“Your love O Lord, reaches to the heavens and Your faithfulness to the clouds. O, that men would praise the Lord for His goodness and for his wonderful act to the children of men.”
How precious is Your love, O, God! Your people take refuge under the shadow of Your wings. They feast upon the abundance of Your house. You give them drink from the river of Your delights. For with You is the well of life, and in Your light, we see light. Continue Your loving-kindness to those who know you, and Your favor to those who are true of heart. Psalm 36
Now, dear brothers and sisters, regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. I don’t want you to misunderstand this. There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12
God has given us all special gifts for edification. “Now to each one, the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and He distributes them to each one, just as He determines. There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.” 1 Corinthians 12
‘You are my servant’, I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them., those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all. For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13
Arise and shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1
“For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples, but the Lord will arise and shine upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations shall come to Your light and kings to the brightness of Your dawn.” To God be the glory!
Happy Birthday to my Beautiful Daughter Davika!
Today, I have more than enough to be thankful for, but I am most thankful, that I am able to celebrate a milestone birthday with my daughter Davika. I could honestly say, that, she is the best gift I have ever received, a gift I never dreamed of, or even knew that my heart would want and love so much until I gave birth to her. Davika, I could never imagine I would ever be this happy, the joys you bring to my life, you are the best thing that ever happened to me. I thank God for you every day, and having you in my life to love and to share with, is a gift that keeps on giving. As you begin this new chapter in your life, may you allow God to lead you and to guide you, and follow obediently, because where he leads us, we should follow. I am convinced, that eyes have not seen, nor ear heard, nor has it entered into the heart of man, just what good things God has in store for you. Happy, Happy, Birthday!
The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm. Proverbs 19:23
“The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. He who fears the Lord is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge. No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.”
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
“Blessed assurance Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchased of God, born of His Spirit, washed in His Blood. This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long, this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long.”
“Help me then in every tribulation, so to trust your promises, O Lord, that I lose not faith’s sweet consolation, offered me within your holy Word; help me, Lord, when, toil and trouble meeting, ever to take, as from a Father’s hand, one by one, the days, the moments fleeting, ‘till I reach the promised land.”
Dear Lord, it seems as though the days are just flying by, but not without the heartaches, and misery, and suffering we endure. But you, Lord, have promised, to be with us as we go through every trial and tribulation; but we must learn to trust you more, and to understand, that all of your promises are true. My brothers and sisters in Christ, the days may be fleeting, but yet we toil on, for we have a goal to reach the promised land, and so, by God’s grace we travel on.
“Every day the Lord himself is near me, with a special mercy for each hour; all my cares he gladly bears and cheers me, He whose name is Counselor and Power. The protection of His child and treasure, is a charge that on Himself He laid: as your days, your strength shall be in measure, this the pledge to me He made.”
Lord, teach us to number our days, and to draw closer to you with each passing moment. Lord, we are thankful for your daily presence in our lives, and for your protection, guidance, and love; may we never take this for granted.
“Day by day and with each passing moment, strength I find to meet my trials here; trusting in my Fathers’ wise bestowment, I’ve no cause for worry or for fear. He whose heart is kind beyond all measure, gives unto each day what he deems best, lovingly its part of pain and pleasure, mingling toil with peace and rest.”
Heavenly Father, we are so thankful, that, you understand what we are going through, and you meet us where we are. You give us such things that even we ourselves are not aware that we need. Teach us, Lord, to never doubt your immeasurable love for us, and to know that you have blessed us with your peace that surpasses all understanding, and the ability to call on you, so that we could find strength and grace in the time of need. Thank you, Lord!