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Father God, my mind is open to Your Thoughts, and closed today to every thought but Yours. I rule my mind, and offer it to You. Accept my precious gift, for it is Yours to me. Amen and Amen. 07/13/2017 OCM-83656272 {Member of ULC 9/23/22 7545620-0414Susan Ruth Robertson202004377}
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These verses are a beautiful way to close a post, full of movement, blessing, and quiet joy. It already reads like a devotional moment on its own.

And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good. And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth.
– Genesis 1:21-22

Lord Jesus, thank You and praise You, for the life You created and blessed. For the waters filled with movement, for the skies alive with wings, and for the goodness You saw and declared. Help us to notice, care for, and rejoice in Your creation. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Your Precious Name Amen.

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Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
– John 12:24-25

These verses speak for themselves, quiet, profound, and true. Life is discovered in what is given, and from surrender comes fruit. Let the words of Jesus be the voice, offering a gentle place for the heart to rest. May today bring a bit of peace, a touch of light, and the calm assurance that you are not alone.

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I surrender all control ol ol ol. Cause withe Jesus it’s better! An It Only Get’s Better!

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
– 1 John 1:9-10

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For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.
– 1 Corinthians 15:3-6

This is a powerful summary of the gospel: Christ’s death for our sins, his burial, and his bodily resurrection witnessed by many, which anchors Christian hope and the promise of new life. May that truth bring you peace and encouragement today. Have a wonderful day! 🙂

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Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
– John 11:25-26

He is Risen!
He is risen! The stone rolled back, the dawn unsealed, light spilling like a promise over sleeping graves. Where sorrow sat, a quiet joy now takes its place, and every shadow learns the shape of grace.
The tomb gave up its silence to a voice of peace, and hearts that feared the night find courage to believe. Broken things are mended by a mercy fierce and kind, and hope, once buried, rises in the soul and mind.
Sing, for the grave is empty and the sky proclaims, death’s final whisper swallowed by His name. Walk in the newness, let your weary spirit soar, for He is risen! Now and forevermore!

© Walter Joseph Robertson Sr.

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For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
– Psalms 16:10-11

These verses rest right at the heart of Christian hope. Psalm 16 speaks with David’s voice, yet it reaches beyond him, pointing to the Holy One whom God would not abandon to the grave. The promise of life, joy, and eternal fellowship shines through every line. “Thou wilt shew me the path of life” is not only about survival, but about direction, a life led in God’s presence, where joy is full and lasting. And “at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” reminds us that what God gives is not fleeting or fragile, but secure and eternal. A beautiful way to begin the day, grounded in resurrection hope and quiet confidence. Have a peaceful, joy-filled day 🙂

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For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
– Romans 5:6-8

Jesus promised He would not leave us comfortless, and the Holy Spirit truly becomes most real when everything else is stripped away. When you feel all is gone, –> when words failed, –>the Spirit remained, –> listening, –> interceding, –> carrying what you could not say. That kind of closeness isn’t learned in comfort; –> it’s discovered in surrender. There is no shame in realizing that illness or tough times brings you nearer. Many of the deepest friendships with God are born in places of weakness. The Spirit doesn’t withdraw when we falter, –>He draws nearer, –>becoming breath when ours is thin, –>voice when ours is silent, –>strength when ours is gone. This quietly teaches what Jesus meant when He said the Helper would come. –>Not as an idea, –>not as a distant presence, –>but as the One who stays when everyone else cannot. That awareness gained is a gift–>hard-won, but precious, and it continues to shape how you journey with Him now. These Verses hold such quiet power. It reminds us that Christ’s love did not wait for strength, goodness, or worthiness–> it met us in our weakness and reached us while we were still far off. –>Love that moves first, –> love that gives without conditions, –>love that rescues rather than rewards.

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Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought. For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
– Isaiah 41:12-13

These verses really do speak straight to the heart. Isaiah 41:12–13 isn’t loud or dramatic, it’s steady, like a hand that doesn’t let go. What I’m reading aloud hearing and reading in it is exactly right: God isn’t asking to fight, fix, or fret. He’s saying, “I’ve got this. You don’t have to carry it alone.” The promise isn’t that trouble, illness or death never existed, it’s that it loses its power when God is holding your hand. I love how personal it is: “I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand.” Not a distant command. Not a general reassurance. A physical image of closeness, strength shared, fear quieted. That’s a verse for someone who’s been carrying responsibility, making decisions, caring for others, and still choosing faith. It’s permission to exhale and rest in Him. Have a nice day indeed, the kind that begins with trust and ends with peace. 🙂

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For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
– Jeremiah 29:11-13

These verses are a perfect closing blessing. It keeps the promise warm, human, and hopeful. The verses speak straight into everything we are living: God’s thoughts toward us are peace, not harm. His plans are purposeful, even when the path is long. His promise is relational to call, pray, seek, and find. This isn’t a distant assurance. It’s an invitation. God promises not only a future, but His presence along the way. He listens. He responds. He allows Himself to be found by those who seek Him with their whole heart.

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But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
– Romans 5:8-9

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These verses hold such quiet power, love proven not by our readiness, but by His initiative. Christ didn’t wait for us to be clean, strong, or worthy. He stepped into our brokenness and gave Himself fully, and through His blood we are not only forgiven but secure, saved from wrath, held in grace, and reconciled to God. That “much more then” is such a tender assurance: if He loved us at our worst, how much more will He keep us now that we belong to Him.

God made cats too. With curiosity, warmth, mischief, and comfort all wrapped together. There’s something quietly theological about that. “Love by His Initiative” over a cat photo is exactly the kind of gentle witness that lingers. It doesn’t argue. It rests. She smiles a little.