Lent Day 40 All My Hope Is In Jesus

"All my hope is in Jesus,

Thank God my yesterday's gone.

All my sins are forgiven,

I've been washed by the blood."

Crowder Band

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Grace Upon Grace

Grace Upon Grace

I read this book to my kids a chapter at a time at bedtime, it's full of wisdom and easy to read lessons in living a godly life. It is not just for boys either. My youngest and I decided this should be the Friday Focus on Good Friday when we read it the other night. Excerpt below taken from the book BOYHOOD AND BEYOND, by Bob Shultz.

"One main purpose of your life is to display the glory of God. Reflecting God's glory is more important than being understood. Responding to misunderstanding with anger, cutting off relationships, displays the nature of evil rather than the nature of of Him who created us. The desire to see God glorified allows us to overlook misunderstandings and false accusations. It motivates us to hold our tongues, to speak truth, and to do all the good we can. Misunderstandings are opportunities to show God's attitudes, such as patience, forgiveness, and humility.

Jesus Christ is the example of a mature man. He knows how to act when falsely accused."

"When the hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to Him who judges justly." 1 Peter 2:23

"Jesus went about doing good." Acts 10:38

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Lent Good Friday - Thankful to be Washed by the Blood of Jesus

"In Him we have redemption through His blood,

the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches

of God's grace."  Ephesians 1:7

30 Scriptures - What the Blood of Jesus does for Me

"The blood of Jesus has the power to release the grip of the great curse, the ramifications for that are immeasurable."  ShareFaith.com

I am forgiven

Ephesians 1:7 (above)

Jesus paid my debt

"So Christ was offered once to bear the sin of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation." 

Hebrews 9:28

I am justified through His blood

"Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall

be saved from wrath through Him." Romans 5:9

I have been declared Righteous

"For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us,
that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."
2 Corinthians 5:21

I am spared from God's wrath

"Much more then, having been justified by His blood,

we shall be saved from God's wrath through Him."  Romans 5:9

My judgment has been satisfied and I am at peace with God

"But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised 

for our iniquities, the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, 

and by His stripes we are healed." Isaiah 53:5

I am able to come close to God

"But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ." Ephesians 2:13

I am cleansed from all sin

"But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship 

with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ 

cleanses us from all sin."  1 John 1:7

I have the power to overcome my enemy

"And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the 

word of their testimony." Revelation 12:11

I am spiritually alive

"Then Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless you eat the 

flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you." 

John 6:53

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Lent Day 38 Thankful His Grace is Sufficient

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect

in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly

of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

2 Corinthians 12:9

Lent Day 37 Blessed The LORD is Merciful and Forgiving

"The LORD our God is merciful and forgiving,

even though we have rebelled against Him."

Daniel 9:9

Lent Day 36 Grateful for the Good News

"How beautiful on the mountains

are the feet of those who bring Good News,

who proclaim peace,

who bring good tidings

who proclaim Salvation,

who say to Zion, 

"Your God Reigns!"

Isaiah 52:7

Lent Day 35 Blessed with Faith, Hope & Love

"And now these three remain: Faith, Hope and Love.

But the greatest of these is love."

1 Corinthians 13:13

Lent Palm Sunday Worship Hosanna!

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"And the crowds that went before Him and that followed Him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”

Matthew 21:9

Lent Day 34 Grateful for The Lord's Prayer

"This, then, is how you should pray:

Our Father who art in heaven,

hallowed be Your name,

Your kingdom come,

Your will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors;

and lead us not into temptation

but deliver us from evil

for Thine is the Kingdom

and the Power

and the Glory

Forever and Ever.  

Amen

Matthew 6:9-14

Lent Day 33 Thankful to be Forgiven

"Your sins have been forgiven

on account of His Name."

1 John 2:12

Words To Live By

Words To Live By

Words are free. It's how you use them that may cost you something.

What's down in the well, is going to come up in the bucket.

"The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of his heart his mouth speaks." Luke 6:45

"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

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up..." 

1 Thessalonians 5:11

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." 

Ephesians 4:29

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Lent Day 32 Grateful for All I Have

" And my God will meet all your needs

according to the riches of His glory

in Christ Jesus"  Philippians 4:19

Lent Day 31 Blessed The Lord Is With Us

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;

do not be discouraged,

for the LORD your God will be with you

wherever you go."  Joshua 1:9

Lent Day 30 Thankful the Lord is my Rock

"The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;

my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,

my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."

Psalm 18:2

Lent Day 29 Grateful We Can Trust In Him

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways submit to Him

and He will make your paths straight."

Proverbs 3:5-6

Lent Sunday Worship

Be Blessed!

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Lent Day 28 Blessed to be a Citizen of Heaven

"For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also

eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,

who will transform our lowly body that it may be 

conformed to His glorious body."  Phil 3:20-21

Love Is The Answer

Love Is The Answer

You will not ever regret responding in love. Love is always the answer. Love also means walking away before you get angry or say something hurtful.

Love starts fresh in each encounter and will not keep a record of wrongs. 

Love can be your legacy if you refuse to get baited by the enemy or by thinking only of yourself.

Do not let emotions be your compass. Stop and pray, let God lead you. He can change everything. 

Love is not what you say. Love is what you do.

Life is a song, Love is the music.

"Love is unselfishly choosing for another's highest good." 

~C.S. Lewis

"The meaning of life is to rejoice, to love, to pursue your passion, to believe and to trust in God and in others." 
~Brooks Hawkins

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 
Love never fails." 

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

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Lent Day 27 Thankful God's Kingdom Rules Over All

"The LORD has established His throne in heaven,

and His Kingdom rules over all."

Psalm 103:19

Lent 26 Blessed that He is Greater

Lent 26 Blessed that He is Greater

"Greater is HE who lives in you
then he who is in the world."
1 John 4:4

Lent Day 25 Grateful for Perfect Peace

Lent Day 25  Grateful for Perfect Peace

Lent Day 24 Thankful for God's Plan for Our Lives

Lent Day 24 Thankful for God's Plans for Our Lives

Lent Day 23 Blessed to be a New Creation in Christ

Lent Day 23 Blessed to be a New Creation in Christ
Carri Lynne Pratt

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation; old things are passed away, behold all things are made new." 

2 Corinthians 5:17

Lent Sunday Praise "Our God is an Awesome God!"

Lent Sunday Praise  "Our God is an Awesome God!"

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Lent Day 22 Grateful for Unanswered Prayers

Lent Day 22 Grateful for Unanswered Prayers
Carri Lynne Pratt

                                   
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Don't Worry, Be Happy

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Reflect, and don't Dwell

Recover, and don't Embitter

Peaceful, and not Anxious

Courageous, and not afraid

Undaunted, and not baffled

It's all a matter of choosing. Choosing to believe that God is in control, and he loves you.

"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body."

2 Corinthians 4: 8-10

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." Ephesians 6:10-11

"This is the day that the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

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Lent Day 21 Blessed that God Rejoices Over Us

Lent Day 21  Blessed that God Rejoices Over Us
Carri Lynne Pratt

"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.

He will take delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you,

but will rejoice over you with singing."

Zephaniah 3:17

Lent Day 20 Thankful to see God in Nature

Lent Day 20 Thankful to see God in Nature
Carri Lynne Pratt

"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities,

His eternal power and divine nature,

have been clearly seen, being understood from

what has been made, so that people are without excuse."

Romans 1:20

Lent Day 19 Grateful for the Transforming Word of God

Lent Day 19 Grateful for the Transforming Word of God
Carri Lynne Pratt

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will."  

Romans 12:2

Lent Day 18 Thankful I Am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Lent Day 18  Thankful I Am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Carri Lynne Pratt

"I praise you because I am Fearfully and Wonderfully made."

Psalm 139:14

Lent Day 17 Grateful for Sisters

Lent Day 17 Grateful for Sisters
Carri Lynne Pratt

"Anyone who loves her sisters lives in the light,

and there is nothing in her to make her stumble."

1 John 2:10

Dedicated to my sister, by birth, on her 50th birthday!

and to all my Sisters in Christ who I love more than I can say.

Lent Day 16 Blessed that God is a Good Father

Lent Day 16  Blessed that God is a Good Father
Carri Lynne Pratt

Listen to Chris Tomlin's Good Good Father Here

Don't Play The Blame Game

Don't Play The Blame Game

When we concentrate our focus on others being to blame for our problems, hurt, or suffering we are just making excuses for holding onto hurt. Blaming others is a waste of time and just keeps us stuck to grow more and more bitter. 

One of the best things I ever did was to officially stop for good pointing the finger at others. When I finally stopped doing this, but gave grace and forgiveness instead, these relationships drastically improved or just no longer affected me. 

Someone cannot chase you if you don't run. 

Refuse to get baited into their game, or even worse, presume something to be upset about when it's really nothing at all. 

You see, the blame game is keeping a record of wrongs and the bible clearly says we should not do that. I look inward and ask the Lord, "What is my part in this?" I have to make certain that my heart is right and that I'm not carrying bitterness, resentfulness, or unforgiveness. 

I am only responsible for me. I release the others to the Lord, and he is my defender. 

"You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!" Isaiah 26:3

"The Lord is your mighty defender, perfect and just in all his ways; Your God is faithful and true; he does what is right and fair." Deuteronomy 32:4

"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

And over all these virtues put on love,

which binds them all together in perfect unity."

Colossians 3:13-14

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