Prayer for Adult Children

“Father, in the name of Jesus, we bring our adult children before the Throne of Grace. First of all, we ask you to forgive us for the times we have prayed for them with selfish motives, and hindered your answers to prayer. Forgive us for our self-righteous attitude. It wasn’t too long ago that we were mired in that old stagnant life of sin...but you embraced us with immense mercy and with your incredible love. O, LORD, remember Your covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. According to Your covenant Your Spirit is upon us, and Your words, which You have put in our mouth, shall not depart from our mouth, or the mouth of our descendants nor from the mouth of our descendants’ descendants from this time forth and forevermore. We put on Your full armor and having done all to stand, we stand on behalf of our families. Fearlessly we enforce the triumphant victory of our Lord Jesus Christ against Satan and his destructive strategies. We are here to build up the wall and stand in the gap before You, Father, asking for Your mercy to triumph over judgment.
Lord you are great and awesome, and we fight for our sons, our daughters, our spouses and our houses. On the authority of Your promise we declare that You will contend with him who contends with us, and You will give safety to our children, save them and ease them day by day…. You are our LORD, our Savior, our Redeemer, and the Mighty One of Jacob. We proclaim our children as a heritage and a reward from You. We ask You, Father, draw them to repentance with Your goodness, and give them as an inheritance in the Lord Jesus Christ. He shed his blood for them that they might be saved, and Your arm is not shortened that You cannot save. Amen

Being a Christian doesn’t mean I have everything I want in my life. It means that I trust God that He will provide me in everything I need in my life.

When I say ... "I am a Christian"

By: Carol Wimmer
When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I am not shouting "I am saved;"
I am whispering "I get lost"
"That is why I choose this way."
When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I do not speak of this with pride.
I am confessing that I stumble
And need someone to be my guide.
When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I am not trying to be strong.
I am professing that I am weak
And pray for strength to carry on.
When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I am not bragging of success.
I am admitting I have failed
And cannot ever pay the debt.
When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I am not claiming to be perfect.
My flaws are too visible
But God believes I am worth it.
When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
Which is why I seek His name.
When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority
I only know I am loved.

"I am blessed"

Jesus gave us a wonderful promise.

Jesus promised to send us a most precious gift after his glorification. He said. “Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.” (John 16:7)(See also John 7:39). 

Power of Prayer

      "Pray without ceasing."

Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry!

“Pray, hope, and don’t worry! Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer. Prayer is the best weapon we have; it is the key to God’s heart. You must speak to Jesus not only with your lips but with your heart. In fact, on certain occasions, you should speak to Him only with your heart.”

Saint (Padre) Pio

Surrender

Living in peaceful surrender is my daily goal. Sometimes I’m able to accomplish it other times I fail miserable . When that happens I remember
 Lamentations 3:22-23
New Living Translation (NLT)
22. The faithful love of the Lord never ends!
His mercies never cease.
23. Great is his faithfulness;
his mercies begin afresh each morning.
God’s greatest gift to us is His Compassion and mercy that allow us to begin again, and our greatest gift to God is our surrender. When we surrender we open ourselves to allow God to work and guide us in our daily life. Aren’t we glad that God is compassionate and merciful ? He is worthy of all the worship and praise that we can possibly offer.

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Moment by moment...

Live in the moment Laugh always Breathe with awareness.

Remember every day is a gift.

Lead Me Lord

How often I need to return to The Source.
The Truth.
The One.

He knows everything about me.

From nothing I was created by God and for everything I can trust him. I can trust God as my Loving Father as God is the only one who knows everything about me. He knows even the deepest of my heart, my happiness and my sorrows, my laughter and my tears.
He is the one who gives me the strength that I need, the grace that keeps me going.
I just am so in awe with God. I love him because he loved me first.

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Teach Me Your Ways, O Lord

Every day we have the opportunity to open our lives up to God and allow him to tune our hearts up in total unity with his own heart.
The Hymn writer had it right when he wrote the words....

Teach me Thy way, O Lord

Teach me Thy way, O Lord, teach me Thy way!
Thy guiding grace afford, teach me Thy way!
Help me to walk aright, more by faith, less by sight;
Lead me with heavenly light, teach me Thy way!

When I am sad at heart, teach me Thy way!
When earthly joys depart, teach me Thy way!
In hours of loneliness, in times of dire distress,
In failure or success, teach me Thy way!

When doubts and fears arise, teach me Thy way!
When storms overspread the skies, teach me Thy way!
Shine through the cloud and rain, through sorrow, toil and pain;
Make Thou my pathway plain, teach me Thy way!

Long as my life shall last, teach me Thy way!
Where’re my lot be cast, teach me Thy way!
Until the race is run, until the journey’s done,
Until the crown is won, teach me Thy way!

Benjamin M. Ramsey, 1919.


Thinking of everyone who is hurting right now because of the tornado.
I am saddened to hear of all the destruction and lives lost.
Please, keep everyone going through this rough tornado season in your thoughts and prayers!

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May Every Breath Be A Prayer

Prayer is available to us with every breath.
Breath prayer is a meditative prayer in which we pause, slow down and focus on God’s presence. The repetition allows us to ponder our words deeply, to feel it them in the core of our being. The short phrase is prayed in rhythm with ones breathing so that, in a sense, we are praying our petition or praise with the very rhythm of life. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 says, “pray continually.” As our prayer becomes as natural as breathing, we may be able to pray without ceasing. Our breathing becomes a prayer. Breath prayer helps me stay connected to God all day. It soothes my heart and sings to my soul.

Here’s a simple breath prayer to try today:
As you breathe in, silently say: Your Kingdom Come
and as you breathe out, say: Your will be done
Do this as often as you remember throughout the day.
Other examples are….
“In you, Lord, I put my trust,” “Help me understand your ways, Lord,” “Lord I am yours,” and “My Lord and my God.” The idea is to pick a meaningful phrase and repeat it until it becomes a part of your being.

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Everyday......

 Take the time to ground, center, connect with God,
 and be in gratitude.

My Savior Lives

Let's show the world that God lives in us....
May our hearts be filled with grateful joy at the life our Savior gives.

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Blessings

Thank you Jesus for another day and help me to remember that everything put before me are BLESSINGS...not burdens...Amen

The King's Insurance Company!

Author Unknown

The King's Insurance Company guarantees:
LIFE
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
HEALTH
Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, (Psalms 103:3)
CLOTHING
If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith? (Luke 12:28)
DAILY NEEDS
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)
COMFORT
"Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. (John 14:1)
COMPANIONSHIP
teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. (Matthew 28:20)
PEACE
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27)
AN ETERNAL HOME
In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. (John 14:2)

Reason for insuring in the King's Insurance Company:

1. It is the oldest insurance company in the world.
2. It is the only insurance company underwriting against loss in the judgment day fire.
3. It is the only insurance company that provides eternal coverage.
4. Its policies never change.
5. Its management never changes.
6. Its assets are too vast to count.
7. It is the only insurance company that pays the premium

PREMIUMS
* But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ( Romans 5:8)
* For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. (Ephesians 2:8)
* For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. (1 Corinthians 6:20)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
* That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9)
* For "whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved." (Romans 10:13)

All Premiums For This Policy Are Paid By Jesus.

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Life Is Like A Cup of Coffee - Inspirational Video Movie

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 like magic and it always will be
For love still remains life’s sweet mystery
Love works in ways that are wondrous and strange
And there is nothing in life that love cannot change
Love can transform the most commonplace
Into beauty and splendor and sweetness and grace
Love is unselfish, understanding and kind
For it sees with its heart and not with its mind
Love gives and forgives
There is nothing too much
For love to heal with its magic touch
Love is the language that every heart speaks
For love is the one thing that every heart seeks
Unknown


To Love One Another
Father,
Help us love each other as we love ourselves. May the Holy Spirit, who has poured Your love into our hearts, give us Your selfless love, for our love falls far short of the mark. (Matthew 22:39; Romans 5:5)
May those who are married have Your perfect love especially for each other and their children. May every child be considered as Your reward, to be loved and nurtured and taught how to live lives that are obedient and pleasing to You. May we as a family be united in love. (Galatians 5:22a; Psalm 127:3; Ephesians 6:4b; 1 John 3:21–22; Colossians 2:2a)
May we submit ourselves to one another—considering others more important than ourselves, putting the others' interests ahead of our own. Help us to treat each other the way we would want to be treated in every circumstance. (Ephesians 5:21; Philippians 2:3b–4; Matthew 7:12)
May our relationships be built on these principles—for if they are, what could ever come between us? You always know what's best!
In Jesus' name, amen.


Sweet Blessings,
Virginia

Thoughts to Ponder…



“To forgive is to set a prisoner free
and then discover that the prisoner was you”
~ Unknown




“To err is human; to forgive divine”
~ Alexander Pope




“Forgiveness is a funny thing.
It warms the heart and cools the sting.”
~ William Arthur Ward




“He who cannot forgive
breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass.”
~ George Herbert



All that God requires of us is an opportunity to show what He can do.

 ~ A.B. Simpson

Falling In Love

"To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure; to find him, the greatest human achievement"
St. Augustine of Hippo

Everyone needs to fall in love with God more and more everyday. The world sure would be a better place and one way to do it is by reading the Bible. Reading the Bible is like reading love letters from Him and after awhile you are caught up in 'being loved' by Him and can't help but love him back! Falling in love is a wonderful thing .I love Jesus and I Love God, He is the light that shines my way and gives me strength. Who can separate us from the love of God.... Who can fathom the depths of His love.... Christ, the author of love who enables us to love others. Our ultimate goal is to meet Him face to face and be like Him eternally, as He promise. Yes, falling in love with God again and again is the greatest romance!
Remember, lift your cups up and let God fill it with love!!

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Middle Of The Week Reminder

You are the only one who can choose

Choose Happiness
It's a new day!

What’s your intent today?

 
  My Intent is to find beauty in all I see and hear today!

A Prayer to Live with Grace

 

May we discover through pain and torment
the strength to live with grace and humor.
May we discover through doubt and anguish
the strength to live with dignity and holiness.
May we discover through suffering and fear
the strength to move toward healing.
May it come to pass that we be restored to health and to vigor.
May God grant us wellness of body, spirit, and mind.
And if this cannot be so, may we find in this transformation and passage
moments of meaning, opportunities for love and the deep and gracious calm that comes when we allow ourselves to move on.

(I found this prayer by Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro [Source: SoultoSpirit.com] on beliefnet.com and thought it was well worth sharing.)
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Words to live by…

Let's Celebrate LOVE!



Love is the answer at least for most of the questions in my heart.


Happy Valentines Day
and may
The light of God surrounds us;
The love of God enfolds us;
The power of God protects us;
The presence of God watches over us.
Wherever we are, God is.
And all is well.
Blessings
Virginia

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I Am the New Year

I am the new year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time.
I am your next chance at the art of living. I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months.
All that you sought and didn’t find is hidden in me, waiting for you to search it but with more determination.
All the good that you tried for and didn’t achieve is mine to grant when you have fewer conflicting desires.
All that you dreamed but didn’t dare to do, all that you hoped but did not will, all the faith that you claimed but did not have—these slumber lightly, waiting to be awakened by the touch of a strong purpose. I am your opportunity to renew your allegiance to Him who said, "Behold, I make all things new."
~author unknown

        May we cherish God's love and celebrate His plan for us in 2011!
                                                  Blessings,
                                                   Virginia