Take this day to catch up on your reading, pray, and rest in the presence of the Lord.
For this is what love for God is: to keep his commands. And his commands are not a burden
—1 John 5:3
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Grateful for grace lovingly given from the Lord. He knows what a hot mess I am most days (every) – and how much I need Him. Grateful!
Amen, His commands are not burdensome! However, when they do feel burdensome, I pray that I would have the sight and awareness to uncover why this is- as it’s most likely a heart issue stemming from my own wandering from the Lord.
Martha Hix it is good to hear from you. I will keep praying for you and your family.
ERB I love this so much. I have been thinking and praying for a long time to be able to discern Jesus’ voice from all the others in our world and in my head. Thank you for sharing
Love the verse for today, so simple and profound. And, love all your comments as always, such a blessing of a community of sisters and friends in Christ, love all you guys! (gals!)
I feel so lucky to have my son here with me as I stare over at him, cramped in our little rental RV for our 2-week visit up north with family and friends! I love that he makes the effort to be with me, being 21 and living with his father and going to college, he knows I cherish and beg for him to be around as much as possible! He is my one and only And I know so many of you have lost a child and I have a couple of neighbors that lost their child at this same age, so it is on my mind SO much to VALUE him. Let all of us truly value what we have in our lives, for it is all precious, but we tend to put our focuses on our burdens and dwell there or just stay too busy. Prayers for all of you in need and praises for our answered prayers.
I love the analogy you shared, ERB! I always want to hear His voice and be obedient. Thank you for your prayers, sisters. My husband’s last day of quarantine is today. My daughter and I are still in quarantine for four more days. But we are feeling fine.
My son and I were having a similar conversation about this yesterday. Mainly we were talking about how much God loves us and that we are not poor. We have everything we need. I do want to be transparent. I feel sad for him. College is so expensive and he’s having to do college online now. His closest friend left and is living on the campus and though I am not jealous it still hurts. I know God has a plan and I’m going to believe it. Meanwhile prayers are appreciated that he would stay disciplined with his classes and saving up for a car so that he’s able to move down there closer to the University. It also means he’ll need to find a job so that he’s able live close to the campus. At least he will be able to go on the campus and participate and hang out with his friends.
I’m rambling this morning. Please forgive me.
My son and I were having a similar conversation about this yesterday. Mainly we were talking about how much God loves us and that we are not poor. We have everything we need. I do want to be transparent. I feel sad for him. College is so expensive and he’s having to do college online now. His closest friend left and is living on the campus and though I am not jealous it still hurts. I know God has a plan and I’m going to believe it. Meanwhile prayers are appreciated that he would stay disciplined with his classes and saving up for a car so that he’s able to move down there closer to the University. It also means he’ll need to find a job so that he’s able live close to the campus. At least he will be able to go on the campus and participate and hang out with his friends.
Nice comments this morning… happy to greet you all this Saturday morning ❤️ and reciprocating your love.
Yes, LINDA GILBOW. Loving when so much working against it.
Oh, my Shepherd, may Yours always be the clearest, most motivating voice. May my desire always be to follow You.
Thank you for your continued prayers after the unexpected death of my husband two weeks ago. They have been a comfort to me and my family. ❤️
What beautiful comments this morning! Thank you SRT sister’s. May we all have time for rest this weekend > > >
Beautiful comments this morning, thank you SRT sisters! May we all have time for rest this weekend > >
He often asks us to do hard things. Forgiveness. Loving someone who is hateful. They are burdensome unless we submit to the control of the Holy Spirit and become His hands and feet. Some days it’s harder than others. I praise Him that He doesn’t give up on me!
Casting my cares Lord and following your commands. Amen
MAURA, I just typed out a message to you with my email address attached..because of this SRT said it needed approval to post it.. I am HOPING it posted but if not please reach out to me because a friend of mine in Colorado might have an option for you about housing!! She just wants a few details from you… area you want to be in? if you want 2 or 3 bedrooms? and price range? ..My friend owns property and knows people in the property owning circle..so this might be a good way to go!! Just let me know!! Many Blessings dear friend!! Xoxo
Wanted to share this cool analogy:
“My sheep hear My voice, and they follow me” John 10:27
Three times in this chapter Jesus speaks of the listening habit of sheep. In the NIV, this word is translated “listen”. In the east at the time when Jesus walked the earth, many different shepherds would often share the same fold. After these composite herds of sheep were gathered into these communal folds at night, it would seem to any other than the shepherds to be impossible to distinguish which sheep belonged to which shepherd. But in the morning when each shepherd called his own sheep, this was immediately evident, as each sheep would follow his own shepherd at the sound of his voice; yet they would simply ignore a strange voice.
The tense of the verb used here speaks of a habitual listening, that results from a constant training to catch the shepherd’s voice, until listening becomes unconscious and constant. This is how we should be listening to our own Good Shepherd. As believers, we should have trained ourselves by developing the habit, through practice, of being attentive to hear our Shepherd’s voice as He speaks through His Word, or by the voice of the Spirit deep within our being so that we are readily able to discern His voice instinctively.
The evidence will be seen in our lives as we follow Him with a loyal obedience that proclaims boldly that He alone is on the throne of our heart as our Lord and our Salvation.” -Mike Barton
MAURA, one of my friends in Colorado reached out to me yesterday evening in regards to housing for you!! She & her family own properties and they might have or know of something that fits your needs!! But wanted to check about the area you want to be in, if you wanted 2 or 3 bedrooms and about pricing? Get back to me and I will get back to her!! …I will leave my email [email protected] so if you want, you can contact me directly. Hope you have an amazing day!!! Xoxo
Hugs to your Saturday Sisters. Kelly praying with you on your list. Thank you for praying for me and your faithful prayers for all of us. He is faithful and He does move the mountains. Thank you Foster Mama for your prayers, praying for you too, peace in knowing He has you wrapped in His love. ERB thank you for your words yesterday a blessing. He is Holding us all in His Shepherd arms, praying we all rest there today. Todays scripture, my prayer is Lord help keeping your commands to be my joy, may I honor you in my thoughts, actions, and attitude. In Jesus name Amen. How GREAT is our God.
Love this verse, it just reminded me (again!) that if I am following his commands, it shouldn’t be burdensome. And when things become a burden I have to recenter and make sure I’m following his commands and not my own.
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His commands are not a burden because through the power of the Holy Spirit we are enabled to do them. Thanks be to God.
GLORIA PENNER – praying you and your husband can be salt and light to your son and his girlfriend.
HANNAH B – praying for Cecilia and Danae to fully recover from COVID-19 and JANE K your husband too
MARTHA HIX and NICOLE NORRIS – praying God’s comfort and peace is tangible in your grief.
CHANGED LIFE – praying the Lord will carry you through another hour, day, and week. Lean in to Him.
MAURA – praying God leads you to the perfect new living arrangements.
STRUGGLING – still lifting you up in prayer. May the Lord heal your broken heart and turn your sorrow into dancing.
AMEN!
So thankful that his commandments are NOT burdensome. ❤️