The theme of this week unfolded after many God Winks. Deborah recently shared with me a quote by Jon Gordon: “Mondays are a great day to focus on what we GET TO do instead of what we HAVE TO do. Life is a gift, not an obligation.” For daily inspiration quotes by Jon Gordon you can subscribe to dailypositive.com.

I encourage you today to meditate on the following scripture verses. Prepare your hearts and minds for the message God has for you this week.

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭MSG‬‬ — Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬-‭30‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭17‬:‭22‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭12‬-‭17‬ ‭MSG‬‬ — So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it. Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness. Let the Word of Christ—the Message—have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives. Instruct and direct one another using good common sense. And sing, sing your hearts out to God! Let every detail in your lives—words, actions, whatever—be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way.

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I encourage you to worship with the following songs:

Hold Onto Me by Lauren Daigle

“When the best of me is barely breathin’. When I’m not somebody I believe in. Hold on to me. When I miss the light the night has stolen. When I’m slammin’ all the doors You’ve opened. Hold on to me.”

Child Of God by Crowder

“Clap them hands, stomp them feet. Devil ain’t got no hold on me. Dance all day, dance all night. Good God, I’m on fire. I may be flesh and bone. But in my haunted soul. I got the Holy Ghost. I know where I came from. Can’t keep me from my home. I am a child of God.”

Strong by Anne Wilson

“I hit my knees with my hands held high saying, “Dear Lord, Jesus, you know I can’t do this on my own. Lord knows I’ve tried, but I’m good at falling down. Thank God you’re good at picking me up off the ground. The world’s gonna try to break me but I know the one who makes me strong.”

John‬ ‭15‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV — I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.‬‬

Thank you for joining us this week! Welcome to See You Saturday. Today we will wrap up our week on abiding in Christ and finding joy in the journey!

Ephesians‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬-‭21‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Join us for See You Saturday! Keep moving forward!! Our God can do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine!

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‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭NIV — And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.‬‬

God our Father meets all our needs. After 29 days of waiting, I am thankful to report that my pap smear came back good. I am finally free from the Human Papillomavirus and the pre-cancer cervical cells. God is so good!

I am also happy to report that my sourdough bread-making is off to a great start! 

You can read about my journey with the Human Papillomavirus and cervical pre-cancer from previous posts in chronological order.

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.

Who did I share my troubles with? After almost four weeks with no results, I turned to some very dear friends for comfort and prayer. God gives us Godly friends to help us soar when we are weary. We read in ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭31‬ ‭NIV — but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.‬‬

God has also given me a husband who I can lean on and who has been on this journey with me. I am blessed to have a waiting room companion. My husband reminded me over and over that the doctor expected good results. God gave me hope when I learned that the laboratory was behind on reporting. Meanwhile, I followed through with obtaining a sourdough starter from a friend so that I could be reminded of God’s daily bread. 

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for giving me Godly family and friends who I can turn to for comfort and prayer. Thank You for a very active sourdough starter. I ask that You bless my family and friends for being faithful. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

While at the Winter Jam concert, I visited Katy Nichole’s merchandise table. I bought two bracelets. One that reads, “Jesus changed my life” and the other, “Even though I can’t, my God can.” My favorite promise has always been Philippians 4:13. It isn’t often that I read the surrounding verses. It is hard to always be content in present circumstances. This verse helps me to keep going no matter my circumstances. Who will you turn to today? How will you keep going?

From Christine Caine: “Keep going. Sometimes we keep going by waiting. Sometimes we keep going by pausing. Sometimes we keep going by stopping. Sometimes we keep going by crawling. Sometimes we keep going by walking. Sometimes we keep going by running. Just keep going.”

Let’s pray. Dear God, I know You’re a God that can do many things. You comfort, You heal, and You love me unconditionally. Thank You for changing my life for my good and Your glory. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.