Matthew 16:17,18 ~ Blessed are you. January 2nd

 

Monday, January 2, 2023

“Monday Night Football” game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals was suspended and they knelt to pray for God's Help and Mercy
For Damar Hamlin

Matthew 16:17,18

17 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! 

For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, 

but by My Father in heaven. 

18 And I tell you that you are Peter, 

and on this rock 

I will build My church, 

and 

the gates of Hades will not prevail 

against it.

“Monday Night Football” game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals was suspended in the first quarter after Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed after a hit and was taken off the field by ambulance.

Hamlin, 24, received CPR on the field, according to ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” announcers. ESPN reporters described the sight of Bills players opening weeping as the team gathered on the field. About 23 minutes after Hamlin collapsed, Bills coach Sean McDermott and Bengals coach Zac Taylor conferred and called a temporary suspension of the game. 

Hamlin is a second-year NFL player and was in his second season with the Bills. He was transported to the nearest trauma center to Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. ESPN announcer Joe Buck prayed and reported that Hamlin’s mother was on hand for the game and accompanied him to the hospital.

The Rock is faith. 

Bitterness and Blessing

Naomi tells us she is bitter. Call her Mara, bitterness.

The Scriptures tell us of a word very similar to Mara, bitterness.

Genesis 22:14

 Abraham called the name of that place Mar-Yah Will Provide. As it is said to this day, "On Mar-Yah's mountain, it will be provided."

Genesis 28:15 

“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, 

and I will bring you back to this land. 

I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

1 Corinthians 1:8 

“He will also keep you firm to the end, 

so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Philippians 1:6 

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you 

will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

Psalm 119:105 

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Proverbs 11:14 

For lack of guidance, a nation falls, 

but victory is won through many advisers.

Abba, Father,

You, Our Father, has loved us so much that 

we are called children of God. 

And we really are His Children!

John, Your Beloved Disciple calls You, "God of Love." 

 The willingness to do the right action even at a cost. 

Knowing You are giving more than what  would have been done for you.

 Loyalty. Endurance. Recreating a spark. 

Remembering past gratitude. Adherence. Care. Constancy. 

Dependability, trustworthy, giving truth.

Gentleness - tenderness and kindness.

Paul calls You, "God of encouragement!"

Comfort, delight, elation, glee,

 humor, pride, satisfaction, wonder, exultation, frolic, 

gladness, gratification, indulgence, merriment, 

rejoicing, revelry, and good humor.

We pray rightly over Christians

Please You Bless us and Keep us,
Make Your Face Joyfully Shine upon us,
Be Gracious to Damar and your children!

May we Lift up Your Face to Smile upon us.
Cover us in Your Peace, the Very Peace of You, Our God, Knowing Your
Willing Plan for a Hope and Future.

To place the Name of Jesus in our souls. Jesus before us,
Jesus behind us, Jesus Living Water pouring and flowing surround us and those we Love. Help us to Seek You First. Dwell with us.

Dwell in those we Love.

Help us to seek You first.

Help us to have more Heaven upon earth, please Jesus,

pray with us and hear our prayer.

The Blessing of Jesus upon Damar

and upon us, we pray. 

For all the Times You've 

Helped Thank You.

Alleluia and Amen in Jesus Christ.

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Nehemiah 2:4-20 ~ the good hand of my God

 

Abba, Father,

We know all our Journey leads to Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is Life. 

We ask Your Willing Blessings.

We have all lived seeing so much Change. 

And in the Scriptures, sweeping changes are shown as well. 

The answer is timeless. 

To believe God is yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Father God, we lift our cares of those we love. 

 Seeking You to say the Word over all our changes 

and pour Your Blessing on us.

We Rise as we believe You will care for those we Love. 

We Trust their very being to You. 

Remembering You as Father. 

God of Love, God of Encouragement.

We read the news and the violence of the century 

and Believe You are the Light of Nations. 

Bless all of our lives and cares so high, 

the Nation is lifted Trusting in You. 

Bless the Nations believing in You for renewed Hope and Life.

We bless You for Jesus Christ and His Words 

encouraging all His Beloved 

around the earth, 

praying for more Heaven on earth. 

Your Good Will be done. 

And know the communion of saints 

as Your Prayer covers 

Your Good Creation today.

Blessings of being the New Covenant in Your Son, Jesus Christ. 

Alleluia. Amen.

Nehemiah 2:4-20

4 Then the king said to me, “What are you requesting?” So I prayed to the God of heaven. 

5 And I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, that you send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers' graves, that I may rebuild it.”

 6 And the king said to me (the queen sitting beside him), “How long will you be gone, and when will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me when I had given him a time. 

7 And I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, let letters be given me to the governors of the province Beyond the River, that they may let me pass through until I come to Judah, 8 and a letter to Asaph, the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the fortress of the temple, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall occupy.” 

And the king granted me what I asked, for the good hand of my God was upon me.

9 Then I came to the governors of the province Beyond the River and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent with me officers of the army and horsemen. 10 But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite servant heard this, it displeased them greatly that someone had come to seek the welfare of the people of Israel.

11 So I went to Jerusalem and was there three days. 12 Then I arose in the night, I and a few men with me. And I told no one what my God had put into my heart to do for Jerusalem. There was no animal with me but the one on which I rode. 13 I went out by night by the Valley Gate to the Dragon Spring and to the Dung Gate, and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that were broken down and its gates that had been destroyed by fire. 14 Then I went on to the Fountain Gate and to the King's Pool, but there was no room for the animal that was under me to pass. 15 Then I went up in the night by the valley and inspected the wall, and I turned back and entered by the Valley Gate, and so returned. 

16 And the officials did not know where I had gone or what I was doing, and I had not yet told the Jews, the priests, the nobles, the officials, and the rest who were to do the work.

17 Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in, how Jerusalem lies in ruins with its gates burned. Come, let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer suffer derision.” 

18 And I told them of the hand of my God that had been upon me for good, and also of the words that the king had spoken to me. And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands for the good work.

19 But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite servant and Geshem the Arab heard of it, they jeered at us and despised us and said, “What is this thing that you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?” 20 Then I replied to them, “The God of heaven will make us prosper, and we his servants will arise and build, but you have no portion or right or claim in Jerusalem.” 

Darius and the mosaic of the 2nd Exodus,

leaving the Babylonian Empire

Nehemiah's 2nd Chapter is a great reflection on a brand new beginning for New Year's Day.  The glory and hope of something so new. Even the King has given blessings. The warmth of exploration and dreams. Making something of ruins.  A foundation the people want.  The happiness of the people.  A work of God. They survey and look to see with expectation. More joy will follow. Knowing Blessings lead the path and Blessings are making this path meaningful.

God's path. Setbacks and discovering more of the goodness of God.

2 Timothy 1

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus,

2 To Timothy, my beloved child:

Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

3 I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. 4 As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, 10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, 11 for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, 12 which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. 13 Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 

14 By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.

15 You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes. 16 May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains, 17 but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me earnestly and found me— 18 may the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that day!—and you well know all the service he rendered at Ephesus.

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Romans 8:28 ~ Know All Things Work Together for Good To us Loving God To us Called According to His Purpose

 

New Year's Day begins anew. We would need a bright heart, soul and mind to not have cold blah or even flu. An air of Adventure.

Brightly optimistic. Boldly, filled with expectation. Avoiding an avalanche of overly caffeinated.




Abraham. Believed. And then calculated, he could assist the Lord God Most High. Abraham felt he was the Lord's Associate. Perhaps even the Lord's Counselor. He has forgotten, Abraham was God's Friend.





God Alone is Absolute. Almighty. All knowing. Alpha and Omega.

The Lord God is Shepherd and Overseer of our souls. His repetition is reiteration for the renewal of our ruminations. Redemption of round about reflections. Our Redeemer would long for our shared rejoicing.

Our Father God is Ancient of Days. Advancing Love. Determined, Diligent, Dependable Love. Asking authoritatively to appeal to our core being. Announcing action, assurance of advice and sound counsel. Angelic and Celestial combine attesting to the enduring, eternal essential of faith.

The Prodigal presents an aptitude for process and proficiency providing preparation for adroitness in eternal, effusive endurance. Exceptional excellence of Faith. Accomplished achievement of Belief.

Romans 8:28

Know
All Things
Work
Together for Good
To us Loving God
To us Called
According to His Purpose

As we cusp,  in a beginning Year - God's Goodness rolls to new generalizations - our chance changing our circumspect accumulations of cognitive conversation. God's Good Plan - all circumstances correspond - the cogs of detail encompass all of  - - - our very lives.   All Things work for Good.  In His Will. In God's Time.

The Shepherds encountered this:

1 Corinthians 15

57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

And once the Shepherds were changed and had seen Glory of God in the Highest.

Luke 2

The shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Our Abba,

You are the Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

You make  me lie down in green pastures,

You lead  me beside quiet waters,

Jesus refreshes my soul.

He guides me along the right paths

for His name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the darkest valley,

I will fear no evil, for You are with me;

Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Surely your goodness and love will follow me

all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Uplift those I LOVE and people that are given. Bless them to have Wisdom.

Watch over, lead and guide our Churches, Communities and Nations. We look in Expectation of Jesus. Amen.

Happy New Year

with faith, diligence

and many rewards!

Abba, we pray for those we Love:

The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. Amen.

Abba, we pray for the people You have given us:

May, now, the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Abba, we pray Blessings for the Church Jesus has announced, anointed and upheld in His Love:

May, now, the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That we may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Abba, we pray the unity of Your Beloved enfolding Your Creation:

May, You, The Lord will give strength unto His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace.

Abba we pray for the unborn, future generations of those we love and care for. Filling us with Love, Joy, Faith and Hope:

May, now, God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto You. And the Lord make us to increase and abound in love.

We ask to be abiding and blessed  

-daily loved  -all our lives in Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Our Amen and Alleluia is in Jesus Christ.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Yay Jesus 

John 13:34-35 ~ Jesus' Disciples

 

John 13:34-35

"A new command I give you: Love one another. 

As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 

By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." 

Today, I watched a neighbor admit a crime to a government official. In person. And press a crime.  

Today, we watched a video of police trying to get Southwest Airline ticket holders to move back to the unsecure area, then demand this large group of people to leave the airport as Trespassers. A minority woman in the crowd pressed forward, and told the officers that Ticket Holders are legally allowed in the Airport. She stopped the crowd from having to leave.

Today, I heard a nonbeliever call this blog, as a reader, a work of fiction. With a screaming tone of voice, versus a speaking voice. 

Today, I saw people step up to the plate to work on goodness and mercy with justice. 

Today, we have seen an example of Pandemic minds. 

Today, I had a very gentle prayer answered. Actually, 4 prayers answered.

Especially, now, don't we all have a life that has wonderful aspects and then see things we wonder what direction will happen to all.  How will we put this wonderful commandment on a plate and ask us to serve it warm and with great heart? 

Jesus has an answer for this. The Prodigal Son is about a long distance of time. Time for the Father to sell off his hard work and dreams. Time for the Prodigal to kick up his heels with wine, women and song. Passing of time for the Prodigal to find a job, realize the job doesn't feed him. Travel a long way with thoughts of conversations and outcomes. We could be looking at a time period of 1 year to decide, 1 year to sell, 1 year to travel, 5 years or 7 years to spend a lifetime amount of money. No time to find a job not paying enough for food. 6 months to discover there is no future. 6 months to decide to face his parent. Could be months of travel.  10 years is possible.

What about the heart, as forgiveness has time? Salvation isn't earned. We need Jesus the Lord far more than He would need us. We rely on His Mercy daily. No one would please Jesus if we treat Him as our waiter, servant, driver, like a fake in our diligence.  Jesus tells us He fills every dot and iota of Scripture. Our sincere efforts are the heart, Jesus would approve. Putting effort into Letting God be God. His Will be done. 10 Talents believing His Will is good. 

Christmas is a time when our hearts are on the life self grade line. Not all of Christmas will be glorious. Some requires us to have mercy.  Some requires us to be the faithful in the more diligent aspects of faith. The long, high road with appropriate conversation.  When we look Up to God, we find what we have put behind us isn't usually that important. We don't even usually remember what was the funk of each Christmas Season. We remember the Joy we gave and Joy we received.  That's a meaningful Life.

Abba, Father,

May the Lord

Bless us and keep us,

Make His Face to Shine upon us,

Be Gracious to us.

Lift up His Countenance,

His Smile,

Upon us

and give us Peace.

His very own Peace.

May the Lord give us the Name Jesus,

Fill us with Jesus,

put us on His Path

and 

We Are Blessed.

Always.

Amen and Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Yay Jesus