Status Week Sixteen 2010-Psalms

Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge . . . Psalm 57:1

Cast your burden upon the LORD, and He shall sustain you: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. ~Psalm 55:22

The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me- A prayer to the God of my life. ~Psalm 42:8

Let all those who seek You, rejoice and be glad in You; Let such as love Your salvation say continually, "The LORD be magnified!" ~Psalm 40:16

Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the LORD. ~Psalm 31:24

The LORD will give strength to His people; The LORD will bless His people with peace. -Psalm 29:11

Lord Jesus, help me to truly lay down my life and allow You to work through me. Help me to live each moment dependent on You and trusting in You.

COMPLETE SURRENDER

Although I may not understand
The path You’ve laid for me,
Complete surrender to Your will—
Lord, this my prayer shall be. —Sherbert

Our lives are never more secure than when they are abandoned to God.
-Borrowed from the pages of Our Daily Bread

MY PARENTS

Love this picture of my parents...married 4/16/60...I'm thankful for parents who lived out and kept their vows "til death do us part"...over 47 years. So I say thank You God for my parents...thank you Mom and Dad for your love and faithfulness to each other, to/for me, our family, and God. I love you both...I miss you Pop.

Status Week Fifteen 2010

Do you really believe that God is the rewarder of those who seek Him? Do you really believe that God has your best interests at heart? Will you let go, step out, and give Him your entire life?

Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. Thank You that through the darkest times of my life, You have remained faithful and carried me through.

What is the secret of happiness? Be satisfied...be grateful...for what you have, for the love you receive, and for what God has given you.-Rabbi Albert "Reb" Lewis

Judge Declares Prayer Unconstitutional - Here's What You Can Do‏

Last week, Barbara Crabb, a federal judge appointed by former president Jimmy Carter, declared that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional. Bizarrely, she said it is a violation of the First Amendment.

Yet the tradition of national days of prayer goes back to our very first congress and our first president. Just two days after members of Congress passed the First Amendment, they asked President George Washington to declare a national day of thanksgiving and prayer. In response to this request from Congress, President Washington, less than a week after passage of the First Amendment, issued just such a proclamation on October 3, 1789.

From a merely historical point of view, this makes it clear that it is preposterous to suggest that there is anything unconstitutional about a national day of prayer. Judge Crabb seems dangerously unaware of American history and the true meaning of the First Amendment, which was designed to protect freedom of religious expression, not stamp it out.

On Thursday, May 6, I invite you to participate in Meet At City Hall from 12:20 pm to 12:40 pm during the National Day Of Prayer. At thousands of city halls across the country, individuals will gather to pray for a moral rebirth in our country. The National Day of Prayer is an annual event established by an act of Congress which encourages Americans to pray for our nation, its people and its leaders.

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Status Week Fourteen 2010

Father, my prayer and desire is to be a good man, a man after Your own heart. I know that a good man's steps are ordered by You and so I pray You will guard/guide my steps today.

Thank You Jesus for loving me...thank You for the gift of grace by which You have saved me and sustain me moment by moment...in my weakness be my strength today, I pray.

Wait-Commit-Trust

Day by day wait…wait for God’s timing…God’s values are best…let God have His way in your life. God upholds you…commit yourself to Him…God has your life scheduled, planned out both here and now and for all eternity…He knows everything, has plans for your life, He is your Heavenly Father. No matter the circumstances God is able to make you a clear and shining example of His grace…depend on, trust in Him.

Wait on...commit to...depend on...trust in...Your Heavenly Father.

PERFECT PEACE

Wait on the LORD-In the midst of life's trials and circumstances,in whatever may come your way,yield control over to God and He will give you PERFECT PEACE. Get in His presence, stay in His presence, listen to/for Him…run into God’s presence, stay there until you hear from Him.

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in Thee. Isaiah 26:3

KEEP-guard, preserve, watch over, kept close as by a blockade-watchman
PERFECT PEACE-completeness, soundness, tranquility, safety-to be one in a covenant of peace.
MIND-form, intellectual framework, purpose
STAYED-to lean, lay, rest, support, put, uphold, lean upon/against
TRUSTETH-to have/put confidence in, to be secure in, to feel/be safe

"God will keep you in completeness and safety when your mind is leaning, resting upon and supported by Him-because/as a result of putting your confidence and security in Him."

Trust Him with ALL your heart, lean completely/fully upon HIS understanding, in ALL your ways acknowledge Him and HE will direct your path.

Do not worry but pray, commit ALL to Him and HIS PEACE which exceeds understanding will KEEP/GUARD your heart and mind through Jesus Christ...HE alone is your safety/security, rest/lean completely upon HIM, place/put total trust/confidence in HIM.

Status Week Fourteen 2010

Lord, I am amazed that You love me and gave your life for me. Thank You for demonstrating Your love at the Cross. Thank You for showing me love each and every day. Help me to show and speak Your love to others.

The power of His resurrection is mine.

Taking my sin, my cross, my shame. Rising up again I bless Your Name. You are my all in all. Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your Name.

HE is risen, just as HE said.

To be “in Christ” is to share in His life, in His death, and in His resurrection.

His soul was made an offering for sin…He poured out His soul unto death…The LORD saw the labor of His soul and was satisfied.

PSALM Prayer/Meditations 57-60

Psalm 57-O God, be merciful to me for my soul trusts in You…You are my refuge…as I cry out to You send forth Your mercy and truth. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;Let Your glory be above all the earth. I would have a steadfast heart , I will praise You, I will sing to You. Your mercy, O Lord, reaches unto the heavens and Your truth to the skies.

Psalm 58-Let me be one who speaks forth righteousness and stands for justice…Your righteousness in my heart. Thank You for being both a just and merciful God.

Psalm 59-O my God, You are my Deliverer and Defender…my Savior and Helper…my Strength and Shield…my God of mercy…to You I will sing praises.

Psalm 60-O God, You are my Deliverer, Restorer, Savior, Helper…through You I will do valiantly.

Status Week Thirteen 2010

Lord, as a recipient of Your grace, I desire to extend grace to others. Help me to love people the way You love them and to act graciously toward the people You bring into my life.

Dear LORD, my God, my Father, it is my desire to know You more intimately and bring glory to Your Name.

Father, I Thank You today for Jesus...that my salvation resides in Him alone...I am grateful for my salvation and Your gift of eternal life. I desire to live this day as a reflection of the life You have given me.

Thankful for an unconditional love.Thankful for a love that is more than mere words. Thankful for God's love demonstrated by Jesus Christ on the cross.

"Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna in the highest!"

Precious Lord and Savior, THANK You for calling me into Your service, for giving me a purpose that is beyond this earth and allowing me to invest every area of my life into something that is eternal.