is your strength and your protection against the darts the enemy throws your way. The LORD is your helper and there is nothing too difficult for Him. Amen. Love, Jackie

Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed;  he answers him from his holy heaven with  the saving power of his right hand.  Some trust in chariots and some in horses,  but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 20:6-7 (NIV) Let us not trust in the devices of man. Trust in the name of the LORD our God. His glorious name is above all names. The mighty name of the LORD is a strong tower. He has never forsaken those who call upon Him. He answers from heaven and saves with His right hand. Praise His holy name. Love, Jackie

This is what the LORD says: "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and  you will find rest for your souls." Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV) Each day we face crossroads where we must decide to go along with the world and listen to our selfish, fleshly desires or follow God's way. Today, you will choose whom you serve. It will be evident in your actions and in your speech. Jesus is the Way, the good way. His way is full of light and it leads to everlasting life. When you come to those life-defining moments, choose to go His Way and you will find rest for your troubled soul. Love, Jackie 

For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. O LORD Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you. Psalm 84:11-12 (NIV) No good thing is withheld from those who do what is right. God's favor and honor is upon the person who obeys the LORD. Trust in the LORD and enjoy His plentiful blessings. Love, Jackie

Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has  perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you,  who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. Isaiah 64:4 (NIV) The ways of the LORD are higher than our ways and as we wait patiently for Him, He acts on our behalf. Our battles belong to the LORD and He gives us the victory. He delivers us from all our troubles. Wait upon the LORD, follow Him and overflowing joy, peace and prosperity will be yours. He will lead you along the path of abundant life on earth and eternal life in heaven. Praise the LORD! Love, Jackie

He has sent me to ...bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,  the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a  garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. Isaiah 61:1, 3 (NIV) The Sovereign LORD sent Jesus Christ to the earth to release the prisoners from darkness. Jesus gives us a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. He has given us reason to rejoice. The brilliant light of Jesus shines upon us and chases away the darkness. Jesus clothes us with eternal hope, deep peace and abundant joy. Praise Him for all He is doing in your life. Love, Jackie

"Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed." says the LORD, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 (NIV ) You may go through the furnace of affliction but the LORD's unfailing love for you will not be shaken. You may experience winds of adversity and stormy seas but His covenant of peace will not be removed. When all else fails you, know that you have God's unfailing love and His everlasting peace. No one can take it away.  Love, Jackie

The LORD will go before you, the God of Israel will be your rear guard. Isaiah 52:12 (NIV) The LORD goes before you and makes the rocky places smooth. He goes behind you with His umbrella of protection. If you fall He is there to catch you. If you grow weary and faint, He carries you. Praise the God of Israel. Love, Jackie

Let him who walks in the dark, who has no light,  trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God. Isaiah 50:10 (NIV) Fully rely on God. He will turn your darkness to light. He will make a way out of no way.  God will change your sadness to joy. Trust in the mighty name of the LORD. Love, Jackie

So do not fear, for I am with you;  do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;  I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) Have no fear and do not be discouraged because God is your helper. Nothing is too difficult for Him. He holds you up. He is your defender and support. Give thanks to our awesome God.  Love, Jackie

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:28-29 (NIV) The Creator of the earth gives breath to all people. The everlasting God renews the strength of the weary as they hope in Him. When the weak call on the LORD, He gives them power to withstand the forces that work against them. God has an everlasting supply of power and strength and He willingly gives to all who ask. Do you need to be energized by the LORD today? Just ask. Love, Jackie

See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and his arm rules for him. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him. He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Isaiah 40:10-11 (NIV) The LORD is our strong shepherd and we are the flock under His tender care. He calls us each by name and amply supplies all of our needs. The LORD lovingly carries us close to His heart, where we are comforted and protected. The good shepherd loves us so much He gave His life to save us. Praise the LORD!  Love, Jackie

Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! Isaiah 30:18 (NIV) We are so privileged to have Almighty God longing to give us grace. When we come to Him and ask for forgiveness of our sins, He extends His grace, without hesitation. The LORD rises to show us compassion and His compassions for us are new every morning. May we wait on His direction and guidance in every area of life. Those who wait upon Him are blessed.  Love, Jackie

The fruit of righteousness will be peace;  the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.  My people will live in peaceful dwelling places in secure homes,  in undisturbed places of rest. Isaiah 32:17-18 (NIV) When we do what is right, the precious fruit of peace is produced in our lives. We receive righteousness through Jesus Christ and as we abide in Him, quietness and confidence is ours forever. Our souls can rest in peace and be undisturbed by the unstable circumstances of this world. Amen. Love, Jackie

LORD, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished  you have done for us. Isaiah 26:12 (NIV) Whatever we have done, the LORD has given us the strength and wisdom to accomplish it. He has opened doors that man tried to shut and closed doors that no one could open. Stick with the LORD, and He will fight your battles and make you victorious. Thank the LORD for all He has done for you.  Love, Jackie

So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed." Isaiah 28:16 (NIV) No one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 3:11). He is our sure foundation. Anything else on which we build our lives is shifting sand. He is a foundation of truth, anything else is a lie. Jesus is the firm foundation on which we can stand and not be moved. The one who trusts in Him will never be dismayed. Hallelujah! Love, Jackie

"So don't worry about these things, saying, 'What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?' These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." Matthew 6:31-33 (NLT) Our heavenly Father already knows all our needs. He does not want us worrying about obtaining them. We are to cast our cares on God and seek His Kingdom first and foremost. And He will amply supply all that we need. Praise God!  Love, Jackie

"Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation." With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. Isaiah 12:2-3 (NIV) Trust in the LORD. He is the source of your strength and your joy. Give thanks unto Him, for He is faithful. Whenever you call on the LORD, He will be there and His well never runs dry. Love, Jackie

Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs - he wants to please his commanding officer. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV) We are to be in this world but not of this world (John 17:16). Do not become entangled with the concerns of this life. We are to put God first and keep our eyes on the Lord, then all these other things will be added unto us. Don't get distracted. Like a good soldier, stay focused on your assignment from the Lord and seek to please Him. Amen. Love, Jackie

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. Isaiah 6:1 (NIV ) The Lord Jesus is highly exalted above the earth. Jesus Christ the King is seated on His throne and He reigns in power and righteousness. The whole earth is full of His glory. Like the prophet Isaiah, each one of us will appear before Jesus, one day, and see Him face-to-face. Until that day, let us worship the Lord with all of our hearts and minds. He is the living Lord and He loves you. Love, Jackie

I lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 (NIV) Look to the LORD, your Maker. He is your helper. You cannot lose with God on your side. He has given you the victory. Glory Hallelujah!  Love, Jackie

"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command." John 15:12-14 (NIV) Jesus gave His life on the cross for us. There is no greater love than to lay down your life for your friends. If you do what Jesus commands, you are His friend. Love your neighbor the way Jesus loved us: unconditionally and sacrificially. Then you will be a friend of Jesus.  Love, Jackie