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    Aglow and Burning for the Master!
          A daily devotion to uplift and encourage readers in the Lord and His Word.

    Sun, Sep 30th - 10:15AM

    Lord a Sun and Shield!



    Good rainy morning to you,
     
    It is indeed a wet morning here on the farm. I was talking to a friend the other day and she said "I don't want it to rain, that means the sun is gone until next July". I told her to watch her mouth. She was speaking things that be not as though they were. I expect some sunshine each month.
     
    It is going to be a great day regardless of the weather, just because the Lord my God is!
     
    Psalms 84:11
    For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield; the Lord bestows [present] grace and favor and [future] glory (honor, splendor, and heavenly bliss)! No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
     
    I was studying this verse and the New Merriam-Webster Dictionary gives these definitions:
    Walk
    to move or cause to move on foot usually at a natural gait.
    to follow a course of action or way of life (to walk humbly in the sight of God.
     
    Uprightly
    erect in carriage or posture.
    morally correct
     
    I guess the Lord made it pretty plain to me on how I need to walk to receive His grace and favor. Sometime I think why do I make my walk with the Lord so hard when anything I need to know is right there in His Word. I need to learn to trust Him more and follow the still small voice as He talks to me to lead me and guide me into all truth.
     
    Have a great day!
     
    Joy


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    Sat, Sep 29th - 11:44PM

    A Good Land!



    For the Lord thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of valleys and hills;

    A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of oil olive and honey.  Deuteronomy 8:7-8

    I don't know about you, but when I read this passage of scripture I decided I was ready for the Lord my God to take me into a good land; then I realized I am in a good land. I have food on my table, a roof over my head, shoes on my feet and a good warm bed. He is indeed bringing me to a good land. I sat by a stream with my dog the other day with the sun on my back and thought it doesn't get much better than this.

    God is so good, I can never praise him enough! He is worthy of my praise from the rising of the sun to the going down of the same. He is worthy of my praise in the midnight hours. God is faithful and will take such good care of me, even beyond my highest dreams.

    Praise the Lord.



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    Fri, Sep 28th - 9:39PM

    Let my mouth be filled with praise!



    Psalms 71:8, 14

    Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.

    But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.

    Isn't it wonderful how warm and cozy a person feels when they are in the presence of the Lord, ; singing praises to him continually.

    I hope continually for more of the Lord; but also for my financial needs, physical needs and whatever else I need, I hope and wait on the Lord to meet my needs. As I wait on the Lord, I offer him the sacrifice of praise. The more I praise him, the less the other stuff maters.

    Have a blessed day in the Lord.



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    Thu, Sep 27th - 10:51AM

    A Great Gift!



    Yesterday I went to see my sister, her daughter and son were there as well. Ira (my great nephew) is 5 and has some health/emotional issues which makes some of his days really hard to get thru. I have a special spot in my heart for him that has been there since he was born. As I was talking to him yesterday, I asked him if he had a hug for me, he said no he was out of hugs. I asked him if he would give me a high five, no he was out of high five's; I said ok. He looked at me and grinned, then said "I have one kiss left" which he proceeded to give me on my cheek. I felt so blessed. My sister and his mom were shocked, they said he doesn't give kisses. I really felt this was a special gift after they told me what kind of day Ira had been thru.

    Jesus in Matthew 19:14 said

    "But Jesus said, suffer little children and forbid them not, to come unto me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven".

    I would ask that you join me in praying for this little boy that God would completely heal him.

    Thank you and God bless you!

    Joy



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    Wed, Sep 26th - 10:53AM

    Be A Copycat!



    Greetings,

    Ephesians 5:1-2

    1 THEREFORE BE imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father].

    2 And walk in love, [esteeming and delighting in one another] as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a slain offering and sacrifice to God [for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.

    I am so excited to be copying my Father. To be able to walk in His love, and to minister to others and have them minister to me is so awesome.

    I want to be a sweet fragrance to Him, and to those around me. He is my everything. I stand in awe at all the wonderful blessings He has given me. He is no respecter of persons, what He does for me, He will do for you as well.

    Have a most blessed day!

    Joy



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    Tue, Sep 25th - 11:43AM

    Roots



    Greetings from beautiful Dallas.
     
    It is a terrific morning here on the farm. The sun is shinning, the birds are singing, the squirrels are busy gathering walnuts and all is swell in my life, what more could a person ask for?
     
    While I was at the conference the Lord planted a seed in my mind, I would like to share a little of it with you this morning.
    I was thinking about trees and their roots; there is the taproot and surface roots. I began to think of the parent as the taproot and the kids as the surface root, as a parent how deep does your roots go into the Word? Are your roots deep enough to withstand the winds of this life's trials and problems? Are you able to stand firm in your love of the Lord to raise your kids the same? Dad and mom had deep taproots, I believe they gave us kids a good root system to grow strong and sturdy in our faith.
    Is your root system based on the positive things of the Lord, love, joy, peace, faith, etc. or is your root system based on bitterness, anger, gossip, lust, etc.
    What root system are you passing on to your children? Will they have deep enough roots to know where to go when their world falls apart? Will they be deep enough in the Word to stand strong in the face of tough times, or will they fall at the first strong wind?
     
    Matthew 13:20-21

    20 As for what was sown on thin (rocky) soil, this is he who hears the Word and at once welcomes and accepts it with joy;

    21 Yet it has no real root in him, but is temporary (inconstant, lasts but a little while); and when affliction or trouble or persecution comes on account of the Word, at once he is caused to stumble [he is repelled and begins to distrust and desert Him Whom he ought to trust and obey] and he falls away.

    I pray you get God's Word so deep into your hearts that you don't blow over as the winds of trouble come your way., but that you will stay firmly planted in the Lord! He will see you thru.

    God Bless!

    Joy



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    Mon, Sep 24th - 1:28PM

    WOW!



    Greetings,

    I spent the last 5 days at an Aglow conference in Seattle. Aglow is an international Christian women's group with women ministering to each other. We are in 169 nations. At the conference we had women from 138 nations represented. There was about 9,000 women, some men and children worshiping and praising the Lord. We had dyanamic speakers, Lou Engle, Chuck Pierce, Barbara Yoder, Che Ahn, Robert Stearns, Ron Kenoly, Jane Hansen and many others. It was an awesome experience to hear theses vessels of the Lord bring messages to us about what the Word says for this day.

    God is stirring up the slumbering Christians. He is getting ready to do something BIG, I am so grateful He chose me to be a part of it. How about you? Are you ready to be a part of the greatest revival to sweep this land? I am excited to see what God is going to do. If all the women take back to their countries, states and churches the Spirit of the Holy Ghost that was at that meeting in Seattle, this world is in for a mighty sweep of the FIRE of the Holy Ghost.

    Praise the Lord!

    God Bless you!

    Joy



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    Tue, Sep 18th - 10:44AM

    Right on Time God!



    Good morning,
     
    It is a beautiful day here, the sun is shinning, it is a cool 48, forecast is for rain showers, we will see.
     
    Sometimes I don't know what to write, so I write what is in my heart at that moment. It is interesting the number of emails I get letting me know that what I wrote was very much needed by one or more persons. Thank you for sharing with me. Thank you also for keeping me in your prayers, I really appreciate that.
     
    God is so good. He never fails, He is always right on time.
     
    Psalms 50:23
    He who brings an offering of praise and thanksgiving honors and glorifies Me; and he who orders his way aright [who prepares the way that I may show him], to him I will demonstrate the salvation of God.
     
    Most people when they begin to cook use a recipes book to know how to make the cake or whatever they want to make. Contractor's use blueprints to know how to build the house or buildings; mechanics use a auto manual to know how to work on a car, I think you get the picture; God gave us His Word so we would know how to live a victorious Christian life and live in health, strength and prosperity. I don't know about you, but I need to spend more time in the Book of all Books. It is my instruction manual on how to live life!
     
    May God Bless You Today!
    Joy


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    Mon, Sep 17th - 11:21AM

    He is my everything!



    Good morning,
     
    It is a rainy, fall day here this morning. When I got out of church last night it was raining. I know I am not a native duck (born in Oregon), but I enjoy the rain for the most part. So I just stood out in it for a moment and just felt the freshness on my face; and smelt the newness of it in the air.
     
    I give God all praise, honor and glory this morning. He is my strength, my redeemer, my song in the midnight hours, my hope for the future, my source of all comfort, I could go on and on, with all the things my Lord is to me. As my mom used to say "He is my everything". I just need to grasp that and understand it with my whole heart and mind.
     
    Psalms 143:10
    Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
     
     Have a super day!
    Joy


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    Sun, Sep 16th - 11:02AM

    Grace and Glory



    Greetings,
     
    It is another beautiful day here on the farm. Cool enough to use the furnace, but still a glorious day.
     
    Proverbs 8:35
    For those whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.
     
    I am so thankful I found the Lord at an early age. He has been my constant companion, even at times when I didn't feel Him. He was always there.
    Praise His Holy Name!
     
    Psalms 84:11
     
    For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
     
    I will walk in grace and glory. I am expecting great things from God, as He is expecting great things from me.
     
    God's grace and glory be on you today!
    Joy


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    Sun, Sep 16th - 11:02AM

    Grace and Glory



    Greetings,
     
    It is another beautiful day here on the farm. Cool enough to use the furnace, but still a glorious day.
     
    Proverbs 8:35
    For those whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.
     
    I am so thankful I found the Lord at an early age. He has been my constant companion, even at times when I didn't feel Him. He was always there.
    Praise His Holy Name!
     
    Psalms 84:11
     
    For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
     
    I will walk in grace and glory. I am expecting great things from God, as He is expecting great things from me.
     
    God's grace and glory be on you today!
    Joy


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    Fri, Sep 14th - 10:21AM



     
    It is a wonderful, crisp fall day here on the farm. I have a fountain just outside my bedroom window, listening to the water falling is restful. When I hear it I think of the "Living waters." Jesus is my living water.
    I got several responses back on yesterday's devotional, seems like grandmothers or mothers can relate to each other on wanting more for their children and grandchildren. We will just have to agree to uphold them in prayer and watch God do a wonderful work in their lives.
     

    2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (Amplified Bible)

    3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of sympathy (pity and mercy) and the God [Who is the Source] of every comfort (consolation and encouragement),

    4 Who comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may also be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and encouragement) with which we ourselves are comforted (consoled and encouraged) by God.

    When we go thru a trial or sickness or financial difficulties and the Lord has brought us out of that situation, we are not to keep it to ourselves, but pray and ask the Lord who is going thru what you have gone thru and then minister to that person God lays on your heart. Whether it is just praying for them, sending them a card, calling them or email them. I believe God will put someone in your mind who needs encouraged, be ready to comfort them as Jesus has comforted you.

    Joy



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    Thu, Sep 13th - 1:01PM

    Give Thanks!



    Good morning,
     
    It is a cool morning here today. I had to use the furnace for a few minutes to take the chill off. It is wonderful. I love fall, when the leaves are turning orange and reds, the mornings are crisp, there's such a change in the air.
     
    Last night in church my grandson who is our drummer, played the bass toward the end of the service. If my dress had buttons on it, I know they would have popped. He is 12. It is wonderful to see our youth being used by the Lord. They are our church of today, not the church of tomorrow.
     
    I say I have no regrets, however I do wish I could have known my other grandchildren better. With them living most of their life on the East coast or other areas of the state, it was harder to see them. I was not very good at writing to them for which I apologize. They are in my heart and prayers, but at times would have been nice to hold them in my arms, and watch them grow into young men and women.
     
    So how do I find a scripture to tie into the above, maybe I don't.
     
    I will just use Psalms 107:1
    O Give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
     
    As long as I give thanks unto the Lord, and continually think on all the good times I had with my grandchildren, then the enemy can't use that to try to pull me down and get my thoughts off God. Praise the Lord!
     
    Have a great day!
    Joy


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    Sun, Sep 9th - 10:51AM

    God's Blessings



    Greetings in the name of our Lord,
     
    It is a beautiful Sunday morning here in Dallas. I will be leaving here shortly for church. We had two wonderful services yesterday in Cornelius.
    Not only were the services great, but the food and fellowship in between was most excellent.
     
    It is wonderful when fellow family members of the body of Christ get together for service and fellowship.
     
    Psalms 115:1
    NOT TO us, O Lord, not to us but to Your name give glory, for Your mercy and loving-kindness and for the sake of Your truth and faithfulness!
     
    I give God all praise and glory. His mercy and loving-kindness is beyond my comprehension. I try to figure out how great God really is and I can't even touch the very edge of the surface of His love and mercy. He is a forgiving and loving Father who holds no grudges or anger toward us; when you think about just that you should shout for joy.
     
    Take care and have a blessed day!
    Joy


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    Sat, Sep 8th - 10:58AM

    Serving God in our youth!



    Good morning,
     
    Let's see how would I describe this day to you? I would say it is the day the Lord hath made. It is a beautiful, sunny day both in my heart and outside.
     
    I made it safely to Drain and back. I am leaving in a little while to go to a youth rally in Cornelius. We have a 2:00 service, break for potluck and then have a 5:00 service. It is a wonderful day for traveling and I feel in my heart we will have remarkable services.
     
    I am so glad the Lord has given me the opportunity to do some traveling and to meet new people in the family of God.
     
    Today the scripture I want to share with you is found in

    Ecclesiastes 12:1

    Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;

    I am so thankful I began serving the Lord in my youth; actually I began serving Him in my junior years. But it seems the older I get, the more I understand Him better; the more real He becomes.
     
    Take care and have a super day!
    Joy


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    Thu, Sep 6th - 11:25PM

    Thinking Good Things!



    Why is it so hard to keep one's mind focused on the Lord? It seems like my mind wants to wander in a thousand different directions at once. I know that I have things in my life that needs to be thought out and dealt with, such as paying bills, buying groceries that type of thing; but what I have trouble with at times is keeping my mind off bad things that could happen to me or my kids. I keep asking god for help. Today I realized it was a mindset. Any time I started to think about bad things, I started to praise the Lord. Pretty soon my mind was focused on Him.

    Do you ever struggle with keeping your thoughts in line with what the Lord wants us to dwell on? How do you cope?

    Philippians 4:8 says

    Finally, brethern, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virture, and if there be any praise think on these things.

    So I guess I just need to install this verse into my memory bank and daily, moment by moment bring it to instant recall so I begin to think on the good things.

    God Bless all of you!



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    Wed, Sep 5th - 11:42AM

    Stronghold



    Psalms 9:9-10

    9 The Lord also will be a refuge and a high tower for the oppressed, a refuge and a stronghold in times of trouble (high cost, destitution, and desperation).

    10 And they who know Your name [who have experience and acquaintance with Your mercy] will lean on and confidently put their trust in You, for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek (inquire of and for) You [on the authority of God's Word and the right of their necessity].

    It is wonderful to know that my Lord is with me at all times. He is my refuge. He lifts the oppression, He takes care of me in times of trouble. But it is the next verse that says why He does that for me.

    It is because I know Him. It is because I have experienced His mercy. It is because I have put my total and complete, absolute trust in Him. I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that He loves me, and is watching out for my well being. Praise the Lord!



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    Tue, Sep 4th - 12:49PM

    Overcoming Fear!



    Dear all,
     
    Yesterday while my sister and I were walking our dogs, she asked me what time I got home Sunday night. I told her about 8:00, she then asked me if I had heard the gunshots. I told her no, and asked her what was going on, she told me there has been a peeping tom running around at night and someone took a shot to scare him off.
    I had a hard time trying to go to sleep last night, partly because I didn't feel the greatest, and partly because my mind kept going to who might be lurking outside. I kept telling myself that God was taking care of me. In my heart I knew that He was, but I had to get the information into my mind in order to block out the other thoughts that wanted to take control. God does not give us the spirit of fear, that comes from the enemy.
    Can you imagine what my thoughts were when I was in the bathroom getting ready for bed and the lights went out? What would your first thought have been? I thought no problem I have this huge flashlight right at the head of my bed, I would just get it and have light, I was also ready to pack up and go to my sister's. I asked the Lord to help me not be afraid. The lights came right back on, and then I remembered all the flashlights were still in my car from when I went to camp. So I got my dog, and we went out to the car to get flashlights. That was a real step of faith on my part, but hey with God and my dog, I felt safe.
    I kept quoting the two scriptures and just had to keep my mind from entertaining thoughts that were not conducive with peace, I would not allow myself to entertain thoughts of fear. I did go to sleep, but it took awhile.
    One of the things I would encourage you in is YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIVE IN FEAR! Give your fear to the Lord and have Him give you the courage to overcome it.
     
    II Timothy 1:7
    For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.
     
    Psalms 34:7
    The Angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him [who revere and worship Him with awe] and each of them He delivers.
     
    Take care and have a blessed day!
    Joy


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    Sun, Sep 2nd - 11:59AM

    Truth and Righteousness



    Psalms 85:11

    Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

    Isaiah 45:8

    Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the Lord have created it.

    What wonderful scriptures; truth shall spring out of the earth, I believe that means the Christians will speak truth and the unsaved will begin to take notice. Righteousness (God) will look down from heaven.

    It is totally awesome to be serving the Lord in this time. I am excited to see what God is going to do! I want to be a part of it. I believe God is getting ready to do some amazing things, as I beleive He is getting ready to say "Son, go get your bride". Get ready!



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