Tag Archive | blessing

Ouch, That Stings!

Jul17

For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race. But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison. With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the likeness of God;
James 3:7-9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.3.7-9.NASB1995

“With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men”; mankind created in the image of God.
(Genesis 1:27 NASB1995)

If that doesn’t sting . . . OUCH!

🌹from the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be this way.
James 3:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.3.10.NASB1995

🙏Lord God, forgive me for speaking without thinking first. I ask forgiveness for words that have hurt instead of encouraged, torn down instead of building up, cursed instead of blessed. I pray my words would always bring honor and glory to Your name, in Whom I pray. Amen.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

God Blessing: Bearing Fruit

Mar5

Let the peoples praise You, O God;
Let all the peoples praise You.
The earth has yielded its produce;
God, our God, blesses us.
God blesses us, That all the ends of the earth may fear Him.
Psalms 67:5-7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.67.5-7.NASB1995

What are you doing with the blessings God has given you? Are they bearing fruit for the kingdom of God?

God’s blessings are for the ends of the earth to fear Him.

then I shall give you rains in their season, so that the land will yield its produce and the trees of the field will bear their fruit.
Leviticus 26:4 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/lev.26.4.NASB1995

Let all the earth fear the Lord; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.
Psalms 33:8 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.33.8.NASB1995

🌹The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.1.7.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

To Your Benefit

Feb26

How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, Who seek Him with all their heart.
Psalms 119:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.119.2.NASB1995

Where do we seek God? God is found in His Word.
How do we find Him? By seeking Him with our whole heart.
What happens when we search God’s word with our whole heart? Blessing. The blessing comes in following in obedience and growing in a relationship with God.
Do you know your Creator?

Seek the Lord while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near.
Isaiah 55:6 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.55.6.NASB1995

🌹Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad. Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face continually.
Psalms 105:3-4 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.105.3-4.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Generous Gift

Sep2

“But who am I and who are my people that we should be able to offer as generously as this? For all things come from You, and from Your hand we have given You.
1 Chronicles 29:14 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1ch.29.14.NASB1995

We have nothing to give to God that He hasn’t already given us. What He wants is the life He gave you, to abundantly bless, unconditionally love, and to guide you into truth.

🌹but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ,
Ephesians 4:15 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.4.15.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

God Created You

Jun26

God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them;
Genesis 1:27-28a NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/gen.1.27-28.NASB1995

God created you! Yes, YOU!!! And you were created in His image. My mind cannot grasp the fact of being made in the image of God, spiritual beings given life through Him, in His image. God has blessed us with life. God loved His creation so much that He wanted more like Him to bless.

‭As for you, be fruitful and multiply; Populate the earth abundantly and multiply in it.”
Genesis 9:7 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/gen.9.7.NASB1995

Can you grasp what a wonderful creation you are?

Pray:
‭
For You (God) formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.
Psalms 139:13-14 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.139.13-14.NASB1995

How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with You.
Psalms 139:17-18 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.139.17-18.NASB1995

🌹God loves you, His precious creation.
How are you honoring God with the life He gave you?

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Sin Forgiven!!

Jun18

A day without sin is like . . . IMPOSSIBLE!
That is why I am grateful for God’s mercy, grace and forgiveness.

To give to His people the knowledge of salvation By the forgiveness of their sins, Because of the tender mercy of our God, With which the Sunrise from on high will visit us,
Luke 1:77-78 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.1.77-78.NASB1995

🌹How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered!
Psalms 32:1 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.32.1.NASB1995

‭Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon https://indasharonjesus.org

Blessed Are The Poor in Spirit

May27

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

To All Mothers

May12

Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise),
Ephesians 6:2 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.6.2.NASB1995

Today many will take time to honor their mother on this designated “Mother’s Day”.

Mothers sacrifice for their families out of love and care for them.

[15] She rises also while it is still night And gives food to her household And portions to her maidens.
[18] She senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night.
[21] She is not afraid of the snow for her household, For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
[25-28] Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future. She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and bless her; Her husband also, and he praises her, . . .
Proverbs 31:15, 18, 21, 25-28 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.31.15-28.NASB1995

‭There are also the Mothers who are not blood related.
Someone said to Him, “Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside seeking to speak to You.” But Jesus answered the one who was telling Him and said, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” And stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, “Behold My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother.”
Matthew 12:47-50 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.12.47-50.NASB1995

There is the mentor, those godly women who “mother” younger women. The nursery worker, school teacher. The mother who adopted, the mother of foster kids. And so many more.

God bless your Mother’s Day!

🌹How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways. . .
Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine Within your house, Your children like olive plants Around your table. . .
Indeed, may you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!
Psalms 128:1, 3, 6 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.128.1-6.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
‭https://indasharonjesus.org

Thank You, God

May3

Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips will praise You.
So I will bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name.
Psalms 63:3-4 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.63.3-4.NASB1995

Lifting hands of praise to the Lord of lords, the King of kings, the Sovereign God of eternity. Today I return Your many blessings back to You in praise.
Thank You!

Continually Seeking Him,

🌹Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Prayer Appreciated

May1

Under the weather
Propped up in bed
No devotion today
But sending God’s blessing your way.

‭The Lord bless you, and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.’
Numbers 6:24-26 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/num.6.24-26.

🌹Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org