"What can the righteous do?"
Psalm 11:3b
Psalm 11:3b
National Day of Prayer
Worship and prayerfully sing with Chris Tomlin
"Awake our souls, let your will be done..."
My Take Aways
Something Old:
The righteous should remember: Contrary to all that is going wrong, the LORD is in His Temple; the LORD still rules from heaven.
Something New:
Don't let anger control me. Settle the issue.
Oh Lord, let your face shine on me.
Thank you Lord that I can lie down in peace and sleep safely because of those who have died for me to live free.
Something to Do:
Holy Spirit prompt me to remember the powerful truths of today-no matter who or what is against me, God is for me. He is in His temple ruling from heaven.
24 Comments:
Good morning friends. Wendy that was a wonderful song. You have introduced me to a new Christian artist.
Father, in the name of Jesus, I come to you thanking you for all my new friends that you have blessed me with through this Bible study. I ask you to continue strengthening me in your word and in my prayers. Lord, where I am weak please make me strong. Lord, help me turn to you in times of loneliness and when I want to have a pity party. Lord, please keep Wendy as she continues to teach us. Be there in the midst of whatever her family is going through. I also come to you asking you to keep Michelle's dad. You know the medical situation she had to take care of yesterday and I ask you to give her the physical strength to do that whatever she is called on to do. I ask that you bless her son with the teaching job he interviewed for yesterday. I'm asking all these things in your name, amen.
My thoughts for today:
Psalms 6:1 If I do something wrong I want God to rebuke and discipline me in love rather than in anger or rage. We should correct our children or even our friends like we'd want God to correct us. I learned a long time ago that my friends correct me because they love me and they do it in love. My Spiritual mom or our two close friends didn't get angry with me when I told them I had tried to cut myself but they responded with compassion and love.
Psalms 6:2-6 sounds like a prayer I would pray to God in my times of great emotional pain. I've cried like David in verse 6. At times I've cried like that to God asking for help but most of the time it's been because of emotional pain or stress. I've had my pity parties. Years ago I had a friend who thought of me almost like a daughter and who I thought of as a Spiritual mom, even though I could never talk to her about any of my problems and we aren't as close as my friend who really is a Spiritual mom to me, tell me that if I was going to have a pity party not to invite her. She said this instead of trying to get me to talk about what was wrong. When I told my Spiritual mom this she came up with a party plan for my pity party. and I know this comment is getting long but I have to share a part of her party plans.
Now you've got a rockin' spiritual mom. I loooooove to celebrate! So, let's have a pity party! I have it all planned. I'll bring the flowers--fragrant lily of the valley and lilac; soft, wooly/fuzzy lamb's ears and spicy apple mint that has soft leaves, too. You can bring the music....well, I'd like to bring some, too. We'll have some gospel, some Christian, some Cajun, and of course some oldie Goldies, we're gunna dance--funky fast and silly, and some slow. We'll cry on each others' shoulders, and then I'll start tickling you and we'll end up collapsing on the couch and laughing so hard that we're crying again! And we'll both feast on god's word. We'll gorge ourselves on his love, mercy and grace. We'll be satiated with his compassion and lessons on strength in him. We'll bask in the love of the ultimate father. And we'll invite hurting friends to our pity party. Together, we'll celebrate the body of Christ. it'll be some party. And that mom will come join us and learn and grow-- in how to love.
Wow, Jennifer Renee, the description of a "godly" pity party, if you will, is something that I think should be published!! Thank you soooooo much for sharing it, and also for your prayers for my dad, my son and myself. You are once again a blessing to my soul!
My son's interview went well, but the competition is fierce. We thought my dad's arm was broken, but xrays showed it is very bad arthritis causing the pain, swelling and redness. My goodness, I never realized arthritis could be so painful. He is in a sling now, so that's a huge difficulty for him, but the situation could certainly be worse.
Thank you to all who have written me an update on their prayer requests -- Amy, Kate, Jennifer Renee, Gaylene and others. I appreciate it.
Ladies, I need to share with you that I am reading a book, Lysa Terkeurst's "Becoming More than a Good Bible Study Girl", and it is a life-changing experience just like this Bible Study, Wendy's vlogs and this fellowship. I wish I had the time to share some of my underlining -- maybe another day. Some of you have expressed a longing lately to find away to strengthen your relationship with the Lord Jesus even more, and I believe that this book would help. I don't like the name of the book, because it sounds like it's going to tell us fifteen more things we need to "sign on the line" for, but that is not it at all. It's all about becoming able to see, feel, hear and KNOW God in our everyday lives. It is just a wonderful enlightening, soul-touching book, and I thank Lysa for letting God's voice be heard through her!!!!
Blessings to you all. May you encounter Him in your everyday life. Big prayers for Baby Gabriel!
Peace and Gratitude,
Michelle in New England
Hi Girls
good to catch up with you everyday.
lets pray:
Lord we pray for all the loved ones in Tennessee, as they go through this catastrophic floods. Lord in every situation, you still remain supreme and God. we pray that you may protect and supply for all the people that are affected by these floods . Let this be a reminder to each one of us that you are the only one that holds the keys to our lives. we as human beings, we are totally dependent on you our father and our God. Thank you that Brandee and Jan are well. take good care of them and though Jan may have lost her caravan house, provide for her afresh dear father. may you be a comfort at this time oh... God. as so many things go around our world, help us to prepare for your second coming. For you said, when you see all these signs, just know. the time is near. Lord , in my heart, i know your coming back is getting very , very near and i pray that i may finish well. Help me not to be too busy buying and selling and i miss out on the greatest moment of my life, meeting you in the clouds.
all girls in Tennessee, love you and praying that The Lord be with you, may his face shine upon you, now and forever more.
loice(melbourne)
Wow! What a wonderful way to wake up. It is always good, but Wendy your teaching has been so good lately, the prayers that you all shared yesterday, the ongoing words of wisdom, insights shared, prayer support for one another, it all lifts my spirits and blesses my soul! I am so thankful for the awesome God that we serve and this time together each day!
What beautiful words to wash my mind with, start the day with and meditate on for the day.
Was getting ready to write my thoughts on David, but my husband is taking me out to breakfast this morning and he says we are leaving!
Blessings to you all today!
Michelle in VA
Jennifer Renee, I will shoot a note out to you later. Loved your godly pity party! Thanks for sharing!
Wendy, I just have to tell you what my five-year-old daughter just said. She was sitting on the couch reading her girl's Bible while I was watching your video. and she heard your closing. She suddenly said, "Mom, she's going to see us tomorrow? Is she coming to our house?" You're welcome anytime, Wendy!
There were so many good reminders of His constant presence and love in today's reading, and just directions about how to handle life. I really liked a few in particular:
Ps. 5:8c "Make Your way plain for me to follow."
Ps. 5:11b "Spread Your protection over them, that all who love Your name may be filled with joy."
Ps. 4:8 "In peace I will like down and sleep, for You alone, O Lord, will keep me safe."
I particularly like these today. I found out last night that our absentee renters did some damage to our house that we will have to repair before we can sell it, and it will be troublesome and time consuming, but He will take care of it. I don't have to worry.
One last thing ... Why did David prompt Solomon to exact revenge on Shimei? This sounds more like Absalom than David!
Praying for Baby Gabriel and taking my oldest to kindergarten orientation!
Thank you Wendy for the lift today. As I read the passages last night I was also thinking about how God takes care of everything for us.
Righteousness is what I need to pursue. The Lord will deal with the wicked on His own terms in His own time. I need to allow my trust in Him to support me through times when things are not fair or I feel threatened or afraid of circumstances beyond my control. If I try to remain righteous and take the high road, I will please God, and will have peace, and not need to seek justice for what I perceive to be wrong. God will take care of that.
Off to work-- have a great day everyone. Prayers continue.
Blessings,
Jacque
Good Morning Friends in Christ
I haven't posted before but would like to ask for you all to lift up our mutual friend, Morgen, for special birthday prayers today. It was the best present I could think of to bless her today. Thank you!
Precious Lord ~
Let Morgen praise you, Lord, with all her heart; She will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. She will be filled with joy because of You. She will sing praises to Your name, O Most High. Thank you for her beautiful singing voice! In Jesus Name, Amen
Good morning ladies,
I do miss Wendy's videos, but maybe soon I can get high speed internet out here in the country.
If we are God's adopted child, then we are descendents of David, right, spiritually speaking?
So if we live as as we should and follow God faithfully with all our heart and soul, we will reign with King Jesus?
In Ps. 5:3, David says "Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly." Isn't that how He wants us to be, waiting expectantly? Without faith it is impossible to please Him. Thank you Father, you hear my requests, but do as You will and in Your time.
In KJV of Ps. 8:4 It reads,"What is man that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man that whou visitest him?" Like the song asks, who am I that the Lord of all the earth would care to know my name?
Ps 8:1 says,"O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!" His name is majestic, too.
I'll be singing that one today.
Have a thrilling Thursday, all!
Linda from Ark.
Wendy,
What a wonderful song. I had never heard that one before.
Lord, I pray today for all the lost souls. those who do not yet know You. Father I pray that You would touch their hearts and bring them to You. My life has changed so much since I was saved by Your grace. Thank you for touching my heart and changing me. Help me to grow even more in love with you every day.
In your Son's precious name I pray.
Jeanne from Middleboro
Wendy and my Girlfriend in God, how I thank God for this Bible study and for ALL of your comments and prayers. My heart is so full as I read your requests and even though I am not commenting, I am praying for you.
Happy Birthday, Morgen. May this be a very special day as others send their blessings your way.
Jen Renee, thank you for your "pity party" instructions. God's way is the best way!
To those in TN: praying for you and God's peace to shine forth in the midst of this disaster,another BUT, GOD time!
Father God, thank You for each one who comments, researches words (word nerds), commentaries, and sharing their hearts with us each day. Draw us ever closer to You through Your Word. May we hold fast to Your promise that You will never leave us or forsake us. Bless Wendy and her family as she leads us through Your Word.
Prayers for Baby Gabriel as he under goes more tests today. Be with his family, doctors, during this journey.
Blessings to all,
Teeny in NC
Friends in Christ...."Prayful Morning"
It is the National Day of prayer...I can see us all together...our hands folded in prayer:
Heavenly Father we come to you today with so much. May we feel your stronghand and arms wrapped around our country. Lead us in the right path, O LORD. The Rock of Israel ...The one who rules righteously, who rules in the fear of God, is like the light of morning at sunrise, like a morning without clouds, like the gleaming of the sun on new grass after rain'....Guide over the same for the USA!
Did my reading last night closed my eyes peacefully after this nugget: Psalm 4:8, In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.
Morgen....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!....Thank You anonymous. Morgen is a blessing.
Prayers for all!! Great Friends
Feel and Embrace the end of your day today with a group (((((((Hug))))))!!
Pondering:
**A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unraval.
**Prayer is not getting what you want...but what God wants us to be.
**When one is on his knees....it is not because he is weak it's because he is getting stronger.
Praying Today
Rhonda
Wow! I am humbled by the wonderful birthday blessing. I know who you are "anonymous"! Thank you.
Even though my relationship with my dad is not what it should be; The Lord is in His temple; and He still rules from Heaven. Amen for that!
Nat'l day of prayer: Lord in Heaven..bring this nation to its knees and may we all repent of our sins and recognize You as the One true holy God. Grant our leaders your wisdom to make decisions. Help us to cling to You as the waters rise, the winds blow, and the earth quakes. We love You and we pray for our loved ones who don't know you yet. We trust that Your plan is perfect and we ask that You direct us in Your ways as we live on this earth. Your kingdom come; Your will be done. Amen.
Praising Him in this 47 year old body!
Morgen
ps Jim update: I praise God for the pain Jim experienced as a result of bone spurs in his back because that got him into the doctor in the first place...this allowed the cancer to be discovered. The doctors said 2 or 3 months later and his options would not be very good. They told him with 6 months of chemo they'll have it licked because it was caught so early....praise God.
Thanks for sharing that Chris Tomlin song...Love It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have seen him in concert twice, he is amazing!!
Just want you all to know that I watch the vlog and read the comments everyday, just don't usually comment. Know that you give me lots of info to digest everyday, thanks for that.
Morgen, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! What a blessing to have your birthday celebrated as the National Day of Prayer (for now). May God bless you, sister, as you have blessed each and everyone of us. May He give you the desires of your heart. (((HUGS)))
Jennifer Renee - that is a good prescription a godly pity party. We can't avoid it anyway, might as well do it in a God honoring fashion - and have fun in the end.
Amy, I too wondered why David would say that to Solomon re Joab & Shimei. I read last night that David did not think his 16 year old successor, who grew up in the palace can handle the sneakiness of Joab and Shimei. David was a man of war who grew up wrestling with lions and bears. Solomon grew up in the comforts of the palace. Maybe he was more of a bookworm (inserting G&P commentary here). Courson also said that maybe Absalom was David's preference to succeed him because Absalom displayed the same courage as David, whereas Solomon did not.
Love all the Psalms today.I underlined a lot. Since it's the National Day of Prayer, let me share what Jon Courson wrote on Psalm 6 (now on vol. 2 of Jon Courson's Old Testament commentary, page 7) "As we have noted, for every sigh, there is a psalm and the passage before us is one such psalm. That is, it's one of the seven penitential psalms, one of the psalms that expresses sorrow for sin, a cry of repentance, a plea for forgiveness."
He said this on Psalm 6:6-7 "Commenting on this psalm, C.H. Spurgeon said that tears are liquid prayers that need no interpretation. I like that!" (p.8)
May we call on God today and everyday and pray for a repentance and a revival. We can see around us that the signs are in place for Jesus' return. The people in our circle of influence need to know Jesus Christ as their savior before it's too late. Let us pray that their eyes, ears and hearts be open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Plants those seeds, GIGs!
Have a blessed day, everyone.
Loved the Chris Tomlin song! It was a blessing to just take it in and pray it back to God.
I asked God this morning to help me slow down as I read and just receive what he has for me today. I've felt rushed through these readings lately and wanted to be able to wait upon the Lord. :) God is always faithful and I too wrote down Psalms 11 and how it so encouraged me. As I have experienced a heavy heart for this nation and it's direction, as others do, this gives me hope and strength to walk forward, knowing all is in His hands, nothing is unseen.
I also loved Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Our God is an awesome God!
God Bless each and everyone one of you!
Carol
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Morgen, Happy Birthday to you! Hope you have a wonderful day sister :)
What a great reminder today as we come before the Lord on behalf of our country, leaders and nation that God still rules from heaven. Looking around you see so much evidence of the enemy trying to remove Him from this country, but He is still ruling! He sees all.
For those of you that might have gone to my blog this morning I had the wrong post time on there and had 5PM instead of 5Am. Sorry :) It is fixed now.
Louice, I want to thank you so much for your prayers for us here in TN. I read a wonderful article this morning that I hope to post on my blog soon about what Nashville is going through. I have friend whose parents are staying with them a while because their house was almost completely under water. It is just amazing the damage and devastation. Good news is the river has been going down and they are starting to clean up. Water has moved out of downtown quite a bit and the are starting to clean out Opryland. I wanted to try to get downtown today to the National Day of Prayer but the traffic is terrible around town and I was afraid of not being able to make it back home to get my son from school in time. I listened to Matt Redman's song "Never Let Go" this morning and I think it is a very appropriate song for so many right now. He never lets go of us, ever. Through every trial and every storm He is always holding our hand.
Michelle, prayers coming your way for your son.
Rhonda, I love the prayer sayings, especially the one about being on our knees and getting stronger.
Well friends, my day is getting started really late today. Things to do that were not originally planned.
Let's be praying,
Brandee, TN
Wow, that's all I can say, I don't even know where to begin. The comments yesterday were so good, and so uplifting to me. And more coming in today! PTL! So, wish I could say something to each of you. Michelle, I happened to tune in on my phone minutes b4 the interview began and knew it was a God Moment! Keeping your father in my prayers. You, too sweetie!
Jennifer Renee, I'm copying your pity-party celebration plan! What a Christian, Godly-Spiritual Momma you have! Does she visit AZ? smile! Between you and Wendy this morning...wow, the Spirit is alive and active in our group, ladies.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, sweet Wendy! Today, you spoke to me, personally! Thank you Jesus! You knew what I needed to hear to start off my day!
Yesterday, I read something that I want to share with you guys:
As we grow old - our strength becomes less. We can not do the things we did when we were young. Physically, we get weaker, the older we get. But, spiritually, our insight grows stronger! smile! This is the good part: Spiritual alertness is maintained as we continue to take in and share God's Word with others! Don't ya just love that? That is what we are doing here in our group!!! Sharing God's Word with each other.
Okay moving along, loved the song Wendy! Yes, today we join together with Believers’ - Lord, awake the souls throughout our World! Begin tugging (loved that from the new sister yesterday!) at their hearts. May Your Will be done here on Earth, so You can return to us! Our nation is longing for a spiritual renewal. Morally our country is falling apart. Let us intercede on our country's behalf, dear GIG, for our leaders, our homes, our families...Each one of our prayers lifted up will be heard by our Father. Thank you dear Lord, for bending down close to us and listening to our every word.
Today's reading is packed full of goodness. I have so many notes in my margins...I did notice "success" being mentioned today for the 3rd time. What does David tell his son in his final moments? He does not mention money or fame as being important. His desire is that his son obediently follow God's commands. To seek Christ. Now, will Solomon follow his father’s advice? Will he choose to invest in Christ-centered goals? Check out I Kings 4:26 “Guidelines Given for a king” – “regular reading will prevent him from becoming proud and acting as if he is above his fellow citizens…will also prevent him from turning away from these commands in the smallest way”
(Deut. 17:20).
My To Do: Lord, may I never stop spending time with you. Daily. I don’t want to turn away from you “in the smallest way.” Thank you for your Word. Thank you for this group of loving & encouraging ladies! Today, when the enemy comes in and says my plate is too full, may I turn to you immediately. But the LORD is in his holy Temple. THANK YOU SWEET WENDY FOR YOUR LESSON!
Interceding in prayer today for our nation,
Lori
PS Mercy, I almost forgot…HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SWEET MORGEN!!!
Forgot to get postings sent to email... :)
Hi folks,
Just wanted to say thanks Wendy. My family has been dealing with diffiucult circumstances for the past month and your message today was just what I needed to hear! Drop the pity party and praise Him for He rules in His temple. Good advice.
My little Elliot is 8 months today - my how time flies. But how greatful I am for such a precious gift in my life :) Thank you Lord for my son.
Have a wonderful day my friends. Thinking about you all and lifting up your prayer requests right now. I pray that His will be done in all your circumstances!
Jodie
Hi folks,
Second try at this...
Wendy thank you for your message today, it was just what I needed to hear. My family has been going through tough times the past month. Instead of a pity party - praise Him, for He rules in His temple. Good advice sweet sister!
My little son Elliot turns 8 months today - my how time flies. Thank you Lord for this precious gift - I am so greatful for my son!
Lifting up your prayer requests now - may His will be done depsite all the circumstances you may be facing. And may He bless you with a measure of His joy!
Take care friends,
Jodie
Michelle, I'm glad your dad is doing well. Thank you for mentioning Lysa's Book Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl and giving your thoughts about it. I just ordered three books from Proverbs 31 authors but I've been thinking about getting Lysa's book on CD so I don't have to scan it into my computer in order to read it. That can take up to two hours depending on the length of the book. I have a scanning program for the blind. I thought I'd get Lysa's book on CD also so I can take it with me when I go on vacation in August to Bald Head Island in NC. The books I ordered are, Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner: The Transforming Power of God's Story by Wendy Blight, God's Purpose for Every Woman by Lysa TerKeurst & Rachel Olsen (General Editors), and The Eye of God by Ariel Allison. This last book I got for my mother.
Morgan, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! May God bless you on your special day.
Happy Birthday, Morgen! A blessed evening to all you lovely GIG's !
Peace and Gratitude,
Michelle in New England
Happy Birthday Morgen!
I love Chris Tomlin! I have been singing his new one, "Our God," all day.
All of your prayers are beautiful.
Michelle--arthritis is very painful. I had no idea until I got it!
Good night all! Jennifer--Iowa
Hi all,
I am a night owl, many times doing my Bible study for the day in the wee hours of the next day. I have been that way since birth I am told. I kept my mom up until then also as a infant.
Oh, I agree our country needs to have prayers that our leaders pray to God as did David! We need to have our leaders lead as David would and believe!
God gave us, us beings to have stewardship over this earth and all things in it. Look what we have done and the change in the earth.
I pray we find other cleaner less damaging sources of fuel. I pray God enters the lives of our leaders directing the course of our nation in becoming a Godly nation. I pray for those of TN with the huge flooding. And, I pray for those with all afflictions. I pray because I found this site with Wendy and all the GIG's in the blog. Praise God as all things can be done through Jesus.
Sue
in Wisconsin
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