Look Around.. Housefires

 https://youtube.com/watch?v=yjWszwxjusU&si=xELWRHkXku3o7Mrm

Encountering joy has nothing to do with a fake smile or pretending your ok.  Joy comes from trusting God at his Word.  Joy has nothing to do with our circumstances or what we're going through, but everything that has to do with Jesus.  You can never truly enjoy Christmas until you look up to God and say,  . I have received your Christmas gift. Jesus is Joy.  Slow down and look up.  Like Paul wrote in prison... Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice....  Tap into something deeper and that is unshakable. Hold onto Jesus and find joy.

Luke 2: 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.

Thank you Father for this gift that brought us everlasting life and joy. 

Kim D..mvdevotional.blogspot.com

What a gift.. Red Rock Worship

 https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q0Ht_OGeYHw&si=XIt6bmXzcgyYCbq_

Do you ever wonder what people see in you when you spend time with them? I do. I pray that they see joy. I pray that I have a spirit of encouragement. I pray that I leave them with a smile. I pray that they feel more positive in anything that they may be going through. That's the spirit of my Jesus and I pray to shine that.  Christmas can be a tough time for many. The loss of loved ones.  Loved ones who are dealing with sickness. Some just miles away from the ones that they would like to be with but can't.  Everyone has a spirit about them.  Try to be sensitive of it.  May God's spirit in us release the oil of joy. May they see Jesus.

Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord is on me....

..mvdevotional.blogspot.com

Kim D

Open over us.. Stephany Gritzinger

 https://youtube.com/watch?v=1kCfA6W-zyA&si=P9DqG5Ic98OZf8nI

 What do we give a God that just keeps giving? One Who gave it all so we can have eternal life with Him.  This life is but a vapor. And the older I get, the quicker it's going.  

Open the eyes of our heart Lord, and help us to see you. To become one with You in all we say, do, and how we think. 

Sweet  Jesus.  When we give you access to our heart, You give us access to all You are.  What more could we ask for.

Psalm 51:10-12

Create in me a pure heart, O God,
    and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
11 Do not cast me from your presence
    or take your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation
    and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

 Thank you Father God for opening heaven up to us through the way of your Son Jesus Christ. It is up to us how we step into your Holy presence.

 May you be glorified through our lives..

Kim D...mvdevotional.blogspot.com

Confidence.. Sanctus Real

 https://youtube.com/watch?v=KA9kSBv1QrI&si=Mw1iAsxwMlkaN7QK

Hoping that these 3 scriptures will help you as they have helped me, and continue to help me as I wait on Him for answered prayer.  Waiting is one of God's favorite tools to get our attention. He's in it with us, and keeping watch over us. So many we read about in the Bible waited for things.  But it's also the things that they continue to do in the waiting. David, Noah, Abraham and Sarah, Paul, even Jesus waited 30 years for His ministry to begin.  Knowing that God asked even Jesus to wait. What makes me think I can skip waiting for anything I am praying for. There is no shortcut for what God uses to build our Faith and character. Are we looking more like Jesus in the waiting? Are we praying for others? Or are we just looking at our own issues instead of seeing where we can also be an encourager for someone else? 

Reading 3 different scriptures today.  Psalm 121:7-8 on how the Lord keeps watch over us. Psalm 34:8,  Taking refuge in the Lord and seeing that He is good. Psalm 27:13-14  Remaining confident of the Lord's goodness as you wait on Him..

For Your glory Lord

Kim D..mvdevotional.blogspot.com

The narrow way. Stephanie Gretzenger

 https://youtube.com/watch?v=ob2Wxc4pgyE&si=qCv5wn5v9NTxJ2NU

The lyrics of this song are powerful.  " Lead me, teach me, keep me from wandering." Psalm 119:10.  That's what I ask of Him.

“I will reward them” God promises a long life to the person who trusts Him and loves Him. It could be here on earth, it could be in eternity. This verse is a promise that secures our future but it also starts now. “and give them my salvation”

Psalm 91:14-16

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."

 I can't walk this narrow road that Jesus asks of me without Him leading me and guiding me. I need to be taught.  He gave us all a Helper. The Holy Spirit,  always making intercession for us.Romans 8:26. We have Jesus, Who is seated at the right hand of His Father supporting us. Can it get any better than that? You can try fighting battles on your own.  Trying to understand things on your own. Not me, I choose the power of this team.  The Holy Trinity.  It's the only thing that keeps me on the right path, and in a peacefull, positive mindset,  1 Corinthians 2:16

 We have the Bible. The Living Word that speaks to us daily. It's our choice to pick it up and be filled up by it. Or we can choose like so many others to be led by our own understanding of things. My question is, how is it going for you so far if you are not seeking Him through his word?  There are so many ups and downs in life. Watching the horror on the news, politics, all can leave you pretty frustrated. Health issues, family issues, parenting problems, we have a Helper. He wants to be called on.

Every day I speak to Him throughout my day. I need Him. He wants me to call on Him in all my questions, dicision making, everything! He wants to be involved. He will keep you on that narrow road.  Sadly, it's the road less traveled.

 For your glory Lord always..

Kim D..mvdevotional.blogspot.com

The struggle. Zach Williams

 https://youtube.com/watch?v=e3DFQ75CpHc&si=7i8aokYhI04gdCJm

 Wow!!! These lyrics are so powerful! 

There is such an advantage of believing God's Word, in that we don't have to learn by hard experience the destructive results of addictions.  If we don't call out in repentance and for the Lord's help, these addictions can kill you. It can cut your life short.  The enemy is a liar and he wants to cut your life short, John 10:10.

 Are you tired and torn? Are you at the point where you can't take it anymore?  Do you go to substances to make you feel better? All God wants is for us to seek Him. Return to Him. You will find all that you need to fill that empty spot. Jeremiah 3: 21-22 ..." Return, faithless people, I will cure you of backsliding."  Our world glorifies the thrill of partying, wealth, competition, sexual pleasure, and ignores the sin that is so often associated with these thrills.  Such a deception. Most people can't see this until they are destroyed by it.

Jeremiah 4: 1-3  "If you will return, O Israel, return to me.... Break up your unplowed ground and do not sow among thorns. Circumcise yourselves to the Lord circumcise your hearts,"...  Whatever addiction we hold onto. Whatever idle it is. That deception will keep our hearts hardened. It's a choice to stay here.  Or seek Jesus through the written Word to break those chains. His Word is alive. IT'S LIFE! Then the hardened heart becomes receptive to the truth,  breaking up the unplowed ground. Change begins here.

 So if you're weary, if you're worn. If you can't take it anymore. Then pick up the Bible. It can save you from destroying your life here. But most importantly, you will spend all eternity when this life is over with our Lord and Savior and all our loved ones who have put their Faith in Jesus Christ forever and ever.

  I know the truth of what addictions can do. I lost the love of my life, my husband way too early.  But the peace I have is knowing that I will see him one day. He put his Faith in Jesus Christ.

 I pray this sets someone free before its too late.  I know people say when my times up it's up. But we can also help that time to come sooner by making horrible choices. Don't kid yourself. These kind of addictions will wear your health out at an early age. Alcohol, pills, whatever substance you turn to for comfort there is one who is always waiting with open arms. Turn to Jesus Christ. 

Kim D

Holy Forever.. Jenn Johnson

 https://youtube.com/watch?v=ybzr6M5z1ZI&si=iTHzA7j5Rpz1wq41

Reading Isaiah chapter 55. This is so packed with a beautiful Word for us.  Versus 1 through 6..  Food cost money, lasts only a short time and meets only our physical needs. But God offers us free nourishment that feeds our soul. We get it by coming to Him, by listening to Him, by seeking and calling on Him.  Salvation is freely offered, but we have to nourish our souls. Our soul is our inner being. Filled with emotions of all kinds. God's word sooths our souls.  His word continues to change us inwardly. Spiritually we would starve without his word, just as we would physically die without food. Verse 6 of this chapter,  Seek the Lord while he may be found.. Where do you find Him? This made me look back at Isaiah chapter 35 verse 8..   the Way of Holiness.... That's what all His children should be after.

 That is why Jesus tells us in John 7: 37-38, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.".. 

If you've been forgiven and if you've been redeemed
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
And if you walk in freedom, if you bear His Name
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
Sing the song forever and amen

Thank You Lord Jesus

Kim D

God I Look to You. Jenn Johnson

 https://youtube.com/watch?v=dEubLmNPxwg&feature=share

How do we see Jesus? I just don't see Him as a good teacher. But as my Lord and Savior. My healer, provider, my peace, my strength, my hope......

Draw near to Him and allow Him to touch you. He can, and will, give you a fresh vision for life. 

I absolutely love the word of God and when you read it again, and again different things jump out at you. That's because the word is so alive. I never took notice the scripture says the blind men's vision was restored.  Meaning they once did see.  They also realized that He was Lord, not just a great teacher. He was healer.

 We can all at times lose our spiritual sight.  Disappointment, discouragement, heartache. Has something stolen your spiritual vision and hope?  We need to remind ourselves of Who He is and who we are IN HIM.  Then ask Him for a fresh touch of awakening and spiritual vision. 

Matthew 9: 27 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”28 When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?”“Yes, Lord,” they replied.29 Then he touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith let it be done to you”; 30 and their sight was restored.

 Touch us Lord as only you can.

Kim D

Monday morning faith SEU worship

 https://youtube.com/watch?v=PdLyaN_a1wI&feature=share

 Just like any love relationship. You want to spend all the time that you can with that person.  How do you really get to know someone if you don't spend a lot of time with them?

  I love the lyrics of this song. How do you get through the rough in life on just Sunday morning church service?  Hell isn't scared of just Sunday Faith.  What makes darkness run is a,  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Faith.

I love what I read today and the definition of meditate. It's the same word as rumination... A term used for describing what cows do with their cud.  Cows will eat a mouthful of grass, chew it up and swallow it, vomit it back up and go through the same process. This is the exact idea behind the word meditate. God intends for us to look at a passage, chew on it, study it inside and out and then do it all over again. Joshua chapter 1 verse 8, "The book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will have good success."....  God never intended for us to have a casual relationship with Him.  That is all you will get from casual Bible reading.  He desires an intimate relationship with us. That's giving Him the time that He deserves.  The One who gives us breath every day and opens our eyes every morning to a new day. Love on Him through His word. His word is Who He is. Always ask the Holy Spirit to give you the wisdom to define the scriptures correctly. We study for knowledge. He gives us the wisdom.

 All glory to the King of kings. It's everyday I need you Lord.

Kim D

God I look to You. Jenn Johnson

 https://youtube.com/watch?v=dEubLmNPxwg&feature=share

There are certain things in our lives that we can't change.  Things that cause pain, fear, disappointment.  Jesus, You use these things to transform our hearts and our perspective, and to bring you glory. Lord,  You are what gives our lives meaning and joy. Help us to fix our eyes on You. You came so we could not just live life.  But live it abundantly. Thank You that You came to give us life in all its fullness. The enemy comes to steal. So please protect my heart,  my mind,  my thoughts.  It takes time, and it's not always easy. But as we keep our eyes fixed on You, our perspective and feelings change for the better. John 10:10

Thank You Jesus for life, and a chance to share all You are with others. 

Kim D

Known by Love Chris McClaren

 How will we share the great Words we have to others.. "In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, WALK".... I never really noticed this in this passage. But today it stuck out.  This is a story about a crippled man from birth who was being carried to the temple gate called beautiful. He was put there every day to beg. Acts 3: 4-6 "Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, "Look at us!". So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.  Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk."   What really stuck out to me was Peter saying, look at us! What are we thinking we really need?  What are the things we are looking at to bring us pleasure? Money can't buy what Jesus has to give.  Peter gave him something so much better than money. Jesus Christ is what we need.  

God's word tells us in 2 Corinthians chapter 5 verse 18, "All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation"...  Wherever people need God, He stands ready to be used by us.  God has entrusted, and empowered us to shine his light and show his love to a broken world, and broken relationships.  Help others to the arms of Jesus Christ.

 Lord Jesus, help us to speak Your Word with authority and conviction. Gives us eyes to see those that sit in pain and depression. Help us to be that vessel to lift their eyes to You.

 I love you lord.  All for your glory.

Kim D...mvdevotional.blogspot.com

https://youtu.be/Iow-9bLo3tU  Known by love

Reason I sing..Phil Wickham

 https://youtu.be/w9UHWFuHUt8

  Does the time for Christ's return seem to be approaching very soon? No one really knows. Are there scriptures, things that have been prophesied to give us some awareness, yes. If you are not in the word, you would just think that things are just getting really bad. When it's really signs that the day is approaching.  Are you ready for that day? Are you worried about all the things that you see on the news? Its all written. We are watching History unfold. Even those of us who are in the word and have some understanding of what has been prophesied, it can still be heartbreaking.  I say this because I worry about family members and friends who might not be  saved. 

 If you've put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior,  you have everything to sing about.  I can't be silent, and either should you be.  The world is screaming. We should scream louder. We should live a life that testifies about His grace and mercy.  A Savior who calls us friend. A Savior Who died for us while we were yet sinners. Romans 5: 6-8 " You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."... 

God loved and died for us before we even turned to Him.  That's something I cannot take lightly. I can't even wrap my head around it.

 So for the cross that He bore, and the debt that He paid. For the victory He won over death and the grave. I will forever sing.

 This world can bring all it wants to, and it will. But it will also come to an end.  I pray you understand what's happening.  Jesus already has victory. We are part of His story that one day, maybe soon,  is coming to an end. Are you ready for that day?

For Your glory Lord

Kim D

Enough.. Chris Tomlin

 https://youtu.be/87Ig-lnWjzQ

  I love sharing my experiences through blogging, and especially when a song pops up as soon as I get in my car after the experience.

 I was at the gym and a gentleman who knows me very well, knows my love for the Lord. But I guess he doesn't understand what being truly satisfied is. We talk all the time. But this time he was a little more forward.  He said to me... "You always smell so good." I said... "Thank you." He said.... "You need someone to love you." I said... "I do, and pointed up." He said... "No, I mean flesh." I said... "The love I have from the Lord is stronger than love from the flesh." He said... "don't you like to hug?".. I said... "Of course I do. I hug all my friends", and hugged him.  I said... "But I really get great long lasting hugs from my littlest grandson."  We both laughed.  He said... "You need more than that."  I said.... "Oh NO I don't. My Jesus is enough and totally satisfies." He said.. "Well, since we are friends can I have your number.?"  I said.... "Maybe when Jesus is your enough, I might think about it." He laughed and walked away. 

He's a nice looking man. Has an awesome job as an anesthesiologist. But ladies, let Jesus be your enough before anything else. I know that I know, if the Lord wants me to be with someone again,  He will make it perfectly clear. 

 One of my favorite stories in The Bible  is of the samaritan woman in John chapter 4 versus 7 through 26. Read it. She was never satisfied until she met Jesus. That's how powerful His love is. He will sweep you right off your feet, right at that moment. You will never be the same again. You will never search for love in different areas or substances.

 All for Your glory Lord. 

Kim D

You define me. Kim Walker

 https://youtu.be/RaR39AUUMLo

 Transformed.. Transforming.. Transgender.. True transformation is in Jesus Christ alone.  That's where our identity is found. Problem is, too many peoples eyes are blinded and minds are deceived.  2 Corinthians 3:18, "And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being TRANSFORMED into His likeness with every increasing glory, which comes from the lord, who is the Spirit.  The truth about Christ, is it transforms us morally as we understand and apply it. As we deepen our knowledge by spending time with Jesus, in His Word, in fellowship with others,  in church, our knowledge deepens, and the Holy Spirit helps us to change. 

 Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6: 6-8..Problem is, many parents today are not teaching their children, or even leading their children in the way that they should go because they don't even have that relationship with Jesus themselves. If they did, we wouldn't have so many confused children in not knowing their identity at a very young age.  At a young age, parents are allowing their children to be whatever they want to be. This is so sad, and parents falling into the lie of the enemy and not even knowing they are.  And before you think I'm judging. Read the scriptures above. It's His words, not mine.  Speaking God's word is not judging. 

Colossians 2:6-9,  This scripture speaks of receiving Christ as  Lord of your life. It is the beginning of life. But you must be rooted, and built up, and strengthened in the faith. This is done by spending time with Him.  The more time you spend with Jesus, the more you know that you're Identity is in Him. 

 Now before you get really ticked off at me. Let me tell you, I have many gay friends. I even have gay relatives.  I love them. I pray for them daily. Hoping that 1 day their eyes will be unveiled. I will never encourage what they are doing. I will only point them to the truth. Because only the truth can set a person free, John 8: 31-32. 

My heart breaks for what I see on the news. I know God's heart must be torn apart.  He loves his creation. He loves you and me so much, He sent His Son to die for our sins and set us free. He is the Creator Who made you either male or female. He was not confused when He made you.  Confusion is from the enemy. 

 Lord, may you always be glorified.  I write out of obedience to You.  Also for those that I love and I am praying for.

Kim D

Living sacrifice. Brandon Lake

 https://youtu.be/KqS-bxXz1co

Romans 121-5.. 1  Corinthians 15:31... Galatians 2:20-21

 Set us a blaze oh Lord.  We should offer nothing less than what you ask of us.

Every morning I wake up to new life. But then again, I die daily. Isn't that what these scriptures mean?

 Some of us who follow Christ and call ourselves christians, have gone through all the steps of saying the right words, being baptized, but yet have not surrendered everything. Letting Him have full charge of our life. But we only want to give Him bits and pieces. Can you imagine if He only gave us bits and pieces of Himself?  

The word tells us, a living sacrifice. That's what surrender is. We can call ourselves christians, be baptized, but we can't call him Lord, if He is not Lord over every area of our life. This is what reading the word of God daily does. It cuts like a knife the truth into our soul.  It's supposed to hurt. It kills the flesh. Everything we want to do and think is right.  It's got to hurt to give up our will and surrender to His will, and be changed.

 So if you really want to live, you have to wake up and die daily. There's no other way. I pray that these scriptures help us to see what God is calling all of his followers to do.  We are supposed to be Holy, set apart.  We can't let the secular point of view change the truth of what we know.  We can't even let other christians change our point of view.  We have got to get into the word of God, and that in itself change us.   We are not our own. We have been bought with a price. Thank you Jesus.

Help us Holy Spirit to truly live.  Help us to freely lay down our everything.  That is our true act of worship. 

Kim D

Hallways River Valley Worship

 https://youtu.be/Yse2M75IQjQ

 This song will forever remind me of my Aunt Marie, and the precious time that I had with her the other night in the hospital. She is close to her going home to be with the Lord.  Isn't that something when you know the Lord. No fear of death. Just eyes focused on your new destination Jesus promised.

 We had such great conversation together. We read some Bible verses together. Then she recited some psalms by heart. One of her favorites is Psalm 51. I kid you not. She recited it to me word-for-word. 

 Then she said to me, "Kim,  I have to tell you something." I said, "go ahead Aunt Marie."  She said, " It was the strangest thing. There were 2 people in the "Hallway" and they were saying Jesus over and over again and praying. Some of the prayers they were saying I knew and joined in."  I said,  "what did they look like."  She said, "angels." I told her how beautiful that was to have experienced that. She said to me that she is in such peace.  I knew then it must be getting close.  But only God knows the day in the hour.

So I asked her if she wanted to go home to my moms if they release her from the hospital. My mom is her sister, and they are like 2 pees in a pod. They've lived together now for quite some time.  She said, "I want to go be with Jesus." I said, "Aunt Marie, do you understand what I'm saying? Do you want to go home first with mom and then from there go be with Jesus?"  Then I had to laugh at myself thinking, like we could really arrange that order.  When it's His to take you, it's time. She said, "all I know is I want to go be with Jesus.  I am in such peace." 

 I've lost loved ones that are in relationship with Jesus Christ, and every one of them have been in this peace, that it's almost like their halfway there.

 That's why I love this song so much. Because this life is truly just a hallway to our eternity. Some lyrics: "When I’ve forgotten, this is not the destination. Remind my soul to start recalling.

This is just a hallway on my way home."

 He's prepared for her, and all of us,  the place that He has promised for those who believe. John 14:3. 

 She is 96. She has had beautiful, quality, full of life years. What more could we ask for? 

God has been so good. So faithful.  Like I always say. The only sting to death are for those of us who are left here missing the heck out of our loved ones.

 The most beautiful thing when you are a believer,  is that forever is now, and it just keeps flowing.

 All glory to you Lord God. Thank you for taking such good care of our dear sweet Aunt.  I know your hands are upon my mom.  Strengthening her, and preparing her for her sisters departure.  You will be her peace and strength.

Kim D ..mvdevotional.blogspot.com

Knowing You. Stephany Gritzenger

 https://youtu.be/l_wC29WxfEY

Mark 16:12 " Afterward Jesus appeared in a DIFFERENT FORM  to 2 of them while they were walking in the country."

 I love when you read the word of God and it speaks even clearer.  Every time you read it something different is magnified. The way you see Jesus, and the way I see Jesus may be totally different. There is a big difference between knowing Jesus and knowing about Him.  This is something I am truly experiencing with other christians who have totally different opinions than what the word of God says.

Being saved and seeing Jesus are not the same thing. Many people who have never seen Jesus have received and share in God’s grace. But once you have seen Him, you can never be the same. Other things will not have the appeal they did before.

Spiritual development. It's a choice to continue to either be milk fed, or go after the meat. That's the problem today. Too many christians still being milk fed and not knowing what the truth really is in the Word.  You could make up in your mind what you want it to be. But what God says about a matter is truth. You can't change it. I mean you can if you want to, but you will not grow spiritually.  God's purpose once we were saved was to grow. Then to take the word and make disciples. Not tickle people's ears just to make them feel good. 

Philippines chapter 2.12 "Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose."

 I pray that we are Christ followers and not just fans. Choose to grow.

 For your glory Lord always

Kim D

Hosanna.. Hillsong

 https://youtu.be/hnMevXQutyE

Being it Palm Sunday I started reading John chapter 12 again . I got to verse 10 where the chief priest made plans to kill Lazarus as well as Jesus. Because of what Jesus had done,  raising Lazarus from the dead, more and more people were putting their faith in Jesus.  I really never noticed that before. They wanted to kill Lazarus too, WOW!  Talk about jealousy and control!  Sin  just piling up over control.  They wanted Lazarus dead simply because he was a living witness to Jesus's power.  Unreal!  Then the beautiful next versus..13 Hosanna!  Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the king of Israel! ..  On Palm Sunday we celebrate Jesus Triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. Jesus came to disarm death. Lazarus is proof of that.  Jesus didn't come to kill, but to die.  Jesus had to die before his kingdom could come.  Palm Sunday is good news. Because Jesus has come to disarm and dethrone empires.  Death is defeated.  Praise God, and thank you Jesus.

 May you forever be glorified through our lives.

Kim D

Mercy. Ben Fuller

 https://youtu.be/M0YaFRDsaEc

Read her story... Its ours too.

Joshua 2:1-14.  Rehab was a prostitute.  Can you imagine having a reputation like hers. Sleeping with man after man. Yet she is remembered in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11 verse 31. She is In the hall of fame with all the rest.

 Don't ever think you are too far gone that God's hand can't reach you. His blood covers ALL sin. God can turn anything around. Give Him your past. He is so much bigger than anything we have ever done.

 When you read the story about her, you realize that it was her faith that changed her whole life around. She realized who God was.  A lot of us know God, but we don't want to deal with Him.  We don't want to enter into a relationship with Him.  She was willing to put everything aside. All her fears and her past, and place her trust in God.

   If we want to be delivered from sin, past present and future. It is only through faith in the precious blood of our savior Jesus Christ. By faith, touch the hem of his garment and be saved. 

 The cross was meant for you and me to be free by the mercy and kindness of God.  I know that I am living proof of what the mercy of God can do.

 Thank you Jesus. For your glory always.

Kim D..mvdevotional.blogspot.com

Kim Walker Smith. Brave Surrender

 https://youtu.be/1GugAOSlMuA

Genesis 12:1-4, The Lord had said to Abram, "leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you.".  And this was when he was 75 years old. Can you imagine?

 Letting go, starting a new, can bring on all kinds of emotions.  There are times in all of our lives where God will say,  "Go, then I'll show, and eventually you will know." 

 I could only hope that mine is never as drastic as Abrahams.  Leaving friendships, relationships, family members, wow!

 But knowing God, He is always leading us to a better future whether we understand it at the time or not.  We can always trust His faithfulness. Plus the fact that He knows us better than we know ourselves. He will supply all we need to do what He asks of us.  2 Corinthians 12: 9 " My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect and weakness."......

Maybe it's just that you're holding too tightly to this world and all of its things. These things, that God is trying to fill that space with Himself.  Maybe it's letting go of that wayward teenager. I know I was one.  But the prayers that we pray for our children and grandchildrand, we can bet that they are being heard and answered in His time. Sometimes we have to learn things the hard way.  Maybe it's letting go of hurt and forgiving someone.  Whatever it is trust God.

May God give us the strength to let go of the past. To let go of whatever He is asking of us, so we can move forward in blind obediance with courage.

 For your glory Lord

Kim D

Psalm 23.. Shane and Shane

 https://youtu.be/Mo3HgtT_OiE

 I've been around long enough to lose loved ones who are very dear to me. I always wonder what is going on in their mind. But knowing that the loved ones that I have lost are believers. I truly believe they fight a battle of being torn between 2 worlds. Philippines 1 versus 23 and 24, Even Paul was torn between the 2. We go from what is known , and leaving our loved ones. To the place that we know is true, and written in God's word, that will be for all eternity, John 14:3.  Jesus promised us that in his word. We will go to a place that He has prepared for us. Not preparing, prepared. It's already done and waiting.  With no more pain, no more sickness, no more tears. HEALED!!!!

  But I am sure that it still isn't easy to go. I remember my husband's last tear was hecause he said he would miss us until we meet again. I remember my dad when we went to visit him in hospice care. He told us to go home. He departed that night with Jesus.

The only tears that are cried, are the ones here after they go.  The sting of death is to those of us left here missing our loved ones so greatly. But because of the truth that we know. It makes it just a little bit easier.  We know that we will see them again.

Psalm 23.. We will all travel this Valley of the shadow of death.  When I read this beautiful Psalm, I can only think when it comes time to depart from here, being torn between the 2 worlds. He takes us, and tries to help us lie down and relax in these green pastures.  Showing us all the beauty that awaits us and that our loved ones are not far behind. Psalm 90:4, 2 Peter 3:8.  A-day is like a 1000 years in Gods sight. We need to have that perspective. 

  So if you lost a loved one, or you are losing  a loved one, I pray you find comfort in this Psalm and this song. 

 Lord Jesus, I thank you for everything that my eyes have beheld, as you took our loved ones from here to You.  I saw nothing but peace come over them. Then in time it comes over us. Thank You for being so gracious and faithful.

Kim D

You define me.. Kim walker Smith

 https://youtu.be/RaR39AUUMLo

 Who defines you? What defines you?

 Oh my heart for our children today. So many mental issues are due to the way our society is, but also  parents not being of any help.  Telling them to be whatever makes them happy. Be a boy, be a girl, be a cat, be a dog, be a tree. How sick is our society.  I have seen people set free. So no one can tell me that your truth is your truth. God's truth is truth.

In many families fathers are absent, and even if they are there, they are still absent. Many fathers today sign their kids up for football, baseball, name whatever sport or activity you want.But the most important thing you don't do, is signing your kids up to know Jesus Christ and get them into the church assembly, and go with them. Fun weekends, great vacations, this is all well and good. But you will be held highly accountable for not being the father God has called you to be and created you to be. Mothers who are leading your children. Keep doing what you're doing. You will be highly rewarded.  Most of the boys and girls in jail today are fatherless.  Including no knowledge of their heavenly Father.  I thank God for prison ministries.  What a shame that for some , it takes this to be introduced to Jesus.

Genesis 1:1-27.  God called everything what it was to be, and it was so.  God-created mankind in his own image, male and female. Plants were plants. Fish were fish. You are, and I am made male or female.  I hate to be blunt. But just look below at the plumbing.

 I will end it on this note.  Some of us are mad at the leaders of this nation,when we can't even be the leaders we are supposed to be in our own home.

 Ending with scripture of truth.

 Romans 12:2,  Do not conform to the patterns of this world,  but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans1:28,  Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to their depraved mind. 

My Lord and faithful patient Father. All for your glory. 

Kim D..mvdevotional.blogspot.com.

So will I... Hillsong

 https://youtu.be/GfVd5x9W1Xc

Romans 8:22-23

"We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.  Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the 1st fruits of the spirit, grown inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies."

When a baby is being birthed. The mother groans in pain and new life comes into this world.  When we get old, and sickness comes. We grown with pain to go to a new life. Made hole and healed with our Lord Jesus Christ.

  I love how this passage was explained by a pastor.... All these viruses, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, floods,  senseless murders,  and the fact that they are coming more frequently, is the Earth groaning for new life. 

 God-created this world for His purpose. He created us for His purpose. To worship. Everything he created was beautiful.  All nature and science follow the sound of His voice. 

 The world is decaying and spiritually infected with sin.The God of salvation is chasing down our hearts.  Sometimes it seems so close to his return. But I'm sure they felt that way thousands of years ago.  But like I said. Those things that are written, that he told us would happen more frequently, are happening, Mark 13:5-12 Luke 21:11, Matthew 24:7.

  So whether Jesus comes 1st, or he calls you home, are you ready for new life? Have you received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? 

For Your Glory Lord

Kim D

Beneath the waters.. Hillsong

 https://youtu.be/mTwA3NLEjY4

Are you determined to have your own way in living for God? We will never be free from this trap until we are brought into the experience of the baptism of “the Holy Spirit and fire” (Matthew 3:11). Stubbornness and self-will will always stab Jesus Christ. It may hurt no one else, but it wounds His Spirit... Wow,  When I read this this morning, I thought of so many people who have been baptized. But are they truly in love and commited to Jesus Christ.  Baptism is a symbolic commitment. It's being down with your old life, and up with a new one. Similar to wearing a wedding band and being committed to one. But we see today that people who are married and wear a wedding band does not necessarily mean they are committed to that 1.  They cheat on their spouse and make excuses for it. Same today when people are baptized, they don't live a life committed to the "ONE.".  Are we making excuses for cheating on God? Do other things come before Him? This would make me question. Did I really receive the Holy spirit? " Thou shalt have no other god before me."....  What gets most of our time?

 For your glory Lord

Kim D

Falling in love.. Phil Wickman

 https://youtu.be/YccG57dJVEA

Exodus 20: 2-6... No other gods before me...

 The more I praise Him the more I want to. I just keep falling more and more in love. I don't know how it works. It just does. The more I seek of Him, the more I want of Him.  There truly is nothing that captivates me more.

 I have dreams and places that I would love to see. If it's His will, it will happen. If not, I'm OK with that too. 

 He is my source of freshness and strength each morning.  I am so dependent upon Him, and He has been so faithful. John 3:3,  Being born of the Spirit means much more than we think.  He gives us new vision.  He gives us a never ending supply of the life of God.  Could you really want anything more than that?

 Jesus set me free, and continues to set me free of the things that can hold me in captivity here.  Things like money, pleasure and material possessions can hold you captive.  These things are nice. But they should never take 1st place.  I have learned not to put earthly desires above Spiritual priorities.

 Look what Jesus tells the samaritan woman at the well in John chapter 4:10.  "If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked Him and He would have given you living water."  He satisfies to the utmost! Look at verses 13-14, Jesus says," Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst"....  As you read on in this chapter you see that the woman went through 5 husbands.  How many relationships do we have to go through? How many things do we have to buy? How many vacations do we need to go on?  Fall in love with Jesus and see that only He satisfies to the utmost!

For Your glory Lord

Kim D

Good morning God.. Jessica Mack

 https://youtu.be/njTH3kSXwlg

Every morning you wake it starts. Those thoughts and plans for the day. The enemy always trying to trip you up.  But what a beautiful prayer to rise each morning and asking God to show you His plan. God desires our every waking moment, and so does the enemy, John 10:10.. I choose to give it to God. It always turns out to be a better day.

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Psalm 143:8

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (1 Peter 5:7 ....Lord, please teach me not to hold on to all that frustrates me, makes me uneasy, or stirs up anxiety in my heart. Right now, I choose to throw each concern toward You, entrusting them into Your sovereign care once and for all. When I struggle to release my cares to You, please give me grace to trust You. Help me not to take them back but entrust everything that concerns me to You, knowing You are good and kind and all powerful. Prompt me by Your Spirit the moment I am tempted to retrieve any worry or concern. Thank you for carrying all I cannot. Thank you for loving me, caring for me, and watching over me. Thank you for enabling me to live in Your very real peace. In Jesus’s name, amen.. 

Be blessed .. Kim D

Too good to not believe. Cody Carnes and Brandon lake

 https://youtu.be/SXgpg2AIHKw

Isaiah 30:21, " Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” 

 Truly, I have seen miracles that my mind can't comprehend.  There is beauty in what I can't understand.  He's too good to not believe. We truly have a wonder working God.

 Proverbs 18:21 tells us that life-and-death are in the power of the tongue.  So even if you don't believe it, just say it. Claim it! In the name of Jesus.  This year is going to be the best ever. Our words can help us receive all that God has for us. 

Are you unsure about God's vision for you? Just buy into the truth.  God has a vision for us. 

Picture God in front of you calling you forward. Your moving, but then your not seeing Him there as clearly as you did. Faith tells us that believing is not seeing.  So now picture this. Him behind you.  That voice behind you telling you, "keep moving forward in the direction I am telling you to go."   He will tell you when to turn right or left. He will tell you when to stop. He will tell you when to keep moving. Get very acquainted with the Holy Spirit. Our very present help, Psalm 46:1. 

 We all struggle sometimes with not understanding what God is telling us to do. Just believe that He has a plan. A vision for our life that has been pre planned. It's always good.  Let that shift your prayer into asking God what it is He already has planned.  You may not be clear on all the details. But go with that voice behind you,  and walk in it. Begin to move as He unfolds little by little.  He's too good to not believe. He's not a God of confusion. He will direct your path clearly. As long as you draw near to Him. He will draw near to you and make it clear,  Jeremiah 29:12-13.

 Be a faithful heart to do the next thing that God has told you to do.

 For your glory Lord

Kim D