Take Care Of Me

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Marie

God Will Take Care of You! In fact, He wants to.

First things first… God cares so much that He sent His One and Only Son to die for us. That’s how much He cares. (John 3:16)

He guards our hearts and minds and gives us peace that is beyond our understanding. (Philippians 4:7)

Every detail of our lives, every moment of our lives, is in His control. He knows every need, want, and desire. Because of His great love for us, He wants us to have what is best for us.

Abba, Father, take care of us today!

Blessings to you and yours!

Marie

Do You Know God?

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Marie

How well do you know God? Do you know Him to be in control, always just, wanting what is best for His children (us)? Do you know His Word, His ways, His desires? Do you know His promises?

Are you absolutely sure He is who He says He is, that He can do what He says He can, and that He will? He does not lie! He can do more and be more than we can begin to imagine.

Do you believe in His incredible love? That He wants what is best for you? The question then becomes why or why not?

There is absolutely nothing like knowing He cares about our puny lives. We are rooted and established in His love (Eph. 3:17). He is not preoccupied, neglectful, or in any way self-centered. We are more value to Him than we think (Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 10:29-31, Romans 5:8). He specifically chose us (1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 2:10). We are His children (1 John 3:1).

He gave His best, His most loved Son for us so that in the belief of that alone, we could become His most valued possession. (John 3:16)

What will it take? Are you convinced of His love? If so then tell Him. Like this:

Oh, How He Loves You and Me

Blessings to you and yours!

Marie

Joy

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Marie

Quote by Paul Thigpen in Discipleship Journal

I remember coming home one afternoon to discover that the kitchen I had worked so hard to clean only a few hours before was now a terrible wreck. My young daughter had obviously been busy “cooking,” and the ingredients were scattered, along with dirty bowls and utensils, across the counters and floor. I was not happy with the situation.

Then, as I looked a little more closely at the mess, I spied a tiny note on the table, clumsily written and smeared with chocolaty fingerprints. The message was short–“I’m makin sumthin 4 you, Dad”–and it was signed, “Your Angel.”

In the midst of that disarray, and despite my irritation, joy suddenly sprang up in my heart, sweet and pure. My attention had been redirected from the problem to the little girl I loved. As I encountered her in that brief note, I delighted in her. With her simple goodness in focus, I could take pleasure in seeing her hand at work in a situation that seemed otherwise disastrous.

It is so important, especially during this busy Season, to remember that those handmade gifts, given from the heart, are much more valuable than anything else we receive.

Enjoy your gifts this year!

Marie

Ancient Words

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Marie

When Michael Smith released Ancient Words he spoke right into my heart. (Click on the blue title words to listen to the song.)

David’s words in Psalm 119:11 tell us to hide God’s word in our heart’s. How do we do that? By memorizing them. When we take time to memorize the Word we have all we need to make decisions, to deal with the ups and downs of life, and to help those around us who need to hear them.

Jehovah Jireh, my Provider, has given us 774,746 words that will change our lives when we choose to live by them. Words of life, read John 3:16. Words of hope, read Jeremiah 29:11. Words of strength, Joshua 1:9. (Did you know fear not appears in the Word 365 times.) Words for coping, Psalm 46:10.

Take the time to read, read, and reread Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts and Revelation. Use a red-letter edition. His words are as timely now and they were then.

Ah, Lord God, you have breathed Your word on to the pages of my Bible and into the nooks and crannies of my heart! Keep me always mindful that You breathed those words into existence so I would have the answers. Thank you, Lord!

This post was written for the Weekly Writing Challenge: Moved By Music

Conversation Hearts

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Marie

God so wants a relationship with us! He sent His One and Only Son for Heaven’s sake (pun intended). As I pondered fitting posts for this week of love my mind went to those little conversation hearts that are still given for Valentines treats. I’m sure you will be able to name even more scriptures that go with them and I encourage you to keep on looking.

Looking at the picture above John 3:16 instantly popped into my mind. What is real love? Caring more about someone else’s needs before your own. That ‘s what God did. He loved the world so much He gave us Jesus. That’s real love.

Only God! He is Omnipotent (The One and Only). He is Omniscient (All knowing). He is Omnipresent (Everywhere all the time).

God wants us to communicate with Him. On a daily, hourly basis. He wants us to include Him in everything we think do and say. Prayer is one of the ways we communicate with Him. Philippians 4:6 tells us to go to God with every request we have. Matthew 7:7-8 Tells us to ask and it will be given to us, seek and we will find, knock and the door will be opened. Each of those phrases requires an action that shows our desire to communicate with God.

Communicate with our Lord through music….Pray On!

Ah, Lord God, You see us, You hear us, You know us, You love us! You are the reason for our very lives. Oh, LORD humble us. Make us aware that You want us to talk with You. Keep our lives from being all about us and make them all about You. Make it so!