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"Thou shalt not be ashamed..."- Isaiah 54:4."God resisteth the proud...Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God , that he may exalt you in due time."- 1 Peter 5:5-6."Let not your heart be troubled..."- John 14:1."Write the vision..."- Habakkuk 2:2-3."God is faithful..."- 1 Corinthians 10:13.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for loving us and for hearing our cry.Abba Father, we thank you for bearing our grief and carrying  our sorrows...for healing us.Lord we thank you for being close to the broken hearted: we thank you that joy comes in the morning, and that your plans for us are always good.We thank you for giving us peace that no one can take away.We thank you that Faith, Hope, and Love are eternal.Jesus Christ, we thank you for providing unlimited access to You, God Almighty, through your obedience and ultimate sacrifice: we receive you Holy Spirit.Wonderful, Counsellor, we thank you for giving us power, love, and a sound mind;we thank you for telling us not to worry...especially about tomorrow. Lord and Saviour,  we thank you for making us unashamed, and for being faithful.We repent of our sin.We forgive and receive forgiveness. We receive your unconditional love and do our best to love others as ourself. We receive all of the faith, hope, love, grace, mercy, special miracles, heart's desires, answered prayers, and blessings that YOU have for us.Jesus is the Lord: Amen."This is the Lord's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes."- Psalm 118:23.

Perhaps the parable of the Prodigal Son could be better known as the parable of the Merciful Father. Jesus has come to find us, and to show us the way home!

The trees move. The trees themselves move in the wind. Like the fire snake moves. And weaves down into the farmlands and the throne room. Stakes laid sharp to keep it out. But only in the cave shall you face it. Her. With her big breasts and venomous fang. "Merciful Father, I have squandered my days with plans of many things."

Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comLuke 19 Compassion and repentance go together. Jesus shows compassion for a tax collector by approaching him, and Zaccheus responds by repenting of his sinful past. Jesus establishes a kingdom of workers who will carry His saving message. As the parable of the minas indicates, some will reject Him and be wasteful with their opportunities. But those who engage enthusiastically in sharing Him with others will be rewarded. As Jesus approaches Jerusalem for the last time, some worshipers gather to praise Him. But sadly, many in Jerusalem do not. It hurts Jesus to see so many reject His mercy. Jesus goes to the temple to drive out the greedy men and this enrages the Jewish leaders. These men prove to be the hateful and wasteful citizens from the parable of the minas.    Jesus went out of His way to help a tax collector in a tree, a man most would avoid. The parable of the minas, or even the talents, is only understood from this perspective. The work of cultivating His investment in us demands reaching people who are seeking Jesus. Evangelism is at the heart of discipleship. Jesus came to seek and save the lost. The Jewish leaders simply could not understand this. They wanted to protect their own established traditions, even though it had led to ungodly behavior, like money changing in the temple. They hated Him for demanding that they focus less on themselves and more on others. We must emulate Jesus and never these men of selfish motives.   Merciful Father, we are Zaccheus. We are sinners in search of someone to love us. Jesus has come, brought salvation to us, and challenged us to repent and lovingly serve Him faithfully. Lord, we are forever indebted to Him. Please give us the wisdom to know how to show that in the way we love, teach, and help others. You have invested in us, and we pray for the courage to multiply that investment. We will worship Your Son with boldness and joy. Please discipline us to focus less on self, money, and status, and more on kingdom ministry.  -       What would it require for you or me to derail our day to stop and notice Zaccheus and then go to his home? How can we be more like Jesus? -       You belong to Jesus. This is such a peaceful place to be. How important is it for you to share that hope with people who need Him? -       It seems money and greed kept the Pharisees too blind to see Jesus. What can you do each day to keep that from happening to you?

When you go to Confession, do you feel like you're going to the principal's office because you're in trouble? Or you feel like you're going to a feast? In Confession we go to the arms of the Merciful Father, who celebrates with great joy that we are there, and who throws a feast in our honor.

Greetings. Welcome to Water Walking Inspiration for the Work Week by Lisa Lynn Brown. Week 29 Day 2."...Should we accept only good things from the hand of God and never anything bad?...Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return...the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.""Jesus said...I am the resurrection and the life..." Excerpt from Job chapters 1 and 2, and John 11:25.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for encouraging our heart, mind, soul, and strength with your everlasting Hope, Faith, and Love.Abba Father, You tell us come to you to receive rest from weariness, joy for mourning, comfort for brokenheartedness; we come to you with all...receiving all that YOU have for us. Jesus Christ, our Lord and Risen Saviour,  we thank you for the eternal provision that you have made available to us.God Almighty, we thank you for making crooked things straight and for leading us by a way that we have not known...lighting the darkness before us.Jehovah Jireh, our provider, please help us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry; help us to be still...waiting patiently and expectantly.We repent of our sin.We forgive and receive forgiveness. We receive all of the special miracles, heart's desires, answered prayers, and blessings that you have for us.Jesus is the Lord: Amen."...behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered,  nor come into mind....the voice of weeping shall be no more heard...not the voice of crying......mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands.They shall not labour in vain......for they are the seed of the blessed of the Lord, and their offspring with them.And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear....They shall not hurt nor destroy...saith the Lord."- Excerpt Isaiah 65." men have not heard...neither hath the eye seen...what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him." Isaiah 64:4

Greetings!Welcome to Water Walking Inspiration for the Work Week, by Lisa Lynn Brown.Week 29, Day 1 "Can the blind lead the blind?...why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?""Judge not... condemn not...forgive...""In your patience possess ye your souls"- Excerpt from Luke 6, and Luke 21:19.Merciful Father, in the Holy name of Jesus Christ, we humbly pray your word back to You, "Master, have mercy on us."- Luke 27:13.Abba Father, You instruct us to " Watch and Pray." You tell us to pray for them which despitefully use us: please increase our faith, hope, and love.Wonderful, Counsellor we thank you for bearing the government on your shoulder. We thank you for being The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace who teaches us not to worry; we thank you for your refuge and strength and for being a very present help in trouble.Bread of Life, Immanuel please help us to keep our mind stayed on YOU; please create in us a clean heart and renew a right spirit within us. We desire to please you by your standards- Psalm 119:27, 33, 49, 94, 105.We repent of our sin.We forgive and receive forgiveness. We know that we are loved, found, and healed.We receive all of the love, answered prayers, special miracles, heart's desires, and blessings that YOU, God Almighty,  have for us in the name of Jesus Christ our Risen Saviour.Jesus is the Lord.Amen."Be ye therefore merciful,  as your Father also is merciful."- Luke 6:36.

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we surrender all to you: withholding nothing.Abba Father, we thank you for this past year. We thank you for your Grace and Mercy...Love, and Protection. We thank you for deliverance, growth, lessons learned, and healing our broken heart.We thank you for your sovereignty and for being God all by yourself: our merciful,  perfect, Risen Saviour that has saved our soul from eternal death. We thank you for Faith Hope and Love: the things that remain.God Almighty, Holy Spirit, Lamb of God we look forward to this acceptable year of Our Lord: we stand on Isaiah 61:2.In today's reading of John 13 we receive the examples and instructions forth:We receive that we must love one another.We receive the blessings that come from us knowing that Jesus glorified God when he was betrayed by those closest to Him: as recorded in verse  31.We thank you for and receive the instruction to serve others and to wash their feet because God, in Christ Jesus, has given us all things; we come from God and will return to Him in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.We watch and pray in the name of Jesus Christ.Please help us to be the salt and light of the world always identifying with, YOU, the true vine- John 15:1.We repent of our sin.We forgive and  receive forgiveness.We love and receive love.We receive all of the special miracles, heart's desires, answered prayers, and miracles that You have for us, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, I Am.Jesus is the Lord. Amen.

Join us as co-lead pastor Amos Groenendyk continues our teaching series Promises of Wonder, today with the anchoring scripture passage of Luke 1:46-55.

God loves us very much, and He longs for us to repent of our sins and return to His welcoming, loving arms. Do so today; do not wait any longer.

October 6, 2024 Today's Reading: Mark 10:2-16Daily Lectionary: Deuteronomy 5:22-6:9; Matthew 9:1-17Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it. (Mark 10:15)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Children, especially the littlest children, are completely dependent. Adam and Eve were created perfect… and the gift of children that came by Holy Matrimony was not just a promise of a future for all mankind but was given as a joy and a gift that revealed to man just how God graciously takes care of us in all our dependency.  Adam and Eve needed God to provide everything… and they loved their dependence. This didn't mean they just sat around and did nothing, though… there was plenty for them to do for each other. Adam cared for Eve, taught her, and was overjoyed to love his wife. Eve was served by Adam, and she loved to serve her husband… and that's what's wonderful about what Jesus teaches the Pharisees and us in our text. The Pharisees weren't arguing about who was the greatest just to be seen as the best… they sought to ‘be served' by those who were not as great as them. Jesus teaches us and them that they're not the greatest because of their high stature, their law-abiding, or anything that they do at all. The greatest is like a little itty bitty baby who's dependent on mom and dad for EVERYTHING! The greatest is the servant, as Jesus makes clear in Matthew 23:11. The One who receives the Kingdom of God is like Adam and Eve before the Fall– totally dependent on God for all things. The person who will enter heaven is the person who is given the kingdom like a little needy child. That's the person Jesus says “receives the kingdom of God…” That's who Jesus (who, though He was God, became the servant of all) says enters heaven… the needy children who've been given everything. Receiving the Kingdom of God, receiving Jesus is simply this… He does everything for us… gives all that is His to us, forgives us, and He does so by means of water, bread, wine, body, blood, and the word in the Divine Service, and the Holy Spirit brings us there and gives us the faith of a little child… faith that says, “Amen, amen it is so!” Christ my Lord abides with me. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Merciful Father, Your patience and loving-kindness toward us have no end. Grant that by Your Holy Spirit we may always think and do those things that are pleasing in Your sight; through Jesus Christ, Your Son our Lord, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen-Rev. Adam DeGroot, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, NM.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.In Embracing Your Lutheran Identity, Author Gene Edward Veith Jr. will guide readers through that heritage, starting with the Early Church and moving through the Reformation to Lutheranism today. Readers will learn about key people in the history of Lutheranism, from two teenagers who were the first martyrs of the Reformation, through the Saxon immigrants who left everything behind so they could practice Lutheranism freely, to the Lutherans who have stood strong for the faith in our own day.

August 4, 2024 Today's Reading: John 6:22-35Daily Lectionary: 1 Samuel 18:10-30; Acts 27:27-44Then they said to him, “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” (John 6:28-29)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Jesus exposes the motives of those who sought Him after the feeding of the five thousand. They were chasing after food that perishes. Their primary target was what they needed for day-to-day life. That's important. You gotta eat! But it can't be what drives you. We work to put food on the table and have money in our pockets to buy what we think will satisfy us. None of it lasts. Jesus calls us to look beyond our day-to-day needs to our eternal needs, to Him who gives life to the world.Doesn't it please God to do our duty each day as we live out our vocations? Isn't it God-pleasing to work and put food on the table for our good and the good of our families? What could be more godly than that? When Jesus challenges His hearers on this, they ask the natural question: “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?” So Jesus tells them what is God-pleasing: Believe in Him! Faith in Jesus pleases God.When people hear that the Christian faith is about Jesus, believing and trusting in Him for eternal salvation, many of them are disappointed and turn away. Isn't religion supposed to make you a better you? Shouldn't the Christian faith make this a better world? You know just how evil this world is. The “religious” Jews put Jesus to death. They rejected Him and His kingdom. You reject Him in your sins, too. God knows how evil it is. In Jesus, God stepped into this world. He became a physical, human part of it. He did this to redeem the world, to redeem you from all the evil of sin, death, and the devil.Jesus did come to make a better world. His resurrection is the greatest sign that the new creation is upon us. Faith clings to Jesus and longs for the end of this evil world and the dawn of the new, eternal one. Faith in Jesus, the Bread of Life, indeed pleases God. Your faith is nourished by the Bread of Life at His Table. He strengthens you with His Body and Blood to go out and love your neighbor, to provide for his or her needs, driving them right into the loving embrace of Him who gives life to the world. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Merciful Father, You gave Your Son Jesus as the heavenly bread of life. Grant us faith to feast on Him in Your Word and Sacraments that we may be nourished unto life everlasting; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Collect for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost)-Rev. Joel Fritsche, director of Vicarage and Deaconess Internships and assistant professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. LouisAudio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.The Lutheran Confessions play a vital role in the church—both centuries ago, and today. But, do they apply to the daily life of a layperson? Pastor Andy Wright offers a resounding “yes” in his book, Faithfully Formed. He quotes, summarizes, and synthesizes key teachings from the Confessions, revealing their relevance in the daily lives of ordinary people.

"For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds."- Matthew 16:26-27.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we are thanking you for all: Lord, as humbly as we know how to...we are trying our best not to loose faith in your Holy words and promises. Abba Father, we thank you for the trying of our faith knowing that it worketh patience, and for us to be perfect wanting nothing we must let patience have her perfect work, but Lord...even your Holy Word tells us that hope deferred makes the heart sick-James 1:3-4, Proverbs 13:12.Immanuel, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit...Great I am only you know what YOU will do; with all that we have we are trusting you. The world with its desires and pleasures are passing away, but our eyes, heart, mind, body, and soul is stayed on and in you. Only you know if these bones...these hopes, dreams, and works may live- Ezekiel 37:1-14.We learn a lesson from our sister in Christ, Sarah, who laughed when she was reminded of a promise made to her by God long ago; may we not laugh but prepare expectantly, and hopefully for all that you are doing and will continue to do in our life: Genesis 13:12.We repent of our sin.We forgive and receive forgiveness. We receive your unconditional love, and all of the blessings that you have for us.Jesus is the Lord. Amen."Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy."- Psalm 126:5."Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep."- Psalm 127:1-2.

Of the role of the law of Moses in the life of a Christian. As we look to the reading of God's word, if you please join me in prayer. Merciful Father, from you are all the blessings of the light. And even in our darkness, you are near to us. We praise you for your manifest goodness. We thank you for your Holy word delivered to your church for the faith which has conveyed from one generation to the

“Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink— even if you have no money! Come...Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen and I will tell you where to get food that is good for the soul."- Isaiah 55:1-2.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we humbly thank you for this opportunity to trust you completely;Only you know what concerns are trying to vie for our attention.Abba Father, we surrender all to you, right now.You are all that matters, therefore we stand on Isaiah 26:3 and keep our mind stayed on you.Immanuel, God with us, we have everything we need and that is of value with you: and, we have nothing without you.We repent of our sin.We forgive and receive forgiveness.We receive your unconditional love.We receive all of the blessings that you have for us.Jesus is the Lord. Amen."You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you."- Isaiah 26:3"For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.""Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done."- Philippians 4:13, 6.

"I will be your God throughout your lifetime— until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you."- Isaiah 46:4."I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.The Lord is on my side; I will not fear...The Lord is my strength and song...I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord."- Psalm 118.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we humbly give you thanks and praise for another opportunity to seek first the Kingdom of God and your righteousness in earth as it is in Heaven.Abba Father, we thank you for knowing all things, for being everywhere at all times, and for being all powerful;We thank you for moving and working on our behalf for Good even when our flesh and emotions try to tell us otherwise: we rebuke Satan and all of his lies- Matthew 4:10, Jude 1:9.Immanuel, God with us, please protect the gates of our mind, eyes, ears, body, spirit, and being; help us to be still and know that YOU are God; our Father who will never leave us nor forsake us: who has proven it through Jesus Christ and has sealed us with your precious Holy Spirit- Ephesians 1:13.Father, Son, and Holy Spirit we ask that you keep us focused on "whatsoever things are true...honest...just...pure...lovely, and are of good report" in the name of Jesus Christ- Philippians 4:8.We repent of our sin. We forgive and receive forgiveness. We love and receive your unconditional love. We receive all of the answered prayers, heart's desires, special miracles, and blessings that you have for us. Jesus is the Lord.Amen."Please, Lord, please save us.Please, Lord, please...send now prosperity.O give thanks unto the Lord; for his mercy endureth forever."- Psalm 118:24-25."Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and for ever.Amen."- Jude 1:24-25.

"Seek the LORD while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near."-Isaiah 55:3."...it is not my heavenly Father's will that even one of these little ones should perish."- Matthew 18:14."...Behold, thy King cometh unto thee meek..."- Matthew 21:5.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we sing Hallelujah to thee:Hosanna in the highest. Abba Father, we give you the highest praise because YOU alone are worthy.Immanuel, King Eternal, Holy Spirit we thank you for creating us for your glory; thank you for seeing us and knowing us intimately, and giving us a just chance to glorify your name with our life.Blessed Father, Son, and Holy Spirit create in us a clean heart and renew a right spirit within us.We know by your Holy Word that we can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.- Matthew 7:13-14.Help us not to desire to satisfy our flesh and the things of this perishing world;Help us to desire your approval for our thoughts, actions, and entire being.We thank you for your protection- Psalm 91.We thank you for your forgiveness, faith, hope, and love.We thank you Jesus Christ, our Risen Saviour, for enduring rejection, abuse, ridicule, beatings, embarrassment, betrayal, and all that came with your sacrifice that we might have abundant life, eternally.We repent of our sin.We forgive and recieve forgiveness. We love and receive your unconditional love. We receive all of the blessings that YOU have for us.Jesus is the Lord.Amen."So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him."- Luke 15:20.And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan...is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?"- Zechariah 3:2.

"Better a dry crust eaten in peace than a house filled with feasting - and conflict."- Proverbs 17:1."Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord."- Proverbs 18:22."Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect."- Matthew 5:48.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for the "high calling" of God in Christ Jesus: Philippians 3:14.Abba Father, we thank you for requiring that our thoughts and actions reflect that we belong to you;Help us to be content with the blessings you have purposed for our life.Immanuel, King Eternal, Holy Ghost, we humbly ask for your strength to please you: We trust that you are a rewarder of them that diligently seek YOU- Hebrews 11:6.We thank you Jesus Christ for finishing the task set before you by God Almighty: enduring the shame, rejection, and attempts to devalue you.We repent of our sin.We forgive and receive forgiveness. We receive your unconditional love, and all of the blessings that you have for us.Jesus is the Lord.Amen."Trust in the Lord, and do good...thou shalt be fed.Delight thyself also in the Lord ; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him, and he shall bring it to pass."- Psalm 37:3-5.

St. Francis Catholic University Meditation preached by Fr. Michael Casey. To learn more: www.stfranciscatholic.org/

"...Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you"- Matthew 5:5."And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient"- Romans 1:28."...dear brothers and sisters...be not weary in well doing."- 2 Thessalonians 3:13.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we give you thanks in all things.Immanuel, help us!- Psalm 70.Abba Father, please encourage our faith, hope, and love right now. We repent of our sin. We forgive and receive forgiveness. We receive your unconditional love. We receive all of the blessings that you have for us.Jesus is the Lord.Amen."Fear not, for you will not be ashamed; be not confounded, for you will not be disgraced; for you will forget the shame of your youth..." Isaiah 54:4."Instead of your shame you shall have double honor, And instead of confusion they shall rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they shall possess double; Everlasting joy shall be theirs."- Isaiah 61:7."For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed."- Romans 10:11.

"Fear not;for thou shalt not be ashamed...thou shalt not be put to shame"-Isaiah 54:4."Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows...he was wounded for our sins.He was beaten that we might have peace...and we are healed."- Isaiah 53:4-5.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for your promises;We thank you for new mercies every morning, and for your faithfulness: Lamentations 3:22-23.Immanuel, God with us, Eternal King we repent of our sin.Help us, Lord God Almighty:Only You know how hard we try- Philippians 3:14.We receive the love that You have for us;We receive all of the blessings that YOU have for us.We love you: John 15:10.Jesus is the Lord. Amen."It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not."- Lamentations 3:22"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."- Philippians 3:14.

"...Mary stood without... weeping...and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre...Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, “Sir...if you have taken him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will go and get him.”Mary! Jesus said.She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master...Jesus...stood in the midst, and saith...Peace be unto you."- Excerpt from John 20.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for your peace and presence: especially during our moments of uncertainty and sorrow.Immanuel, God with us, your life-giving healing, Holy Word reminds us that even when we think we have figured out a plan to help you carry out the promises you have made to us...you have already blessed us with the miracle: we only need have faith in YOU; we must watch and pray. Abba Father, we thank you for the wonderfully talented brain and body that you have equipped us with, but moreover, we are thankful for your continuous assurance that it is not by our strength, or knowledge that allows us to receive the fullness of God Almighty, but our belief in your faithfulness- Hebrews 11:6.We thank you for allowing us to see your glory.We thank you for blessing us even through doubt.We repent of our sin.We receive your unconditional love, and your peace that surpasses all understanding.We thank you for being acquainted intimately with the desires of our heart, and the longings of our entire being: and answering. We forgive and receive forgiveness. We receive all of the special miracles, promises, answered prayers, and blessings that you have for us.Jesus is the Lord.Amen."Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands."- Proverbs 14:1."And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer, and while they are yet speaking, I will hear."- Isaiah 65:24.

Beloved,"And Abraham said, My son, God will provide..."- Genesis 22:8." Death and life are in the power of the tongue..."- Proverbs 18:21."...choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live"- Deuteronomy 30:19.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for your faithfulness: to us, and YOUR Word. We thank you for this season of increased faith, hope, and love.We thank you for giving us, in the earth, gladness in proportion to our former misery: for replacing the evil years with good- Psalm 90:15.We thank you for clean, circumcised hearts.We repent of our sin.We forgive and receive forgiveness. We receive your unconditional love, grace, and mercy.We thank you for loving us so very much, and for continuously reminding us that you will NEVER leave us, nor forsake us;We trust you, Abba Father, Immanuel, Eternal King.We rebuke, in the name of Jesus Christ Our Risen Saviour, the enemy, lies, confusion, pride, and all the things of this world that try to exalt themselves against the Knowledge of God: 2 Corinthians 10:5.We receive all of the blessings that you have for us. Jesus is the Lord.Amen."...to love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.Deuteronomy 30:6.

"Judge not, that ye be not judged....Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.""...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance..."-Matthew 7:20, Galatians 5:22-23.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, help us to watch and pray.We repent of our sin.We receive your forgiveness.We receive your unconditional love.We receive all of the answered prayers, heart's desires, special miracles, works, and blessings that you have for us.Jesus is the Lord.Amen."...Jesus told them... Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation..."- Matthew 26:31...41.

"Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.O satisfy us early with thy mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands eatablish thou it."- Excerpt Psalm 90.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank for this season of increased faith, hope, and love with You.We thank you for speaking to our heart and reminding us that, "all things work together for good to them that love God."- Romans 8:28.Abba Father, we love you so very much and thank you for being sovereign;You are never tired, or weary, or exhausted of unconditionally loving us: thank you.We repent of our sin, and we ask for your forgiveness. "...teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom."- Psalm 90:12.We thank you for the blessing of friends and family; Immanuel, God with us, place within us a clean heart and renew a right spirit within us: Psalm 51:10.We repent of our sin.We receive your unconditional love, and your forgiveness. We receive all of the special miracles, heart's desires, answered prayers, and blessings that you have for us.Jesus is the Lord. Amen."Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.He giveth power to the faint, and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.Even youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."- Isaiah 40:28-31.

"Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind..."-Philippians 2:3."...Remember my chains. May God's grace be with you."- Colossians 4:18.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for our brothers and sisters in Christ who have humbly remained faithful to YOU; we thank you for their examples of wonderful faith: especially during unjust persecution.Abba Father, we pray your Holy Words found in Romans 10 back to you;"Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed...For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."God Almighty you are merciful: please be merciful to us right now;Help us to share the fruit of Your Spirit that is manifest in our life: love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and self- control- Galatians 5:22-23.Help us to forgive, wholeheartedly.Help us to share our testimony with love;As Joseph said in Genesis 50 regarding the evil done towards him..."You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people."Immanuel, God with us, we know through your Holy Word that the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life is not of the Father, but is of the world;Help us to keep our mind stayed on you, and our whole self in the strait gate-1John 2:15-17, Matthew 7:14.We receive all of the blessings that YOU have for us.Jesus is the Lord. Amen."Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly...the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off!"- Acts 16:25-26."They that sow in tears shall reap in joy."- Psalm 126:5."Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised"- Hebrews 10:23.

"...But Jesus held his peace." -Matthew 26:63."...power belongeth to God.Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy"- Psalm 62:11-12."This is the Lord's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes."- Psalm 118: 23.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we sing HALLELUJAH! We rejoice and give you praise;Thank you God for being Wonderful!As humbly as we know to be, we are in your presence thanking you for all things.Abba Father, we thank you for teaching us the discipline of staying still, of being quiet, and of listening to the voice of the Holy Ghost;We thank you for helping us to trust in YOU completely:allowing you to handle the heart of man. In today's reading we are reminded that when accused, betrayed, and left alone,"Jesus held his peace."Lord God Almighty, help us and hear our cry;Help us not to let anyone or thing beguile us to give up the peace that you have given us: the peace that is bought with your precious blood and life.We, too, stand with the confidence of Jesus Christ and "realize that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels to protect us"- Matthew 26:53.We thank you, Immanuel, for never leaving us.We repent of our sin.We forgive and receive forgiveness. We love and receive your unconditional love.We receive all of the blessings that you have for us.Jesus is the Lord.Amen."... when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I."-Psalm 61:2.My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him."- Psalm 62: 5.

"For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. During that time the devil came and said to him, 'If you are the son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.'But Jesus told him, 'No! The Scriptures say, People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God."- Matthew 4:1-4."...know also, that in the last days there will be difficult times.For people will love only themselves......scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, unthankful, unholy,Without natural affection...lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;...from such turn away....from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable...It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work."- Excerpt from 2 Timothy 3 KJV and NLT.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we joyfully thank you for being all powerful, all knowing, and ever present; we thank you that your ways and thoughts are higher than ours. Lord God Almighty we thank you for your son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, who was able to defeat the devil in all forms;We thank you for strengthening Jesus during his wilderness moment: allowing him not to forfeit the mission you gave him.We thank you for teaching us to lean on your Holy Word in all circumstances and not our knowledge, nor own understanding. We repent of our sin.We forgive and receive forgiveness. We thank you for loving us unconditionally. We thank you for blessing us with answered prayers, heart's desires, and all of the blessings that you have for us: we receive them.Jesus is the Lord. Amen."For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord..."- Jeremiah 29:11.

"Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee."- Isaiah 60:1."A crowd soon gathered around Jesus, and they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons. He was sitting there fully clothed and perfectly sane, and they were all afraid."-Mark 5:15.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we are humbly in your presence thanking you for all;We thank you for choosing things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And choosing things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful-1 Corinthians 1:27.We thank you for today's reading that reminds us that the "crowd" was not afraid of the man when he was possessed by a legion of demons...assumed to be a lost cause doomed for destruction, but instead when he was delivered, clothed, and had a mind focused on God is when they were afraid;Abba Father, help us to keep our mind stayed on YOU, so that we may prosper in your way and will, peacefully: without sorrow- Proverbs 10:22.We we loose all that is not ordained for us by you, and we bind all that is ordained by you for us- Matthew 18:18-20.We repent of our sin.We receive all of the blessings that you have for us.We are waiting for you God; Make haste...Psalm 70.Our faith, hope, and love is in you Lord God Almighty: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.Hallelujah. Jesus is the Lord.Amen."Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might....take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."- Ephesians 6:10-18.

"For when I am weak, then I am strong.Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake."- 2 Corinthians 12:10."Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God..."- 2 Corinthians 10:5."The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill and to destroy:I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."- John 10:10. Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for being the door of the sheep; the door that we shall go in...and find pasture: your Peace- John 10:7-10.Abba Father, we thank you for completely protecting us from the lies and deceitfulness of this world. We thank you for guarding the gates of our mind, body, soul, and being with your Holy Word;We thank you for rebuking the devour from us and giving us prosperity: Malachi 3:11.Father God, please forgive us for disliking our weaknesses and our need for You, at times: obedience to your will and way for receiving all that you have for us.We thank you for your divine patience to never leave us nor forsake us: even in our rebellion. Blessed are those who wait for you; "...the Lord God must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion.For the Lord is a faithful God."- Isaiah 30:18.We repent of our sin. We thank you for this season of humility: Luke 2:1-40.We receive your unconditional love and your forgiveness. We receive all of the blessings that you have for us in the Wonderful name of Jesus Christ.Jesus is the Lord. Amen."For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."- Isaiah 9:6.

"Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear..."- 1 Samuel 17:36."But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them "- John 16:4.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, in all things we give you thanks and praise: Hallelujah. "Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil."- Psalm 90:15.Abba Father, we thank you for your teaching, preparation, and training for traversing in the earth: Matthew 6:10.We thank you Lord God Almighty for equipping us for victory: just like you did with David; he was proved to be a victorious warrior long before he slew Goliath: through the obedience of maintaining his responsibility to feed his father's sheep.Lord Jesus Christ, help us not to lament, reject, nor abhor the training and utilization of our gifts that you command. Help us not to reject the responsibilities you have assigned to us.May we delight in fulfilling your will in earth as it is in Heaven.We love you, Comforter...Blessed Trinity, with all that we are: withholding nothing.We repent of our sin.We receive our new wine in new wine bottles: Mark 2:22.We receive your unconditional love;We thank you for loving us so very much.We thank you for making us beautiful: Ecclesiastes 3:11.We thank you for keeping our heart clean.We thank you for broken hearts: Psalm 147:3, Psalm 51:17.We receive all of the blessings that YOU have for us.Jesus is the Lord.Amen."...when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth"- John 16:13."Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice...Listening to him is much better than offering..."- 1 Samuel 15:22.

"...our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace...But if not, be it known unto thee...we will never serve your gods...Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him..."- Daniel 3:17-18 and 28."...he that endureth to the end shall be saved."- Matthew 10:22."...knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience experience, and experience hope...And this hope will not lead to disappointment."- Romans 5:4-5.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for your precious Holy Spirit that is ever present and reminds us that you will never leave us comfortless: you will come to us: John 14:18.We thank you for giving us your power to heal the sick as recorded in Matthew 10.Abba Father, we thank you for endowing us with the strength to patiently wait for you to perform and manifest all that you have promised to us.Help us not to be deceived nor offended to keep anger."Let not your heart be troubled..."- John 14."...when you come into a house, give it your blessing. If the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you."- Matthew 10:13.God Almighty, we repent of our sin in the name of Jesus Christ. We forgive and recieve forgiveness. We love and receive your unconditional love.We receive all of the answered prayers, heart's desires, special miracles, and blessings that you have for us.Jesus is the Lord.Amen."...when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I."- Psalm 61:2"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."- Romans 8:18

"...there is no beauty that we should desire him.He is despised and rejected..."-Isaiah 53:2-3."...there was no room for them in the inn."-Luke 2:7.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for your Holy words that will never pass away: as recorded in Luke 21:33. We thank you, Great I Am, for being the ultimate promise keeper: the Most High righteous judge who opens the eyes of the blind...to you we say, Hallelujah! Abba Father, we thank you for this season of Advent: a time of expectation of your blessings...Hope for all;the hope, faith, and love that comes from the expectation of Christ's coming and return: Luke 21:27. We thank you Lord God Almighty for consistently strengthening our soul to desire the things of the Holy Spirit - Romams 8:5.We thank you for reminding us in today's reading that Jesus Christ, your Beloved Son- Saviour of the world, was not physically beautiful attracting the masses, but was rejected; we thank you Jesus for never leaving us nor forsaking us. We thank you for enduring the ultimate loneliness so that we can be encouraged to know that we are not alone nor rejected, but instead are beautiful and wonderfully made and loved.God, we thank you for teaching us and allowing us to have room for Christ in our heart, life, and being today:Lord Jesus Christ we receive all of you.We repent of our sin.We forgive and receive forgiveness. We delight in you. We receive your unconditional love.We will not allow our senses to deceive us.We watch and pray.We receive all of the blessings that you have for us.Jesus is the Lord. Amen."Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."- Psalm 37:4.

Beloved, "Jesus wept.""Does the Most High even know what is happening?""O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me""My tears have been my meat day and night."John 11:35, Psalm 73:11, Matthew 26:39, Psalm 42:3.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank for enduring with us through tribulation; we thank you for strengthening our faith, hope, and love...preparing us to spend eternity with YOU.We repent of our sin. We receive your unconditional love and forgiveness. We forgive our debtors: Matthew 6:9-13.We receive all of the blessings that you have for us.Jesus is the Lord.Amen."...but your sorrow shall be turned into joy."- John 16:20.

"At the commandment of the Lord they rested... and at the commandment of the Lord they journeyed: they did whatever the Lord told them..."- Numbers 9:23.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for being God Almighty, The Great I Am, maker and ruler of all that is, was, and will be. Abba Father, we thank you for your patience with us... teaching us how to be patient; we thank for not leaving us, nor failing to bless us even though we have moved impatiently. Jesus Christ, our Risen Saviour, we thank you for praying to God often...teaching us the importance of prayer.We learn by your wonderful example that prayer is intimate; even when we want others to watch and pray with us it is still our individual relationship and communication with YOU that guarantees fulfillment. We learn in Matthew 26:36-46 that chosen loved ones may not be capable to watch and pray with us.We thank Holy Spirit for our prayer life with you: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.We thank you for this journey with you called LIFE: please keep us; help us to remain in you- John 15.We repent of our sin.We thank you for making us Good: Genesis 1:31.We thank you for answering our heart's desires: we receive them.We forgive and receive forgiveness. We give love, and receive your unconditional love.We receive all of the answered prayers, special miracles, and blessings that YOU have for us; Our mind is stayed on YOU.Jesus is the Lord.Amen."O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LordThis is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord...send now prosperity." - Excerpt Psalm 118.

"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." 3 John 1:2.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, with a thankful heart we wait on you, alone. We thank you Lord God Almighty for your Holy Words found in Philippians 4:8 that heal our evil earthly beliefs;We thank you for instructing us to be careful...mindful with our thoughts: to think on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report:We receive your virtue and praise for us.The stone, in fact, is rolled away;We are not waiting for you to defeat the enemy, earth, world, or death:It is ALREADY done! Matthew 28:2, John 16:33.Hallelujah, Jesus Christ.Loving Father, Abba Father, we repent of our sin;Help us to trust you, keep our mind stayed on you, to spend more time with you, and to listen, watch, wait, move, pray, be still, remain obedient, and hear You.We receive the beauty...the manifestation of all of the BLESSINGS that you have for us.Jesus is the Lord.Amen."For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers:all things were created by him, and for him:And he is before all things, and by him all things consist."- Colossians 1:16-17.

Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see again"- Acts 9:18.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for helping us to let go of worldly knowledge...and strengthening us to learn and receive the wisdom to Trust in the Lord with all our heart, mind, and soul: Proverbs 3:5, Mark 12:30-34.Lord, may we remain truthful to you allowing us to remain truthful to ourselves and loved ones- Psalm 51:6.We thank you for the storms that have built strong faith: Your life giving, special FAITH- Psalm 119:71, Revelation 12:11.Abba Father, concerning our movement: words, actions, silence...Help us to be obedient to your instruction for we know the adversary goes to and fro, up, and down in the earth; we want and desire to dwell in your safety- Job 1:2, Psalm 91:1.We repent of our sin.We ask you to help us not to worry.Please bless our loved ones: our mind, heart, body, and being.We choose life.We receive and give love and forgiveness. We thank you for being God Almighty: Our Blessed Holy Trinity.We receive all of the Blessings, Special Miracles, Heart's Desires, and Answered Prayers that YOU have for us.Jesus is the Lord.Amen."My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer." Psalm 45:1, Psalm 44:26.

"...while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?""Thus saith the Lord...I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears...I will deliver thee and this city...I will defend this city."- Psalm 42:3, Isaiah 38:4-6.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for being our solid foundation, our consistent companion, and the lover of our soul; we thank you for caring about our individual feelings.We thank you for YOUR faith, hope, and love that strengthens us to faithfully say to mountains, "Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea."- Mark 11:23.Abba Father, we thank you for your promise to take care of us , and your directive for us not to worry- Matthew 6:25-34.Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, please help us to move with such faith that we impress You: Luke 5:20.We repent of our sin. We receive your unconditional love, and your forgiveness. We love and forgive, too.We put off the old, and we receive the new that YOU have for us.We receive all of the blessings that you have for us.Jesus is the Lord.Amen.

Beloved ❤,"...lean not unto thine own understanding."Trust in the Lord with all thine heart.Proverbs 3:5.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for speaking life to us;We thank you for strengthening our faith, hope, and love by reminding us that if we long to bless our children with good things how much more are you willing to do so more than we could ask, think, or imagine. You honor persistence, patience: LOVE- 1 Corinthians 13.In Luke 18:1-8 "Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. ...God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night...""You parents if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone?So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him." -Matthew 7:9-11.Abba Father, abased we stand before you repenting of our sin, asking for forgiveness, and needing your all powerful help; you know our individual needs, wants, heart's desires, supplications, requests, groanings: we need YOUR help."We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."- 2 Corinthians 10:5.We are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus our Risen Saviour.We are confident in you, Lord God.God is for us...Romans 8:31.No weapon may proser...Isaiah 54:17.We choose life...Deuteronomy 30:19.We receive all of the Good, answered prayers, heart's desires, special miracles, and blessings that you, God Almighty, have for us in the name of Jesus Christ. Thank you Holy Spirit. Jesus is the Lord.Amen.

"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."1 Thessalonians 5:18.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we are humbly in your presence sharing the supplications, requests, desires, and longings of our entire being.We thank you for your life giving, love giving words that remind us to give thanks in all circumstances. You show us in 1 Samuel 16 that You, God Almighty, look at the heart when choosing us;Help us not to be weary in waiting, in well doing, and in hoping expectantly for you to bring the vision to pass. Help us not to trust nor seek the world and its means for delivering the vision that you have given us: for we know in part...1 Corinthians 13:9.1 Corinthians 15:33 notes,"Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.”Jesus Christ, Our Risen Saviour, we thank you for your sacrifice that continuously gives us a chance to be good to you;Help us to focus on you and our individual walk with you.“Do not judge others, and you will not be judged."- Matthew 7:1.Abba Father, you say, "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."- Matthew 7:7-8.On our knees we humbly, thankfully, and prayerfully lay all that we are at your feet.We thank you for hearing us, protecting us, blessing us, encouraging us, and giving us answered prayers, heart's desires, special miracles, and exceeding abundantly more than we could ask or think......according to your riches in glory by Jesus Christ both now and forevermore: we receive all that YOU have given us.We repent of our sin.Jesus is the Lord.Amen.

Beloved,"Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.If you love only those who love you...if you do good only to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you?...I will show you what it's like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house...on solid rock." - Excerpt from Luke 6.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for this moment. We are thankful for your awesome presence, and your holy loving words that encourage our faith, hope, and love.We pray and affirm to our secret places Psalm 138:8, "the Lord will work out his plans for my life for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever." Abba Father, as we diligently seek YOU we are asking for the humility, strength, patience, faith, hope, and love to serve our loved ones and enemies the way you have instructed us to: regardless of how we feel.We repent of our sin and ask you to forgive our debts- Matthew 6:8-13.Jesus Christ we receive your instruction,"him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also"..."Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive”Luke 17:4."And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith."- Luke 17:5.As it is written, " For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us- Romas 8:18.We have everything with YOU and nothing without you: you are the Alpha and the Omega...the Beginning and the End.We are healed by Your stripes; we thank you for your sacrifice, Holy Trinity: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.- Isaiah 53:5.We receive all of the faith, hope, love, kindness, fruit of the Spirit, answered prayers, heart's desires, special miracles, and blessings that YOU have for us.Jesus is the Lord.Amen.

Beloved, Let us pray together:"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord....my word......it always produces fruit....it will prosper everywhere I send it.You will live in joy and peace."- Isaiah 55.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for the parables and lessons learned from the Farmers Scattering Seed: Matthew 13.Jesus Christ, you tell us that hearing the Word, the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches will choke the word and make us become unfruitful: verse 22.Abba Father, help us to receive the joy and many blessings that YOU have made available to us, now: undistracted;In verse twenty-four You tell us the parable of the enemy sowing weeds in the field of a farmer who had scattered Good seed.Lord and Saviour, may we stay focused on you alone; Nothing is lost with you. You see, know, and take care of EVERYTHING.Please give us the strength, faith, hope, and love, Lord God Almighty, not to be distracted by the cares of this world or the deceitfulness of riches.I Am, help us to be likened unto the farmers who scattered seed and did not get distracted by the lost seed that fell by the wayside, nor by the seed that fell among thorns; moreover, help us not to be offended nor distracted by the enemy sowing "weeds."You teach us that the seed that fell into Good Ground brought forth fruit thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted: YOU will provide- Ecclesiastes 11:6, Genesis 22:8.Thank you for loving us and knowing us intricately: individually- Psalm 139.We repent of our sin.We forgive and receive your unconditional love, and forgiveness. We receive all of the answered prayers, heart's desires, special miracles, and blessings that you have for us. Jesus is the Lord.Amen.

"For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry."- Habakkuk 2:3."Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit."- Ecclesiastes 7:8."...be not weary in well doing."-2 Thessalonians 3:13.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for the blessed assurance that YOU are ours: and we are yours. We thank you for encouraging our faith, hope, and love with today's reading of your holy words that remind us that though we have waited for you to answer specific prayers...YOU have delivered and manifested those prayers and supplications and we will experience them in your appointed time and season; Help us not to be weary in well doing: help us not to give up- Galatians 6:9.Jesus, Our Lord and Saviour, when you told the parable of the Lost Sheep YOU showed All that we do not know the mind of God;Though it seems unreasonable for you to leave ninety- nine to find the one gone astray...lost...it shows that no one can ever say what YOU do or do not have for any one of us- individually. We are to have faith and hope and trust in You- God Almighty, alone - Psalm 42:11.Abba Father, we thank you for seeing us, hearing us, healing us, caring about things that afflict us- Matthew 18:7.We repent of our sin.We receive your wisdom, patience, peace, rest, and all of the blessings that you have for us.May we remember the Sabbath: to keep it Holy- Exodus 20:8-11;May we keep your commandments. We give your standard of love and forgiveness; We receive your unconditional love, and your forgiveness.Jesus is the Lord.Amen.

"...none can keep alive his own soul."- Psalm 22:29."For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him but when he cried unto him , he heard"- Psalm 22:24.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for your words found in Matthew 7:1 that says, "Do not judge others, and you will not be judged."Thank you for your grace and mercy.Abba Father, help us not judge others, nor ourselves: our circumstances, our walk, our appearance."Who are you...to argue with God? Should the thing that was created say to the one who created it, 'Why have you made me like this?"- Romans 9:20-21."...even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh..."-2 Corinthians 12:7.God Almighty, Jesus Christ our risen Saviour help us to surrender all to you: every thing...withholding nothing. Place within us a clean, repentant, contrite, loving heart. Help us to desire to please you by your standards: not the world's, nor the enemy's.Great I am, we receive your will and way for our life; we believe and trust you.We are fruitful, prosperous, in good health, Good, blessed, realizing our heart's desires, answered prayers, and all of the blessings that YOU have for us: we receive them."God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?"- Numbers 23:19.Jesus is the Lord.Amen.

Beloved,"...the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong...The wise sometimes goes hungry, and the skillful are not necessarily wealthy. And those who are educated don't always lead successful lives..."-Ecclesiastes 9:11."When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required."- Luke 12:48.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for placing your Holy Word in our heart.We thank you for the endurance to follow your will and way for our life: loving us, encouraging us, strengthening us along the way.We thank you for reminding our heart, soul, body, and being that You are in charge of EVERYTHING, and that you will use things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And also choose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful: 1 Corinthians 1:27; Therefore, the safest place for us is in Your perfect and Holy will for our life regardless of what anyone or thing says.Abba Father, we thank you for giving us your words to hold on to; You are the ultimate promise keeper: Matthew 28:20.We love you, Lord God Almighty. Help us to stay focused on you, alone: letting go of things and circumstances that are not of you.Thank you Holy Spirit for enduring in and with us: we love you.Jesus Christ, Our risen Lord and Saviour...we are trying our best: never let us go, keep us forever.We love you, Lord; Help us : Psalm 70, Isaiah 65:24.We repent of our sin.We receive your unconditional love, and your forgiveness: thank you.We receive all of the blessings that you have for us.Jesus is the Lord.Amen.

Beloved, For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.- Isaiah 64:4.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for this moment;We thank you that you are our God and we your people.We thank you for forgiving our sin and iniquity: We repent of our sin.We thank you for your Holy Words found in Jeremiah 31 that remind us that you have loved us with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have you drawn us to you; You are so patient. We thank you for your patience;Thank you for teaching us how to be patient.We thank you for telling us that you will turn our mourning into joy and exchange our sorrow for rejoicing: that we will feast on your good gifts;Help us to be patient, and hopeful, faithful, loving."Now this is what the Lord says: Do not weep any longer, for I will reward you...There is hope for your future...I have given rest to the weary and joy to the sorrowing..."We thank you for confirming our healing in Isaiah 53.We forgive and receive forgiveness. We receive your unconditional love.We receive and obey your will for our life.We receive all of the answered prayers, heart's desires, special miracles, and blessings that YOU have for us: Proverbs 10:22, Matthew 6:9-13, Jeremiah 31.Jesus is the Lord.Amen.

Luke 15:11-32 9:30am Service

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