Psalm 126 ~ Of Joy

Both photographs are the Arugot River flowing through the Judean Desert and are also called the Nigev Desert.

4,700 sq miles, or at least 55% of Israel's land area, Southern Israel, is the Negev Desert. 

Water is still very precious in this large desert. The Southern District is one of Israel's six administrative districts, it is the largest, as well as the most sparsely populated. It covers most of the Negev desert. The population of the Southern District is 1,002,400. It is 86% Jewish. The district capital is Beersheba, which blooms in the desert like a desert city.

Psalm 126

1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,

we were like those who dream.

2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter,

and our tongue with shouts of joy;

then 

they said among the nations,

“The Lord has done great things for them.”

3 The Lord has done great things for us;

we are glad.

4 Restore our fortunes, O Lord,

like streams in the Negeb!

5 Those who sow in tears

shall reap with 

shouts of joy!

6 He who goes out weeping,

bearing the seed for sowing,

shall come home with 

shouts of joy,

Bringing his sheaves 

with 

Him.

Edward and I drove the Gulf to the Atlantic (due to eye retina surgeries), up to D.C. for July 4th. We did not see drought until South Carolina. Southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle have seen considerable relief. Heavy rainfall in May, summer downpours, and tropical moisture. This seems partially incorrect. 

More Corrections:

A drought in the desert is not unexpected.

The Texas Panhandle is a desert

and so is that portion of Wyoming and New Mexico and Washington is a low desert.

And Alberta, Canada, hasn't had drought. 

One of the prayers I offer to Father God, and fills me with joy, is asking that I might be comforting to others as Jesus does describing Heaven. To help me, in His Grace, to be an oasis of love in a busy and sometimes harsh world. Yet not to be pushed over to the portion where my opinion is cancelled by rude and not worthy. To see the portion of kindness and strength. 

Daniel 9:4

 I prayed to the Lord my God and made confession, saying, 

“O Lord, the great and awesome God, 

Who keeps covenant and steadfast love 

with those who love Him 

and 

keep His commandments

Pray for the large prayers, I think that Father God likes expectant prayers. May you be filled with faith, hope and love during every Season! We will pray for God's blessing to come in and refresh us; like streams of living water in the desert, replenishing our souls, letting our light shine for the glory of God. In the highest name given to us, we ask in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

Amos 5:24 

Let justice roll down like waters, 

 and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

When Amos 5 is read, there isn't the joy of David's harp and the tranquil peace. Instead we find the turbulence of life, we know ourselves.  To reach the 24th verse, we go through the faith life requires of the faithful, to have a can do attitude.  Faith, hope and Love. With Love being the greatest. 

Large prayers for many people and the hope life will begin to bring the shelter a family needs to have more opportunities to offer the family. 

Abba, Father

Job 8:21 

He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with shouting.

Psalm 16:11

You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence there is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

1 Peter 1:8

Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. 

Though you do not now see Him, you believe in Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with Glory

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Him 

Who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:4 

Rejoice in the Lord always; 

again 

I will say, 

Rejoice.

We pray with hope for the

weather experienced in the

first two centuries Anno Domini,

will abate and be good weather again.

Praying for safety and prosperity in these days.

More of Jesus Christ's Holy Spirit. 

Please continue to pray for peace and the wishes of our parents and great and grandparents to be fulfilled in a peaceful and complete manner. 

 God is moving and working 

and the joy of finding answered prayers.

Dwell in me,

Dwell in us,

Dwell in those we Love,

Help us to seek You first.

Peace and the Joy God gives us.

And we will finish well, 

in Jesus Christ. 

Please, Father,

Bless Edward with healthy retinas

Today Edward found out

his eye is seeing far more

than anticipated and his

good Surgeon

has done a good job.

With a God Bless, Edward, please

a necessary second eye 

to follow.

We Pray Glory

of God

to Heal Edward.

The Lord to bless us 

and our family with health

and the dreams we have,

Your Will and Peace

as the little baby has colic fairly intensely.

And slept through the night.

We have had an intense week

Peace and Prosperity for the Godly

Healing

Joy of the Lord

Help us seek and find 

and bring,

become,

 more Heaven

to this earth.

In the Name of Jesus 

fill us

surround us

Embolden us

lead us

redeem us

and keep us forever.

Lord Jesus Christ

Only Son of God, our Father.

WE PRAY 

BLESSINGS 

for those

helping the earth 

to heal.

Jesus Christ

Shine on us

ALL

Let evil and practicing evil

depart 

far 

from us

and our children.

Thy Kingdom come

Thy will be done

on earth

as it is

in Heaven. 

And we will be blessed indeed. 

Jesus the Lord. Alleluia

and Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Bless the Lord Jesus

Thank You, Jesus

Yes, The Lord Fulfills His Purpose!

Philippians 4:8 ~ The God of Peace

 

Philippians 4:8

The apostle Paul said,

"Finally, Brothers and Sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, 

whatever is admirable --- 

if anything is excellent or praiseworthy ---

Think about such things

and

The God of Peace

Will be with you.

We are seeking more Peace. 

As the Nation arrives into the Midterm Elections, we want peace. We want to break the cycle of outrageous claims, ridiculous rhetoric. We wish to be less surprised at fiery trials.


The Good Old Days filled with Peace. And Peaceful Allies. Not exactly. 

The UK had ongoing Civil War since the time of Charles I who was executed in 1649. And then again, Civil War with Scotland in The Battle of Culloden, the final confrontation of the Jacobite rising of 1745 - all but destroying Scottish Culture. 1775–1783 War for Independence. The French Revolution lasted 10 years from 1789 to 1799. 1812 War with the US. 1861-1865 American Civil War and then the World Wars.

We need to be less surprised and intrigued by harsh circumstances and realize every life and every culture fights the good fight or the fall over fight. Don't be hateful or personal. Fight the good fight for those younger generations.  The unborn. 


How do we find peace?

The "God of Peace" says, "Brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you.”

When we have dreams of peace, love, joy and prosperity. This should be unifying, not looking for war and hate to find trouble only serving as distraction.

It seems we have the Animal Farm Truth. 

We can focus on the hate, the war or the longing for more or easier life, instead we can build. Build lives, education, opportunities, dreams, families, marriage or slog around. Affordable childbirth instead of affordable abortion. If we have Hospitals helping children with cancer and health challenges.

 Why hasn't anyone stepped up to have childbirth affordably?

Why isn't our education as affordable as Canada and Europe. 

We need our Nation to focus on the Can Do of Faith. Not handouts that are a lie. Theft is Theft.  Listing addresses to rob is a form of theft. 

We need to empower the Nation, one person at a time.  Statistics say a college graduate is 2/3rd's more likely to marry for life. To be a shelter for family opportunities. To leave an inheritance for family growth and potential.

Empower each citizen with a future. 

Education. Housing. Skills to renew old Housing to be treasured.  Encourage personal hobbies, making, building  and all creative talents. Self investment and affirmation. 

When the Exodus of the Children of Israel arrived, the first goal wasn't toward building the Temple. When the Babylon Captives returned, the first goal wasn't building downtown or the Temple. God gave land to be a permanent investment, to learn to improve each person's life. To build families. And once this was established, then The Temple was built. What form of government was chosen? Self governance.

And as self governance is a journey, they found for National Strength, a government was created.  The Declaration of Independence defines the core purpose of government as securing people's natural, unalienable rights—including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—stating that governments derive their just powers directly from the consent of the governed. And Scriptures are filled with the events of Tyranny. When the Government dictates and takes. 

To focus on upbuilding. Goals, this takes us far.

Refuse the candidates who are not telling the truth. Diligently see lies have led to Tyranny. Theft leads to Tyranny consequences. Find Solutions Providers. Delete false providers rhetoric.

Abba, our Good and Joyous Father,

John found he could recognize You 

finding You are God of Love.

David found You to be God of Compassion as Father.

Jonah found You to be slow to anger, 

relenting to send calamity.

Paul found You to be God of endurance and encouragement. 

Finding Jesus to be our hope of Glory.

You are God who prefers the aroma of toasting bread in Your Temple. 

We find You have given us a recipe for Peace we can hold on to! And go far!

We pray for more Heaven on earth for ourselves and our cares. 

More Heaven on earth for those we love 

and have new beginnings as school starts again. 

For more Joy. More Love. 

For our Nation to trust in God and find Peace. 

More Heaven on earth as the Children of God 

fill this good earth 

of Your creation 

with prayers for Heaven.

The Children of God and the Nations seeking Your Brightness, 

will delight in Your Good Will. 

Continuing to Pray with Love and Hope - Nourishing our souls in Worship. Soaking our souls with 

Your Love and Nourishment.

We see prayers being answered. 

We pray with hope for the

weather experienced in the

first two centuries Anno Domini,

will abate and be good weather again.

Praying for safety and prosperity in these days.

More of Jesus Christ's Holy Spirit. 

Please continue to pray for peace and the wishes of our parents and great and grandparents to be fulfilled in a peaceful and complete manner. 

 God is moving and working 

and the joy of finding answered prayers.

Dwell in me,

Dwell in us,

Dwell in those we Love,

Help us to seek You first.

Peace and the Joy God gives us.

And we will finish well, 

in Jesus Christ. 

Thy Kingdom come

Thy will be done

on earth

as it is

in Heaven. 

And we will be blessed indeed. 

Jesus the Lord. Alleluia

and Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Bless the Lord Jesus

Thank You, Jesus

Yes, The Lord Fulfills His Purpose!

Psalm 85 ~ Favorable †

Psalm 23

Surely goodness and mercy 

shall follow Me 

 all the days 

of My Life

Psalm 85

Lord, You were favorable to Your land;

    

You restored the fortunes of Jacob.

2 You forgave the iniquity of Your people;

    You covered all their sin. 

Selah

3 You withdrew all Your wrath;

    You turned from Your hot anger.

4 Restore us again,

 O God of our salvation,

    and 

put away Your indignation toward us!

5 Will You be angry with us forever?

    Will you prolong Your anger to all generations?

6 Will You not revive us again,

    that 

Your people may rejoice 

in You?

7 Show us Your steadfast love, O Lord,

    and 

grant us Your Salvation.

8 Let me hear what God 

The Lord will speak,

    for

 He will speak peace to His people, 

to 

His saints;

    but 

let them not turn back 

to folly.

9 Surely His salvation is near 

to those who fear Him,

    that 

Glory may dwell in our land.

10 Steadfast Love and faithfulness meet;

    righteousness and peace kiss each other.

11 Faithfulness springs up from the ground,

    and 

Righteousness 

looks down from the sky.

12 Yes, the Lord 

Will give what is good,

    and 

our land will yield its increase.

13 Righteousness 

Will go before Him

    and 

make His footsteps 

a Way

Philippians 4:19 

My God will supply every need of Yours 

according to His riches 

in Glory 

in 

Christ Jesus. 

We have experienced the weather of the first two centuries AD Anno Domini. Wild. Deadly. The word scary is just appropriate. And when we remember the clear skies and water in Venice, we see how quickly the world can be so clean. With all the weather, it is time to pray daily for good weather worldwide.  Jesus Christ told us to pray with hope.  

I recently read an article about Rees Howells.  The praying man in Wales was Rees Howells, founder of the Bible College of Wales in Swansea. During World War II, he and his students gathered every evening from 7:00 PM until midnight. Many times praying through the night. Praying for sustained, strategic intercession over major military campaigns, including Dunkirk and the defense of Moscow. Rees Howells and the praying intercessors never claimed the Victory. The Victory in Jesus Christ for The Lord. 

We should pray for the weather.  These prayer intercessors did not grow weary. The Battle is the Lord's. 

Mark 1:5

And saying, 

‘The time is fulfilled, 

and 

The Kingdom of God is at hand; 

repent 

and 

believe in the Gospel.”

Romans 12:1

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, 

in view of God's mercy, 

to offer your bodies 

as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God 

– this is true worship.

Titus 3:5

He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, 

but because of His Mercy.

He saved us 

through the washing of rebirth 

and 

renewal by the Holy Spirit 

Micah 6:8

He has shown all you people what is good.

 And what does the LORD require of you? 

To act justly 

and to love mercy 

and to walk humbly with your God.

Matthew 6:33

Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, a

nd all these things will be given to you as well.

Abba, Father God,

We see prayers being answered. 

We pray with hope for the

weather experienced in the

first two centuries Anno Domini,

will abate and be good weather again.

Praying for safety and prosperity in these days.

More of Jesus Christ's Holy Spirit. 

Please continue to pray for peace and the wishes of our parents and great and grandparents to be fulfilled in a peaceful and complete manner. 

 God is moving and working and the joy of finding answered prayers.

Dwell in me,

Dwell in us,

Dwell in those we Love,

Help us to seek You first.

Peace and the Joy God gives us.

And we will finish well, 

in Jesus Christ. 

Peace and Prosperity for the Godly

Healing

Joy of the Lord

Help us seek and find 

and bring,

become,

 more Heaven

to this earth.

In the Name of Jesus 

fill us

surround us

embolden us

lead us

redeem us

and keep us forever.

Lord Jesus Christ

Only Son of God, our Father.

WE PRAY 

BLESSINGS 

for those

helping the earth 

to heal.

Jesus Christ

Shine on us

ALL

Let evil and practicing evil

depart 

far 

from us

and our children.

Thy Kingdom come

Thy will be done

on earth

as it is

in Heaven. 

And we will be blessed indeed. 

Jesus the Lord. Alleluia

and Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Bless the Lord Jesus

Thank You, Jesus

Yes, The Lord Fulfills His Purpose!