In light of each day’s reading, pause to reflect on the specific areas you long to see made new and how Jesus’s ministry calls us to join in that restoration. Let these shape your prayers today.
Jesus inaugurated the work of new creation, and the writers of the New Testament encouraged the early Church to hold firmly to Jesus’s example. Now, believers are called to live as participants in God’s work of making all things new in anticipatory hope of what’s to come.
After you’ve read, spend some time in prayer about how you can participate in God’s restorative work because of the hope you have in Christ. Comment/share with the community anything that stood out to you or encouraged you from the reading or your time in prayer.
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Hebrews 11:13-16
Seeking a homeland. So much truth. We await the day to go home to be with Jesus. For this Earth is not our home, but a passing place. A stop on the way.
Another part that stuck out to me was, Moses avoiding the riches of Egypt to be with Jesus because to him, being with Jesus was much richer than having the materialistic riches.
It blows my mind how some people in this world are so wrapped up in the materialistic things and the monetary things. And I’m with Moses. I would rather be rich in Jesus than to be rich in the world.
I love the part where after he has listed so many people that held the faith that he said…”What more can I say…Gideon, Jepthah, David….” It’s like when you have a time of thankfulness and start mentioning people you are thankful for and realize you are never going to remember everyone or have time to say what you want!
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Jesus never stops working and protecting His people. When the world around us is wasting away, and what is good is being called evil & evil being called good, let us remember, Jesus is there and only He can provide discernment & comfort.
Amen!
Amen!
that is set before us, looking to Jesus
Hebrews 12:1-2 “let us run with endurance the race
Out of all the things noted in the passage, for some reason the thing that stood out was people not getting to see the full fulfillment of gods plan and that they were longing for a homeland.
Trying to have faith that god is working when I don’t see the full picture. Trying to not feel distressed when I feel discomfort, not feeling like I can fully settle into this “home.” But still striving, still seeking, still trying to carry out his work
Happy Tuesday ladies! The fact that God can restore our hope is such a wonderful. Remembering that it won’t always be this hard is truly a gift. I feel like I’ve had a hard time getting into discussions this time because I have been busy. Praying I can dedicate more time for prayer in the mornings before my day goes crazy. @MOLLY R – totally know what you’re saying! It’s more of a challenge than anything. I drink one Diet Coke a day and I truly love it but for some reason I’ve decided this is my time to try and stop drinking it and using it as more of a treat. Praying for you today.
@Chelsea- Prayers for a healthy delivery and the health of your baby.
Hi She’s!
Sorry I had a very long morning/afternoon and just catching up here on the comments and the ones trying to join the SRT SHE’S! I have no idea why the question wouldn’t allow you to answer! But I am trying to be diligent to make sure all the requests are from here, (SO MANY…that’s fantastic!!), but not letting random people in for advertising and such! If your name is different then on here, I might need you to message me to let me know. I ask that you all help me by getting conversations started to make it a wonderful, interactive group! I see the page as an extra place to develop our friendships, because sisters in Christ make for special friends that can point you to the Lord, and hold you up in prayer, and make you feel part of a family. There have been many times over the years people have wanted to share links, or see pics (for example to see our dear Victoria E’s baby we prayed for) or when we don’t hear from some anymore such as churchmouse, Jenniferlovesjesus, Angie and many more, and of course our dear Dorothy! Then for those not in small groups at church or part of a church community, this could be what you need. If you don’t say much on here (fear of lack of wisdom….is what I had for the first 2 years) I encourage you to engage there! (and here!) Sorry for trying to put my thoughts into words and rattling on.
@Michelle P- Isaiah 41:10 is my first memory verse for 2024. It is something I am really working on to have God’s words when needed, buried in my heart, ready to share.
@Molly R- My dear friend, I know exactly where you are coming from. I feel the same with my husband. And it’s hard to know where and when to push, I tend to make it worse with my seemingly critical comments. But I know he is seeing my example and growth, and that is doing more than we know. (But yes, with young and growing kids, you want them large and in charge now!) And with the alcohol, I think I am understanding as well what you meant because I too didn’t drink a lot, by normal standards, I just liked a small glass with dinner, or when going out, and to help my chronic pain feel better. But when I did my first spiritual fast 2 years ago this month, God said “you are not going to rely on that anymore, you have me!” and I haven’t had any since! When I did try, it tasted awful! But, I do miss just having something different with dinner, because all I drink is coffee in the morning and then water. It doesn’t seem like that big of deal, but I had a glass of wine with dinner only EVERY night for like 20 years, so although I didn’t seem like a big drinker to anyone else, it was something coming between me and God that I needed to release. I don’t judge others for drinking, but of course now that I don’t, you see all the bad things drinking leads to!
I envy you all that can put your thoughts in words eloquently! I feel like I am a mumble mess of words right now that can’t get them right! I have been doing too much writing lately with jail ministry tomorrow which I wrote the whole lesson plan yesterday! I also committed to doing a daily devotional on my fb page to help promote my friends book, and it’s challenging!! My brain is tired. If just reading my comments here makes you tired too, I’m sorry. :(
If anyone would like to be added as an “administrator” of the fb group and help that would be wonderful!? (or two!)
@Tina- Did you join??! I have always wanted to connect with you to SEE YOU!! I picture a lady with a cuppa joe and biscuit with her pinky up in one hand and blowing a kiss across the pond, wrapped in love with the other!
@Mari V- Amen! Joining with you in that prayer! And your two sweets! If you could keep my only child Michael in your prayers. He is 23!
SRT name Meme Faye… FB name Faye Wasson… i’ve asked to join group…
What stood out to me was the encouragement from Hebrews 12:1-2. We must keep running the race. We have to keep trying and staying encouraged by the Word and our Faith. We have to keep fighting to stay firm in our love of God and Jesus. To be better people tomorrow than we were today.
As someone who finds hope in Christ, I participate in God’s restorative work by living out His love in my daily interactions. I strive to share the message of hope found in Christ with others, both through my words and actions. Through prayer and intercession, I seek God’s will for restoration and healing in the lives of those who are suffering. I advocate for justice and reconciliation, standing against injustice and promoting peace in my communities. I steward God’s creation with care and strive to live out kingdom values in all aspects of my life. By allowing the hope I have in Christ to guide me, I become an active participant in God’s work of making all things new.
&Chelsea I’m praying you have a healthy delivery❤️
I know that following God is important, but I don’t always live like it is the most important thing in my life. I know that if I live like this it will change my priorities, thoughts, actions and perspective. I want to be an active participant in God’s kingdom.
@ Molly R, I understand where you are coming from. I like to drink wine and generally feel that it helps me to unwind after a long or tough day. But sometimes I want to have more than I should. I pray that I can put it aside, when needed, to keep my focus on what’s important—my work in this faith, caring for my health, and being present for my family. I also battle with mindless activities on a daily basis…too much TV, too much social media, too much junk food, alcohol, and caffeine! Lord help me be stronger and more disciplined!
I have been where you are…overwhelming home projects, family needs, work constraints, the works! What you (and all of us) need is a few minutes a day with a peaceful heart, so that we have time to commit to Jesus. You are off to a great start in your participation in the SRT studies! May God give you a heart at peace so you can take this time to spend in study and worship. A lot of churches have online services streamed and recorded for viewing whenit’s convenient for you. Perhaps that would work for your family. You could skip directly to the message portion when you are short on time. Praying for you, dear sister in Christ. ❤️
We are to wait with anticipation and participate in bringing God’s kingdom to this troubled world. The podcast for this week’s reading is so good. I plan to listen to it again later this week, after I’ve completed more of the daily readings.
My heart waits with anticipation for Christ’s return. It feels as though things couldn’t get worse or more corrupt and broken. Then I watch the news and stand corrected. May my heart be open to actively participate in bringing the word of God to this world. To the red areas that need to hear of our Savior and to the green areas that have heard of him but have become complacent. May the Holy Spirit lead me to opportunities to share.
Praying for all of you lovely ladies this afternoon. ❤️
Molly R, I just heard this quote in a Bible Project video called “God’s Consistent Posture Toward All Humanity” and I felt led to share it with you: “When people are willing to own their failures and ask God for khen (grace), He has a consistent and generous response. God gives the gift of Himself, His life, and His love.” You’re owning this right now and God will forgive you and help you through. He has abundant grace for you! Don’t let the enemy shame you, God won’t turn His back on you for anything you’ve done. He’s always willing to draw near to us if we’ll draw near to Him. ❤️
I think I should clarify. My husband and I are not addicts. Neither of us have any addiction in our families. It’s just something I feel God is calling for us to give up in our household. It’s like giving up gossiping or too much social media. I hope I didn’t make it a bigger emergency than it is. I just feel God is calling me to give it up in a fasting type scenario so I can dedicate the time I was giving that to pray for my husband to become a true man of God and leader of our household. There is much to this issue that can’t be translated through typing, but please know it’s not as extreme as needing intervention or AA. I simply didn’t want to obey, and when we are running like Jonah the problem just gets bigger, but the call to obedience remains. He is a believer, but the pressures of providing for a family and the never ending work on our fixer upper is hard. He seems to think He can do it on his own, but doesn’t realize he is hiding, too. He always uses these excuses to not continue to find a church home for us. We have struggled to find a new church after moving to our house during COVID when church going wasn’t happening. There’s always too much work to do around the house or he is working on the weekend, and we haven’t made it a priority. He grew up in a Christian home, knows God, but I can tell he has never truly made it his own. He has never been baptized and I just feel like God is calling him to more, but in both our busyness and weakness we hide behind excuses. I am guilty of hiding in my phone and food, too, when I feel overwhelmed. Those are also areas of deep conviction for me as well. For whatever reason God wants to use my use of alcohol as a sacrifice. I need to mature, and this is a stumbling block. I need to help my husband in many ways, but right now it is this. I certainly don’t feel like I need it or can’t live without it. But thank you!
I’ve mentioned before, I read the daily devotional book, “Jesus Always”. Today’s reading started off with, “I am making everything new”! Talk about timing.
Dear Chelsea, prayer for a safe delivery of your little boy and that all will be well.
Dear Molly, I hope you will look into AA and find a sponsor who can help you on this journey. having a family member who walked this road, you cannot do it alone. You have already taken one step by acknowledging the health issue. I hope the Lord will lead you to a place of help and regained health.
Prayers for the special care takers.
Thank you to all who acknowledge each of us everyday! Big hugs!
Dear Tina, had a ginger scone and tea today, here in chilly damp New England! Think of you each time I eat one. LOL
Blessings all.
@MOLLYR, my heart goes out to you and your husband. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. I am praying right now that God will give you His supernatural strength to persevere with what He is calling you to. Do you have family that can walk with you thru this? If you don’t do you have a church family that you can turn to? This is not something you need to pursue by yourself. I pray that God will put the right people in your life to be your support.
Father God, I pray for this sweet daughter of Yours who so desperately needs You. Overwhelm her with a sense of your presence. Direct her to godly people who know how to deal with addiction. Provide her with the support she needs. Reach down and touch her and her husband. Remind them both that You love them. Thank You for hearing our prayers. In Your Precious Son’s Name I pray. Amen
@Molly R- The Lord bless you and be so gracious to you and your husband. I have been meditating on the grace of God. It may be so helpful to do the same ❤️ There is so much grace for where you are. God forsaw this part of your story. I have personally been meditating on Psalm 103, partially Psalms 103:13-14 NKJV
“As a father pities his children, So the Lord pities those who fear Him. For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.”
God has compassion on you. God has compassion on your husband and children. Grace and peace to you. Know that He will help you work through this. Life is a process. It’s OK to fall. “For a righteous man may fall seven times
And rise again…” Proverbs 24:16 – We make mistakes, but God helps us get back up and rise again. The Lord bless you, Molly. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. It is a good place to be, we are here for one another in our weaknesses. God knows we all struggle. You’re not alone. The Lord bless you abundantly and give you the grace to move forward. ♥️♥️♥️
Thankful for each of you. God bless you all – thinking especially of @Lynne and @Linda caretaking – and anyone else who need strength. Remember Isaiah 41:10.
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
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God be near to you all and help you in your weaknesses. May He get the glory. Thank you, Jesus! Amen.
Hebrews 11:3 “By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.”
This verse opened up my eyes and made all the difference in how I read the very familiar Hall of Faith passages. That so many times an “invisible” force or circumstance is influential in causing a very “visible” reality or outcome.
There are a lot of things making me thoughtful and sometimes anxious happening right now in my life. Reading about the “invisible “ at work brought me comfort. Thank you God for the ongoing work you are accomplishing in making all things New!
@Chelsea praying now for health and safety for you and your baby.
Sometimes God seems to be swift in his discipline and conviction. The old “lighting from the sky” thought… But sometimes He is like a gentle hand on a wild, unbreakable horse. The stubbornness to give in to the gentle breaking, misunderstanding the good and the deep relationship that awaits.
I feel like that has been God in my life for months now – over I year, and the “unbreakable” spirit in me is alcohol. I feel such shame admitting that. So much shame. So much so that I continued the mask of drinking so that I didn’t have to deal with the “I don’t know” of how to move past it. While I have been in the word more consistently than ever in the last 2 years, thanks to SRT and you all, this aspect of my life continued to fester. I ignored it, I made excuses of “deserving” it. All the things we do to hang on to something petty and harmful simply because of pride and weakness. This study is wonderful, but I wasn’t getting into it much and in the last couple of weeks haven’t been consistent. Instead of feeling the need to “catch up” I simply start on the day that is current.
After a particularly tumultuous night on Sunday with the swirling of failure and conviction and crying out to God about this thing that just is consuming my thoughts and filling me with fear and anxiety, I woke up to the “Release and Freedom” reading. My jaw dropped as it does when God just shows up exactly how we need, but don’t expect. If you recall included in the reading of yesterday was (Ephesians 5:18-21)…”and do not get drunk with wine….” At the end of that passage is “be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.” Sisters, I need you. So desperately for prayers of freedom, for accountability, and for my husband to also feel the deep, love-filled, conviction. We are so far from what God wants for us. And I fear my husband will get angry and defensive before he sees the conviction as I FINALLY have.
In today’s reading I came to Hebrews 12:1-3 and had to rewrite it as a prayer of surrender:
“Therefore…
let [me]…
lay aside every hindrance and the [alcohol] that so easily ensnares [me]…
let [me]…
run with endurance the race that is set before [me], fixing [my] eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of God.
For consider Him who had endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that [I} will not grow weary and lose heart.
I am afraid this will get worse before better with me growing weary and losing heart in finding freedom and for my husband who needs a 180* turn around in his life to become a true man of God and spiritual leader in our household. Please be gentle in your words, and I humbly beg for prayers. You can imagine the rawness of something God has been gently pursuing for over a year. The darkness is thick around us, but God…
Molly ❤️
Praying Molly R ❤️
There is freedom in confession. You do not need to feel shame here. Do not let the enemy hold shame over you. God brings peace and freedom. Praying.
JULIE GANUCHEAU I have the same problem
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I loved all the examples of faith talked about in today’s reading, it helped me connect the themes better!
So many things come to mind today- first “By faith Allison, … what am I doing by faith? Some days it’s just getting out of bed to face the day; others it’s making life changes because you know it’s God tugging on your heart! Lord I ask for the OBEDIENCE to continue to step out by faith, even if it doesn’t seem to be fruitful in my lifetime. Happy Tuesday She’s !!! Sending love and prayers to you all today! ☮️❤️
What am I doing by faith? Good to think about
Please pray for me. I am having complications with my pregnancy. I am currently 26 weeks along and am expecting to have my baby premature. Please pray for the Lords protection over my baby boy.
Chelsea, praying for strong lungs for your baby, good weight gain for baby and good test results for you!
Praying now for you and your precious baby!
In Hebrew 11 reviewing those from the Old Testament that had heart postured towards God. He wants our love, faith, acknowledgement <3 Its encouraging that it is not from what we can do or accomplish. We have what he wants, just give it back.
My prayer this morning is for our young people. Late teens, college age, young adults. They are facing so much right now. Confusion, or accepting of what “appears” to be normal when its not. May our young people FIX their eyes on Jesus and not forget who they represent. Things are being normalized that never should! My heart hurts! My prayer for them is Hebrews 12:1-2 focusing on, “let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. v2 fixing our eyes on Jesus! Fixing our eyes on Jesus! Join me in praying for our young people. Hope its OK to request prayer for my own children, Caleb and Alyssa. I have lots of little sayings for my kids. One that I often say is “remember WHO you represent” Happy Tuesday sweet She’s. This morning my daughter was going to go on a field trip to our local community college where she plans to attend but was cancelled. I had arranged to come to work a little later so we could get coffee and drop her off. She was looking forward to that, so we’re still going. Its funny the little things that matters to her. She was also SO excited for the planner we shopped for and I had to drive to another Target to get it for her. She was grateful and thankful. My Jesus will ALWAYS ALWAYS will be and is My FIRST LOVE, and after that…Caleb and Alyssa!
LYNNE FROM ALABAMA praying for you this morning. I’m in north Alabama. Where are you?
I also have been trying to find the FB group mentioned here lead by RhondaJ, but I’m not seeing it. I’ve tried all the suggestions mentioned, but just see other groups that are administered by other people.
I’m so thankful that we have been given the opportunity to join those of Faith who have gone before us. Their example challenges me to keep walking by faith even if I do not see the results of my faith. I need to keep sowing seed! Keep running with endurance keeping my eyes on Jesus!
By faith…
Father increase my faith and renew it daily.
Praying for you @LYNNE FROM AL
So much stood out to me today. I particularly liked Hebrews 12:1-2. I like that there is a cloud of witnesses surrounding us. It brings comfort.
And then to think about how sin so easily ensnares us. It’s kind of frightful. If we are not paying attention, we could become easily caught up in something we don’t want to be in.
And my favorite, keeping our eyes on Jesus. That was my prayer through the last few years. I prayed daily to keep my eyes looking up. To focus on God. To remember that He is faithful and that He would walk that difficult road with me.
Ok. When I tried the put in the URL recommended yesterday to get in the group, I got this message.
When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it’s been deleted.
Not sure what to do.
I just loved these scriptures so much! Faith is something I ponder a lot and wish I had more of. I pray every day for my family to be healed and for my children to come back to the Lord, and some days I feel very bolstered and strong and other days, when I see no movement, and sometimes movement in the wrong direction, I become so discouraged. Lord, please strengthen my faith like those heroes of the Bible. This verse stood out to me immediately: “These all died in faith, although they had not received the things that were promised.” Am I willing to pray and trust God enough to know that even if I die without seeing my prayers fulfilled, I will YET trust in Him?
This reading has reminded me that faith equals action. James chapter 2 is good to read along with this reading, where he tells us by works faith is made perfect. He also says, “but do you want to know, a foolish man, that faith without works is dead.” Also, for as the body, without the spirit is dead, so faith, without works is dead. I am praying today that I would have a faith that takes action. That I would be doing the work God prepared for me to do.
And… LYNNE FROM AL… praying for you and Jack daily. I’m sure you feel His and all your sisters’ love. I wish I were close enough to offer some respite care for you. ❤️
And happy birthday tomorrow… KRISTINE LOUGHMAN.
STEPHANIE BERLING… The verbs jumped out at me too this am!
I am thinking that it is much easier for us to have faith, as we have the Bible; we know the stories contained there; and we know how it all ends. Oh such faith demonstrated by those who did not have what we have. Would I have had that same faith? Hmmm…
Have a faith-filled day, sweet she’s!
In awe this morning as I read through the hall of faith verses, tears flowing as I think of the strength of their faith and challenges they faced. Were their hearts pounding too as they cried out with hoarse voices to God on worn and weary knees? Thank you, LORD, that we have access to Scriptures telling us the history of Your people as You poured out Your love, mercy and grace on them, You are still faithful!
Taking note of the warning to not be deceived, and the reminder to endure to the end, looking to Jesus.
Praying for:
JENNIFER ANAPOL – letting go of false sense of control. Same for me at times.
RHONDA J – the Lord’s guidance as you prepare the plan for the ladies on Wednesdays
SHARON JERSEY GIRL- letting go of jealousy…kinda the same here – especially non material things – when I think, how come they can do or have ‘fill in the blank talents or attributes’ and I can’t or don’t.
THEBESTISYETTOCOME – court today
MUNCHKIN – family dynamics
GWINWTH52 – relief from insomnia and clarity on family issues
ANNIE – continued relief from anxiety
TAYLOR – your dad’s recovery from covid, and your cousin’s healing, wisdom for doctors
LAURA DIANNE – thank you for sharing your powerful story on forgiveness. The lesson on letting go of our own sins, those we like to hang on to, wow. Lord, please open my eyes to these. The first one that comes to mind is pride :/
TINA – “prison of self pity and bitterness” This will stick with me – thank you, sister. Much love to you ❤️
CEE GEE ❤️
LYNNE FROM AL ❤️❤️❤️ – wiping tears this morning. You were so right in your comment, “only God knows” His plan and timeline for Jack. Praying for you both each day of this journey, this untrodden territory as a friend of mine would say. May the Lord continue to provide strength, wisdom, comfort, guidance and peace as you show your love and care for Jack. Love you!
DEANNA RASCH – praying the Lord gives you clear guidance in the tension of being a peacemaker and healthy boundaries
Julie Ganucheau, I had the same problem. I clicked on the admin and sent her a private message.
@Deanna Rasch – Best not to answer immediately but take the time to pray and ponder how to best respond. She reached out to you, sounds like she’s putting out the “olive branch” (unless it was an unpleasant text). Praying that God will give you just the right thing to say.
It is so easy to look at other’s faith and start to compare. Is my faith as strong as hers? She is doing so much more than me. But love the reminder in Hebrews that we all run our own race with its own challenges and need for perseverance in different ways.
I could not find the FB page from my FB account, but put Rhonda’s instructions from yesterday in a search engine, then logged into my account from there. I too did not get a question, although it said I needed to answer one. It says my request is pending approval.
True faith is active. We are called to step out, often without knowing many details. To trust Holy Spirit’s guidance. As we anticipate, we are called to participate in the story of God’s work.
SO Much to glean in these readings today! Some sad, some scary and some so hopeful! In Matthew 24:12 it is sad to read,”the love of most will grow cold”. Love is the basis of our faith – God loved us so much He sent His son to die for us. 1 Corinthians 13:2-3 the apostle Paul says, without love, I am nothing (vs 2) and without love, I gain nothing. (vs 3)
Hebrews 11 – such a great chapter in the Bible, often referred to as “The role call of faith.” What did all these heroes of the faith have in common? 1. their faith 2. no fear of death
3. they all were looking forward (as opposed to backward) and longing for a better country – a heavenly one…so much to learn from those who have gone on before us.
Hebrews 12:1-2 – How do we make it to the “finish line”? We are to rid ourselves of EVERYTHING
that hinders us in the heaven bound race, persevere and most importantly – fix our eyes on Jesus!
Great scripture reading today – but aren’t they all!
Continued prayers for those with requests and for you all. Keep running the race, fixing your eyes on Jesus – the One who gets us to the “finish line.” Thank you for your prayers. Blessings to you all, Happy Tuesday! ❤️
By faith! Father reward my faith and forgive my doubt. In Jesus name, Amen
Good morning! Today’s reading reminds me of those who have gone before, who suffered for their faith… and I am stressing over how to respond properly to an unexpected text from my estranged mother.
Good morning! ❤️ tried to join the FB group but unable to provide answer to the question. It won’t allow me to. Praying for this wonderful group of women this am.
“By faith” – as I read today’s passages these two words hit a bit different. I am not sure why. As I sit here I am having a hard time thinking of something I have done “by faith”. Will I be commended? I believe and am hopeful for Jesus’ coming. Now, I need to ponder my participation in restoration.
Amen! Prayers for requests and for unspoken concerns♥️
Good morning! Just a quick note. Each of us is called to run the race that is set before us, each individually. Not your race, just mine! God sets the path with its hurdles and detours. I must focus on my race and not look back or around at others. God is my strength for today. Each race is different, BUT God. Prayers for each one for today’s race.❤
Hebrews chapter 11 is fun to read but I appreciated that the podcast gave it a new purpose this time. On the podcast they suggested that you should look at the actions that were produced by the faith of these people. Highlighting the verbs is a fun new way to dive into this chapter.
Jesus said, “This good news of the kingdom will be proclaimed in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”
This verse gives me goosebumps, especially with the initiatives of YWAM and Illuminations in full swing.
Then this in Hebrews: “All these were approved through their faith, but they did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better for us, so that they would not be made perfect without us.”
The OT saints had to wait for the promises to be fulfilled and now we wait with them for the culmination of the promise.
GWINETH52 – praying you were able to turn your situation over to Jesus and sleep
THEBESTISYETTOCOME – praying you sense Jesus with you today in court
ALAYNA P. – I so related to your comments yesterday – thank you
SHARON, JERSEY GIRL ❤️
Good morning She’s! I loved reading the list of Faith Heroes, and loved seeing a couple women mentioned in there! What struck me was the line about how they glimpsed the fruit of their faith from afar, but didn’t necessarily live to see it come into fullness. We WILL be healed, we WILL find peace and restoration, we WILL have our prayers answered, just not necessarily now. My birthday is tomorrow and I never expected to be facing a new year with such annoying physical ailments. ANOTHER year of this?! But I can look forward, knowing that there is hope for the future, even if the future is tomorrow, next month, or the promised eternity.
I found the Facebook group but when I went to answer the question, none popped up. Maybe I’ll try on my laptop… such a great idea.
Grateful for this community!
Good morning She’s. Praying for all of you, Lynne from Alabama and thebestisyettocome just to name a few specific requests.
I have been thinking about the concept of “new” as it relates to this study. It blew me away a few days ago when the resurrected Jesus still had his scars. As a perfectionist I always took new to mean perfect. But maybe new in Jesus doesn’t mean we don’t have scars, but that we are different than we were.
I tried to join the Facebook group but when the question popped up there was nowhere to submit an answer. So if anyone is reading this and sees a request from a Brenda that has no question answered, that is me.
Dear hearts, thinking of and holding you all in my prayers…
LYNNE FROM ALABAMA.. I am sorry for your troubles, dear sister. We will continue to hold you and Jack up in prayer daily, and when the time comes, lean on us, we will be here supporting, praying, and holding your arms up in praise to the One who has walked this journey with you and Jack, but also through your 24 years together..
Sending much love and hugs covered in prayers..❤❤
ADRIENNE.. sorry for your worries and insomnia..It is well, sister, it is well..❤
JENNIFER ANAPOL.. Let it go! God has got your back..❤
CHANGED LIFE.. Praying your prayer with you.. Open my eyes, Lord.. Amen.❤
TERESA DONLEY.. Prayerful you feel the Lord’s presence today.❤
CATHERINE MCVEY..❤
CEE GEE..for your blanket prayer, Thank you. And for the Hezekiah Walker song.. Singing Hallelujah to our God..❤
RHONDA J.. Prayerful over your study for the prison ministry. Lean on Him. He will guide you and put the right words both in your heart and mouth..❤
Thank you for organising the FB page..❤
GAIL CRAIK.. Hopeful today is a good and God blessed and present day.❤
MARK V.. Prayerful over your day, sweet sister..❤
TRACI GENDRON..I love it. I can often forget that I am not perfect.. Take the plank out of my own eye first.. TRUTH.❤
ERB.. Thank you!❤
DONNA WOLCOTT.. Footprints in the sand.. One of my favourite poems..
“When there was only one set of footprints, it was then I carried you” Beautiful!❤
TRICIA C.. This little light of mine, was a favourite of my daughters when she was younger..she would sing it from waking til night.. Thank you for the reminder..❤
SHARON JERSEY GIRL.. We all have something we struggle with, wonderful.. God knows! He still loves us and plans to make us new ! He will STILL fight for us…#be kind to you..❤
ANNE. ❤
MICHELLE PATIRE.. Thank you for the prayer on our behalf.. Thank you.❤
GWENITH 52..give ALL your worries to the Lord.❤ Praying peace over you, dear friend.❤
MUNCHKIN.. How lovely to see you here.., The Lord is with you.❤
LAURA DIANNE.. I think when the hurt is borne deep, forgiveness can feel like a forever thing, BUT GOD, dear heart, BUT GOD.❤
THEBESTISYETTOCOME.. Praying ALL goes well in court today. God is near.❤
SEARCHING.. I love your words, ‘ A work in progress’, and I love you sister!❤
KELLY NEO..❤ Walking in step with yousister!.❤
GRAMSIESUE.. Continued prayers covered in love and hugs..❤
Thank you for always for your prayers; for those spoken as well as for those who don’t. Thank you for your faithfulness. ❤️