Isaiah 48:5-9

This is what God the LORD says he who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and all that comes out of it, who gives breath to its people,  and life to those who walk on it: “I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison  and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness. “I am the LORD; that is my name!  I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols. See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you.”

Take a moment to read over this passage and see how Gods redemption sets us free from the prison of sin and darkness. The Lord is His name; Jesus is our Counselor and He is our Redeemer. Will you come to Him today and declare His praise? He is waiting for you to make Him Lord and Savior over your life today. Blessings, peace and victory in Jesus Name…

If my people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn frorm their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14)

Blessings,

Joyce

John 8:32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

Thank you Jesus for giving us true freedom that only comes from knowing You…

As we spend time and celebrate today let’s take time to remember the vision of those who paved the way so many generations before seeking freedom, liberty and justice. We must not too forget that true freedom only comes by knowing the Truth, and that is only found in Jesus Christ. Take time today to ponder life and lessons learned, seeking the Lord and sharing that true liberty and freedom with others.

“O God, don’t stay away.

My God, please hurry to help me.

Bring disgrace and destruction on my accusers.

Humiliate and shame those who want to harm me.

But I will keep on hoping for your help;

I will praise you more and more.

I will tell everyone about your righteousness.

All day long I will proclaim your saving power,

though I am not skilled with words.

I will praise your mighty deeds, O Sovereign LORD.

I will tell everyone that you alone are just.”
(Psalm 71:12–16)

What to do when you’re facing trouble, opposition, tough times? First, ask for God’s help, presenting your current needs. Second, persist in the hope of his help. Third, praise God for who he is. Fourth, focus on what he has done for you in the past. Fifth, tell others about God—his goodness and his mighty deeds, especially in your own life. This will put you in a position for receiving the help you desperately long for. Take these steps, and take hope!

—Diane Eble, author of Abundant Gifts: A Daybook of Grace-Filled Devotions

Blessings,

Joyce

Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.

~ Psalm 95: 2

Sure and secure in the Lord,

Breathe on me breath of God

Needing your loving touch today

Wanting to sense your presence

Holy Spirit fill my day, my office,

And my life with your peace

Thank you Father God for your healing virtue

Touch me I pray

Lead me and guide me I ask

Thank you Sweet Jesus for your mercy and tender care

Thank you Holy Spirit for your sweet presence

How I love to meditate on your word, and

Lay hold of your Holy Scriptures

How I love seeking you in my day;

Knowing you are always with me, and

You will never leave me or forsake me

Knowing that I am more than a conqueror,

through your Son who loves me!

Sure and secure in you Lord,

I am that!

Sure and secure to speak your word with boldness,

I am sure and secure your promises, for they are life!

Sure and secure in you Lord,

For the touch of the Master’s hand is upon me today,

I will walk sure and secure in you today!!!

Thank you for your ever loving touch and sweet presence…

Blessings,

Joyce

Daily we are met with New Opportunities and God Moments. How we embrace each daily opportunity that is presented will make the difference in our day. God will teach us amazing things if we but listen and look for a God moment. He came to give us an abundant life! Will we embrace that life today?

John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

Enjoying His Presence each and every day, basking in the love of His Son-ship is most needed. Whether burdens are heavy and we’re weighted down with the daily cares, He tells us to come unto Him all who are weary and He will give us rest. Will you come to Him today and find that rest?

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

May You open the eyes of our hearts Lord to see you daily in each circumstance and situation. May we take time to seek His face today in the midst of a busy day.
Dear Lord; help us too stop, look and listen.

God Moments can take an ordinary day and it can be life transforming.

Psalm 27:8 “My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, LORD, I will seek.”

I will extol You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up, and have not let my foes rejoice over me. O LORD my God, I cried out to You, and You healed me. O LORD, You brought my soul up from the grave; You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. (Psalm 30:1-3)

Several years ago, I went through a period of time that seemed like a long dusty desert with no water in sight. I poured my heart out in prayer and fasting and still there was no light at the end of the tunnel. And, then one night, I heard from the Lord and He told me that He very clearly let me know that He would deliver me.

Wow - praise the Lord! My praise time became more joyful. My prayer time became more peaceful. Every day I expected my deliverance to be complete; but, it didn’t happen that way. It was several more years before I saw God’s deliverance in my life; three years to be exact. But when it happened, I knew it was the Lord’s fulfillment of what He had promised me.

I was reminded that God’s time is not like ours. Psalm 90:4 says, “For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night.” That means that three years in God’s eyes are practically no time at all. The important thing that should have always been my focus is that God always keeps His promises - whether that’s today, next month or next year. We live in a “microwave drive-thru Kind of world.” But God doesn’t.

If you have been praying and waiting for deliverance in some aspect of your life, keep right on praying and waiting until you can say like the psalmnist: “You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness.” (Psalm 30).

Blessings,

Joyce

Deuteronomy 32:11 “Like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, that spreads its wings to catch them and carries them on its pinions.

We as mothers must be optimistic and realistic at the same time. As mothers we can encourage our children along the way and teach them the art of living and finally soaring on their own. We have the ability to challenge our sons and daughters to greater heights, but not too expect more than what they can perform. All too often we place burdens on them that are not realistic and their dreams can be dampened by our own desires.

Like an eagle, a mother will not let her child fall, but allow them to spread their wings. She will teach them with understanding and wisdom guided with the Word of God and His Precious Holy Spirit. She has the ability to discern for their lives, praying for them continually, and loving them through life’s circumstances; not growing faint or weary. We as mothers must be strong and courageous, lovingly guiding our young, yet allowing them the freedom of being who God has called them to be. Bearing them up in prayer daily we must!  

Isaiah 40:31 “but those who hope in the Lord, will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”

The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles.

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. (Psalm 34:17-19)

Blessings,

Joyce