Author: Sacred Journey Devotionals: A Journey To Wholeness
I am a child and friend of the Triune God. This devotional documents my divine and sacred journey on the path that God has set for my life. I am connected to ALL that is a divine and loving reflection of God. It is my desire to share words and uplifting music that helps us tap into the powerful and life changing mind of Christ, so that we can experience exceedingly abundantly living, both here on earth and beyond.
I pray that each of you would look for God today, as if you were looking for a precious stone. As you seek God, may joy, peace, and mercy be revealed. Today, we have the pleasure of receiving a fresh batch of Joy.
Lamentations 3:22-26
New International Version (NIV)
22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.”
25 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; 26 it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.
Go in peace, mercy and love, while sharing with others the same joy that you receive.
If you want peace today, help someone else have peace. If you want joy today, help someone by bringing them joy. If you want love today, show someone how much you love them. After all, love is an Action word.
It’s the end of the week and we as a people, a country and a world have faced hurdles we have never before. One of the things I love to see are people helping each other. We always find a way, in the face of adversity, to lift each other up.
My prayer is that the love would continue, without a crisis. Love is the only way.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Living Bible (TLB)
4 Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, 5 never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way. It is not irritable or touchy. It does not hold grudges and will hardly even notice when others do it wrong. 6 It is never glad about injustice, but rejoices whenever truth wins out. 7 If you love someone, you will be loyal to him no matter what the cost. You will always believe in him, always expect the best of him, and always stand your ground in defending him.
8 All the special gifts and powers from God will someday come to an end, but love goes on forever. Someday prophecy and speaking in unknown languages and special knowledge—these gifts will disappear.
I love you with the amazing and everlasting of Christ.
May God shine bright through us all today. May we be the Light Keepers we were called to be in this world. More than ever before, the world needs to see the light and hope of God.
Philippians 2:14-16
English Standard Version (ESV)
14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing,15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.
May God bless you and keep you in perfect beautiful peace. Shine bright, family and share the hope and love of Christ!!
I greet with the abundant, neverending and merciful love of God. May you dive into the presence of God today. One thing I can always you, if you chase after God with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength, He will give you the desires of your heart.
The closer you become with God, the more your desire(s) will be to please, honor and glorify God with your life. As you saturate yourself in the things of God, you will automatically want to be obedient and available to God. One day your prayer will be, “God, use my life to glorify you. Whatever, however and whenever you want to use me, I am available to your will and purpose. Help me to pray according to Your will. In the name of Jesus, Amen.”
At this point, the desire of your heart will line up with God’s will for your life. Now, when you pray, God can trust you, because he can trust you to glorify Him and not seek the glory for yourself.
One wonderful prayer that you will find yourself praying is, “God, I only want You. Nothing else matters, if you aren’t in it. Whatever you bless me with I will be grateful and blessed. I say, “Thank You” already. You are the Living and eternal God.
Psalm 37:3-7
Living Bible (TLB)
3 Trust in the Lord instead. Be kind and good to others; then you will live safely here in the land and prosper, feeding in safety.
4 Be delighted with the Lord. Then he will give you all your heart’s desires. 5 Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him to help you do it, and he will. 6 Your innocence will be clear to everyone. He will vindicate you with the blazing light of justice shining down as from the noonday sun.
7 Rest in the Lord; wait patiently for him to act. Don’t be envious of evil men who prosper.
May God continually bless you and keep you in His perfect peace. Be open to His plan for your life, knowing that everything is done for our growth and God’s glory.
I pray you are in good spirits and doing well. As always, my thoughts and prayers are continually with you.
I know some days are a tough, but it’s about getting out bed, asking God to give us strength and thanking Him for the fact that we are still breathing and alive. We all know some precious people in our lives, that we love dearly, who are not here today.
I encourage us, all. to hold our friends and family closer than we ever have before. The bible reminds us not to take any day for granted, as no one knows the day or hour of how long we have on this earth.
The Word of God teaches, as we are making plans for tomorrow to preface it by saying, “If it is the Lord’s will, I will do this or do that.” I’m was born and raised in the South. The “Southern way we interpreted this scripture passage was by saying, “If the Lord wills and the creek dont rise, we will do this or that..”
As for today, we say, “Thank You, Lord” that we are indeed breathing and alive.
James 4:13-16
Living Bible (TLB)
13 Look here, you people who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to such and such a town, stay there a year, and open up a profitable business.” 14 How do you know what is going to happen tomorrow? For the length of your lives is as uncertain as the morning fog—now you see it; soon it is gone. 15 What you ought to say is, “If the Lord wants us to, we shall live and do this or that.” 16 Otherwise you will be bragging about your own plans, and such self-confidence never pleases God.
Go in peace while serving and praising our risen and redeeming Lord.
I hope you are in a place of healing and wholeness. Our country and world has experienced so much. Today is Giving Tuesday. Who better to give to than those close to your heart.
I would like to offer the suggestion of writing notes of love, thankfulness or appreciation to someone that the Holy Spitit puts on your heart. With the note, please consider giving or dedicating a gift to them or a gift in their honor.
Philippians 4:6-7
Living Bible (TLB)
6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. 7 If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus.
Even though I dont agree with all aspects of the TV show, I watch a show on Thursday nights called, “God Friended Me.” The show is based off of a young man in his twenties whose father is the Bishop of the church. The young man lost his faith and became an atheist after his mother lost her battle with cancer.
The show is about an app, like Facebook, that initially sent him a Friend Requests from God. After, the initial friend request from God, he began getting friend requests from people that God wanted him and his friends to help. By the end of each episode another person’s life has been changed because the young man was willing to be obedient.
I was thinking, while I was watching the Season Finale, that I am so grateful that, as Christians, we dont have to rely on an app to hear from God. We have the Spirit of God inside of us. The Spirit talks to us and leads us in the way we should go. We are already friends of God. #GodFriendedMe #FriendOfGod
Colossians 3:12-14
New International Version (NIV)
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Go in the perfect Peace, while praising and serving the Lord.
I’m so very grateful for each of you. I’m even more grateful, and blessed, to call you my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus.
In our world, so many people have been panicking during this season, in our world. Instead of panicking, it is time to do something else….WORSHIP!!
Now, more than ever, is the time to WORSHIP. Come to God with gratitude and thanksgiving. Now is the time to draw closer to God.
John 4:23-24
New International Version (NIV)
23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”
May God continually bless you and keep you in perfect peace and holiness.
Glory to God in the highest. Today is a day we have never seen before. How do we face the day? We put our Hope and Trust in God. We set our eyes on the King of Glory.
During this unique time in our world, we give honor to so many wonderful people who have kept the world turning through their service. God has used so many people to provide hope. From my heart to yours, Thank You for your service.
As people of faith, when all is said and done, we still come to the same place of telling God, “Thank You,” for it all. May You, Lord, be glorified.
How has God used you to bring hope to others? I would love to hear your stories of hope, love, courage and maybe even change. We are all one family? May the God of Hope continue to bless you and keep you.
I love you, all, with the amazing and everlasting love of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Everlasting Lord.
1 Peter 5:10
Living Bible (TLB)
10 After you have suffered a little while, our God, who is full of kindness through Christ, will give you his eternal glory. He personally will come and pick you up, and set you firmly in place, and make you stronger than ever.
Psalm 33:20-22
New Living Translation (NLT)
20 We put our hope in the Lord.He is our help and our shield.21 In him our hearts rejoice,for we trust in his holy name.22 Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord,for our hope is in you alone.
Go in peace, hope and love, while praising and serving the Lord.
Sending love to you all. I hope during this time you are taking time to draw closer to God. God’s desire is always to fellowship with us. We were created to dance with God, through daily fellowship and worship.
I know that many of us have free time that we are trying to fill. Instead of spending an hour in front of the TV, replace just one hour a day in fellowship with God. Whether its reading the bible, singing spiritual songs of worship and praise, or just sitting silently in meditative prayer. End your time with God by praying the prayer below:
Our prayer for this season:
“Father, God, draw me close to you. Move my agenda out of the way. My desire is what you desire for me. I lay my life before you. Do with it what you wish. I know that you created me for a purpose. Open my eyes to see what you see, when you look at me. I trust you, Lord. I am not afraid to trust you. I lift this prayer to you, in the precious name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, Amen”
James 4:4-10
The Message (MSG)
4-6 You’re cheating on God. If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of God and his way. And do you suppose God doesn’t care? The proverb has it that “he’s a fiercely jealous lover.” And what he gives in love is far better than anything else you’ll find. It’s common knowledge that “God goes against the willful proud; God gives grace to the willing humble.”
7-10 So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.
I love you with the amazing and everlasting love of Jesus Christ.
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