Scripture Reading: Isaiah 22:1-25, Isaiah 23:1-18, Psalm 74:1-2, Psalm 74:20-23, 1 Corinthians 15:31-34
In his book, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, C. S. Lewis introduced readers to Eustace Scrubb, a nasty lad who ended up on a Narnian ship against his will. From the very start of the adventure, Eustace made it his mission to be miserable—and to share his misery with others.
In fact, the only time Eustace really found any pleasure was when the crew of the Dawn Treader landed on an isolated island, and he happened upon a dragon’s lair filled with treasure. For a selfish and greedy boy, a cave full of riches was a dream come true. But Eustace soon ran into a problem.
The more time he spent in the dragon’s home, the more “dragonish” he became. Eventually, he became a dragon himself—a sad situation that was only remedied by a painful (but liberating) encounter with Aslan, the great lion.
The story of Eustace reminds us that getting exactly what we want in the moment often might be the worst thing for us in the long run. We think we’re on top of the world, so we fail to avoid the inevitable crash on the other side.
That’s what the prophet spoke against in Isaiah 22. In historical context, the people of Judah had just escaped a dangerous encounter with the Assyrian army. The Assyrians had already captured and exiled the northern tribes of Israel, and they had marched up to the very gates of Jerusalem in the southern kingdom of Judah.
While God had protected the city, the people were convinced that their own preparations had won the day. They ignored God and celebrated what they saw as their own victory. But Isaiah knew better. He recognized that the Lord had rescued His people—and that a time was coming when He would no longer stand in the gap for them. Because of their sin, a day was coming when the Lord would let Jerusalem’s enemies destroy the city and humiliate the people.
Instead of celebrating, the people should have been repenting of their sin. Rather than bragging on their own abilities, they should have been expressing gratitude and praise to the One who had spared them. The residents of Jerusalem thought they were getting all they wanted in that moment, but Isaiah urged them to avoid catastrophe by turning back to God.
If we’re not careful, we can fall into that same trap. As humans, we have a tendency to convince ourselves that we have it all together when we’re actually setting ourselves up for a fall. We can spend so much time with dragons that we don’t realize we’re becoming dragons ourselves.
The cure is to keep our perspective where it belongs, on our God. Instead of patting ourselves on the back and celebrating our own accomplishments, we should remember that we are nothing without the Lord. He has saved us, and He has redeemed us.
And because He loves us, He will judge us if we refuse to acknowledge His work and His authority in our lives.
Written by Bob Bunn
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128 thoughts on "A Pronouncement Against Jerusalem"
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I struggle a little with being around ‘dragons’ will have a negative effect on the way we behave but Jesus sat down with sinners and showed them another way. I guess the key is to focus on Jesus whilst you sit down with sinners and not get drawn into a detrimental way of thinking.
I know that I want Jesus to be part of the world that I know, so I need to take the barrier down. You never know who is watching and wants to ask questions and I wear my cross with pride and ask God to use me how he sees fit today!
Man- I want to read that C. S. Lewis book! Thank you, Jesus, for humbling us, for saving us, and may we always acknowledge your authority in our lives!
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It’s all too true that when something goes my way, that’s on my merit. Once I’m struggling, however, how fast am I on my knees asking that God intervene like He hadn’t been doing it all along?
Lord, I’m so sorry for my ego. Thank You for all that I have it, for it is all from You. Help me never to forget that.
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I am currently focusing on building up my financial security so I am prepared for retirement. Today’s study reminds me to place my security and trust in the Lord, and not on on my own actions and achievements. I will continue being a good steward of the resources He has given me, while I focus my eyes on Him. It’s amazing how such a complicated and seemingly unrelatable book like Isaiah can have such a practical and personal message for me. The Bible is indeed the Living Word!
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I know that I can try to control a situation to try and prevent something bad from happening, instead of relying on Jesus. I pray that I would rely on you Jesus and not myself. Trusting that God is good and He is in control.
I can relate to this Jennifer. I find myself trying to to control everything, and giving myself anxiety in the process! Thanks for reminding me to trust the God that is fully in control
A retired husband means that I am behind on podcasts. This is a good one. It is Lisa Harper and “Back Porch Theology”. Look for ‘the theology of worship-part 5… there is no episode number. It features Jeremy and Adie (Adrienne!) Camp. They talk about surrender, which is a word Rhonda J. and others have mentioned. They also reference Isaiah and “send me”! It is a two-part interview. If you like it and listen to it… look for part 6 too.
Thank you for the emendation. Will take listen today. Praying for my heavenly sisters on this thread. God shine His face upon you and give you peace.
Lord forgive me when I want your blessings more that your presence. May I give you all the praise and glory for the wins in life.
With out you I am nothing but wretched and wicked.
Wow. So good! Thank you!
There is no part of where we are or where we have been that is without the Lord’s Sovereign hand and Supremacy and we are nothing without our Jesus-‘He is before all things and in Him all things hold together.’ Col 1:17 That doesn’t give me license to be complacent but humbly press on, be diligent and work with Him being my strength, to lead me and recognize that the Lord is in everything, His provision and all things come from His hand. My job, accomplishments,blessings, possessions, provision, relationships, means to live life…the list of “all things” goes on, but quite simply are only due to how God has been at work and all honor and glory is for Him. No matter what, my heart is to be humbly grateful for all He has provided. Without Him I have nothing and am nothing – it is all Jesus.
Heavenly Father, thank you for your faithful goodness and that you rule and reign over all my days. Forgive me Lord for when my pride, selfishness and impatience can take over, when things can sidetracked me or when I want to go it alone, thinking I can do it by myself. Let my life be a pleasing aroma unto you, seeking you to be walking in your will, always giving praise, honor and glory for the work of your hand in my life. Amen
Ladies, thank you so much for your prayers. My CT scan results came back as stable; no change and no further metastasis or growth. The measurement of the tumor has minimally changed but it is more related to the shape than the actual size itself. Praise the Lord! It has been a long 8 days of waiting – typically for this, results are 3-4 days but not this time, so I found the waiting incredibly stressful and very hard. I have follow-up with the oncologist on Monday and expect that he will continue with the recommendation of a monitoring, wait and see approach and treatment will again be put off. Thank you all again for praying – you have been a great encouragement and blessing to me.
I am so grateful and praise the Lord for His faithful kindness, His strength and hope on this cancer journey and in my life.✝️
Wendy – I’m so happy to hear about this! Praise God!
Love this Wendy! And lifting up prayers in agreement for complete healing of the situation.
Good comment!
Praise God on the results of your scan.
Wendy, this is great news of answered prayers.
Wendy, how awesome! Joining in prayer for you and for wisdom for the oncologist re: treatment or watch. Amen to your prayer, too! Hugs! ❤
Such good news Wendy! I am so happy and relieved for you! God is good!❤️
After a hard week of reading I am sharing a song I just found. It’s a little peppy with a challenging message expressing the life we are called to live ☺ I hope it blesses your hearts. Love, hugs,and prayers ❤
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I WANT MY LIFE TO PREACH
(Ryan Stevenson)
I talk about grace, I talk about love, I talk about faith but somedays I don’t have enough
I talk about forgiveness, but still learning how to give it
Lord, I need your strength to live what I believe
I want my life to preach, every breath, every beat
I want my life to preach, when I’m strong, when I’m weak
Through valley lows and mountain highs, every moment testifies
further than my words could ever reach, I want my life to preach
I talk about peace, I talk about hope, I talk about serving others, but most days I don’t
I talk about freedom, but getting’ lost in religion
Lord, give me strength to live what I believe
Turn my days into your canvas, let me stay open handed, with a humble heart to serve the least of these
I want my faith to be in action, let this flame of compassion be louder than every word I speak
Ryan Stevenson, Paul Wright, Micah Kuiper, Bryan Fowler, and Toby McKeehan
© 2024
the lyrics are just so good! Thank you CEE GEE!
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Great song CeeGee!
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Thank you so much for your prayers. It was a busy 28 hours. We drove 5+ hours with bad winds, slept ok with lots of rain overnight, good doctor visit, got some tests done and then drove 5 hours home through heavy rain for a bit. We’re still tired but praising our Lord for our safety and what lies ahead.
Doctor has tentatively scheduled surgery for May 30th. Looking at between 2 and 5 days in hospital and then at least 4 weeks of rehab. Once okay to travel by car can do some rehab here. Doctor stated that this is not the worst case he has seen. We will be seeing him again on May 1st bringing all the results of the tests that need to be done before hand.
What a mighty God we serve! Happy Friday ladies!
Leanna I somehow missed your original post so I’m not sure of the circumstances but I will be praying for you in the coming days ahead and for your surgery & recovery. ❤️
A long drive in poor weather is not fun at all. Great to hear that something can be done and plans are in place for your son. May the Lord’s hand continue to move, work and be near in his life as he prepares for surgery.
This teared me up… about the things a mother will go through for the love of her child. You are such a wonderful and strong mother. Praying for the next appointments. May all be well. May peace that surpasses understanding and God’s comfort be with you through and through.
I remember driving my 2 year old 75 miles away for a doctors appointment. It was pouring so badly that I couldn’t see. I feel for you doing this 5+ hours.
Praying for good results.
Leanne- what good news of surgery to come, and relief from pain. I praise God for the answers and for your safety trip, even in harsh conditions
Leanna, how scary! I don’t like to drive a short distance in rain much less that long in a severe storm! Thankful God got you there and back safely and that the appointment went well with encouraging results! ❤ Agreeing: you ARE a great mom!!!
The illustration was such a great one! It is too easy to let this world creep in on our lives. We have to stand firm and let God do his work. Proverbs 3:5-6 are such great verses!
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Proverbs 4:23 NIV
https://bible.com/bible/111/pro.4.23.NIV
Thank you for all your prayers. Praying for all of you and thanks to our prayer list People. Your insights bless me once again! Have a beautiful day!
So thankful for all that God has done that we do not deserve!
Praying for you all today
Before I begin my reading & study…
Can I ask for prayers today?
I know I mentioned we had gone to the bank and they gave us several options…it is just taking sooo long for anything to come through and we have vendors putting our accounts on hold daily. Dentists are only working 3 days/week so our sales are much lower than we need them to be in order to pay our bills.
It has become so overwhelming for Steve and me as we face this every day and wonder if we will lose everything. Even our house is tied up in company loans as collateral…
So please pray for peace for us through this trial, for us to see God at work in ways we can’t imagine…and even if we lose it all, to see God’s provision.
Thank you dear sisters. ❤️
Oh, Gramiesue! Praying in agreement with you to see His provision no matter what. I pray for peace and trust in the waiting! Hugs, sister! ❤
Yes, going to pray fervently for you Sue! For wisdom and guidance, and trust. So hard when facing the daily challenges that are SO HUGE and effects everything. It’s kinda in the middle…of I can’t control…but yet I have to make decisions…so, to me, that is hard. Lord I lift Sue and her husband up to YOu, the Lord that sees all, and already know what is ahead, and how you will provide for your children, knowing the best is given, even if we don’t know or understand. Thank you Lord, Amen.
hug! Big, big hug…and a squeeze on the shoulder and eye connection. I am too reaching my hand out over you for God to do His mighty work!!
The song playing right now is perfect..Brandon Lake with Sara Reeves “Lost in your Love.” Hope it will bless you.
Oh GramieSue, I am so sorry that things are still on hold and in the “unknown”. Try to remember through it all that God is at work, even though you can not see it. I can’t imagine being in your situation, but God knows, He sees – He loves you, and He’s got this – no matter how it turns out, He is in control…prayers for you and Steve and for God’s perfect will to be done, and peace – His peace that passes all understanding as you go through this trial. ❤️
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Dear GramsieSue,
Lifting you and Steve in prayer for some movement and especially action. ❤
What an incredibly hard trial this is – I’m sorry. May the Lord bring strength, wisdom, peace and move and provide swiftly in the ways that you need.❤️
I’m sorry Gramiesue and am praying! On top of everything you are going through! I pray for God’s peace and provision!
Praying for this situation, GRAMSIESUE!!
Praying GramsieSue..
Grams in Sue, I’m praying for God’s provision for you and Steve, and for His peace in the waiting.
Praying for you and Steve
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“…We can spend so much time with dragons that we don’t realize we’re becoming dragons ourselves.” Ouch! “…We should remember that we are nothing without the Lord.” A reminder to myself again, that “I” am NOTHING without my JESUS! Nothing! I can’t and don’t want to imagine my life without HIM! I can’t even make decisions without going to JESUS first! Our school displayed a beautiful rainbow message board. We are to get the colorful rainbow sheet and write someones name on each colored line with an something encouraging. The person who set this up is a christian and a very encouraging person herself. Love her! It’s been FUN reading all the encouraging messages of the staff. Haha I’ve seen a few with my name on it with the SWEETEST messages! May I NOT ever ever feel its me! Its not me, not even a little bit, its all JESUS! Yet I’m thankful and so encouraged by their sweet messages especially since I don’t feel that way about myself. BUT I know my JESUS does!
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Thank you for sharing about the rainbow message board. Anytime I hear of the rainbow being used as a symbol of blessing (promise) as our Lord truly intended, it is encouraging to me. Praise the Lord for the ways you have reflected Jesus, Mari and been a blessing to others❤️
This reminds me of the Israelites when they grumbled and complained and wanted something better than manna. So….God gave them what they insisted on they they needed, their want, their way–So He sent the quail. We get so obsessed and single minded on our hunger for something and it never ends up good. Just like how Judah today thought they were successful in their own right…they began to scarf up the quail. To bloating. They will soon explode or implode. God will give us just what we ask for sometimes, but if not aligned with His will and purposes…! We will feast on sin. We will die. Judah will die for a time.
Lord, help me to rid my self of myself, me..prideful, wanting what I want self. May I be humble, loving, and eager to do your will not my own, to look to you in the storms, to look to you on the sunshiney days! May I stay step by step on your path for me, lamp at my feet, not looking ahead…trying to shine my own flashlight. I honor and love you. I learned a long, long time ago, that may ways are never good, even if it feels that way at the time…I feast and then explode, and oh the pain, embarrassment, hurt and the thousands of prices, not only hurt me but others around me. Lord give me the serenity to be still and not rush ahead of you. To thank you daily for being my Lord and Savior. I am nothing without you, and my greatest hope is to show that to the ones around me! To not BOAST in myself, but to give you the glory to all the ministries I serve in!! In Jesus name!
I think of the song Goodness of God.. ” I love your ways, for your Mercy never fails me…all my days, I am held in your hands..”
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So good Rhonda! ❤️
Amen! …I love that song! It brings tears to my eyes at the first line of the chorus – “all my life You have been faithful, all my life You have been so good…” — even when I have not! Praise God for His tender mercies and His forgiveness!
Amen! Thank you for these words, Rhonda ❤️
Amen. Thank you for sharing❤️
May I have eyes to see God’s guidance, provision and protection in my life. My I not follow the world’s example of focusing on the “me.” May I die to myself so I may live for Him.
Yes, amen. Self…darn self. Pride. Wants. Relationships. Marriage. So hard to die to self daily. I need the constant reminder…maybe Isaiah is just what I need in this season!
Right & Right again, dear Rhonda J!
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God brings us to situations where we must rely on him daily.
Father God,
I just want to come before You and remember that You’re in control of everything. Help me to live in a way that reflects Your truth, not just chasing after things that don’t last. Keep me from pride and selfishness, and help me to always turn back to You when I go off track.
Show me areas in my life where I need to make things right, and help me stay focused on what really matters—living for You. I want to use everything I have for Your glory, from my time to my relationships.
Thank You for Your patience with me. I trust You, and I want to follow Your lead in everything.
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We watched this movie not too long ago but it’s been awhile since I’ve read the books…
But this is such a good reminder…without the Lord, I am nothing. But in Him, nothing is impossible.
This study has been hard but good!!
I had to really think about this one. I’m a director at a Pregnancy Resource Clinc and we just had our ribbon-cutting for our Mobile unit launch and our whole team and supporters were ecstatic and I was so very happy , but we all gave thanks and glory to the Lord, but I did find myself patting myself on the back but immediately was drawn back to the cross because I know the Lord has done every bit of it and I do not want to ever fall into that trap. God is so good it helps me to examine myself.
Thank you for what you do!! What a hard, but purposeful job!!!
Thank you for all you do! The Lord has equipped you for such a time as this.
Thank you for serving in this way. May God’s hand of strength, protection surround you and your team as you bring compassionate hope, help and truth.
These scriptures/devo are hard reminders of the results when I’ve gone my own way, either not seeking the Lord’s wisdom or even worse, seeking and then ignoring it because it wasn’t what I wanted. Or giving myself the credit, the pat on my back for what little ol’ me did, cringe! Brings to mind the saying, be careful what you ask for, you might get it. Tough lessons.
When I think back and count my blessings, wow, God is SO good. How many of those blessings can I look at and say, I didn’t see that coming! Thank you, Lord.
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Proverbs 3: 1-13, encourage reading the whole chapter
1 My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands;
2 For length of days and long life
And peace they will add to you.
3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart,
4 And so find favor and high esteem
In the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
8 It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.
9 Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase;
10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.
11 My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor detest His correction;
12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.
13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding;
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Thinking of the song Tis So Sweet Trust in Jesus (Louisa M R Stead, 1882, music by William J. Kirkpatrick)
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DIANA DAVIS – missing those daily prayers!
TERESA DONLEY – love seeing you here each day ❤️
FOSTER MAMA – thanks for update, continued prayers
LYNNE FROM AL ❤️
LINDA IN NC, NANCY S, GRAMSIESUE ❤️
MERCY ❤️
CEE GEE, TINA, RHONDA J❤️
DANIELLE B – praying! ❤️
CHERYL BLOW -praying for continued healing and guidance! You’re wondering on how much movement reminded me of the joke – Patient: Doc, it hurts when I do this! Doctor: then don’t do that ….
JULIA C ❤️
Thank you Searching for sharing the passage of Proverbs, I need to pass on to a few butterflies today to encourage them with it like it did me!
Thank you! Loved your joke! The Dr sounds like my Dr! He has told me that in the past!
Love, Love, Love that chapter of Proverbs! ❤️
❤ Great reflection points, sister! Hugs! ❤
Love this chapter of Proverbs
“Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck”. Amen. I have a custom necklace that says “mercy” I wear daily as a reminder that it’s only by His mercy that I am still here. ❤️ Thank you sister for sharing these verses!
Searching – thank you for sharing the passage from Proverbs. It’s so instructive and uplifting when we follow. And I love the song Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus. I can remember playing the piano and singing it nearly daily as a child practicing my piano lessons. There’s so much truth in those old hymns.
“We can spend so much time with dragons that we don’t realize we’re becoming dragons ourselves”.
So writes the devotional author.
This “pronouncement” made me shiver, dear Shes.
I stopped & began to number the “dragons” I associate with & led astray by. Investing too much time following the uproar of current events. The machinations of man. All the puffery & foolishness. The willful disobedience. Alongside the belief I can find answers or figure things out in my own mind, my own might. Instead of seeking a truer relationship & more fulsome trust in God. I can choose to join in the noise, pursue false idols, engage in self destruction, or I can choose best to abide in His quiet presence. Prayerful & fully grounded in His sovereignty. Coming to my senses, instead of sinking into sin, as Paul says in 1 Corinthians.
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Gwineth52 – thank you for the reminder of what can be dragons in my life. Those things that grab my attention and time. Time and thought I should be spending with God.
I let the side down! I truly did!
I thought I was above my partner, until he found a voice ( and another) and left us.
My fault, my life before him had been dire. Abuse, bullying, no respect for me or care, I hardened my heart to anyone ever loving me as I believed I should be loved! My pushing him away through my stupidity, frustration, and thinking I had had to keep the wall up..
So here I sit, recalling my “I can do things on my own..” Season, alone.
I have been on my own for nearly 20 years. Though I prayed he would return, my ex had made promises to the ‘someone else’ and the good man he was, he kept his promise to her..
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He had prepared me for this 18 months prior in the loss of my daughter.. I had lost again, I was grieving but in a different way..
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Though I was broken, confused and at a loss, I had to go through the motions of life.
All the while God, held me. He comforted me. He walked with me when I felt alone. He provided. He was gracious. He gave me a new home.. His Word, a lamp for my feet, and light for my (broken) path
His Word to never leave me not forsake me, was a comfort. Psalm 23, “..though I walked through the valley of death, in my case, stupidity, He kept me from harm.
The journey to understanding, what I have and WHOM I have, has been a journey..
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BUT GOD..
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He never said it was going to be easy.. BUT yolked to Him, there was a much better chance, covered in grace and love, of coming out the other side, redeemed and wrapped in testimony after testimony of the faithful and forgiving God who loves us so..
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I have learnt that I am nothing without GOD… Truly!
A revelation I could have done with back in the day…❤
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My story isn’t over..
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BUT GOD..
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A bit brighter today, though still chilly.
Sending hugs covered in a blanket of love and prayers, requested or thought.
Much love..
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The hard lessons, sister, what value they can be in our walk with the Lord. Thank you for sharing such wisdom gained.
Love and hugs ❣️
Thank you Tina!
Thank you for sharing all your wisdom through experience. You are such a blessing. ❤️
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Tina, your insight and wisdom is amazing. And your ability to share it is much appreciated.
Yes, my thoughts exactly!
It is God’s lovingkindness that brings His corection to us so that relationship with Him can be kept. He is holy, perfect and righteous. We are fallen, rebellious, and hard-hearted, yet loved, forgiven and redeemed. We need to be reminded daily of how we have been rescued.
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CHERYL BLOW – praying you receive more guidance about movement from your doctor.
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MARI V – agreeing with you in prayer for your sister’s MIL.
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JESSA OLSON – are you still with us?
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REBEKAH SCHUSTER – praying for your last few weeks (days?) of pregnancy. May you be able to rest.
Thank you, Kelly ❤️… the psalm (63:3-4) and the song come to mind, His lovingkindness is better than life.
Thank you!
This is tough but really true. We must learn to acknowledge our deep need for Him. So deep is that need, that the breath we just took is only because he allowed it. Thank you, Lord for your kindness and patience even in our disobedience and our rebellion!
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Gooooood morning, Fellow She’s!
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Of course God needs to be praised in all conditions / circumstances…but, I am truly particularly thankful for the outcome of yesterday’s meeting!! I will have at least a “hiatus” from this client for a while and I did think that was the best thing. What’s funny is I didn’t realize the level of relief I was feeling until (no joke!) I caught myself singing show tunes, straight legs kicking up in the air and everything LoL!!
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Inside me, I truly do want to help this client (and his mom) and perhaps the right time will come to do so but, I was reminded a few times in the past few days that I’m not very good at taking care of myself / my vulnerability / my safety when working with people. Thank Jesus! Waiting to see what’s next.
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On a seperate note, I saw a picture of my foster child’s baby sibling… incredibly cute, even while so little! I’m thankful to say that seeing the baby’s pic only shook my conviction for a minute…I still feel the right decision was made not to take that baby in our home. Please continue to pray for my husband who’s heart I suspect still aches, even more than mine.
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Thank you for your prayers, my sisters — I know they have been powerful in my life, more times than can be counted.
God’s will and purpose was and is done, in this decision! He has not downed tools on your client, just not you this time to take the care..
He s giving you rest.. Time out to breathe and collect yourself. Renew. Rewind. Re-imagine, Re-group. Praise be.. Grace and favour poured over you..
Glad for the joy in your heart, Foster mama..
God is good..❤
Sending huggy hugs covered in praise!❤
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Yes, indeed. Thank you
Thank you for the updates…rejoicing with you in God’s kindness to you in both situations.
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Wonderful. Trust and following His will is so hard to figure out sometimes when we have a timeline here! But that you have peace is a great reminder it is His will.
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So thankful for your heart! Praying you will rest and take care of yourself during this hiatus.
Much appreciated CHERYL BLOW ❤️
Praise God for interceding in your decision, and giving you the wisdom to make the right choice – in both circumstances. Prayers for both you and your husband as you continue to serve Him by taking these little ones into your home. ❤️
Thank you SHARON JG, there’s a lot of “Oh God, I’m much too weak to fully make and execute this decision! What if I gingerly toss the ball in the air… would You spike it please?!” LoL ❤️
Praying for your husband’s heart, and so happy you made a decision that brought such great relief! I am so glad that you mentioned caring for your vulnerability. How often we missed this. Such wisdom.
SO often miss it! It took having my husband seeing the impact this client was having on me to even get me to think of “suggesting” a hiatus…and then God to move client’s heart to agree to it.
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Yes do please pray for his heart; one day we will hold that other baby in our arms and hubby will likely forget why it was not possible to accept in our home. ❤️
Foster Mama – I’m in awe of you and your husband, and the way God uses you in caring for these little children. I thank Him for giving you direction in the meeting and the decisions you needed to make. May He continue to bless you and your husband in His service.
You give us too much credit but I’m thankful for your kindness and prayers ❤️