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“Moore” Thursday

Normally it is a Monday post, but I’m behind and playing catch up. 

GOD’S WORD DOES NOT SAY WE’LL HAVE PEACE LIKE A POND

BUT PEACE LIKE A RIVER, RIGHTEOUSNESS LIKE THE WAVES OF THE SEA. 

Lord, I come to you in prayer, and ask You now to let Your peace, God, which transcends all understanding, guard my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:7).  Help me not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time I will reap a harvest if I do not give up (Gal. 6:9). 

Lord, when You bring this captive completely back to You, I will be like those who dream!  My mouth will be filled with laughter and my tongue with songs of joy!  The Lord has done great things for me, and I am filled with joy! (Ps. 126:1-3).  You, O Lord, have filled my heart with greater joy than when my grain and new wine abound (Ps. 4:7). 

From Beth Moore’s Praying God’s Word Day by Day

I’m getting ready to start something new in my life, and God is prompting me to share and invite you.  I’m going to read the bible in 90 days, and I’ll tell you more about that in the next post.  For right now, focus on the joy that God fills you with every day. 

“Moore” Monday #4

THE LORD GOD OMNIPOTENT REIGNETH.  HE IS GOD, AND THERE IS NO OTHER. 

WHEN HE STANDS TO HIS FEET, HIS ENEMIES ARE SCATTERED.

 

Lord Jesus, You have revealed to us that one day, You whose name is the Word of God will be dressed in a robe dipped in blood.  The armies of heaven will follow you, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 

Out of Your mouth will come a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations.  You will rule them with an iron scepter.  You will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.  On Your robe and on Your thigh You have this name written:  King of kings and Lord of lords (Rev. 19:13-16). 
Yes, You are coming soon!  Amen.  Come, Lord Jesus!  Untin then, Your grace is with Your people (Rev. 22:20-21). 

This is another installment in my Beth Moore journey..Praying God’s Word Every Day.  Yes, He is coming.  Are you ready?  Do you think we are living in the end times?  Is there something more we have left to do?  I think we are living in the end times, and our job, our goal, is to win people over for Jesus Christ.  Lord, I just pray that You would give me the words to speak, and the wisdom and understanding that only You can provide.  Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, so that I can move souls to reach out to you.  Amen

“Moore” Monday #3

Yes, I know it’s Thursday.  Apparently time has passed me by this week, so I’m playing catch up.  Bear with me.  I’ll explain later, but want to get this done first. 

THE PEACE OF GOD SHOULD NOT BE AN INFREQUENT

SURPRISE BUT THE ONGOING RULE OF OUR LIVES.

Father, since I have been justified through faith, I have peace with You through my Lord Jesus Christ (Rom. 5:1). 

How I praise You, my God, that in Christ and through faith in Him I may approach You with freedom and confidence!  (Eph. 3:12).  Help me to understand that the amount of faith I possess will greatly affect the freedom and confidence with which I approach You.

Father, You have written Your Word to those of us who believe in the name of the Son of God so that I may know I have eternal

 life (1 John 5:13).

Help me to know and stop doubting. 

That is from Beth Moores Praying God’s Word Day by Day.

 

“Moore” Monday #2

SELF-MADE FORTRESSES NOT ONLY KEEP LOVE FROM GOING OUT, THEY KEEP LOVE FROM COMING IN. 

 WE RISK BECOMING CAPTIVES THERE.

Faithful, loving Lord, according to Your Word, two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work; if one falls down, his friend can help him up.  But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!  (Eccles. 4:9-10, 12)  Help me to form healthy relationships and find support in those who encourage me to get back on my feet and walk with You when I fall.  Between You, me when I’m willing, and a good friend to hold me accountable, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken. 
You warn us, “He who separates himself seeks his own desire; He quarrels against all sound wisdom” (Prov. 18:1, NASB).  Help me to be very careful not to isolate myself. 

Another daily devotion from Beth Moore’s Praying God’s Word Day by Day.  I can relate to this one in particular because I have someone who tends to shut me out.  I am an emotional person, so I take this personally, when sometimes it isn’t.  That tends to make me shut that person out as well, just so my feelings don’t get hurt.  I then become captive  and isolated, thus separating myself from God and others around me. 

“Moore” Monday

I believe Beth Moore can teach a lot about prayer.  I’ve read her “Power of a Praying Wife, Mom, and Woman” books, and adapted some of the prayers into my everyday prayer life. So sorry, that would be Stormie O’Martian!  The stress of Thanksgiving has me confused still!  If you haven’t read any of Stormie’s books, I highly recommend them to anyone.  Now, back to Beth Moore, whom I have read a few books, and done some of her bible studies, including Believing God.  Please visit her website at Living Proof to see what she has to offer.  I  have 2 devotionals from her.  Praying God’s Word Day by Day, A year of Devotional Prayer, is so powerful, and speaks to me so often in times of need.  No matter what day it is, the daily devo is awesome.  I know that I’ve shared some in the past, and I have another one today. 

NONE OF US CONSISTENTLY GLORIFY GOD IN EVERYTHING WE SAY AND DO,

 BUT WE CAN STILL EXPERIENCE GENUINE LIBERATION IN CHRIST

You, the Lord my God, are my sun and shield;  You, Lord, bestow favor and honor; no good thing do You withhold from those whose walk is blameless (Ps. 84:11).

Lord, I can’t claim a blameless walk, but I ask You to please empower me to walk with You faithfully and to never cease pursuing it.  Help me, Lord, to hold unswervingly to the hope I profess, for You who promised are faithful (Heb. 10:23).

If I do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, and if I spend myself in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then light will rise in the darkness, and my night will become like noonday (Isa. 58:9-10).

That just put me in my place.  Empower me Lord, to do Your will, and profess Your name.  To stand by You, as You faithfully stand for all of us.  May my words honor and edify You, may my actions bring You glory.  Thank You Lord, that You faithfully love me and guide me, even when I fall short.  Thank You, for the gift of Your Son, and the salvation He brought.  Thank You for your grace, that I can be saved by faith through Your grace.  Thank You for carrying me when I succumb to the pressures, doubts and fears.  I have been blessed! 

Inspiration

I just wanted to share a quick devotion from Beth Moore’s Praying God’s Word Day by Day.  This one is from last week, on the 14th of November. 

BELIEVE EVEN WHEN YOU DO NOT FEEL.  KNOW EVEN WHEN YOU DO NOT SEE. 

HE GAVE THE LIFE OF HIS SON TO DEMONSTRATE HIS LOVE.

BELIEVE!

Lord God, Your Word says that You love the just and will not forsake Your faithful ones.  They will be protected forever (Psalm 37:28). My justification is found in Your Son, my Savior, Jesus Christ (Romans 8:30).  He is faithful even when I am not (2 Tim 2:13).  Thank you, Father, that I can be absolutely sure You will never leave me or forsake me, because I am in Jesus (Heb. 13:5).  O God, how I THANK YOU that a lack of faith will never nullify Your faithfulness (Rom. 3:3).  You will remain faithful, for You cannot disown Yourself (2Tim 2:13).  Lord, help me to know that I belong to the truth, and set my heart at rest in Your presence (1 John 3:19). 

He is faithful, I am free and my heart is at rest, because of Him!  Thank You Lord! 

 

Praying God’s Word

Here you will find my devotional from Beth Moore.  This was from last week, but is still making an impression on me, and maybe it will you too. 

Blessed, merciful God, Your Word promises that those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.

If I go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, I will return with songs of joy,

carrying sheaves with me.  (Ps. 126:5-6)

Help me to see that the promise is not made to those who simply have tears but to those who are willing to sow seed in the midst of their tears.  Your Word tells us in Luke 8:11 that the seed is the Word.  If I’m willing to keep believing and sowing Your Word, even when I am desperately hurting, you will bring me forth from this difficult season with songs of joy.  Because of Your faithfulness, with joy I will draw water from the wells of salvation. (Isa. 12:3)  Remember…GOD will give us VICTORY, but sometimes He will require every ounce of energy and cooperation we have in the process.