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Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the LORD our maker, for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care. — Psalms 95:6-7a (NLT) “The eyes of the LORD watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help.” (Psalms 34:15 NLT) “You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of his godly people and rescues them from the power of the wicked. Light shines on the godly, and joy on those whose hearts are right. May all who are godly rejoice in the LORD and praise his holy name!” (Psalms 97:10-12 NLT) Yahweh is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures;
 He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. (Psalms 23:1-3 LSB)

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so Yahweh surrounds His people from now until forever. — Psalms 125:2 (LSB) Yahweh covers His people on all sides, not just in the past, but today and forever! …let everyone who is godly pray to Yahweh in a time when He may be found; Surely in a flood of great waters they will not reach us. He is our hiding place; He preserves us from trouble; He surrounds us with songs of deliverance. Selah. (See Psalms 32:6-7) Psalms 32:10 (AMP) says: …he who trusts in and relies on the LORD shall be surrounded with compassion and lovingkindness. And Psalms 34:7 (TPT) says: “The angel of Yahweh stooped down to listen as I prayed, encircling me, empowering me, and showing me how to escape. He will do this for everyone who fears God.” Praise God for His protection and His favor. ...let all who take refuge in You be glad, let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, that those who love Your name may exult in You. For it is You who blesses the righteous one, ...

They came to Jesus and woke Him up, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” And He got up and rebuked the wind and the surging waves, and they stopped, and it became calm. And He said to them, “Where is your faith?” — Luke 8:24-25a (NASB1995) We all put our faith in something. Some believe in luck or karma. Some believe in political leaders and governments to take care of them. Others orchestrate their lives based on what the world says, who is under the influence of the evil one. This is what the LORD says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the LORD.” (Jeremiah 17:5 NLT) Our peace, hope, and victory are in Christ. In John 10:10 (NLT) Jesus says His purpose is to give us a rich and satisfying life. In John 11:25 (NASB1995) Jesus said: “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies. He also said: “Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me....

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” — John 8:12 (NIV) The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. (John 1:4 NLT) Whoever follows Jesus will never walk in darkness. The life of the godly is full of light and joy (See Proverbs 13:9 NLT). However, there are those who rebel against the light; They do not know its ways nor abide in its paths. (See Job 24:13 NKJV) May we have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness. (See Ephesians 5:11 NKJV) For we were once darkness, but now we are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. (See Ephesians 5:8 NKJV) If you are filled with light, with no dark corners, then your whole life will be radiant, as though a floodlight were filling you with light.” (Luke 11:36 NLT) For you have rescued me from death; you have kept my feet from slipping. So now I can walk in your pres...

“ But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. ” — John 4:23-24 (NASB1995) Now is the time to seek the LORD with our whole heart and worship the Father in spirit and in truth. In Jeremiah 29:13 (NASB1995) the LORD says: “ You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. ” “…learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind. For the LORD sees every heart and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.” (1 Chronicles 28:9 NLT) Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God. And may we truly worship the Father, with our lives, our actions and the words we speak.

“I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.” — Revelation 1:8 (NLT) Jesus is the beginning and the end. That means that whatever this day holds for you, He is already there. He has already made a way for you, just keep following Him. He saw you before you were born. Every day of your life is recorded in His book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. (See Psalm 139:16) Since He woke you up this morning, know that He has a plan and a purpose for you today. So keep your eyes on Jesus, the Almighty One, and stand strong on the Word of God which lasts forever. Have faith in Him in all circumstances, dear people. Open up your heart to Him; the True God shelters us in His arms. [pause] — Psalm 62:8 (VOICE)

It is because of the LORD’s lovingkindnesses that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great and beyond measure is Your faithfulness. — Lamentations 3:22-23 (AMP) In difficult times, remember the faithfulness of our great God. Recall the troubles He has brought you through in the past. In 2 Timothy 4:16-17, the Apostle Paul said: “ At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me …” God shows no favoritism (Acts 10:34 NLT). When others abandon you, He stands with you and strengthens you. Yes, and the Lord will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. All glory to God forever and ever! (2 Timothy 4:18 NLT) “ Now behold, today I am going the way of all the earth, and you know in all your hearts and in all your souls that not one word of all the good words which the LORD your God spoke co...

There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven—  ....a time to be silent and a time to speak. — Ecclesiastes 3:1, 3:7b (NASB) Sometimes silence speaks louder than words. We have to discern when to speak and when to be silent. In Mark 15:2 (NKJV), Pilate asked Jesus, “Are You the King of the Jews?” He answered and said to him, “It is as you say.” Then in Mark 15:3 when the chief priests accused Him of many things, Jesus answered nothing. In Mark 15:4-5, they testified many things against Him, but Jesus still answered nothing. The only question Jesus gave validity to was about Him being King. Jesus did not defend Himself regarding false accusations. People may accuse you and testify against you, but hold your peace and let God fight your battles. Our God is King of kings and Lord of lords. He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun. (Psalm 37:6 NLT) My soul, wai...

For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” — Isaiah 57:15 (NKJV) Psalm 10:17 (NASB) says the LORD hears the desire of the humble, He strengthens their heart, and inclines His ear to hear their voice. Isaiah 29:19 (NKJV) tells us, “The humble also shall increase their joy in the LORD…” James 4:6 (NKJV) says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, (1 Peter 5:6 NKJV). Let us abide in His Presence, in the high and holy place. For we are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, (1 Peter 2:9)

When Gideon came to the Jordan, he and the three hundred men who were with him crossed over, exhausted but still in pursuit. — Judges 8:4 (NKJV) Are you still in hot pursuit of all that God has called you to? In spite of our energy level, may we continually pursue all God has for us, to the very end. First Timothy 6:11 tells us to pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Hebrews 12:14  says to pursue peace with all people. Sometimes the pursuit of peace with all people can be emotionally exhausting, however God has an abundant supply of love, peace, patience, etc. Let us draw from His vast supply and we will have all that we need to continue on.

But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve... — Joshua 24:15 (NIV) Every day we make a decision to follow the LORD, the world, or our flesh. We choose to walk in the love and grace of God, with every action, and reaction. Let’s challenge ourselves to consistently make better choices. As we grow and mature, we can make better choices with the use of our time, our talents and our money. We can make better choices in the attitudes we display and the words we speak. Choose to speak positive, uplifting words of life. Praise God that He will do the amazing, spectacular things He does, but it is always our responsibility to make better choices. Choose wisely!

I’m all ears, all eyes before you. Save me from my enemies, GOD— you’re my only hope! Teach me how to live to please you, because you’re my God. Lead me by your blessed Spirit into cleared and level pastureland.  — Psalm 143:9-10 (MSG) God is magnificent; he can never be praised enough. There are no boundaries to his greatness (Psalm 145:3 MSG).The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made (Psalm 145:9 NIV). He gives to all life, breath, and all things (Acts 17:25 NKJV). Keep your ears open to the sound of His loving voice. Fix your eyes upon Him. He is the answer, the solution, the provider, the healer. He is our only Hope!

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; — 1 Peter 2:9 (NKJV) God loved us and chose us in Christ before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight (Ephesians 1:4). Never listen to the lies of the enemy for one second if he tells you that your life is insignificant and doesn't matter. You belong to the family of God. God created you and chose you with a purpose and a plan. And He who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it.

I love the LORD, because He has heard my voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.  — Psalm 116:1-2 (NKJV) When we cry out to our God, He hears our cry, and He answers. The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth (Psalm 145:18).  So call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, as long as you live!

Love never stops being patient, never stops believing, never stops hoping, never gives up. 1 Corinthians 13:7 (GW) Love never stops being patient. Just as our heavenly Father is patient with us, we are to be patient with each other. Ephesians 4:2 says, be patient, bearing with one another in love. Love never loses faith. Keep believing in those you love. Abba Father always sees the best in us. Love is always full of hope. Love never gives up, it endures all things. Love others, just as the LORD continually shows you His everlasting love.

No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. John 15:15 (NKJ) Jesus affectionately calls you friend. As a loving and compassionate friend, Jesus shows us the way to an abundant life, full of everlasting peace and overflowing joy. When we learn from Him, we find rest for our souls (Matthew 11:29). Live your life with Christ, just as you do your best friend, spending time and being real. Frolic in His love and share it with others.

May those who delight in my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, "The LORD be exalted, who delights in the well-being of his servant." Psalm 35:27 (NIV) The LORD delights in your well-being. He wants you to prosper as your soul prospers and is in good health. He blesses us with inner peace and joy. The LORD provides for all our needs and delivers us from all our troubles. Praise the LORD, who always leads us in triumph in Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14). Love, Jackie

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" Matthew 14:29-31 (NIV) Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water until he began to look at his adverse circumstances, the wind. Once he took his eyes off of Jesus he was afraid and started to sink. If you doubt that God is working in your situation, you have been looking at the circumstances too long. Keep your eyes on Jesus and He will lift you above the challenges that blow into your life. Love, Jackie