Happy Monday, Friends! This week's lesson is perfect for Happy Prayer Warriors! Here's the scriptural reference from The Message:
"The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They’re full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. Don’t fall for that nonsense. This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need. With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply. Like this:
Our Father in heaven,
Reveal who you are.
Set the world right;
Do what’s best—
as above, so below.
Keep us alive with three square meals.
Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others.
Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil.
You’re in charge!
You can do anything you want!
You’re ablaze in beauty!
Yes. Yes. Yes."
~Matthew 6:7-13
I like this version of The Lord's Prayer, do you?
Prayer Requests
- Let's continue to pray for Sam, Connor, and Riley.
- Please pray for our nation!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Mr. Happy's favorite pansies
Happy Friday, Friends! How are y'all? Have you had a nice week? I've been getting things done, and it feels good. It feels even better to have the energy to do chores and projects!
This week's reflection is entitled: "Do I Love To Tell the Story?" I have felt an urgency to share the gospel lately, as if we're running out of time. I want to apologize up front for this post veering away from the lesson, but things are getting out of hand in our country. I don't want to be political, but our government is being weaponized against the other party not currently in power.
Getting back to the lesson, Maggie suggests we read the story of Lydia (Acts 16:13-15). We can learn much from this short encounter, can't we! Below is the last verse of her story:
I love how the Lord opened her heart to believe Paul.
Prayer Requests:
- Kitty asks that we pray for her grandsons who serve our country. Pray for Riley's safety in his deployment in South Korea. She also asks for prayers for Connor as he returns to civilian life after being in the Marines.
- Rita asks that we pray for her bil on my husband's side of the family, who had a stroke last Friday. He is his wife's caregiver (husband's sister), who cannot live alone. He did get moved already to the rehab floor, so that is good news.
- From Karla: "My heart breaks daily for our nation. It is falling apart. Praying for the MLB ... and the courage that some of the players are showing. Especially the L.A. Dodger players." Yes, we really need to lift-up the LA Dodgers standing-up for decency.
- Also from Karla: Praise Report .... the 157th and Sam will be back State Side in August!!! Counting down the days!!! THANK YOU for the prayers my dear Prayer Warriors!!!!!
- I would like to praise God for the opportunity to pray for three young men selflessly serving our country.
- Ladies, we need to guard our hearts and pray fervently for the direction of our country. The Wall Street Journal revealed this week that Instagram is facilitating the trafficking of children and child pornography. Nothing has been done to stop it, either. We are in desperate need of godly prosecutors, friends! If nothing is done about it at the corporate level, I will deactivate my account.
- Please pray for President Trump as he's being indicted.
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Proverbs 4:23
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Pansies and million bells in pots at Harbor Point Marina, Lake Martin, Alabama
Happy Monday Morning, Friends!
I have a confession: I haven't read this week's reflection yet. The only thing I've read so far is the scriptural reference, below, about Lydia:
As she listened with intensity to what was being said, the Master gave her a trusting heart—and she believed!~Acts 16:14 (MSG)
I hope y'all have a blessed week!
I think I need at least two cups this morning!
Prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
"Fancy Dori"
a daylily named after my art teacher
Happy Friday, Friends! How was your Memorial Day? I hope you've had a nice week, too.
Below is this week's scripture:
The verse below is the next verse in the Bible. I already had a graphic made of it, so I thought I'd go ahead and share it:
This week's reflection was political. Sure, I agree that we should help refugees, but many pouring over are Southern border are not political refugees, and video evidence shows most are young men of fighting age, not families. Many Christian organizations have taken dark money from NGO's that do not have the best interests of the United States at heart. Plus, 85,000 children who've crossed the border are missing according to the Biden administration. Where are they? Where's the justice for child trafficking?
We cannot afford the world's refugees at the same time we arm Eastern Europe. We. can't. afford. it.
Although I have no reason to doubt that Maggie's heart is in the right place, I'm a little bit disappointed in this reflection. What are your thoughts?
Prayer Requests
- Pray for Sam and the 157th.
- Pray for Kitty's grandson Riley's safety in his deployment in South Korea. Also, pray for her grandson Connor as he returns to civilian life after being in the Marines.
- We have a praise for Rita's BIL: He has had his testing, and there is now a plan for his treatment.
- Carla is exhausted by these companies that continue to push the AGENDA down our throats and on to our children. I am in total agreement, and I think we need to pray for the employees of these companies as Americans vote with their pocketbooks.
- Special birthday prayer for Rita!
Have a peaceful and blessed weekend, everyone!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
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