GOD WANTS US TO BE HAPPY

Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. 13 That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their labor, this is the gift of God

God will give us everything we need and most of the things we want; because His desire is for us to be happy. But, He also wants us to share what we have, so He can give us more. So, He warns us to never trust in our riches, only in the living God, because everything else will fade away.

Father, silence everything around us and the sinners who condemn us for our sins. Lord, turn our eyes upon Your holy Cross. Father, give us happiness and joy that only You can provide. Lord, give us willing Spirits to pursue Your truth and goodness in our lives. Hear our prayer, O'Lord; let us lay aside every weight, stronghold, and the sin that easily ensnares us. Lord, let us run our race with endurance, looking unto You, the author and finisher of our faith, who, for the joy set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at our, Father's right hand. So, a Spirit of hope will fill us with all joy, happiness, and peace in believing, in the Holy Spirit, with His transforming powers. Jesus name Amen 

FATHER HELP US PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES

Matthew 5:43-48 You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you so that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He makes his sun rise on the evil and good and sends rain on the just and the unjust. What reward do you have if you love those who love you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same.

Praying for those who persecute us is one of the most challenging commands we have to obey. But the Word tells us to bless, love, and pray for our enemies. So, we ask ourselves, "how can we pray for someone who has harmed us?" Of course, in the flesh, we can't. But all things are possible through the power of the Spirit working through us. 

Lord, to walk with You, we have to act like You, so help us develop the Fruit that gives us Your character. Lord, today we pray for our enemies, not only to realize and forgive them; but to regain control of ourselves. Lord, baptize us in the Holy Spirit, which gives us strength and courage to forgive and move forward in the name of Jesus. LORD, let Your love flow through us and forgive us for holding on to anything that hinders our prayers, blessings,  and Spiritual growth. We release any unforgiveness, thoughts of revenge, or hateful emotions that can darken our Spirits. Father, give us wisdom as we seek Your knowledge of how to bless, love, and pray for our enemies. So, right now, Lord, we forgive those who: mocked us, persecuted us, lied about us, despitefully used us, or betrayed us. Father, search our hearts and minds and remove all thoughts that are not of You, to give You room to move in a mighty way. Father, let the Holy Spirit speak for us when we do not know what to say. Because this is so hard, Lord, we thank You in advance for victory. In Jesus' name, Amen 🙏

WE ARE A SPECIAL BREED

Matthew  27:55-56 And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:56 Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children.  

Women are a special breed. ❤ Just like the woman in Biblical times (Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and Salome, wife of Zebedee), were there with Christ.  Their faith in Him gave them "fearless devotion, and they stood with Him; when the male Disciples denied Him and ran for their lives.

Father, we ask You to please watch over us. Give us Your strength during these following challenges in our lives. Give us, Your guidance and everlasting love, hold our hands as we walk through this Valley of death. Lord, we thank You for who You are in us, thank You for dwelling in our hearts.  Thank You for mercy, grace, and favor, yes Lord, so much favor. Thank You for ordering our steps around the obstacles that could make us stumble and fall.  Thank You for standing with us during our low moments and providing us the strength we need to overcome.  Lord, let us be capable, intelligent, and virtuous women faithful, diligent, generous, and spiritually strong. Lord, the Father, let us be loving, and excellent wives to our husband's so that they will be able to trust confidently and unreservedly in us. Father, we ask You to help us reflect Your love to each of our children and our children's children. Lord,, help us raise them in Your tender nurture, training, discipline, counsel, and admonition. Lord, we ask You for wisdom as we manage our homes, jobs and show us how to organize our days and be more productive with our time. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.