Traffic Jam….

Yesterday I volunteered to take my neighbor to our main bus terminal which is on the other side of our valley, about 30-45 minutes away…

We doubled the time it usually takes, giving us plenty of time to spare… about  3 miles into the journey, we hit a wall of stalled traffic …not a good sign… our time was swiftly ticking away…the traff kept moving slowly, slowly on the freeway (a misnomer, it wasn’t freely moving and was more of a parkway, more descriptive)…

Our time of departure was coming soon, so she called the bus information about getting a refund or credit on her unused ticket…no such thing…then she specifically prayed that the bus would be late for some reason…

The traffic thinned about two miles from the bus stop, four minutes to go…we buzzed down the freeway, staying within the speed limit, drove into  the airport, zoomed to the stop…one bus standing, waiting-wrong bus…people milling round, another bus pulls in behind us-the right bus…stops and starts taking on passengers…God had delayed that bus!  Praise all around…a good faith start for the morning….

Now , I realize He could have said no, as well. But, it was fun to get a yes…i

1 Samuel 12: 24 But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.

Psalm 40:11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, Lord;

    may your love and faithfulness always protect me.

Thank YOU…

You are faithful….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GpsOoMPLrA

 Jesus , keep me…2

In your presence…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IaMAnYdA0M

 Here I am….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GkNY89jt6I

In the garden…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgCdiSutvxc

Thank YOU…

 

Jesus, keep me…

I read a Sentence this morning before my walk in some fresh air…I say that with emphasis because it has been so smoky we couldn’t walk outside…

Back to the sentence…”Jesus keep me aware of your presence “….

Then as I walked, these songs came up on my play list, I had never heard them before, but they went with the sentence…the 7 word prayer….

I know that I am supposed to share them for someone today….

Blessings to all…

Thank YOU,

When God lifted what I couldn’t carry …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7ISjAzZcrY

Jesus , find me here….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1ePXpblsvg

Jesus don’t let the light in me die…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb3Sc_sv3ig

 Buying a Phone, iPad…

The other day, I spent a chunk of time replacing my IPad…I use my iPad all the time…so my former iPad was getting slower and slower…and I would impatiently wait for  various programs to load, taking longer and longer to write each morning, answering mail, etc…oh, I have. Big computer on which I do business with, but it is not portable…and I have an iPhone as well, but the iPad is a mainstay…

My first iPad was purchased with points from my husband’s accounts that I closed down after his death…those points, which he never used, were spread far and wide. I was able to give a bunch to Make a Wish, some were actually transferred to my accounts…others given away to various charities, etc…it was like spending someone else’s money…which it was…I knew he would have had fun doing it…

But, back to buying  a new one…it takes a lot of time doing it…waiting time…like buying a car…paperwork, signatures, basic instruction, transfer of more information, etc…this world information, nothing eternal, except the Bible programs included, which I didn’t want to lose!

For simple things, our lives seem complicated…but, the Gospel is simple….thank YOU for that…

 Acts 16: . 30 He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” 32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. 33 At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized. 34 The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole household.

The Apostle Paul was good at instructing…he wrote letters of instructions , he visited many places and taught…he relied on the Holy Spirit to further instruct …so that people were fully engaged in The Word…Jesus…

Much better than buying a car or an iPad…the opportunity of living eternity with the Creator….

1 Thessalonians 4: As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. 2 For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.

Thank YOU…

Your Words…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqaA8XBI15o

Lavish….

 Lavish…

1

: expending or bestowing profusely 

2

a

: expended or produced in abundance

b

: marked by profusion or excess

Merriam Webster online Dictionary….

I thought of this word this morning as I was taking my shower…in wonderful hot water…pouring down on sore muscles…. was sooooo thankful…and later reading about the hundreds of firefighters struggling day after hot day to get some control of the fires we are having.   Wouldn’t they love to lavish in a shower to wash the grime and sweat away…a huge SHOUT OUT TO THEM….

But the word appears in the Word as well…the riches of God’s grace…lavished on us….his love lavished on us…doesn’t that  just warm your heart…thrill your soul…

Think YOU….

Ephesians 1: 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9 he-made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.

1John 3:1See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.

God of every grace…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5SARNm0M8A

Overcomer

 Overcomer….

I opened my devotional ….first sentence-“ I am teaching you to be an overcomer, to find joy in the midst of circumstances that previously would defeat you” Sarah Young…

I guess I didn’t know I wanted to learn that lesson…

Psalm 46: 1 God is our refuge and strength,
    an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
    and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
    and the mountains quake with their surging.

John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.

Psalm 145:18 18 The Lord is near to all who call on him,
    to all who call on him in truth.
19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;
    he hears their cry and saves them.
20 The Lord watches over all who love him,
    but all the wicked he will destroy.

21 My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord.
    Let every creature praise his holy name
    for ever and ever.

Numbers 6:24 24 “‘“The Lord bless you

    and keep you;

25 the Lord make his face shine on you

    and be gracious to you;

26 the Lord turn his face toward you

    and give you peace…

Thank YOU, you know what I need…

The blessing…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ55mDL7dA0

R

A. Place….

 

A place….

Is there a place that just seems like home…a place that you go to get yourself centered again with God? I realize that God is everywhere that we can talk with him anytime night or day…but, some have a special place that is just comfortable…

I was reading about Mount Moriah…its history goes from Genesis to now…

Abraham was told to sacrifice Isaac there…

David built an alter there…

Solomon built his temple there…

The temple was destroyed…

The Jews built a temple again…

Herod expanded the temple…

Jesus confronted the money “makers” there…

Roman armies destroyed it again…

Then in the 600’s, the Muslims built another temple, which stands today awaiting the end times…while the Jews use the West wall as their place for prayer, the Wailing Wall…

THe meaning of the word,Moriah, is provision…God provided a ram to sacrifice instead of Isaac…testing both Abraham and Isaac’s faith…a place they could look at and say “God provided… “, He kept his promises…

There are places in my life, I can stand upon and say “ God did this or this here” in my life…He proved himself faithful…

Thank YOU…

Everyday Relevance of Moriah

“The significance of the name Moriah extends beyond its historical and scriptural references; it has practical implications in the lives of believers today. The call to faith exemplified by Abraham serves as an encouragement for individuals facing their own trials and challenges. When confronted with uncertainty, believers can draw inspiration from the story of Moriah, reminding themselves that God is aware of their struggles and is capable of providing solutions and guidance.

Moreover, the concept of Moriah as a place of divine revelation encourages  spiritual seekers to remain attentive to God's voice. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, taking moments to pause, reflect, and seek God's guidance can lead to profound insights and clarity. The meaning of the name Moriah in the Bible serves as a reminder that God desires a personal relationship with His followers, inviting them to trust in His provision and timing.”

https://bibledictionarytoday.com

Faithful…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSy4zC2_ztg