Our Sonship and the Father’s Plan 3 Every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm has already been lavished upon us as a love gift from our wonderful heavenly Father, the Father of our Lord Jesus—all because he sees us wrapped into Christ. This is why we celebrate him[a] with all our hearts! Ephesians 1:3 (TPT)
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Date: 03/21/2020 Saturday
Verse of the Day (Biblegateway.com):
Jeremiah 17:7-8 NIV
“But blessed is the
one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is
in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots
by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
Soul Vibes and Starters (YouTube.Com)
https://youtu.be/Xiu6hbz0iDk “You Keep Hope Alive” @ Jon Reddickhttps://youtu.be/u828g2phpew “Fighting For Me” @ Riley Clemmons
https://youtu.be/ByyaRrZ73fE “Glory and Majesty” @ Jon Reddick
https://youtu.be/yMji7TypHOI “God, You’re So Good” @ Passion
https://youtu.be/-Gv8VDqc-os “God Turn It Around” @ Jon Reddick
Daily Journal/Thoughts/ Prayers (my perspectives and/or feelings):
Thank you Jesus for this new day, allowing me to
hear the birds singing the sun rising; even the sweet sound of my family
members voices on the telephone.
I
wonder what it was like so long ago when we did not have this technology. How alone we must have been when pandemic, tragedy
and sudden loss occurred.
Thank you for the here and now. Something that came to mind and I think just
needs to be shared daily.
Even the smallest blessings at any second of any day we are given. Come from you!
Matthew 6:9-13 (NKJV) 9 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. 13 And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. [a]For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Thank
you even in the chaos of my own household of an 18-year-old that does not really
absorb why all this is happening and her special moments of her final year in
school that she has worked hard for. Are
all being cancelled and taken away.
My prodigal stubborn daughter who listens to no one and allows her high anxiety consume her and flow out around her.
That bored little one that needs to run and play unable to stay busy.
For the day to day of here and now and what I in any given day; as I try we do it in day to day trying to protect the worldly investments we are blessed with such as a thirty-year-old wood frame home.
My prodigal stubborn daughter who listens to no one and allows her high anxiety consume her and flow out around her.
That bored little one that needs to run and play unable to stay busy.
For the day to day of here and now and what I in any given day; as I try we do it in day to day trying to protect the worldly investments we are blessed with such as a thirty-year-old wood frame home.
Despite
what anyone would of should of could of.
I have been blessed. Then there
is just me, always needing to be moving and you call me closer to acknowledge just
be still and hear your birds call out. Listen
to the morning start or the evening close out.
Despite anything going on around, or within. As quoted by Christine Langley-Obaugh on
#SpeakLife “We Repeat What We Don’t Repair”
Many cries out to you daily for so many things; but few including me rarely repair that which is in our control that you give; deal and repair it. Instead the worldly cycle goes on and on. At least until that one day when the world just stops, and we are fully aware of what it means to be still and know that you are our God. Psalm 46:10 (NKJV) Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
Thank you, Jesus, for keeping hope alive for all who believe in you and know that you are alive! Despite being woke from the alarm company for a smoke detector going off; to find it most likely was because the prodigal was smoking in their bedroom and its not batteries.
Thank you for keeping me calm; as I would like to just have my space at times and stop dealing with the nonsense; you alone keep my path to remain steadfast and despite it all stability for the children who are a gift to this world.
When I am ready to throw in that towel you keep fighting for me. You did not bring me through any of the trials and triumphs for me to quit for those who need even the slightest peace even during the craziest times. Or even when I just get so weary. I know if your love has won me over; it will also be embedded in the blood of my blood and you never break your promises. At some point we all of your children those who call you ABBA, our Father and King and those who just know of you and think they have control or a say.
Yes, many will walk among the shadows but as sure as I am allowed on this earth. You Jesus Christ will be acknowledged for the blessings of any days given.
I fall short more often than not; and how we all climb the hills and valleys in this world or the spiritual battles that rage on around us. I know you Father God will always be waiting with open arms for your children running full force. You will never tire are or fall back as we almost tackle you when we realize it is you. You hold steadfast and true in great love, care, mercy and more grace than any child ever deserves.
May all your people learn where their strength comes from; putting faith in you over any fear the one and only that will fight protect what darkness is trying to consume us.
Be it man-made, be it illness, be it incident or tragedy. You God alone split the red sea; healing those who truly believe in you; knowing all things as the women at the well. There is nothing even if we try to bury it deep that you Jesus do not know.
May we all purpose in the quest for truth: Psalm 25:5 (NKJV) Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day. John 1:17 (NKJV)
17 For the law was given through Moses, but grace and
truth came through Jesus Christ. John 17:17 (NKJV) 17 Sanctify[a] them by Your truth. Your word is truth.
May we all remember and know the true suffering you Jesus took for
us at Calvary so we would have a life bigger, more beautiful and better than
anything this world has to offer. During
the days to come when our routines are broken and we are short on patience and those
we love but are not necessarily under our feet or in our space are revealing
who they really are and what they really do when we are not around.
Fill us with the grace that you alone blessed
us with. It does not matter what we are doing, who we
think we were, or where we are from where we were. You Jesus have us all right where we are
supposed to be until our own selfishness and choices move us out into harm’s
way.
We all get to choose and this tsunami wave that I talk about that
occurs from every choice we make is far greater than anyone will ever be able
to recover for the good. If we choose
to challenge what is out of the worlds control and we take out the innocence
and those that came long before us or those who are dependent on us. There is no going back! I can assure you I am not one to be told
what to do; forced to be made to do something. I can tell you being a kid that had to
raise myself after my older sister married and left very young. I learned from the school of hard knocks
and many hands of those who tried to force their ways on me. Be it by empty promises of this world or beatings into submission. I will gladly do anything for the good
if someone asked; known to give everything I have to help those in need. But try forcing or taking from me. I can assure you survival mode comes in and
I am the first to say line up what is evil and take it out one by one.
Why did I share that; who knows why God allows things to creep out
of this mind maze vault? The point is no
matter what you are feeling here and now; turn to God and ask him to turn it
around. Follow the guidelines our authorities have in
place to protect you and those you come in contact with. If you want a future of any kind even if we
all may have to start from a level playing ground and be the hands and feet of
Jesus starting over.
Know you increase your chances to do so by following the rules
laid out. Despite how this misfortune of
Covaid-19 Pandemic has been released or why.
I am historian, theologian or for that matter subject matter
expert in anything. I am just a blessed
soul that has been saved by the mercy and grace by God the Father and came to
know, love and allowed Jesus Christ to live within this spirit I carry.
I know without a doubt God has been with us then and with us now and will turn this around. https://youtu.be/-Gv8VDqc-os “God Turn It Around” @ Jon Reddick
I can assure you just like this song https://youtu.be/t5MvrlvTuWQ “No Angel” @ Gregg Allman; I will never steal from you; but yes let me show the love I have and have that want to feel the love I have from the outside in that God fills from the inside out. Tattoo, oh yes or being a stranger to the darkness of this world. Unfortunately, my lessons came all before I even old enough to know what life really was. However, it may be for me or anyone else. When God is calling let Him in. Only God knows! Yes, I can refer back to songs over and over and call out some of the greats that have given words and hope through their music or just telling the stories of their journeys.
We are all on level ground and we must all fight the elements not allowing the darkness win. https://youtu.be/CecdQehjJUg “Soulshine” @ The Gregg Allman Band
We all get to choose how we are going to handle any of the events that come upon us day to day. Be it routine, kids, people in general or what we do with this Pandemic.
I Pray you will pray it forward and be the hands and feet of Jesus right here and growing forward. Even if you do not really know Him yet. Start right where you are and start filling your spirit with all that he lived, suffered and died for. Fill it with positive music, biblical teachings and share kindness. Look out for those that need help. Protect yourselves and hold tight to that moral compass we are all given when making those choices that we have been given freedom of will to make.
Until next time I pray God’s abundant blessings of mercy and grace keeping you safe and strong for whatever is to come.
https://youtu.be/ABWnLjXer10 “Spirit Lead Me” @ Michael Ketterer & Influence Music
Father God, thank you for this day and all that fills it minute by minute and all that have come to pass. Please hear this heart and all I deeply love and have come to know. Be with your people healing all suffering and directing our great Nation in your will. Not in the human path that ultimately is selfish and uncaring deep within.
Teach us how to follow in your way Jesus Christ! Teach us how to love even those who are unlovable well. Teach us when all hope is gone; we have the strength and knowledge filled with your spirit to be the light in the chaotic darkness of this world if you choose to have us do so. Thank you for all you allow this vessel. Good, bad or indifferent!
Meditation Opportunities (Biblegateway.com):
(NIV -New International Version,
NKJV-New King James Version, AMP -Amplified Version, TBT-The Passion
Translation)
Isaiah 12:2-3 (NKJV) 2 Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be
afraid;
‘For Yah, the Lord, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.’ ”
‘For Yah, the Lord, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.’ ”
3 Therefore
with joy you will draw water From the wells of salvation.
Psalm 21:6 (NKJV) 6 For You have made him most blessed forever;
You have made him [a]exceedingly glad with Your presence.
You have made him [a]exceedingly glad with Your presence.
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Date: 03/20/2020 Friday
Verse of the Day (Biblegateway.com):
Like newborn babies,
crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now
that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
Soul Vibes and Starters (YouTube.Com)
A little mix up this morning
https://youtu.be/4YlTUDnsWMo “Bad Moon Rising” @ Credence Clearwater Revival
https://youtu.be/pZ_Bnu_RbQM “Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain)@ Gary Allan
https://youtu.be/ce6PT-3sQGg “Beautifully Broken” @ Plumb
https://youtu.be/8R4tdF2s42w “Survivor” @ Zack Williams
https://youtu.be/osnhlrIX7bE “Gone @ Elevation Worship
https://youtu.be/NrTv39-lG4M “Yes I Will” @ Vertical Worship
https://youtu.be/FfuR39DmgwI “Uptown Funk Cover” @ Holy Spirit Funk
https://youtu.be/-hDJNGK0MiQ “Elements” @ TobyMac, Ledger | Neon Feather Remix/Audio
Daily Journal/Thoughts/ Prayers (my perspectives and/or feelings):
Thank you for another new day. Even if today is not what we are used to getting up and just gong. Doing full force and having purpose to meet the needs and demands fulfilling commitments and agreements to continue the blessings of duties we signed up for in our career, our homes, our basic day to day.
Just the idea of trying to stay in that routine I have been in for so long because of needs of driving or taking care of things. Once that alarm went off; I just did not want to move. Knowing where I am going; 500 feet give or take to my home office space. To sit and do what I do and not being able to really do much of anything else.
It is all good, I am on my second cup of coffee. I am a two-cup morning girl for sure. Not even really needing it but just routine. In fact, I would probably be better for it not having any being I don’t drink nearly enough water. However, it is what it is.
None of that is neither here nor there now is it? This social distancing is not the big thing for me. I am just a wanderer if you will. I need to be busy doing things and moving. Not necessarily around people but just doing something. So just sitting in one spot or walking out the front or back door taking a deep breath then going back well for me it gets a bit mundane.
Of course, I do have that repair construction still being done on my place and yes I was very disappointed yesterday to know but feeling blessed for sure. What I thought was previous storm damage was just the fall out of a cob-job that was a cover up just to put the house on the market for someone like me to come along and buy it.
I truly do not want to sound like I am complaining; but I am very disappointed while at the same time knowing how blessed I have been. With the past several years of storms really hitting Florida and two since I have been in this place knowing there could have been problems. Much less the overwhelming knowledge of all that rotten wood underneath which could have invited unwanted guests…All I can say is thank you God; and EWE!
Our day to day must go on the best we can know that. Be it fixing housing issues or just routine within a limited travel zone.
I don’t know about you; but we are all in this for the long haul and we truly must practice following whatever the rules are that our government says about this time of lockdown with the pandemic.
Even if you are feeling great, know you could be a carrier and being this virus has been around awhile we really do not know who or what. So please follow the rules. It may seem too much or too funny and you don’t think it is that serious. That is until it affects someone you love and are close to.
Stay strong in your faith and anyone that follows me knows I will not force my spirituality and beliefs on you. But it is no big secret that I believe in God, and the relationship with His son Jesus Christ and the only way to have that true relationship is by making Jesus your best friend.
How, so glad you asked. Starts with you and me right where we are in prayer and true faith giving all we are to Jesus and asking him to come into your life. Confessing your faith that the only way to God is through his son Jesus Christ.
Normally I would say then find your true God-fearing faith believing friends and circle up learning the bible and just practicing being good humans. But in today’s world; dig into a bible, music, YouTube, podcasts, live broadcast.
Question everything you hear, look it up and connect online with your local churches to confirm what you are learning is bible based and true. There will always be those out there talking point blank crap. There is no religious organization that can heal the virus if you send them anything.
Don’t drink the Kool-Aid!
For real, yes, many churches that are bible based and out there being the hands of feet of God and fear not talking about Jesus Christ will request their flock to help keep the lights on and service to keep things running. There is nothing wrong with that. But know what and who you are believing what is being taught.
There is only one God of Miracles and He sent his only Son Jesus Christ
down as man to live, to suffer and to die on that cross so we could have
life. Learn that, know that and never
forget that. If you choose to believe
anything. (John
3:16 (NIV) 16 For God so loved the world
that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not
perish but have eternal life.)
I am no theologian or subject matter expert, but
I can tell you I have lived life and have had friends in some pretty low places
back in the day and can assure you I am blessed. Coming close to death on many occasions and
even that when the world was too heavy.
Some may never get that and there will always be
those out there that judge because they have all the answers. It’s all good. I know who I belong to, who allowed me to
exist in this world.
I pray you figure that out as well for yourselves. In the least always walk forward day to day
whatever that looks like with that moral compass in hand. Purposely doing what is respectable, of
value and loyal. Not out chasing what
is temporary that will be washed away in the blink of the wind blowing. That you learn to have a pay it forward
mentality even just by being kind.
If not it’s all good. We all get what we put into it. For those who haven’t seen those who have
done harm or took advantage of you brought to some sort of justice. We may never see in our time what is in
store for those who purposely are out there selfishly doing harm for their own
pleasures or gain. But know they will
be dealt with even if not in our time.
Get back up and keep growing forward the best
you can with what you have and do not let any negative rent space in your
spirit. No relationship, financial,
or any type of let downs. Give it all
over to God meet Jesus right where are and do your best for who you are every day,
he allows you up again with air in your lungs and movement in your body.
Be thankful for the lessons and share the
blessings.
For now, my day must get started with the
routine I am blessed to do. Read,
write, sing and dance no matter who you are right where you. This too will pass and until it does know
you are loved and worth more than anything this world can give or take from
you. Have a blessed day or evening.
Meditation Opportunities (Biblegateway.com):
(NIV -New International Version,
NKJV-New King James Version, AMP -Amplified Version, TBT-The Passion
Translation)
2 Corinthians 5:5 (NIV) 5 Now the one who has fashioned
us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a deposit,
guaranteeing what is to come.
2 Corinthians 3:17 (NIV) 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is,
there is freedom.
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Date: 03/19/2020 Thursday
Verse of the Day (Biblegateway.com):
But the fruit of the
Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Soul Vibes and Starters (YouTube.Com)
https://youtu.be/vXadeEzf6_8 “Supernatural” @ DC Talk
https://youtu.be/Y9CjYvQDDIo “Need You Now” @ Plumb
https://youtu.be/5vUvi-A75BU “Miracles” @ Jesus Culture
Daily Journal/Thoughts/ Prayers (my perspectives and/or feelings):
Thank you Jesus for this new day.
Into the unknown I stand in you alone to know no matter what all things will come to pass as you see fit.
Be it the world crisis, the day-to-day, be it construction to fix things or more things found needing to be fixed. Blessed Jesus to have come to be called your child. Even in the chaos, even in with my own prodigal that just doesn’t get it on somedays with their head strong many times selfish ways. Or with the one you gave the name for in dreams so many years ago. In the middle of the storms serving the public as a health servant.
As a mother whom you alone Father God gave life so long ago through these children and their children. You have been faithful far beyond anything I deserved even before I knew choices made could be mine alone. Or anything that came after.
Dreams back then so many I use to be freaked out big time. As a kid dreaming over and over later in time living through what the dream was. Still exact times when looking at photos of family visits to grandmother’s house before she was taken. To so many others even those in 2018 that painfully I wish I could have understood better and been able to do something.
Anytime a life that you gave is taken to the darkness of this world. Or even how I woke from that dream that day and the who and what. I think I get it now; but will never have a grasp on why.
None of us really know what is next but you Jesus! That is the fact; even if we have expectations that some come boldly and more beautiful than we can imagine and others you protect us and say when, or no.
I can pray, I can say your will be done over and over for all I am connected. But I know Father sadly each soul has their own will. Be it the beautiful blessings of my own blood or that of a stranger. As I have prayed since a child that one prayer I learned somewhere. Now I lay me down to sleep; I still pray today. Your will to be done with this life that you alone choose and pulled me from being consumed in the darkness.
None if any will ever understand that if they too do not have the passion and love for Jesus himself. I myself believe in You, the God of miracles. This time no matter how hard and sad it becomes. There is reason beyond conspiracy theories, war games or simple mistakes.
I do lift up all my family; all who do not yet know you; but I also lift up all my family in you. All who have made their way travelling this globe spreading your light, love and promise.
Those who have been so busy doing and will now be impacted with these changes.
May none be harmed Jesus; may it all work out no matter what material losses are or gains of this world. May Your truth alone shake things out for all of us.
Forgiveness, Jesus. I ask forgiveness for not understanding or pushing on things I should have just let you shake out. I am no stranger to have nothing. From what over time has been broken, stolen or given away. All has always been yours to start with… I say this for not other reason but the thankful heart that is within. I know what it is like to live in the middle of a cold New York State winter with no heat or hot water. Where all that keeps you warm is the life of the friends that surround us at the time.
Foolish pranks from super gluing dirty dishes together to visiting that friend in the hospital and messing with the bed controls. Childhood pranks or even that of taking the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and going ice skating up on the reservoir in the middle of winter. Even the many times just laying out under the stars and falling off to sleep trying to count them all.
Innocence lost over time and not just because of what the world teaches us; but how different time has made things and many of our children now do not even know what it is like to look up and see your creation much less even knowing who you are.
So self-absorbed more concerned they deserve a break no matter what the world has going on and just doing whatever they think is needed. Never fully choosing what makes them happy or owning their own journey they walked into.
Where Jesus are you, to show us what next and how to reveal You alone. We all have demons that are chasing us. Though it is when we start giving in and engaging, believing the lies that your tears fall heavy on this world.
Before we can walk, we must crawl and in those baby steps to come. May we acknowledge that it be your hands Jesus, holding and leading our way. Nudging us back up each time we fall. Excited to see those we love deeply, filled with promise even when you slap our hands and say no, not yet; or even stop.
I have never been one to put much into what others thought Jesus, although I have great respect and deep love and desires. In my journey the landslides have been brutal at times. I have been made to believe what is of this world only that what can be seen. And allowed to have faith in all that you are, all that you have been and all that you have yet to come Jesus Christ my Lord, God of Gods and King of Kings.
Thank you for this new day. Blessed are those who truly give themselves to you. A church building is not needed. Forgiveness, Love, Hope and steadfast perseverance towards and with you.
Please fill the many needing you; through the music we have been blessed; messages, podcasts, movies. All of it Jesus may your truth prevail not the made-up demons that are out in full force. Quite the storms in these souls out there fighting physically over a loaf of bread.
Jesus, we need you now. I need you now more than ever.
This is the time when the truth comes to light. No more sadness or misfortune matters. It is you that reflects what humanity is truly like; it is your children called forth to remain in truth of you no matter what.
It is your light that must be reflected in the smallest glimmer of hope that the world cast shadow blocks will be washed away but Your Son Jesus Christ with all his abundance directing those who truly love and believe in Him to glory unseen.
No heartbreak has ever occurred that He himself has not already taken to the cross. May we come to accept the peace in this truth now and any days we are allowed forward.
May we all Allow the God of all things speak to the depths of our being; hear and speak to Jesus right where you are!
May we stop allowing the poison of darkness to consume who we are in your creation Father God!
Meditation Opportunities (Biblegateway.com):
(NIV -New International Version, NKJV-New King James Version, AMP -Amplified Version, TBT-The Passion Translation)
Romans 8:1-2 (NIV) Life Through the Spirit
8 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are
in Christ Jesus, 2 because through
Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you[a]
free from the law of sin and death.
Colossians 1:27 (NIV) 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the
glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
1 Corinthians 6:19 (NIV) 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples
of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not
your own;
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Date: 03/18/2020 Wednesday
Verse of the Day (Biblegateway.com):
Romans 15:13 NIV
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Soul Vibes and Starters (YouTube.Com)
https://youtu.be/DG-6TizB-HE “City On Our Knees” @ TobyMac
https://youtu.be/CPeY_RK7akk “No Matter What” @ Ryan Stevenson
https://youtu.be/R0KTUAi3uiM “Gods Not Dead” @ Newsboys
https://youtu.be/8yrV9kRr888 “Miracle” @ Unspoken
https://youtu.be/AAMU68NTVQw “Call It Grace” @ Unspoken
https://youtu.be/he32vwlKQPY “Where I Belong” @ Building 429
https://youtu.be/ST56ATKfgfs “Native American Flute Music” @ Meditation Music for Shamanic Astral Projection, Healing Music
Daily Journal/Thoughts/ Prayers (my perspectives and/or feelings):
Thank you Father God for another new day of opportunity to do something, say something, for and with you.
Trusting in you and we cannot fail; for eternal grace, be it here and now or forever by your side dancing in the heavens we cannot go wrong. There is nothing anyone can say or do to prove that to others who are not willing to hear, see and accept themselves.
So, it does not surprise me when my devotion talks about our struggle to trust that natural response in humanity, we either do or we do not. However, it is perfectly clear we need not understand any circumstances here on earth to put our trust in you. In fact, if there is ever anything we must trust first and foremost. It should be in the truth, the light and the way of all you have done and will do for us.
So first of all I need to just share what has been weighted on this mind this morning.
There is a huge difference in one giving openly, willingly with the only intent is see the good for and in others. Perhaps with hopes the relationships along the way have meaning but absolutely for a greater purpose than one’s own selfish ambitions.
Just as those out there trying to get as much information of you for their own personal gains; be it they you believe in them and after the fact find they are not who they were or they are just out there Phishing to steal whatever they can eventually taking your identity.
What is Phishing you ask: the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
Even as simple as someone continually trying to get more personal information from who was your best friend growing up; why, what color is your favorite color, who was your first love, what kind of car do you drive, what is favorite vacation spot.
You get it. Listen I will never tell you to not socialize with anyone; I have had pen pals since a young kid and connections all over the place. However, I will tell you be careful about what you are doing and telling.
Especially protect your family and loved one’s.
Especially in today’s world of so many unknowns. Even in the darkest of hours, people especially now will be out trying to get what they can, taking anything, you allow them.
Yes sometimes we get hacked and never even know it until it is far too late with nothing to do but repair and clean up. Sometimes we believe the good in others and find out far too late.
When we do this; own it, clean it up no matter how long it takes and learn your boundaries.
There is no doom and gloom now or in the future unless you allow what has gone wrong to consume you in this world. My perspectives and yes that includes the most painful losses of this world when pieces of me are taken and never to be found again.
God wants all our trust first and always. In and through all circumstances and for us not to be caught off guard by our distractions of this world. But to pick back up and keep moving forward in him. Shining as bright as we can whenever we can, wherever we can!
We do not have to have a grand platform; we just need to believe who we are in Christ alone and do our best with all we are given to work with in thankfulness.
It is hard, for me hard back then and I am sure without full understanding and not knowing what is to come next in this world hard will come.
But I know who I belong to; as we all start from dust and dust we will depart. In the meantime, be it 21 years or 115 years or for my very own great great grandmother 103. And all that will happen during any of that time we are given. We must always know there is one who is greater and above all things including each of the vessels we are given.
So, when you are frustrated for how someone says or does something, for what is or what is not transpiring. Remember the love that was given to allow us to be here in the first place. Consider there is so much more than we will ever see and experience in this vast world we live in.
Including the truth and reasons of what or why all this is happening today here in 2020.
Know who holds this world in their hands and why it was allowed to come to be in the first place.
No, it does not make us feel better when one of our loved one’s are sick, injured, lost. It does not make us feel better when you cannot just walk up and give a huge hug to those your really love the most and feel they are real. Those you were allowed to birth or those you just at some point found seeping into your pores.
There is a difference of genuinely caring and loving another soul and that of just trying to connect because they have something that interests you. Or because of what they do. Sometimes in realness, you do not have to have or do anything; your soul shines brighter through everything that some just need or want to rub up on you so that they too can have some of that love deep within.
No matter the case, no matter of anything that is going on right here right now. Always remember kindness matters; even when others are not. Be the light; know your boundaries and do not panic. Be steadfast and continue growing forward in HIM; Jesus Christ the one who is and will ever be. It is hard but consider it part of your work out. Trust me as a female out here in this world. Doing what is right is not hard; watching out for those who have dark intentions and avoiding getting caught up is the chore. Be it out on the highway driving where people try to intimidate you; or being somewhere that their violent angry behavior can do harm or even out online.
Put God first in all you do; to do so you need to meet Jesus right where you are and build that relationship with him. Diving into the bible, devotions, and anything else that feeds the spirit in truth. Being we are at a time where social distancing is the practice small groups and going to a bible-based church has to be online or limited.
Prayers and blessing for all no matter where you are; practice paying if forward now more than ever in love and kindness. Be the hands and feet of Jesus for those in need. Share your stockpile, go shopping for those who cannot risk being around people, just be love.
Father God, protect and guide your people in your will alone. This time of hardship especially for those who make their living and got to far above the means because of your abundant blessings. Be with them Father God; be with all your children out there trying to shine on. Be with all who do not understand and calm the panic. Wash over all of us for common sense and what should be next.
Heal the broken mind, body and spirit and show us all what next. In your precious and mighty blood that allowed my name to be written in the book. Thank you for this day all that may come. Amen
Meditation Opportunities (Biblegateway.com):
(NIV -New International Version,
NKJV-New King James Version, AMP -Amplified Version, TBT-The Passion
Translation)
1 Corinthians 6:19 (NIV) 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy
Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;
Matthew 6:34 (NIV) 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will
worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
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On the lighter side of things as I sit here working waiting for the contractors to show up. When you go out looking for that motivation and that one view just makes your heart skip a beat. Some things will NEVER change.
Blessed be the name of the Lord who allows life amongst the storms.
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Date: 03/17/2020 Tuesday
Verse of the Day (Biblegateway.com):
Psalm 23:1-3 NIV
[ Psalm 23 ] [ A
psalm of David. ] The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie
down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
Soul Vibes and Starters (YouTube.Com)
https://youtu.be/So94m-Lp6Pw “One Day” @ Cochren and Co
https://youtu.be/BKK130u2uGA “I Have To Believe” @ Rita Springer
https://youtu.be/N_lrrq_opng “I Can Only Imagine” @ MercyMe
https://youtu.be/_h_XGHb4p1s “Horizon (A New Day)” @ TobyMac
https://youtu.be/ZZqV6i98SkA “Great Are You Lord” @ Casting Crowns
Daily Journal/Thoughts/ Prayers (my perspectives and/or feelings):
It’s your breath in our lungs Lord; it is Your breath that allows me up each day including this one. Thank you, Father God, for calling upon me to know you personally.
You know all things before they even transpire; be it good, bad or indifferent to any of us here on this planet. You Father God already know.
As I sit at my desk early this morning sorting through things and see the census mail unopened and the thoughts of what is happening in this world right here and right now. It is no surprise my mind wanders thinking about how easily we can turn this misfortune of disease into a conspiracy theory.
Just as the thoughts of how blessed I was laying back and listening to the short live session last night being so relaxed as I focused on the words of One day and the cardboard testimony messages. Remembering always when I shared mine; the truth and connection we all have. I could be sad and broken how my own cardboard testimony came to be or even shared.
But God has greater things far beyond me occasionally having hurt feelings or crushed spirits in the let downs of the world. Especially when he is using each of our stories and messes for greater life messages and lighting the path for those in need of love and hope. I will love always, because it is not about me. Though I will never be walked on in this life ever again. I personally own all my choices. Good or bad outcomes make no difference. I am pure in heart and I owe that all to the God who saved me.
As I said I was so relaxed and filled up with just a peace listening, the next thing I know I woke up early this morning thinking how much I need you in this life; whatever it may bring Jesus.
I believe in you and nothing can take that away. I do not really remember when I openly started asking you to consume me. Or when you washed through me waving all the worldly stress and anxieties away. One day I just found myself not who I once was.
Still sometimes holding on to things a little more than I should; but oh, how I can remember I would hate so much when people wronged me, or things did not work out; even ten times more when I would mess up myself.
You are a God of miracles Jesus. So, thank you no matter what for never giving up on me.
I try not to watch the news unless it is during hurricane season and I am tracking the storms. However, far from impossible when your livelihood is on line for many years you become addicted to see what is happening.
I lift all those who frightfully being panicked into greed. Those showing their homes filled from top to bottom with supplies wondering how many are doing without while I am sure most will never get used by those who are hoarding.
Thinking even myself as I made my peanut butter and raspberry jam toast looking at the last time the strawberry jam was used was so long ago, I had to throw it out.
Why we must think we have to have it all. There is nothing wrong in having your blessings and all that you allow. But what are we doing with it? Talents, goods, money, knowledge!
What are we doing with the gifts we are given besides locking it all away when so many in our own back yards are doing without?
I am not stranger to knowing the staggering numbers of homeless just in the woods down the street from any prominent neighborhoods. Many by choice and giving up to the demons they were entangled. But so many more; especially our children.
It is so easy to turn our heads driving by in the now Uber but once limousines when we are at the top of the game. All those who manage us making the decisions based on promotions and what they can get out of it.
So easy to go to a foreign country or it once was to serve other nations not doing so well. But where is the true compassion for right next door?
Pass it on yes; we are in dark times for sure. Doom and Gloom; I am sure it will be even though it may seem so for many. However, thank you Jesus for the anticipation of what it will be like when I meet you face to face.
No, I am not getting crazy and putting myself at risk; in fact, my family has reminded me that I am so called high risk from my heart surgery I had 13 years ago. And yes, I do run the risk by always going out and just diving in and exposing myself.
But I have never been one to run and hide. I will do my best to follow the rules and logistics while still doing what I am called to do.
Yes, I want to hug on my first born and hold him tightly as it has been far too long; Yes I want to see my girls loved well and protected growing in God’s promise. I want my aging parents Mom and pops to be well taken care of.
But all those things I have no control over. It takes a village to come together and make our best efforts to keep things alive in this world if that is what we really wish to have happen. Those who are reckless have not found life to be worth anything and no one can change that for them but prayer and God’s intercession.
God is the God of miracles and I believe deeply in all that is written, all that he lived, suffered and died for. I believe in all that is unseen.
God did not send His son Jesus Christ to suffer so we in the humanity He created for more to just be lost.
There is far more ahead; but we all have to purpose for life and what it is He himself calls us to do.
I have no clue what that means for me. Doing my best in all I am engaged; being cautious and know just as I came before I met Him at the foot of the cross. I know I am nothing without Jesus in my life; and long ago I called him alone to consume me. Protecting and guiding me and all I am connected through His will. Not my own. Because despite who is in this world being real and who is just out there putting on a show and using up any and all they can for their own platforms no matter what that looks like.
None of it matters without the blessings of Christ our King.
I have been blessed beyond anything I can describe; pulled from so much over the years. Allowed to truly know what it feels like to be loved from the inside out and connected in the depths of my soul.
Beyond all Space and time Forever in my prayers flowing through my veins as this is who I have been allowed to be. One Day! One day I will stand beside you and praise all that has come to pass.
Until then guard and protect all that I am called forward to do and be.
Thank you for this day and all that is yet to come, even if it is bowing at your feet, when that day comes. For I know it will not be today. Lord we need you now across our great nations you allow us!
Isaiah 41:10 [Full Chapter]
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.
Meditation Opportunities (Biblegateway.com):
(NIV -New International Version,
NKJV-New King James Version, AMP -Amplified Version, TBT-The Passion
Translation)
For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.
1 You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.
21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He
anointed us, 22 set his seal of ownership on us, and put
his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.
Joshua 1:5 (NIV)
5 No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life.
As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake
you.
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Date: 03/16/2020 Monday
Verse of the Day (Biblegateway.com):
Colossians 3:12 NKJV
[Character of the
New Man] Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on
tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;
Soul Vibes and Starters (YouTube.Com)
https://youtu.be/H0m3Lfkzcw4 “Happy” @ Pharrell Williams
https://youtu.be/UFzcAh1XTmo “Heart of My Beat” @TobyMac
https://youtu.be/IwR0dmrEZo0 “Symphony” @Switch (feat. Dillon Chase)
https://youtu.be/T2LmSDVZdNg “Warrior” @Hannah Kerr
Meditation Opportunities (Biblegateway.com):
(NIV -New International Version,
NKJV-New King James Version, AMP -Amplified Version, TBT-The Passion
Translation)
13 I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who
strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient
in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through
Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]
A happy heart is good medicine and
a joyful mind causes healing,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
The True Vine
15 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit
He [a]takes away; and every branch that
bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more
fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word
which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit
of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in
Me.
5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides
in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit;
for without Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather
them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you[b] will
ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you
bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.
Love and Joy Perfected
9 “As the Father loved
Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. 10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love,
just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.
11 “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain
in you, and that
your joy may be full. 12 This is My commandment,
that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s
life for his friends. 14 You are My friends if you do whatever I
command you. 15 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. 16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that
your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. 17 These things I command you, that you love one another.
The World’s Hatred
18 “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it
hated you. 19 If you were of the world, the world would
love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I
chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. 20 Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they
persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If
they kept My word, they will keep yours also. 21 But
all these things they
will do to you for My name’s sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me. 22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they
would have no sin, but now they have no excuse for their sin. 23 He who hates Me hates My Father also. 24 If I had not done among them the works which no one else did, they would have no sin;
but now they have seen and also hated both Me and My Father. 25 But this happened that the word
might be fulfilled which is written in their law, ‘They hated Me without a cause.’
The Coming Rejection
26 “But when the [c]Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from
the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me. 27 And
you also will bear
witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning.
Cruising with Kelly 3/16/2020
https://www.facebook.com/alwaysJustmeKelly/videos/2826883504070794/
Daily Journal/Thoughts/ Prayers (my perspectives and/or feelings):
Thank you Father God for another new day of possibilities and opportunity; whatever that may look like.
Thank you for the air in these lungs, voice I am given, eyes to see with and the heart that never stops feeling. Even when there have been many times in the past I would have learned how to not feel or get attached or any of the other anomalies that trigger the emotions that just stick.
Thank you for all of it.
So in the crazy fashion of curiosity that got me yesterday once in from playing in the yard; kicking back I start scrolling through Netflix to find something to watch. Of course, my curiosity gets the best of me when I see a historical documentary on previous pandemics.
Although I did not finish watching it; very good information but boring as all get out if you are not into that stuff. Besides, I remembered my weekly Outlander fix was on. One thing is for sure and I never paid attention in the past.
However, plagues, viruses and health crises have not only troubled us in the past. Over time, there have been some significant impacts that have occurred that we managed through.
Predictions at the time they made that documentary something like what we are seeing today was going to take place. Which is sadly what we are facing now.
Because our generation right now is filled with so much selfishness the impacts of this round will be significance across the world.
What that means for each one of us I have no idea. What I do know is do your best to not let your anxiety and panic take over.
It is what it is until it is not. Use common sense remembering your hygiene etiquette. Teach children about germs, hygiene, and not to touch their faces. Take a break and stop passing to the left or right.
Follow the rules even if they make you uncomfortable. In some cases, it truly is better to be safer than sorry later. You may not be directly impacted; but what if you carry something to those you love.
When you are out shopping safe some for those who have not yet been able to get to the store.
Anyway, between the topics being spoke about in cruising with Kelly today and all that is on the news. Please just use common sense and look out for those who cannot.
Life is short make it count; learn to balance mind, body and spirit.
If you have not met Jesus he is waiting to speak to you; right where you are. Do not wait because none of us are promised tomorrow. That we all should be aware of even without the overshadowing virus that is shutting down our world, as we know it.
My wonder, how will I get to NY when I go in July? Not worry I just think allot. Just as I think well maybe I can drive a few hours and catch one of the tours that will be up in GA the end of April just before my birthday, or when will be the next good time to book a short just get away.
How about when will I register to take the PMP exam with everything crammed in my days how will I absorb all I need to know to pass. My mind never stops, from people, places and things 24/7.
We all deal with life differently; and we all deal with stressful situations differently. We all are going through something not just the world crises but day to day.
We all must relearn who we are and who those we have not been around much in the past but now will be. We must relearn and practice mercy and grace as it is given to each one of us daily.
There will be much that comes from the unfortunate times in personal relationships that we find never really should have been. To those that should have been so long ago. Many of our parents and grandparents will be lost just from the stress alone. Much of what we see is only a portion of what is really happening in this world even without a virus that has everyone on edge.
Know who you belong to; practice kindness and if you cannot; find a place to hide yourself away from those who do.
Just thinking aloud with my own thoughts. My layers of day-to-day are just as deep as the next. Family illness, accountable layers of maintaining the blessings given. Wishful in love with a dream that will forever be mine alone.
Fully aware that my God is bigger and with me and everyone else who allows Him in. No matter what the outcome.
If you have not met him, His name is Jesus! Jesus Christ, son of God the one who gave his life so we could live.
He is waiting for you to meet Him every day right where you are.
Nevertheless, who am I to tell anyone anything, but some random person that has been out here tapping thoughts out daily just because that is what I have been blessed to do. Nothing fancy, or spectacular by the worlds standards for sure.
Anyway. In the grand scheme of things if he got you up and you have the air in your lungs and movement in your body. It is not over yet. Make it count; get up and grow forward in Him. Shine on for others and know it is not about you or me.
For now, the day to day awaits. Know you are blessed. Turn up the music, smile and love who you are and all you come in connection. Step up and out in faith and always treat everyone with kindness; even if you are not receiving it.
Much love peace and harmony!
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Date: 03/15/2020 Sunday
then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
Soul Vibes and Starters (YouTube.Com)
https://youtu.be/uvSD57FJKLc “While I Wait” @ Lincoln Brewster
https://youtu.be/p2jpAdXEtV0 “To The Table” @Zach Williams
https://youtu.be/Q5cPQg3oq-o “God Only Knows” @for King and Country
https://youtu.be/TfiYWaeAcRw “Shoulders” @for King and Country
https://youtu.be/K2auPdLrrIs “The Old Rugged Cross” @Al Green
https://youtu.be/u-1fwZtKJSM “Living Hope” @Phil Wickham
https://youtu.be/ITOdkHZi8Kw “My Will” @DC Talk-1999
https://youtu.be/cFJ5qCmvPkY “Made to Love” @TobyMac
Meditation Opportunities (Biblegateway.com):
(NIV -New International Version,
NKJV-New King James Version, AMP -Amplified Version, TBT-The Passion
Translation)
https://youtu.be/aIdZ5KRiakM “Here Again” @Elevation Worship
17 The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty
Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.”
He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Matthew 7:7 (NIV) V)
Ask, Seek, Knock
7 “Ask and
it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be
opened to you.
Daily Journal/Thoughts/ Prayers (my perspectives and/or feelings):
Thank you for this new day Father God; I realize each day I am given new opportunity others are losing their will and life in this world as we know it.
Those I will never know and even those who are struck down by illness and anxieties that trigger illness that are related.
Father You know all things; please heal this nation and calm the storm and chaos that fills so many.
Thank you for allowing me another day of possibilities.
So, as I am learning to slow down, I realized yesterday just how much I spin. Showing up to serve because that is what I do to remember as I walked in; it was my weekend off.
After hanging for a bit; then taking my sidekick to get ice cream. Which by the way I love; but also realize over these past several months of my own battles within. I am gaining weight because I have been deferring all I was doing and getting it back to giving up and quitting.
I am who I am and be it 98pounds or 15-20 pounds overweight my heart will never change.
Grant it yes, my cardio is not enough, and I need to keep it going to remain healthy and focused and not let that of the world chip pieces of me away or why I do what I do.
I have never purposed to be a piece of meat, those human barbie dolls that yes, I do admire but only known for what they reflect on the outside.
Perhaps the hard lessons of life and being robbed of my life and childhood was a blessing in disguise. As it allowed me to not just give myself away for what others see of me on the outside. That I have at times believed what some have told me and faltered picking myself back up fighting forward.
But truly I am a show me person when it comes to really believing what is being said that has supposed purpose or truth.
Heart broken at times because I watch my girls, my nieces and all the young ladies coming up and how they think they need to be that model in the magazine. Or how often they given themselves away thinking they have that one soul they are willing to die for.
I get it; all my life I have wanted that one to die for and know without a doubt they would die for me. When it comes to passion, and truth. You Jesus are the only one that has already done so!
No amount of make-up, physical fitness, flash, cash or fancy words, no drugs, no masks. You love us just for who you created us to be. You God alone have went to that cross and took all the sin, all the pain and all the darkness any of us will ever experience so we could have life through you.
The day you sent your Son Jesus Christ down Father; and he willingly gave his all so we could live. Changes the meaning of what this world really is.
Compassion over passion; Love through His eyes and heart alone. When we can imagine, see and purpose towards that our lives will never be the same. No matter what is or what is not ever to transpire.
Yes, sometimes I wander back in time as I believe to never forget where I came from. However, I know you Jesus are what sustains me for more than what is happening today.
No matter what the reason the events in our world are happening. No matter why I have lived through the scars and considerations of good, bad or indifferent.
I pray every soul I am connected come to know you and their true worth in this world.
