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And therefore will the Lord wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the Lord is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.           - Isaiah 30:18 

Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.           - Jude 1:24-25 Before the presence of His glory. The Holy place  God is able to keep us from falling  The power, the strength, and assurance of this scripture of benediction. Now unto Him who is Able. God is Able  He alone had the answers to the questions that swirl around and within us.  God is Able.  He is able to keep us from falling into despair and depression and from falling into the enemy’s traps. God is Able. He can and will present us before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy. His presence is with us always in the Person of the Holy Spirit. May we abide in His presence now and always with exceeding joy.  God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.  Proverbs 27:1 Today. Praise God for a new day. October. Already. Folks same time is flying.  I do not think so.  Time is passing.  God is moving things along.  Sometimes it is we who are flying, rushing through the day to get to the next day. Tomorrow some say will be better.  Perhaps. Yet we are told not to boast about tomorrow.  Why? We are not promised tomorrow but we have been given today.  Today.  This is the day.  This day. Right now.  God has given.  Let us rejoice.  We rejoice in the gift of today. Lord enable us to live to the fullest today and each day that you bless us to see.  Teach us to live in the moment.  Help us to celebrate the right now.  Let us always be mindful of You the Giver of every good and perfect gift.  Let us do these things Lord. Today.  In Jesus name, we pray. Amen. God bless! in Christ, Sis. Stephanie

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.            - Hebrews 6:10-12,14-15  “ Over abundantly...can’t you see He’s blessing me right now?”  The Lord is blessing me in ways I can see and in other ways I cannot fathom.  Over and over the Lord blesses me. I thank Him for these blessings.  He bestowed them not because I am worthy but because He is Gracious.   Thank you Lord for blessing me. Thank you for making a way for me. Thank you Lord. God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?   - Romans 8:31  We pray, we petition God to hear our prayers. We believe that God holds all power in His hands. When we don’t know the words to say we are comforted in knowing that the Holy Spirit makes intercession for us. We say then to all these things that threaten to disturb our peace, if God be for us who can be against us... God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

Jesus tells us: “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in 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, for ever. Ame n”           -   Matthew 6:6-13  God bless In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that  in   all   thing s he might have the  pre eminence. - Colossians 1:18 At the Head of the Table -  by sdktyus@2020 The Lord sits at the head of the table Placemats are labeled grace Bowls are placed with mercy Joy is seasoned to taste Family style is the dining Plenty filled with love to go around Peace and truth abound The Lord sits at the head of the tab!e God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie

But our citizenship  is in heaven.  And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,     who, by the power  that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies  so that they will be like his glorious body.  -  Philippians 3:20-21 We are just passing through. Heaven is where our true citizenship lies. It is important that we keep our eyes fixed on the prize.  While we are here we continue to shine our light and to enjoy fellowship with one another.  But every now and then think about that beautiful city of God prepared by the Lord for His people. Talking about heaven. God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

             They are new every morning...                        - Lamentations 3:23a Every day God grants mercy.  He wakes us up with fresh grace.  Opportunities exist to start over.  Starting over does not always require big moves. Something as small as an attitude adjustment, a shift in focus of changing direction can give us a new start. Every morning, new mercies, starting over. God bless! In Christ. Sis. Stephanie

Hold   fast  the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.   -2 Timothy 1:13 It seems like things are getting worse in some instances instead of better.  But, I am still holding on.  Justice where is it? This question is uppermost in many minds.  But, I am still holding on.  Trouble does loom large.  But, I am still holding on. Still I am holding on for I know that God has not changed.  Still I am holding on for I know that God hears and answers prayer.  Still I am holding on for I know that God is gracious.  Still I am holding on for I know that God is good.  Still I am holding on for I know that God cares.  Still I am holding on for I know that God is just.  God will not fail.  God will deliver.  God is!  God is! God is!  Still I am holding on for I know for a certainty that God is! God bless! in Christ, Sis. Stephanie

  "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also."  - St. John 14:18-19 I remember as a little girl going to Missionary Society meeting on Monday, prayer meeting on Wednesday, choir rehearsal with my grandmother on Thursday. There was Sunday school, morning service, BTU and evening service on Sunday.  As a child the scriptures were like the sprinkles on a cupcake for me.  The substance and what I remembered most and treasured was the routine and order.  I looked forward to the church gatherings.  I was able to see my church friends and fellowship.  I enjoyed singing songs and participating in activities.  I particularly loved the singing and the expressions of worship.  The fact that I was being fed the Word of God all the while did not fully sink in.    I had to grow to understand the power of the sermons. The Lord has a way of reminding us of the bridges that have b

As for me, I will call upon God; and the  Lord  shall save me. Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.        - Psalm 55:16-17 Father God, Before the break of day I need the presence of the Holy Spirit for I realize that no alarm clock can wake me but only a touch from the Lord.  I need the power of God to move for it is in Him I have life.  Lord God before day breaks, give me Jesus. At the start of the day, give me Jesus. I need the Lord to lead and guide me throughout the day. I need him to guide my thoughts and actions and govern my tongue. In the morning when I rise, give me Jesus.  When it gets rough and I cannot see my way Father God send Your Holy Spirit. I know that all power rests in the hands of Your Precious Son. He has promised never to forsake me. Through the meditation on Your Word renew my strength. Give me Jesus. Thank you Lord. In Jesus Name. Amen. God bless! in Christ, Sis. Stephanie Give Me Jesus - Negro Spiritual 1

"I had fainted unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living."      Psalms 27:13 "Everywhere you go there is trouble.  Everywhere you go there is strife.  Everywhere you go there is something that worries you.  But, remember, my God is standing by."              - Walter Hawkins Trouble does not always announce itself. Sometimes it seems that almost out of nowhere it is sitting next to you, looming over you or chasing you.  No one is exempt.  There may be seasons of calm but there are also seasons filled with storms.   Jesus tells us in St. John 16: 33   " In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." Trouble can make us tremble but it doesn't have to make us faint.  It can tire us but it does not have to weary us. Galatians 6:9 " And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Don't faint because you don't have to. 

  "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:  By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."  - Romans 5:1-5 God does not leave us in the dark as it relates to life situations and how to handle both success and failure.  His Word is our guide and through the study and application of His word we grow in wisdom.  We are able to search the scriptures and in addition, through the Holy Spirit's searching of us we are led often times to the exact verse we need at precisely the right time to meet the need, answer the question, stand the storm... Acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior ensures us a place at t

We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.            - Romans 15:1-7  There's a lot going on. Some days are better than others. There are times when we feel strong.  At other times we may be hard pressed to put one foot in front of the other.  There's a lot going on.  It can be overwhelming. When we are feeling l

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.    - Colossians 3:15  I have so much to be thankful for. During this time of uncertainty, I am thankful for Faithful God. In the midst of so much chaos and unrest, I am thankful for peace that surpasses understanding. I am thankful to have a thankful heart. For I have learned in 2020 how much I have taken for granted. Have I guarded my heart? I have learned that you can have thankful thoughts and relish in thankful moments, glad tidings. But God had to shake some things up.  He moved some things out of the way.  He put other things and people out of reach.   God has been asking me some searching questions.  When the Holy Spirit informs you that God wants your whole heart, thankful mind is quick to say yes because you're grateful that God is speaking.  Thankful heart journeys have you going for broke.  2020 has revealed the need to stay wrapped in the garment of praise. I a

He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Psalm 107:29  In the midst of high tides, soaring waves, and unsettling currents, the Lord can calm the storm.  Raging storms can and do show up in our  lives in many forms. Yet, the response that calms the storm is found in the Ruler of wind and water,  Jesus Christ. May I recommend Jesus? He will chase your storms away.   Look! The life boat is coming this way. God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie

For  if thou  a ltogether holdest thy peace  a t  this   time , then shall there enlargement  a nd deliverance  a rise to the Jews from  a nother place; but thou  a nd thy father's house shall be destroyed:  a nd who knoweth whether thou  a rt come to the kingdom  for   such   a   time   a s  this ?                  - Esther 4:14 God places us in certain places at specific times to accomplish His will.  Sometimes we would rather go another way.  Our plans may be far removed from the assignment.  Yet, the safest place for us to be is in the will of God. What is God's will? His will is that we love Him with all our heart, mind, soul and strength.  His will is that we love our neighbor as ourselves.  His will is that we let our light shine so that others might see our good works and glorify Our Father in Heaven.   God's will. May we hasten each day to do and to be in His will always and for a time such as this, God bless! in Christ, Sis. Stephanie

  There is none holy as the LORD: for there is  none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. - 1 Samuel 2:2 God is Awesome in power. There are words to a song that so beautifully express my heart today: “When I think about the Lord how he saved me how he raised me, how he filled me with the Holy Ghost, how he saved me to the uttermost.  When I think about the Lord...” There is none holy as the LORD: for there is n one beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.  God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

  A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.           - Proverbs 25:11  It is not always easy to know the right words to say. What to say when hearts are broken...when jobs are lost...when grief seems unbearable. It is not always easy to know what to say.  I have found however that when that right words are spoken they are golden. I love you. I'm praying for you. Apples of gold. God bless! in Christ, Sis.Stephanie

A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;          - Ecclesiastes 3:2  Watches are not as popular as they once were. I grew up wearing a watch beginning in elementary school when I received my first Timex. I still wear a watch today. Many people rely on  cell phones, clocks on the wall at home or work to check the time.  And then there are those occasions when one may ask  another: What time do you have? Each individual has the right to check the time according to their preference. But, it is imperative that we do remain aware of the time.  We should make the most of what time we have.  We have this moment. Lord willing we have this day.   Lives will begin today. Babies will be born. Lives will end today.  There is a time for everything.   There are dreams that will be planted today. Beautiful flowers will bloom in gardens.  Likewise, there are weeds that will be p!ucked  up. Everything happens in its time. God bless! In Christ

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:        - Ecclesiastes 3:1  There is a purpose a reason for everything that happens in life. My father taught us that there is no such thing as coincidence. His mother, my grandmother loved poems. There was one favorite that she sent to me in a letter that I still have.  I am sharing it today in hopes that it will encourage you as it has encouraged me throughout the years.  There's A Reason For every pain that we must bear, For every burden, every care - There's a reason For every grief that bows the knee, For every tear-drop that is shed - There's a reason For every hurt, for every plight, For every lonely, pain-racked night - There's a reason But if we trust God as we should, All this must work out for our good. He knows the reason.    Author: Unknown God bless! In Christ, Sis.. Stephanie 

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.           - 1 Corinthians 3:6-7    In the beginning God took His time speaking the world into existence.  "Let there be..." was the pronouncement and so it was.   From the earliest of time the Lord has entrusted us with so much.  The natural process of planting and sowing, the spiritual truth of reaping what you sow. Through the gifts God has imparted to each of us is through the Holy Spirit, He has sown into us that we might share with others. Through this sharing we plant, others may water or nourish. But God, always it is God Who gives the increase. As Paul expounds in 1 Corinthians 3, the one who plants is nothing or the one who waters. In.short, it is not about us, never about us, it is all to the glory and for the glory of God. God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.             - Proverbs 18:21  Our words are powerful. They can encourage, inspire, and inform. Our words misplaced can divide, destroy and devour.  Wisdom expounds, “choose your words carefully.” I have learned that when I listen more and speak less the words that are expressed tend to be more thoughtful. Words that are more considerate of others rather than centered on me. It is also true that the more seasoned our speech is based on  the foundation of the scripture, the more long lasting the impact. When we wound with words it is not always on purpose.  Yet, if we have as our purpose to speak life, our efforts to do so must be intentional, deliberate and graced by God. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.  - Psalm 19:14  God bless! In Christ, Sis  Stephanie 

Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which the Lord God of your fathers giveth you. Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you.            - Deuteronomy 4:1-2  We can’t negotiate with God. He is the top, middle, and bottom line.  He does not use an eraser or need the back space key. For He makes no mistakes. No rewrites. No proofreading. No editor. He is God alone. His Word is unchanging.  The same Word  applies to every person in the entire world. One Lord over all. The Word is unlimited in its power. Precise in its ability to cut to the chase. God said don’t add to His Word and don’t diminish it.  Do not mess with the Word of God. It’s just fine the way it is. God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.           -  3 John 1:11  Follow what is good. Look for the good.  It is there. Sometimes it gets buried under the rubble. It may be hidden behind the clouds. Your view of the good might be obstructed by the grime on the windows. It may take some scrubbing to get to it.  But good exists. We are instructed not to follow evil but that which is good.  God has given this instruction so we can be certain that good remains to be followed. With our eyes on Christ we can step confidently. We have the Holy Spirit to lead us on. Follow what is good.  Look for the good. It is there. God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.               - Galatians 5:22-23  I love this passage of scripture. The fruit of the Spirit is not a singular list. Rather it is a full list. A fruit filled life is a life marked by love and peace. It is a life of longsuffering which is a patient presence.  The fruit filled life is a gentle life.  A fruit filled life is graced with goodness.  It has faith as its foundation. Meekness exists, that is, strength under control. Temperance, self control is a part of the fruit filled life. The fruit of the Spirit is a list built by God. It is abundant in its instruction by providing us a way to take inventory of ourselves. Fruit filled. Let our lives in Christ illustrate the healthy glow of a soul nourished by God.  Fruit filled. God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie

Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.             - Psalm 145:2-4  In loving memory of Adrianne. Family is important. From the time I was a child this was stressed.  Respect for parents. Loyalty to family and love for siblings.  I was blessed to know my paternal great great grandmother, great grandmother, and grandmother. My aunts, uncles and cousins were and are people I enjoyed fellowship and friendship with. Family is important. Two days ago my beautiful cousin passed away.  Two weeks ago she reached out to see if I was okay because she didn't hear from me that morning. Every day we communicated. I sent a text yesterday morning. No response. Instead a phone call telling me she had passed.   Family is important.. For every person the Lord has allowed me to call family I am thankfu

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.                 -     Galatians 5:1  Jesus has made us free. No longer are we bound. We are not enslaved.  No chains hold us. The ransom has been paid.   Control over our lives as Christians is under the direction of the Ho!y Spirit as we yield to Him.  And even when it appears as though we are "shackled" by physical , mental, emotional, or spiritual restraints we must stand fast in liberty. The truth is Christ has made us free. Therefore, we are not to get tied up and tangled up in bondage. In confidence we can stand fast.  Knowing for a certainty that Christ has made us free. God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie

    Only fear the  Lord , and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.  - I Samuel 12:24 Consider How Great - by  sdktyus@2020 There are so many great and wonderful things God has done It is impossible to tell it all I cannot recount the numerous times The Lord caught me before the fall So many great and wonderful things Miracles He has performed in my life He has done these marvelous works even when I chose wrong over right There are so many great and wonderful acts the Lord continues to perform He causes the blessings to rain and pour down in the midst of mighty storms Mercies new each morning, faithfulness abounds both day and night Gracious, Awesome, Righteous Lord keeps turning  darkness into light Only to fear Him in humble reverence, just to serve Him all my days Just to declare His great and faithful truth and offer worthy praise This is my soul's sincere desire this is my prayer to do Great and Mighty God I thank You for a

And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live?And I answered, O Lord  God , thou knowest.     - Ezekiel 37:2 There are times when it may seem like the life has gone out of a dream...a project...a home...a relationship. We search for a way to restore what seems beyond repair.  There is One with the power to restore. He has the power to restart. The Lord has the ability to renew. The Holy Spirit can revive and give new life. Ezekiel was in the valley filled with dry bones. He was asked a question by God: can these bones live?  His response  was one of faith: O Lord God, thou knowest. The Lord knows every deferred dream. He cares about the broken hearted. He is Able God. Can these bones live? If it be God's will.  He knows the answer to all of life's questions. His desire is that we trust Him for the answers. O Lord God Thou knowest. God bless! in Christ, Sis. Stephanie

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth .          -  Matthew 28:18  All power belongs to God. All control. All strength. All wisdom. All means all.  All good comes from God. Every good and perfect gift is from above. All means all.  All life is given and sustained by Almighty God. He is all knowing, He is all wise.  He is the Creator of all. All means All. All in All.   All means all. Crown Him Lord of All. God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye.   For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.   For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.                                                       - Luke 6:42-44 There is a saying that sooner or later the truth is going to come out.  Yes, truth does prevail. A good tree does not bring forth corrupt fruit, bad fruit.  Neither does a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.  This is plain.  This is simple.  It is true.    I cannot say, should not say, to my brother or sister let be pull out the mote in your eye. Let me tell you about yourself.  I firs

For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. - Romans 8:24-25 Sometimes the Holy Spirit presses the repeat button and the title of the today's blog is a recurring theme. It is a message that resonates with me and I trust that it also will touch the spirit of someone else reading this today.  The enemy would like us to give up hope.  The pressure is to have us throw in the towel and become complacent.  The intensity of the attacks are becoming relentless and there are days when our hearts are torn as we see the destitution all around us. We may wonder how much more can be endured.  But God in His Word continually reminds us not to lose hope.  Hope saves us fr

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.  - Proverbs 16:8  Sometimes less is more. Better to have a few good friends than to keep company with those who are not trustworthy and do not desire peace. Better to have a “little” with peace than a lot with chaos. Thus the scripture a little with righteousness is better than great revenues without right. Sometimes less is more.  God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. - Psalm 90:12 January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and now it is September. It seems as though the start of 2020 is a distant memory.  It is almost a blur.  So much has happened since January 1.  Unlike other years in my lifetime, there is something that has glaringly united the world. this year. United in a way that could not have been anticipated.  The pandemic presented itself and continues still. I cannot help but think about the other things that connected us world wide that were not often talked about.  For example, In the beginning God.  In the beginning God created.  All that we know, our very being and that of all of the world, from the beginning it was God.  I think about this.  I marvel at this fact.  And it is to God I pray to teach me, to teach us to number our days. Teach us how to apply our hearts unto wisdom.  Instruct us in our daily walk.  Remind us of what is important.  Hel

But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?    - John 12:37-38 Everyday the Lord is performing miracles.  He is providing.  He is healing. He is restoring.  So many miracles.  Some are seen.  Some are hidden.  But, miracles nonetheless.  Just as in olden days, there are those who witness the miracles performed by God and do not believe. So many miracles. So many opportunities the Lord grants each day.  I am learning just how miraculous it is to be able to wash my face in the morning.  Some people cannot. Being able to drink water.   There are those who do not have clean waters and others who cannot swallow.  Miracles.  So many miracles.   My mother used to recite a quote to my siblings and me: "A man complained because he had no shoes until he met a man who had no feet."  Miracl

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? - Romans 8:31 Sometimes there are no words. Yet, there is always the Word of God.  Within the scriptures there is hope. There us comfort.  Sometimes there are no words. But always there is the Word of God.  God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.   - Galatians 6:9  The Bible teaches us that there is a time for everything. To everything there is a purpose. Sowing and reaping this is the process.  I love lilacs. When I plant lilacs I expect lilacs to bloom not lilies. Now I love lilies too.  But if I don’t plant them I cannot look for them in my garden.  Spiritual plants need to be planted also. Sow peace. Plant love. Sow hope. Plant joy. Row by row and role by role. What do you mean Tyus? Garden landscapes change. Seasons change.   For me this current life chapter is peace. I’m seeking it. I am pursuing it. In the process I hope to sow peace.  Jesus said Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God. Continue to do good. Keep sowing good seeds. It will be all right in due season. Don’t give up! God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.          - Philippians 3:13-14  Forgetting what is behind.  Putting one foot in front of the other we forge ahead.  We will not go backwards.  We will not give up ground.  The songwriter penned: "Just can't give up now.  Come too far from where I started from."  Press delete and then move forward. When the enemy comes to accuse and throw the past in your face,  tempting you to look back at who you were before you were a believer, forget it  God has.  His word says:   For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.   As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.  (Psalm 103:11-12)  It may not be clear to you, the purpose of what's goin

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.         - Isaiah 26:3 I was looking at my computer key board and my eyes fastened on two keys: ctrl and shift. Shift control. Control shift. Fasten our eyes and look to Our Present Help.  Control shift. Have faith in God. We cannot manage life on our own.  We cannot in our own strength overcome the challenges bombarding us daily.  God can and will manage the life yielded to him.  God can quiet the storms.  Control shift. Have faith in God. Fear is rampant.  Worry is prevalent in the hearts and minds of many. Despair and loneliness threaten the well being  of multitudes.  Control shift.  Have faith in God. Faith in God must be our focus.  Faith in God will cause mountains to move. Faith in God will settle us  Faith in God will add strength.  Faith in God works. Control shift. Shift control.  Have faith in God. God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:                 - Romans 5:17-20 “Through many dangers, we’ve already come. ‘Twas grace that brought us safe thus far and grace will lead us on.“ God’s grace. Grace, unmerited favor. The Lord God has bestowed. We do not deserve it. Grace. We cannot pay for it.  Grace.  We cannot earn it.  Grace.   God has redeemed.  By grace we are saved through faith. A gift. Grace.   God supplies our needs. God is gracious.  The s

Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake. Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God? But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not: They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat. They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them.  Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord : he is their help and their shield.     - Psalm 115:1-8,11  Heavenly Father, We thank and praise You and glorify Your Name. Today we come in bold approach to Your Throne in the Name of Jesus Christ. The Lord Our Help and Shield.  You have instructed us in Your Word to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those

Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.                    - Psalm 37:3-8  Have faith in God. Trust. Be joyful in salvation and in the Word of God. Delight. Acknowledge God by putting Him first. Commit.   Be confident in the knowledge that the Lord is always with you. Rest.   Don’t get distracted by wrong. Cease from anger. Forsake wrath.  Fret not. The battle has already been fought. The victory has been won. Jesus Christ reigns. King of Kings. H

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.        - Hebrews 4:12  Quicker than right now.  There is help. There is consolation. Counsel is available. It is available in addressing past issues, present concerns and whatever may come in the future.  God’s Word is all encompassing. There is a remedy for what “ails.”  There is hope. Direction. Guidance. Authority. In the quick and powerful Word of the Lord, we can get to the bottom line.  Jesus Christ is Our Bottom Line. He is Yay and Amen. All Powerful.  Quick! Sharp! Powerful! God’s Word is. Jesus the Living Word. God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

 “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” - Proverbs 15:1 “Excuse me,  may I get by please?” Sure “hon”, was the response. “I’m sorry I can’t get past your cart.” And then I heard: The cart don’t move? I turned and looked at the store manager who had rang me out. I then moved my fellow shopper’s cart out of the way. As I was leaving I said: “You all have a good day! God bless you!”   Now let me say, I don’t know if the soft answer turned the other person’s wrath away. I don’t know if there was intended malice in what was said. But I do know that through the grace of God my soft answer turned away my wrath. I left the store with a smile. When I got inside my car I was still smiling.  For certainly I was reminded that carts don’t move on their own. Something or someone has to push.  Push. Keep going. Pray and climb the mountain. Sing and escape the rage. Remember how far you’ve come and get your praise on.   Ooo—oo there was a time when the flesh would have s

Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the day time, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.        -Psalm 42:8 Day and night the Lord is loving. The Lord is kind. His loving kindness wakes us in the morning. His tender mercies grace our day.  In the evening when the sun is setting, God is near. At midnight we are not alone. Thank you Lord for being loving, gracious kind and merciful. Always. God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

  "Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls."  - Jeremiah 6:16a “Still Standing” - by sdktyus@2020 Still standing when the road is rough  Standing when the going is tough Still standing in the way of Christ the Lord  Standing by faith today  Still standing while facing forward  Standing, pressing toward the goal  Still standing, trusting, believing  Standing in the paths of old Still standing and praying Standing in the light of The Son Still standing till the journey is over  Standing till victory is won  Still standing  God bless! In Christ, Sis. Stephanie 

Daniel 3:16-18 16  Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. 17  If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. 18  But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego had their minds made up.  They knew in Whom they had put their trust.  They  were steadfast in their faith.  Whether things worked in their favor or not they refused to doubt God. For many years  my favorite portion of this passage has been: Our God whom we serve is able..."   If troubles persist, the desired healing doesn't come, if dreams die -- Our God is still able.   If it be so that friends do not understand  hold onto your faith.  If it be so that sometimes you must stand alone, hold fast and trust in God.  We all have

Romans 5:1-6 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.   And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Yesterday was such a beautiful day.  I enjoyed watering my plants and cleaning counters and washing clothes. Wow, you might think, that doesn't sound  very exciting.  Yet, I looked at the nice bushy ferns and the spider plant my friend potted for me and I thought, "I am so blessed to be able to have running water, and the strength and presence of mine to do these tasks.” Just as I  water the plants and they continue to gro