Take this day to catch up on your reading, pray, and rest in the presence of the Lord.
The Spirit of God has made me,
and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
—Job 33:4
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Sometimes I just breathe in deeply to fill my lungs, knowing it is God filling my lungs with His breathe giving me life. I love that thought and how He keeps my heart beating constantly. While I’m sleeping He breathes life into my lungs and my heart beating. It’s absolutely unbelievable and miraculous to me. Thank you Jesus…..
Good Afternoon! Love the comments today on this day of Romantic love. Those that have been married for a long time don’t really give it much thought. (or is that just me?!) But after some hard and troubling years in my married relationship and lots of praying for myself and for hubby (laying my hand on him every night and praying for him before sleep). Reading a nightly devotional together. Letting the Holy Spirit lead me to better actions and re-actions—
One of my friends asked us at lunch yesterday how we would describe our marriages! I happily replied easily and happily-Awesome! How very good of God, that on THIS Valentine’s day I can say Awesome again! Thank you Jesus!
Maybe your marriage has a different word this year. I pray for you and your husband. It takes lots of work, but it is the love that represents the Church and Jesus. It can’t coast. And it can’t remain unfinished and lost. Google says it better-
Based on Ephesians 5:22-33, Christian marriage is designed to be a living, earthly picture of the relationship between Christ and the Church. It represents a covenant of unconditional love, where the husband acts as a sacrificial leader (like Christ) and the wife acts as a devoted partner (like the Church).
Yes, I know many of us women are more like the Spiritual leader of our homes. (I am still praying for that and see improvements!) I pray our men will step up and be what God has for them!
Lord help all of our married women to pray for their marriages, we don’t seem to stand out as the example of doing it Christ’s way much anymore! Help us to do better. Help us to shine to the world that you made man and woman for each other and your way is right and perfect. Help us to strive to stay together, love each other fiercely rather than self-focus, but selfless. Dedicated to please each other and love over our knit-picking and squabbles. Let us see restoration, renewal, and a new light and hope. Everything is possible when we put you first. And put you in the center of our life and marriage. Thank you for my husband, may I always be so grateful when I don’t see it, or being stubborn. I can’t be the only one Lord. We need you in every part of our life. We thank you for the continual sanctification in us and our spouse. Be with my friends in grief, but let them hold dear to their precious memories and time together and be able to share their wisdom with others. Be with my single sisters in the wait. Your perfect timing is good. You are good! You know what we need, when we need. Thank you for giving us Jesus, to show us your love and care. Amen!
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What a powerful 42 days – live like Paup
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Aw…YES….the breath of the Almighty gives us Life…THANK YOU my Father God for giving me life and these beautiful She’s to do life with me. Though we may never meet “in-person” we are all united here on this amazing platform at She Reads Truth. Happy Valentines Day sweet She’s! I love you all very much! I came here last night and read your comments. Thank you for praying for me. I received an email from my doctor and all is good. And my son said his interview went okay. It’s a position where he has no experience, but we shall see. He has another interview next week.
1 John 4:9-10 NLT (my favorite ‘love’ verse):
God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love — not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.
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The verse from Job reminds me of a Christmas song by Amy Grant – Breath of Heaven.
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I first listened to this song yesterday and thought it was good for the end of this study. Based on comments, I am glad I waited until today to share it! It’s very up tempo but the message is so good
SONG SHARE:
God Is Good Phil Wickham (with CAIN)
[Official Lyric Video]
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Love, hugs,and prayers! ❤
Thinking of those of you for whom Valentine’s Day is not so joyful. I was married late (46!) and remember well the ache of waiting. Others of you have lost your love, and my heart aches for you. My husband and I are hosting a dinner tonight for 10 young single women…pray that it will be an encouragement to them to wait well and that they will feel loved. ❤️
That’s wonderful!! Yes, it’s best to wait for God’s perfect person for you and his timing! It never works well on our own!
Isn’t it comforting to know that the very breath of God is in us?!!! I love this!
Praying for all today that you feel loved by our Father who is really the only One who can satisfy the deep longing in our souls! Don’t put too much pressure on the spouse who just does not get romance or lovely gestures. Remember to look to Jesus!
Praying for all!
Good point, Cheryl! ❤
The Spirit of God has made me,
and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Job 33:4
Well. If that isn’t just a breath of fresh air first thing in the morning. Thank you Lord for your Words to us; for the ways it speaks truth into our lives, breaths life into our souls and lifts our hearts. Amen❤️
Happy Valentines Day SRT sisters. May the Lord’s unfailing love surround you and flowers out to those around you in all you say and do.
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 14:34-35
*FLOW* not flowers…ha, ha;)
As I reflect on this past week, one phrase that has really stayed with me is from Acts 27:23 where Paul says, “the God to whom I belong and whom I serve.” He says that in the middle of a storm, when everything feels completely out of control.
What stands out to me is that he anchors himself in belonging before serving. He doesn’t begin with what he’s doing for God, he begins with who he belongs to. That has been so encouraging for me. No matter what kind of week I’m having, calm or chaotic, I belong to Him first. Before the pressure, the responsibilities, the decisions, or the outcomes, I am His. And when I remember that, it shifts my posture. It brings me peace knowing the God I belong to is standing with me in whatever I’m walking through.
Kim, thank you for this powerful insight! Perfect takeaway from this study!
“What stands out to me is that he anchors himself in belonging before serving. He doesn’t begin with what he’s doing for God, he begins with who he belongs to!
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Oh Kim…that is so good!! It IS powerful. That resonates with me because I wanted to serve and work for God (out of love), yet he said do you even KNOW me, so at that point I started reading my Bible everyday…and then he started using me to serve and lead! The years in between were so important because relationship happened! I saw WHO God was, his people, his plan, his love. Revelation. So like Paul, I can say “to whom I belong and whom I serve!!”
Needed this thought today! ❤️
This verse just settled on me when I read it, like a breath of fresh air. Even as a just woke up my mind was on all the things I need to get done today, and verse was like a gentle tap of the shoulder saying “Remember— I made you and give you life. Slow down. I am here with you.”
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Be still and know that I am .. ❤
God… (somehowvthis got eraded!)
Praying for the precious women on here who have lost spouses today, that the Lord be your comfort and first love today. Also, praying for two close relatives that are alone and hurting today. This day is hard for those waiting for that special someone too. Praying for all of you. This verse is such a great verse for today. May we all rest in this and may it comfort each of us. Love how Tina mentioned how she needed this verse today. God is so faithful.
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Praying too!
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Happy Valentine’s Day to each of you, my precious sisters! ❤️ I am praying for each of you and your requests.
Today is my first Valentine’s Day without my valentine and I’m feeling sad. ❤️
Lynne….a tender hug to you and our other sisters who have lost their love. May the Lord’s presence be near❤️
Sending love….praying you feel special hearts ❤️ and sweetness pouring down from your Sweetie Pie as well as your True Bridegroom.
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Praying for each person for whom this Valentine’s Day will be difficult.
Sister, you have been in my prayers! I know February is going to be a hard month for you from now on. Sending you hugs across the miles and praying that you feel our prayers. That goes for all our sisters who are without their spouse today.
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Sending you hugs sweet Lynne.
Hugs Dear Lynne, with lots of love. And praying Mighty God’s comfort surrounding you inside and out today.
“The Spirit of God has made me,…” This I should remember every time I am down on myself, every time I feel “less than.”
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I am fearfully and wonderfully made, made in His image. Psalm 139:14; Genesis 1:27
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I am His and He is mine – that’s the best Valentine ever! Song of Solomon 2:16
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He gives me breath and life for which I thank Him for every single morning. Job 33:4
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Christ’s love is greater than anyone can ever know… Ephesians 3:19 (NCV)
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Father God help me to bask in the awesomeness of who You are, today. Do not let me forget that it is You that has made me – just the way I am, so I have no excuse to complain. I praise You that You are love and life. Please bless all of my dear sisters today, especially those who might be hurting, for those who are alone and for those who are waiting on Your timing to bring a special “love” into their life. To You be all the glory and praise. In Jesus Name, Amen.
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@Foster Mama – praying for that little one
@Searching – praying for P and Liz
@Katarina Friedman – praying for your husband as he struggles with addiction
@Jillian – praying for you as you go through storms in your life
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To use the words of Tina, “Happy “I love you” Day!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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What a beautiful reminder!
Beautifully stated with mist applicable Scriptures! Thank you for the beautiful prayer! ❤
MARTHA HIX ❤️ beautiful testimony, sister! And yep, wooed is a word ❤️❤️
GWINETH52 ❤️
CEE GEE ❤️
SHARON JERSEY GIRL & CEE GEE – the old hymns ❤️
MARI V ❤️ Praying for good results from the ultrasound and for the Lord’s guiding in Caleb’s job search
MARIA B ❤️ yes, a gospel blueprint!
CHERYL BLOW ❤️
TRACI GENDRON – ❤️ same, paid more attention to Paul in the past than to the overall story
FOSTER MAMA ❤️ praying the Lord’s will in this little one’s adoption, and for His protection always
SUSAN BURLEY -so thankful it was nothing serious for Seth’s pump! ❤️
KIMBERLY ❤️❤️ beautiful poem yesterday ❤️❤️
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Prayer requests:
For a preteen, P.
I spoke with her aunt while at a dr appt yesterday. Troubled young girl, rescued from abusive parents and adopted into love – yet can’t accept the love is real and has run away several times – so dangerous in today’s world. She’s in counseling and they are active at their church – praying for the Lord’s protection and healing.
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For an elderly family member who had a fall that resulted in a bad leg break – praying for healing and positive mindset
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And for another family member, Liz, who had a terrible fall last year, thought things had healed well but is going back into surgery this coming week either Thursday or Friday (short memory here) for a bone graft from her leg to her arm.
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We can never be thankful enough for our health.
Praying with you Searching for P and for Liz. And an Amen to being thankful for our health! ❤️
Don’t I know that Searching! I always seem to have something going on with my body! lol. Prayers for them!
Thank you SEARCHING ❤️
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Praying for each of your requests
Praying over these requests
Oh, Searching! That precious girl! How sad that she doesn’t recognize/accept this authentic love offered to her. Aren’t we just like that? Sometimes when we’ve been through something really hard we either can’t believe that God loves us or we feel like we don’t deserve it. Praying for P to recognize and embrace the love offered to her and to settle into this family with love for them as we!!
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Prayers for healing and an upbeat outlook for this elderly family member!!!
Prayers for a successful surgery and complete healing for Liz!
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Thank you SEARCHING! ❤️
Praying for each of your requests. ❤️
Praying for your prayer requests
A thousand thank yous to each sister who prayed for us yesterday ❤️ whether you posted or not.
A MILLION thank yous for praying AND sharing…you put balm on my uncertain ❤️❤️.
Thank Jesus, it went…fine.
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My biggest priority for yesterday was that my preschooler would just see this couple as visitors so that he could enjoy them, rather than see them as a threat — this was definitely accomplished.
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I can say with ALL CERTAINTY that it is not coming from a place of not wanting to see him leave my home….I am NOT feeling it with these people, that they will be what he needs in some areas…. certainly, (so far it looks like) if he will be raised Christian, it will be because this 3.5 year-old will become the priest of his own. There is nothing in my earthly power so….
I am praying I am wrong,…
I am remembering a prayer of surrender I did with a friend the day before….
✝️”Lord, I surrender _____to You; You take care of everything” ✝️
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I wish I had a greater inclination towards journalling but, for today, I wrote my thoughts on a page that quotes Proverbs 19:21
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“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
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✝️Lord Jesus, please do whatever needs doing, whether through me or (ideally) another source…and please hold little ones and us firmly against Your chest✝️
Thank Jesus, it went…fine.
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My biggest priority for yesterday was that my preschooler would just see this couple as visitors so that he could enjoy them, rather than see them as a threat — this was definitely accomplished.
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I can say with ALL CERTAINTY that it is not coming from a place of not wanting to see him leave my home….I am NOT feeling it with these people, that they will be what he needs in some areas…. certainly, (so far it looks like) if he will be raised Christian, it will be because this 3.5 year-old will become the priest of his own. There is nothing in my earthly power so….
I am praying I am wrong,…
I am remembering a prayer of surrender I did with a friend the day before….
✝️”Lord, I surrender _____to You; You take care of everything” ✝️
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I wish I had a greater inclination towards journalling but, for today, I wrote my thoughts on a page that quotes Proverbs 19:21
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“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
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✝️Lord Jesus, please do whatever needs doing, whether through me or (ideally) another source…and please hold little ones and us firmly against Your chest✝️
So sorry, Everyone… message doubled
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Prayers for this little one, the one that God loves more than anyone else ever could, and for you – that God will give you peace in the uncertainty. ❤️
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Foster Mama, your heart is so big; the uncertainty must surely weigh a ton! We have stormed heaven for this little boy. I pray, like Sharon, that God will comfort your heart in this no matter the outcome. Glad that he, at least, felt safe with them.
Everything begins and can only proceed with you, heavenly Father. Thank you Lord❣️
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The Spirit of God has made me,
and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
—Job 33:4.
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This is so very very refreshing, so refreshingly on point to one who needs a little help feeling the love!
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I feel like I have just heard the most beautiful, spirit enhancing words.. this year.. and on a day allocated by the world to celebrate love!
This verse from Job.. Just grabbed my heart, lovingly and with that touch, brought me back to believing fully, that my life, my being, my heart, my soul, my all, is made and gifted to me by Father God..
His Spirit made me, and that Spirit continues to guide me, directing me, lead me on on this journey we call life..
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Our lives are God given, let’s live them like we know this.. even in the storms of life let’s live them well..
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BUT GOD..
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Happy ‘I love you’ day, my dears.. prayerful that whatever you for and wherever you are.. you KNOW you are LOVED, always and everyday !❤️❤️❤️
Love you too, sister ❤️
Amen! You’re right, it is reassuring to remember and KNOW that we are MADE by his Spirit and breathed in by God’s Glory and Love!!
If we have that…then what else do we need?! To remember it, I suppose, each and every day!!
Thank you Tina!!
I love it when something from God’s word grabs our hearts! “Our lives are God given, let’s live them like we know this.. even in the storms of life let’s live them well..”Yes and Amen!
Happy “I love you” day back my sweet friend!❤️
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“Our lives are God given, let’s live them like we know this.. even in the storms of life let’s live them well..”
amen! Sending live back to you, sister! ❤❤❤
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