Take this day to catch up on your reading, pray, and rest in the presence of the Lord.
He said to them, “Whenever you pray, say,
Father,
your name be honored as holy.
Your kingdom come.
Give us each day our daily bread.
And forgive us our sins,
for we ourselves also forgive everyone
in debt to us.
And do not bring us into temptation.”
—Luke 11:2–4
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Amen, great way to start off this new year!
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Today I pray for my sister!
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And then completely panic and want to go home. Praying she’ll get through it.
@Heather O’Malley praying for you and your sons during this time! I truly believe the lord is watching over them and guiding them. I pray that you too can find a job that fills your needs and makes you feel good. @Heidi praying for Kins. I went through the same phase as a kid too. Would agree to go a
@Heather O’Malley praying for you and your sons during this time! I truly believe the lord is watching over them and guiding them. I pray that you too can find a job that fills your needs and makes you feel good. @hedi
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@HEATHER O’MALLEY: praying for your two sons to be filled with fresh fire and zeal for God, and to be in good hard working Christian minded crowds/ relationships. May they be influenced by Godly superstars. For God’s touch in your career, whatever that might look like, that you will be in the right place, with passion and joy as you work daily.
@KRISTEN: restoration and comfort for the house explosion aftermath. Lord have mercy in times of grief and sudden calamity.
@HEIDI: praying for Kin, whatever that is holding her back from joy, from faith and meaningful experiences in the presence of God (at camp or wherever else), let it be loosed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Peace for you that God got this. You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You (Isaiah 26:3).
@MICHELLE PATIRE: praying for your sister Heather and other siblings to be led to God’s Truth, for the spirit of gentleness and obedience to rest on them. Praying for your mom (and her actions if they contradict the faith she represents, that she won’t be a stumbling block but comes to repentance).
@RHONDA: healing from sickness and back pain.
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@NORA LOWREY: such words of wisdom yesterday. Amen that no one can see around the curved corner of life. BUT God who is above all, can see and is able to save. He is faithful in the storms, in the mountains, and in the deep valleys with the shadows of death. The only way OUT is THROUGH (Psalm 23:4 KJV).
@Heather praying for you. And it’s not too late! You are doing the right thing giving it to God. God will lead You and your family.
Holy Father, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven! Amen ❤️
I pray God will allow me to honor him today in my actions.
Yesss, amen!!! Jesus, let Your Kingdom come and Your will be done here on earth as in heaven!!
Good morning, She’s. I was silently praying the Lord’s Prayer last night as I tried to go back to sleep. Anxiety has been waking me in the middle of the night for a few weeks now. I’m not normally an anxious person so this is new. The main source of my anxiety is my fear that my sons, 19 and 17, have abandoned their faith. The oldest (Jack), especially, has become someone I hardly recognize. He’s had a job for about 3 months that he’s already called in sick for at least 5 times. I know sometimes we have to let our kids fail, but it’s so hard to watch him throw away good things in his life. He’s in a relationship with a girl who seems lazy and unmotivated. Not in school or working, other than occasional babysitting. We don’t get it. We’ve always raised our kids to be hard working, Christian men. If we even bring up anything about God both of them just brush it off. In addition, I’m extremely unhappy and burned out in my career (medical sales). I’m really wanting to try something new that I’m passionate about, but don’t even know where to start. I’m bringing it all to God, but I still can’t help feeling like I’ve failed as a mom and that it’s too late for me to go down a new career path.
NANCY S— So sorry you had to cancel your trip! I feel your heartache as you deal with your husband’s illness and all that is involved with it.
MICHELLE PATIRE—Very thankful you got to share the Gospel with Heather! Prayers that the seeds that were planted will grow and that she will come to know Jesus and his saving power!
BRANDY DERUSO—Praying for you as you recover from your surgery!
NORA LOWERY—Thank you for sharing your story! Praise God for your healing!
CINDY HANNA—Praying for your grandson’s safety!
LEHUA K—Praying for all the people of Maui! Praying for a successful surgery on Tuesday!
KRISTEN—Praying for those affected by the home explosion!
HEIDI—I know your mama heart breaks for Kin. Mine does too. Praying that answers can be found for her anxiety and panic attacks!
Have a blessed day!
Good morning She’s! I didn’t get to comment on yesterdays reading, but as others have stated – Psalm 27 is one of my favorites (among many!), especially Psalm 27:1. I have no one to fear, no one and NOTHING to be afraid of. Why? Because the LORD is my light, my salvation and the stronghold of my life – hallelujah!! I also love, love, love vs 4 – “one thing I ask of the LORD, that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek Him in His temple.” Yes and Amen!
Continuing to pray for your requests.
@Heidi – praying for your mamma’s heart as it breaks knowing you want to help Kin but just don’t know how. Praying for Kin today and in the days to follow. May God settle her anxious heart. I hope that she was able to go to camp and stay!
@Kristen – how awful! Praying for your community as they mourn the loss of these family members, that God would comfort each one. Praying protection on the other homes. Praying for God’s people to be His hands and feet to all who need to see His love at work.
Have a blessed Saturday sisters!
@Yvette Mattisinbray Amen! That is beautiful! All Glory be to God!
I went to read the Enduring Word Commentary and read Psalm 25. ( That wasn’t the Psalm we read, but it actually tied into our earlier readings.) This Psalm talks about the beautiful places where the wild animals are and are provided for! Amazing! This Psalm also teaches of God’s power and authority! Hope you all read it and are blessed!
Please pray for multiple families in my area. There was a terrible house explosion last week in a suburb outside of Pittsburgh. Lives were lost, houses destroyed, and I found out that more were being condemned. This was obviously a scary day for many, even those that weren’t directly in it. Surely, there are many material needs, but physical, mental, and emotional too. My church has 2 campuses. I know one family the other campus was affected. I don’t know if families involved love God and follow Jesus. We all need Him!
Prayers for you all too!
@HEIDI, thank you for coming here even in the midst of everything you’ve been going through. Kin is in my prayers. You and your heart are in my prayers as well. God has this. God has His girls.
I agree! The KJV is the best for certain scriptures…this is one of those.
I enjoy the paraphrased rendering of this passage from The Message:
“So he said, ‘When you pray, say,
Father, – Reveal who you are.
Set the world right.
Keep us alive with three square meals.
Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others.
Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil.’”
It just feels simultaneously so simplistic and rich and those are 2 things my heart is craving today.
It’s taken a lot of intentional action to get on here to post today (this whole WEEK, really…). When I get to feeling the way I am lately, my natural self wants to retreat. Ignore friends, texts, to-do’s… I want for people to KNOW what’s in my heart but I don’t want to SHARE what’s in my heart and the only thing I can say for twisted logic like that is, if you know, you know. If you don’t – just know it’s a real thing and give the people around you who don’t share a lot a bit of grace over it. ;)
Kin was supposed to go to her middle school 6th-grade-camp this weekend. It’s a huge deal with the church/network of churches really, that we go to. I’ve served in the past with our middle school for 6 years and this camp is always my favorite time of the year. The whole point of our middle school environment is to “discover a faith of their own”. We work to start growing their independence in their faith, away from their parent’s faith and help them start learning what it means to CHOOSE it on their own, not just follow along because “my parents go to church…” This weekend is such a HUGE. facilitator in that. Plus- it is an amazing bonding time with your small group leaders and small group friends that you will have for the next 3 years. Anyway – sorry – I feel like i’m being an advertisement… the point is, when we got to the church for drop off, panic attack ensued and she couldn’t get herself to stay. Not by her friends, leaders, us… she FINALLY agreed that she would go if Ryan would drive her there (it’s about an hour away). Of course, once there, she didn’t. He got up early this morning because she said she wanted to try again, and they left early to drive back there again. And this is what kills me. SHE WANTS TO GO. She wants to live her life and enjoy the things around her. And she can’t. Something just refuses to let her. And I can’t do anything about it. I connected her with her therapist on the phone and they talked for almost an hour. Kin was able to be open and communicate, but even SHE doesn’t understand herself why she has the reactions she does. I don’t know… I know she hates this and that devastates her and me; the only phrase I keep having jump up is I just can’t keep doing this. There has to be an answer somewhere… I just feel so “done”.
Praying that she stays. Praying that she has the clarity and truth and peace in her heart that allows her to participate and get from the weekend all that is there for her.
As I read today’s Scripture and flipped through the rest of the study book for a glimpse of what was to come, my eyes caught a snippet of Scripture, “Hallelujah! My soul, praise the LORD” (Psalm 146:1), and my soul started singing part of the chorus from “God Really Loves Us” by (David) Crowder, a song I don’t really know very well but have heard on the radio a few times.
“Hallelujah
We are not alone
God really loves us
God really loves us
Hallelujah
Oh, praise my soul
God really loves us
God really loves us”
These words are my heart and soul’s response to the goodness of God and the truth that is constantly pulled out of these prayers in this study — the reminders that we cannot live without and yet we may try so hard to live without sometimes. Whether this is intentional or not is beyond me. I want to believe what’s true. I want to remember what’s true, but sometimes I get this foolish notion that I could do it on my own or that I have to do it on my own, and these scriptures this week keep reminding me of who God is and how much I need him.
I didn’t get to comment yesterday on Psalm 27, which felt like such a shame because it is one of my absolute favorite portions of scripture.
I have been afraid and felt abandoned by those close to me. I have often felt alone. My heart’s desire is the same as David’s here (Psalm 27:4). I have clung to separate verses from Psalm 27, not fully realizing that they all come from the same place. I feel so many different emotions when reading this. I have prayed this song/psalm multiple times over my life.
I remember not too long ago, maybe in the last year or so, when a friend of mine and I were talking about our favorite scripture. I had mentioned Psalm 27:1. My friend read aloud the rest of the song/psalm, and I found myself in tears before we reached the end because this psalm reminds me of God’s faithfulness and the beautiful way that these verses remind me of the promises that He is there for us even in the hardest places.
“Even if my mother and father abandon me, the LORD cares for me,” (Psalm 27:10). Oh how I clung to that verse when I found it as a teenager when my parents were getting divorced!
God is so good that He made it possible for us to have these words, to be reading them so long after they were originally penned by a king, a man after God’s own heart who was in the middle of being hunted for his life because of his love for the LORD and his offense to a king that had lost his mind.
Oh God, let us cling to You the way David did. Let us cling to You as a person climbing a cliff on the edge of the sea. All the waves are crashing against us as we try to cling to the slippery rocks to save our skins. Let us cling to You because You will not let us down. Even if we slip, You will catch us. Thank You, Father, for who You are. I cannot thank You enough.
Even in this day of grace, may we bring glory and honor to you in all we say and do. Have your will in us. Thank you for another day to praise you!
The Lord’s Prayer is always been near to my heart. Thank You Lord for today, and whatever I do, may I do it in your glory. Amen.
MICHELLE PATIRE – How AWEsome that you had that conversation! Praying for you both!
NANCY S – So sorry you had to cancel your trip and that things are getting more difficult. Continued prayers!
I decided to read over at He Reads Truth as we finish this week. I love this quote by Matt Capps on the Psalm 119 (day 4) reading:
“Without the written Word or the power of the Spirit, disobedience to God’s decrees is inevitable. However, the good news of the gospel is that in Christ, we are declared righteous before God. In Christ, we have the power of the Spirit to enable us to live according to God’s decrees. The law shows us what living in response to God’s grace looks like.” I thought that perfectly meshed Psalm 119 and the Romans study.
Father reward my faith, forgive my doubt. In Jesus name, Amen
Good Morning, happy Saturday She’s!
When I saw this famous prayer this morning, I too, went to clicking on ALL the different translations and found myself coming back to the famous KJV that we said every week growing up in church! I actually recited it last night when I was kinda foggy trying to pray last night, it is always one to fall back on when you don’t know what to pray. I also like the NLT a lot as well. Simple yet SO profound. God is every thing. All we need, every need, every temptation he overcomes for us when we ask.
I am still feeling under par, but am confident I’m on the mend. I can say it made me take the focus off my back pain for awhile..lol. Don’t ever think you can’t feel any worse…! God might show you otherwise.
@Theresa- I did decide to lead again this fall! I chose the book FREE OF ME by Sharon Hodde Miller! It is a really good read in our me- me culture to take the focus off ourselves and live and point our lives to Jesus! @Sharon, Jersey Girl confirmed for me that she found it very impactful reading it herself a couple years back! Thank you for your prayers! I even had a member reach out yesterday asking if we would continue to meet up, God always has a way to give you nods! Our Pain Group is a continuous running group, but we are praying God brings people that could benefit from that group to it. I feel so blessed to be spending my time in a way that honors the Lord, nothing brings more happiness you learn! It truly is what we are created for.
Praying for each of you. Thank you for sharing your trials, your life stories, and praises!
@Michelle P– That’s wonderful you were able to talk to your sister! I always feel like sharing Jesus with family is more awkward then with strangers!
@Cee Gee- I’m not sure how I missed the Kittens story, but it sounds sweet. I reminds me of the time I tried to rescue this special kitten that was born on my parent’s farm right as my mom had passed. It’s name was LWK. (Little White Kitty!). He was just too cute to leave to struggle the hardship of farm life. I decided to bring LWK home with me, but the dang kitty made it super hard on the car ride for me not to want to toss him out the window! (I didn’t of course). He finally feel asleep on my neck the last 2 hours of the long trip. My husband, that said no way are you bringing a kitty home, (I didn’t listen), even began to like LWK, but by that point I had already lined up a home for him. :)
@Searching, thank you for remembering me in your prayers. It’s been a hard week with additional health issues coming up & my husband becoming a little more challenging. I’ve made the difficult decision to cancel an upcoming trip that I was really hoping we could take, but it just seems too hard. I’m very thankful that part of our family is nearby, & very supportive.
As soon as I saw the verse I switched to KJV! (SEARCHING ❤, once again, you said what I was thinking and I love the amplification! Then I went to my current favorite (NLT) and read it. I could never memorize one of the newer translations, though!
NORA LOWREY – WOW! what a testimony and encouragement! ❤
KITTY UPDATE for those praying for them and my son – he has proven he would be a great daddy one day if he ever gets married! Haha Thankful the kitties and mom are doing well and we already have folks interested in them! Right now they are THRIVING (TERESA!) and we thank you for your prayers especially with so many serious issues facing some of you. Love you all!
Continued prayers for all!
I am thankful to share yesterday that I shared the gospel with my sister Heather. I know some of you were praying for my siblings. This is the sister I share a room with and am closest in age to (she’s 28 and I am 30).
I asked her yesterday who Jesus was and she didn’t really know, honestly. Even though she went to Catholic church, VBS, and CCD as a young kid. She told me she believed in God and spiritual “energy” (new age) but didn’t really say anything else.
So she let me explain who Jesus was to me and why it is important she believes in Him for salvation. She didn’t really argue it, like I expected her to. Even when I said Jesus is the only way to get into heaven and how every other religion is essentially wrong. She has been very defensive in the past, when my mom or I bring up faith. But she was drawing a picture as she let me share my heart for her to understand.
I told her at the end of the day, she can’t look at our mom to be God for her. Bc she kept going back to how my mom acts and is a Christian. I told her that God’s going to judge her, not her and our mom together. Lol. It was a helpful conversation and gave me hope. Even if she didn’t fully receive it, I am believe God will keep bringing people to her to speak Jesus.
I take it as a win!
Praise God, happy Saturday ladies. May the Lord be near to all of you and enable you to follow Him to where He takes you!!!
I dedicate myself to you always in fear and admiration, doing Your Will in all areas of my life and each activity dedicated to Your Glory.
Precious Father, when I think all of your marvelous works when you brought “Your” children out of Egypt, my heart is overwhelmed with love, joy and worship at the unending love that knows no bound of your children! I cannot but lift Your Holy & Heavenly name up in Praise and Glory, for great is Your being, Your love ,Your Faithfulness, Your truth, Your Word. My words are truly inadequate…. YOU are the true King of the Universe and I Praise & give You Glory Father for ALL the beautiful works of your hands. Psalm 121:1-2 “ 1. 1 will lift up my eyes to the hills , from
SEARCHING – agree about the KJV ❤️
NORA LOWREY – thank you for sharing yourstory
LEHUA – praying for your surgery on 22nd. Rejoicing your family is ok. Praying for all involved in the recovery efforts on Maui.
RHONDA J – praying for your recovery.
MARI V -so good to hear you had a good first week
HEIDI – happy to hear of Kin’s progress!
BRANDY DERUSO – may the Lord contine to strengthen you.
SHARON JONES – how was the daughter’s drop off?
CHURCHMOUSE – any updates on Lewis’ recovery?
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Amen. May we all use the grace given to us to forgive those in debt, so our Father may also forgive us.
“My” Precious Father, when I think of the marvelous works of deliverance YOU did for YOUR children when they were in bondage in Egypt under Pharaoh, my heart is overwhelmed and my mind amazed!! The love and care that was shown is above & beyond
The Lord’s Prayer is my go to. Almost everyday. AMEN!
The message version of this verse begins “Father, reveal who you are. Set the world right.” And I’m meditating on those two requests. So much in those two simple sentences.
RHONDA- praying for you this morning. Have you decided to start a new study group for the fall?
TAYLOR – praying for Wendy and her continued healing and financial provision for a new vehicle
LEHUA – praying for your upcoming surgery
Our Father …. Hallowed (holy, consecrated, sacred, revered) be Thy name!
There are some verses that I just have to read in KJV and this is one of them.
Thank You, Father God, for everything ❤️
Verse of the day on Bible Gateway is 1 John 5:12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. NKJV
It doesn’t get much plainer – may those around us see Him in us.
NORA LOWREY – thank you for your testimony
TAYLOR – praying for Wendy, as she heals emotionally from the isolation and praying for her financial needs in replacing her car
MERCY ❤️ Yes, we CAN praise Him, no matter what
LYNNE FROM AL – praying for the appointment on 22nd
LEHUA – thank you for checking in! Praying for your surgery on 22nd
HEIDI – love the good news on Kin!
LINDA IN NC & NANCY S – praying for you and your husbands
TINA – Your opening line yesterday read like the start of a really good book ❤️ love you!
TERESA DONLEY – someone posted a suggestion in the past to draft our comments in Notes (where they can be saved, even if just temporarily), then copy and paste here. ❤️
CEE GEE – ❤️ love the translation of those verses you shared yesterday!
Lord we love you for you are good!