a Mighty Word ~ unmoved

"Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet My unfailing love for you will not be shaken... says the LORD, who has compassion on you." Isaiah 54:10


We can shake, rattle and roll... and God will still be with us.  What a love. 
Thank You, Father!

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do you need the Rescue Patrol?

“Because he loves Me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges My name." Psalm 91:14

BOOM!!  As Riley handed me her library book, "Rescue Patrol", to checkout, her leg bumped the shelf, and it came crashing down.  Mrs. Berry walking by at the precise moment the accident occurred, immediately comforted Riley over the scare.  What could have been alligator tears, instead were sighs of relief. Riley had two Rescue Patrols by her side.

Have you had a bump in your life recently, or maybe even an explosion?  We too have Someone with us at all times to hold, comfort and guide us.  What a relief to know we never face anything alone.  And even if the tears do still come, God reaches down and wipes them away with His tender, loving Hand.  Let's be bold in living for Him and sharing Him with others.  We can rest assure our Rescue Patrol can and will handle all our calls.

have a love-filled day!
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a Mighty Word ~ new

This is what the LORD says...

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!"  Isaiah 43:18-19


Had a bad day or week? This is a Truth to remember and claim.  Thank You, Father!

have a wonder-filled day!
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do you have lunch money?

"The man/woman of integrity walks securely, but he/she who takes crooked paths will be found out."  Proverbs 10:9

"The tongue of the righteous is choice silver..."  Proverbs 10:20

When i asked the student for lunch money, she looked very puzzled.  After all, why would she need to bring lunch money in the library?  She explained she had brought her lunch from home and didn't need lunch money.  Or, so she thought.  Actually i still needed lunch money from her... that is the book, "Lunch Money".  Our words were the same, but not the meaning.

How do your words come across to others?  Sometimes what we say is innocently misunderstood and sometimes we have a deeper agenda.  We might mislead others to save face, to cover up a mistake, to fill a personal need, to look good, to hurt another or to just feel better about a situation. Intentional dishonesty is not healthy for anyone.

Father, i want my words to reflect what is right and true. Help me remember, a person who guards their lips guards their life, but one who speaks rashly will come to ruin. Be the Keeper of my mouth -- direct, change and close as needed.
 

have an honest-filled day!

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who needs my scissors?

"And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil..." 2 Timothy 2:24-26

The cut was past due... frazzled split and dead ends were rampant. It's wonderful what a good whack accomplishes. The hair cut immediately lifted my spirits.

Other parts of my life also need a cut or a good trim... like control.  Some relationships strip me of energy and drag me down dead end streets, shredding my heart. My stress level jumps when others i care for make harmful or careless decisions. And exhaustion escalates as efforts to help fall on defensive ears. There is nothing more taxing than trying to control others. 

Father, the truth is i cannot change other people; only You can. Give me the strength to cut out the unnecessary desires, to trim back on the questionable wants and to move in closer to You as i trust You in all things.  Help me cultivate healthy relationships that strengthen me in serving You. Growing with and in You is always good and right.

LET GO, AND LET GOD... HE KNOWS WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE.

have a freeing-filled day!
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a Mighty Word ~ kind

"Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else." 1 Thessalonians 5:15


Human instinct says to at least get even.
God says, "don't".  Keep loving, as He does with us.

have a kind-filled day!
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i must tell you...

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6

Today is not a regular, or easy devotion.  When i checked my email, i discovered some very disturbing, sickening news. American Family informed and asked me to sign a petition regarding a "Saturday Night Live" skit.  To my  horror, the comical skit mocked my Jesus and portrayed Him in a horrific role as a bloody avenger. It was outright blasphemy.  A link to the site is below.

http://action.afa.net/email/online.aspx?cid=2169&mid=15006126&tid=aa&utm_source=smAFA&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2169

Ironically, before the email, i was dabbling on a devotion regarding relationships.  And the truth - we can't control other people, but we can control how they affect us - kept coming to mind.  I am praying and striving hard to focus on this fact. After i signed the petition, i went to SNL's facebook page and entered my comment, "my God is awesome and holy... and He has something i can hardly fathom - forgiveness for deliberate and senseless acts, such as yours. His forgiveness is big enough even for this. I pray you realize what you are doing."  

I don't like it when others talk badly or ridicule "my Daddy", but as His child, i don't think He wants me to act like them. We are called to be like Him. That forgiveness thing... it is big. And so is prayer.   Praying for the ones who participated with the skit, and for all who saw it. May their eyes and heart be opened to His Truth.

Father, help me to be bold... in acting right, doing right and trusting You in all things.

have a right-filled day!
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