a Mighty Word ~ focus

"Let us fix our eyes on _______" Hebrews 12:2

money
power
problems 
friends
security
titles
suffering
fame
family
talents

"Jesus... the Author and Perfecter of our faith."

 "... let us THROW OFF everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us RUN with perseverance the race marked out for us." Hebrews 12:1

have a power-filled day!
veneal

snuff balls

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

You can hardly ever go wrong with chocolate, but the snuff ball in my mouth made me wonder.  Actually, it was not real snuff.  The round chocolate was covered in powdered cocoa, and the instant i popped it in my mouth, the dry, bitter cocoa caused my mouth to shrivel.  Thankfully, i didn't spit it out, and waited long enough for the sweetness of the chocolate to melt the cocoa into a yummy delight.  

Father, just how many snuff balls have i had??  You've seen me bite into many things in my life. You've watched me fret, worry and be anxious over events and decisions around me.  Panicky and franticy behavior has never provided the best solution.  Instead, waiting and trusting in You, Father, allows the faithfulness of Your Love to overcome all "snuff" with Your grace and mercy.

Help me remember with each snuff ball, Your sweetness will overtake the bitterness in time, every time.

We need to Wait, Watch and Witness.

have a sweet-filled day!
veneal

a Mighty Word ~ secure

"The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." Psalm 121:8

Alone... we will never, never be.  Thank You, Father!

have a grate-filled day!
veneal

a dream weekend

"He will not let your foot slip, He who watches over you will not slumber..." Psalm 121:3

It was Friday morning, and all busy at work... and then the sleet started.  The only safe choice was an early home dismissal for all. 

time to get needed groceries...
ICE CONTINUED
power not lost...
events and activies canceled...
time for true rest...
ICE MELTED
much to be thankful for -- 
like a longer, slow paced weekend -- a true blessing.  Thank You, Father.

have a thank-filled day!
veneal

Are you HooKed?

"... Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out..." John 11:43
 

"Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.”So they called to the blind man... “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him.  The blind man said, "Rabbi, I want to see." "Go," said Jesus, "your faith has healed you." Mark 10: 49. 51-52

"and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years... When He saw her, Jesus called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.”  Then He put His hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God." Luke 13:11-13

Have you ever felt taken?  Just the other day i excitedly shared with you the news of an awesome free app, Jesus Calling.  But i soon learned it was free for just a week.  Somehow i missed it was just  a trial... until the same day's devotion kept coming up day after day.  In my "taken" state of mind, i resented being fed enough to stir my appetite, and then asked for payment for the full version.

When my pouty smoke cleared, 2 facts surfaced...

1.  The misunderstanding occurred due to my excitement and lack of reading, not their lack of information.

2.  When hungry or thirsty, i don't hesitate to plop out several dollars for a one-time temporary feeding.  So, why am i hesitate to spend the same amount for an incredible permanent feeding of my soul?

Hmmmm...  Quick temper + quick judgement = bad call

Time after time His Word shows, when Jesus calls, miracles happen.  I don't want to miss Jesus Calling; i don't want to miss a day with Him. I am thankful to be hooked on Jesus Calling, everyday.

have a calling-filled day!
veneal


 

a Mighty Word ~ resT

"Jesus said, 'Come with Me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.'" Mark 6:31


Feel forgotten?  We need only to read and hear His Words to remember He cares for us and about us.  
Thank You, Father.

who's calling?

"He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time..." 2 Timothy 1:9

Jesus is Calling! Recently, Sis and i discovered a wonderful free gift.  Jesus Calling, the devotional book, by Sarah Young, available as a free app for cell phones. With hardships and trails continually before us, hope is at our finger tips.  At the push of a button, comforting Words of love and encouragement flow from Him. Getting a needed Word has never been more convenient.

But, what if we misplace our phone, the battery dies or we drop it off the roof?  Even though the app is free, there's no guarantee we can readily access it in need.  There are limitations.

There is one free gift we can always count on to be available and ready. Our greatest free gift of all, the gift of salvation, paid completely for us by Jesus. No installing, no battery, no drops... He has us covered from the moment He calls us -- and we answer "yes" to Him.

have a grace-filled day!
veneal