No Fear of God (5/29-31)

29-31 May 2015 - No Fear of God – Manna by Dorothy Callies

By faith Noah, was moved with fear, prepared an ark to save his family (Heb.11:6).

The best example that I could think about was Noah’s day, when the people had no “fear of God” in them. So what’s the story then? The generations grew from Adam and Eve, along with Cain’s generations until it grew in a very great numbers. Most of them lived to be 900-year-old and they were vegetarian people who ate fruits and grain food.

Adam and Eve had a son, Seth and the generations were godly. Then they met with Cain’s generations, their daughters were so beautiful that Seth’s generation fell into temptation and married them. Then they were led astray from God. “And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Gen.6:5). The earth was so corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence (Gen.6:11).

The Scripture said: “It repented the Lord that He made man on the earth, and it grieved him at His heart” (Gen. 6:6). And the Lord said, “My spirit shall not always strive with man, for he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years” (Gen. 6:3). God had shortened man’s days from 900 years and reduced to 120 years.

God found one man, Noah who found grace in the eyes of the Lord. Noah was a just man and he was perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God. And God said to Noah that time has come to end all flesh before Him because the earth was filled with violence through them (Gen.6:13). God decided to bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh … (Gen. 6:17). Why? They had “no fear of God.”

So God told Noah to build Him a boat, an ark. So we know the story of how the ark was completed and eight people went into the ark. The flood came on the whole earth and destroyed all the people who had “no fear of God” in them.

What’s the point of this story? Jesus mentioned Noah. But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark. And they knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall the coming of the Son of man be (Matt.24:37-39). Watch therefore for you do not know when Jesus will come to take you home soon (Matt 24:40-41).

Jesus explained that there will be people whose thoughts of heart was only evil continually just like in the days of Noah. They had “no fear of God,” no respect for God at all. These are the signs that we are seeing which Jesus warned us to watch for yourself just like Noah was perfect. Noah kept himself separate from the moral evil of the society around him. Because Noah was a righteous man who feared God and set his face against popular public and conduct, Noah found favor with God.

Now what will happen to those people who had “no fear of God” in them? Paul mentioned that “God gave them up” three times in Roman 1:24, 26, and 28. God gave them up to their own uncleanness, vile affections and to a reprobate mind which means they are doom to hell. Their time will come and the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men (Rom.1:18). Also check May 19-21 Manna, the example of what happened to people who mocked God. 

So what do we do now while we are seeing Media news tells of many tragedies around the world? Like Jesus said to watch and pray, build ourselves through the Word of God. We are to be like Noah who stood strong and prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Bless Them that Fear God (5/26-28)

26-28 May 2015 - Bless Them that Fear God – Manna by Dorothy Callies

Psalm 115:13 “He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great.”

Psalm 128:1 “Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in His ways.”

Psalm 115:9 “O Israel, trust thou in the Lord: He is their help and their shield. 10) O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord: He is their help and their shield. 11) Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: He is their help and their shield. 12) The Lord hath been mindful of us: He will bless us; He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron. 13) “He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great.” 14) The Lord will increase you more and more, you and your children. 15) Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth.”

Question: Just how important is it for us to know what “fear of the Lord” really mean? Through the study, we could come to know more about God Himself. A frequent command given to God’s people in the Old Testament was to “fear God” or to “fear the Lord.” It is important that we know what this command means for us as believers. Only as we truly fear the Lord will we be delivered from slavery to all abnormal fears. To understand command to “fear the Lord” includes different aspects or views of the believer’s relationship with God.

Here’re two examples: Noah, by faith, he was “moved with fear” to obey God to build the big boat, an ark (Heb. 11:6). “Fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified” (Acts 19:13-17). What happen? Two men wanted to be like Paul and they tried to command the evil spirits to come out of the man, but the evil spirits attacked them. Everybody heard about it and realized the power of using the name of Jesus. The believers, then show more respect to the “fear of the Lord.”

“Fear of the Lord” helps us to recognize His holiness, justice, and righteousness as it relates to His love and mercy, and “knowing” Him and understanding fully who He is. “Fear of the Lord” is based on “knowing” that God is a holy God, whose very nature causes Him to judge sin. Is there any wonder why God send Jesus to the world to die for our sin? John 3:16 tells us how much God loved the world.

God does not intend for us to be “a fearful child of God”. God wants us to understand that God is not someone to play around with. If we truly fear God, we will worship and glorify Him as Lord of all (Ps. 22:23). God has promised to reward all those who fear Him. “By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life” (Prov. 22:4). And provisions for our daily needs.

One thing to remember: Those who live without fearing the Lord have no sense of His Presence, grace, and protection, while those who fear God and keep His Words have a deep experience of spiritual security and of the anointing of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord God pour out His love in your heart and enrich your soul! Amen!

Song: Holy is the Lord

Holy is the Lord and mighty is His name.

King of heaven, yet down to earth He came.

Angels sing His praise, all earth shall do the same,

Holy is the Lord and mighty is His name.

(Inspiring Choruses)

Unanswered Prayer (5/25/15)

Happy Memorial Day on May 25, 2015 – Special Message from Devotion!

25 May 2015 Unanswered Prayers – by Dorothy Callies

This morning on May 24^th somehow I picked up one page from devotional book, Our Daily Bread from RBC Ministries I read from June 10, 2012. I was surprised  and impressed because I realized that God had read my heart’s struggle about the unanswered prayers. I thought about some of the others who faced the same thing. I start praying for them "not to lose heart."

What this means to me? God had me picked up one of the collections from the little plastic box and God wants to share His Word of encouragement, “… that men always ought to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1). I felt like you need to hear this as well as I do need to hear this myself. Thank you, Lord! You are awesome! You do care! Help us not to lose hope and not to lose heart!

Anne Cetas wrote this: Unanswered. [Jesus] spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not to lose heart. –Luke 18:1. “One of my biggest struggles is unanswered prayer. Maybe you can relate. You ask God to rescue a friend from addiction, to grant salvation to a loved one, to heal a sick child, to mend a relationship. All these things you think must be God’s will. For years you pray. But you hear nothing back from him and you see no results.

You remind the Lord that He’s powerful. That your request is a good thing. You plead. You wait. You doubt—maybe He doesn’t hear you, or maybe He isn’t so powerful after all. You quit asking—for days or months. You feel guilty about doubting. You remember that God wants you to take your needs to Him, and you tell Him your requests again.

We may feel we’re like the persistent widow in Jesus’ parable recorded in Luke 18. She keeps coming to the judge, badgering him and trying to wear him down so he’ll give in. But we know that God is kinder and more powerful than the judge in the parable. We trust Him, for He is good and wise and sovereign. We remember that Jesus said we “always ought to pray and not lose heart” (v.1).

So we asked Him, “Summon Your power, O God; show us Your strength, O God, as You have done before” (Ps. 68:28 NIV). And then we trust Him . . . and wait.

Pray on, then, child of God, pray on;

This is your duty and your task.

To God the answering belongs;

Yours is the simpler part—to ask. –Chisholm

Delay is not denial so keep praying.

Our Praise as Incense (5/22-24)

22-24 May 2015 – Our Praise As Incense – Manna By Dorothy Callies

Malachi 1:11 NCV: "'From the east to the west I will be honored among the nations. Everywhere they will bring incense and clean offerings to me, because I will be honored among the nations,' says the Lord All-Powerful."

Question: How would God find the nations, the Gentiles who would bring the incense to Him? Malachi, the prophet gave message to the priests that God was not pleased with them. They failed to keep up the fire upon golden altar and with incense inside the golden censer that brings the sweet-aroma of special perfume designed by God. They failed to offer the perfect animals. They did not fear Him nor show any revere to His name.  (Malachi 1:6-8,12-14; 2:1-4)

Malachi 1:11 fulfilled the prophecy 400 years later, what God was looking for the kind of spiritual incense which was worship, praise and adoration in the Spirit toward Him. The book of Acts 2 began with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon 120 believers. Their prayers became "the sweet-smelling aroma incense" as they worship God in new prayer languages the believers had not been taught before.

Thousands of people from other nations came to celebrate Passover and to join the annual festival of Pentecost at Jerusalem. The people who lived in Jerusalem heard the powerful noise that came from the Upper Room where 120 disciples were speaking in different languages. Multitude came together and some groups were surprised to hear their own languages from where they were born from other nations and that from the disciples who lived in the area of Galilee, only know two languages, Hebrews and Greek.

There were about fourteen nations from Asia, Media, Rome and Crete, where people came from with their own languages plus the Greek language. Peter saw them being confused and amazed at the disciples speaking their languages about the wonderful works of God. They asked what does this means.

Then Peter stood up and gave the answer to what God was doing (Acts 2:14-42). The key verse 39 was God’s promise and it fits well with Malachi 1:11 that 3,000 souls were saved. They came from nations, East and West and they honored God with their prayer offering which became an incense to God as they were filled with the Holy Spirit. Since then God’s Spirit is still moving today. Are you being filled with the Holy Spirit? Let your praise become as incense to Him.

Song: Let Our Praise to You Be As Incense

Let our praise to You be as in-cense.

Let our praise to You be as pil-lars of Your throne.

Let our praise to You be as in-cense

As we come be-fore You and wor-ship You alone,

As we see You in your splen-dour

As we gaze up-on Your majesty,

As we join the hosts of an-gels,

And pro-claim together Your holiness.

Ho-ly, ho-ly, ho-ly, ho-ly to the Lord.

(Brent Chambers, Praise Chorus Book by Maranatha! Music)

Fear of the Lord (5/19-21)

19-21 May 2015 - Fear of the Lord – Manna by Dorothy Callies

Psalm 111:10 KJV, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have they all that do His commandments: His praise endureth forever.”

Is it difficult to grasp what exactly is the meaning, “Fear of the Lord”? New Century Version gives a clear interpretation: “Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord; those who obey His orders have good understanding. He should be praised for ever.”

Another good one from New Living Translation says, “Reverence for the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. The rewards of wisdom come to all who obey Him. Praise His name forever!”

There was a question from Revelation 15:4 “Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name?” And the answer was: “For Thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee: for Thy judgments are made manifest.”

Have you ever wonder why was it so important to have the “Fear of the Lord”? What would God do to them that have not shown any respect to the Lord at all? There was one internet I choose a few examples to read and then to appreciate what the “Fear of the Lord” meant.

It begins with Galatians 6:7 “Be not deceived; God is not mocked; whatsoever a man sow, that shall he also reap.” Here are some men and women who mocked God … [Dorothy: And who had NO “FEAR OF GOD” in them. The internet had eight, I only had room for four.]

John Lennon in 1966 quoted, “Christianity will end, it will disappear. I do not have to argue about that. I am certain. Jesus was okay, but his subjects were too simple, today we are more famous than Him.” Lennon, after saying that the Beatles were more famous than Jesus Christ, LENNON WAS SHOT SIX TIMES.

Tancredo Neves (President of Brazil). During the Presidential campaign, he said if he got 500,000 votes from his party, not even God would remove him from Presidency. SURE HE GOT THE VOTES, BUT HE GOT SICK A DAY BEFORE BEING MADE PRESIDENT, THEN HE DIED.

The man who built the Titanic. After the construction of Titanic, a reporter asked him how safe the Titanic would be. With an ironic tone he said: “Not even God can sink it.” THE RESULT; YOU ALL KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO THE TITANIC.

Marilyn Monroe, the Actress. She was visited by Billy Graham during a presentation of a show. He said the Spirit of God had sent him to preach to her. After hearing what the Preacher had to say, she said: ‘I don’t need your Jesus.’ A WEEK LATER, SHE WAS FOUND DEAD IN HER APARTMENT.

Heartbreaking, isn’t it? Inspiration came to me to sing and pray: “Teach me to pray, Lord! Teach me to pray! Thou art the Potter, I am the Clay. Mould me and make me after Thy will, While I am waiting; Yielded and still. Teach me to pray, Lord! Teach me to pray! Wounded and weary, Help me, I pray! Power all power surely is Thine! Touch me and heal me, Savior divine!” Words changed (Have Thine Own Way, Lord to “Teach me to pray, Lord!”) [Have Thy Own Way, Lord! written by Adelaide Addison Pollard]

He Has Made Me Glad (5/16-18)

16-18 May 2015 - He Has Made Me Glad – Bread Box by Dorothy Callies

Psalm 92:4 “For Thou Lord, has made me glad through Thy work: I will triumph in the works of Thy hands.”

There’s a song that fits this verse well, He has made me glad. Why is this important to sing this song? Have you ever look back and try to understand God’s way of placing you in a special home; why He brought certain people and circumstances into and out of your lives; why He permitted difficulties and pain; why He took you to different places and put you in various jobs?

In my own life, I have seen God’s plan that has always brought good results from many things whether they are good or bad. With the psalmist, Psalm 92:4 “The Lord has made me glad,” has taught me to see how often God has helped, directed, and managed the outcomes or results so faithfully.

Psalm 111 tells about the Lord’s wonderful works and how He has promised that He will never leave us nor forsake us. So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear.’ (Heb. 13:5-6) With the promise of God’s presence and help, we would sing, “He has made me glad.”

Song: He Has Made Me Glad

I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart,

I will enter His courts with praise,

I will say this is the day that the Lord has made,

I will rejoice for He has made me glad,

He has made me glad, He has made me glad,

I will rejoice for He has made me glad,

He has made me glad, He has made me glad,

I will rejoice for He has made .. me .. glad ….

(Inspiring Choruses, author unknown)

Dorothy: What this means to me? I just had surgery done on May 12^th and I struggle with discomfort of fistula plug, but I am all right. I came to this verse and the Lord has taught me to practice this song to focus on Him, the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Benefits (5/13-15)

13-15 May 2015 - The Benefits - Bread Box by Dorothy Callies

Psalm 103:2 “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”

What are the benefits we should not forget what the Lord has done?

1. Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; [Ps. 103:3]

2. Who healeth all thy diseases;

3. Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; [Ps. 103:4]

4. Who crowneth thee with loving kindness and mercies;

5. Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; [Ps.103:5]

6. So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s

You know, sometimes we are told not to eat too fast. Why? If we eat slowly, we would be able to enjoy the meal much more. The same apply to reading God’s Word, take the time to savor God’s Word. Psalm 119:103 “How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”

What are the benefits of delighting in the rich food of Scripture?

A daily meal of God’s Words helps to keep anxiety, pride, fear, and temptation from plaguing our undernourished hearts and strengthens us for a victorious journey. The Word gives us wisdom and understanding and divine healing. The Word helps us restrain our feet from evil. Just as our digestive systems gives food to our bodies, God’s Word, when digested, nourishes our minds, our emotions, and our will. Like the Psalm 119:103 says, “How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”

Psalm 68:19 KJV, “Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our Salvation.” Rather than grabbing the Word on the run just before dashing out the door, it’s important to read it at a time and in a place where we can really fellowship with God.

Prayer: Thank You, Father, for the gift of Your Word. Please forgive us for the times when we’ve rushed through reading without taking the time to savor the richness of its meaning. Help us to listen to Your voice through Your Word. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen!

Song: Friendship with Jesus

Friendship with Jesus,

Fellowship divine;

Oh, what blessed sweet communion,

Jesus is a friend of mine.

Song: Does Jesus Care? (5/10-12)

        Song: Does Jesus Care?

1. Does Jesus care when my heart is pained

Too deeply for mirth (joyful) and song;

As the burdens press,

    And the cares distress,

And the way grows weary and long?

Chorus:

O yes, He cares; I know He cares,

His heart is touched with my grief;

When the days are weary,

    The long night dreary,

I know my Savior cares.

2. Does Jesus care when my way is dark

With a nameless dread and fear?

As the daylight fades

   Into deep night shades,

Does He care enough to be near? (Chorus)

3. Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed,

To resist some temptation strong?

When for my deep grief

   I find no relief,

Though my tears flow all the night long? (Chorus)

4. Does Jesus care when I’ve said good bye

To the dearest on earth to me,

And my sad heart aches

   Till it nearly breaks,

Is it aught (nothing) to Him? Does He see? (Chorus)

   [Written by Frank E. Graeff and music by J. Lincoln Hall)

Does Jesus Care? Devotion (5/10-12)

10-12 May 2015 - Does Jesus Care? – Devotion by Dorothy Callies

1 Peter 5:7 “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”

On May 7^th, I couldn’t sleep at night so I checked my stack of collections. I found this special devotion that touched my heart, but I’m not sure who the author was. I would like to quote the exact words.

In his book, Lectures to My Students, Charles Haddon Spurgeon devoted a chapter to “The Minister’s Fainting Fits,” warning his students of the dangers of discouragement and depression in the ministry. The chapter begins: “Fits of depression come over the most of us . . . The strong are not always vigorous, the wise not always ready, the brave not always courageous, and the joyous not always happy.”

The observation is perfectly illustrated by Rev. Frank Graeff, the Methodist minister who wrote this hymn. Frank was born in 1860, in northeastern Pennsylvania. When he entered the ministry, one of his greatest assets was his cheerful disposition. While pastoring in the Philadelphia area, he was dubbed the “Sunshine Minister” because of his radiant personality. He had a special way with children, who were drawn to his simple faith and perpetual smile.

But as Spurgeon said, “the joyous are not always happy.” A series of heartbreaks shattered his spirits, and Frank Graeff found himself in the unfamiliar valley of deep depression and despondency. His gloom became as great as the bliss he had previously enjoyed. At length, he collapsed into the Everlasting Arms and found himself singing Joseph Scriven’s old hymn:

        What a friend we have in Jesus, / All our sins and griefs to bear/

               What a privilege to carry, / Everything to God in prayer . . .        

The truth of 1 Peter 5:7 suddenly took hold of him: “. . . casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” Out of that experience, Frank wrote, “Does Jesus Care?” with its series of commonly asked questions, followed by this resounding reply:

            O yes, He cares; I know He cares; / His heart is touched with my grief;

            When the days are weary, the long nights dreary, / I know my Savior cares.

How do we cast our cares on the One who cares for us? The secret is found in the word CAST:

·         Commit your burden to the Lord. Give it over to Him who cares even more than you do, and who has the power to do what you cannot.

·         Ask for His help in prayer. Philippians 4 tells us to be anxious about nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, to let our needs be known to the Lord.

·         Search the Scriptures. God has a promise for every need.

·         Trust Him. For He does care for you.

Dorothy: What does this means to me? A few days ago, I noticed the small depression was starting to creep into my soul. I wasn’t sure what’s up with that until I read this devotion tonight. My dear friends, if you are going through the depression time, I pray that after reading this devotion, may your spirits be lifted up and that creeping depression be gone in the name of Jesus. And singing the song will lift you up into the Presence of God, into the Everlasting Arms of Jesus.

Grace Abound (5/7-9)

07-09 May 2015 - Grace Abound – Bread Box by Dorothy Callies

2 Cor. 9:8 KJV, “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you …”

The word, abound means to be present in large numbers; 2: to be filled or abundantly supplied like a stream of abounding in fish. To remind us what grace means. I chose “special favor.” God is able to make “a special favor” with abundantly supplied toward you. God will give you more than enough!

The question is: Does it stop there? No, there’s more. 2 Cor. 9:8 goes on to say, “that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things.”  Sufficiency means enough to fill a need or to meet one’s need. We hold on to His Word that God always have enough for us and meet our needs. Thank you Lord!

Is that enough? No, there’s more. 2 Cor. 9:8 goes on to say, “may abound to every good work.”  You will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. Whatever you share with others, God will abundantly supplied your every need. Especially when we pray for others to be healed, God will healed you as well. It does feels good when we pray together and share together!

Prayer: Thank you heavenly Father for Your Word minister to us and remind us that You are still our Abba who will generously provide all we needs. Even grace in time of our pains which teaches us to have fellowship with Christ’s suffering. Every time, we suffered, we remember Christ suffered and allow the peace and anointing of the Holy Spirit be upon our bodies and be healed in Jesus’ name, we pray, amen!

Dorothy: When I was working on this bread box this morning, I noticed Tony was sitting on the chair and I asked him what’s up. The newspaper hasn’t arrived so I clicked the TV to Trinity Broadcast Networking, devotional program for Tony to watch. To my surprised, this preacher was quoting 2 Corinthians 9:8 this morning on May 7^th while I was working on it. Amazing Grace! I watch a bit! It was good!

So let’s trust God who will generously provide all we need!

Song: His Grace Is Sufficient for Me

Many times I’m tired and tested

as I traveled day by day;

Often I meet with pain and sorrow,

and there’s trouble in the way.

But I have the sweet assurance

        that my soul the Lord will lead,

And in Him there is strength for every need.

Chorus:

Oh, His grace is sufficient for me,

And His love is abundant and free;

And what joy fills my soul,

just to know, just to know

That His grace is sufficient for me!

       (Mosie Lister, Sing His Praise)

Step by Step (5/4-6)

04-06 May 2015 - Step by Step – Bread Box by Dorothy Callies

Psalm 37:23 KJV, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” NLT: “The steps of the godly are directed by the Lord. He delights in every details of their lives.”

The word, step means a rest for the foot in going up and down like a stair. 2: a movement made by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere 3: a way of walking.

The person in whom God delights is one who follows God, trust Him, and tries to do His will. God watches over and makes firm every step that person takes. The word, delighted means highly pleased; to take great pleasure; to give joy or satisfaction to; please greatly. Can you imagine that God is very happy to work with us?

1 Samuel 2:9 NLT, “He will protects his godly ones, but the wicked will perish in darkness. No one will succeed by strength alone.”

Psalm 40:2-3 NLT, “He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. 3) He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what He has done and be astounded. They will put their trust in the Lord.”

Psalm 147:11 NLT, “Rather, the Lord’s delight is in those who honor Him, those who put their hope in His unfailing love.”

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You so much for Your words tells us that You delights in every details of our lives. Even when we have problems You taught us to keep our eyes on You. You taught us to trust Your promises that You will do the work inside of us, something we don’t see that needs to be changed to receive the fruits of the Spirit. Thank You that you are with us every step of the way. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen

Song: Step by Step

Step by step I’ll follow Jesus,

Hour by hour I’m in His care,

Day by Day He walks beside me,

Thru the year I’ll know He’s there.
He can still the mighty tempest,

He can calm the troubled sea,

He the waters trod (walk),

He’s the Son of God,

He’s the One who always walks with me.

(Percy Crawford, Let’s Sing)

Happy May First! Trust in the Lord & Do Good! (5/1-3)

01-03 May 2015 - Trust in the Lord and Do Good! – Bread Box by Dorothy

Psalm 37:3 “Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.” NLT: “Trust in the Lord and do good then you will live safely in the land and prosper.”

References: Deut. 30:20 NLT, “Choose to love the Lord your God and to obey Him and commit yourself to Him, for He is your life.” Psalm 62:8 NLT, “O my people, trust in Him at all times. Pour out your heart to Him for God is our refuge.”

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, we delight ourselves in You, Lord and you will give us the desires of our heart. We commit our ways unto You, Lord; we trust also in You and You shall bring it to pass (meaning You will answer our petitions that we request of You).

You will bring forth Christ’s righteousness as the light upon us. We rest ourselves in You Lord, and wait patiently for You. We will not worry when we see that others have prosper in their ways because their hearts were only thinking of evil deeds.

We will remember that someday the meek shall inherit the earth and we will delight ourselves in the abundance of peace. We look forward for Christ’s coming. Your Words we have hid in our hearts that we may not stray away from You.

We thank You, Abba for placing the desires of our hearts when we delight ourselves in You and that You will set out to fulfill our needs. For it is You that worked in our hearts to keep our eyes fixed upon Jesus who is the author and the finisher of our faith. And with His stripes we are healed! In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen! [Reference Prayers from Phil. 2:13; Ps. 37:4-7,11; Ps. 119:11; Is. 53:5; Heb. 12:2]

Song: The Joy of the Lord is Thy Strength

The joy of the Lord is thy strength

And He is thy life.

The joy of the Lord is thy strength

And He is thy life.

He giveth us the victory

when our hearts are filled

with praises to Thee.

The joy of the Lord is thy strength

          And He is thy life.

(Inspiring Choruses)