Psalm 23:1-6 The Lord Is My Shepherd

Palm 23:1-6 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2  He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

God the Father is our “Shepherd” and we are His sheep.

David’s great affirmation: The Lord my God is a provider, protector and the One who has a plan for my life. Do you personally declare this affirmation as your own too? I do!

The promise of Psalms 23 is that we will have everything we really need for life and living.

When I am weary and tired, God will restore my soul; (2) when the valley of life is a long road to travel and appears to be unending and lonesome, we shall not fear for the Lord our God is with us; (3) When we are nervous, worried and anxious, God’s rod of love and comfort guides us and gives us assurance and His peace that passes all understanding; (4) when life on this side is over, we have a resting place with the Lord in eternity where we will dwell forever.

The promises of God for His people is now and forever.

The Lord is our Shepherd!

God bless.

Debra

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Matthew 5:1-12 Jesus Description Of The One Who Is Blessed

Matthew 5:1-12 Now seeing the crowds, He went up on a mountain. And when He sat down, His disciples came to Him.

The Beatitudes

2 And He began speaking and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.  5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.  6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.  7 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.  8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.  9 Blessed are the peacemakers,  for they shall be called the sons of God.  10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when men revile you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be very glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in this manner they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

This text is known as the “Sermon on the Mount”. The “BEATITUDES”

Jesus, having seen the crowd, took advantage of the opportunity to teach the “Kingdom of Heaven” to the crowd and His disciples.

The word “Blessed” means “happy”.

In our world today too many people are finding it hard to live a life of true happiness because they are choosing to live it apart from God who is their creator.

If “blessed” means “happy”, what was Jesus getting at when He said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit,” or “blessed are those who hunger and thirst”? Is He saying that true happiness can be obtained? Can we possess true and lasting happiness? YES!!!!!

True “happiness” to the world seems to be contingent upon what our circumstances are at the time and what we possess. True happiness is found in our relationship with God and not in the things that we have, nor in the things that happens or do not happen in our lives. God is the source of true “happiness’ in ALL circumstances of life.

Pursuit of happiness outside of God is temporary, disappointing, painful and sometimes devastating. This is why we must place our hope in Christ and not things or people. The bible declares that those who hope in the Lord will not be brought to shame.

Does the beatitudes described by Jesus also describes you? Well, if you answered yes to this question, “GREAT” is your reward in heaven.

God bless.

Debra

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2 Timothy 2:13 Faithful God

2 Timothy 2:13 If we are faithless,  He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.

The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to encourages his son in the faith, Timothy  to be strong and endure hardship as he faithfully work for the Lord His God.

Paul knew that as a young Pastor Timothy not only needed encouragement but he also needed strength to endure the task that was set before him, therefore, he tells him “my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”

We are reminded in Isaiah 40:29-31 God gives strength to the weary and to those who have no might and are weak, He increases strength. 29-Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 30-but thosewho 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 be faint.

 Be strong! Not in Timothy’s power and might but in the power of God’s strength and might.  This was an important encouragement that was not only necessary but needed, considering the position of Timothy as a young Pastor who has to care for the soul’s of God’s people.

Paul's purpose was to encourage Timothy to endure hardship for the sake of Christ as he, Paul himself, has and continued to do.

If we suffer with Christ and endure hardship, we will one day reign with Him.

People of God, the reward we will receive for pressing our way will be greater than the reward we will get from quitting this Christian race. Remember, one day we WILL reign with Him!  

Father, for all that You do and have done in the lives of your people, we boldly make this  confess on today. “ You have been good and You are indeed  our “FAITHFUL” God whom we can depend upon and look to in our times of trouble and need. “

Oh God! Faithful are You Lord!

Thank You Father!

Your Servant Debra

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2 Corinthians 3:5 Self Sufficient Or God Sufficient

2 Corinthians 3:5 not that we are sufficient in ourselves to take credit for anything of ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God.

The Apostle Paul did not puff himself up with pride by deceiving himself into thinking nor believing that he was sufficient in and of himself to have reasoned or thought out the truths of the Gospel, because He knew without a doubt that it was the Lord God who communicated the Gospel to Him.

It is the Lord God who has made us and not we ourselves so don’t get it twisted!

ALL spiritual wisdom, knowledge and attainment is a work of God and not man. God is the one who give us clear thoughts on the how to’s in our services to Him and in life.

It is the “Spirit of God” that leads, guides and directs us into ALL truth and righteousness. John 16:33 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.

I am going to leave you with the words of my Pastor, Rev. Dr. Isaac J. Holt, Jr. “If God did not keep our minds we would put our shoes on our head and our hats on our feet, so know that it is the Lord God who is keeping our minds and not we ourselves.”

As an instrument in the hands of God, I too declare that I do not think highly of myself in believing that it is Debra who brings this Gospel message and speak spiritually divine knowledge, wisdom and understanding to you daily, but it is the Spirit of God who is speaking through me and using me as the instrument in his hands to guide and direct you into the truth of His Word.

John 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

Do not get it twisted! All sufficiency apart from God is temporary and short lived.

Self sufficient or God sufficient? What have you been lead to believe from the Word of God, or what have you been deceived to believe from your own reasoning?

OUR SUFFICIENCY IS IN THE LORD GOD ALONE!

God bless.

Debra

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Psalm 27:1-5 Security In God

Psalm 17:1-5 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom will I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom will I be afraid?

2 When the wicked came against me to eat my flesh—my enemies and my foes—
they stumbled and fell. 3 Though an army should encamp against me, my heart will not fear; though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

4 One thing I have asked from the Lord, that will I seek after—for me to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to see the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple.

5 For in the time of trouble He will hide me in His pavilion; in the shelter of His tabernacle He will hide me; He will set me up on a rock.

Father, we thank You for being our protector and our shield.

Thank You Lord for Your Sovereign intervention in our lives even in the time of trouble..

Your Servant Debra

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Proverbs 4:1-27 Wisdom Is A Pearl We Must Desire

Proverbs 4:1-27 Hear, O children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching.
3 For I was my father’s son, tender and the only beloved in the sight of my mother.4 He also taught me and said to me, “Let your heart retain my words; keep my commandments, and live. 5 Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget it, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. 6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you;  love her, and she will keep you.

7 Wisdom is principal; therefore get wisdom. And with all your getting, get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she will promote you; she will bring you honor, when you embrace her. 9 She will place on your head an ornament of grace;
a crown of glory she will deliver to you.”

10 Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of your life will be many.
11 I have taught you in the way of wisdom;I have led you in right paths. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, and when you run, you will not stumble.

13 Take firm hold of instruction, do not let her go; keep her, for she is your life.
14 Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not go in the way of evil men.
15 Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and pass on. 16 For they do not sleep unless they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away unless they cause some to fall. 17 For they eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence. 18 But the path of the just is as the shining light,that shines more and more unto the perfect day. 19 The way of the wicked is as darkness; they do not know at what they stumble.

20 My son, attend to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 for they are life to those who find them, and health to all their body. 23 Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.

24 Put away from you a deceitful mouth, and put perverse lips far from you.
25 Let your eyes look right on, and let your eyelids look straight before you. 26 Ponder the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established.
27 Do not turn to the right or to the left; remove your foot from evil.

Wisdom is a pearl we MUST desire!

In all your getting, get understanding.

God bless.

Debra

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NOVEMBER 11TH IS DEBRA'S 60TH BIRTHDAY

Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; and before you were born I sanctified you, and I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”

Psalm 139:13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

The Word of God declares that Lord my God knew be even before I was born. I was a thought in His mind before i was conceived in my mother’s womb.

It is the Lord my God that has formed and shaped me. No, I am not a mistake, I was preordained by the Lord for such a time as this even before the foundation of the world.

The Lord God declares that He foreknew me. Even before mama and daddy met, God knew He would create me and claim me as His own and I do TELL HIM THANK YOU!

I thank the Lord for all that I have gone through in my 60 years because at this age it has has drawn me closer into a personal relationship with Him.

In my season of pain and suffering, I won some battles and I lost some but I never lost my hope , I never lost my faith and I never lost my praise.

I GIVE THANKS, PRAISE, GLORY AND HONOR TO THE LORD MY GOD FOR ALLOWING ME TO SEE YET ANOTHER DAY.

I THANK HIM THAT HE HAS KEPT ME FROM MY MOTHER’S WOMB AND BEYOND TO THIS VERY PRESENT DAY WHERE MY EYES HAVE NOW SEEN 60 YEARS OF LIFE.

LORD, I THANK YOU!

I LOVE YOU LORD AND I WILL FOREVER PRAISE YOUR HOLY NAME!

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Psalm 120:1 Have You Called On The Lord Your God In Prayer Today

Psalm 120:1 I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me.

I know you have been concerned, thinking, worried and complaining about your life’s situations and circumstances but have you called upon the Lord in the midst of them?

Today is the day to purpose in your hearts that you will no longer live your life daily fussing, blaming and complaining about all the things that are not right in your life but instead you WILL fall on your knees and thank God for what you already have and watch things turn around for you.

In the midst of going through whatever it is that you are complaining about, have you considered calling on the Lord?

Everything you say to God is confidential and you can be assured on today that if you belong to Him He already knows all about what you are going through and He will work ALL things together in your favor.

Trust God, and put your faith in Him alone! Get on your knees and call upon the name of the Lord, for He promises to hear and answer you, even now!

Have you gotten on your knees in prayer to the Lord your God yet today?

Never, doubt the power of prayer! God promise to hear and answer us!

God bless.

Debra

Proverbs 13:12 Keep Hope Alive

Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

HOPE=elpis in the greek and is defined as hope, expectation, trust, confidence.

DEFERRED=anaballó in the greek and is defined as I postpone, defer, delay, postpone, hold back or put off.

 This text deals with the fact that waiting is not an option. Therefore, in the midst of your wait, you MUST keep hope alive.

Many hearts are sicken because of impatience or hope in earthly things. They don't want to wait! Hot tempers and attitudes who want it now and when they don't get it now, the heart becomes more sicken and angered all the while blaming God!

If we look throughout scriptures we see where we are often told to "WAIT" and be of good courage. Yes, waiting is hard, I will admit that. I hate waiting, but I do not have a choice so I have decided that I will wait on the Lord and be of good courage while I wait because scripture declares that those who wait on the Lord will  not only be not ashamed but their strength will be renewed also.

We all have dreams, aspirations and expectations for life but when they don't happen in our timing, we seem to loose hope of them ever coming to pass. If our promise is from God, we can hope with expectation and faith in knowing that if God promised it, without a doubt it will happen in our lives at His appointed time.

It is in the wait where our faith in God is growing and being matured. We can't plant a seed tonight and have a harvest tomorrow, NO, time has to have it's place in the process.

The choice we all face today is hope or hopelessness. We decide! Which will it be for you? I have purposed in my heart that in spite of the situation or circumstances i go through in life, I will hope in the Lord my God in whom my hope is built.

My advise to you is to put your hope in things eternal. Jesus is from everlasting to everlasting!

Regardless of what comes our way, our lives are in the hands of the Sovereign God of the universe.

People of God, I want to leave you with this word of truth and hope. 

Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of ALL of our desires and longings. Everything we ever desired or need is found in Him alone, that is why we are exhorted in Matthew 6:33 to seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteous and when we do, all that we need will be supplied by God.

God loved us and sent us Jesus to give us a hope and a future. Jesus came to save those that are lost, the hopeless, wounded and the brokenhearted. He is the Savior. He is the Messiah. He is the answer to our questions. He is the one you have been looking for all your life.

On Christ the "SOLID ROCK" I stand, all other grounds is sinking sand!

Perhaps you visiting this blog site today and you do not know Jesus as Lord and Savior or maybe you are saved but are weakened in your faith because you find yourself in what appears to be a hopeless situation on today, I leave you with these words form on high.

If you put your hope in Jesus on today, I promise you that you will never have to be concerned about "HOPE" every being deferred again.

God bless.

Debra

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Psalm 23:1-6 The Lord Is My Shepherd

Psalm 23:1-6  The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2  He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.

THE LORD IS YOUR SHEPHERD!

God bless.

Debra

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