“Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders, and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance  the race marked out for us. 

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God, consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart… “

Hebrews 12:1-3

As we come before You, Dear Jesus, fixing my eyes on You the author and perfecter of my faith, how thankful I am You have chosen me to be a witness of Your love…

Help me to throw off the things that are hindering me, the sin that so easily entangles my heart and trips me up…

I lay down my sin, my broken yesterdays, and pray for Your cleansing and grace.  Please Dear, Lord, give me the strength to not turn back, but instead move forward in hope and healing…

For yesterday is gone and Today is a new day.. Help me to live in the light of what is good.  What is right; and what is pleasing to You…

“Let the past rest, but let is rest in the sweet embrace of Christ..”

Oswald Chambers

Thank You for Your generous forgiveness.. Your gentle nudges.. and Your mighty right hand of strength…

“The Lord gives strength to His people, the Lord blesses His people with peace..”

Psalm 29:30

How thankful I am that I do not have to do life alone, that You are with me all the days of my life…

You are my goodness and hope and I love You.

“Surely goodness and love shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Psalm 23

Happy New Year, Dear Friend…

Live in Love,

Lisa

“Leave the broken, irreversible past in His hands, and step out into the invincible future with Him”

Oswald Chambers; My upmost for His Highest

“The Lord frees the prisoners.  The Lord opens the eyes of the blind.  The Lord lifts the burdens of those bent beneath their loads.  The Lord loves the righteous..”

Psalm 146:7-8

Lord, How Great You Are…

“He heals the brokenhearted, binding up their wounds.  He counts the stars and calls them all by name.  How great is our Lord!  His power is absolute!  His understanding is beyond comprehension!”

Psalm 147:3

Dear Lord, Oh, how I need You… You know me better than I know myself. Your understanding is beyond comprehension…

  Reveal in me the things that are keeping me from trusting You with all of my heart.. The things that I need to bring out of my thoughts, and lay on the altar…

The things that are keeping me from fully living in the light of Your  love and care…

How I thank You, Dear Lord, that You are healing my broken heart.  That You are, at this very minute, binding my wounds by Your mighty love and amazing grace. How I praise You that Your love and understanding of all that I am covers me, and gives me life…

 How  beautiful that is!  I lay my heart in Your hands, once again, giving You all glory, honor, and praise…

Thank You for Your amazing faithfulness, especially in my weakness…

I love You so so much,

In Jesus Name, I pray,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

“Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me, But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you; for My power is made perfect in weakness.  Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that God’s power will rest on me.  That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in we in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in my difficulties.  For when I am weak than I am strong..”

2 Corinthians 12:8-10

“Rather, the Lord’s delight is in those who honor Him, those who put their hope in His unfailing love…”

Psalm 147:11

I put my hope in Your unfailing love, Oh Lord, My God…

Sometimes we just need the strength to do the next logical thing…

The dishes, a shower… a walk!  Anything to keep moving!

Have you been there?

During the Christmas Season feelings can overtake our hearts, pain and sadness from past hurts can creep in, fears about what’s to come, guilt about what has been..

Something about the serene feeling of the Holidays can trigger things we haven’t thought about in years…

How I pray that we would have the strength to keep those doors closed.  Trusting that what’s done is done, and God is guiding us to look ahead..

Let’s trust Him with our whole life..

Knowing and believing He has great plans to prosper and not to harm us..

“For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper and not to harm you.  Plans to give you a hope and a future..”

Romans 8:28

He has covered our past with His love,  sealed our hearts with His  grace; and is leading us down new roads of tomorrow…

“The Lord will work His plans out for my life, for Your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.. Don’t abandon me, for you made me..”

Psalm 138:8

Dear Heavenly Father, How I need Your presence today.. covering my sadness and shinning bright Your light of hope.. goodness.. and joy…

Cleanse me, O Lord, of what has been, and open my eyes to Your wondrous hope and loving comfort that I would be excited about  my new tomorrows..

You are my strength.  My hope.  And I trust in You…

“When I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me the strength I need..”

Psalm 138:3

Help me live in love this new day!

In Jesus Name,

Name,

Amen

Love to you,

Lisa