Let Not the Troubles Overwhelm Devotional (Words from the Lord series)
Posted: Saturday, September 19, 2009
by Marijo Phelps
My Child, I have created the very wind, white clouded sky, and flooded in My sunlight to bless you and draw your focus up toward Me. Let not the trouble crowd in and overwhelm you. Look to Me, the author and finisher of your salvation. Like a fine handcrafted piece, you need a little more sanding, buffing, and another coast to enrich your glow. have no fear. I Am the master craftsman skilled in creating a perfect individual you so that all your personality , though distinct and uniquely you, will reflect Jesus Christ your Lord. Fear not, I am in control. Yield; be flexible as I soften you and make you pliable in the molding warmth of my love. My Spirit desires to teach you and lead you to praise Me from your inmost being. Let go; allow Me to be your great I AM. Out of my pure love for you I desire your fellowship. Let me give your nonexistence the meaning I lovingly planned for you. I am Love and I am yours. Be vulnerable and learn of my love and openness as I come in to sup with you.
Hebrews 12:2-3 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. (NKJV)
Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. (NKJV)
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. (NKJV)
1 John 4:12 No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. (NIV)
Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus(NKJV)
Hebrews 1:3 who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.(NKJV)
Philippians 3:10 . that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death(NKJV)
Psalm 32:2 Blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit.(NKJV)
Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. (NKJV)
Prayer: Dear Lord, what would we do if there was a knock, we answered and You were there to come in and sit at our table? Prepare our hearts! I know You could also take care of the table since You had no problem with feeding the thousands. What a sumptuous feast it would be to gaze upon Your face and form and drink of that which You'd chose to share. Prepare our hearts. AMEN
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Marijo Phelps,saved by Jesus grace in 1974, from 9 years atheism into His loving arms. She is wanting to spread the good news about His redemptive plan for our lives through written media. Her name is pronounced Mary Jo. She was an RN for 23+ years, missionary with YWAM,statistical analyst for Every Home for Christ 9 years. Her first poem published when she was four years old. (her mom had much to do with that!) She has been writing ever since.
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)Hi Marijo. Philippians 3:10 my hearts cry! I want to know him and the power of his resurrection. The longer I walk with God the more I see His majesty and the more I realize I have only scratched the surface! I can see why we are told that no one can fully understand the beauty of what lies in store for those who Love and walk with the Lord. Thanks for sharing this beautiful word and these wonderful passages of Scripture. They are life to the soul. Blessings! TeresaThink I got the logistics on this one "fixed" - I shouldn't post when tired but lately that's when I am home! Thanks for reading this Teresa - I am so behind on reading but soon - next Tuesday - I should have more time! Marijo
You have a gift! Between you and Sistah T I might just make it!Ken, HE is SO able and we, well, quoting my hubby's other favorite quote (not for housekeeping this time) we are but dust.....Hang in there, Brother! Thanks for your comments once again! Marijo
Hi Marijo.Thank you for sharing such beautiful prayer. I will recite this prayer during meal. Thanks again for a very inspirational piece.God Bless.NenitaYou are very welcome - glad it struck a chord with you! Do you live in the US or PI? I used to have a pen pal in PI when I was a teenager - last I heard she was a secretary at the UN!I live in the U.S. I came as a bride in 1977 married to an American. We were married for 20 years and I became a widow at age 44. I lived in NYC for 27 years and am now in Providence, Rhode Island. Did you ever get in touch with your penpal in the P.I. or at the UN?Blessing,NenitaLast contact I had was right after she came to the UN - I was in Calif and she had just BEEN there so we missed meeting. I guess her dad (an MD) was an official in public health there in PI - worked with a wonderful gentelman who knew her name and father after all those years she (Sylvia) and I would both be 63 now if I am remembering correctly. SMALL world! I have always wanted to go to the east coast and especially this time of the year with the leaves changing - we got snow yesterday and last night and our leaves have barely begun to change! Marijo
Keep praying, sister. Well said!Thanks for taking time to read this, Jeff! Right now I need to go sit and listen and read His word! Marijo (Mary Jo)
Thanks for continuing to minister to our hearts Marijo. Blessings sister!Thanks, Brother! I have been SO busy with appts in Colorado Springs last Friday and yesterday I haven't been able to do much of anything - have a couple of yours I want to read soon! Always thought provoking and well written! Marijo
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