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Good morning.
“Treasure Box”
“Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you. James 4:8”

Thank You, dear Lord, for the gift of Your love, so freely given.
Please teach me how to give freely and joyfully to Your glory
in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

The Father Himself loves you dearly because you love Me {Jesus} and believe that I came from the Father into the world and will leave the world and return to the Father.” At last You are speaking plainly,” His disciples said, “and not riddles. Now we understand that You know everything and don’t need anyone to tell You anything. From this we believe that You came from God.” “Do you finally believe this?” Jesus asked.
“But the time is coming, in fact, it is here, when you will be scattered, each one returning to his own home, leaving Me (Jesus) alone. Yet I will not be alone, for the Father is with Me {Jesus}.
I have told you this so that you will have peace of heart and mind. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows; but cheer up, for I have overcome the world.”

{John 16:27-33}

Is Psalm 39 a lament? When it comes down to it, Psalm 39 is a lament psalm. But it’s a lament that was almost not given. David’s going to explain some realities that discouraged him from speaking truthfully about his problems. But then we’re going to see him overcoming that as he considers how temporary this life truly is.

Psalm Chapter 39:1-13
(1-3) David’s silent agony:
I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred. My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spoke I with my tongue,
(4-6) David’s wise words:
LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am. Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah. Surely every man walked in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heaped up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.
(7-11) Trusting God in a season of correction for sin:
And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee. Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish. I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it. Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand. When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah.
(12-13) A humble prayer for restored favor and regained strength:
Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were. O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more.

Father God, we know that there are many Drug addicts, alcoholics and other addictions of others that they abuse others both physically and emotionally and that many children are also placed in danger due to abuse from these addictions. Those who protect these abusers work on their heart and let them see the truth about the abuse. We know that such habits can often leave families with insufficient money to live on and people and children living in the street. Protect all those that are vulnerable from all forms of abuse, and convict hearts of such persons who harm them and their selves . Let them feel their shame of their lack of responsibilities of being loving, responsible and dependable . I believe that they will turn from their evil ways to turn to You Lord Jesus, knowing that only in You are the true freedom found. From experience a heart can weaken if there is no help for the abused. I thank You and praise You for guiding the right people in the abused persons life. Father God, guide all families that are in this position, safely. Keep a hedge of angels around them for protection. I thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away. Matthew 24:13
Help me, Lord, to remember that by thy word the Heavens and earth were formed and by Thy word we one day will awake in Your likeness. In Jesus Precious Name Amen.
For we know that when this tent we live in now is taken down, when we die and leave these bodies, we have a wonderful new home waiting for us up in Heaven, a home that will be ours forevermore, made for us by God Himself, and not by human hands. Amen! We know these things are true by believing, not by seeing. And we are not afraid, but are glad to be rid of these bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord. Amen!
So our aim is to please Him always in everything we do, whether we are here in this body or away from this body and with Him in Heaven. For we must all stand before Jesus Christ to be judged. Each of us will receive the payment he deserves for the good or bad things he has done in these bodies here on earth. Whatever we do, it is certainly not for our own profit, but because Christ’s love controls us now. He died for all so that all who live , having received eternal life with Him, might live no longer for themselves, to please themselves, but to spend their lives pleasing Christ who died and rose again for them.
“2 Corinthians 5:1,7-10,14,15”
Thank You Lord for all the glorious things He does: proclaim them to the nations.
Psalm 105:1

{Today, won’t you take a stand for Christ. Pray about this: Say “Lord Jesus, come into my heart forgive me of all my sins! I want You to be my Lord and Savior from now on.” Then get into a church and get baptized where you will be dunked into Christs death and brought back up in new nest of life, Just as Christ did on that cross for you and I. Amen!
Have a wonderful day full of blessings.

Penitent: a person who repents their sins or wrongdoings and (in the Christian Church) seeks forgiveness from God.

We think that David wrote Psalm 38 while he was waiting for God to forgive him. David was very sad and very ill after Nathan came. David thought that this was because God was punishing him. What Psalm 38 means Verse 2:David wrote that God was like a soldier shooting arrows at him. The arrows were the bad things that God did to David. The dangers described in chapter 38 which threatened the very ongoing of God’s purposes for Israel are those which threaten to hinder the program of God through His church in our own day. And the same God who providentially overruled the sins of men to bring about the fulfillment of His purposes then is alive and well and unchanging this very hour. Nothing will disquiet the heart of a good man so much as the sense of God’s anger. The way to keep the heart quiet, is to keep ourselves in the love of God.
Psalm Chapter 38:1-22
LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore. There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin. For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me. My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness. I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long. For my loins are filled with a loathsome disease: and there is no soundness in my flesh. I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart. Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee. My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me. My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off. They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long. But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth. Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs. For in thee, O LORD, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God. For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me. For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually before me. For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin. But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied. They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is. Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me. Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation.

Father God, I pray that You will create in me a forgiving heart towards all those that have hurt me so deeply. Seems to linger in my mind like a nightmare. Knowing that the Lord Jesus forgave me my sins, I confess that I too should forgive others, just as You forgave me all my sin. Thank You and praise You that in You I have victory against all my sin. Fill me with Your perfect peace, for You have promised to keep all in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You. I thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

“Treasure Box”
The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations.
2 Peter 2:9
“Dear God, help me to withstand the temptation of self-righteousness, and all other temptations that keep me from knowing Your will. In Jesus Precious Name Amen”

Long ago God spoke in many different ways to our fathers through the prophets {In visions, dreams, and even face to face} telling them little by little about His plans. But now in these days He has spoken to us through His Son, to whom He has given everything and through whom He made the worlds and everything there is. God’s Son {Jesus} shines out with God’s glory, and all that God’s Son is and does marks Him as God. He holds up Heaven and earth by the mighty power of His command. He is the One Who died to cleanse us and clear our record of all sin, and then sat down in highest honor beside the great God of Heaven. Thus He became far greater than the angels, as proved by the fact that His Name “Son of God,” which was passed on to Him from His Father, is far greater than the names and titles of the angels. Amen.
Hebrews 1:1-4
May He be pleased by all these thoughts about Him, for He is the source of all my joy. Amen!
Psalm 104:34

Psalm Chapter 37:1-40

(1-2) Don’t worry about the ungodly:
Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
(3-4) Put your trust and delight in the LORD:
Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
(5-6) Trust God to protect and promote you:
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
(7-8) Find rest in the God who deals with the wicked:
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
(9-11) Trust that God will punish evildoers and reward the meek:
For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
(12-15) With a laugh, God defeats the wicked:
The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. The LORD shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
(16-17) God’s blessing upon the humble righteous:
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
(18-20) The lasting good of the upright:
The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever. They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.
(21-22) Blessing and cursing:
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
(23-24) God’s guidance and support for the good man:
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
(25-26) A testimony of God’s blessing and care for the righteous:
I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
(27-29) The promised reward for obedience:
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
(30-31) The character of God’s righteous one:
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
(32-33) The character and the response of the wicked:
The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
(34-36) An exhortation to trust, based on testimony:
Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
(37-38) An invitation to gain the same testimony:
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.
(39-40) The reliable help and deliverance of the LORD:
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble. And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

Lord Jesus, I know that You have a plan for my life which I can hinder when I seek to do stuff my way. Please, forgive me for the times that I have allowed the wicked ways of the ungodly to disturb my rest in You. Keep me from anxious thoughts and may my I learn to be still in Your presence, to rest in Your unfailing love and to wait patiently for You to take action, knowing that You work all things together for our benefit and for Your glory. I thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

A person who can’t talk, they learn to do sign language. Not everyone knows sign language. The person who can’t talk, in their heart they can pray for you. They can see that what ever situation you are going through. Then weeks later see that God answered their prayer they spoke in their heart for you. God can hear the heart. Amen! Like you see a person holding a sign on a street corner and you can’t get to them to help them. You pray for them and weeks later you see them working at a place of employment and you know you prayed for that person. What joy in knowing God answered this prayer. People look at you when you speak out loud to God, but don’t know who you are talking too. They’ll say: Look! That person is talking to themselves. When actually you are talking to God. With your mouth closed and you speak to God from your heart. He hears you. When the person who can’t talk needs someone to understand them and sign language or writing it down doesn’t help they look to God to fulfill their needs and God guides the answers for the solutions to their problem or situation. I know this all so well. Amen.
When we were created. God placed in each of us spirit. This is what makes us like God and unlike other creatures. When we surrender ourselves to God, our spirits come to life, and that spirit inside us bears witness that God, is who He says He is, That’s all the evidence we need. We don’t have to see with our eyes what we have seen with our hearts. Our hearts speak with gratitude, praise and supplication.

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus. “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.
Mark 10:45-52

The LORD detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
Proverbs 11:20

We have this shih tzu. Her name is Molly we inherited her. Molly is 119 years old in dog years. 17 years old in human years. She is blind. She has pink skin for eyes. She is so funny, when I take her outside. She just like to go around in circles. She is not playful like other dogs. But she is happy being loved and well taken care of. She knows when I am close to her outside. When I am at my computer, she will lay down at my feet. Her spirit knows. She knows where her bed is and the door to get out and where her food and water is at. Molly is a blessing in my heart.
Thank you for reading and I hope this message helps someone today.
Have a awesome day full of blessings and joy and enjoy this new day God has given us all.

Summary: Psalm 36 is kind of a cross between a lament psalm and a meditative psalm. It has all the five ingredients of a lament psalm , the lament, where David reveals the problem he needs God’s help to work through. “probably when he was struck at either by Saul or by Absalom; for in it he complains of the malice of his enemies against him.” Then there’s praise to God, ‘invoking: calling on in prayer’ God for help, asking God for whatever the psalmist needs, and then expressing confidence in the Lord. David triumphs in the goodness of God to him.
Psalm Chapter 36:1-12
The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. For he flatters himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful. The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good. He devised mischief upon his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he abhorred not evil. Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reaches unto the clouds. Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preserves man and beast. How excellent is thy loving kindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart. Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me. There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.

Father God, When I reflect on Who You are my Lord and God, it gives me a peep into the splendor of Your person, Your will, Your guidance and Your character. I thank You and praise You, for the many reassurances that You give my fainting soul, in these precious promises about Your character. I thank You and praise You for expressing Your love, faithfulness, might and justice in the Person of the Lord Jesus. Thank You for sending Him to die on the cross and to rise into newness of life, so that I may be forgiven and brought into fellowship with You. May I be bold with courage in sharing the truth of Your splendor and greatness with all You put in my path today. I thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

Power Verse:

“Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.”
(Psalm 36:5)

“Only For God”
Our bodies can’t survive long without food, water or exercise. God hard wired our bodies to remind us of the face we can’t live without these three things. If you eat and don’t exercise, you become a hermit. When we are hungry, our stomachs rattle and grumble. When we are thirsty, our mouths and throat grow dry and we get dizzy. Our bodies let us know what it needs in many ways. Our minds think of ways to quench it.

In the same way God calls us to share our intimate thoughts and feelings, this is the relationship He wants with us. When our soul’s hunger for His presence, we can easily confuse that longing with feelings of grievance, sadness, or lack of interest. God promises that when we turn our thoughts to Him, that longing will be satisfied. God keeps close to us every moment and desires us to keep close to Him.
My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word. My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, “When will you comfort me?” Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees. How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors? The arrogant dig pits to trap me, contrary to your law.
Psalm 119:81-85
In this Psalm David reminds me of how Pastors have it rough. Pastors who do their work well should be paid accordingly and be highly appreciated, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching. For the scriptures read, “Never tie up the mouth of an ox when it is treading out grain, let him eat as he goes along!” And in another place, “Those who work deserve their pay!” Don’t listen to complaints against the pastor unless there are two or more witnesses to accuse him. If he has really sinned, then he should be rebuked in front of the whole church so that no one else will follow his example. I solemnly command you in the presence of God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Angels to do this whether the pastor is a special friend of yours or not. All must be treated exactly the same. Never be in a hurry about choosing a pastor or you may overlook his sins and then it will look as if you approve of them. Be sure that you yourself stay away of sin.

1 Timothy 5:17-22

A gossip goes around spreading rumors, while a trustworthy man or woman tries to quiet them.

Proverbs 11:13

Father God, even when I’m unaware of it, I know my soul longs for You. Teach and guide me how to draw closer to You more than ever to You each day. Thank You and praise You for friends and family. Thank You for placing us in families, in the home, in our local churches, and being Your children in a Christian world. Help me to grasp every opportunity to care for those You place in my path, those that are younger who need guidance and encouragement. Those that are older and need loving care and support, especially in a world so uncertain. Thank You for all Pastors, their family’s and thank You for their hearts. Develop in me Father God, a godly attitude that fixes my hope on You alone, and I pray that I would develop the privileged habit of drawing close to You, moment by moment and day by day, in humble requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings, for You are my God and I love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

“Treasure Box”
I stand at the door, and knock; if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to Him, and sup with him, and he with Me.

Revelation 3:20
Lord, teach me to listen. Help me to creatively wait in thy presence. May Thy voice find mine a listening ear in Jesus Precious Name Amen.
“God is Love and Inspiration from Heaven”
Good morning. I want to say the bible is like a compass. It points us in the right direction when we are lost or we just need to find our way. When we rely on the trustworthiness of the bible, we can trust its inspiration and the love God has for His people. The bible leads us in the right direction. We choose whether we will follow in it’s ways or keep it on the shelf to get dusty.
{All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching. rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16}
We can be inspired by the mentors in our life. Still the perfection of God, The Spirit of God, The Wisdom of God and Gods character are the most positive influence we can find in this world. God has promised to inspire the direction for our lives.
{Everything I will say is true and sincere, just as surely as the spirit of God All-powerful gave me the breath of life. Job 33:2-4}
Dear Friends, let us practice loving each other, for love comes from God, and those who are loving and kind show that they are the children of God and that they are getting to know Him better. But if a person isn’t loving and kind, it shows that He doesn’t know God. For God is love. God showed how much He loved us by sending His only Son down from Heaven to bring to us eternal life through His death. So now we know what real love is; it is not our love for God, but His love for us when He sent His Son to satisfy God’s anger against our sins. Dear friends, since God loved us as much as that we surely ought to love each other too. For though we have never yet seen God, when we love each other God lives in us and His love within us grows ever stronger. And He has put His own Holy Spirit into our hearts as a proof to us that we are living with Him and He with us. Amen!

1 John 4:7-13

Father God, You inspire and direct me on so many levels. Thank You and praise You for promising to make Your chosen path clear for me in Jesus Precious Name Amen.