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Betty's "Thoughts from my heart"

April 24, 2024

Happy Wednesday,



Do Not Ride the Fence



We often wonder why a Christian Pastor can marry a gay couple or pray a blessing over an abortion clinic, or why a Christian can be protesting for abortion rights.



Christians do not usually start out that way. They begin to hang around with people who are not Christian and listen to people who do not have Godly values. Little by little they become more concerned about being a people pleaser over pleasing their God.



When we leave this world we will be judged by God and not people. It is far better to please God over people. Pray for those who have rejected the truth of the Gospel. Pray that they will return to the truth of God’s Holy Word.



Pray for the people of Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty





Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
April 26, 2024

Happy Friday,


Call Out To God


Today, I went on Yahoo. I read about all the hate being blasted at Israel by College Professors and Students. The anti-Israel comments on the internet upset me so much, that my hands are still shaking.

Yet, God warned us these days would come. He said in the last days the world would turn on Israel. Still, it breaks my heart. To see American women stand up and say they are Hamas. They are so ignorant.

Hamas raped and killed young women who were just enjoying a music festival. They killed, old people, families, and young people. They took even babies as hostages and are still holding these babies as hostages. Yet American College Students are saying proudly that they are Hamas.

What are these Colleges and Universities teaching our children? The students say they are not anti-semitic. When you say you are Hamas you are saying hatred against Jews. Hamas have said time and time again that they want Israel wiped off the map. God help this world!

Pray for the people of Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty





Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
April 29, 2025

Happy Monday,




Precious In His Sight



Isaiah 43:4 ESV /

Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you, I give men in return for you, peoples in exchange for your life.

Psalm 116:15 ESV /

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

1 Peter 2:9 ESV

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

1 John 3:1 ESV /

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.



When we are physically, emotionally, or mentally ill, we tend to run from God, instead of to God. Just as a child flees from taking medication, we flee from the one who can heal us.



We also tend to hide from others when we need people the most. Especially God-fearing people who could encourage us and pray for us.

It is embarrassing to admit that we are weak and we do not have it altogether.



The truth is that no one has it all together. Sometimes it is not embarrassment that causes us to curl up and hide. We do not want to be a burden to others. Everyone has their share of troubles and we do not want to add to other’s burdens.



God help us to know when to speak up. God help us to always RUN to Him.

Pray for the people of Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
May 1, 2024

Happy Wednesday,



Daily Prayer for May 1
CHRISTOPH FRIEDRICH BLUMHARDT
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11, NIV
“Lord Jesus, we look to you on the throne beside your Father in heaven and ask that you be Lord of peace in our hearts. Help us to overcome ourselves again and again and to remain at peace. Then your will may be done in your disciples, a power of peace may be around us that goes out into the whole world, and your name may be glorified on earth. For you are Lord of peace, and we await you. In difficult times faith and hope will take hold in our hearts all the more firmly, to your glory, Lord Jesus. For you will suddenly come according to your promise as the One who does God’s will on earth among all people. “Amen


All you have to do is turn on the television or the radio and you will see this world is filled with hate, violence, and anger. Come to Jesus and seek His perfect peace.



Pray for the people of Israel. Pray for our College students. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty





Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
May 3, 2024

Happy Friday,





“Prayer Matters”





I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you. 2 Kings 20:5

READ 2 Kings 20:1-6


Praying is important. It is not just something we do. God hears our prayers. Praying for others helps us grow a loving heart for others. Never downplay the importance of prayers. Praying strengthens our relationship with God.



Make it a point to pray daily and several times a day. Do not wait to pray until there is a crisis. In our prayers, praise our Heavenly Father for the wondrous things He does for us and our families.



Praying for Israel and lost souls should be more than a habit but a heartfelt cry to God. Prayer should be a part of us like breathing.



Pray for the people of Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
May 4, 2024

Happy Saturday,


“Promise #124:

I gently formed you in your mother's womb.

Psalm 139:13 (WEB)

For you formed my inmost being.

You knit me together in my mother’s womb.


The New International Version Bible says Psalm 139:13 this way... For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. The New Living Translation says... You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. No matter what translation you prefer, this is a gentle picture of God's loving creation process.”

What a wonderful thought, to realize that God carefully and delicately created us. He did not throw us together with little thought and intention. We were planned by God before we were born. We were created for an eternal purpose.

We are not an accident.

The President has no clue who we are but the Creator of all things, knew us before we took our first breath. What a marvelous realization! Knowing that we were created for a reason, gives our lives purpose.

We should pray that God will help us conform to His will and fulfill His will for us. We can only see the moment that we are in. God sees the past, the present, and the future. We can trust God completely in all things.

Pray for the people of Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty


Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
May 7, 2024

Happy Tuesday,



Embrace The Rain



There are some things in our lives that we cannot change. This is sometimes hard for us. We cannot bring back loved ones that have passed. There are things about our health we cannot change. We cannot always change our circumstances.



Make changes where we can. Accept with grace what we cannot change. We cannot bring back our dead loved ones, but we can remember the good memories. The disabilities we have we can learn to accept with appreciation on what we can still accomplish.



Pray for others who are suffering. Pray for God to encourage His children and fill their hearts with hope and peace. Remember our hope is not in this world but in our Heavenly Father.



Worship and praise God in all of our situations. Our love for God must not be based on our circumstances. Remember this is not our final home and our best life will not be on this earth but in Heaven. The best is yet to come. Encourage yourself with that.



Pray for the people of Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
Betty52 said:
May 7, 2024

Happy Tuesday,



Embrace The Rain



There are some things in our lives that we cannot change. This is sometimes hard for us. We cannot bring back loved ones that have passed. There are things about our health we cannot change. We cannot always change our circumstances.



Make changes where we can. Accept with grace what we cannot change. We cannot bring back our dead loved ones, but we can remember the good memories. The disabilities we have we can learn to accept with appreciation on what we can still accomplish.



Pray for others who are suffering. Pray for God to encourage His children and fill their hearts with hope and peace. Remember our hope is not in this world but in our Heavenly Father.



Worship and praise God in all of our situations. Our love for God must not be based on our circumstances. Remember this is not our final home and our best life will not be on this earth but in Heaven. The best is yet to come. Encourage yourself with that.



Pray for the people of Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
Click to expand...
I absolutely love this, dear sister!!! It is so filled with rich truths that will help us walk in victory until the Father sends Jesus to take us home.
 
May 8, 2024

Happy Wednesday,



Look Up To Jesus



“My faith looks up to Thee



1My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Savior Divine;
Now hear me while I pray;
Take all my guilt away;
Oh, let me from this day
Be wholly Thine.
2May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire;
As Thou hast died for me,
Oh, may my love to Thee
Pure, warm, and changeless be,
A living fire.
3While life’s dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
Be Thou my Guide;
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow’s tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From Thee aside.
4All thru life’s transient dream,
Until death’s sullen stream
Shall o’er me roll,
Blest Savior, with Thy love,
Fear and distrust remove;
Make me Thy grace to prove
Transform my soul.”


God help us to always keep our eyes on Jesus and our faith strong in Him. Pray for the people of Israel. Pray for lost souls

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
May 10, 2024

Happy Friday,



By Grace Through Faith



Ephesians 2

By Grace Through Faith

2 And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, 2 in which you once walked according to the [a]course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, 3 among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others.

4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.



We all have our days when we do not feel worthy of God’s love. Truth is, we are never worthy. God did not save us because we are something special. He saved us because He is special.



God does not love us because we are so loveable. He loves us because God is love. God is gracious beyond measure. He proved that by sending His only son to die for our sins.



So let us worship and praise God for our gift of salvation. Let us share the Gospel with others. Reject self-pride and replace pride with gratitude to our Heavenly Father for salvation and our promise of eternity with our glorious God and Father.



Pray for the people of Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
May 12, 2024,

Blessed Sunday,



Happy Mother’s Day



Today brings mixed emotions for many of us. Some of us miss our mothers. Some of us miss a child. I am still blessed. My daughter-in-law got me a special book from her daughter who turned 5 yesterday. It was filled with pictures of us with our granddaughter and my granddaughter wrote about each picture. Very special. Her husband and my son is in Heaven.



Today my daughter and her husband came over and brought me some solar lights that look like flowers and a rose from her garden. I enjoyed their visit very much. The lights are very pretty.



Being a parent is a blessing. I am very grateful to God. Grateful for my daughter who is here and my son in Heaven. I pray that God blesses every mother today and all week.

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
May 14, 2023

Happy Tuesday,



Daily Prayer for May 14
CHRISTOPH FRIEDRICH BLUMHARDT
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1-2, NIV
Lord our God, almighty and holy One, whose glory shines upon the earth so that we may find joy in you and may live rejoicing in all your loving-kindness, spread out your hands in blessing over all people. Spread your blessing over the happy and the sad, over the courageous and the weak. Shepherd them in your love, in the great grace you have given through Jesus Christ, confirmed in us through the Holy Spirit. Do not let us remain degraded and worthless. Lift our hearts above what is transitory, for you have given us something eternal to live by. Help us every day so that we can reach the goal you have set for us, for many others, and finally for all peoples of the earth. Amen”


We can live in hope of our future in Heaven. We can trust that God’s Holy Word is true. When we realize this with all of our beings we can be at peace in all circumstances.



Let us not waste our time on worrying about what or may not happen. God is in control. He will never abandon us or fail us. Rest in the promises of our Heavenly Father.



Seek God’s will in everything. Praise the Lord with songs and our prayers. Seek to do His will while we look forward to our eternity with our God, our Father, our great Shepherd.



Pray for the people of Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
May, 16, 2024

Happy Thursday,



When We Do Not Know What To Say



There are times that we are a loss for words. A friend or loved one talks to us about a problem, and we just do not know what to say. Truth, is that is okay. Sometimes people are not looking for answers.



They want someone to love on them. To hold their hand and pray for them. Being there for others is not always about giving our opinion but about us standing in the gap with them and praying for them.



Pray for the people of Israel. Pray for lost souls.

Maranatha,

Betty



Revelation 22:20

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
 
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