Month: April 2020

Scripture

Psalms 18:2-6

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies. The cords of death entangled me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me. In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.

Observation

Holding Out for a Hero by Bonnie Tyler

I need a hero 

I’m holding out for a hero ’til the end of the night

He’s gotta be strong

And he’s gotta be fast

And he’s gotta be fresh from the fight

I need a hero

I’m holding out for a hero ’til the morning light

He’s gotta be sure

And it’s gotta be soon

And he’s gotta be larger than life!

Larger than life

Application

These verses scream PTSD, depression, and anxiety to me. When these take hold it is like the cords of death trying to strangle me. All I can do is cry out to the Lord and hope He hears my voice. Some days I just have to take a deep breath and clear my vision. Clean the window to my soul. Then I see what is really going on inside. The Lord is right there. He is my rock to stand on as the waters rise. He is coming to not only rescue me, but take me back to the fortress where He will shield me. He is my stronghold. I just need to watch out the window. He is on His way!

Prayer

Lord, thank you for opening my eyes when I am in distress so I can see the whole picture. I know you are my rock and I can see you coming to rescue me! ~Amen

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Scripture

Romans 8:27-30

And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

Observation

Purpose: G4606 πρόθεσις prothesis, n. [12] [√ 4574 + 5502]. setting forth: plan, purpose, will; (a.) consecrated (bread):– purpose (5), consecrated (4), opportunity (1 [+3195]), plan (1), true (1)

Appliction

If God called you to do it, He promises it will all work out in the end. It may not look like it today, but it will all be fine. I am often heard saying the Christian life is not filled with unicorns and rainbows. We struggle too. Well, this isn’t completely correct. Our lives are filled with rainbows, the rainbows of promises. In the end, we will be just fine. God provided a plan for us to live with Him forever and ever!

Prayer

Lord, thank you for your many promises. ~Amen

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Scripture

Psalms 46:1-3

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.

Observation

A true friend encourages us, comforts us, supports us like a big easy chair, offering us a safe refuge from the world. ~H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Application

We face trials every single day of our lives. Unlike unbelievers, we never face them alone. We have supernatural strength to see us through. God gives a place to take a moment to breath, when things get overwhelming. The fight is always hard, but we don’t have to fear it. Our God is bigger than any trial or fight that comes our way. You will never see a caterpilar afraid of the fight. God has sheltered it in a cocoon and given it the strength to break through and fly high as a butterfly.

Prayer

We face trials every single day of our lives. Unlike unbelievers, we never face them alone. We have supernatural strength to see us through. God gives a place to take a moment to breath, when things get overwhelming. The fight is always hard, but we don’t have to fear it. Our God is bigger than any trial or fight that comes our way. You will never see a caterpilar afraid of the fight. God has sheltered it in a cocoon and given it the strength to break through and fly high as a butterfly.

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Scripture

John 10:27-30

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”

Observation

John 10:27-30

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”

Application

I have never herded sheep. However, I have trained dogs and have a service dog. When he is working, he is trained to listen for my voice only. I can tell him to sit and and he will stay put until I call or whistle. Others can call and whistle away, he will not budge. When he is not in working mode, his head can oft be turned with the promise of cheese, LOL! “No one will snatch them out of my hand.” can be misunderstood. It is true no one can take you away from God, BUT you most certainly can walk away. We are given free will. God loved us so much, he gave us the choice to love and follow him. No one and, I do mean NO ONE, can take that away from you. No even you! The choice to walk away and not follow him IS totally up to you. He will still be calling your name and waiting for your to hear his voice. He is waiting for you to simply pray and call on his name too! 

Prayer

Lord, I know I don’t always listen and sometimes wonder off, but thank you for always being there to call me back. Thank you for continuing to call my name so I know where to find you. ~Amen

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Scripture

Philippians 1:3-6

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

Mercy, peace and love. May the grace and Lord surround and be with you on Good Friday. God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son. – John 3:16

Application

This weekend I am doing what I can to spend time with family over Zoom and the phone. My husband (Pastor) and I will be doing a live Facebook Easter service from our church. We will ring our bell 33 times at 7 am with lots of churches around the world. I want you all to know today, Like Paul, I pray for you all. Maybe not by name, but it doesn’t matter if I know them. God knows each and everyone of you! Happy Easter! 

Love, hugs and lots of blessings!

Tabetha

Prayer

Lord, thank you for giving your life so that we may all live ~Amen

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Scripture

Psalms 91:1-4

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Observation

Sometimes He Calms The Storm

~ Scott Krippayne 

Sometimes He holds us close

And lets the wind and waves go wild

Sometimes He calms the storm

And other times He calms His child

Application

We had an awful storm come through last night with 80 mph winds, lightening, and torrential rains. As I write this morning, I am looking out my window. The birds are chirping and the flowers and trees are blooming. You would never know 12 hours ago firemen were running all over town to answer calls of distress. Nature doesn’t stop for storms. Oh it may hunker down, but it continues to grow.  We have a place to find refuge as well. God will shield His faithful. It doesn’t always mean the storm will stop around us. It means we will continue to grow in His fortress as it rages on.

Prayer

Lord, thank you for being my place of rest in the middle of the storm. ~Amen

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Scripture

Romans 8:1-6

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.

Observation

Jesus loves me this I know

For the Bible Tells me so

Little ones to him belong

They are week but he is strong

Yes, Jesus loves me! 

Yes, Jesus loves me!

Yes, Jesus loves me!

The Bible tells me so.

Application

Do you ever feel unloved? I mean you can’t even find a reason to like yourself. Pick up your Bible! It is filled with love letters written to you straight from God’s heart. Take a moment to read Romans 8:1-6 again. Really read every word. Do you see what God did just for you. He sent His son because He loves you. Not because He had to or even just wanted to, He Loves You! He provided a way for you to live and not be condemned by the law. He not only changed the rules to the game, He changed the game. Satan no longer owns you! The Bible tells you so!

Prayer

Lord, thank you for loving me yesterday, today and tomorrow! ~amen

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Scripture

Psalms 40:1-4

I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him. Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.

Observation

You Raise Me Up

By Josh Groban

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains

You raise me up to walk on stormy seas

I am strong when I am on your shoulders

You raise me up to more than I can be

Application

As a suicide attempt survivor, who still deals with the depression and PTSD, these verses mean a lot to me. Those demons wrap themselves around me. They tighten their hold. They poke at me and laugh at me when the depression sets in and will never leave me alone, I have to struggle and fight for my life. Just when I think there is no hope left, I cry out. God listens and comes to my rescue and breaks the cocoon around me. I emerge like a butterfly. I stretch my wings and fly higher than those demons can reach!

Prayer

Lord, thank you for lifting me up when I can’t even lift my head! ~Amen

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Scripture

Colossians 3:1-4

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

Observation

Advice from a LadyBug

Don’t let the small things bug you

Spot new opportunities

Spend time in your garden

Be well-rounded

Be simply beautiful

YourTrueNature.com

Application

“Untiil you spread your wings you’ll have no idea how far you can fly” ~Unknown. Don’t get stuck in what is going on around you. Look up! Keep your eyes on God. Remember Peter when he stepped out of the boat? When he kept his eyes on Jesus, he didn’t see the storm and kept walking. The minute he took his eyes of Jesus, all he could see was the raging storm and he began to panic and started sinking. Be a ladybug! Go through the garden looking at all the new adventures ahead. Spread your wings to see where you can fly!

Prayer

Lord, thank you for being the wind beneath my wings! ~Amen

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Scripture

Psalms 127:1-2

Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves.

Observation

H8736 שָׁוְא šāw’, n.[m.] [53] [→ 7417?, 8734]. worthlessness, vanity, falseness:– false (15), in vain (4 [+4200, 2021]), worthless (4), in vain (3), lies (3), misuse (3 [+5951, 4200, 2021]), falsehood (2), futility (2), misuses (2 [+5951, 4200, 2021]), deceit (1), deceitful (1 [+5493]), deceivers (1 [+5493]), destruction (1), empty plea (1), falsely (1), futile (1), idol (1), idols (1), lies (1 [+1819]), meaningless (1), nothing (1), worthless idols (1), worthless idols (1 [+2039]), worthless things (1)

Application

Do you ever wonder if God sits back and kind of giggles at us sometimes? Maybe He even rolls His eyes as He thinks, “Here they go again. Why don’t they just listen to me.” I can’t be the only one who tries to solve my own problem only to hear God say, “Are you done yet? Shall we try it my way now?” Doing things outside of God’s will and way is like trying to not get wet by running in between raindrops. It is all in vain. So, let’s stop and do it the right way. Grab your raincoat and let God’s blessings rain down on you. 

Prayer

Lord thank you for loving me enough to always guide me. ~Amen

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