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Considering the stressful times we live in, we all must strive to live our best lives in the face of the broken world we live in. So, rather than waking up in the morning and immediately starting to review all the bad things that our world seems to be throwing at us…

Why not start your day with a thankful and praise-filled prayer to God! After all, He is ready to lead us through the coming day, and is offering us all of His strengths to help us along the way.

“The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God’s Voice thunders, and the earth melts! The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.”Psalm 46:6

A Morning Prayer to start the day:

Blessed are you, Lord, My God, King of the Universe, Prince of Peace, King of Kings, Lord of Lords.

Heavenly Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth: Lord of all there is, and all there ever will be, I thank you for this day that you have made,  and I pray this morning prayer to you, and with you, through your Holy Spirit who lives in my heart.

Lord, I thank you and I praise you for all your blessings, and for being with me, despite my weak human sinful failings and frailties.

Lord, you endured the Cross, so that I, a wretched worldly sinner (with many sins of the heart and flesh) could have a forgiven heart and soul, that in a thousand years I could never earn.  Lord, I thank you for your holy sacrifice on the Cross for my salvation, peace of mind, and spirit. 

Lord, I thank you and I praise you for your understanding, your forgiveness and grace, and your unfailing, unconditional love from which nothing can ever separate me.

Lord, help me quiet my thoughts and chaotic mind this morning, so I may focus on your Holy Spirit as we study your Holy Word and it’s Life Lessons that put me on the right path throughout this day.

And Lord, as we go forward into this day, I ask that your Holy Spirit will be with me, and act in my life to :

*Help me continue to be aware of, and thankful for, your presence in my life throughout this day, regardless of my present circumstances and any trials I may be facing.

*Strengthen my Faith in you, my Trust in you, my Hope in you, my Love in you, and help me change my life for you, and in you.

*Help  me know your Will and Purpose for me. Please help me to be brave and courageous as I use my voice in whatever way you will.

*Give me spiritual wisdom and understanding of your ways of Peace and Love, that I may better serve you by Comforting, Encouraging, Helping, and Loving others wherever I am.

*Help me live to honor and please you with trust and thankfulness; in the thoughts I think, the decisions I make, the words I say, and the actions I take.. And help me to not be a people pleaser and world pleaser.

*Help me discern and know your Joy in me, as well as my joy and thankfulness in you, for your Presence in my life today.

*Provide spiritual and physical healing mercies for me today, according to your will and purpose for me, in your own perfect timing. 

And as I pray for others today, I pray that you provide spiritual and physical healing mercies for them, according to your will and purpose for them, in your own perfect timing.

O Lord, I ask you, turn to me and have mercy. Forgive my many, many sins, for I am alone and in deep distress without you. Give me the Peace and Joy of your Presence, your Forgiveness and Grace for my many, many sins, your Comfort in my distress, and your Companionship in my loneliness.

And Lord, help me make it through this day, moment by moment, step by step, using your Strength, your Patience, your Courage, and your Endurance, as I live this day with you, my constant companion, by my side.

Lord, make your way plain for me to follow, and lead me on the right path.

Blessed are you, my God , King of the Universe, Prince of Peace.

I pray all this in the name of your son and my precious savior, Jesus Christ.

 

“ God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear, when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God’s voice thunders, and the earth melts! The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our  fortress. Be still and know that I am God! I will honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:1-10

We presently live in a world full of untold evil…Due to humanity’s inborn sinful nature, war and destruction are inevitable, but so is God’s final victory. At that time, all will stand quietly before the all-powerful Lord. How proper then, for us to be still now, reverently honoring Him and His Power and Majesty. Take time each day to be still and to honor God.
Continue reading “The Nations Are in Chaos, And Their Kingdoms Crumble, But God is Here with Us For Refuge and Strength!”

“I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one can come to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6

Jesus IS : THE WAY (Our path to the Father), THE TRUTH (The reality of all of God’s promises), THE LIFE (He joins His divine life to ours) Walk with Him on the Path of Life today… Don’t worry about what is  around the next bend. Just concentrate on enjoying His Presence and staying in step with Him throughout this day.

“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” Colossians 4:2

Be thankful in prayer for this day,  and stay alert for the blessings that you encounter throughout the day.

My Prayer for this Day:

Lord, thank you for being with me, and for being my shepherd and guide throughout this day that you have made. Lord, my mind used to be in chaos in the morning; full of plans, fears, and anxieties…and by the end of the day I would be exhausted from trying to handle all of that chaos by myself and my false sense of self-sufficiency. And that daily vicious cycle led to my falling into the sins of the prideful world. Lord, I thank you and praise you for staying with me and for pulling me out of that swamp, cleaning me up, and guiding me back to the path of life that you had planned for me all along. Lord, thank you for showing me your light for me to follow each day, and for being by me side as we walk together along towards your glory in Heaven.

Blessed are you, Lord, King of the Universe, Prince of Peace….

“Oh, look! Someone is trying to rule the world again…! But, of course, they will fail, again…!’

The broken state of our country, its people, and the world we live in, will soon fade away. To save ourselves and our families, we must focus on the Lord to find the good amidst the chaos around us.

Without getting into the weeds of the geo-political forces that are in play in our country and the entire world, let me just say that there is a “perfect storm” brewing that may or may not be survivable, with everything being returned to “normal” anytime soon. Continue reading “In a World Full of Pride and Self-Sufficiency, We MUST Walk Humbly With God”

Practice the Presence of God in your Life Today!

Focus on God’s Perspective, Not on the evil one’s worldly perspective of distraction, division, chaos and turmoil.

Trust in the Lord…He will provide all you need…not all you want…

Seek to attain His Peace and Joy in your heart…Release control of your life to Him. Continue reading “Practice the Presence of God in Your Life Today!”

“Dear brothers and sisters, When troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete , needing nothing. – James 1:2-4

You noticed that James did not say “If” trouble comes your way, but “When” it does. He knew that we live in a broken world that has much evil and strife facing us everyday. He assumes that we “will” have trouble and that it is possible to profit spiritually from them. The point is to not to pretend to be happy when we face pain, but to have a positive outlook (“consider it an opportunity for great joy”) because of what troubles can produce in our life. He tell us to turn our hardships into times of learning. Tough times can teach us perseverance.

Even though we face many trials in this broken and fallen world we live in, it should give us great “Joy” that we have a helper with much stronger and broader shoulders with which He can carry the burdens of all of our troubles. By staying close to Him in our thoughts and prayers, He stands ready to help us with our trials. Just knowing and experiencing that fact strengthens our faith and trust in Him, daily…

” I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. Because you are my helper (though I am suffering) I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you, your strong right hand holds me securely.” Psalm 63:6-8

We all have trials and troubles everyday. And we each face the choice (actually many choice-points during the day) of whether we choose to pridefully  “go-it-alone in our weakness” or to “walk with Him in humble steps of dependence,” trusting in His strength and wisdom.

The choice is ours…

Just know that He stands ready to help at a moments notice..You don’t have to wait for Him to call back, or find the time…He is with you always…

My Prayer for this day:

Lord, I thank you and I praise you for all your blessings, and for being with me, despite my weak human, sinful failings and frailties. Lord, I ask you for your help in each and every day of my life. For too many years I faced life’s trials without you, relying on myself , a friend, or a relationship, all poorly equipped to deal with the distractions and temptations that each day try to keep me from the most important relationship in my life – with you, Lord. I look forward to the joy of facing life today with you, my Lord, as my shepherd and eternal helper. 

Blessed are you, my Lord, King of the Universe, Prince of Peace…

 

The broken state of our country, its people, and the world we live in, will soon fade away. Focus on the Lord to find the good amidst the chaos around you.

“Don’t worry about the wicked , or envy those who do wrong. For like the grass, they soon fade away. Like spring flowers they soon wither. Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.” Continue reading “Living and Coping in a Broken and Chaotic World…”

As we embark upon a new year, we are faced by myriad of circumstances that attest to the fact that we are living in dark times.  The world we live in is broken , in fact the world has been broken for  thousands of years, and just the names of the evil empires  have changed over the millennia. (Babylonians,Romans, Greeks,  Persians, right up to Hitler, Stalin, Mao, and the latest New World Order Oligarchs)

“The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble.”           Psalm 46:6

Continue reading “Words of Encouragement For the New Year…Be Thankful and Prayerful”

What an amazing legacy Jesus established when he came to earth as a small baby, born in a smelly stable on that cold winter night in Bethlehem so long ago. He gave up His Glory so that we may share in that Glory by believing in Him.

“ though he was rich, yet, for your sake’s, he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.” 2 Corinthians 8:9

Thus started an epic thirty three year journey of sacrifice and persecution, in order to assure our salvation and place in heaven. He accepted the limitations of infancy and humanness, under the most appalling conditions-a filthy stable-so that he could identify with mankind, and provide the  Light of the Knowledge of His Glory for all to see, experience, and accept. Continue reading “The Best Christmas Gift of All – The Lord Came to Earth As A Human, In Order To Save Us From Ourselves!”

May the Lord be with you on this sacred day of remembrance of the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. And may we all celebrate the gift He gave us that Holy Night so long ago.. the gift of our rebirth into eternal life with him forever.

“Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from Heaven is about to break upon us, to give light for those who sits in darkness, and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace.” Luke 1:78-79

As I talk to people during this holiday period, it is sad that so many can’t bring themselves to be at Peace and full of Thanks for the significance of the Lord’s gift to us…Rather, I hear anxiety and worry from people, a dread of being with family and friends due to conflict and broken relationships. That is the sign of a people that have truly lost the meaning of Christmas. It must break the Lord’s heart. Continue reading “Merry Christmas, Everyone…May the Lord’s Peace Be With You and Your Loved Ones!”