Selah Sunday ~ Psalm 42

Welcome to another episode of Selah Sunday.  It's hard to relax, release, and refresh when you are feeling stress, sad, distress, or just plain troublesome with a side order of blah because of everything that may be going on in and around your world.

As the deer pants for the water brooks,

So pants my soul for You, O God.

 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.

When shall I come and appear before God?

 My tears have been my food day and night,

While they continually say to me,

“Where is your God?”

(Psalm 42:1-3)

Psalm 42 is about yearning and thirsting for God in the midst of your troubles.  This Psalm encourages its readers to meditate on God's kindness and His love, when they are feeling lonely, defeated, or distressed.

Special Note: Like the life of a deer depends upon water, so should our lives depend on God.  Those who seek Him earnestly and long to understand Him to find peace, joy, hope, and established their faith.  Feeling separated by God is an uneasy feeling.  Therefore, we must chase after God by way of prayer, praise, worship, and reading His word, which in turn will restore a deeper relationship with Him.  One thing I know for sure we need God in our life every single day 24/7.  

"When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me.

For I used to go with the multitude; I went with them to the house of God,

With the voice of joy and praise, With a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast.

Why are you cast down, O my soul?  And why are you disquieted within me?

Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance.

O my God, my soul is cast down within me;..."

(Psalm 42:4-6)

Depression, disappointments, and setbacks are a part of life.  However, there's an antidote for the emotional and physical distress from unforeseen, unwanted ailments in our life.  That is, meditating on the goodness of God.  God is always good. The joy of the Lord is our strength.

Relax, release and take your mind off your current situation.  Selah.  Redirect your thoughts from negative to positive ones.  Selah.  Focus your thoughts on God's ability to move mountains, to make ways out of no way, and to help you in the time of trouble.  Selah.  Finally, allow God's word to be your antidepressant by reading, studying, and meditating on scriptures that best describe your current situation.  Selah.

Sleep in Peace.

Wake in Joy.

Sunday Scripture Reading ~ Psalm 127:1

Happy Sunday!! I hope everyone had a great weekend. It's beginning to look and feel like fall over here in SC. I'm enjoying every bit of it. This week's theme scripture will be based on Psalm 127:1.

  "Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain, who build it;
Unless the Lord, guards the city."

Psalm 127 is about laboring and prospering with the Lord. One thing I know for sure is that we cannot do or be anything without God being the foundation of it all. I like to study from different bibles because each of them always seem to have a great insight on a scripture or passage.



For example, here's a study note from The Dake Bible on Psalm 127:1:

"All works of men built independent of God are vain. This psalm teaches man to put dependence upon God for success in building lasting things, whether houses, families, business, national security, or anything else."

That statement is so true on every level. In addition to that, The Life Application Study Bible has a note for Psalm 127:1 that also hit the nail on the head.

"Life without God is senseless. All of life's work - building a home, establishing a career, and raising a family must have God as the foundation. A family without God can never experience the spiritual bond God brings to relationships. A city without God will crumble from evil and corruption on the inside.

Don't make the mistake of leaving God out of your life. If you do, all your accomplishments will be futile. Make God your highest priority and let Him do the building."

I couldn't have said that any better. So, please before you invest your time into any work, make sure that God is the foundation. Every work built on God is made to last and will stand against the test of time.

Manic Monday ~ Faithfulness

This week's theme is based on Luke 16:10. The main focus is on faithfulness. Many of us, including me, sometimes have a hard time committing to a task until it's finished. For some, it's no problem because all you have to do is give them a list; And they most likely will not rest until everything is crossed off.


When I often begin a project, my prayer to God is that I remain faithful to complete the task at hand. I, also, pray that I don't get caught up in the "not feeling like doing anything" mode or that I don't quit if or when things become tedious or too hard.


Faithfulness is a Christlike attribute. We must make a strong effort to exercise, when given the opportunity to do so. In my Spirit-Filled Study Bible, faithfulness is described as a prerequisite to promotion, a reliability in right management of resources, and the goal of our accountability as servants of Christ. No one is promoted unless they have done the work and remained faithful, while doing it.



In order to get promoted in the kingdom of God, we must remain faithful over the little things. God cannot increase in our lives, if we are not faithful. With great works, comes great responsiblities in the name of Jesus. Are you ready?!?

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Sunday's Scripture Reading ~ Luke 16:10

This is the last full week in October. I really don't know what to say. This might be the first. But, I do know that it is Sunday's Scripture Reading. So, let's get right to it and start this week off on the right foot.


This week's theme and today's Sunday Scripture Reading will be Luke 16:10.

    He who is faithful in what is least
is faithful also in much; and he who
is unjust in what is least
is unjust also in much.


God has blessed and is still blessing His children with dreams beyond what we can ever imagine for ourselves. However, when it comes to dreams, we must work the necessary steps that leads to them coming true. Most likely, that involves doing things step by step. Of course, that means starting off small, but ending with a big bang.

In the midst of it all, we must show God our faithfulness in carrying our dreams to full term. If we are faithful over little things, we will be faithful over plenty. My prayer is to be faithful over all the work God has called me to do. In addition, I pray that I do not take being a woman of God lightly and forever be filled with passion and drive. Amen and Amen.

Sunday Scripture Reading ~ Habakkuk 3:17-19

Have you ever had your schedule to kind of spin out of control? Whereas, time seems to fly by like the speed of light, especially when you are working on a project or two. Well, I'm definitely a witness to that. Even though your schedule may get a wee bit hectic, don't fret. Things will be back to normal sooner than you think.

I am glad of that because I was missing my blogging time. I still have a lot of catching up to do, but better late than never. Right? Anywho, this week our theme is based on Habakkuk 3:17-19.



Though the fig tree may not blossom,
Nor fruit be on the vines;
Though the labor of the olive may fail,
And the fields yield no food;

Though the flock may be cut off from the fold,
And there be no herd in the stalls—
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will joy in the God of my salvation.

The Lord God is my strength;
He will make my feet like deer’s feet,
And He will make me walk on my high hills.


This is one of my feel good passages that I love to read to encourage me and lift up my spirit. My Spirit-Filled Bible gives a great insight on this passage.

"Habakkuk provides a beautiful picture of how to move from doubt to faith, from confusion to understanding, and from fear to hope. He asked genuine questions, waited for God's answers, and accepted them. He put his hope in God and experienced His presence. In faith, he looked beyond his present circumstances to God, placing his hope in God's saving grace and absolute faithfulness. He set his heart and his eyes on God." ~ The New Spirit-Filled Bible

It's amazing how our circumstances may change, if we only decide to put our hearts and our eyes on God. We must ask, wait and accept just like Habakkuk did. Amen. So, let's journey together this week and see what God reveals to us by the power of the Holy Spirit and in the name of Jesus.

Other Bible Translations For Habakkuk 3:17-19

"Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; though the flocks die in the fields,and the cattle barns are empty,yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! The Sovereign Lord is my strength! He makes me as surefooted as a deer, able to tread upon the heights." (nlt)

"Though the cherry trees don’t blossom and the strawberries don’t ripen, Though the apples are worm-eaten and the wheat fields stunted, Though the sheep pens are sheepless and the cattle barns empty, I’m singing joyful praise to God. I’m turning cartwheels of joy to my Savior God. Counting on God’s Rule to prevail, I take heart and gain strength. I run like a deer. I feel like I’m king of the mountain!" (msg)



"Even though the fig trees have no fruit and no grapes grow on the vines, even though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no grain, even though the sheep all die and the cattle stalls are empty,I will still be joyful and glad, because the Lord God is my savior. The Sovereign Lord gives me strength. He makes me sure-footed as a deer and keeps me safe on the mountains." (gnt)

Sunday Scripture Reading ~ Isaiah 40:31

Welcome to Sunday Scripture Reading!! We are in the last week of September!! Wow!! Can you believe it?? I don't think I can. Be that as it may, the show must go on. Our themed scripture this week and today's Scripture Reading is Isaiah 40:31.



"But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint."


This scripture is a redemptive promise from God. Isaiah 40:29-30 says, "He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall,". This lets me know that even the strongest and the most powerful people may faint as well as grow weary and fall. However, there is a "but." If you wait on God, He promises to do four things.

1. Renew your strength
2. Mount up wings like eagles
3. Run and not be weary
4. Walk and not faint

God does not want us to give up or breakdown, when things seem like there are not going right. He wants to redeem, renew, and restore us in the name of Jesus and by the power of Holy Spirit. If you are in need of strength from God, If you feel weary in your spirit, or if you are in need of a change, join me this week as we dig a little deeper in His word.



  Other Bible Translations for Isaiah 40:31
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint. (nlt)


But those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.  (niv)



But those who wait upon God get fresh strength.
They spread their wings and soar like eagles,
They run and don’t get tired,
they walk and don’t lag behind. (msg)



But those who trust in the Lord for help
will find their strength renewed.
They will rise on wings like eagles;
they will run and not get weary;
they will walk and not grow weak. (gnt)



But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the sun]; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired. (amp)

Scripture Sunday Reading ~ John 16:13-16

Welcome!! It's Scripture Sunday Reading. Sunday is considered to be (for most people) the last official day of the weekend. So, relax and enjoy your Sunday as you prepared for the work week. Now, let's get started. 
 

In John 16:7, Jesus informed His disciples that He has to go away in order for our Helper to come to us. "Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the HELPER will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you."



Our Helper is the Holy Spirit. We need the Holy Spirit to help us and guide us through all things. Having said that, our themed scripture for this week is John 16:13-15.

"However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you." (John 16:13-15)

It's the Holy Spirit who gives us the power in the name of Jesus to be effective in our ministry in order to attract people to the kingdom of God. We are so bless to have the Holy Spirit on our side. Nonetheless, I realize sometimes that I don't activate the power nor the gifts of the Holy Spirit as often as I should.



However, that's going to change as I dig a little deeper in the word    of truth each time. The power and the gifts of the Holy Spirit are definitely an upcoming bible study. Stay Tuned. In the meantime, let's wait and see what God reveals to us this week in regards to     John 16:13-15.







            Other Bible Translations for John 16:13-15 "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.  He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me. All that belongs to the Father is mine; this is why I said, ‘The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me." (nlt)




"But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you.  All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you.” (niv)





"When, however, the Spirit comes, who reveals the truth about God, he will lead you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own authority, but he will speak of what he hears and will tell you of things to come. He will give me glory, because he will take what I say and tell it to you. All that my Father has is mine; that is why I said that the Spirit will take what I give him and tell it to you." (gnt)





"But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the Truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth). For He will not speak His own message [on His own authority]; but He will tell whatever He hears [from the Father; He will give the message that has been given to Him], and He will announce and declare to you the things that are to come [that will happen in the future]. He will honor and glorify Me, because He will take of (receive, draw upon) what is Mine and will reveal (declare, disclose, transmit) it to you. Everything that the Father has is Mine. That is what I meant when I said that He [the Spirit] will take the things that are Mine and will reveal (declare, disclose, transmit) it to you." (amp)

Scripture Sunday Reading ~ Romans 8:38-39

Welcome to Scripture Sunday!! It's time for another themed based on the word of God. The last few weeks have been spectacular. It's a blessing to have the freedom to dive in God's holy word and to share with everyone.


This week's themed scripture will be from Romans 8:38-39.



For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Are you willing to let anyone or anything separate you from the love of God? I know I'm not. God has been so good to me. He's been merciful, faithful, dependable and so much more in my life. I love the fact that He loves me despite of all my flaws and imperfections. He is always there. I cannot afford to have myself separated from the Most High, True and Living God's Love..


Be prepared to did a little deeper and we shall see where God will lead us in the name of Jesus.







   
Other Bible Translations

"And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a] neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. 39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord." (nlt)

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (niv)


"I’m absolutely convinced that nothing—nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable—absolutely nothing can get between us and God’s love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us." (msg)
 
"For I am certain that nothing can separate us from his love: neither death nor life, neither angels nor other heavenly rulers or powers, neither the present nor the future, neither the world above nor the world below—there is nothing in all creation that will ever be able to separate us from the love of God which is ours through Christ Jesus our Lord." (gnt)
 
"For I am persuaded beyond doubt (am sure) that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things [a]impending and threatening nor things to come, nor powers, Nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (amp)

Sunday's Scripture Reading ~ 3 John 2

It's the beginning of a new week. I pray everyone is enjoying their three-day weekend. Mine is going good. My family and I haven't plan anything spectacular for the weekend. But, that's fine with me. I think it's all about your perspective. 


Just because we don't have anything in particular planned for our 3-day weekend, that doesn't mean we are not enjoying ourselves. I am just thankful and praise God that my children and husband are in good health.



With that being said, it's time for another Scripture Sunday Reading. And our theme scripture for the week is 3 john 2.





"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers."




Being prosperous and in good health are part of our salvation/benefit package in Christ. People tend to look at prosperity from so many angles as well as what it means to be in good health.

We are going to explore 3 John 2 and see what God wants us to receive in our hearts. So, let's get ready to dig a little bit deeper in the name of Jesus!!









Other Bible Translations for 3 John 2

"Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit." (nlt)
 
"Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go  well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." (niv)
   
"How truly I love you! We're the best of friends, and I pray for good fortune in everything you do, and for your good health—that your everyday  affairs prosper, as well as your soul!"  (msg)  

"My dear friend, I pray that everything may go well with you and that you may be in good health—as I know you are well in spirit." (gnt)

Sunday's Scripture Reading ~ Psalms 100:1-2

I'm back!! I had a wonderful week with my husband. We really enjoyed the time we spent together. It is very important for husbands and wives to stop for a moment and spend time with each other. It's very refreshing.


Now it's time to get back to work. We are kicking off this week with Psalms 100:1-2 for our Sunday's Scripture Reading.



Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!
Serve the Lord with gladness;
Come before His presence with singing
This is one of many scriptures that we should allow to get deep within our spirit. Psalms 100:1-2 is not just for you or me. It's for everybody. My Spirit-Filled Life Bible shared this note......"Sing and shout joyfully to the Lord. If we can shout at other public events, surely we can give a loud and enthusiastic praise to God when with His people. Freely shout His praise with all of your strength."



We should not be hesitant in our praise to God. With every fiber of our being, we should give God our best and yet praise. We should joyfully shout to Him in the name of Jesus. HALLELUJAH!!






 
Other Bible Translations for Psalms 100:1-2
Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth!
Worship the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing with joy.
(nlt)  
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness;
Come before him with joyful songs.
(niv)  
On your feet now—applaud God! Bring a gift of laughter,
sing yourselves into his presence.
(msg)
 
Sing to the Lord, all the world!
Worship the Lord with joy;
Come before him with happy songs.
(gnt)
 
Shout praises to the Lord,
everyone on this earth.
Be joyful and sing
as you come in
to worship the Lord!
(cev)
             

Sunday's Scripture Reading ~ Ephesians 2:4-5

Welcome to another edition of Sunday's Scripture Reading!! I hope and pray that everyone had a great and fulfilling weekend. This past weekend I was taking care of my mom. She had a cochlear implant, which was a huge success. Thank you Lord. My family and I ate Sunday dinner over her house. I cooked...Yay me!! It was delicious. I wished I had taken a picture.


But anywho, our Sunday Scripture Reading for today and this week's theme is Ephesians 2:4-5.




"But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)."



In these scriptures, Paul is informing us that sin no longer has power over God's children. When Jesus died on the cross, that power was destroyed. We were dead to sin, but now we are alive in Christ!! Hallelujah!!

If it wasn't for God being rich in mercy and having great love for us, where would we be?  In addition to that, when we were dead, by His grace, His unmerited favor, God brought us back to life and saved us. God's grace is definitely more than enough for me. How about you?

This week we are going to dig a little deeper in the name of Jesus.



Other Bible Translations for Ephesians 2:4-5

"But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much,  that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)" (nlt)


"But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions;it is by grace you have been saved." (niv)

"Instead, immense in mercy and with an incredible love, he embraced us. He took our sin-dead lives and made us alive in Christ. He did all this on his own, with no help from us!" (msg)

"But God's mercy is so abundant, and his love for us is so great, that while we were spiritually dead in our disobedience he brought us to life with Christ. It is by God's grace that you have been saved." (gnt)



"But God—so rich is He in His mercy! Because of and in order to satisfy the great and wonderful and intense love with which He loved us, Even when we were dead (slain) by [our own] shortcomings and trespasses, He made us alive together in fellowship and in union with Christ; [He gave us the very life of Christ Himself, the same new life with which He quickened Him, for] it is by grace (His favor and mercy which you did not deserve) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation)." (amp)

Sunday's Scripture Reading ~ Zechariah 4:6

Happy 1st Sunday in August!! Time is ticking away and soon my children will be back in school, August 20th to be exact. My next two weeks maybe a bit hectic. But, it's all good. I just have to get 'er done. :)



As some of you may know, a new week means a new scripture to set the tone for my blog theme this week. Sunday's Scripture Reading and this week theme is Zechariah 4:6.



".......'Not by might nor by power,
but by My Spirit,’
Says the Lord of hosts."
(Zechariah 4:6)



I love this scripture because it tells me that no matter how much money you have or how big and bad you may think you are, you can't do anything without the empowering of the Spirit of God. It is by the power of the Holy Spirit, through the blood and in the name of Jesus that we are able to do anything.




When we tap into the power of God, we can overcome any obstacle that may come our way. We can use the empowering of God's word to speak mountains out of our way and claim victory over the enemy in the name of Jesus. Hallelujah!! So, let's use this week as an opportunity to tap into the empowering of God's Holy Spirit.  Won't you join me??








Other Bible Translations for Zechariah 4:6
"It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies." (nlt)


‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty. (niv)


"You will succeed, not by military might or by your own strength, but by my spirit." (gnt)

"'You can't force these things. They only come about through my Spirit,' says God-of-the-Angel-Armies." (msg)



"I am the Lord All-Powerful. So don’t depend on your own power or strength, but on my Spirit." (cev)

Sunday's Scripture Reading ~ 1 Peter 2:9

It's time for another Sunday Scripture Reading. As always, I hoped and prayed that everyone had a great weekend. Yesterday, a few girlfriends and I celebrated a dear friend's, more like a sister's, birthday. We went to Outback Steakhouse. By the way, they make a mean potato soup. Delicious!! We had a blast. We laughed until our stomach hurts. It's a blessing that we can get together and have fun. We love doing life together. Happy Birthday, Francesca!! Love ya!!




 Happy Birthday, Fran, Fran!!



This is the scrumptuous potato soup. Mmmm...Mmmm...good!!


Now, as for today's scripture reading, our theme for the week will be based on 1 Peter 2:9.




"But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;" (1 Peter 2:9)


It's a blessing to know that God chose me way before I even thought about chosing Him to be my Heavenly Father by accepting His only Son, Jesus, to be my personal Saviour. Isn't that something?? God said so Himself, when He said, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you,...," (Jeremiah 1:5). Then on top of that, God informed me that I was royalty, an heiress to the throne.


All I can say is WOW!! And give Him the praise!! So, if you are ready to dig a little deeper this week, well then away we go in the name of Jesus!!

Other Bible Translations for 1 Peter 2:9
"But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light." (nlt)


"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." (niv)


"But you are the chosen race, the King's priests, the holy nation, God's own people, chosen to proclaim the wonderful acts of God, who called you out of darkness into his own marvelous light." (gnt)



"But you are God’s chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things that he has done." (cev)


"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, God’s own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." (amp)

Sunday's Scripture Reading ~ Lamentations 3:24-25

Before I announce the theme scripture for this week, let's continue to lift up the Aurora Community in Colorado and pray for the oppressed, broken-hearted, those who are sick, and depressed. Let's remember to send our prayers out to people all across the nation in the name of Jesus.


This week's theme will be based on Lamentations 3:24-25:

“The Lord is my portion,”
says my soul,
“Therefore I hope in Him!”
The Lord is good to those
who wait for Him,
To the soul who seeks Him.

Lamentations is a book divided into three poems. Lamentations 3:24-25 is in the third poem, which talks about God's mercy, man's submissiveness, and concludes with a prayer. Both verses, indicate a sense of hope and humility in the midst of troubles.

To paraphrase a bit, the tribe of Levi was basically saying..."Lord, you are the One and Only and there's no other. Everything we have is gone. No matter how long it takes, we will wait because all our hope is in You. "


This week we are going to dig in a little deeper. May God continue to add blessings upon the reading of His word.

Other Bible Translations for Lamentations 3:24-25

"I say to myself,
“The Lord is my inheritance;
therefore, I will hope in him!”
The Lord is good to those
who depend on him, to those
who search for him."
(nlt)

"I say to myself,
“The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”
The Lord is good to those
whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him;"
(niv)

"I'm sticking with God
(I say it over and over).
He's all I've got left.
God proves to be good to
the man who passionately waits,
to the woman who diligently seeks."
(msg)


"The Lord is all I have,
and so in him I put my hope.
The Lord is good to everyone
who trusts in him."
(gnt)


"The Lord is my portion or share,
says my living being (my inner self);
therefore will I hope in Him
and wait expectantly for Him.
The Lord is good to those who
wait hopefully and expectantly
for Him, to those who seek Him
[inquire of and for Him and require
Him by right of necessity and
on the authority of God’s word]."
(amp)

Sunday Scripture Reading ~ Isaiah 55:11

It's Sunday!! I pray everyone had a lovely weekend....catching up with friends....spending time with the family....or just enjoying the simplest things in life. For this week's scripture theme, it's from Isaiah 55:11.



"So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
It shall not return to Me void,
But it shall accomplish what I please,
And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it."



From reading this scripture, you can rest assured that when God says something, you can believe it and hold Him to it. God's word is not empty. It's full of life and you can definitely stand on it in the name of Jesus!!









 Other Bible Translations for Isaiah 55:11

"It is the same with my word.
I send it out, and it always produces fruit.
It will accomplish all I want it to,
and it will prosper everywhere I send it."
(nlt)


"So is my word that goes out from my mouth:
It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it."
(niv)



"So also will be the word that I speak—
it will not fail to do what I plan for it;
it will do everything I send it to do."
(gnt)



"So will the words that come out of my mouth
not come back empty-handed.
They'll do the work I sent them to do,
they'll complete the assignment I gave them."
(msg)



"So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to Me void [without producing any effect, useless], but it shall accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it."
(amp)

Sunday's Scripture Reading ~ 2 Samuel 22:47

We are kicking off another themed scripture week. Last week was Philippians 4:6-7, I pray it was a blessing to you as it was to me. Not only was it a blessing, but confirmation, confirmation, and confirmation in so many ways. And I thank Jesus so much.


This week's scripture is.....


“The Lord lives!
Blessed be my Rock!
Let God be exalted,
The Rock of my salvation!"(2 Samuel 22:47)


This scripture makes me want to shout "HALLELUJAH!". I thank the Lord for being a live in my life and being my solid Rock. I can't wait to see where the Lord is going to take us this week with this scripture. I will exalt the Lord Most High in the name of Jesus!!

Other Bible Translations for 2 Samuel 22:47

“The Lord lives!
Praise to my Rock! May God,
the Rock of my salvation,
be exalted!"
(nlt)

“The Lord lives!
Praise be to my Rock!
Exalted be my God,
the Rock, my Savior!"
(niv)

"Live, God!
Blessing to my Rock,
my towering Salvation-God!"
(msg)

"The Lord lives!
Praise my defender!
Proclaim the greatness
of the strong God
who saves me!"
(gnt)


"The Lord lives;
blessed be my Rock,
and exalted be God,
the Rock of my salvation."
(amp)