Archive | May 2024

God’s Glory in Prayer

Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders which You have done, And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with You. If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count.
Psalms 40:5 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.40.5.NASB1995

The wonder of God . . . His creation, from the universe all the way to the tiniest molecule . . . is simply amazing.

There is something that is simply amazing to me.
I am so thankful when God gives me opportunity to pray, especially for others. I talk with God all day long and it is wonderful to know that He hears me and answers my prays but it is spectacular when you pray for others and get to share the experience of God with them. It is amazing seeing the movement of God at work in them, myself, and the answers that reveal His glory!!

This past week God has given me opportunity to pray for others. It blesses my heart when someone trusts me enough to take their concern to the Lord.
What a privilege to share their burden with them in prayer. I have been blessed to pray for a couple at church as they take a journey for the Lord. To be asked to pray for a blogger sister-in-Christ. To pray for friends who are struggling in their walk. A blessing to be asked to pray and to be used by God for the sake of others.

Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you;
1 Samuel 12:23a NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1sa.12.23.NASB1995

But my favorite part of prayer is sharing in the answer. When God answers!! When I am able to rejoice with others in praise to God. When I get to see the glory of God.

‭🌹Then Moses said, “I pray You, show me Your glory!”
Exodus 33:18 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/exo.33.18.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Blessed Satisfaction

He (Jesus) opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Matthew 5:1, 6 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.5.1-6.NASB1995

¹God is righteous! Seeking righteousness is seeking God the righteous One.

As the deer pants (longs) for the water brooks, So my soul pants (longs) for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; When shall I come and appear before God?
Psalms 42:1-2 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.42.1-2.NASB1995

“Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, Who seek the Lord: Look to the rock from which you were hewn And to the quarry from which you were dug.
Isaiah 51:1 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.51.1.NASB1995

Sow with a view to righteousness, Reap in accordance with kindness; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the Lord Until He comes to rain righteousness on you.
Hosea 10:12 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/hos.10.12.NASB1995

Seek the Lord, All you humble of the earth Who have carried out His ordinances; Seek righteousness, seek humility. Perhaps you will be hidden In the day of the Lord’s anger.
Zephaniah 2:3 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/zep.2.3.NASB1995

How do we seek?

Through His Word:

Great are the works of the Lord; They are studied by all who delight in them. Splendid and majestic is His work, And His righteousness endures forever.
Psalms 111:2-3 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.111.2-3.NASB1995

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;
2 Timothy 3:16 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ti.3.16.NASB1995

‭The Blessing of seeking:

To grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
Isaiah 61:3 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.61.3.NASB1995

Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’ ”
John 7:37-38 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.7.37-38.NASB1995

for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes in Him will not be disappointed.”
Romans 10:10-11 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.10.10-11.NASB1995

and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.
Ephesians 4:24 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.4.24.NASB1995

If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him.
1 John 2:29 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1jn.2.29.NASB1995

For He has satisfied the thirsty soul, And the hungry soul He has filled with what is good.
Psalms 107:9 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.107.9.NASB1995

🌹At night my soul longs for You, Indeed, my spirit within me seeks You diligently; For when the earth experiences Your judgments The inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
Isaiah 26:9 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.26.9.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

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¹Ezra 9:15 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/ezr.9.15.NASB1995
‭Psalms 71:19 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.71.19.NASB1995
‭Psalms 98:2 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.98.2.NASB1995
Psalms 119:137 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.119.137.NASB1995
Psalms 145:17 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.145.17.NASB1995
Jeremiah 12:1 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.12.1.NASB1995

Blessed Are the Gentle

He (Jesus) opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying
“Blessed are the gentle (humble, meek), for they shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:2, 5 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.5.2-5.NASB1995

¹The imperishable quality of a gentle spirit is precious in the sight of God and is known by others around them. ²The humble spirit will obtain wisdom and honor, for humility comes before honor. ³Beware, whoever exalts himself will be humbled but the humble will be exalted.

Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
James 4:10 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.4.10.NASB1995

The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches, honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.22.4.NASB1995

But the humble will inherit the land And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity.
Psalms 37:11 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.37.11.NASB1995

🌹For My hand made all these things, Thus all these things came into being,” declares the Lord. “But to this one I will look, To him who is humble and contrite of spirit, and who trembles at My word.
Isaiah 66:2 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.66.2.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

¹1 Peter 3:4 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.3.4.NASB1995
-Philippians 4:5 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.5.NASB1995
²Proverbs 11:2 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.11.2.NASB1995
-Proverbs 29:23 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.29.23.NASB1995
-Proverbs 15:33 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.15.33.NASB1995
-Proverbs 18:12 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.18.12.NASB1995
³Luke 14:11 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.14.11.NASB1995
-Matthew 23:12 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.23.12.NASB1995

Selah Season

In the garden of your soul I AM quieting all storms trust Me in the waiting time ©2024 S. Michaels Beautiful Beginnings(Prophetic Haiku 7-7-7) Scripture: Amos 9:14-15 Image: wallpapercave.com

Selah Season

A Mourning Heart Comforted

He (Jesus) opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:2, 4 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.5.2-4.NASB1995

He gives rain on the earth And sends water on the fields, So that He sets on high those who are lowly, And those who mourn are lifted to safety.
Job 5:10-11 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/job.5.10-11.NASB1995

What is it that a Christian mourns?

Could it be regret for the lifestyle lived before salvation?
Could it be the times of sin now that disappoint our Father for which we seek forgiveness?
Could it be the lost that surround us today?
Could it be tribulation or persecution?
Could it be for our Savior who we long to see face to face?

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be miserable and mourn and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
James 4:8-10 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.4.8-10.NASB1995

Christian, take your repentant mourning heart to Jesus so He may comfort you.

‭‭These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.16.33.NASB1995

🌹for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes.”
Revelation 7:17 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rev.7.17.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Blessed Are The Poor in Spirit

In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise,
Ephesians 1:13 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.1.13.NASB1995

Believer, you are sealed in Jesus with the Holy Spirit of promise. Being a believer you are a disciple of Christ. Being a disciple of Christ comes with blessings.

‭‭He (Jesus) opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,
“Blessed (fortunate or prosperous) are the poor in spirit (not spiritually arrogant), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:2-3 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.5.2-3.NASB1995

🌹Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
James 4:10 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.4.10.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk in Amazing Ways

Believe to see My breakthroughs exercise your faith, stretch it! you will know My great goodness! ©2024 S. Michaels Beautiful Beginnings(Prophetic Haiku 7-7-7) Scripture: Psalm 37:23; Proverbs 4:25-27 Image: alphacoders.com

Walk in Amazing Ways

Lord Most High is King

The Lord has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty (kingdom) rules over all (I.e. the universe).
Bless the Lord, you His angels, Mighty in strength, who perform His word, Obeying the voice of His word! ‭
Bless the Lord, all you His hosts, You who serve Him, doing His will.
Bless the Lord, all you works of His, In all places of His dominion;
Bless the Lord, O my soul!
Psalms 103:19-22 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.103.19-22.NASB1995

For the Lord Most High is to be feared, A great King over all the earth.
Psalms 47:2 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.47.2.NASB1995

God reigns over the nations, God sits on His holy throne.
Psalms 47:8 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.47.8.NASB1995‭

🙌You alone are the Lord. You have made the heavens, The heaven of heavens with all their host, The earth and all that is on it, The seas and all that is in them. You give life to all of them And the heavenly host bows down before You.
Nehemiah 9:6 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/neh.9.6.NASB1995

All Your works shall give thanks to You, O Lord, And Your godly ones shall bless You.
Psalms 145:10 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.145.10.NASB1995

🌹Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.
Matthew 6:10 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.6.10.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

A Repentant Heart

For thus says the high and exalted One Who lives forever (dwells in eternity), whose name is Holy, “I dwell on a high and holy place, And also with the contrite and lowly of spirit In order to revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of the contrite.
Isaiah 57:15 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.57.15.NASB1995

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; A broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.
Psalms 51:17 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.51.17.NASB1995

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalms 34:18 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.34.18.NASB1995

He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds.
Psalms 147:3 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.147.3.NASB1995

For My hand made all these things, Thus all these things came into being,” declares the Lord. “But to this one I will look, To him who is humble and contrite of spirit, and who trembles at My word.
Isaiah 66:2 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.66.2.NASB1995

The eternal God is a dwelling place, And underneath are the everlasting arms;
Deuteronomy 33:27a NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/deu.33.27.NASB1995

🌹Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable.
Isaiah 40:28 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.40.28.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Rock of Strength

Hear my cry, O God; Give heed to my prayer. From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength against the enemy. Let me dwell in Your tent forever; Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah.
Psalms 61:1-4 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.61.1-4.NASB1995

The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalms 18:2 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.18.2.NASB1995

He will cover you with His pinions, And under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.
Psalms 91:4 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.91.4.NASB1995

“I love You, O Lord, my strength.”
Psalms 18:1 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.18.1.NASB1995

‭🌹On God my salvation and my glory rest; The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God.
Psalms 62:7 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.62.7.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org