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Hi friends – This name of God is often used during the Christmas season. The Christmas is a highlight that God is with us. The other truth that you need to receive is that God arrives and He has never left. With this understanding I believe you will see the value of gaining understanding of all God’s names. The more we get to know Him, the more we understand His love for us and how He is woven through our lives.

Review – Isaiah 7:14 says that a virgin will conceive a give birth to a son.

Receive – God is always with us and He does not leave us. No matter what you are going through as Isaiah says that God is with you.

Respond in prayer – Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you that in every way you are always with me. I pray that my heart and mind receives this truth in a fresh new way today. Amen.

Isaiah 7: 14 – Therefore the Lord himself will give you^[a] a sign: The virgin^[b] will conceive and give birth to a son, and^[c] will call him Immanuel.^[d]

Until next time friends, always know you are known and loved by God. Blessings!

Hi friends – As we continue to journey through the Psalms I would encourage you to pay close attention to the meanings of the words in scripture. The more you dig into scripture the more God will reveal to you. Each Psalm is unique and has something for us to learn.

Review – The word sing means to sing, sign with joy, call forth songs and jubilant song. The word righteous (also from verse one) means we are upright, just and innocent. When we give our lives to the Lord we are righteous. Keep this in mind as we review the next section.

Receive – There are many ways to worship God and one of them can be a joyful song. We are righteous in His eyes and He loves to hear songs of praise.

Respond in prayer – Dear Lord Jesus, I give you praise, honour and glory. You are faithful and true in every season. Amen.

¹ Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous;
    it is fitting for the upright to praise him.
² Praise the Lord with the harp;
    make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre.
³ Sing to him a new song;
    play skillfully, and shout for joy.

⁴ For the word of the Lord is right and true;
    he is faithful in all he does.

Until next time my friends remember you are known and loved by God. Blessings!

Hi friends – Today we are going to look at the book of Genesis and God Almighty. Let’s take a look at a conversation between God and Abram. Be mindful of what El-Shaddai means and receive that truth into your heart today.

Review – Take a look at Genesis 17:1 – In this scripture, God speaks to Abram and says “I am almighty God”. El Shaddai means Almighty God.

Receive – This scripture highlights the relationship that Abraham has with God. This is the type of conversation that God wants and longs to have with us. The word conversation means to spend time with someone and share information. God’s conversations with us are far more meaningful than our earthly conversations because they are with God almighty the Creator of heaven and earth. The other meaning of El-Shaddai is He nurtures, He gives life and He pours out blessings. God wants to connect with you and He wants to bless you.

Respond in prayer – Dear Lord, Thank you for being God Almighty, the Creator of all things. Thank you that you care for me and want to bless me. Amen.

Genesis 17:1 – When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty ; walk before me faithfully and be blameless.

Until next time my friends remember you are known and loved by God. Blessings!

Hi friends – I hope your week is off to a good start. We are going to take a look at Psalm 25. The word trust is highlighted in this verse. Digging into scripture and discovering the meaning of words allows us to gain a greater understanding of scripture. Let’s explore this Psalm together.

Review – Read through Psalm 25:1-5

Receive – The word Lord in the first verse refers to the proper name of the one true God, Jesus Christ. The word trust means that you can completely put your confidence in someone or something. Remember friend you can put your trust in the one true God. What powerful verses to receive today.

Dig a little deeper – In verse four it says show me your ways Lord and teach me your paths. You can come before the Lord – the one true God and ask Him to direct your path. God is longing to hear from you and guide your steps.

Respond in prayer – Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you that you are the one true God and I can put my trust in you every day. I am grateful that you direct my path. Amen.

¹ In you, Lord my God,
    I put my trust.

² I trust in you;
    do not let me be put to shame,
    nor let my enemies triumph over me.
³ No one who hopes in you
    will ever be put to shame,
but shame will come on those
    who are treacherous without cause.

⁴ Show me your ways, Lord,
    teach me your paths.
⁵ Guide me in your truth and teach me,
    for you are God my Savior,
    and my hope is in you all day long.

Until next time my friends remember you are known and loved by God. Blessings!

Hi friends – There is a beautiful scripture in the Bible. It is in Psalm 23. It goes hand in hand with the name of God I am highlighting – God our Shepherd. The Lord is my shepherd and this name of God – Jehovah Ro’i meaning God the Shepherd give us an amazing picture of God and His loving caring character. Let’s dig a little deeper friends.

Review – Take a moment and read through Psalm 23.

Receive – As you read through Psalm 23 I hope you were able to see how much God loves and cares for you. God is our shepherd for daily life. He guides us along the right path and the Lord restores us. This is only a part of what God is promising to do for us.

Respond in prayer – Dear Lord Jesus – Thank you for your hand on my life. I am grateful that you care for me in a deep and meaningful way. Remind me every day that you are my shepherd and ultimately guide for life. Amen.

Psalm 23 – The Lord is my shepherd

¹ The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
²     He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
³     he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
    for his name’s sake.
⁴ Even though I walk
    through the darkest valley,^[a]
I will fear no evil,
    for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

⁵ You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
⁶ 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.

Hi friends – This Psalm starts by saying “I love you Lord my strength”. As we look at this Psalm, remember that God loves you and wants to spend time with you.

Review – Psalm 18:1-2

Receive – The word love in verse one means to have compassion or show mercy. The meaning of rock in verse two means God as a rock and focuses on stability. What a beautiful picture that God shows us. He is compassionate, the stability we need in difficult seasons and never leaves us.

Respond in prayer – Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you for being a compassionate Father who cares deeply for me. Remind me of your everlasting love today in a fresh new way. Amen

¹ I love you, Lord, my strength.

² The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
    my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
    my shield^[b] and the horn^[c] of my salvation, my stronghold.

Until next time my friends remember you are known and loved by God. Blessings!

Hi friends – I think we all need a little (or a lot) of peace deepening on the season we are in. It might be family conflict, unsettling health news, financial challenges, job loss or navigating your emotions. Life is full of unknowns and sometimes we need a little peace. The thought of peace seems a distance unknown. There was a time in my life when peace did seem distant and then I realized something. God’s plan is perfect for me and I had to release my life into God’s hands. The peace that I received in those moments was miraculous and amazing. That peace can only come from God.

Review – Take a look at Judges 6:22-24

Receive – True peace is a gift from God. Jevohah-Shalom means the Lord is peace. God wants each one of us to have and receive his peace. It is a wonderful gift to receive and I challenge you to put your life struggles in His hands and receive His peace.

Respond in prayer – Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you Lord for giving me peace in a variety of ways. You know me so well and you know where I need peace. You know where my challenges are and you know when to intervene. Help me to follow your lead. Amen.

When Gideon saw he was the angel of the Lord, he said, ‘Alas, O Lord GOD! For now I have seen the angel face to face. The Lord said to him, Peace to you, do not fear; you shall not die. Then Gideon built an altar there to the LORD and named it The LORD is Peace.”  Judges 6:22-24

Until next time my friends, remember you are known and loved by God, Blessings!

Hi friends – We have all been there. You have had a rough day and you are feeling defended. One of those mornings when you are not 100% and feeling sluggish. As you wrestle with your thoughts wondering how you could have handled that person or situation differently. These days, I am so grateful for my relationship with the Lord. He understands our thoughts and feelings and hears my prayers.

Review – Psalm 13: 1-4

Receive – God truly understands where we are coming from and what we need. This psalm is by King David and you can tell by reading through this scripture that David was honest and real with God. David also knew what to do in the end which was praise the Lord.

Respond in prayer – Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you for understanding me and my emotions. I know in the difficult seasons I can connect with you. I give you praise Lord Jesus. Amen.

Psalm 13

¹ How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?
    How long will you hide your face from me?
² How long must I wrestle with my thoughts
    and day after day have sorrow in my heart?
    How long will my enemy triumph over me?

³ Look on me and answer, Lord my God.
    Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death,
⁴ and my enemy will say, “I have overcome him,”
    and my foes will rejoice when I fall.

⁵ But I trust in your unfailing love;
    my heart rejoices in your salvation.
⁶ I will sing the Lord’s praise,
    for he has been good to me.

Hi friends – I am so grateful for growing up in church. I was often reminded that God was the creator of all things. God created a beautiful world for us to live in, take care of and watch over. This post is a simple reminder to reflect and remember God our creator.

Review – Take this time to read Genesis 1:1 and Romans 1:20

Receive – The word Elohim means God is your creator. The Lord Jesus is our creator and the creator of all things. The list is endless of all the beautiful things that God has created. In the book of Romans, chapter one says that God’s eternal power has been shown since the creation of the world. God created all things and each day when you look around you see the evidence of His unique and thoughtful design.

Respond in prayer – Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you for your beautiful creation and being thoughtful about making each of us (Gen. 1:27). Amen.

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1

 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, ⁿhave been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world,⁷ in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse – Romans 1:20

Until next time my friends remember you are known and loved by God. Blessings!

Hi friends – There is so much to say about thoughtfulness. Here are some final thoughts.

When we take the time to be thoughtful I believe that God can use these moments (big and small) in an unique and meaningful way. I looked up the concept of a ripple effect or the domino effect. Ultimately both cause a chain reaction or a contagious effect on the actions. When we are thoughtful and think of others along with taking action, there is an impact on our world. When God is the author of things the impact is even greater. A kind word, a smile, a thoughtful gesture or simply taking the time to listen. They all have an impact and can be used by God. Just something to think about friends.

“For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His” (2 Chronicles 16:9 NAS).

Until next time my friends, remember you are known and loved by God. Blessings!