Good Afternoon - April 02,2025
Good afternoon everyone
43° with rain and some storms off and on.. we didn't get any
of the freezing rain or snow over night.. PTL! Just thought I
would check-in with everyone before I shut down for the day.
I hope this finds you All doing well, and praying for safty for
everyone who may be in the midst of the bad weather.
Blessings and ((hugs))
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“The Church keeps revolving around the
World. When the World should be revolving
around the Church.” ~Creflo Dollar
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Devotional: You Have the Power to Overcome
Acts 1:8
April 02, 2025
Today's Scripture
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.
Acts 1:8
It’s dark out there.
If you had any doubt that our world is broken and fallen, a glance around should relieve you of all uncertainty.
Thus, it’s no surprise that many of God’s people are overwhelmed, pessimistic, and despondent. Some have lost hope and given in to despair. But that is not the appropriate mindset for a child of God. Believers have been given the power to turn things around — for ourselves, for our families, for our communities, and for our country.
I’m talking about heavenly power. Divine power. Supernatural power that changes circumstances and destinies. Power that turns the fate of nations.
Two-thousand years ago, Jesus lived on Earth. He raised the dead, He healed the blind, the lame, and the deaf; He touched the rotting flesh of lepers and healed them. Jesus calmed the violent winds and waves and walked on the waters of the Sea of Galilee.
He ordered demons to come out with a word. He did not interview them or scream at them all night. He spoke a word and they obeyed. He fed multitudes with a boy’s sack lunch and there was enough left over to start a Jewish delicatessen. He turned water into wine at the wedding in Cana. Jesus spoke with such authority that the politically correct crowd was stunned with silence.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the Gospel of Power. There is power in His Word. There is power in His Blood. There is power in His name. There is power in His presence and in His presence is fullness of joy.
Blessing
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. It is God’s will for believers to walk in power. You have the power to overcome the world, the flesh and the devil. Harness His Power as you walk victorious. In Jesus’ mighty name, amen.
Today's Bible Reading:?
Old Testament
New Testament?
Psalms & Proverbs
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Blessings and ((hugs))
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“The Church keeps revolving around the
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Devotional: Only the Blood of Jesus
Only the Blood of Jesus
1 Peter 1:18-19 (NIV?)
It was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.
Silver and gold are seen as precious commodities in our world. These rare and beautiful metals are used to make jewelry we wear on our bodies and items to decorate our homes. They are used as currency and purchased as investments for the future. But Peter says that our redemption from an empty way of life was not bought with such perishable items, as beautiful and valuable as they seem to us. Our redemption was purchased with the blood of Jesus, God’s perfect, sinless Son. Jesus accomplished for us what we would never be able to do for ourselves. We could never accumulate enough money and resources to redeem ourselves. Jesus’ sacrifice on our behalf is without compare. It is the reason we owe Him such a debt of gratitude. It is the reason we love Him and live for Him. It is the reason He deserves our highest praise.
THINK ABOUT IT
“Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him” (Hebrews 9:27-28).
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You that, through the blood of Jesus, I have been redeemed, set apart for You, and made clean in Your sight. I offer myself to You as a living sacrifice, to run with perseverance the race You've marked out for me. Grant me a revelation of Jesus that will change the momentum and trajectory of my life so that, when I come before You, You might be able to say, “Well done.” In Jesus’ name, amen. | |
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Blessings,
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Blessings and ((hugs))
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“The Church keeps revolving around the
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This is all from the Christian Music Festival for this week.
Hope you All enjoyed the IM Letters and the music
May you have a?good rest of the day,
Blessings and ((hugs))
IM Letter by: Christian Letters by Sue-2014
song: Come Worship the Lord
(artist unknown to me)
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IM Letter by: Jake's Creations-2017
song: Come Unto Me
by: the Bishops
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Blessings and ((hugs))
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Praising God and Blessing
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IM Letter by: Jake's Creations-2012
song: Come to Jesus
by: Chris Tomlin
Blessings and ((hugs))
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Praising God and Blessing
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IM Letter by: Jake's Creations-2014
song: Come Now Is The Time To Worship
by: WOW Worship
Blessings and ((hugs))
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~Michigan~USA~
Praising God and Blessing
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Good Afternoon and welcome to the Christian Music Festival.
It's 56°, cloudy and we have storms coming in later today..
Hope this finds you All doing well today, and you're ready to
enjoy some great Christian IM Letters and music..
our 1st IM Letter is by: Debbie's Divine Designs
song: Come Let Us Sing
by: WOW Worship
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Blessings and ((hugs))
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Praising God and Blessing
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Devotional: Jesus Breaks Barriers—Come as You Are!
1 John 5:14
March 30, 2025
Today's Scripture
Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
1 John 5:14
Jesus created quite a ruckus in the Temple after being hailed with a hero’s welcome when He arrived in Jerusalem. He drove out the money changers. He turned over their tables. He reprimanded them sharply. Afterwards, Matthew 21:14 tells us that the blind and the lame came to Him there in that holy place, and He healed them.
That seems fitting to us, the perfect place for Jesus to perform miracles. However, in Jerusalem, tradition dictated that the blind and lame – anyone who had a physical impairment – were not allowed to enter the Temple. Their imperfection denied them the right to be admitted to the very place where they could receive healing.
Jesus broke through the barriers, tore through the tradition to welcome the hurting. Can you imagine the crush of the crowd? Can you see their eager faces? Here, where they had only found rejection and resistance, Jesus reached out to heal blind eyes and lame limbs. Those who had never seen before received their sight. Those who had never walked went running and leaping and praising God. The Temple walls must have resounded with exuberant shouts. Tears of joy and gratitude must have wet their cheeks.
Throughout Scripture, we see Jesus reaching out in welcome: sharing a meal with tax collectors, pulling a child onto His lap, touching a leper, plucking Peter out of the sea, taking a dead girl’s hand, smearing mud on a blind man’s eyes. He welcomed their questions and their complications, their illnesses and infirmities.
He is still reaching, still welcoming. His arms are open. His eyes are smiling. No fear of rejection here. We can boldly approach the throne of grace with full confidence to obtain mercy and grace (Hebrews 4:16). We are surrounded by the spiritually blind, those who have overlooked the important and cannot see what is needful. We are surrounded by the spiritually lame, those who may see what they need but are too hindered to get to it. We can bring them to the throne, too – with full confidence of acceptance and love.?
Blessing
Jesus, thank You for breaking down the walls that stood between us. I am so grateful that Your arms are open, that Your hands are reaching, that Your heart is welcoming, that I am accepted in the Beloved. May I always extend that same welcome to others. In the name of Jesus…Amen.
Today's Bible Reading:?
Old Testament
New Testament?
Psalms & Proverbs
Blessings and ((hugs))
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Devotional: Non-Negotiables - Today with Pastor Allen Jackson
Non-Negotiables
John 14:31 (NIV?)
“I love the Father and … I do exactly what my Father has commanded me.”
Most of us don’t like to be commanded. We’d rather be asked, invited, encouraged, or persuaded. But here is Jesus―water-walking, dead-raising, blind-eye-opening Jesus―describing His life purpose while obediently doing exactly what His Father had commanded Him. Are you willing to accept a commandment from the Lord, exactly, with no invitation to share your opinion and with no concern for your comfort or calendar? Or are you prone to negotiating? When we say, “God, I love You and will serve You, whether I get my way or not,” we will be astounded by the things He will do in us and through us.
THINK ABOUT IT
When we say yes to God, we become part of His work in the world. His incredible plan for us will unfold!
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, I am humbled by Jesus’ example of loving, serving, and obeying You—even in His death on a cross. Help me be like Jesus and obey You, without question or reservation, even when Your plan isn’t clear. I praise You for the mighty things You will do. In Jesus’ name, amen. | |
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Hope you All enjoyed the rainy day Letters,
Have a great day!
Blessings and ((hugs)) ~Terri
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s2s~Rainging In New Orleans
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Devotional: Inviting God to Intervene
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Inviting God to Intervene
Colossians 4:2 (NASB?)
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving.
Being an advocate for the Kingdom of God does not require a theology degree or a platform with a microphone. You simply have to be able to say to someone, “Let’s pray!” and follow it with a one-sentence prayer and an amen. For example, if your neighbor shares their concern for a parent’s health, say, “Let’s pray.” Then bow your head and say, “Lord, please give my friend’s parent health and strength today. Amen.” This works in a company break room or boardroom. It works while sitting in bleachers or standing in a produce aisle. I can only imagine the spiritual breakthroughs we would witness if followers of Jesus became willing to intercede for their friends, neighbors, and coworkers in this way. People would begin to wonder why you care about their problems, and you would have an opportunity to tell them about the love of Jesus and what He means to you. People would change. Churches would change. Then, communities would change. Let’s do it! Let’s pray!
THINK ABOUT IT
Praying invites the Creator of Heaven and Earth into our lives and circumstances. When we pray with others, it displays our trust in God and that we believe He is willing to intervene and help them.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for calling me to be an advocate for Your Kingdom. Give me eyes to see the people around me who need Your help and healing—then help me to be diligent to pray with them and invite You into their circumstances. In Jesus’ name, amen. | |
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