Good mornin Tribe …
Hope everyone slept well, I did. So thankful.
My goal for today is to watch what I say. With me, thats a challange. But, I can do it. I am also goin to start cutting down on my smoking … that too will be another challenge, but I can do that too. It's just time to lay cigarettes down!!!
So, I will be praying .. a lot today!!! Prolly more than usual. I am ready to be healthy and live the life God so graciously gave me. One that's pleasing to Him.
Its gonna be another hot day, 101 I think is the forecast here … worse tomorrow and Saturday. It breaks my heart to know that there are those who have no air conditioning, or have to work out in this mess. Another prayer, Lord we need rain and cooler temps.
My son graduates boot camp tomorrow, they have a ceremony, parade outside … praying for all of them too. I wish I could be there, but lots to do here to get ready for the wedding. (9 days away)!
As I close this blog, I want to share a prayer I found that prays against anxiety, fear and panic. I love that it includes scriptures. Ya'll have a great day.
Shell
Prayer:
Father, who lives and rules in Heaven, let your Kingdom come to earth and be established through me (Matthew 6:10). There is no fear, no anxiety, and no panic in Heaven. Establish your Kingdom in my heart, that I may walk in peace, in confidence and in strength. Open the eyes of my heart (Luke 24:31) to see all that you have for me. Show me how I have already been blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). Help me to receive all that you have for me.
Angels are all around me, ministering to me (Hebrews 1:14). They will guard me according to your word and your command (Psalms 103:20-21). You will not let my foot stumble (Proverbs 3:23).I trust in you, Father, and in you alone. I am your child, and you are my Father (Matthew 23:9). I am seated with Christ in the heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). I am at rest in your arms.
Father, I look to you as my Source of hope and of peace. You cover me with your wings (Psalm 91:4) and you are constantly fighting for me (2 Chronicles 20:17). Show me that I need not fight, but that I can just rest in you and rest in the promises of your protection (Exodus 14:13). There is no need for me to stress or worry. You will provide everything I need for life, for peace and for protection (Matthew 6:33).
Today, I will not be anxious about anything (Philippians 4:6), but I will pray to you about everything, casting my cares upon you because you care for me (1 Peter 5:7). You will guide me along the best pathway for me life. You will advise me and counsel me (Psalm 32:8). You will never leave me alone (Hebrews 13:5). You are always with me. Always. Sin cannot separate us (Romans 8:38-39), because in Christ, you remember our sins no more (Romans 10:17).
Thank you, Father, that you have begun a good work in me and that you’ll be faithful to complete it (Philippians 1:6). I will listen with my heart for you are constantly speaking peace over me (Psalm 85:8). You have the word of life! Father, live in me and through me. I put all my trust in you.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I\'m with you on the cigarettes, I have the same problem and realize that I, at least, need to cut back. . . It\'s interesting, when I\'m with my son, his wife and/or my grandkids, I never smoke. My other 2 kids are ok with it, but something tells me that Brian and Amie wouldn\'t be – and I would never do it with the babies around anyway. Funny how you force yourself to act a different way than what you really are for some people. . . But I will join you on a quest to put the cigarettes down! Am very excited for you to get married. It is so wonderful to spend each and every day with someone who loves you and really gets you. Wishing you all the happiness God can give you. . .
Amen.
Thank u both … I am goin for 1 cigarette an hour, starting at 10 a.m. I will be praying for ya\'ll too. I keep say with each puff, \”I am the righteousness of God\” … let\'s get this nasty, unhealthy mess outta our lives!!!