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MeMaw Thoughts
Number 429
June 11, 2019///

Definition of joy
1: the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires : DELIGHT
2 : a state of happiness or felicity : BLISS
3: a source or cause of delight
Synonyms:
blessedness, bliss, blissfulness, felicity, gladness, happiness, warm fuzzies

JOY is an inward emotion. Some of the definitions above like success or good fortune or possessing what we desire comes from what happens in our lives. These may produce temporary joy, but according to the Word of Almighty God True Permanent Joy only comes from Him.

May we look at the ways to walk in Joy and the benefits of walking in Joy. As sons and daughters of the Lord God Almighty we should be filled with Joy at all times and in all situations.

Nehemiah 8:10 B (KJV)
the joy of the LORD is your strength.

>STRENGTH
Joy will give you strength in spirit, soul and body!!

Psalm 5:11 (KJV)
But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.

>TRUST
When you Trust and Love His name, you realize that with God on your side you are the victor!!

Psalm 16:11 (KJV)
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

>DIRECTION
He will show you the way to take & pleasure through Joy in His presences!!

Isaiah 55:12 (KJV)
For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

>PEACE
When we go out with Joy, He leads us with such Peace that nature all around us seems to be rejoicing with us!!

John 15:11 (KJV)
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
1 John 1:4 (KJV)
And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.

>WORD
Gods Word is written that our Joy may be CONSTANT and TOTAL!! Knowing the Word fills us with Joy!!

John 16:24 (KJV)
Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

>RECEIVE
God wants to fill us with Joy by giving us the things we ask for.

Galatians 5:22 (KJV)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

>FRUIT
When we walk in the Spirit of the Living God, we will be producing the fruit of the spirit and that includes Joy!!

Romans 15:13 (KJV)
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

>HOPE
Joy and Peace allow us to abound in Hope!!

Father God, thank you for Joy that is so powerful as we walk in it. Thank you for your word that provides us with Joy and direction. Fill us with your Joy and may it flow forth to affect all those around us. In Jesus Name!! Amen

I desire true Joy for you!! Love, MeMaw

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 428
June 4, 2019///

May I tell you this morning that God Loves you!! I know I may talk about the Love of God a lot, but I believe we do not understand fully His Love for us, His creations!!

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.

Do you get that!! We are created in the image of the Lord God Almighty!!

What an awesome thought. Just as we love things we create such as paintings, writings, etc. God Loves us! Just as we love our children who are part of us and are at least partially in our image, God Love us!

1 John 4:10 (KJV)
Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

We are constantly discussing how we should Love and serve the Lord God Almighty, and we should, but today I want us to concentrate on how much God Loves us!

We are made in His image and He breathed into us the breath of life. That is more amazing than I can comprehend. Each of us have the breath of the creator God flowing through our body.

1 John 3:1 (KJV)
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God:

We are sons and daughters of the most high God. He Loves us and wants to Bless us and give us all good things.

James 1:17 (KJV)
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

God desires to give us good things. The evil in this world as a result of sin and satan, is not from God! God longs for us to bring to Him every part of our lives and hearts and let Him touch us!

He draws us to Himself, but it is our choice of how much of ourselves to relinquish to Him.

Jeremiah 31:3 (KJV)
The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.

Do you feel His Love in your life!! My heart cries out for those who do not understand how much they are Love by their creator!!

His Love is amazing, His Love is warmth to our innermost being, His Love brings Peace in the midst of turmoil and His Love never fails!

The kind of Love the Father has for His sons and daughters, we cannot ever comprehend! He Loves you; you are His creation and He longs to walk with you and talk with you!

I encourage you today to just reach out to Him by using your voice and tell Him you are open to His guidance and to all He wants to do in your life.

We were not meant to do life in our own ability and power, but we are to partner with the Lord Jesus Christ and God the Creator and the Holy Spirit and walk in the freedom that He who can do all things is on our side.

In storms or sunshine, goodness or pain, the Love of the Father will sustain you and keep you in perfect Peace!!

He Loves you without reservations or requirements. He made you and understands you and knows every thought and desire.
Rest in His Love knowing He holds the future!
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Father, I come to you in Jesus name and I thank you for your Love. You Love us when we mess up. You Love us when we say wrong things and think wrong thoughts. You Love us and desire to partner with us in this life and guide us and intervene in every circumstance and situation. Forgive us when we think we can do it without you. Fill us full of you and guide us with your Love. Your Love is amazing, everlasting and free. Amen

Let God Love You!
Love, MeMaw

MeMaw Thoughts
Number 427
May 28, 2019///

Perfection and Winning.

The dictionary defines these two words as follows.

perfection
1 : the quality or state of being perfect: such as
freedom from fault or defect : FLAWLESSNESS
2: an unsurpassable degree of accuracy or excellence
winning
1: a captured territory : CONQUEST
2: successful especially in competition

Into each of us is a desire for everything in our lives and the lives of our children and family to be perfect (flawless). If it were within our power every mountain would be low and every valley high and every moment without worry, fear, problems or difficulties.

When we do face any problems of life or even play a sport or a game, built into us is the deep desire to win (conquest). To conquer all and to be the best.

Do not try to convince yourself that this is not true. People everywhere in everyway are seeking perfection and a winning life.

What does perfection look like???

Is it not different for different people?

For those who love the beach it could be a house on the beach with caretakers and awesome landscape and never a storm in the sky.

For you who love the mountains it could be a beautiful retreat in the mountains surrounded by the beauty of nature and all God created.

For those who love city life, it could be a home in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of the city with not one problem or bump in the road.

For those facing illness or disease it could be a body without flaws or pain and energy and strength to do all that is in their heart.

I could continue but you get the picture!!

We play every game to win. To be the best. To succeed and to accomplish greatness.

BUT: Life is not perfect, and we do not win every time. We all know troubles and turmoil and things that are far from perfect enter our lives.

We lose sometimes and we struggle sometimes, and we cry sometimes.

But the good news is that in the midst of all of that we can have Joy and Peace if we know the Love of our Creator through believing in Jesus Christ.

JESUS SAID IN JOHN 16:33
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

We can have the peace of perfection and the joy of winning despite all that is going on in our lives. Jesus already took care of it!! We are on the winning side and He gives us perfect peace which is the ultimate perfection.

Jesus will speak peace to your storm and perfection to your heart!!

May we live life on the winning team:::: Team Jesus!!!!!!
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Father God, I come in the name of Jesus Christ. I thank you for the peace you give even in the midst of our problems and situations. Help each of us to understand that with you all things are possible, and you have overcome all the imperfections in our world. We lean on you and declare that because you are victorious, we are victorious. We can overcome all things as you live through us. Amen

LOVE JESUS: SERVE HIM!!
Love, MeMaw

MeMaw Thoughts
Number 426
May 21, 2019///

What is the most important thing in the world to you?

What do you spend the most time on?

What would you grieve most if it were gone?

Is it your job, your family, your relationships, your possessions?

We strive for things or possessions, sometimes to the neglect of the more important things.

Jesus said in Matthew:

Matthew 6:33 (KJV)
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

We all know what first means. Before anything else, before anyone else. First is the position in our life that the Lord God Almighty should have.

Right next to that is our relationship with our family.

And following that our relationships with others.

Making money and acquiring things should be way down the list of our priorities.

What do you Love?

Mark 12:30 (KJV)
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.

And yet we may run out the door in the morning without giving God a thought and without praying and lifting our family and friends up to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Whether you have much or little money and possessions, many or few friends or acquaintances, they can take first place above the Lord God Almighty.

Luke 12:15 B (KJV)
for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

If you think honestly you will agree that we spend our time, money and effort on those things we love!

May I say that the way the enemy gets us tripped up is in the necessity to have a place to live, food to eat and to take care of our families. How many times has someone excused their busy schedule with the statement “I want good things for my family”, or “I have to take care of things”?

May I ask you if we really believe Jesus meant what He said. Did He really mean if we seek Him FIRST, He will ADD all other THINGS???

As I convey what is in my heart this morning, I am convinced if we really believed what the WORD, THE LIVING WORD OF GOD says, our lives would look different.

Nothing would keep us from nurturing the relationship with the Lord Jesus and then the relationships with each other.

How many children have all the things money can buy but have no relationship with their parents? May I tell you, things will fade away but the time you pour into relationships, including the one with the Lord God Almighty, will last forever.

Yes, we must work and provide but what place does that take in our life? Where is our relationship to God and our family on our priority scale?

If we really walk in the confidence that God is who He says He is and His promises are true, we will seek His kingdom first knowing He will handle everything else.

LORD HELP OUR UNBELIEF!!!!!
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Father, thank you for you word. I ask you to stir up within each of us the truth that the key to life is in “Seeking your kingdom First”. Your word is truth and I decree and declare that truth is made real deep in each of our spirits. You created us, you Love us, you will fight our battles and you will provide not only our needs but our desires when our heart is toward you and we make you the number one priority in our life. Thank you for the close relationship with you that Jesus provided. You are real and you are Loving and Kind. I am yours. In Jesus name I pray. Amen

Examine your priorities,
Love, MeMaw

MeMaw Thoughts
Number 425
May 14, 2019///

Among several things our son and his wife gave me for Mother’s Day was a cute covered mug. When I was opening gifts in front of the family, I was maybe like you are when people are all looking at you open gifts for various occasions.

I always feel like I must continue and not examine the gift as closely as I do later with no one looking at me. I promise myself each occasion that I will not do that next time but take the time to look carefully.

So, what I discovered when I examined the covered cup more closely is that it is a triple insulated cup that will keep things cold for 9 hours and hot for 3 hours. This cup is dishwasher safe and has a non-slip base and a shatterproof, spill resistant lid.

There is much, much more to this cup than a quick look revealed. I was looking but not seeing!

Why am I telling you about a covered cup? Because I received a couple of good life lessons from this that I want to share with you, so read on!!

FIRST: We are so prone to read the Word of Almighty God without really seeing the truth and instruction contained in the portion of scripture we read.

We say “that is a good scripture and it Blessed me”, but if we examine it more closely we will find it will set us free and pour strength into our Spirits and our Bodies and will instruct us in the way to live our life.

We will have light shined on things in our hearts and lives that we need to confess, quit doing, or let go of. We will find a deeper trust in the Lord God Almighty as we look closely at all His Word is saying.

Psalm 18:30 (KJV)
As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

Proverbs 30:5 (KJV)
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Romans 10:17 (KJV)
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

We must take the time to slow down and let the Word of God sink deep into our Spirits, so we see the deep truths!!

SECOND: We are so quick to look at others without really seeing them. We look, we speak, but we rarely take the time to see the unique individual that God created.

We don’t see really see. Every person we meet has disappointments, dreams, hurts, desires and confusion. We just see on the surface and go on by. Maybe this person needs someone to look deep into what they are going through and just listen.

We all have our agenda and we think we must stay on track. But may I tell you that there is much ministry and good in the interruptions of our life.

How much can we show the Love of the Lord Jesus if we just take the time to really see those whom we are blessed to cross paths with.

May I tell you that Jesus is so concerned about the one that we read in
Acts 8: 26 – 38 that Philip was instructed to leave a great revival that was going on and go to a divine encounter with one man who was seeking the answer to what he was reading in the scripture. This resulted in the man being saved and baptized.

God has divine encounters for us with people who need encouragement, prayer, love, a smile, a listening ear and the Word of God.

But we must be willing to really see people. We must be willing to allow the Love of God to flow through us to them.

Proverbs 16:24 (KJV)
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Colossians 3:12 (MSG)
So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline.

1 John 3:18 (MSG)
My dear children, let’s not just talk about love; let’s practice real love.

Will you join me in my determination to really see people and really hear what God’s Word is saying to me? Just like the cup, there is much more there than a quick look will reveal.

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Father forgive me for all the times I read your Word but do not see! Forgive me for the people I see but do not really see! I ask you to touch my heart with the determination to see past the outward person and really see. Allow each of us to encourage and uplift each other by really seeing the great qualities each of us have. Allow each of us to be strong in your Love and Power by really seeing the Word of the Living God and letting it rise from the pages of the Bible and imbed deep in our Spirit. I ask this in the name of Jesus, the name above all names. Amen

Love, MeMaw

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 424
May 7, 2019///

Have you noticed all the green and blooms and life in the trees and plants all around?

The winter is gone (at least here in Georgia) and with the warmth comes new life into those yards, fields, flower and trees that looked like no life existed in them..

The beauty of green grass and flowers blooming always brings a smile to my face and joy to my heart. It reminds me that just as there is life in natural things even though we cannot always see it, there is also life in ourselves and all those around us even if it is hidden.

Just as fall and winter rob the trees of leaves and the flowers of their blooms, the harsh & hard situations of life may rob us of our smile and zest for life for a while.

But, may I tell you that as a child of Almighty God, victory is ours and we win. No matter what difficulty we may find ourself in at this moment, we are loved and cared for by the one who takes care of the birds and the flowers.

Matthew 6:26-28 (KJV)
26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

Matthew 10:29 (KJV) Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.

Today I want you to look at yourself and those around you and instead of seeing failure, sickness, hurt, confusion and despair, see success, health, forgiveness, joy and peace.

These things will come forth as we keep walking faithfully with the Lord God Almighty and understand that it is His presence, His ability, and His touch that brings life to those dead dreams, confused minds and sick bodies.

Jesus came that we might have life and life abundantly even in the turmoil of life.

Paul tells us that though we may not see it on the outside our inner man is renewed day by day, and that gives us life and life abundantly.

2 Corinthians 4:16 (KJV)
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

Just as the flowers and trees show new life in the spring, the dreams and desires of our heart are still there and will spring forth at the right time and season as we put our trust in the one who created us and placed those dreams and desires within us.

The answer to every perplexing problem we face is in Him. We can trust Him to guide every decision and order every circumstances and situation for our good.

But satan, the enemy of all that is good, causes our situations to look so big and out of control that we fall into the mind set that things will never change. He always makes things look bigger and worse than they are.

Think with me a moment. Have you ever had a tooth that needed a filling and when you felt the place with your tongue it felt enormous, but in reality if you took a mirror and looked at it or the dentist looked at it, the hole was very small.

May I remind you that, just like the tooth, the enemy of your soul is a liar and will blow the difficult situations of your life out of proportion.

But our God, our amazing Creator of the Universe, knows us and Loves us and will handle every problem as we bring them to Him and Trust Him.

Genesis 18:14 (KJV)
Is anything too hard for the LORD?

The Lord, the Lord of host, will fight for us. We will trust, we will believe, and we win because He is Victorious!!!!!

Know that there is new life in every area of each of our lives.
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Father, thank you that you care for the birds of the air and the flowers in the field and you care for me. I submit every care and concern of my life into your Loving hands and rest in the assurance that not only are you able, but you are faithful to watch over and care for us in all things. With you, Lord God Almighty, all things are possible. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray. Amen

Let the life of Jesus Christ flow through you.
Love, MeMaw

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 423
April 23, 2019///

Morning will come!!

It does not matter that it stormed all night or that you cried buckets of tears about some one or some situation in your life, morning will come.

Whether you live to see it or not, morning will come. Morning is as sure as the God we serve. It may come as a rainy day or a day filled with storms and disasters.

It may come as a day filled with sunshine and joy. It may come filled with grief or it may come with sickness and disease.

It may come with a new life born or a life that has ended here on earth to be continued in eternity.

However the night went, you can rest assured, morning will come.

Time: days, nights, seasons will come and go regardless of what happens.

The apostle Paul in the book of acts says:

Acts 20:24 (KJV)
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

What moves you. Paul was saying that no matter what happened to him, his focus was on finishing his life with joy. Paul suffered much but was so focused on the call of God to spread the Love of Jesus, that none of these things moved him.

It would be great to be able to say that no hurts, sickness, situations, people move us. But honestly although I am trying to walk in that, I am moved by things that happen to respond in ways that are less than true trust in the one who loves me most.

Worry is one thing that we should never be moved to do. Anger at others and despair in situations are things that should never move us.

Although I feel I am keeping my eyes on the goal of fulfilling my destiny, I know I sometimes succumb to the humanity of life.

Maybe you are the same, but I have good news. Even when some things do move us, the Love and Care of the creator God never changes.

In Philippians this same Paul tells how he lets none of his failures move him:

Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV)
13 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,
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Paul understood that perfection was impossible but forgetting all the failures, he was pressing on toward that destiny God had for him. He knew that no matter where he found himself, morning would always come. Jesus would never leave him, and God would send myriads of angels to minister to and through him, to fight for him and to guard him,

Do we understand that “If God is for us, who can be against us!”. We are on the winning side.

No matter how dark or stormy your night is right now keep holding to the hand of the one who gave His life for you. Understand the morning will come, both in the world and in your life.

The bottom line is in order to live life in the none of these things move me sphere, we must understand the Love of Father God and that we can truly trust His nature even when and where we cannot see His hand.

Then none of these things will move us and we will understand that the morning will surely come and with God on our side…. Joy Comes in the Morning!!

Father, what Love sent Jesus to the Cross. What a plan to redeem mankind and make communication with you possible. That is the kind of Love we can walk in and know that regardless of situations, morning will come, and we will overcome. Help each of us recognize the beauty in each day and in each phase of life and just let your Love and your care flow through us and out to others. Amen

I pray none of these things move us!!
Love, MeMaw

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 422
April 16, 2019///

As I think about Easter, I like to call it resurrection day. It is the single most important day in the Christian Beliefs.

Paul said in 1 Corinthians:

1 Corinthians 15:14 (KJV)
And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
1 Corinthians 15:14 (MSG)
And face it—if there’s no resurrection for Christ, everything we’ve told you is smoke and mirrors, and everything you’ve staked your life on is smoke and mirrors.

If the event we celebrate in our Churches this time each year is not real, then salvation is not real, and we have no hope.

You cannot leave the resurrection out of the equation. Jesus defeated the enemies of death, hell and the grave and came out victorious.

Because He is risen, we can walk in new life. We can walk with no fear of death because he calls it only a valley and shadow in the 23rd Psalm and promised to walk right there with us.

Because He is risen, we can walk each day with confidence that He is in control and if we just keep our hand in His we will never stumble.

Because He is risen, we know that as in tells us in Romans, He is making intercession to the Father God for every need and desire we have.

Romans 8:34 (KJV)
Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
Romans 8:34 (MSG)
Who would dare even to point a finger? The One who died for us—who was raised to life for us!—is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us.

Because He is risen, we can know we need not fear what man can do to us, and we can know that all things are possible with the Lord God Almighty.

Because He is risen, we can do all things and we understand that He is doing a good work, in and through us.

Christ on the cross was beaten beyond recognition, taunted and ridiculed, and yet He chose to complete his destiny and because He did not choose the easy way and say forget it, we are free to live in victory and without condemnation.

There are those who say that Jesus was a good man and maybe even a Prophet and those people must deny the resurrection. But there are positive proofs of the resurrection of Jesus and historical records to prove it.

However, may I tell you that the proof we need that He is Risen indeed, lies in the change believing and receiving what He did makes in the human heart and lifestyle.

When we receive and accept the price Jesus Christ paid, God the Holy Spirit comes alive deep inside us and we understand what the new birth means.

Words cannot describe it but when it takes place you know it is real. It is at that moment you understand the truth in the words in an old hymn….

“You ask me how I know He lives! He lives, within my heart!”

What an amazing truth. You can argue the point of history and the old and new testaments in the Bible. You can argue that logic says it is not real. But the reason a true Christian will never be swayed from believing Christ died and rose again and is seated at the right hand of the Father making intercession is……………………………… He lives in our hearts!

May I encourage you today if you do not have a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ that you pray and ask Him to forgive your doubt and to come in and dwell with you and be your very best friend.

May I encourage you today if Jesus is your Savior, that you understand how special and precious the time set aside (easter) to celebrate His resurrection is and even now begin to think on all He went through for you and all He defected for you.

He is loving you and taking care of you!!

The resurrection! Never forget all it means!

I say to you as the angel said: HE IS RISEN!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
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Father God, in Jesus name I come. I thank you for the plan of Salvation that frees us from guilt, shame and regrets. I thank you for the resurrection that gives us life and life abundantly and I Bless your Holy Name. May each person who reads this be freshly touched by you power and have a renewed sense of the victory in the resurrection! Amen

HE IS RISEN!
Love Me-Maw

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 421
April 9, 2019///

Wake up with Jesus!!

What is the first thing that enters your mind when you wake up. When you are aware that a new day has dawned with bran new opportunities and challenges?

In addition to that, if you are like some of us more mature (not older) individuals who make trips to the bathroom all during the night, what crosses your mind during those times?

Very likely our day will follow those first thoughts! Sometimes we may begin to list in our mind the multitude of task that are expected of us or a situation that seems out of control, or a need that we just cannot seem to get met.

May I tell you that the more you think about the problems or situations, the larger they will grow in your mind.

As children of Almighty God, the Creator of the Universe, we have the promise of Peace that passes understanding but it starts with your thoughts.

The Bible, the guide book of life says:

Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Philippians 4:7 (KJV)
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:15 (KJV)
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

We cannot worry and have peace at the same time. We cannot fear and have peace at the same time. If we are to walk in the peace that Father God promised, we must understand who Jesus is and who we are.

We are the beloved children of the God who spoke all things into existence and who has declared that he will not only provide our needs but our desires when we seek Him and His ways.

Jesus declared that we can live life in peace regardless of the circumstances or situations when He informed us that He had overcome the world.

John 16:33 (KJV)
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

John 14:27 (KJV)
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Jesus is assuring us in these verses that there is nothing we face that He has not overcome for us and He will move mountains and send angels and order circumstances in everything we face.

But, do we truly believe that. Do our first thoughts in the morning or our thoughts throughout the night reflect the fact that we understand deep in our Spirit that Jesus really overcame the world.

Do our thoughts center on who He is and therefore who we are. He was victorious and we are victorious. But in order to walk in this peace out first thoughts should follow Paul’s instructions to the church at Philippi.

Philippians 4:8 (KJV)
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

The bottom line is, if you want the Peace of God to guide your day, your first thoughts should be of His Glory. Declare His Glory not only invades your life and your family’s life, but the whole earth. Think on the Love that sent Jesus to the cross and thank Him for that.

Thank Him for salvation and that you have another day to serve Him. Think about the positive things in your life and the people who you know are for you. Thank God that you are precious in His sight. Declare that with God all things are possible and with Him on our side, we can walk through our day with great Peace.

Choose Peace, choose Victory!!

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Father, in Jesus name I come to you. Thank you for the Peace that you give that can fill us regardless of what is going on in our lives. Thank you for infusing us with the truth that you are for us and if you are for us who can be against us! Let us understand you are real, and you are powerful, and you will work thorough the natural and the supernatural to give us all good things. Amen

Walk in Peace! Love MeMaw

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 420
April 2, 2019///

Dear Friend,

How are you? I just had to send a note to tell you how much I love you and care about you.

I saw you yesterday as you were talking with your friends. I waited all day, hoping you would want to talk with me alss. As evening drew near, I gave you a sweet sunset to close your day and a cool breeze to rest you—and I waited. You never came. Oh, yes, it hurts me—but I still love you because I am your friend.

I saw you fall asleep last night and longed to touch your brow, so I spilled moonlight upon your pillow and face. Again I waited, wanting to rush down so we could talk. I have so may gifts for you! You awakened late and rushed off to work. My tears were in the rain.

Today you looked so sad—so all alone. It makes my heart ache because I understand. My friends let Me down and hurt Me many times too, but I love you.

Oh, if you would only listen to Me, I love you! I try to tell you in the blue sky and in the quiet green grass. I whisper it in the leaves on the trees and breathe it in the colors of flowers. I shout it to you in the mountian streanns and give the birds love songs to sing. I clothe you with warm sunshine and perfume the air with nature scents. My love for you is deeper than the ocean and bigger than the biggest want or need in your head. Oh, if you only knew how much I want to walk and talk with you. We could spend an eternity together in heaven.

I know how hard it is on this earth. I really know! And I want to help you. I want you to meet My Father. He wants to help you, too. My Father is that way, you know.

Just call Me—ask Me—talk with Me! Oh, please don’t forget Me. I have so much to share with you!

All right, I won’t bother you any further. You are free to choose Me. It’s your decision. I have chosen you, and because of this I will wait—because I love you!

Your Friend,
Jesus

Jeremiah 31:3 (KJV)
The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.

Jeremiah 31:3 (MSG)
GOD told them, “I’ve never quit loving you and never will. Expect love, love, and more love!

John 3:16 (KJV)
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 3:16 (MSG)
“This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life.

My desire in sharing this letter that I came across years ago is to instill in you the knowledge that you are Loved, important and desired. Let Jesus be your very best friend!!

I pray this touched you with Love!!
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Father, in Jesus name I come. I thank you for your Love and you care, and I thank you that we can rest in that Love. Forgive us when we let the cares of life crowd out our coming to you with every situation and letting you Love us. May each person reading this feel your presence and Love deep in their innermost being. May each person reading this feel you hugging them as they pause and allow the Love to flow. God, your word tells us you are Love. We receive that Love.
A-men

Let the Love of God and Jesus flow over and through you as the Spirit imparts truth.
Love and Hugs, MeMaw