April 2021
And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.
2 Corinthians 12:19 (NASB)
Today, April 30, 2021, as well as everyday, should be Dependence Day (on Jesus). Wow, can you believe that this is the last day of April? I hope you enjoy this day, Friends!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.”
Hebrews 12:28-29
From today's devo:
The secret of being thankful is learning to see everything from My perspective.
Today's devo is one of my favorites so far, Friends. What do you think?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him;
it is good to wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord."
Lamentations 3:22-26
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
How do you wake up in the morning? Are you excited about the brand new day, with all the possibilities it holds, or do you wake-up dreading what is before you? I confess I woke-up a couple of days ago with dread, and I was so ashamed. I quickly asked God to forgive my negativity, and immediately thought about Psalm 118:24: "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice, and be glad in it." Just thinking about the verse helped my attitude!
I hope you have a very lovely Wednesday, Friends!
Prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.”
John 17:20-23
"He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint."
Isaiah 40:29-31
How wonderful is it knowing that Jesus prays for us! Today's devo is short but sweet. My favorite quote is the first sentence:
Come to me with empty hands and an open heart, ready to receive abundant blessings.
How is your week so far? Do you have any prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
"Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you,
who walk in the light of your presence, Lord."
Psalm 89:15
Today's devo illustrates a truth that I've often thought: Attitudes are always framed by expectations and perspective. What a wonderfully uplifting message for today!
Have a super-productive Monday, Friends! Looooooove you all!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Hebrews 12:2
Hebrews 12:2
"But you remain the same,
and your years will never end."
Psalm 102:27
I loved dance when I was young, so I appreciate the dance analogy in today's devo. As a dancer must maintain a focal point while spinning (called spotting), we must also keep our focus on Christ as events swirl around us.
Have a Blessed Sunday, Friends!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalm 46:10
"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus..."
Romans 8:1
Happy Saturday! Please be in prayer for us in Central Alabama as we are expecting more severe weather today. The timing of today's devo is perfect:
"I am always with you, so you have no reason to be afraid."
I hope you have a beautiful Saturday, Friends!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Friday, Friends! Some mornings (like this morning) I need my coffee so I can focus on the devo. What about you? But I am working toward starting my day with prayer first before anything else.
There. Fixed it!
"But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign Lord;
in you I take refuge—do not give me over to death."
Psalm 141:18
"You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore."
Psalm 16:11 (NKJV)
I loved today's devo because I believe that it gives us permission to say no. :D I've bookmarked it.
Please continue to pray for Shelley. Her last test Monday, and it will determine whether or not she graduates! Thank-you so much!
If you have any prayer requests, please either email me, or leave a comment below.
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails."
Proverbs 19:21
"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me."
John 10:27
Friends, I don't know about you, but whenever I read about "trying to make things fit your plans" in these devos, I cringe because I tend to be a planner! It's way past time for me to "let go and let God." I'm practicing.
Prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”
So God created mankind in his own image,
in the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them.
Genesis 1:26-27
Today's devo contains a few hard truths, like:
"I risked all by granting you freedom to think for yourself."
Relating back to yesterday's message, be careful what media you listen to and whom you follow. Friends, today I'm praying that our minds will be governed by the Spirit. Today's scripture from Romans is truly precious!
Have a lovely Wednesday!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.
Mark 4:39 (NKJV)
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6
"Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea..."
Psalm 46:2
"Yet I am always with you;
you hold me by my right hand.
You guide me with your counsel,
and afterward you will take me into glory."
Psalm 73:23-24
Wow, Friends....wasn't today's devo spot on! TURN OFF THE NEWS!!! :D
I think this is the first time I've "yelled" on this blog, but I did it with a smile on my face. News "programming" is just that: "programing" fear and despair. Not today!
Thoughts? Prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying:
“I have loved you with an everlasting love;
I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.
Jeremiah 31:3
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
Let your face shine on your servant;
save me in your unfailing love.
Psalm 31:16
Christ clothed us in righteousness: We did not clothe ourselves. How comforting is it to know that God's "everlasting love" will never be taken away from us! It is an "eternal transaction!"
I hope you have a super start to your week, Friends! Please pray for continued travel mercies for our children.
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
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