Abba Father, I thank You for being an ever-present help in my times of trouble. I thank You for Your blessings, guidance, lovingkindness and protection. I thank You for Who You are.
Today, I choose to rest. It may not be a physical rest, where I rest from chores and busying myself from the things that I haven’t been able to get done during the week, but I choose to rest my mind within You. I choose to take leave of the hustle and bustle of what has been and focus on what is. I trust in You.
The Believer’s Rest.
Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still remains and is freely offered today, let us fear, in case any one of you may seem to come short of reaching it or think he has come too late.
2 For indeed we have had the good news [of salvation] preached to us, just as the Israelites also [when the good news of the promised land came to them]; but the message they heard did not benefit them, because it was not united with faith [in God] by those who heard.
3 For we who believe [that is, we who personally trust and confidently rely on God] enter that rest [so we have His inner peace now because we are confident in our salvation, and assured of His power], just as He has said,
“As I swore [an oath] in My wrath,
They shall not enter My rest,”
[this He said] although His works were completed from the foundation of the world [waiting for all who would believe].
4 For somewhere [in Scripture] He has said this about the seventh day: “And God rested on the seventh day from all His works”;
5 and again in this, “They shall not enter My rest.”
6 Therefore, since the promise remains for some to enter His rest, and those who formerly had the good news preached to them failed to [grasp it and did not] enter because of [their unbelief evidenced by] disobedience,
7 He again sets a definite day, [a new] “Today,” [providing another opportunity to enter that rest by] saying through David after so long a time, just as has been said before [in the words already quoted],
“Today if you hear His voice,
Do not harden your hearts.”
8 [This mention of a rest was not a reference to their entering into Canaan.] For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not speak about another day [of opportunity] after that.
9 So there remains a [full and complete] Sabbath rest for the people of God.
10 For the one who has once entered His rest has also rested from [the weariness and pain of] his [human] labors, just as God rested from [those labors uniquely] His own.
11 Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest [of God, to know and experience it for ourselves], so that no one will fall by following the same example of disobedience [as those who died in the wilderness].
Hebrews 4:1-11 (AMP)
20 Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament),
21 Strengthen (complete, perfect)and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ (the Messiah); to Whom be the glory forever and ever (to the ages of the ages).
It has been a very long wait for the Bank Holiday: with sunshine, without lockdown, with a low Covid-19 death toll, and what happens? Several people have lost their lives and many others will never be the same again. Of those that will never be the same again, in addition to the victims; there will be Aunts, Uncles, Mothers, Fathers, friends, neighbours, acquaintances…the list goes on. People have been affected who are are either directly or indirectly connected to the victims. But it doesn’t end there! Whatabout the onlookers? There will be a ripple effect. The witnesses to the attacks; physically present, viewers of the footage shown to them by friends OR innocently reading about it only to have the video automatically start playing at the top of the screen! I ask myself what on earth is happening to the world we live in? Instead of everyone rejoicing at the fact we have been set free, and realising that we’ve survived to a date where so many haven’t; there are those who have taken up weapons and stepped out that day, ready to end someone’s life. I just don’t understand. Ken Marsh, Chair of the Metropolitan Police Federation, seems to think that we (society) are numb to these killings, which are taking place.
“It’s not a mystery, it’s happening right in front of us. Unfortunately, we turn a blind eye to it and accept it’s the norm…..But it can never be the norm that people are losing their sons and daughters in this way, but that I don’t know why but society seems to think it is”
Ken Marsh, Chair of the Metropolitan Police Federation (The Scottish Sun)
I have to wonder if he’s speaking about another society, not on this planet! A society comprised of police that I, and many others, are not privy to. I don’t know how a rational, sane human being, with all faculties in place, could perceive this as the norm. Rather, I wonder if he’s trying to plant a subliminal seed! Yes, I said it! There has never been a news-report on such a disturbing act, where I’ve thought to myself “Oh dear, another one”, without looking up at the television or scrolling past the story on my newsfeed. If I have scrolled past it sis because I have thought to myself, “Not again.” As they increase, I still get the same feeling. In fact, this time it hit me harder. How many more lives have to be snatched away? Can the perpetrators of these heinous acts not put themselves in the place of the families who are to receive the news of the results of their actions? Don’t they even fear that the turn of events could mean they could lose their lives? Does it not worry them that this one action could lead to the end of their freedom…? How would they feel if they were in the same position and their loved one was put in that situation? Do their hearts contain no love for their fellow man…..? Are their hearts so hard and cold?
In the same article, Ken Marsh went on to say that as lockdown is lifted more people will be out and about, so gangs will begin to target their rivals. Were measures put in place, realising this was the case.
“And it creates this perfect storm of all these people coming back out onto the street, thinking they can just do what they want“
Ken Marsh, Chair of the Metropolitan Police Federation (The Scottish Sun)
He also said that people will be thinking they can do what they want.
Who taught them that?
Why do they think they can do what they want?
Can they do what they want?
Who’s stopping them from doing ‘what they want’?
Do they realise the repercussions of doing ‘what they want’?
Are the repercussions enough of a deterrent?
A stop needs to occur and what is currently being done needs to be revised. Whatever is currently being done isn’t working. Groups need to be set up to monitor usage on Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube (only ones I’m aware of with large British usage) because, unfortunately, I’ve known of people who have lost their lives after having disputes via these social media apps. It is said that if boos are put on the use of this, the perpetrators will go underground. Unfortunately, I don’t know what that means. Maybe groups already exist and they’ve already put a stop to many things that we don’t know about, but it should be made known so that just maybe, there will be a halt on attempts to this happening. However, having said that, I think of the United States of America and their penultimate punishment is death rather than a (long) prison term and it does nothing. There is still no fear for destroying the life of an individual they kill or harm and the many others in the ripple.
As I read the numerous stories of those that have lost their lives, it becomes more than I can comprehend. Why are people taking away the lives of others? Do they not realise the values of lives. It is these individuals that are numb to the situation and values of life, not my generation. It is Generation Z. Generation Z are the ones who hold our futures in their hands and they are killing themselves and depleting the lives of others without even batting an eyelid. If they are holding the lives of people in their hands (with pride) and are ever so ready to destroy it, something needs to be done and it needs to be done quickly. A young lady I know, who is of Generation Z, was a witness to one of the aftermaths, (where the young man survived). When I queried how she was, she stated that she was okay. She had seen the aftermath with the victim laying on the floor, but felt nothing…….God help us.
God Help Us
God help us. Now there’s a statement that many will read and roll their eyes and feel there’s no need for Him at a time like this. However, now is a time when we need Him so much more than people realise. Mankind are so distant from Him that they focus on their personal needs rather than the needs of those around them. Our youth are killing themselves at the drop of a hat and a change needs to come. On a spiritual level, Prayer Warriors need to rise up and for those who are not on that realm, they need to pray to be. The devil comes for nothing else but to steal, kill and destroy (John 10:10). Do you realise that? Do you understand? Do you feel the change in the atmosphere? A change needs to come in all levels of society but we need to be at the grassroots covering our children and our families. If things cannot be done because they are too far gone, prayer is the only thing that can help. As I type it’s come up on my newsfeed that a 35 year old man has been charged with the murder of Dea-John Reid. The 14 year old boy that was killed on Bank Holiday Monday. An adult should be the one that calms things down if they see youths fighting, but it was an adult that put a stop to it by ending Dea-John’s life. The sad thing is he won’t be, or wasn’t, the last. His killing happened on Monday but there have already been others since that day.
The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].
John 10:10 (AMP)
Are we at a dead end? No. It doesn’t matter if The Almighty God is your last resort, because sometimes it takes destruction before the remedy is realised. If you are somebody that already acknowledges The Almighty God, Who sent His Son to be your Lord and Saviour; to die for your sins, there is a hope. I have placed some scriptures below. Let the ripple effect be one that causes a good conclusion. As you pray for them, a change will come and it will extend to others as they share what they know. We all have our infancy in our walks with The Most High, so it is my hope that the scriptures will also lift you up, so that You will realise the importance of being a child of God. If you haven’t, it’s never too late to call out to Him, for He hears and answers prayer. Make a covenant with The Most High, its the best decision you can make.
22 This righteousness of God comes through faith in Jesus Christ for all those [Jew or Gentile] who believe [and trust in Him and acknowledge Him as God’s Son]. There is no distinction,
23 since all have sinned and continually fall short of the glory of God,
24 and are being justified [declared free of the guilt of sin, made acceptable to God, and granted eternal life] as a gift by His [precious, undeserved] grace, through the redemption [the payment for our sin] which is [provided] in Christ Jesus,
25 whom God displayed publicly [before the eyes of the world] as a [life-giving] sacrifice of atonement and reconciliation (propitiation) by His blood [to be received] through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness [which demands punishment for sin], because in His forbearance [His deliberate restraint] He passed over the sins previously committed [before Jesus’ crucifixion].
Romans 3:22-25 (AMP)
Additionally, Scripture tells us about handing it all over to The Most High, our Great high Priest. He sees, knows it all and is touched with the feelings of our infirmities: doubt, fear, infirmities, sicknesses, struggles.
14 Inasmuch then as we [believers] have a great High Priest who has [already ascended and] passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession [of faith and cling tenaciously to our absolute trust in Him as Savior].
15 For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize and understand our weaknesses and temptations, but One who has been tempted [knowing exactly how it feels to be human] in every respect as we are, yet without [committing any] sin.
16 Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment].
Hebrews 4:14-16 (AMP)
Below are some scriptures, which can be used as springboards for praying for our children. Receive and accept them. I hope they will give you the zeal needed as you pray:-
For I have known (chosen, acknowledged) him [as My own], so that he may teach and command his children and [the sons of] his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is righteous and just, so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has promised him.”
Genesis 18:19 (AMP)
So you shall keep His statutes and His commandments which I am commanding you today, so that it may go well with you and with your children after you, and so that you may live long on the land which the Lord your God is giving you for all time.”
Deuteronomy 4:40 (AMP)
11 Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you to fear the Lord [with awe-inspired reverence and worship Him with obedience].
Psalm 34:11 (AMP)
“The children of Your servants will continue, And their descendants will be established before You.”
Psalm 102:28 (AMP)
In the [reverent] fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, And His children will [always] have a place of refuge.
Proverbs 14:26 (AMP)
3 ‘For I will pour out water on him who is thirsty, And streams on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring and My blessing on your descendants;
4 And they will spring up among the grass like willows by the streams of water.’
5 “One will say, ‘I am the Lord’s’; And another will name himself after Jacob; And another will write on his hand, ‘I am the Lord’s,’And be called by the [honorable] name of Israel.
Isaiah 44:3-5 (AMP)
“And all your [spiritual] sons will be disciples [of the Lord], And great will be the well-being of your sons.
Isaiah 54:13 (AMP)
“As for Me, this is My covenant with them,” says the Lord: “My Spirit which is upon you [writing the law of God on the heart], and My words which I have put in your mouth shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouths of your [true, spiritual] children, nor from the mouth of your children’s children,” says the Lord, “from now and forever.”
Isaiah 59:21 (AMP)
“They will not labor in vain, Or bear children for disaster; For they are the descendants of those blessed by the Lord, And their offspring with them.
Isaiah 65:23 (AMP)
15 But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful and miraculous things that Jesus had done, and heard the boys who were shouting in [the porticoes and courts of] the temple [in praise and adoration], “Hosanna to the Son of David (the Messiah),” they became indignant
16 and they said to Him, “Do You hear what these children are saying?” And Jesus replied to them, “Yes; have you never read [in the Scripture], ‘Out of the mouths of infants and nursing babies You have prepared and provided praise for Yourself’?”
17 Then He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, and spent the night there.
Matthew 21:15-17 (AMP)
And He took the children [one by one] in His arms and blessed them [with kind, encouraging words], placing His hands on them.
Mark 10:16 (AMP)
The disciples were amazed and bewildered by His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how difficult it is [for those who place their hope and confidence in riches] to enter the kingdom of God!
Mark10:24 (AMP)
15 Now they were also bringing their babies to Him, so that He would touch and bless them, and when the disciples noticed it, they began reprimanding them.
16 But Jesus called them to Himself, saying [to the apostles], “Allow the children to come to Me, and do not forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
17 I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God [with faith and humility] like a child will not enter it at all.”
Luke 18:15:17 (AMP)
32 And we are bringing you the good news of the promise made to our fathers (ancestors),
33 that God has completely fulfilled this promise to our children by raising up Jesus, as it is also written in the second Psalm, ‘You are My Son; today I have begotten (fathered) You.’
34 And [as for the fact] that He raised Him from the dead, never again to return to decay [in the grave], He has spoken in this way: ‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David [those blessings and mercies that were promised to him].’
Acts 13:32-34 (AMP)
31 And they answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus [as your personal Savior and entrust yourself to Him] and you will be saved, you and your household [if they also believe].”
32 And they spoke the word of the Lord [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ] to him and to all who were in his house.
33 And he took them that very hour of the night and washed their bloody wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his household.
Acts 16:31-33 (AMP)
The Spirit Himself testifies and confirms together with our spirit [assuring us] that we [believers] are children of God.
Abba Father, I thank You that I have been able to open my eyes this morning and face another day. I ask You to forgive me of all sins, whether they be of thought, word or deed and go before me in whatever this day holds. I ask for Your divine protection.
Today, I pray for refreshment, to be empowered with Your Holy Spirit and for You to take full control. May I think, speak, walk and go about my tasks with boldness, whilst remaining in Your presence. Where I am weak, please be strong. When I doubt, please give me direction. Whenever I cannot see, light my path. In the place where there is any hate, within my heart or others I may come in contact with, sow the seeds of Your love. Place the right path before me, so I may always remain strengthened and assured. I may face death every day but I thank You that on this day I am still here and You are not done with me yet! My Father and my God, I trust in You.
Even though I walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me.
Psalm 23:4 (AMP)
For I am convinced [and continue to be convinced—beyond any doubt] that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present and threatening, nor things to come, nor powers,
39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the [unlimited] love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39 (AMP)
20 Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament),
21 Strengthen (complete, perfect)and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ (the Messiah); to Whom be the glory forever and ever (to the ages of the ages).
“My heart rejoices and triumphs in the Lord; My horn (strength) is lifted up in the Lord, My mouth has opened wide [to speak boldly] against my enemies, because I rejoice in Your salvation.
2 “There is no one holy like the Lord, there is no one besides You, there is no Rock like our God.
3 “Do not go on boasting so very proudly, do not let arrogance come out of your mouth; for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by Him actions are weighed (examined).
4 “The bows of the mighty are broken, but those who have stumbled equip themselves with strength.
5 “Those who were full hire themselves out for bread, but those who were hungry cease [to hunger]. Even the barren [woman] gives birth to seven, but she who has many children withers away.
6 “The Lord puts to death and makes alive; He brings down to Sheol (the grave) and raises up [from the grave].
7 “The Lord makes poor and makes rich; He brings low and He lifts up.
8 “He raises up the poor from the dust, He lifts up the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with nobles, and inherit a seat of honor and glory; for the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and He set the land on them.
9 “He guards the feet of His godly (faithful) ones, but the wicked ones are silenced and perish in darkness; for a man shall not prevail by might.
10 “The adversaries of the Lord will be broken to pieces; He will thunder against them in the heavens, The Lord will judge the ends of the earth; and He will give strength to His king,
And will exalt the horn (strength) of His anointed.”
Today, I will go out with joy and be led by peace. I will be aware of my surroundings and all that You have placed within it for me. Whatever and whomever crosses my path within the next 24 hours, I pray that Your will be done. Today, I take You at Your Word and realise, for me to know You; acknowledge You; live for You; and glorify You, in every way I can, is only gain; and to turn away is loss. As I go through this day, guide my thoughts to Your Word, so I will be aware that all tasks will be fulfilled; You are with me. May I walk in boldness, obedience, victory, without fear and undeterred from the tasks at hand. May I walk in faith, knowing that I can do all things through You, as You strengthen me. I trust in You.
So will My word be which goes out of My mouth; It will not return to Me void (useless, without result), Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.
Isaiah 55:11 (AMP)
“The anger of the Lord will not turn back Until He has set in motion and accomplished the thoughts and intentions of His heart; In the last days you will clearly understand it.
Jeremiah 23:20 (AMP)
23 Therefore tell them, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “I will put an end to this proverb, and they will no longer use it as a proverb in Israel.” But say to them, “The days draw near as well as the fulfillment of every vision.
24 For there will no longer be any false and empty vision or flattering divination within the house of Israel.
25 For I the Lord will speak, and whatever word I speak will be accomplished. It will no longer be delayed, for in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and I will fulfill it,” says the Lord God.’”
Ezekiel 20:25 (AMP)
For I assure you and most solemnly say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke [of the pen] will pass from the Law until all things [which it foreshadows] are accomplished.
Matthew 5:18 (AMP)
[looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work].
Hebrews 12:2 (AMP)
20 Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament),
21 Strengthen (complete, perfect)and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ (the Messiah); to Whom be the glory forever and ever (to the ages of the ages).
1 O Lord, you have searched me [thoroughly] and have known me.
2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up [my entire life, everything I do]; You understand my thought from afar.
3 You scrutinize my path and my lying down, and You are intimately acquainted with all my ways.
4 Even before there is a word on my tongue [still unspoken], Behold, O Lord, You know it all.
5 You have enclosed me behind and before, and [You have] placed Your hand upon me.
6 Such [infinite] knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is too high [above me], I cannot reach it.
7 Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?
8 If I ascend to heaven, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead), behold, You are there.
9 If I take the wings of the dawn, if I dwell in the remotest part of the sea,
10 Even there Your hand will lead me, and Your right hand will take hold of me.
11 If I say, “Surely the darkness will cover me, and the night will be the only light around me,”
12 Even the darkness is not dark to You and conceals nothing from You, but the night shines as bright as the day; darkness and light are alike to You.
13 For You formed my innermost parts; You knit me [together] in my mother’s womb.
14 I will give thanks and praise to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well.
15 My frame was not hidden from You, when I was being formed in secret, and intricately and skillfully formed [as if embroidered with many colors] in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; and in Your book were all written the days that were appointed for me, when as yet there was not one of them [even taking shape].
17 How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them!
18 If I could count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with You.
19 O that You would kill the wicked, O God; Go away from me, therefore, men of bloodshed.
20 For they speak against You wickedly, Your enemies take Your name in vain.
21 Do I not hate those who hate You, O Lord? And do I not loathe those who rise up against You?
22 I hate them with perfect and utmost hatred; They have become my enemies.
23 Search me [thoroughly], O God, and know my heart; Test me and know my anxious thoughts;
24 And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.
Abba Father, I place this day before You, giving all glory, honour, thanks and praise. I lift You high above every thing in my mind and in my life. I ask for forgiveness of sins of thoughts, words and deeds and know I can ask with confidence, because I will receive. Therefore, I enter this new day, knowing that it represents a new season; gone are the things of old, all things are made new.
Today, I pray, that I will never be the same again. As I aim to keep my physical and spiritual eyes focused, I realise it is something that can only be attained via You. You have said in Your Word, that it is not by might but by Your Spirit. Therefore, everything I wish to do is not by my own efforts, my own strength, my own will-power, my own planning, my own leadership but by what You have anointed me with and made possible. You have chosen me to do great and mighty things, even though I am not worthy. For that I give You thanks. When others look at me, may they see You. As always, I trust in You.
Arise [from spiritual depression to a new life], shine [be radiant with the glory and brilliance of the Lord]; for your light has come,
And the glory and brilliance of the Lord has risen upon you.
Isaiah 60:1 (AMP)
Then he said to me, “This [continuous supply of oil] is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel [prince of Judah], saying, ‘Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit [of whom the oil is a symbol],’ says the Lord of hosts.
Zechariah 4:6 (AMP)
Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life].
2 Corinthians 5:17 (AMP)
20 Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament),
21 Strengthen (complete, perfect)and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ (the Messiah); to Whom be the glory forever and ever (to the ages of the ages).
Abba Father, I come before You giving thanks for a brand new day, at the start of a brand new week. No matter what this morning, day or week places before me, I know that on You I can depend. The weather may change from one hour to the next, but You remain the same: For that I give You praise. Forgive me of all wrongs that have flowed from my lips, brewed in my mind, collected in my thoughts and dwelt in my heart; whether they were intentional or not. Help me, so I may never go down that path again. However, if I do, forgive me and remove all fear and hindrance, so I may continue to do Your will.
Today, my prayer is that I may know YOU and the FULL power of Your resurrection. I don’t want to know what others know about You, or even what You have shown others about You but I want to know You personally, as I have never done before. My soul cries out to You and wants to know You at deeper depths and higher heights. May there be no thing that I do or think that is outside of the remit of Your plans for me. Your Word says that You know the plans You have for me and they are of peace, for my well-being and not ones that will cause me harm. Because of You I have a future and I have a hope. Heal my heart, so I will not focus on the negative but shift my view to what You have placed before me. When I have been hurt, help me to heal others; when I feel sad, give me compassion, so I can touch the broken-hearted. For these blessings for myself and to touch others, I trust in You.
Moses Intercedes
12 Moses said to the Lord, “See, You say to me, ‘Bring up this people,’ but You have not let me know whom You will send with me. Yet You have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have also found favor in My sight.’
13 Now therefore, I pray you, if I have found favor in Your sight, let me know Your ways so that I may know You [becoming more deeply and intimately acquainted with You, recognizing and understanding Your ways more clearly] and that I may find grace and favor in Your sight. And consider also, that this nation is Your people.”
14 And the Lord said, “My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest [by bringing you and the people into the promised land].”
Exodus 33:12-14 (AMP)
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through fire, you will not be scorched, nor will the flame burn you.
Isaiah 43:2 (AMP)
For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11 (AMP)
20 Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament),
21 Strengthen (complete, perfect)and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ (the Messiah); to Whom be the glory forever and ever (to the ages of the ages).
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have freed me when I was hemmed in and relieved me when I was in distress; Be gracious to me and hear [and respond to] my prayer.
2 O sons of men, how long will my honor and glory be [turned into] shame? How long will you [my enemies] love worthless (vain, futile) things and seek deception and lies? Selah.
3 But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself [and dealt wonderfully with] the godly man [the one of honorable character and moral courage—the one who does right]. The Lord hears and responds when I call to Him.
4 Tremble [with anger or fear], and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed and be still [reflect on your sin and repent of your rebellion]. Selah.
5 Offer righteous sacrifices; Trust [confidently] in the Lord.
6 Many are saying, “Oh, that we might see some good!” Lift up the light of Your face upon us, O Lord.
7 You have put joy in my heart, more than [others know] when their wheat and new wine have yielded abundantly.
8 In peace [and with a tranquil heart] I will both lie down and sleep, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety and confident trust.
Unapologetically Marcia 