"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you."
2 Thessalonians 3:16
"Submit to God and be at peace with him;
in this way prosperity will come to you."
Job 22:21
I enjoyed today's devo, and my hope for today is that our gold star families will experience God's peace and comfort.
Happy Memorial Day, Friends!
Prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. In this you have done foolishly; therefore from now on you shall have wars."
2 Chronicles 16:9
"Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name."
Hebrews 13:15 (NKJV)
I understand why the devo claims that spending time with God is a sacrifice, but I see it more as a necessity. What about you, Friends? What do you think about today's devo?
Have a blessed Sunday!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”
Matthew 1:23
"As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving."
Colossians 2:6-7
I am thankful that Immanuel IS with us always...Thanks be to God!
Friends, I have a prayer request. Shanley Belle fell while working yesterday. As she was walking up a flight of stairs, she dropped her laptop, and as she was trying to retrieve it, she fell. She hurt her wrist, leg, and hip, and fortunately she did not break anything. I think her pride is a little wounded, too, because she just started her new job this month.
Do you have any prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"...which God will bring about in his own time—God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen."
1 Timothy 6:15-16
"Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded."
James 4:8
"Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
his greatness no one can fathom.
One generation commends your works to another;
they tell of your mighty acts.
They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—
and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
They tell of the power of your awesome works—
and I will proclaim your great deeds."
Psalm 145:3-6
From the devo, let's do this, Friends:
Declare My glorious Being to the world!
I hope y'all have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, and as Carla reminded us earlier in the week, let's not forget to thank God for those who've given their lives in defense of our country.
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
When You said, “Seek My face,”
My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.”
Psalm 27:8 (NKJV)
"But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts."
Romans 13:14
Friends, I am so thankful for y'all. You're all so encouraging, and it does make a difference starting off the day with the devo, scripture, and prayer.
Have a wonderful Thursday. The holiday weekend is almost here!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]
John 16:33 (AMP)
In a world of uncertainty, isn't it wonderful that our Savior never changes.
Have a blessed Wednesday, Friends! Please post or email any prayer requests.
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Tuesday, Friends! Isn't it comforting to know that anything we face today can be tackled with the help of King of the Universe!!! All we have to do is ask.
Prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden."
Genesis 3:8
I want you to walk with me in the garden of your heart, where I have taken up permanent residence.
Ricki Jill
"My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."
Colossians 2:2-3
Sunday Blessings, Friends! Today's devo made me so happy, and I found some treasure to share with you:
The mountain laurels are blooming at Lake Martin.
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time."
1 Peter 5:6
I have been thinking quite a bit about truth lately. God can't lie, and the enemy is the father of lies. My prayer for us today, Friends, is for discernment. I know this isn't exactly the main point of today's devo...it's just been on my mind.
I hope you have a beautiful and sunny Saturday!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
"What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?"
Romans 8:31-32
Happy Fri-yay! I always enjoy seeing posts calling Friday Fri-yay...it makes me giggle!
Today's devo is perfect for the weekend because its message calls us to trust Jesus and not worry about anything. :D
Have a restful and peaceful weekend, Friends! I love you all!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin."
1 John 1:7
"I delight greatly in the Lord;
my soul rejoices in my God.
For he has clothed me with garments of salvation
and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness,
as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest,
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels."
Isaiah 61:10
"My illumination decimates the darkness."
Happy Thursday, Friends! Feeling blessed today that Jesus clothes us in his righteousness so that we, too, can walk in the light of His peace!
Prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"The Lord gives strength to his people;
the Lord blesses his people with peace."
Psalm 29:11
Happy Wednesday, Friends! Today's devo was a great reminder that most negative feelings stem from a lack of awareness of Christ's presence. I'm praying for you all to have a peaceful day today!
In addition to praying for the United States, I was reminded yesterday that we need to also pray for Israel. Do you have any other prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts.”
Isaiah 55:8-9 (NKJV)
I just read John 4:24 not even five minutes before reading today's devo. Obviously I was meant to read it and then live it!
Does that ever happen to you, Friends? You read scripture in one place only to read it again shortly thereafter from another source?
Have a lovely Tuesday!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:19
Happy Monday, Friends! Today's devo is so encouraging:
"My capacity to bless you is unlimited."
God wants to lavishly bless us as we spend time in his presence. I treasure early morning devo time, although this morning it was not so early because we slept in.
Prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"...to shine on those living in darkness
and in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the path of peace."
Luke 1:79
One thing I've noticed about the devos in May is the underlying theme of mind clutter and distractions that keep us from remaining in close fellowship with Christ. Maybe that's what Jesus wants me to focus on; what about you? Are you noticing any repeating message or theme?
Have a Blessed Sunday, Sweet Friends!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say:
"Now have come the salvation and the power
and the kingdom of our God,
and the authority of his Messiah.
For the accuser of our brothers and sisters,
who accuses them before our God day and night,
has been hurled down."
Revelation 12:10
"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded."
James 4:7-8
"Spending time with Jesus is not a luxury...it's a necessity." I love that quote from the devo! We need to start each day by putting on the full armor of God!
Prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Our God is a mighty God, amen!
Ricki Jill
Shelley is a college graduate!
I thank you for your prayers, and the glory goes to God!
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
1 Peter 5:6-7
The first sentence in today's devo stopped me in my tracks: "Thank me in the midst of the crucible." Our family has recently been through a severe trial, and we felt under attack. But if we are to live
1 Thessalonians 5:18, then we are to give thanks in LITERALLY everything!
I am thankful for you today, Friends. You are prayer warriors!
Please pray for travel mercies for our family as we travel this weekend for a wedding.
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
Matthew 11:28-29
Happy Wednesday, Friends! What I love most about today's devo is the reminder that we can best recharge by spending quiet time with Christ!
Prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
Philippians 4:6
So many things we worry about never come to fruition. God gave us time and organized it into 24 hour increments for a reason, Friends!
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."Matthew 6:34
UPDATE: Shelley attempted to take her final exam yesterday, but the proctor had technical difficulties. They've sent in an IT order, so hopefully she can take it mid-afternoon tomorrow. Thank you so much for your prayers: They mean so much to us!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
We've had so much rain, our hydrangeas are looking so pretty! We also have very pink ones. I'll cut a few and bring them inside this week
"We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead."
2 Corinthians 1:8-9
"...always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Ephesians 5:20
Happy Monday, Friends! Today's devo is chock full of encouragement. What's your favorite nugget from the lesson?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Romans 8:28
"But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord,
I wait for God my Savior;
my God will hear me."
Micah 7:7
I love the timing of today's devo because no other calling on Earth is as fraught with self-criticism as motherhood.
I hope all of you have a Blessed and Happy Mother's Day!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"For I am the Lord your God
who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
I will help you."
Isaiah 41:13
From today's devo:
In this world we will have trouble, but we will "have an eternity of problem-free living!"
May you have a peaceful Saturday, Friends!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to keep many people alive."
Genesis 50:20 (NASB)
Number one point of today's devo:
Trust = Peace
I love the story of Joseph: It's one of the most powerful and inspiring stories in the Old Testament.
Thoughts? Prayer requests?
Have a beautiful weekend, Friends!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Thursday, Friends! It's a green tea day for me because I'm congested. Do you have spring allergies, too?
Today'd devo is perfect timing because the checklist won't get done. I won't even look at it! Cleared schedules present opportunities to focus on Christ.
Urgent: Today is the National Day of Prayer, and for the first time in seventy years there will be NO NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER at the US Capitol. The permit was denied. God help us all! Here's a reminder to pray daily for our country:
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Today I am thankful for all the sweet birthday cards I've received. :D
"Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song."
Psalm 95:2
God is good! That's the theme of today's devo, and I love it!
Do you have any prayer requests, friends?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
"Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy..."
1 Peter 1:8
Meet me in the morning stillness, while the earth is fresh with the dew of My Presence.
This first line from today's devo (above) is perfect for me today because I awoke with the birds and went outside with the pups. The dew had saturated everything....It reminded me of a terrarium!
I must admit my day is always better if I read the devo and scripture first!
Go and have a lovely day, Sweet Friends!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Monday, Friends!
"No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."
Matthew 6:24
"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love..."
Ephesians 3:16-17
"You make known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand."
Psalm 16:11
People are harsh taskmasters, but Jesus is not. Easy choice, isn't it!
Any thoughts about today's devo, or any prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
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