We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith Hebrews 12:2 The Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
I have travelled a lot and taken only two routes.
The first one was to wing it. Let’s just go and see where the road will take us. Although it was adventurous, it was also very dangerous at times and there were many times I had to back track.
On the other hand, when I followed a map the journey was a lot less stressful and unnecessarily complicated.
Once we become Christians we depend upon Jesus to lead us where our Heavenly King desires His free will servant to go. During the journey He initiates circumstances which will strengthen our faith, trust, in Him. This causes us to trust Him more, respect Him more, appreciate Him more and most importantly, to love Him more.
How can you see where you are going? With keeping your eyes on the map and Jesus is the map? Joseph a son of Jehovah
Prayer: Thank you Jesus Roi (Psalms 23:1 The LORD My Shepherd ) for constantly guiding this gullible sheep that could easily be led astray if left on my own. Thank you for blessing me with fine tuning me to be ever more mature every day. I praise You in Your wise name. Amen
May love be in your life, may hope be in your heart and may peace be in your every day walk with Christ.Joseph a son of Jehovah T
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‘May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.’ Numbers 6:22-27 The Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
What is the greatest blessing?
It is to be in a loving relationship with Jehovah, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. In order for them to spend time with you, you have to spend time with them.
May you be blessed with spending quality time with our most Beloved today.
Protect us from what?
There is satan of course, there are fleshly adversaries but the worst adversary is our own selves. Joseph a son of Jehovah
In order for Jehovah to protect us we must be completely obedient unto Him. May you be blessed with an obedient heart today.
How may the Lord smile upon us?
By being happy with us.
How is He happy with us?
When we appreciate and reciprocate His love. May you be blessed with an amazing loving experience with our most cherished Love.
How can Jehovah be gracious to us?
By blessing us with His gifts for which we do not deserve like forgiveness. But, we must be willing to share these gifts.
May the Lord bless you to be as gracious towards others as He is towards you.
How may the Lord show us favor?
By doing nice things for us.
But, again as He does nice things for us, we too are to do nice things for others. May you be blessed with many opportunities to do good to others this day.
How may the Lord bless us with peace?
By being there to comfort, strengthen and encourage us through our difficult times. May you be blessed today to be a blessing to others in their time of need as Jesus is to you.
Prayer: Thank you Jehovah Jireh ( God provides Philippians 4:19) for blessing me the necessary provisions to love others as You love me. Thank you for You most special love my adorable One and please guide me where that love is needed to be shared with others this day. I sincerely request this in the name of He who always provided for His disciples Jesus Christ. Amen
‘May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.’ Numbers 6:22-27 The Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
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Lazy people are soon poor Proverbs 10:4 The Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
We are bombarded with feel good stories on the TV news of giving to help the poor, giving to help those with sicknesses and disease.
BUT, what is at the heart of the giver?
Do they genuinely give because of their concern or do they give to feel good and to be prideful on social media look at me, look at me. Or to brag to friends, family and co-workers? Do they participate to be a part of the crowd or because they are peer pressured to give?
Yes the Lord loves a cheerful giver BUT, we must first take it to Him in prayer where to give, how much to give and when to give. Then, we will be giving to please the Lord which is the only reason any Christian should give.
Give joyfully and thankfully to the Lord in abundance as a sacrifice of love and appreciation as He has given in abundance sometimes with great cost (like the cross) to you.
Give, but give to bring glory to Christ not to self Joseph a son of Jehovah
Why do you give?
Prayer:Thank you Jehovah Jireth (Genesis 22:14 The LORD Shall Provide) for blessing me with the tools and the opportunities to help those that are worthy of help. May these opportunities be a conduit to guide the needy into Your gracious loving arms. I praise You in the name of He who gave His blood for my redemption, Jesus Christ. Amen
May you be blessed with the gift of love, the gift of peace, the gift of joy. May you be blessed with numerous opportunities to share these gifts with others today. Joseph a son of Jehovah
We must remember what the Lord Jesus said, ‘We are more happy when we give than when we receive.’ ” Acts 20:35 The Holy Bible The New Life Version
Speaking personally, I feel uncomfortable when folks give me things.
On the flip side, I love to give to those who are needy and worthy. I know it gives glory to Christ and brings great joy to the receivers and sometimes brings them into Jehovahs Holy family.
Then, there is the ripple effect.
I have found it is one in ten. One man or woman out of ten that is helped it effects them to the point where they now have a giving heart as well. It is small for sure but over a lifetime those small ripples add up to tsunamis waves of giving.
The difference is that earths tsunamis bring destruction, tsunamis of love bring great love, joy and relief.
“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” — Scott Adams
Now, I have said it numerous times before and it will be said again.
Giving to those who need is different from those who are leeches.
Giving to those in need is giving to someone who through no fault of their own is experiencing difficulties. These folks appreciate the help while trying to help themselves.
The leeches are the lazy, ungrateful ones that demand more, more, more while giving nothing in return.
Give, but give wisely. Joseph a son of Jehovah
This brings us to another important aspect of giving.
We are not to randomly give (although there is nothing wrong with that, like helping a handicapped man or woman with their groceries to their vehicle or giving up your seat on the bus) our fiances or time.
We are to take it to Jehovah in prayer. He will send the Holy Spirit to guide us where the resources will be used effectively.
If you want the Masters help you must be willing to obey His direction in your life. Joseph a son of Jehovah
Using this method has brought me to places I would never have gone and done things I would never have done. But the results were incredible beyond my imagination.
Doing these things adds jewels to your crown which Christ will place upon your head when you are in Heavens home.
Another pay off is when you are in desperate time Jehovah gives pay back seven times more than you gave.
Prayer: Thank you Jesus Ha Melech Psalms 98:6 The LORD the King) for blessing me with the most incredible adventure in life that was beyond the wildest imagination. Thank you that we have accomplished so much in this life You have blessed me with. In You fantastic name I praise You. Amen The gift of love, the gift of joy, the gift of peace, these are the greatest gifts that can be given. They are given in abundance to all those in Christs family by our Heavenly loving Father.
May you be blessed with plentiful opportunities to share these with those around you today. Joseph a son of Jehovah
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Others were given in exchange for youI traded their lives for yoursbecause you are precious to me.You are honored, and I love you. Isaiah 43:4 New Living Translation
Jehohahs most precious son was given in exchange for you and me.
Read it like this Jesus was exchanged for me. Jehovah traded His life for mine. Because I am precious to Him. I am honoured and Jehovah (and Jesus) loves me.
That not only sounds nice but should be ingrained in our thoughts before we say or do anything. How could we say or do anything that would not bring glory and honour to them as a gift of appreciation to them for their extravagant gift of love to me.
You must be valuable, Jesus would not have endured that suffering for a no body. Joseph a son of Jehovah
Prayer: With tears of gratitude to both You and Your treasured son I humbly thank you Jehovah Elohe Yeshuathi (Psalms 88:1LORD GOD of My Salvation) for blessing me with the most precious sacrifice ever, the Holy blood of Your most cherished Son in order that I may, through His blood be welcomed into Your amazing family. I thank You in the name of He with whom I love so dearly Jesus Christ. Amen
The gift of love, the gift of joy, the gift of peace, these are the greatest gifts that can be given. They are given in abundance to all those in Christs family by our Heavenly loving Father. May you be blessed with plentiful opportunities to share these with those around you today. Joseph a son of Jehovah
The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7 New Living Translation
Those of us that have walked with Christ for a while know full well the difficulty in trusting in Him. There are times it seems as if there is nothing but trouble a woe in our lives. It seems as if the world is crushing down on us and we are going to explode. We cry out unto Jehovah but He is silent. This is the most difficult time to trust in Him. Even those of us that have walked the trail for a long time have at times difficulty trusting in Him during crushing crises.
That is okay though.
As long as we call out unto Him, trusting He will answer (and He always does). For me I have experienced Jehovah delivering me from the tsunami as well as being blessed with His presence during the tornadoes of life. One thing that is the same in each is His Spirit being with me through it all. He encourages, reassures and strengthens me through it all.
No matter the storm, Jesus is right there walking through it with us. Joseph a son of Jehovah
Prayer: Thank you Jehovah Hoshe’ah – ( The Lord Saves ) – Psalm 20:9 for blessing me with Your salvation from the ravages of the tsunamis and tornadoes of life. In deep awe and appreciation I do thank You in the name of He whose blood saved me from the burning fires of Hell, Jesus Christ. Amen
May you be blessed with abundant joy in your heart filled with love and your life overflowing with laughter every day this year.Joseph a son of Jehovah
Others were given in exchange for youI traded their lives for yoursbecause you are precious to me.You are honored, and I love you. Isaiah 43:4 The Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Jehovahs most precious son was given in exchange for you and me.
Read it like this Jesus was exchanged for me. Jehovah traded Jesus, His most precious sons life for mine. Because I am precious to Him. I am honoured and Jehovah (and Jesus) loves me.
How can I not love one who loves me so deeply as Jesus. Joseph a son of Jehovah
That not only sounds nice but should be ingrained in our thoughts before we say or do anything. How could we say or do anything that would not bring glory and honour to them as a gift of appreciation to them for their extravagant gift of love to me.
Prayer: Thank you Jesus Go’el (The Lord is my Redeemer) – Is. 49:26, 60:16 that through Your precious blood, suffering, death and glorious resurrection You have redeemed me. May my dedicated life unto You always bring You glory, honour and little lost sheep. I pray this in Your merciful name. Amen
The gift of love, the gift of joy, the gift of peace, these are the greatest gifts that can be given. They are given in abundance to all those in Christs family by our Heavenly loving Father. May you be blessed with plentiful opportunities to share these with those around you today. Joseph a son of Jehovah
Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. Proverbs 3:9-10, The Holy Bible, New International Version
Do you give to the Lord with a joyous heart, or, do you give niggardly?
Niggardly: giving or sharing as little as possible Webster’s Dictionary
For me, I love to give with a joyous heart. A heart of gratitude to my loving creator for all the wonderful gifts He has so graciously given me. Not just material things like a place to live, but also insights into how truly awesome He is, how ingenious He is, how loving and caring He is. When I meditate on these things my heart cannot but help but give joyously to our wonderful God.
Thinkof how much you would pay to go to the best university in the world?
That is where you are when you read and digest the great wisdom in the Bible.
Then think of how much you give back to the great I Am?
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40The Holy Bible, New International Version
Think of all the wonderful gifts He so hospitably gives us?
Mull over the beautiful sunrise, the wonderful fragrance of flowers, and the sweet serenade of the tiny song birds. While delighting in these special treasures, why not take this time to talk with Him as well.
What better time or place?
These are all amazing gifts He freely shares with us if we take the time to enjoy them. Our reciprocation should therefore be one of joyous returning to the marvelous Immanuel (God who walks amongst us) whether the commitment is financial or elegantly serving in a volunteer capacity.
When we give appreciatively to the magnificent God we are exhibiting our gratitude towards Him the way He intended it to be and the way that brings a smile to His beautiful face. There is joyous celebration with angels singing when you share in this manner.
The Holy Spirit is the secret of the power in my life All I have to do is surrender my life to Him. Kathryn Kuhlman
Prayer: Thank you Jehovah Jireh ( God provides ) for blessing me with an abundance of both physical and spiritual security (not overabundance but enough to live comfortably). Thank you my Beloved for blessing me with numerous opportunities to share this wealth with those who are in need and are appreciative of the gifts given to them through Your grace. I praise You in the name of He who is Your greatest gift to me Jesus Christ. Amen
May the sunshine of Jesus’ sweet love fill your heart today and every day. Joseph a son of Jehovah
Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have. 2 Corinthians 8:12 The Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
We are bombarded with feel good stories on the TV news of giving to help the poor, giving to help those with sicknesses and disease.
BUT, what is at the heart of the giver?
Do they genuinely give because of their concern or do they give to feel good and to be prideful on social media look at me, look at me. Or to brag to friends, family and co-workers? Do they participate to be a part of the crowd or because they are peer pressured to give?
Yes the Lord loves a cheerful giver BUT, we must first take it to Him in prayer where to give, how much to give and when to give. Then, we will be giving to please the Lord which is the only reason any Christian should give.
Give joyfully and thankfully to the Lord in abundance as a sacrifice of love and appreciation as He has given in abundance sometimes with great cost (like the cross) to you.
Why do you give?
Just as I have one hand open to receive my Beloved Jehovahs blessings, my other hand is open to sharing them with those in need. Joseph a son of Jehovah
Prayer: Thank you Jehovah Jireh (God supplies) for blessing me with numerous opportunities to share with those in need. I praise You in the name of He who gave His blood for my salvation Jesus Christ. Amen
May your house be filled with joy in the morning and sweet dreams at night. May it be a home where love has come to live. Joseph a son of Jehovah
It seems like the majority of folks today are like spoiled babies always crying gimme, gimme, gimme. It does not matter if the are young or old, man or woman (and as much as the lie berals like to pollute Gods design, that is the only two sexes there is naturally). It does not matter if the are rich or poor or what ethnically they are.
Yet, in this deafening screeching is the sound of silence of gratitude and service.
What can I offer the Lord for all he has done for me? Psalm 116:12 Holy Bible New Living Translation
Here is my gimme list
Please my Love gimme a grateful heart to thank you for all of your blessing both great and small every day.
Please my Love gimme eyes to see the subtle blessing You abundantly shower upon me every day so I can praise You more and more every day.
Please my Love, bless me with a heart that expands its love for You more and more every day.
Please my Love, gimme a mind and body that is submissive to Your will in my life every day.
Please my Love, gimme a forgiving heart to those who have offended me just as You forgive me when I repent.
Please my Love, open my eyes unto the needy not the lazy and ungrateful but rather those who are in genuine need and are appreciative of the help given.
Please my Love guide me where to invest Your tenth of my salary to You where it will do the most good for Your kingdom.
All of these are a gift of thanksgiving for my salvation and adoption into my Loving Heavenly Fathers family.
I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving Psalm 116:17 Holy Bible New Living Translation
Can you think of any other gimmes that should be on this list?
A Christian always has two open hands. One to receive the blessing of our Beloved Poppa in Heaven and the other to share those gifts with others. Joseph a son of Jehovah
Prayer: Please Jehovah Abba (God our Poppa) guide me to give back unto You as You have abundantly give unto me. I know I can never even match You much less surpass You but I would sure like to try. I sincerely ask this in the name of He who gave me the greatest blessing of all, an open door directly to You, Jesus Christ. Amen
May you be blessed with abundant joy in your heart filled with love and your life overflowing with laughter every day this year.
