Month: March 2020

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Hi guys! I wanted to let everyone know that I need to take some time off right now. It will only be a week. Each day, I do have a doodle with scripture scheduled. I would love to see some scripture doodles you have done. Please feel free to leave them in the comments. I hope you are all well and safe. Please know you are all in my prayers.

Hugs,

Tabetha

Scripture

Romans 5:3-5

Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

Observation

G1828 ἐλπίς elpis, hope, expectation:

Application

Hope! As a child when summer came and I found myself surrounded by clovers, I couldn’t help looking for that four leafed one. The likelihood of finding one was zero to none, but I still held onto hope! Hope is that bright ray of light shining through the darkness that surrounds us. Without hope, we have nothing. Thank goodness God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. It is that same Holy Spirit that fills us with hope! So get out there and look for those four leaf clovers in your life!

Prayer

Lord thank you for the hope you have given to us. ~Amen

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Scripture

Romans 12:10-13

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Observation

G5082 σπουδή spoudē, hurry, haste; earnestness, diligence, zeal, eagerness

Application

Can you imagine if people flocked to God like they do Girl Scout Cookies? Seriously, the only war would be over milk and coffee! It is OK, that friends or family don’t understand your fervor. You still love them. Don’t get discouraged. Some of the most powerful words you can say to yourself is “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” If you are on a diet, you may want to repeat those words before you head to the store and see those determined, cute, little girls pushing those cookies outside on the sidewalk. 🤣😉

Prayer

Lord, Where you lead I will follow! ~Amen

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Scripture

Matthew 24:11-14

and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

Observation

Stand Firm G5702 ὑπομένω hypomenō to stay behind; to stand firm, endure, persevere

Application

Have you jumped onto a new fad? Maybe it was a diet, exercise, or a New Year’s resolution. You never see the results you expect so out the window it goes. Then you see those people who stick it out. They endurance their way through and they not only make progress, but they reach their goals. To be a a strong Christian, you have to work hard also. You must sow those seeds deep and cultivate them everyday. You don’t get to sit back and be the Sunday only Christian. If you hold strong, work hard, you will see the beautiful fruits emerge.

Prayer

Lord, thank you for giving me the strength I need to endure through everything life throws at me. ~Amen

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Scripture

Philippians 1:3-6

Thanksgiving and Prayer

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Observation

G3644 μνεία mneia, remembrance, mention

Application

Purim is the celebration remembering the story of Esther. God is never outwardly mentioned in the book of Esther, but you can see His hand in every moment. Esther stood up for her people even when it meant putting her life on the line. Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews was not only overturned but Haman was put to death instead.  Purim could be celebrated everyday thanks to another man, Jesus! He put his life on the line and died so each and everyone of us could live! Today, remember the good work God has started in you and carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus!

Prayer

Lord, thank you for standing up for me. I celebrate today in honor of the story of Esther’s bravery. I remember and celebrate your life every single day. ~Amen

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Scripture

2 Timothy 2:11-13

Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself

Observation

G4412 πιστός pistos, faithful, trustworthy, reliable, believing

Application

Pinwheels were a favorite toy of mine. They were inexpensive, colorful and I could get lost in the spinning for hours. But what happens when you lay them down? The wind can no longer get to them and they quit spinning. What happens when we walk away from Christ? He can no longer fill us and we die out. The minute we stand back with him, he is right there! Ready to fill us again. It is our responsibility to endure with him. He will remain faithful to the end. He will never walk off and leave us hanging. Let him fill your sails so you can spin carelessly through the day!

Prayer

Lord, thank you for filling my sails every day. You keep me spinning and moving forward. You are always faithful and trustworthy. You will always be there for me. ~Amen

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Scripture

1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus clear the way for us to come to you. May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.

Observation

Prayer – a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship.

Application

Today is World Day of Prayer. This prayer from Paul over the Thessalonians is beautiful. I want you to know today that I am here to pray for you. I prayer over all of you these beautiful words. I am always here if you need specific prayer. Please reach out and I will prayer with you and for you.    ~God Bless!  

Prayer

Lord, make the love of this reader increase and overflow for others, just as ours does for you. Strengthen his or her heart so that each will be blameless and holy in Your presence of our God and Father. ~Amen

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Scripture

1 Chronicles 16:8-11

Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;

make known among the nations what he has done.

Sing to him, sing praise to him;

tell of all his wonderful acts.

Glory in his holy name;

let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

Look to the Lord and his strength;

seek his face always.

Observation

H7156 פָּנֶה pāneh, face; by extension: appearance, presence; (pp.) before, in front of, in the presence of; to “show one’s face” is a sign of favor; to “turn” or “hide one’s face” is a sign of rejection

Application

Did you ever notice on the darkest of stormy days you can still see outside? You can still see the stormy clouds. You can see the rain or the wind blowing things around. Why is that? The storm is raging, but darkness did not overcome the light. The sun is still there. It hasn’t left us. It is pushing its way through the storm and shining its rays of hope.  You know what? In the storms of your life, the SON is still there. He is also pushing his rays of hope through. He will prevail.  Keep yours eyes on the sky! His face will soon be shining bright with a smile just for you!

Prayer

Lord, I am seeking your face! Thank you for your warm smile. You always brighten my day. ~Amen

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Scripture

James 1:2-4

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Observation

G5455 τέλειος teleios, perfect, mature, finished

Application

Did you ever here the story of the man and who tried to help the butterfly? It seems he saw a The caterpillar struggling to get out of its cocoon. He felt sorry for it and gently cut open the cocoon to help what was now a butterfly emerge. The problem is a butterfly must struggle to strengthen its wings. If it doesn’t go through the process it will never fly. We are a lot like that butterfly. If we don’t go through our struggles we never learn to persevere. If we don’t persevere we never gain the strength to March forth.

Prayer

Lord, thank you for strengthening me each day. I know to be able to march forth I need to learn to persevere.

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