I know this verse was shared during Week 7, but I think it's appropriate to share again this week.
Happy Monday, Friends! This week's focus is on someone from our past who was an older and wiser encourager to us. Currently ALL OF YOU are my encouragers!
I like this week's prompt because it's so positive, reflecting on the balcony people, those who've lifted us up (as opposed to basement people who drag us down).
I hope you have a great week, and I look forward to Friday's discussion.
Prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Happy Friday, Friends! Today is a big day for the people of Arizona, and possibly the nation. Please keep the Arizona legislature in your prayers today. Also, please pray for travel mercies for the ladies traveling tomorrow to attend the bridal tea Shelley and I are hosting.
This week's writing prompt is based on the following scripture:
And the prompt is:
Consider how Jesus encouraged Peter. Write down words of encouragement you need to hear from Jesus today.
This is really a tough question, actually. Today I need to hear from Jesus that he is hearing my prayers, and that he is working things out in the natural world that has already been done in the spiritual according to his will. That's it!
What about you?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
White roses fit for a bride
Happy Monday, Friends!
This week's focus is on how Jesus encouraged Peter. I enjoy reading about Peter because he is very spontaneous and unrestrained. I will most definitely enjoy this week's guided journaling!
I also have a prayer request:
Our daughter Shelley's best friend Amelia is getting married next month, and we are hosting a Bridal Afternoon Tea for her on Saturday. Please pray that she will be blessed, and that everything will go well. We had a vendor who was supplying the party favors plus an activity, and with very little notice the company canceled on us Thursday. It has been a scramble, but I think we have a solution.
Do y'all have any prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Hello, Friends! I'm so sorry that I'm a day late with my post.
Let's take a look at this week's prompt:
Write about how you have felt encouraged by scripture or people in your life.
First, I want to thank Kris for her sweet gift of Anne Neilson's beautiful devotional book. I just finished one (I'll share it with you next week), and I started on the new one today.
Today's lesson focused on the word "love." All the lessons in the book focus on a positive, empowering word with scripture references.
Y'all have all encouraged me this week, and I'm so happy to know so many prayer warriors.
Two Bible verses from my Bible study this week encouraged me. One was:
"She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come."
Proverbs 31:25
This verse has been popping up all over the place lately, and it screams confidence to me.
And the second one is:
"Christ gave each one of us the special gift of grace, showing how generous he is."
Ephesians 4:7 (NCV)
This verse reminds me of Christ's lavish generosity.
What about you? How have you been encouraged this week?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
I'm brewing a large pot of Starbuck's Cafe Verona as I'm typing.
Later, I'll visit Starbucks for a PSL. We love PSL season!
Good Morning, Friends! I was able to sleep-in this morning (a little blessing for sure), so I apologize for posting a couple of hours later than the norm.
It's Week Seven of our guided journaling already! This week is all about encouragement. I hope we can encourage each other this week as well as those in our circle. Also, remember that scripture is one of the best sources for encouragement:
You see, everything written in the days of old was recorded to give us instructions for living. We find encouragement through the Scriptures and a call to perseverance that will produce hopeful living.Romans 15:4 (The Voice)
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Just a reminder, especially with the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 tomorrow.
Happy Friday, Friends. Here's a look at this week's prompt:
In what ways could you brighten your corner of the world this week? List three things you can do now.
1. Smile more as I remind myself that God wins. Always.
2. Ask people how they are doing, and reminding them that God is good! Always.
3. Pray for everyone within my circle because God listens to and answers prayer. Always.
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Do you have any plans today, Friends? I hope you have a wonderful day with those you love.
This week we've been presented with a challenge, and the writing prompt is meant for the beginning of the week, so "heads-up!" LOL
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.Matthew 5:14
Have a wonderful week!
Until next time...
Blerssings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Friday, Friends! It's been a difficult week, hasn't it, with Hurricane Ida and the debacle and tragedy of Afghanistan. It's hard to even think of happiness as our nation grieves.
Here is this week's prompt:
What areas of your life feel like they're out of your control? Do you believe you're able to affect your own happiness as well as the happiness of those around you?
I know that most areas of my life are in God's control, but he does give us free will in how we respond to our circumstances. (I'm happy that God is in control, and I often need to remind myself that He is.) I can choose to be happy, or to at least try. I can choose to have a good attitude, and in everything give thanks. I know that I can affect my happiness as well as the happiness of those around me, definitely. Smiles and attitudes are contagious, and I want to be like my favorite uncle, one of my favorite people I've ever known: I want to be an encourager, not a discourager.
What about you? I look forward to reading your responses.
My prayer request is to still pray for our Gold Star Families.
Please share your prayer requests in comments, too.
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Hello, Friends! It's September, and I'm looking forward to autumn this year. Are you?
I wanted to pop in and say thanks to all of you who've asked about my sister-in-law and her family. They are blessed that their beach house in Mississippi had no damage, and they have power, so they will live there until it's safe to return to New Orleans.
Authorities are saying that it could take three to four weeks to restore power in Southern Louisiana, and no one in New Orleans has power (unless they have a generator). Please continue to pray for the people down there who are struggling, who have nowhere else to go. Also pray for those still in the path of Ida.
This scripture is from a recent devo:
Stay calm; there is no need to be afraid of a sudden disasteror to worry when calamity strikes the wicked,For the Eternal is always there to protect you.He will safeguard your each and every step.Proverbs 3:25-26
Proverbs is the book of wisdom, and the easiest Bible study on the planet is to read a chapter from the book of Proverbs everyday. There are 31 chapters in the book, one for every single day of the month!
Have a great day!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
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