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Thoughts from an old lady

July 1, 2024

Happy Monday,



Bring Your Kingdom To Earth



Daily Prayer for July 1
CHRISTOPH FRIEDRICH BLUMHARDT
“People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God. Indeed there are those who are last who will be first, and first who will be last. Luke 13:29–30, NIV
Dear Father in heaven, Almighty God, grant that the nations come under your rule, under your judgment from morning to evening, from east to west, from north to south. For your will must be done, and your name must be honored among all nations. Yours alone is the kingdom; all kingdoms belong to you. Your heavenly kingdom must come so that at last we learn to be at peace and become your children, who submit to you. For your Christ shall carry out your loving, merciful, and perfect will throughout the world. We thank you for all the good you want to provide for us. May your angels watch over us this night. Be with us in all we do or leave undone. Help us with your strong hands, that we may rejoice at heart in all the good you give us. “Amen


Heaven on earth. There is no President, Dictator, or King that can bring perfect peace to this earth, except for Jesus. One day He will rule over this earth with an iron fist.



If we have been saved, we have nothing to fear. For we will be clothed in our glorified bodies. We will never again be tempted to sin. We will walk the earth with the angels. We will rule as kings and queens.



What a glorious time that will be. I believe we will travel at the speed of sound. We will be able to speak the Name of Jesus and no matter where we are on this earth, we will instantly be in the presence of Jesus in the New Jerusalem. Worshipping at His feet and glorifying His Holy Name.



Pray for the people of Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
July 2, 2024

Happy Tuesday



Count Your Blessings

When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. (1897)



Count Your Blessings


Representative Text

1 When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed,

When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,

Count your many blessings, name them one by one,

And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Refrain:

Count your blessings, name them one by one;

Count your blessings, see what God hath done;

Count your blessings, name them one by one;

Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.

2 Are you ever burdened with a load of care?

Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?

Count your many blessings, ev'ry doubt will fly,

And you will be singing as the days go by. [Refrain]



No matter what we are going through, if we think about it have many things to be thankful for. Running water, air-conditioning, and food on our table. We are indeed Blessed by our Heavenly Father.



Pray for the people of Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
July 3, 2024

Happy Wednesday,



You Need A Ticket To Enter Heaven



To get a ticket, you must be saved.





“A – ADMIT that you are a Sinner

We all have sinned.

17 For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)

18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.

19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:

21That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 5:17-21 KJV

And no matter how you try to be good, you will still fail.

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Romans 3:23 KJV

You are still unclean.

But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Isaiah 64:6 KJV

B – BELIEVE on the Lord Jesus Christ

God gave His only begotten Son Jesus Christ to save us. And through His blood, our sins washed away.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 3:16 KJV

Only by His grace and not by works.

8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Ephesians 2:8-10 KJV

There is no other way but only through Jesus Christ alone.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

John 14:6 KJV

God commended His love toward us.

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8 KJV

If we have Jesus Christ living in us, we will live eternally.

He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

1 John 5:12 KJV

In the power of our Lord Jesus Christ.

For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

1 Corinthians 5:3-5 KJV

By the blood of our Savior Jesus Christ

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Titus 3:5-7 KJV

C – CONFESS with your mouth

Now that you accepted that you are a sinner and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, confess with your mouth your sins and that you believe in Him. Let Him come to you and accept Him as your Lord and personal Savior.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9 KJV

9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”



Live your life in a way that is pleasing to God. Worship God in truth and righteousness. Lay aside sin and obey God. Live for God and not for self.

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
July 5, 2024

Friday,



God Will Never Abandon Israel



“Promise #186:

I will not abandon My own inheritance.



Psalm 94:14 (WEB)

For Yahweh won’t reject his people,

neither will he forsake his inheritance.”



Contrary to the beliefs of some, God has not and never will abandon Israel. God formed Israel from Her birth. He loves her. Just as God will never abandon Israel, He will not abandon those who have accepted Jesus as their Savior and Lord. We can always depend on our Heavenly Father.



Pray for the people of Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
July 12, 2024

Happy Friday,



Unanswered Prayer and Answered Prayer



I prayed Monday and Tuesday night for God to get our power back on. It did not happen until late Wednesday morning. Tonight I found out that God took care of us in a situation that I did not even know about.



I found a dead mouse under my bed that the dog killed. When we where without power that mouse could have jumped in the bed with us when we did not have lights.



If this has happened I would have screamed and might have caused my hubby to fall out of bed and get hurt. The last time he fell out if bed, he ended up in the hospital for three days.



I am so grateful to God for protection. We are blessed. Sometimes God interviews in our behalf and we do not know about it.



Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls. May God help us to be more grateful to Him.

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
July 16, 2024

Happy Tuesday,



Endurance



I am old and have mild dementia. I do not do change well. Hubby broke his right femur Saturday morning. He had surgery Sunday morning. Our routine is all messed up.



I have to admit there have been moments of depression but God has been with me. Truth is none of us knows what tomorrow holds for us. We do know who holds tomorrow in His hands.



Our faith grows in times of trouble, but none of us want to have trouble. Yet, God knows what we need and He will always BE WITH US.



Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Marnatha,

Betty
 
July 17, 2024

Happy Wednesday,



Everyone, Good and Evil Has Troubles



“Promise #198:

I will save you in the midst of your troubles.



Psalm 138:7 (WEB)

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you will revive me.

You will stretch forth your hand against the wrath of my enemies.

Your right hand will save me.”



We all have trouble, but if we are Christians, then God is with us, throughout our troubles. We can depend on God to walk with us. There will be times when we grow weary. Let us not lose hope.



Keep your faith strong in the Lord. Trust in him always. Seek God’s face when we are weak. Pray for those who are overwhelmed and are losing heart. Ask God to bring to your mind, who you should pray for.



Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
Doctor is doing a FaceTime call with me tomorrow. I am praying I can speak my mind without crying or losing my temper. This morning I took him a hamburger, because he asked for one. He ate three bites and refused to eat the rest. He was mad because I would not take him home today. He cannot put any weight on his right leg. I cannot pick up and take him to bathroom. It takes two people to pick him up.

Besides I walk with a walker. Later after that got him to his room he did eat some pudding. I told him that I loved him when I left. He did not say anything but, at least he did not call me a liar. Please pray for me for this is affecting my dementia and my COPD. My family is going to come over tomorrow and clean my house. I am going to rest and help a little.

I pray that he gets well enough to get home and we can check out that new Church. God bless you all!
Betty
 
we have no family to help us, a few friends. but they are old as well. and my walker.

Old is no fun.

We all carry on by the grace of God.
 
July 21, 2024

Blessed Sunday,



Give Your Tomorrows To God



Matthew 6:34

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.



If you are like me, when you crawl into bed, the devil will give you a playlist of things to worry about. If we are not careful we will find ourselves lying in bed sorting and fretting for our hours.



We cannot fix tomorrow nor can we change the future. Put our tomorrows in God’s hands and trust Him.

Maranatha,

Betty
 
July 23, 2024

Happy Tuesday,



Jesus, The Only Savior





Daily Prayer for July 23
CHRISTOPH FRIEDRICH BLUMHARDT
Salvation is to be found through him alone; in all the world there is no one else whom God has given who can save us. Acts 4:12, TEV
Dear Father in heaven, we thank you that you have revealed to us the name Jesus Christ, the name of your Son, who leads us to you as your children. May your hand be plainly seen over all the suffering and dying people of our time. May your hand soon bring in a new age, a time truly of God and of the Savior, fulfilling what has long been promised. Watch over us this night. Bless us. In suffering, continue to uphold us with your mighty hand. In grief, may your name still be honored. May your kingdom come, breaking into all the evil of the world, and may your will be done on earth as in heaven. Amen


There are not many roads to Heaven. Salvation through Jesus Christ is the only door that opens the gates of Heaven. Jesus is with us we suffer through our trials. He comforts us when we grieve. He gives us peace in times of confusion.



Jesus will never give up on us let us stand firm in our convictions and worship God with all our hearts.

Maranatha,

Betty
 
July 25, 2024

Happy Thursday,





Daily Prayer for July 25
CHRISTOPH FRIEDRICH BLUMHARDT
“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us – yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17, NIV
Dear Father in heaven, Creator of what is good, beautiful, and full of joy so that all may work in harmony with you, we thank you for all the good that comes to us. May we be your children, joined together to serve you. May our life bring joy to others, and may we do good without ceasing through your great, strong love, which moves us, strengthens us, and helps us every day, however hard life may be. May your name be praised throughout the world. May your kingdom come and your will be done on earth as in heaven. Amen”


The last six weeks I have been hard on me. I feel overwhelmed and come home from the rehab from my husband every day exhausted. Yet, I can feel the presence of God with me.



Even when I am frustrated, He comforts me. We all go through rough times. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves, that God is with us. Pray for the people of Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty
 
August 9, 2024

Happy Friday,



Finally Some Good News



After over two months, the car repair shop got the part for my car. I can get my car fixed on Monday. I don’t understand why it so long for God to answer my prayers, but I am grateful.



This morning I dreamed about my husband. We were in the car and he reached over and held my hand. When I woke up, I could still feel his hand. Later, I got to talk to him on the phone and he sounded like himself. This is the first time in over two months that he sounded normal.



I feel really hopeful that he is going to continue to improve. God’s timing is not mine but my faith in Him is still strong.

Betty
 
August 16, 2024

Happy Friday,



Daily Prayer for August 16
CHRISTOPH FRIEDRICH BLUMHARDT
Believe God, and he will recover thee: and direct thy way, and trust in him. Keep his fear, and grow old therein. Ye that fear the Lord, wait for his mercy: and go not aside from him, lest ye fall. Ye that fear the Lord, believe him: and your reward shall not be made void. Sirach 2:6-8 Douay-Rheims
Dear Father in heaven, we come before you to receive what we need as your children who cannot find help and guidance on our own, but only through your Spirit. Enlighten us by your Word, which you alone can give. You will give us your Word so that we can know with absolute certainty and clarity how to serve you. Your Word will show us the truth that is to be revealed on earth in Jesus Christ. Shelter us in your hands. Strengthen us especially during suffering, and free us from fear and trembling. Fill our hearts with patience and joy. Amen


It is hard to wait on God, when it does not seem like He is answering your prayers. Yet when we trust in spite of no answer we are honoring our Heavenly Father.



It is easy to want to demand answers but when we realize that God is all knowing and awesome then we can rest quietly while we wait for Him to work. Working ourselves into a fit, only being emotional turmoil. Trusting will bring us peace of mind.



Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
August 20, 2024

Happy Tuesday,





Provide Our Needs



Daily Prayer for August 20
CHRISTOPH FRIEDRICH BLUMHARDT
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1, NIV
Lord our God, grant that we may be your children who receive the Spirit and all they need from you. You strengthen us not only physically but also inwardly, in our hearts, enabling us to face the uncertainties of earthly life and whatever still needs changing in human society. Keep us from giving in to weakness. May your power be always with us. May we have patience and hope, because you are working for the good and we may wait for it in expectation. Amen


This has been a hard couple of months. The car is still in the shop and hubby can barely stand. For now, it is for, the wheelchair to the bed and the wheelchair to the living room. We are both struggling and yet I know that God is with us. I can feel Him in my spirit.



We do not always understand why God takes us through such hard times, but we can depend on Him always being with us. Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
August 22, 2024

Happy Thursday,



Seek Comfort From God



“Promise #234:

I will comfort you just like a mother would.



Isaiah 66:13 (WEB)

As one whom his mother comforts, so will I comfort you;

and you will be comforted in Jerusalem.”



There is no shame in seeking comfort from God. There are times when we go through weeks and weeks of trials and tribulations. We become physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted.



If we are not careful. We lose our hope. We must seek the face of our Heavenly Father. We must ask Him to comfort and sustain us. Remember the Bible says that sometimes we have not because we do not ask. Do not be afraid to seek help from God.



Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
August 24, 2024

Happy Saturday,





When being a caregiver for a loved one, there will be some days harder than others. There is no need to point out to God your own health issues, He already knows.



When the day comes to an end and you crawl into bed, you can be grateful that God was with you. Knowing that you are not alone, helps when you feel frustrated. This is when God floods your soul with His sweet peace. As Paul said, let us not grow weary in doing good.



Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty,
 
August 26, 2024

Happy Monday,



We got a lift chair for hubby. It makes a big difference on getting him up and into the wheelchair. My neighbor put it together for me. The therapy guy came today. He said the couch was way too low for hubby to sit on.



I was busy today, but was a peaceful day. I felt God was with me. Let us remember to worship God and praise His Holy Name.



Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty
 
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