Good Morning GEMS!
I will praise Him in the morning and in the afternoon; and continue through the evening and underneath the moon. He is worthy of our praise and to Him I will sing; with joy and love in my heart to my Lord, my Savior, my King!
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 43: V 3: Guidance-Studying God's truth leads us to make choices in line with His will. His light either blesses or redirects our choices.
Reading and studying the Word of God brings so many blessings and life lessons for us! His truth sets us free! There is hope and strength in Him as we go through our day to day. He cares for us! He wants to be near you and help with everything - the small as well as the big. He sometimes even carries us through the rough spots!
There are many times when I don't understand things happening around me and to me, but I have put my trust in Jesus and He knows my every step, my every thought, and how much I love Him. I am still "under construction" and I long for the day that He will complete His work in me and I will go HOME and praise Him forever.
Please direct my steps today Lord! May I make the right choices and share Your Good News with those that are in my path! I love you Lord!
Have a great Thursday!
Love and prayers,
Cheri Lynn
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Wednesday, July 6th - Psalm 42
Good Morning!
We made it back home yesterday afternoon and will try to get back to a normal routine again today. I still don't have a phone and that has been very hard, but hopefully that will change today or tomorrow. :o)
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 42: If we focus on our problems, they become our "drink" - but we stay thirsty. Only by focusing on God do we get our "Thirst" quenched.
As I read this Psalm this morning I was taken back to my high school years when I first started playing the guitar. This Psalm had been put to music and it was so much fun to play and sing. It was one of my favorites and I loved what it said; "As the deer pants for water, so my soul longs for You!"
We cannot do this on our own! Without Jesus, we will always be searching for something more and will always be disappointed. We run to Him with everything and He listens, comforts and He cares! In Him we are satisfied!
The psalmist prays in verse 8 "to the God of my life". I claim that prayer and pray: "Father God, the God of my life, I long for You. I ask that You lead my day with Your love so that I know who to approach and share with, how to handle difficult situations, how to shine for You wherever I might be. Tonight as I pillow my head, may Your song of peace, grace, strength, comfort, and love be with me. May I rest in You and be re-energized to go out tomorrow and share Your Gospel to those who do not know! I love You! In Jesus' name - Amen!"
Put your hope in God for He is the One that will quench your thirst!
Have a great day and remember that we are praying for you! We love you!
Blessings!
Cheri Lynn
We made it back home yesterday afternoon and will try to get back to a normal routine again today. I still don't have a phone and that has been very hard, but hopefully that will change today or tomorrow. :o)
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 42: If we focus on our problems, they become our "drink" - but we stay thirsty. Only by focusing on God do we get our "Thirst" quenched.
As I read this Psalm this morning I was taken back to my high school years when I first started playing the guitar. This Psalm had been put to music and it was so much fun to play and sing. It was one of my favorites and I loved what it said; "As the deer pants for water, so my soul longs for You!"
We cannot do this on our own! Without Jesus, we will always be searching for something more and will always be disappointed. We run to Him with everything and He listens, comforts and He cares! In Him we are satisfied!
The psalmist prays in verse 8 "to the God of my life". I claim that prayer and pray: "Father God, the God of my life, I long for You. I ask that You lead my day with Your love so that I know who to approach and share with, how to handle difficult situations, how to shine for You wherever I might be. Tonight as I pillow my head, may Your song of peace, grace, strength, comfort, and love be with me. May I rest in You and be re-energized to go out tomorrow and share Your Gospel to those who do not know! I love You! In Jesus' name - Amen!"
Put your hope in God for He is the One that will quench your thirst!
Have a great day and remember that we are praying for you! We love you!
Blessings!
Cheri Lynn
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Tuesday, July 5th - Psalm 41
Good Morning GEMS!
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 41: Even if we are sick or feel persecuted, God is mercifully always at our side. Praise be to the Lord-from everlasting to everlasting.
This first verse talks about taking care of the weak or the poor. I think about all the blessings we have in our lives and how sharing just a portion with those less fortunate is not very hard. Our food pantry at Eastview is a good example of service to those in need.
God always provides and is always present! He cares for us!
No matter the circumstances, we can praise the Lord. He is our Deliverer! He is merciful! We can enter His presence and praise and make our requests known. He hears and He answers!
Praises be His - today, tomorrow and forever!
I would ask for your prayers as the kids and I travel back to Illinois today! It has been a great mini-vacation (even though my phone took a swim) and a good time with family! I will talk to you tomorrow from home! God Bless! Have a great day!
Cheri Lynn
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 41: Even if we are sick or feel persecuted, God is mercifully always at our side. Praise be to the Lord-from everlasting to everlasting.
This first verse talks about taking care of the weak or the poor. I think about all the blessings we have in our lives and how sharing just a portion with those less fortunate is not very hard. Our food pantry at Eastview is a good example of service to those in need.
God always provides and is always present! He cares for us!
No matter the circumstances, we can praise the Lord. He is our Deliverer! He is merciful! We can enter His presence and praise and make our requests known. He hears and He answers!
Praises be His - today, tomorrow and forever!
I would ask for your prayers as the kids and I travel back to Illinois today! It has been a great mini-vacation (even though my phone took a swim) and a good time with family! I will talk to you tomorrow from home! God Bless! Have a great day!
Cheri Lynn
Monday, July 4, 2011
Monday, July 4th - Psalm 40
Happy Independence Day!
I hope everyone will enjoy this holiday as we celebrate our freedom! In church yesterday the minister was using the mini series, "John Adams" to discuss the freedom we have as a country, but even more so the freedom we have in Christ Jesus. We have such a privilege here in the USA to be able to share freely with others the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In Him, Jesus, we are free!
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries:Psalm 40:As you wait on the Lord, think, "What great things has God done for me?" Use your American freedom to share God's love with others.
"The Lord be exalted!" Praises to His name! How truly blessed we are! God has given us so much and continues to pour His blessings on us daily. This is a Psalm of praise and of thanksgiving as you read each verse. God hears our prayers and petitions and answers!
As we have talked before, His answers may be immediate and/or may be wait; may be yes or no, but He answers!
I was reminded of our discussion in James as I read the first verse: "I waited patiently for the Lord..." Patience isn't always easy, but it always pays off! He has provided salvation - He has lifted us out of our sin, forgiven us, and given us the hope and assurance of life eternal with Him. "He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God." vs 3
We become a new creation when we accept Him as our personal Lord and Savior and obey Him in Christian baptism - we die to the old and arise as a NEW creation, having had our sins washed away.
Look at verse 5: "Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare." I remember the old hymn, "Count Your Blessings name them one by one" and I cannot name every one! HE takes care of me in every way, He is my Rock, He is my refuge, He is my strength, He is my salvation - my Savior, my Friend, my Lord!
As I read on I agree and declare with the psalmist, "Here I am...I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart." vs 7,8 I will speak His name and share His Gospel wherever I may go, with whomever I come in contact with, and continue to live in Him as He lives in me!
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all!
"God Bless America, land that I love; stand beside her and guide her, through the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam; God Bless America - my home sweet home."
Have a great 4th of July! Enjoy the freedom that we have in this great country! Remember the freedom that we have in Christ! Count your blessings and share them with others!
Love and prayers,
Cheri Lynn
I hope everyone will enjoy this holiday as we celebrate our freedom! In church yesterday the minister was using the mini series, "John Adams" to discuss the freedom we have as a country, but even more so the freedom we have in Christ Jesus. We have such a privilege here in the USA to be able to share freely with others the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In Him, Jesus, we are free!
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries:Psalm 40:As you wait on the Lord, think, "What great things has God done for me?" Use your American freedom to share God's love with others.
"The Lord be exalted!" Praises to His name! How truly blessed we are! God has given us so much and continues to pour His blessings on us daily. This is a Psalm of praise and of thanksgiving as you read each verse. God hears our prayers and petitions and answers!
As we have talked before, His answers may be immediate and/or may be wait; may be yes or no, but He answers!
I was reminded of our discussion in James as I read the first verse: "I waited patiently for the Lord..." Patience isn't always easy, but it always pays off! He has provided salvation - He has lifted us out of our sin, forgiven us, and given us the hope and assurance of life eternal with Him. "He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God." vs 3
We become a new creation when we accept Him as our personal Lord and Savior and obey Him in Christian baptism - we die to the old and arise as a NEW creation, having had our sins washed away.
Look at verse 5: "Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare." I remember the old hymn, "Count Your Blessings name them one by one" and I cannot name every one! HE takes care of me in every way, He is my Rock, He is my refuge, He is my strength, He is my salvation - my Savior, my Friend, my Lord!
As I read on I agree and declare with the psalmist, "Here I am...I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart." vs 7,8 I will speak His name and share His Gospel wherever I may go, with whomever I come in contact with, and continue to live in Him as He lives in me!
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all!
"God Bless America, land that I love; stand beside her and guide her, through the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam; God Bless America - my home sweet home."
Have a great 4th of July! Enjoy the freedom that we have in this great country! Remember the freedom that we have in Christ! Count your blessings and share them with others!
Love and prayers,
Cheri Lynn
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Sunday, July 3rd - Psalm 39
Good Morning GEMS,
Well, this morning is a little different in that I didn't receive Lisa's tweet on my phone! My Blackberry decided to take a swim in the Lake yesterday and so I am without my phone! Talk about being lost! :o( I will have to get it replaced when I get back home, but it is tough as I realize how much I have come to depend on it! Maybe this is a good thing?
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 39: It's really unspiritual to complain about your life, right? No, but it does matter to WHOM you complain. Go to God and Godly people.
Our conversation last night around the supper table kind of related to this subject. We weren't necessarily complaining about our lives, but wondering why certain trials and hurts had happened in our family. My sister was saying how much a song speaks to her about this - "Blessings" by Laura Story. Seeing the miracles and blessings in things around us, and sometimes through tears of sadness yet we see how positive it affected someone else. The comment was made that sometimes the blessing is not for us, but we are used to bless someone else. My Mom talked about her first breast surgery and how she was calm and relaxed because she felt the "blanket" of prayer over her. The nurse came in and asked, "You are lying here getting ready for surgery that may change your life forever and yet you are smiling and relaxed - How is that possible?" My Mom went on to share the Gospel with that nurse and the seed was planted.
There are some things that we may experience that we will never know why they happened until we get to heaven, but we make it through not by complaining to others, but running to God and His people. He is our refuge and our strength!
I praise the Lord today for another opportunity to live another day and embrace the challenges that come my way. May I see those that need to hear about my Savior; may I speak His love to those I meet; and may I hear and feel His promptings to share with each one! HE is my strength and HE is my Rock! I will run to Him and bask in His goodness and love!
Have a wonderful Sunday as you worship our Lord and Savior - Jesus!
Love and prayers!
Cheri Lynn
Well, this morning is a little different in that I didn't receive Lisa's tweet on my phone! My Blackberry decided to take a swim in the Lake yesterday and so I am without my phone! Talk about being lost! :o( I will have to get it replaced when I get back home, but it is tough as I realize how much I have come to depend on it! Maybe this is a good thing?
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 39: It's really unspiritual to complain about your life, right? No, but it does matter to WHOM you complain. Go to God and Godly people.
Our conversation last night around the supper table kind of related to this subject. We weren't necessarily complaining about our lives, but wondering why certain trials and hurts had happened in our family. My sister was saying how much a song speaks to her about this - "Blessings" by Laura Story. Seeing the miracles and blessings in things around us, and sometimes through tears of sadness yet we see how positive it affected someone else. The comment was made that sometimes the blessing is not for us, but we are used to bless someone else. My Mom talked about her first breast surgery and how she was calm and relaxed because she felt the "blanket" of prayer over her. The nurse came in and asked, "You are lying here getting ready for surgery that may change your life forever and yet you are smiling and relaxed - How is that possible?" My Mom went on to share the Gospel with that nurse and the seed was planted.
There are some things that we may experience that we will never know why they happened until we get to heaven, but we make it through not by complaining to others, but running to God and His people. He is our refuge and our strength!
I praise the Lord today for another opportunity to live another day and embrace the challenges that come my way. May I see those that need to hear about my Savior; may I speak His love to those I meet; and may I hear and feel His promptings to share with each one! HE is my strength and HE is my Rock! I will run to Him and bask in His goodness and love!
Have a wonderful Sunday as you worship our Lord and Savior - Jesus!
Love and prayers!
Cheri Lynn
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Saturday, July 2nd - Psalm 38
Good Morning GEMS!
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 38: David knew God physically afflicted him because of his sin. Not all illness is a punishment, but pain should drive us to The Healer.
David paints a pretty vivid picture of his physical affliction. He knew it had come from God as punishment for his sin, but he still poured out his feelings of guilt, despair, and pain to the Father. As Lisa said in her tweet, not all illness is a punishment, but it should drive us to The Healer - the Father - The Great Physician.
Whether it be physical pain, mental pain or spiritual pain, we should always seek God's help. HE is always ready to listen and to help! David confessed his sin and asked for the Lord's help and healing. We too need to come before the Lord and confess our sins and ask for forgiveness, healing and help.
As our personal relationship with Jesus continues to grow and become stronger, we run to Him to confess and talk over thoughts and feelings and pain and hurts. We don't always understand His answers, but are confident that HE listens and hears and answers!
Speaking from experience, it is really hard sometimes, but HE is with us every hour, every day, every week, and always. I can talk to Him and cry out to Him and He hears me! I seek to learn and grow from trials and use them to become stronger in my daily walk. As I have said before, I am growing every day and long to be like Him in all that I say and do, but realize that He is still working in me and I cannot do it alone. I am a work in progress! Praises to His Name!
We are praying for you! Please let us know if you have specific requests that you would like us to lift before the Father. Enjoy your Saturday!
Love and Prayers!
Cheri Lynn
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 38: David knew God physically afflicted him because of his sin. Not all illness is a punishment, but pain should drive us to The Healer.
David paints a pretty vivid picture of his physical affliction. He knew it had come from God as punishment for his sin, but he still poured out his feelings of guilt, despair, and pain to the Father. As Lisa said in her tweet, not all illness is a punishment, but it should drive us to The Healer - the Father - The Great Physician.
Whether it be physical pain, mental pain or spiritual pain, we should always seek God's help. HE is always ready to listen and to help! David confessed his sin and asked for the Lord's help and healing. We too need to come before the Lord and confess our sins and ask for forgiveness, healing and help.
As our personal relationship with Jesus continues to grow and become stronger, we run to Him to confess and talk over thoughts and feelings and pain and hurts. We don't always understand His answers, but are confident that HE listens and hears and answers!
Speaking from experience, it is really hard sometimes, but HE is with us every hour, every day, every week, and always. I can talk to Him and cry out to Him and He hears me! I seek to learn and grow from trials and use them to become stronger in my daily walk. As I have said before, I am growing every day and long to be like Him in all that I say and do, but realize that He is still working in me and I cannot do it alone. I am a work in progress! Praises to His Name!
We are praying for you! Please let us know if you have specific requests that you would like us to lift before the Father. Enjoy your Saturday!
Love and Prayers!
Cheri Lynn
Friday, July 1, 2011
Friday, July 1st - Psalm 37
Good Morning from Camdenton, Missouri!
Well, we got in last night and it was still around 92 degrees. It is already in the 80's this morning and suppose to hit 100 this afternoon with a heat index of 115 to 120! Guess we will be staying in or jumping in the Lake alot! :o)
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 37: Contrasts righteous and wicked people. Even when it seems like the wicked have it all, stay true. Ultimately, God's people "win".
Wow! This Psalm is packed full of promises and encouragement for us! Let's take a look at a few of the verses, starting with verse 4: "Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." He has our best interest in mind and will bless us. He created us and knows us inside and out and knows our spiritual desires and longings. I think this verse talks to spiritual desires as well as physical. What do you think? My spiritual desire to become more like Him each day is both spiritual and physical - as I talk the talk and walk the walk!
Look at verse 7: "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;". It is so hard sometimes to wait, let alone patiently! Didn't we discuss this in James? However, we know that if we wait patiently, great things come to be! HE is there for us - always! "Though we stumble we will not fall, for the Lord upholds us with his hand." (vs 24)
Take a look at verses 3-8, 11, 16-19, 23-24, 28-31, 34a, 39-40. Are you encouraged? I hope so! We have such an awesome Heavenly Father that loves us and takes care of us every step of the way and every minute of the day! Lean on Him - Trust Him - Love Him!
We still have to do our part and serve our risen Savior. Trust - Dwell - Commit - Be still - Refrain - Turn - Wait - Consider - Trust - these are all action words! We need to be in His Word daily, talk to Him about everything, share His Good News (Gospel) and have a relationship with Him! Let's dig in and go deeper!
I hope you have a great day on this first day of July! Enjoy yourselves and know that HE is watching over you and loves you with an unconditional love!
Love and prayers,
Cheri Lynn
Well, we got in last night and it was still around 92 degrees. It is already in the 80's this morning and suppose to hit 100 this afternoon with a heat index of 115 to 120! Guess we will be staying in or jumping in the Lake alot! :o)
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 37: Contrasts righteous and wicked people. Even when it seems like the wicked have it all, stay true. Ultimately, God's people "win".
Wow! This Psalm is packed full of promises and encouragement for us! Let's take a look at a few of the verses, starting with verse 4: "Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." He has our best interest in mind and will bless us. He created us and knows us inside and out and knows our spiritual desires and longings. I think this verse talks to spiritual desires as well as physical. What do you think? My spiritual desire to become more like Him each day is both spiritual and physical - as I talk the talk and walk the walk!
Look at verse 7: "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;". It is so hard sometimes to wait, let alone patiently! Didn't we discuss this in James? However, we know that if we wait patiently, great things come to be! HE is there for us - always! "Though we stumble we will not fall, for the Lord upholds us with his hand." (vs 24)
Take a look at verses 3-8, 11, 16-19, 23-24, 28-31, 34a, 39-40. Are you encouraged? I hope so! We have such an awesome Heavenly Father that loves us and takes care of us every step of the way and every minute of the day! Lean on Him - Trust Him - Love Him!
We still have to do our part and serve our risen Savior. Trust - Dwell - Commit - Be still - Refrain - Turn - Wait - Consider - Trust - these are all action words! We need to be in His Word daily, talk to Him about everything, share His Good News (Gospel) and have a relationship with Him! Let's dig in and go deeper!
I hope you have a great day on this first day of July! Enjoy yourselves and know that HE is watching over you and loves you with an unconditional love!
Love and prayers,
Cheri Lynn
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