Take this day to catch up on your reading, pray, and rest in the presence of the Lord.
When I am filled with cares,
your comfort brings me joy.
—Psalm 94:19
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Amen!
I these hard days, I look up and He comforts me. This is not my home, but the kingdom is near! ♡
Amen…powerful
Diana, thank you. From one chronic illness heart to another. A great, gracious and clear explanation ❤️
My dear sisters in Christ, I feel it is sad that besides the worldwide threat of COVID-19, we here in, one of the supposed civilized nations in the worlds, the United States of America are becoming a threat to each other because of prejudices and racisms. There is a song I remember from my childhood and from singing to my boys, “Jesus Loves the Little Children”. The lyrics go: “Jesus loves the little children, all the children of world, red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight, Jesus loves the little children.” I feel maybe we, Americans, need to heed the words of this song and love everyone despite their skin color, their faith, their gender or gender identity, their disabilities or any other way they may be different from us. We don’t need to cause more problems and reasons for death than we already have with COVID-19. Lord, help us to see past our differences and love each other the way You love each of us. Help us to be there for each other the way You are there for us. Amen.
Amen!!
Thank you all for the prayers, I appreciate it so much and feel much better this morning. I took a peek at our local news last night and it said those warnings had been rumors circulating on social media, which I don’t have but my manager does. I understand that they don’t want to cause panic but anything is still possible, better to be safe and aware but to continue to trust in God through it all.
Right now I am thinking of “Here as in Heaven” by Elevation Worship…
Spirit of God fall fresh on us
We need Your presence
Your kingdom come, Your will be done
Here as in heaven
Will continue to pray for you ladies for safety, peace and good health, wherever you are, and for your families, communities, and our nation.
**Posted this on yesterday’s devotion as well.**
NHU PHAM, First I want to say that I understand that your desire for my healing is out of kindness. And if I had the option to speak with you in private on this issue first, I would. However, because this issue regarding suffering and healing theology lays is so close to my heart, I aim, I pray, to address it with humility and a love for truth and for my sisters in Christ.
I am very aware of Andrew Wommack and his ministry. I’ve spent many hours in prayer and studying God’s Word as well as seeking out counsel in the body of Christ in this matter. What I have discovered is that Mr. Wommack preaches and practices “Word of Faith” doctrine. In my search I found he teaches, “It’s never God’s will for us to be sick; He wants every person healed every time”. He makes an absolute declaration that Paul’s thorn in the flesh to be not a sickness, though the Greek meaning of the word could very well be an ailment. These a just a couple of the teachings that I do not see to line up with what I have encountered in God’s word over the many years of my illness.
Oh yes, I very much desire to be healed and pray for it often. I’ve asked elders to pray, friends to pray and pray for others’ healing. When I was presented with Word of Faith teaching early in my illness and was prayed over in those terms and was not healed, my faith was nearly shipwrecked. But God…he had mercy on me and began me on a trek to develop a more robust theology of suffering and healing. And I am still learning much, my faith continues to grow, I am being refined in the fire day by day. God’s grace truly is sufficient for me as I wait in my pleas for deliverance. I believe that though I “groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies,” I have hope, a “hope for what we do not see” and I aim to “wait for it with patience” (Romans 8:21-25).
I’m grateful for the opportunity to briefly share my beliefs and I hope it is received in the gracious intent of my heart. Prayers for all my sisters here at SRT.
Thank you. From one chronic illness heart to another. A great and kind explanation ❤️
Well said in love and truth. I battle a chronic & genetic disease…. I will be healed though on the other side of glory. ❤️
I have not yet been diagnosed, but I am having complications and fear that I have a chronic, hereditary illness. But I take comfort with you ladies. May we all suffer with strength and grace and be refined while doing so.
Internship last summer* :)
Thank you all for the prayers. Praying for you Lehua and the beautiful state of Hawaii, it has a special place in my heart since I lived on Oahu for three months for an internship. Praying God would heal our land and keep people safe, whether black or white, police or civilian. Prayers appreciated since my sister and I may be continuing our conversation on faith today or tomorrow. Love to all!
Lord Jesus you are the Prince of Peace and you allow us to cast our cares on you and your comfort brings us joy.You are mighty God. I pray for Lehua and Hawaii. Protection and peaceful protests. Lord I ask your peace that surpasses understanding that fear would dissolve and peace would reign. And for Mari V a day filled with you as she and her children get out, again Jesus you around them, your joy, peace and love. Give them air to breathe and beauty for eyes and soul. Take away the anxiety from Mari’s daughter sweet Prince of Peace help her heart be free from it. You are good O Lord our Rock and redeemer. Bless all these beautiful sisters who encourage me daily with their words be near with your light. Holy Spirit fill us up and pour us out in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Just read back through this past week’s comments and Claudia I am praying your mammogram went well and for the results to be normal. If you see this, I’m sure many of us would love an update! Covering you in prayer sister <3
Prayers for you and for a world in need of spiritual healing.
Thank you Lord that you are our Comforter and our Refuge – that we can run to your open arms in times of trouble. The joy of the Lord is our strength!
He always brings joy! He never ceases to amaze me. What a wonderful life He has called us to. He will fulfill His promises, if we are we willing to follow Him and be with Him with nothing between♥️
Praying for you Lehua. Love from Kansas City.
This verse couldn’t be more fitting for this morning. I went to bed listening to my daughters devotion on anxiety and woke up to it. YES God‘s comfort brings me joy. I have court again at the end of the week. Prayers are appreciated. but today prayers are appreciated and I take my kids on a much needed day trip to the beach area. normally this would be an overnight trip to start out our summer but that’s OK the three of us are in need of just getting out of the area. Even though we will not be allowed on the beach unless we’re surfing, that’s OK too.
Please pray for our safety.
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This is a time when we are “filled with cares.” Even a cursory following of the news is enough to make one tremble. The very ground seems to be shaking beneath our feet. It’s as if all the world is screaming in despair and anger. My prayer closet seems the only place of refuge. Focused time in His presence puts all in perspective. We believers know what’s going on. This war is not unexpected and we know who the real combatants are. We also know the weaponry available. All this knowledge gives us comfort because it comes from the Word of God. He knows the past, the present and the future. He’s disclosed it to us. Deep breath. We have His assurance that a new day is coming. Until then we persevere and endure, not with fear but with resurrection power and the peace that passes understanding. He comforts us. We stand on His promises and so we can remain joyful. Victory is assured. Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee!
Thank you for all your wisdom you pour out to all of us everyday. You are such a blessed woman and I am blessed to get to read and hear your words daily. Thank you and bless you!
Praying the protests remain peaceful in your beautiful state, Lehua. I found today’s verse comforting as well in these uncertain times. Blessings all!
Praying for you,Lehua from Cape Cod.
Praying for you and the community there Lehua. ❤️
This was a great Scripture for me to read tonight (yes, it’s almost 8pm here in Hawai’i lol).
My heart is heavy and concerned for our community. We got news that some protesters flew in from the mainland (continental U.S.) recently and for our state there’s a 14-day quarantine but there’s going to be more protesting this weekend. So I don’t know if they’ve been here already or if they’re going to knowingly break quarantine…
With our COVID-19 numbers being relatively low (everyone has been very diligent here with the social distancing, staying home and wearing masks everywhere), some of the protests may increase our number of cases especially since protesters are closely gathered and not wearing masks. I am trying my best to not worry because it’s out of my control… I keep thinking of the song “It Is Well”…
I humbly ask if you could please pray for our community, for the safety and health of all who are here. I pray nothing extreme will happen (protests have been peaceful here so far) to people and property. I will continue to pray for all the communities around our nation as well… Have a blessed weekend everyone.
Praying for you. Love from Germany. ☺️
Praying ❤️