Take this day to catch up on your reading, pray, and rest in the presence of the Lord.
But I have trusted in your faithful love;
my heart will rejoice in your deliverance.
—Psalm 13:5
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Praise the Lord for deliverance. Continue to deliver me from me, Lord!
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Rejoice indeed!!!
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What a beautiful word… deliverance!
GRAMSIESUE walking alongside you in prayer…
The song There was Jesus, came to mind as I read your post..
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When the life I built came crashing to the ground
When the friends I had were nowhere to be found
I couldn’t see it then but I can see it now
There was Jesus
In the waiting, in the searching
In the healing and the hurting
Like a blessing buried in the broken pieces
Every minute, every moment
Where I’ve been and where I’m going
Even when I didn’t know it or couldn’t see it
There was Jesus..
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Indeed, there was Jesus..
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God is with youself and Steve in this stormy journey..❤️
Love that song! ❤
Amen!
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Thank you all so much for your prayers!!
We definitely felt them.
We both felt more calm and peace even in the storm.
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One of the devotions I read last night was about the Scripture where the disciples are rowing across the lake and a storm blows up. And fear takes over.
And then…there is Jesus walking across the water to them!
How quickly they forgot the 12 baskets of leftover food that was miraculously provided!
How quickly do I forget the supernatural provisions of God throughout my life…and still have immeasurably fear in my heart?!?
My focus shifts to the difficult circumstances so quickly…when I just need to stay focused on God.
I KNOW this!!
I KNOW that He is always here, that He loves us, that we can trust Him!
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Life is waves.
Life is storms.
Life is calm.
There are crashing lows.
There are mountain highs.
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But we aren’t ever alone in any of it!
And He is transforming us through it all.
He will get us to the other side.
And He will change us on the inside.
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So many hugs and prayers for every one of you! ❤️
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I was planning to share a song in Messenger for you on FB, but I am sharing hubby’s computer right now and haven’t been on FB.
I have been watching her on youtube, but her socials are listed under the video, I think. This screen is too small for that ☺ so here it is:
Annemarie –
I’ll Be With You (official Video)
2 months ago#worshipmusic
Note below video:
Official Music Video for ‘I’ll Be With you” by Annemarie Coenraad.
The song was written to give hope that the Lord will be with you through all storms of life, inspired by the Bible book of Isaiah (chapter 43). We pray that this song will touch you and many others. That you may know that He is with you in every situation, even in dark and difficult times. You don’t have to do it alone. That you will come closer to the heart of God, the Father. He loves you and is with you through every storm.
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His faithful LOVE sustains me. My Jesus is the ONLY one I trust will not fail me. I a mere human fail myself and painfully others, but our JESUS will never! Needed this encouraging verse this morning! Happy Saturday sweet She’s! I SLEPT in, didn’t hear my alarm, but I know I needed the rest. Enjoy your Saturday sweet She’s!
❤️ to you dear Mari..
‘But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me.’ Psalm 13:5-6
David’s words in Psalm 13 can be broken down into 3 parts starting with a plea (vs 1-2), petition (vs 3-4) and then praise (vs 5-6). His struggle at the beginning and asking how long, then moves to a request. Isn’t this just like us when we are in the unknown, the waiting, the struggle? We cry out, ask for God to intervene. But, we dont need to, nor should we stay there. Because we know the character of God and who He is we need to move past pleas and petitions to praise. Even in the questions, trials, the waiting, when our choices lead to sin, God does not change. We can trust Him, His promises and that salvation is our gift and reward no matter what. He is unfailing, He will save us and has been good to me. What a beautiful truth to rest on. Thanks be to God.✝️
Yes!
We know the character of God. He does not change.
We can trust Him. He is unfailing.
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His steadfast love! What a truth to focus on for today!
I’m praying for all and for those of you in front of the storm. We had it yesterday high winds and dirt! By God kept us safe.
Have a blessed weekend!
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This week’s discussion questions from the leader guide
1. Where do you see the themes of judgement or justice in the passage?
2. Were you surprised by the description of Jerusalem in the passage? (Isaiah 22:1-14)
3. Reread verses 12-14. What thoughts or emotions did you experience reading those verses?
4. In light of the purpose of lent, what might it look like to grieve your own sin or any losses you have experienced because of sin? If this is something you’ve practiced before, share your experience.
5. What passages in this week’s readings were confusing?
6. What passages in this week’s readings brought you hope?
7. How can Isaiah 22:1-14 shape the way you engage with the Lord or the people around you this week?
❤️ Thamk you..
But I have trusted in your faithful love;
my heart will rejoice in your deliverance.
—Psalm 13:5
Wow! Very apt verse for my week!
Thank you Jesus ❤️
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But I trust in your unfailing love.
I will rejoice because you have rescued me. (NLT)
Sharing some notes from Wiersbe:
13:1,2 –
God had promised David the throne of Israel, yet that day of coronation seemed further and further away. Saul was doing evil things, and God wasn’t judging him. Yet David was doing good things and felt abandoned by the Lord. David was certainly disturbed by what the enemy was doing, but he was more concerned about what the Lord was not doing. “How long?” is a familiar question in Scripture (see 6:3) and is a perfectly good question to ask if your heart is right with God.
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We must not deny our feelings and pretend that everything is going well, and there is no sin in asking, “How long?” But at the same time, we must realize how deceptive our feelings are and that God is greater than our hearts (see 1 John 3:20) and can lift us above the emotional storms of life. David eventually learned to replace the question “How long, O LORD?” with the affirmation “My times are in Your hands” (Ps. 31:15). This is a lesson that all believers must learn.
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As much as David was concerned about his own needs, he was concerned even more with the glory of God
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The little word “But” indicates a transition from fear to faith and from questioning to claiming God’s promises. Let the enemy rejoice in their false confidence, but David will rejoice in the Lord his God! David’s feelings had been on a roller coaster, but God was still on the throne, and His character had not changed. God’s mercy (unfailing love) was all that David needed, for it would never end (see 25:6; Is. 63:9; Lam. 3:22, 23). God’s people don’t live on explanations; they live on promises, and those promises are as unchanging as the character of God. “According to your faith let it be to you” (Matt. 9:29)
NKJV Wiersbe Study Bible
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May I choose God’s glory over my ‘good feelings’ in every situation.
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Love, hugs, and prayers especially for those in the path of the powerful winds and rain. ❤
Such helpful sharing.
Yes, Lord…bring me to the “little word ‘But’ ” always…to trust in and worship You (and honour You) “even when”
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Yes, David’s feelings had been on a roller coaster. I think I’ve been on that same roller coaster! LOL
But God…
He was still on the throne.
His character had not changed.
His love was unfailing.
❤ continued prayers, Sue!
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Mornin’ Shes!
Update on my young mama and her baby. An “overflow” space with a shelter opened up, so she and the baby are there for now. (House is too quiet now) She has a job lead for 3rd shift (12 hrs on for two days then two days off – repeat) but finding overnight daycare is a challenge. And it is unclear at this point if a regular room at the shelter opens if she would be “allowed” to be gone overnight (some have curfews). Anyway, needless to say, many layers and prayers for wisdom still needed.
Thank you.
WENDY B and LEANNA THOMPSON – praising God with you.
Thanks for that prayer update, Kelly! Certainly God will make a way! Prayers for your heart in the quiet! Hugs, sis! ❤
Praying for all the layers and that doors and “no brainer” decisions/ opportunities (those are my favourite) would open up.
Good morning to YOU, dear KELLY NEO (sunshine emoji)
Praying for this young mama and her baby!
Ahh, praying for your young mama and also yourself as you acclimatise yourself to the quietness..
Much love.
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If you have not started watching “The House of David” get going on that!! It’s on Prime.
I was going to message you on FB about that! Glad to see your recommendation. I have listened to a song, “After Your Heart”, by Chris Tomlin related to the show; that’s how I learned of it. ❤
I have been thinking about watching it. Your endorsement is the push I needed.
GM! Happy Wkd!
I thing we have become quite expectant of a happy life! My truth, your truth, live your truth and you will be happy! Why hasn’t it worked? Why are we a society of anxious people? Because God’s truth is the only truth. We can’t invent the new 12 step program, a new creative executive plan for my life to be perfect. We are set up to fail in this rosy than life expectations we have set. Life is hard, if you grew up with parents before the 80’s, they talked of nothing of their hard life, and they wanted more for their children. They wanted to give them thins they didn’t have is the heard more often than any phrase as a kid. And they did, they worked hard and provided, and my parents took us to church to balance strife with trust in the Almighty. Then my generation further spoiled our kids, not only given them more stuff ever seen in a kids room, but giving them a basement of their own! lol. They didn’t have to do anything but feast on toys and games! (if you made your kids do chores…good for you!). Yes, you know the story- we created lazy kids. We raised kids that don’t know a reliance on God…to feast on him and not stuff, and the need to be the center of attention. Oh, this may not be the case for your experience, but it is the case for me and the ones around me. God is a God of order and respect, law and rules…but for our success. Isn’t it amazing that he loves us So, So much to protect. From harm, emotionally and mentally. “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind (by his word!)…”
He has the perfect plan for us, not to harm us, but to prosper us—To give us a hope and a future!!! Thank you Lord!! For everything perfect and good comes from you!! You care for the birds in the air….would a good father give a snake..to their child?! He loves us with perfect love…isn’t it a gift to not try to figure it out on our own?! But we have to surrender our will to his, walk by his precepts, and lean into him with disciplined lives and love for him!! Thank you Lord…keep pruning and sanctifying me. It doesn’t always feel good and perfect, but your ways are not our ways!!
Wendy- what great news!!
LeAnne–Happy you felt good with the doctor’s plan for your son!
GrammsieSue- stay confident in the Lord.
Lynn—continued prayers for his loving care and comfort.
Well said, sister! ❤
So true…I could hear it being read in my head… Does that make sense?! :D
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The Good News Translation says it this way… verses 5-6
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I rely on your constant love;
I will be glad, because you will rescue me.
I will sing to you, O Lord, because you have been good to me.
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Knowing what I know, knowing WHOM I believe in, TRUSTING the One true GOD, these words from David, remind me of wedding vows, promises made and promises received.
I make this declaration now, Lord God, of relying on your constant, faithful through the ages, love, and trust that because of this unconditional love, covered in your mercy and grace, you will, as you promised, indeed, rescue me.
Because of that, I will sing, I will shout, I will dance, for I see your goodness every day.. Thank you Lord God.. Thank you..
Thank you.
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AMEN.
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Happy Saturday, my dears, Wrapped in the warmth of the sunshine I see outside..
Much love,
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ANEN!! Know what I know— Yes, I am a pretty slow learner, but I know now what I know…it takes reading the scriptures through and through to KNOW his promises and goodness, and then letting it overflow in your life— oh, is it hard at times!!
I really love that translation!! Hugs and love to you this morning across the pond!! The Cardinals were singing to me before the sun came up this morning!! Do you have cardinals there?
Not here, but I have a woodpecker!❤️
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Tina, I shared the NLT which is very similar. I really like both as they speak of having faith not past tense! I meant to share 6 as well and forgot to, so I thank you for sharing it! Hugs from an ominous looking South Carolina (upstate anyway).
Amen I know where to put my trust and who is trustworthy no matter what the storms of life are doing around me.
Praying for you all this morning.
It is such a blessing to not try to carry it own our own. Especially when we have no control! Prayers for you sweet lady as you wait for surgery!
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Praying for all in the path of severe storms tonight and into tomorrow in the southeast!
David is feeling down and distanced from God in the first 4 verses of this psalm, then stating he still has faith and trust in the Lord in spite of his circumstances or feelings.
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5 But I trust in your unfailing love;
my heart rejoices in your salvation.
6 I will sing the Lord’s praise,
for he has been good to me.
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Lord, help me to remember Your love and faithfulness to me, no matter my circumstances or feelings, no matter what I’m hearing from family and friends.
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WENDY – praise the Lord for the stable results. Praying for wisdom in your dr appt Monday.
LEANNA THOMPSON – thankful for your safe return and for the encouraging dr appt. Praying as your son goes through the needed testing and for the upcoming surgery.
GRAMSIESUE- praying for wisdom, guidance and timely provision in this financial situation!
LARAE TAYLOR – may the Lord continue to bless the work you and your team do
LYNNE FROM AL ❤️
LINDA IN NC, NANCY S ❤️
Dear Searching…I don’t know your story that you often refer to, but I want to thank you for always “pointing us to Jesus”! Without fail, each day, you manage to “insert Hope” into your message! For this I give thanks!! ♥️
Yes..she is a blessing! As you are! (heart!)
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AGREED! Searching is A True blessing and prayer warrior alongside Kelly Neo with the revised prayer list ..blessings.
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Dear Lord I need you so much. I love, honor and praise you. Amen