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Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 549

October 19, 2021///

I want to share with you today some thoughts I had about oxygen.

As you know oxygen keeps you breathing, and your lungs take oxygen in and let oxygen out. That is the normal oxygen. Then there is the oxygen that is from a machine.

Back in August when my husband Ronald was taken to the hospital with Covid and pneumonia, he was put on huge amts of oxygen from a machine.

One of the explanations about what was happening was that Covid damages the lungs and prevents them from taking oxygen in and out like normal. The oxygen administered from outside the body, helps the lungs expand and aids the healing of them.

As he has been recovering after coming home with an oxygen machine, we have been able to reduce the amt of oxygen consistently until now it is used very little and soon not at all.

Bear with me as I try to explain the thought God gave me about this.

We are created to have life, strength, and all we need to face life within us as we release ourselves to the Lord Jesus Christ.

John 10:10 (KJV)
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

But just as infections get our bodies sick, the enemy brings things in our lives to bring our spiritual bodies down. To rob us of the abundantly life that should be flowing from deep within us.

We become spiritually sick and cannot continue on our own. At this point some turn to habits of drugs and alcohol. Some turn to crime or evil of all kinds. Some get to the edge of giving up the life given by almighty God. Some do not fall into bad habits but are so discouraged they just give up.

The life of the Spirit is no longer operating in their being.

We, who are strong in the Lord at this time in our lives, can be the Doctors and Nurses to administer the oxygen of the Lord Jesus from without them.

We can feed them the word, encouragement, and prayer. We can snatch them back from the enemy of all that is good.

We can lift them up and help them to be all they were created to be.

The scripture says it like this!

Galatians 6:2 (KJV)
Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Galatians 6:2 (MSG)
Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their burdens, and so complete Christ’s law.

As we do this, just as my husband got stronger and stronger as he exercised and rested, we can guide people to know and exercise the word in their lives and to rest in the Lord and lean on Him for their strength.

Just as Ronald kept depending less and less on outside oxygen, those we are helping build up in the Lord Jesus will need us less and less as they develop their own relationship with Jesus Christ and His Word!

Like a runner in a race, we can be running this road of life and see a brother or sister struggling to go on or fallen by the wayside. We can choose to keep running toward the goal of finishing well, or we can stop, lend a hand, and help the fallen and struggling to finish the course.

The apostle Paul said: 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

What is fighting the good fight of faith? Is it running as hard toward the finish as we can without regard to those around us?

NO! It is running with the eyes of compassion doing all we can to help others also complete this course and keep the faith.

Romans 14:7 (KJV)
For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.

Think about it and look around today and see someone you can lift up and help on down the road.

As you are reading this, maybe you are the one ready to give up. Just please know how much God loves you and has good things for you.

Reach out to someone you know is in a good place in their spiritual life and do not be afraid to be honest and open about how you are feeling. We find strength with each other.

If you want to reach out to me for encouragement and prayer, email me and I will be glad to help you.

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Father, May each of us reach out today to help someone or to receive help to be all that you created us to be. Fill each of us with the awareness of your Love and care for us! In Jesus name I pray! Amen!

Love, MeMaw

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 548

October 12, 2021///

Yesterday, late afternoon I went to pick up groceries from the Walmart pickup.

If you are not familiar with that: you order online, reserve a pickup time and they notify you when it is ready, and you let them know what parking space you are in when you arrive.

Since the pandemic began that has been our mode of getting groceries. In addition, we have used Instacart a few times.

So as the young lady was loading groceries into our trunk, I realized with great agitation that I only had one dollar in cash in my purse and I always like to tip them for their work.

As I was mentally chastising myself for not remembering this earlier so I could correct it, the still small voice inside me whispered, “what do you have”?

I realized I had a gift card for a chick-fil-a sandwich, and I proceeded to get it out. When the young lady came to the window to hand me the bread so it would not get smashed, I apologized for not having cash but told her, here is a gift card for a chick-fil-a sandwich.

Her eyes lit up as she told me that was her favorite!

It all boiled down to what I had!

That reminded me of two instances in the Bible I want to point you to!

The first is the widow who told Elisha that the creditors were about to take her sons as payment for debt. Elisha asked her: 

2 Kings 4: 2 (KJV)
And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil.

Then at her obedience to use what she had, God multiplied and supplied more than she needed.

The second is after Jesus came and was resurrected, Peter and John encountered a man lame from birth at the temple gate asking for gifts of money from people who were going to pray.  Peter and John realized they had what the man needed, and it was not money!

Acts 3:6 (KJV)
Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

The man was healed and went leaping, running, and praising God!

WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR HANDS, OR YOUR SPIRIT, OR YOUR HOME, OR WHAT ARE YOUR ABILITIES?

What do you have that you can use to glorify God and/or ease someone’s burden?

When we know Jesus Christ as our Savior, we have Peace, Love, Compassion and Anointing that can make someone’s day and most importantly point them to the giver of real life.

May I tell you that the greatest gift you can give your family, friends, neighbors, acquaintances, employers, or employees is the knowledge of Jesus.

Because Jesus can meet all of their emotional, spiritual, financial, physical and every need or desire they have!

John 10:10 (KJV)
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Not drag through life but abundant life is what Jesus came to give.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE?

 Do you know the giver of life? Can you let Him live through you so you can spread that life to others?

May we understand that all that we have and all our Blessings inside us and outside us come from His hand!

How can you use what you have? Ask Him, listen and obey!!

If my MeMaw thoughts lately have been preachy, blame it on the time we are living in. People need the Hope that is found only in Jesus, and we have that if we have trusted Him. Use what you have!!

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Father, in Jesus’ name I come. Help me and each person who reads this to use whatever we have to help hurting and hopeless people to find the better way, the way to real life. Help each of us as we help in tangible ways to project the Love that you have for each of your creations! Amen

What do you have? Love, MeMaw

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 547

October 5, 2021//

Franklin Graham just finished a “GOD LOVES YOU, ROUTE 66 TOUR”! This was in eight cities on the historic route 66 of the United States.

As I looked at updates and photos from each meeting, my heart was encouraged by the hundreds of thousands who attended. There were people of all ages worshipping and honoring God!

Teenagers, children, babies in parents’ arms, elderly were all in the presence of the Spirit of the living God.

When I saw pictures and read of these crusades, I felt like the creator God was giving me a warm long hug. I felt deep within me the Lord God of the universe saying that even though the world system is out of order, His people, who are called by His name are rising up like a mighty army, understanding where the real power is!

As our Pastor has said many times, this is the churches greatest opportunity to rise up in victory and power and confidence of who we are and what our God can do!

Just as David against Goliath, and the Israelites against Egypt and their conquering the land God gave them, we serve a God of Miracles!

We serve one who never fails, is for us and will conquer every difficulty and plan the enemy has for our life as we just follow and obey!

1 Samuel 17:45 (KJV)
Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.

David had great confidence in the God he served! Do we believe God will fight for us or are we looking at circumstances!

Joshua 1:9 (KJV)
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Exodus 14:14 (KJV)
The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

What an amazing thought. The creator God is concerned about you and will do what is needed to provide Victory for those who Trust in Him.  We need to let God’s promises take root in our heart. Be encouraged that you are not alone and there are many in the army of the Lord God Almighty who are believing, obeying, and trusting in the unfailing power of the Lord of Hosts!

Are we going to be part of that mighty army or are we going to cower in fear at what appears like disaster!

Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV)
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Are you catching this? We are on the winning side! Our God is powerful, able, and willing to give us victory in everyway as we come to Him!

2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Notice the scripture above says MY PEOPLE! If the people of God (not unbelievers), humble, repent, pray, seek, God will heal their land.

Do we want our land healed? Then we need to humble, repent, pray, seek, and Trust in the Lord with all our hearts.

Hebrews 13:5 (KJV)
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

1 John 4:9 (KJV)
In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.

We are to live, work and minister through the power of the Love of God flowing through us!

Notice the scripture from Chronicles starts off with the word IF….which leaves an unspoken IF NOT!

May you be encouraged today to join the mighty army rising up all over this great nation, like a bear rising out of hibernation, who are demonstrating with their lives that Our God Can and Our God will fight for good and right.

We Win! Do not Fear, you are not alone!!

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Father, how grateful I am that we are never alone, and we can rest in you and the Power of Your Might!  We do not fear or tremble, you are our peace and security! Invade each person who reads this with the determination to march with your mighty army and defeat every enemy of good. In Jesus precious name, Amen!

Love, MeMaw

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 546

September 28, 2021///

September is almost over leaving three months in this year.  As I realize that 2022 will be opening its doors soon, I began to think about this year.

I invite you to think with me about your life these past nine months.

Have we lived a life to honor Jesus who gives us Life Everlasting and Abundant, or have we lived only for ourselves and our pleasure?

Have we encouraged a weary traveler who was ready to give it all up to keep on going because they are loved and unique?

Have we helped a struggling friend or stranger who just needed a hand up and have we lived with eternal purpose sharing the answer to life’s questions?

The answer, no matter the question, is Jesus!  Our lives should point others to Him, who is “THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE”!

Are we looking at others through Spiritual Eyes instead of seeing the mask they are wearing?  When we see people as Jesus sees them, we can help them allow Jesus to touch that hurting place deep inside!

There is a saying I have heard all my life: “Only one life, twill soon be past.  Only what’s done for Christ will last”!

Our days here on earth are swift and no matter how many goods, or stocks, or businesses, or money we have, we cannot take it with us when we die!

But we can leave behind an example of a life lived with an eternal perspective and with others in mind!

Jesus was all about helping, healing, touching, setting free those whom He encountered.  We cannot help everyone, but we can help someone!

Luke 7:13 (KJV)
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.

Mark 8:2 (KJV)
I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:

Compassion and helping was a demonstration of Jesus Love and should be our demonstration of our Love for Jesus and through that our Love for our fellowman!

John 15:12 (KJV)
This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

There is an old gospel song that says in part:

“If I can help somebody along life’s way, then my living will not be in vain”!

As I look back at the past almost 9 months, I thank God for those I may have encouraged or helped along this road called life.  But I also see and ask forgiveness for all the times I have let a busy schedule, a tired body, or an attitude of I cannot do anything to help, keep me from reaching out with compassion and caring!

The thing I want to encourage you to do today is to Love others with a Love that only Jesus can pour through you.  Ask the Father, in Jesus’ name, to give you an opportunity or show you this day how to help someone along the way.

A smile, a call, a visit, a word of uplifting encouragement that they can make it and you can help!

Our lIves are so short.  Society tells us we must strive for more goods, more success in business, more acknowledgement of who we are portraying ourselves to be, but Jesus says, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men!”.

Do we want to accumulate applause and stuff, or do we want to affect others lives for Jesus Christ the Savior of the World?

I for one want to help encourage, and show people Jesus in these last three months of 2021, more than I ever have in my life.

I want to close out 2021 knowing I have made an eternal difference is someone’s life.

What about you?  Will you join me in asking God each day to help you live with an eternal purpose and see others through the eyes of His Love?

I pray you will, as we can see our world change one life at a time as we understand that it is only what is done for Christ that will last!

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Father, thank you that we can be your hands extended!  Thank you that we can touch someone with the life-giving Love of Jesus and thank you that you will show each of us today how we can lift those we encounter this day. I thank you for invading each of us with a desire to live each day with an eternal purpose.  In Jesus Name I pray, Amen!

Live with an eternal perspective!

Love, Me-Maw

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 545

September 21, 2021///

Psalm 23:1 (KJV)
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

The 23^rd Psalm is a familiar Psalm to most who have any church background.  The entire chapter is worth quoting from your heart everyday but today I want to share some thoughts I have on the first verse.

A good shepherd loves and cares for the sheep.  They will protect the sheep from harm and danger.

A good shepherd will leave the herd and search for the one who had gone astray.

A good shepherd provides what the sheep need to grow strong and be safe!

May I tell you that we have the perfect Shepherd in Jesus Christ.  He gave His life for us His sheep.  If we receive Him as our Shepherd, we will never want for protection, joy, peace, and we will never be alone!

John 10: (KJV)
⁴ And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
⁵ And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.

¹¹ I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

Jesus, our Good Shepherd supplies every, spiritual, emotional, physical, relational, and financial need we have or will ever have. 

As we follow Him and listen for His voice of impression deep inside we can rest in His presence and in His provision.

We hear His voice when we belong to Him through receiving all He did on the Cross. We can then recognize the voice of a stranger or the enemy!

Who are we depending on for our needs and wants?  The verse at the beginning tells us that we shall not want!

What do you need today?  If you need peace, the Good Shepherd has it!  If you need provision, the Good Shepherd has it!

Does your body need healing, the Good Shepherd has it!  Are your children astray from God, the Good Shepherd knows where they are and can touch them deep inside!

Do you need direction, the Good Shepherd has it!   Do you need a job, the Good Shepherd has it! 

Philippians 4:19 (KJV)
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

All includes every type of need.  The Good Shepherd Jesus is the way to all our needs being fulfilled!

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want ______________________!

You fill in the blank.  What is it you need the Good Shepherd to do or provide for you!

There is no Love comparable to that of our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ!  May we not be the sheep that wonders from the fold and gets into danger and trouble.  Although the Good Shepherd will pursue us there are dangers around that we are not aware of.

May we be a willing follower of the Good Shepherd who only has our good in mind!

Outside the fold may look appealing but the enemy is waiting to devour you!

I encourage you to read the 23^rd Psalm daily until you can say it daily from memory!

Trust in the Good Shepherd and let Him Lead.  Then you shall not want!!

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Father, thank you for your abundant Love that gave us a way through Jesus that we can be in right relationship to you.  Thank you, Jesus, that you are the Good Shepherd and you have already laid down your life for us and will provide all we need.  We shall not want for any good thing!   In Jesus name! Amen!

Follow the Good Shepherd! 

Love, Me-Maw

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 544

September 14, 2021//

First Of all, may I Praise God for the amazing healing that is taking place in my husband Ronald.

For those who are unaware, we both had Covid starting about the first of August.  I recovered ok but Ronald got worse and had to be hospitalized with Covid and double pneumonia.  He was hospitalized for almost 23 days and had increasing amounts of oxygen and was a very sick individual.  He could have no visitors so was in for that long with just phone contact.

He has been home for a week. Came home with oxygen and walker.  He no longer is using the walker and the oxygen is at a very low level and will be reduced on to zero soon.

I just want to say Thank you Jesus.  I realize he was spared because God is not through with him.  He still has work to do on this earth.  We have friends and know of others who were dedicated to the Lord Jesus but left this world with Covid.  Why??

We must conclude that the life of a Christian is in the hands of the creator God!  We must understand that life is a vapor, and birth and death are close no matter if you live to be one hundred.

As we commit ourselves, our lives, and our loved ones to the Lord God Almighty we can live with an eternal perspective, knowing only what is done for Christ will last.

I cannot express to you the relief it was to me to be able to pray and release Ronald to the Lord Jesus when he was hospitalized, and I could not be with him. 

We can do that same thing with all the people and situations in our lives.  One of the phrases I like to use in prayer is:

“Father, I release ________________ to your Lordship!”  Putting a person’s name, a situation or an event or happening in the blank. 

May I tell you that God can handle all of it and handle it well.  We can cast all cares on Him! Jesus wants to be a part of every second of your life.  He wants to give you strength and guide you in every decision, and He want to take your worries and your fears.

We will do well to learn to lean on Him and let Him handle it!

1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Maybe you are sick or have someone who is very sick or perhaps you have lost someone to death recently.  May I tell you that Jesus cares and He wants to carry your load and make your burden light!

Matthew 11:28-30 (KJV)
²⁸ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
²⁹ Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
³⁰ For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

A line in the song, “What a Friend we have in Jesus”, says it well:

“Oh, what peace we often forfeit, oh what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry, everything to God in Prayer!”

Prayer, Praise, and casting our cares and releasing everything to the God who is able and willing is such an amazing privilege.  There are times in our lives when we know we cannot handle things, but our Lord God wants to handle even the little things in our lives and set us free to live in fulness and Joy that the world has no clue about.

In this time of not knowing what is going on in this crazy world we live in, what a privilege to have a Loving Father we can lean on.

Join me in leaning on Him and not our own understanding!

Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

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Father, in Jesus’ name I come. I praise you for your Love and Care for each person who reads this.  I ask you to be very near and real to all of us in this uncertain world we are in right now.  Be our steady rock and our secure and safe place.  Thank you that you will be with us through all circumstances and situations, and we release each of those and ourselves to your Lordship!  Amen

Love, MeMaw

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 543

September 7, 2021///

Have you ever noticed when driving, if you look at something on the side of the road or anywhere except the road, you tend to begin to veer toward that?  It may just be a small veer as you look back at the road, but it happens.

Today I want to draw your attention back to how you should be looking at yourself!  We have a million different distractions that can get and keep us off course if we let ourselves look at them instead of looking at who we really are.

This is a retype of something I had in my files from long ago, source unknown but it went so well with my thoughts today: that we need to always remember how very unique and special we are!!! Please take this to heart as the truth about you!

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I AM SPECIAL

I am special. In all the world there is nobody like me.  Since the beginning of time, there had never been another person like me.  Nobody has my smile, my eyes, my nose, my hair, my hands, or my voice.

I am special. No one can be found who has my handwriting. Nobody anywhere has my taste for food, music, or art. No one see’s things just as I do. In all of the world there’s been no one who laughs like me, or cries like me. And what makes me laugh and cry will never provoke identical laughter and tears form anybody else, ever.

No one reacts to any situation just as I would.  I am the only one in all of creation who had my set of abilities. Oh, there will always be one who is better at one of the things I’m good at, but no one in the universe can reach the quality of my combination of talents, ideas, abilities, and feelings. Like a room full of musical instruments, some may excel alone, but none can match the symphony sound when all are played together.  I am a symphony.

I am special. I am beginning to realize it is no accident that I am special.  I am beginning to see that God made me special for a very special purpose.  He must have a job for me that no one else can do as well as I.  Out of billions of people, only one is qualified for this job.  Only one has the right combinations of what it takes, and that one is me because:

I AM SPECIAL

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Please know how special you are:

Psalm 139:14 (KJV)
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

Genesis 1:27 (KJV)
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Never forget, you are created in the image of God.  He breaths life into you!

You are created on purpose for a purpose!

Please join me in reading this “I AM SPECIAL”, over and over until we have it deep in our spirit that we are unique and special.  Do not let any of the world’s ways or discouragement get your eyes off that truth!

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Father, thank you that I am special.  Special to you and special in this world.  Help me to walk as the unique person you called me to be, living out the symphony of my life, as I follow you!  In Jesus name I pray!  Amen!

YOU ARE SPECIAL!!  

Love, MeMaw

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 542

August 31, 2021///

Psalm 118:24 (KJV)
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

In the midst of all the turmoil that is going on in our world, I want to share with you today a story.  This story is not original but has and amazing message we can all take to heart as we are navigating this thing called life!

My brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister’s bureau and lifted out a tissue-wrapped package. “This” he said, ^“is not a slip. This is lingerie.” He discarded the tissue and handed me the slip. It was exquisite; silk, handmade and trimmed with a cobweb of lace. The price tag with an astronomical figure on it was still attached. “Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago. She never wore it. She was saving it for a special occasion”.

“Well, I guess this is the occasion”. He took theslip from me and put it on the bed with the other clothes we were taking to the mortician. His hands lingered on the soft material for a moment, then he slammed the drawer shut and turned to me.

“Don^’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you’re alive is a special occasion.”

I remembered those words through the funeral and the days that followed when I helped him, and my niece attend to all the sad chores that follow an unexpected death.

I thought about them on the plane returning to California from the Midwestern town where my sisters family lives. I thought about all the things she hadn’t seen or heard or done.

I thought about all the things she had done without realizing that they were special

I’m still thinking about his words, and they have changed my life.                          I’m reading more and dusting less. I’m sitting on the deck and admiring the view without fussing about the weeds in the garden. I^’m spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings.

Whenever possible, life should be a pattern of experience to savor, not endure. I’m trying to recognize these moments now and cherish them. I am not “saving” anything; we use our good china and crystal for every special event such as losing a pound, getting the sink unstopped, the first camellia blossom.

I wear my good blazer to the market if I like it. My theory is if I look prosperous, I can shell out $28.49 for one smelt bag of groceries without wincing. l^tm not saving my good perfume for special parties; clerks in hardware stores and tellers in banks have noses that function as well as those of my party-going friends.

“Someday” and “one of these days” are losing their grip on my vocabulary.

If it’s worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.

l*m not sure what my sister would’ve done had she known that she wouldn’t be here for the tomorrow we all take for granted. I think she would have called family members and a few close friends. She might have called a few former friends to apologize and mend fences for past squabbles. I like to think she would have gone out for a Chinese dinner, her favorite food.

I’m guessing – I’ll never know!

It’s those little things left undone that would make me angry if I knew that my hours were limited. Angry because I put off seeing good friends whom I was going to get in touch with – someday. Angry because I hadn’t written certain letters that intended to write – one of these days.

Angry and sorry that I didn’t tell my husband and daughter often enough how much I truly love them!  l^tm trying very hard not to put off, hold back, or save anything that would add laughter and luster to our lives.

And every morning I open my eyes, t tell myself that it is special!

EVERY DAY, EVERY MINUTE, EVERY BREATH TRULY IS A GIFT OF GOD.

Ephesians 5:16 (KJV)
Redeeming the time,

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Father, thank you for every moment you give us to enjoy each other and this beautiful world you have given us! May we realize what is really important and may we understand the life is short and help us live every day to its fullest with the Love of God ruling our lives! In Jesus name I pray! Amen

Love Me-maw

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 541

August 24, 2021///

Psalm 119:130 (KJV)
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

Today’s topic is how powerful it is when we know and speak God’s Word!

As I was reading Psalm 119 this morning, which is all about the word, this verse caught my attention and my heart!

Let us look at the beginning!  In Genesis 1, verses 3,6,9,11,14.20,24, God said, and it was so.  God created by His words!

If we have received Jesus as our Savior, the Spirit of the Living God lives inside us! Therefore, when we speak His Word, it is powerful and can cause people and circumstances in our lives to change!

Mark 11:23 (KJV)
For verily I say unto you, That whosoever SHALL SAY unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which HE SAITH shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever HE SAITH.

We can speak to mountains of fear, doubt, lack, distress, etc. 

Here are a few examples of Jesus speaking the word! There are many, many others!

Luke 13:12 (KJV)
And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.

Mark 5:41 (KJV)
And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.

Luke 7:14 (KJV)
 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

Matthew 8:13 (KJV)
And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

Sometimes Jesus touched or did other things, but He always said!

Peter said and things happened:

Acts 9:34 (KJV)
And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

Acts 9:40 (KJV)
But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

Please notice that Peter understood it was not in his power he was speaking but it was speaking in faith in Jesus Christ. It is never in our power that words work but in the power of the risen Lord!

When we speak the word or the truth of the word, even when we do not see things happening yet, things are being handle in the spirit realm.

May I tell you that our prayers and declarations should be speaking the word and praising God for moving on our behalf by quoting what He has promised or the truth of those promises and who He is!

The enemy of all that is good trembles when we speak the word.  Jesus showed us how to overcome every temptation when He was tempted in the wilderness!

Matthew 4:  4, 7,10 Jesus responds to each temptation with “IT IS WRITTEN”!

Whatever we face, we can face it with scripture of the promises of God that never fail.  Make the enemy shake and tremble by using the powerful, creative word!

Pray and Praise using the WORD and TRUTH OF THE WORD!!

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Father, in Jesus’ name I come! Thank you for your word that sets us free and gives us authority over the enemy and all his tricks.  Touch each person who reads this and give them a desire to “Hide Your Word” in their heart!  Amen

Love, Me-Maw

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 540

August 17, 2021///

As I look around at all the different things we use every day, my mind goes to how they are designed to work.

I like my appliances, computer, car, phone, etc. to just work.  I do not think about how they were designed to work for me and make my life easier.

I want my house to be solid and protect me from the elements and be my home. I want to be able to look at my Fitbit and it have the information I need.

Oh, I know the concept and I appreciate those who use the mind God gave them to design time saving, protecting, and convenient things, but only the designers really understand how it is all put together and works together.

The designer understands every component and the reason it is needed and created.

May I tell you that you are created by a Loving Heavenly Father, and He is the only one who really knows how you are put together and for what purpose you were designed!

Genesis 1:27 (KJV)
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Psalm 139:14 (KJV)
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

To understand that we are created in the image of the God of the universe, and He knows us by name and knows how we are put together, every component, and for what purpose, is to begin to understand the life we are living is not a mistake or happenstance!

Isaiah 44:24 (KJV)
Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;

To have real life, we must understand that the one who formed us it the one who understands us and can guide us.  As we follow His guidance, we can fulfill the purpose for which we were created.

Each of us were created on purpose for a purpose! No matter the circumstances of your birth, the Lord God Almighty has a wonderful purpose for your life!

As we let the one who knows us completely and Loves us without reservation fill us with His power and follow His direction, we can walk in the destiny we were put here on earth for.

Each person is uniquely created. We know every fingerprint is different.  May I tell you each of us are designed for a different purpose.

Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Each of us is born with a deep desire inside to fellowship with our creator, whether we recognize it or not!

It is only when we acknowledge that and receive what Jesus did on the cross can we begin to walk in our purpose. 

God’s way and direction for our lives is the only way to satisfaction and fulfillment! Nothing the world has will satisfy. Gods’ way is a better way to live!

We can walk with Peace deep inside in a world of turmoil as we walk in the reason we were created.

Let the one who knows how and why you were designed, guide you to living a life of victory and effecting others for good!

Revelation 4:11 (KJV)
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

I invite you to join me in giving our creator and designer Praise and Glory!!!

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Father, what an amazing Love that created each of us unique and for a specific reason!  May each of us let you guide us as we walk in the destiny we are here for! There are lives we touch and places we are, and unique personalities that you use as we surrender all we are and all we are not to all you are and all you designed us to be!  In Jesus name I pray!  Amen

Walk in your design! 

Love, MeMaw!