Take this day to catch up on your reading, pray, and rest in the presence of the Lord.
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. And may your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will do it.
—1 Thessalonians 5:23–24
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I’m praying for my sister who is poised and ready to bring a new life into this world. I ask that God lay his hands upon her time of struggle or pain. Bless this child and the beginning of this new family.
Amen! Praying all goes well! You will be a great blessing to this niece/nephew already praying for them!
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Praying for you Danielle. Even though you were prepared it’s still hard to hear. Praying for a benign report and complete recovery for you. God is good and He is the great healer. Love and hugs to you.❤️
Yes, Amen! You sure would know! Still praising God for your good reports and healing!
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Dear Shes
I am reminded…
Psalm 51:10-12:
“Create in me a clean heart … a new and right spirit … for the joy of your salvation… (NRSV)
I pray to the Lord.
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I love that it is grace day and we are reminded of Jesus’ sacrifice to show us Gods grace!
Praying for all!
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…HE will do it. YES He will because I sure can’t. I cannot and will not do ANYTHING without my JESUS! Thanking my JESUS this morning for good sleep (almost 8 hours), the sun is UP (though it’s 39 degrees), received a text from Rhonda J and here I am on Grace Day hanging out with you beautiful She’s! Happy Saturday sweeties! Ok….confession time…last couple days I had a stinky attitude with a few things at work, not the TK teachers just staff and other things going on at the workplace and have felt disappointed in their job performance that effects the rest of us. Taking a deep breath (or as we do in TK..”a bunny breath”). However I did apologize to our TK teachers as they “saw” my stinky attitude. Their response? GRACE! sigh….God is good!
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Happy Saturday Mari ♥️
Much love dear Mari!❤
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He who calls you is faithful….
This offers us so much hope and peace.
Amen, Traci.. hugs ❤️
YES, it does!!! (with a heart and smiley face)
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May the God of Peace sanctify us all completely! I loved how in this weeks podcast the guest said that sanctify just means “become a little more like Jesus everyday”. That stuck with me. Happy grace day everyone.
Sarah, I loved that as well (on the podcast) and listening to it again. “becoming a little more like Jesus everyday”
What a beautiful prayer for today!
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“He who calls you is faithful…”
That’s all I need to know.
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Happy Saturday Sisters! ❤️
Absolutely Sharon. That is all we need to know! Much hugs ❤️
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Yes, that’s all I need to know!
HE WHO CALLS YOU IS FAITHFUL! He called me, and is faithful to complete his work in me!! I need to surrender my will for His (daily!).
This verse perfectly reminds us that God is faithful in all seasons and trials. While we are unclean sinners, our hope is in Him.
One week ago tomorrow, my brother was in a horrific accident. He had severe bleeding on his brain and several broken bones. He is currently showing signs of movement and waking up, but I know he has a long road. I know our God can and will restore him. Could you join me in praying for him? His name is Sean, and he loves our sweet Jesus.
So sorry! Praying for Sean and for you and your family as you wait and watch with/for him. ❤️
Oh, will do, Carrie. ❤️
Absolutely joining you in prayer for Sean. Praying his sign signs of improvement go from strength to strength and that though his recovery may take some time, we have a Mighty healer who never disappointments.. Amen. ❤️
Oh Carrie…joining our SRT sisters and praying for Sean!
Praying for Sean!
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Oh my gosh, how scary for your family and him…BUT GOD—joining in prayers! If you have a FB page you could share to keep vigilant in prayer, we would love to join!! I have seen mountains move that way!! Stay strong sister!!
Awww, Carrie, joining you in praying for full healing for Sean. Please keep us posted! ❤
Thank you Father that you are the God of Peace, that you are our peace, our Redeemer, our Savior. Lead us in your righteousness,in your holiness with obedient hearts to live and walk in the way that is everlasting. Amen
Blessings SRT sisters ❤️
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Loved this first week! Going to listen to the podcast as well since M E mentioned it! I think it would be the perfect background while I’m cleaning for Sabbath!
The srt podcast talking about “I don’t want your sacrifices, I want your obedience” Along with having spiritual amnesia. stuck out to me.
Yes, that’s a good phrase Spiritual Amnesia! I always refer to us as Stiff-necked Israelites! We forget the miracles so quickly and go right back to grumbling and complaining and wanting what we want!
Efficiency vs. Effectiveness
Busyness vs. Purposeful
Attendance vs. Serving
Loving vs. Investment
Flourishing vs. Discipleship
Self vs. Him
Priorities vs. Kingdom
I have looked at my life, examined it, and know what is important. Family, love, laughter…relationships. But it is all summed up in Him. What does he want my life to look like? How do I surrender to His will over my will? How do I live like he is my center, my everything? Does my life show it? It’s not about making it known, my “religion,” yet if I have passion about something it is evident. I can’t but help it. My passion is Jesus, not my church, not my pastor, not my works. Although I believe strongly that we need to be in a good, Bible preaching, serving church, and in a small group where you can grow together in the word. Our closest relationships (spouse) and children need to be faith driven. We need to be in scripture, putting it in our heart and meditating on it and memorizing. We need to KNOW we are in a spiritual battle against darkness. We need to take time to FAST to draw closer to God in sacrifice and dependence. All these things will produce fruits and let the sanctification happen. It is a willing clay giving the Potter control.
Whatever is going on in your world today, God is in control, he sees you, he loves you, he will not let go. Cling tight.
Have you heard the new song Flowers? It is such a pretty little lyrical song about God planting seeds in the valley and being grateful. I am so grateful for the valleys where God watered and grew flowers in my life!! Praise God, he is for us, not against us!!
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Great song, Rhonda, and new to me. Thanks for sharing and for the encouragement! ❤
Flowers by Samantha Ebert
Chorus
“So I brought it up in a desperate prayer
Lord, why are you keeping me here?
Then He said to me, “Child, I’m planting seeds
I’m a good God and I have a good plan
So trust that I’m holding a watering can
And someday you’ll see that flowers grow in the valley”
Thank you dear Cee Gee, all I could find was an old song by Miley Cirus! Praying for so many here. Praying Danielle B’s surgery and recovery goes smoothly. Praying for those suffering with fears and anxiety. Praying for our friends and loved ones who don’t know Jesus.
Amen He is in control. Everything in this last year prepared me for the news announced to me this week and I know I can trust God even though it wasn’t news I would have asked for in my life. God will use this too!
For those not on Facebook, on Wednesday a tumor was found in my right temporal lobe and has been there for some time. They suspect it is benign. They plan to remove it in the next week or two. I need trust God with the work I miss, which is not easy for me. I covet all prayers.
Danielle, I am sorry you have received this news. May the Lord’s peace surround you, His presence bring strength and the surgery be the means of complete healing, in Jesus name, Amen✝️
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I saw the post on FB – Praying for you! May God’s peace flow over you through this whole process. ❤️
Will indeed pray. ❤️ Know you’ll keep us posted, Danielle.
Danielle B, what a blow that must be, BUT GOD..
Keep Him in the forfront of everything. He is the great Physician, the keeper of promises to NEVER leave nor forsake. He has you in His sights and hands.. lifting you in prayers dear sister.. hopeful you will know peace as you wait for the surgery..
Blessings Danielle..❤️❤️
Yes, Amen!
Thank you Danielle for posting, I was just getting ready to put it on here!! We love you and are holding your arms up with you!! We are your Arrons! And your parents and friends. Maybe all the tests and troubles led me to find the tumor? I can’t imagine how scary that news must have been!!! I am so thankful that God prepares us ahead of time like you said! Very wise!
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Danielle, praying for you!
Thank you for these encouraging thoughts and the reminder of the song Flowers. It’s a beautiful song. I heard it a while back, haven’t listened to it in a while but will go do so right now:)
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I heard that song for the first time yesterday… made me think of so many older friends that ask God why they’re still here… there is a reason! ❤️
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Won’t He do it?
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Thanks be to God!
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MERCY – praying you get some restoring rest this weekend. How is the new hire you are training coming along? How is your daughter doing in school?
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GRATEFUL BELIEVER – how are things going with restoration of your scammed accounts?
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FOSTER MAMA – how is your goddaughter and her mama? Are you taking your foster’s sibling when born?
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DONNA WOLCOTT – have you heard from Kristy. Is her medical missions being affected by the US government? Did Anya choose a college?
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MICHELLE P – how are things with you hostile coworker?
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SARAH M – how are things going with your daughter?
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CAROL J MYLIN – any updates on Aiden?
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MARTHA HIX – how is Jesse? Have the Rx adjustments been effective? Is Pam’s Alzeimers still resisting the Rxs?
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DIANE MOM & NANCY S- how are your husbands?
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RHONDA J – praying Savanah’s heart is softened to Jesus’ love for her.
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TRACI GENDRON – how is Jillian’s husband responding to chemo? Do you know if Linda has progressed in her spiritual life and surrendered to Jesus?
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TINA – great news about Emma. Has her heart softened to Jesus?
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SUSAN JOINER – how is Wyatt? Is his chemo done?
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GRAMMIE D – have tensions decreased between your children?
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Praying for many others too
Again, and again, and again and again, He rescued me out of the mess I was in… Dancing over here..
Thank you, Kelly, for your faithfulness in following up on prayer requests. ❤️
Thank you, Kelly, for asking for updates on so many! Continued prayers for your guest’s living/working arrangements. ❤
Yes! Again and again. Kelly, thank you for these prayer reminders❤️
Kelly thank you for asking. Nick has been stubborn. Cancelling appointments, etc. His liver enzymes went sky high, but they are working on getting those down. I know he started chemo again recently.
This is so embarassing. I can’t think of who Linda is??
She attended some sort of church meeting with you about a year ago and you weren’t sure of her spiritual state.
Ah, Kelly, thank you for your follow up prayers and asking.. you are so good..
In response to your question re Emma..
I am not sure, though she does put spiritual stuff on her posts.. I would always say a prayer tormenting that I had been praying when we spoke..
It is in God’s hands, but I am willing to plant the seeds and water if required by Father God..
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After hearing the podcast this verse means so much more- he who call you- my response “here I am with unclean lips”
Amen. Father, God of Peace, I need you.
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