Rx #365

No greater joy can I have than this, 

to hear that my children follow the truth.

~ 3 John 4

In 1979 I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl who has brought us more joy and has filled our hearts with more love than even she can imagine! We are so proud of you! Happy birthday, Jaime!

 

Rx #364

The LORD Himself goes before you and will be with you;

He will never leave you or forsake you. 

~ Deuteronomy 31:8

As I face another New Year, O Lord, I am thankful that You will be with me every moment of every day. You promised to, and I believe You. Amen.

 

Rx #363

I will continually walk in Your truth.

~ Psalm 26:2

♫

Just a closer walk with Thee,

Grant it, Jesus, is my plea.

Daily walking close to Thee,

Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

♫

(From "Just a Closer Walk with Thee")

  

Rx #362

Guide me in Your truth and teach me.

~ Psalm 25:5

♫

Savior, like a shepherd lead me, much I need Thy tender care . . . 

♫

(From "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" attributed to Dorothy A. Thrupp)

 

Rx #361

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

~ Psalm 46:1

♫

Be not dismayed whate'er betide,

God will take care of you;

Beneath His wings of love abide,

God will take care of you.

♫

(From "God Will Take Care of You" by Civilla D. Martin)

Rx #360

Sons are a heritage from the LORD, 

children are a reward from Him.

~ Psalm 127:3

Twenty-nine years ago today, I gave birth to my third and final child, David.

Happy birthday to a wonderful son who, along with his older brother and sister,

 has blessed our lives in many ways. We love you!

 

Rx #359

"Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy 

that will be for all the people. 

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. . . .

Glory to God in the highest, 

and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests."

~ An angel, as quoted in Luke 2:11, 14

♫

Silent night, holy night,

All is calm, all is bright

Round yon virgin mother and child.

Holy infant so tender and mild,

Sleep in heavenly peace,

Sleep in heavenly peace.

♫ 

(From "Silent Night, Holy Night" by Joseph Mohr)

 

Rx #358

Be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

~ Psalm 27

Know that what He has in mind is exceedingly abundantly above all you can ask or imagine! (Ephesians 3:20)

Rx #357

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, 

but let God transform you into a new person 

by changing the way you think. 

 ~  Romans 12:2

Every moment of every day, put Your thoughts in my mind, O Lord.

 

Rx #356

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, 

it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.   

 ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Thank you, Lord, for 40 years with a man who demonstrates this kind of love every day.

Happy Anniversary, Dean! I love you!

 

Rx #355

"You are the light of the world."

- Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 5:14

You don't have to light up the whole world, only your corner of it.

Are you shining?

 

Rx #354

Therefore we will not fear though the earth give way 

and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.

~ Psalm 46:2

♫ 

Be still, my soul! the Lord is on thy side;

Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;

Leave to thy God to order and provide,

In every change He faithful will remain.

Be still, my soul! thy best, thy heavenly Friend

Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

♫

(From "Be Still, My Soul" by Catharine A.D. von Schlegel)

Rx #353

Knock, and the door will be opened to you.

~ Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 7:7

Sometimes I'm afraid to knock. I'm like the father who told Jesus,
"Lord, I believe. Help my weakness of faith!" (Mark 9:24)

Rx #352

Delight in the LORD

and He will give you the desires of your heart.

~ Psalm 37:4

Give me YOUR desires, Lord;

Take away my desires so I will be on the same page as You.

Thy will, not mine, be done.

 

Rx #351

Seek, and you will find.

~ Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 7:7

What are you seeking?

 

Rx #350

Cast your cares on the LORD and He will sustain you.

~ Psalm 55:22

♫

I cast all my cares upon You,

I lay all of my burdens down at Your feet.

And anytime I don't know just what to do

I will cast all my cares upon you. 

♫

 

(From "Cares Chorus" by Kelly Willard)

Rx #349

Ask, and it will be given to you.

~ Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 7:7 

Have you asked?
 

Rx #348

In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, 

present your requests to God.

~ Philippians 4:6

That's EVERYTHING . . . 

Rx #347

Do not worry about tomorrow.

~ Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 6:34

♫

Many things about tomorrow I don't seem to understand,

But I know Who holds tomorrow, and I know Who holds my hand.  

♫ 

(From "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow" by Ira Stanphill) 

Rx #346

His anger lasts only a moment, 

but His favor lasts a lifetime.

~ Psalm 30:5 

You are the apple of His eye. You are, you know.

Rx #345

He restores my soul.

~ Psalm 23:3

♫ 

 He restoreth my soul when I'm weary;

He giveth me strength day by day.

He leads me beside the still waters;

He guards me each step of the way.

♫

 

Rx #344

God is in heaven and you are on earth,

so let your words be few. 

~ Ecclesiastes 5:2

Meditate on this verse. What is it saying to you?

 

Rx #343

A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches.

~ Proverbs 22:1

A good name is a choice, you know.

 

Rx #342

So in everything do to others what you would have them do to you.

~ Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 7:12

If we all did this, what kind of world would this be?

 

Rx #341

There will be no more night . . . 

for the Lord God will give them light.

~ Revelation 22:5

♫ Some glad morning when this life is o'er I'll fly away . . . ♫

 

 

 

Rx #340

Do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” 

or  “What shall we drink?”  and “What shall we wear?” . . . 

your heavenly Father knows that you need them.   

 ~ Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 6:31, 32

 Do not worry. Trust Him - Jehovah Jireh. The Lord Will Provide.

 

Rx #339

This is my command: Love each other.

~ Jesus, as quoted in John 15:17

A command is not optional.

 

 

Rx #338

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, 

as working for the Lord, not for men.

~ Colossians 3:23

 Remind me of this often, Lord. I need it!

 

Rx #337

My soul will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

~ Proverbs 23:16

What are your lips speaking?

 

Rx #336

May He give you the desire of your heart

and make all your plans succeed.

~ Psalm 20:4

For whom are you praying this prayer?

 

Rx #335

Thy testimonies are my heritage forever;

yea, they are the joy of my heart.

~ Psalm 119:111

God's Word - my heritage, my joy. 

 

Rx #334

Steadfast love surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.

~ Psalm 32:10

Do YOU trust Him? Really?

 

Rx #333

He who walks with the wise grows wise,

but the companion of fools suffers harm.

~ Proverbs 13:20

Who are your companions?

 

Rx #332

Great is Thy faithfulness.

~ Lamentations 3:23

♫

Great is Thy faithfulness!

Great is Thy faithfulness!

Morning by morning, new mercies I see;

All I have needed Thy hand hath provided.

Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me.

♫

(From "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" by Thomas O. Chisholm) 

Rx #331

You are the light of the world.

~ Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 5:14

♫ This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine . . . ♫

Rx #330

Fear not, for I am with you,

be not dismayed, for I am your God;

I will strengthen you, I will help you,

I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.    

~ Isaiah 41:10

What is this verse saying to you today?