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Betty's "Thoughts from my heart"
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Amen, sister. Amen!
September 1, 2025
Monday,
Four years ago today, my son Jeff passed away. A little over two weeks ago my husband passed away,
Needless to say, I am having trouble sleeping. Not only does my heart break for me but for Jeff’s sweet wife, Sarah, and his six-year-old daughter, Savannah.
This will be a hard day for the whole family. We do have joy in that we will see them both again in Heaven.
Yet for today we will grieve their loss and draw closer to God for peace and comfort.
Maranatha,
Betty
Monday,
Four years ago today, my son Jeff passed away. A little over two weeks ago my husband passed away,
Needless to say, I am having trouble sleeping. Not only does my heart break for me but for Jeff’s sweet wife, Sarah, and his six-year-old daughter, Savannah.
This will be a hard day for the whole family. We do have joy in that we will see them both again in Heaven.
Yet for today we will grieve their loss and draw closer to God for peace and comfort.
Maranatha,
Betty
We will grieve along beside you, Betty, and trust in our faithful and loving God and Savior to carry all of you through this mourning period and to heal your hearts. How wonderful that you have the certain hope that you will see both Jeff and Ronnie again. And when you do you will never, ever be parted again
Rough time Betty! Praying for you and the family!
September 7, 2025
Blessed Sunday
Humble Yourself
2 Chronicles 7:14
if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
My Church has been meeting for months twice a week praying for revival. There has been no revival. I came across a video late last night where the Preacher was so overcome with his longing for revival at his Church, that he sank down to his knees and cried out to God.
I was convicted. I have been begging for revival. Maybe I should humble myself and surrender myself instead of begging God to work. Maybe God is waiting for all of us to surrender to God’s will before asking for what we want. Maybe we should ask God to search our hearts for hidden sins and repent and then come before God with a clean HEART.
We should keep praying for revival, but let us seek God with a pure heart, humbled before Him. I truly believe God wants to bring revival to His people. May He help us to come to Him in repentance and surrender to His Will.
Betty
Blessed Sunday
Humble Yourself
2 Chronicles 7:14
if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
My Church has been meeting for months twice a week praying for revival. There has been no revival. I came across a video late last night where the Preacher was so overcome with his longing for revival at his Church, that he sank down to his knees and cried out to God.
I was convicted. I have been begging for revival. Maybe I should humble myself and surrender myself instead of begging God to work. Maybe God is waiting for all of us to surrender to God’s will before asking for what we want. Maybe we should ask God to search our hearts for hidden sins and repent and then come before God with a clean HEART.
We should keep praying for revival, but let us seek God with a pure heart, humbled before Him. I truly believe God wants to bring revival to His people. May He help us to come to Him in repentance and surrender to His Will.
Betty
September 11, 2025
Happy Thursday,
A New Season
As many of you know, I often suffer from insomnia. I came across a video on YouTube the other night about change. He said that he did not know who the video was for but it was about changes in a person’s life. The last year and half, my life has taken on many changes and losses.
He talked about how changes bring on a new Season in our lives. That we should not concentrate on the losses but look at our life as a new beginning. I took this video to heart.
I am praying that God will continue to use me for His glory. I am praying that all the changes will bring a new and stronger relationship with me and God.
Change is hard but when we surrender to God, God can use loss to make us spiritually stronger. Instead of growing bitter we can grow more compassionate towards others who are also struggling.
There is no doubt that the world is growing more evil. The devil can see that his time is coming to an end. We must not give in to fear. God is still in control. We can still put our complete trust in our Heavenly Father. This is not the time to neglect our prayer and Scripture reading.
Maranatha,
Betty
Happy Thursday,
A New Season
As many of you know, I often suffer from insomnia. I came across a video on YouTube the other night about change. He said that he did not know who the video was for but it was about changes in a person’s life. The last year and half, my life has taken on many changes and losses.
He talked about how changes bring on a new Season in our lives. That we should not concentrate on the losses but look at our life as a new beginning. I took this video to heart.
I am praying that God will continue to use me for His glory. I am praying that all the changes will bring a new and stronger relationship with me and God.
Change is hard but when we surrender to God, God can use loss to make us spiritually stronger. Instead of growing bitter we can grow more compassionate towards others who are also struggling.
There is no doubt that the world is growing more evil. The devil can see that his time is coming to an end. We must not give in to fear. God is still in control. We can still put our complete trust in our Heavenly Father. This is not the time to neglect our prayer and Scripture reading.
Maranatha,
Betty
Almost Heaven
Well-known
Thank you Betty
Amen to this, Betty.
September 12, 2025
Happy Friday,
He Knows
I have dementia. There are mornings I wake up confused. I choose not to stress over this. Not because I am not concerned.
I have come to the conclusion that we need not stress over things that we do not understand. We do not understand why God chose to allow Mr. Kirk to be killed. We can be assured there is a reason.
Turning things over to God is not just a saying, it is a work of faith on our part. We must choose to trust God in situations that are beyond our understanding.
Maranatha,
Betty
Happy Friday,
He Knows
I have dementia. There are mornings I wake up confused. I choose not to stress over this. Not because I am not concerned.
I have come to the conclusion that we need not stress over things that we do not understand. We do not understand why God chose to allow Mr. Kirk to be killed. We can be assured there is a reason.
Turning things over to God is not just a saying, it is a work of faith on our part. We must choose to trust God in situations that are beyond our understanding.
Maranatha,
Betty
Oh Betty!
you've walked thru the loss of your son, and now your beloved husband! Praying for you and your whole family!
September 16, 2025
Happy Tuesday,
Psalm 79:9
"Help us, O God of our salvation, For the glory of Your name; And deliver us, and provide atonement for our sins, For Your name’s sake!"
Heavenly Father, we surrender ourselves to You. Search our hearts and see if there is any hidden sin in us. Convict us of our sins, so we can seek forgiveness. Shine a light on our shortcomings so they we can change our ways.
Guide us in Your ways so we can walk in Your righteousness and truth. When we stumble, pick us up and dust the worldly ways off of us. Help us to seek to please you in all of our ways.
Come and get us soon. For many of us are overcome with sickness and discouragement. Help us to serve you to the best of our ability, until you come.
Maranatha,
Betty
Happy Tuesday,
Psalm 79:9
"Help us, O God of our salvation, For the glory of Your name; And deliver us, and provide atonement for our sins, For Your name’s sake!"
Heavenly Father, we surrender ourselves to You. Search our hearts and see if there is any hidden sin in us. Convict us of our sins, so we can seek forgiveness. Shine a light on our shortcomings so they we can change our ways.
Guide us in Your ways so we can walk in Your righteousness and truth. When we stumble, pick us up and dust the worldly ways off of us. Help us to seek to please you in all of our ways.
Come and get us soon. For many of us are overcome with sickness and discouragement. Help us to serve you to the best of our ability, until you come.
Maranatha,
Betty
September 18, 2025
Happy Thursday,
Titus 2:11-15 (New King James Version)
Trained by Saving Grace
11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. 15 Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
We should live every day as if this is the day Jesus comes for His own. God forbid that we be in the middle of committing a sin when the rapture happens. Of course we will still go up if we are saved but we will feel ashamed.
We should seek to walk in righteousness, because this is what God requires of us. When we do sin, we should seek forgiveness from God and turn away from sin. Do not let the devil lie to us. When we ask for forgiveness, God will forgive us.
Pray for lost souls. Pray for our fellow believers in Christ. Pray for our Church and the Pastor and his wife. Keep the prayer line open between ourselves and God.
Maranatha,
Betty
Happy Thursday,
Titus 2:11-15 (New King James Version)
Trained by Saving Grace
11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. 15 Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
We should live every day as if this is the day Jesus comes for His own. God forbid that we be in the middle of committing a sin when the rapture happens. Of course we will still go up if we are saved but we will feel ashamed.
We should seek to walk in righteousness, because this is what God requires of us. When we do sin, we should seek forgiveness from God and turn away from sin. Do not let the devil lie to us. When we ask for forgiveness, God will forgive us.
Pray for lost souls. Pray for our fellow believers in Christ. Pray for our Church and the Pastor and his wife. Keep the prayer line open between ourselves and God.
Maranatha,
Betty
September 22,2025
Happy Monday,
“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.”
John 16:33 (CSB)
God has not promised us a life of ease. We will have troubles. We will have health issues. We will lose loved ones. What is important is that God has promised to never forsake or leave us alone.
Even in the midst of a storm we can praise God and worship Him. We look forward with hope to our future in Heaven. For now we serve God to the best of our ability and seek to honor God by living in His will.
Maranatha,
Betty
Happy Monday,
“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.”
John 16:33 (CSB)
God has not promised us a life of ease. We will have troubles. We will have health issues. We will lose loved ones. What is important is that God has promised to never forsake or leave us alone.
Even in the midst of a storm we can praise God and worship Him. We look forward with hope to our future in Heaven. For now we serve God to the best of our ability and seek to honor God by living in His will.
Maranatha,
Betty
September 24, 2025
Happy Wednesday,
I watched Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service. It was a blessing to see so many different speakers, speak about how to obtain salvation and how very important salvation is to each person. Salvation determines where we will spend eternity.
The devil sought to silence Mr. Kirk, but in his death, he reached so many people after his death. God took a tragedy and turned into a Revival. Glory to God.
Marantha,
Betty
Happy Wednesday,
| Daily Prayer for September 24 CHRISTOPH FRIEDRICH BLUMHARDT “Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. John 12:24–25, NIV Dear Father in heaven, we long to be your children and to grow closer and closer to eternal life with all its goodness and truth. In your love to us your children, bless us as we walk on earth under great stress and temptation. Keep us from going astray, and let what you have placed in our hearts grow toward perfection, to your glory and your honor. May our hearts always know the joy that our struggle and suffering are not in vain, that if we are faithful, we may bring forth the fruit of righteousness. Amen” |
I watched Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service. It was a blessing to see so many different speakers, speak about how to obtain salvation and how very important salvation is to each person. Salvation determines where we will spend eternity.
The devil sought to silence Mr. Kirk, but in his death, he reached so many people after his death. God took a tragedy and turned into a Revival. Glory to God.
Marantha,
Betty
AMEN Betty!
October 2, 2025
Happy Thursday,
“I Am Righteous In All My Ways”
Promise #275:
I am righteous in all My ways and kind in all that I do.
Psalm 145:17 (WEB)
Yahweh is righteous in all his ways, and gracious in all his works.
We are no longer shocked about the unrighteousness of the world. What is shocking is the unrighteousness that has seeped in to the Church? Teaching and preaching that is unbiblical. Praise and Worship teams dressed in clothes more appropriate for a hip-hop concert. Dance moves that are indecent.
If the goal is to reach the unsaved, the Church leaders are deceived by the devil. Twerking in the Church is a disgrace and is insulting to our Heavenly Father Father.
The Bible is clear about the Holiness of God. We cannot worship God in clothing that is so tight that it emphasizes our sexuality. When we dress that way people’s minds are drawn to the dancers and not to God.
Churches need to get back to Holiness. We need to worship and truth.
Maranatha,
Betty
Happy Thursday,
“I Am Righteous In All My Ways”
Promise #275:
I am righteous in all My ways and kind in all that I do.
Psalm 145:17 (WEB)
Yahweh is righteous in all his ways, and gracious in all his works.
We are no longer shocked about the unrighteousness of the world. What is shocking is the unrighteousness that has seeped in to the Church? Teaching and preaching that is unbiblical. Praise and Worship teams dressed in clothes more appropriate for a hip-hop concert. Dance moves that are indecent.
If the goal is to reach the unsaved, the Church leaders are deceived by the devil. Twerking in the Church is a disgrace and is insulting to our Heavenly Father Father.
The Bible is clear about the Holiness of God. We cannot worship God in clothing that is so tight that it emphasizes our sexuality. When we dress that way people’s minds are drawn to the dancers and not to God.
Churches need to get back to Holiness. We need to worship and truth.
Maranatha,
Betty
Amen, Betty! Amen.
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