February 2021
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven."
Luke 6:37
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."
John 3:16-17
"I will rejoice greatly in the Lord,
My soul will be joyful in my God;
For He has clothed me with garments of salvation,
He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness,
As a groom puts on a turban,
And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels."
Isaiah 61:10 (NASB)
"My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline,
and do not resent his rebuke,
because the Lord disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in."
Proverbs 3:11-12
I love today's devo: What a positive way to end the month of February! I like the comparison aspect of judging in the lesson as well as from where we need our affirmation:
The only source of real affirmation is My unconditional Love.
Have a blessed Sunday, My Sweet Friends!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
First coat of another teacup painting
"Yet I am always with you;
you hold me by my right hand."
Psalm 73:23
"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
1 Corinthians 10:13
I am enjoying these devos lately (including today's) reminding us to focus on today, and to not worry about tomorrow.
I hope y'all have a fun Saturday, Friends, and let's not worry about Sunday!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
I've been meaning to share this with y'all. This is a lovely Lent devotional by Asheritah Ciuciu. I have her Advent devotional entitled Unwrapping the Names of Jesus, and it is fantastic, too!
"The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law."
Deuteronomy 29:29
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you."
Psalm 32:8
Because the "secret things" in Deuteronomy 29:29 is future events, we aren't meant to worry about them because they belong to God. I found today's devo very comforting and reassuring. What about y'all?
Have a wonderful weekend, Friends!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."
Colossians 4:2
"In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NASB)
*Press play*
From today's devo:
Your prayers and petitions are winged into heaven's throne room when they are permeated with Thanksgiving.
Have a blessed day, Friends! It's almost Friday! :D
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
I thought that this quote from Anne Graham Lotz was appropriate for today's devo.
"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, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."
Ephesians 3:16-19
...from today's devo:
[Christ's Love] is limitless: it fills all of space, time, and eternity.
Have a blessed day, Friends!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you,
who walk in the light of your presence, Lord.
They rejoice in your name all day long;
they celebrate your righteousness.
Psalm 89:15-16
Therefore, since we also have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let’s rid ourselves of every obstacle and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking only at Jesus, the originator and perfecter of the faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews:12:1-2 (NASB)
I like the lesson in today's devo: Stay close to Jesus and away from the "pit" of self-pity. Let's walk in the light of His presence today, friends!
Do y'all have any prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
It's Monday morning. Have coffee with me, Friends!
"Until now you have not asked [the Father] for anything in My name; but now ask and keep on asking and you will receive, so that your joy may be full and complete."
John 16:24 (AMP)
We are called to pray continually, and I don't think it's a coincidence that these last few devos have been about prayer. Thanks for sharing your prayer requests with us! God is so good to us, and one reason is answered prayer!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."
Colossians 2:6-7
"But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign Lord;
in you I take refuge—do not give me over to death."
Psalm 141:8
Cast ALL your anxiety... not just some of it. This takes practice, and I'm willing to try!
I hope you have a blessed and peaceful Sunday, Friends!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Good morning, Friends! I borrowed this graphic from a friend on Clouthub. I love the verse and the photo. It's a beautiful, sunny day here in Central Alabama!
"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful."
Colossians 3:15
"To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory."
Colossians 1:27
So much to be thankful for today! My sweet friend Jen in San Francisco gave birth for the first time last night, a beautiful baby girl named Hannah Clare. She looks like a doll! Jen is several years younger than I: She's 47, and handled the pregnancy and birth like a boss. God is so good!
What are your praises for today, Friends?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Camellia japonica L
This late bloomer blooms throughout the winter in Alabama, and it's our state flower.
God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’”
Exodus 3:14
"Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.
The Sovereign Lord is my strength;
he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,
he enables me to tread on the heights."
Habakkuk 3:17-19
I've always gotten a kick out of the verse from Exodus. I've often wondered if God was trolling Moses, and I think it's a wee bit funny. What do you think?
Prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
These are the same pansies I shared with you on February 11th. I hope they make it...I should've covered them!
"The Lord your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing."
Zephaniah 3:17
"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.
Whom have I in heaven but you?
And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever."
Psalm 73:23-26
I am encouraged today, Friends, because I'm seeing God work by answering prayer. We are so blessed that "the Mighty Warrior who saves" is willing to fight our battles for us.
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Snow on dried limelight hydrangeas
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”
Matthew 28:5-7
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
2 Corinthians 5:17
Good morning, New Creations! :D Yesterday was an exercise for today's devo because we had unpredicted snow here in Central Alabama: lots of delays and closings, and no chance for "idol routines." Today I'm praying for Americans who are cold and without fresh water (especially Texans).
Have a blessed day!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
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