Dear Ones,
Hope you have a great day. Al is meeting with Mark and going out for an early breakfast and Andrea is coming here for our time together.Emoji My wound is beginning to heal and looking so much better so thank you all for your prayers.
Devotions from Judy’s heart
How much time do we waste every day? Do we live aimlessly and lose track of time as we scroll on our devices and play endless games? There is a better way! We can live with purpose, make good choices, and live a fruitful life. I read from Ephesians 5 today where Paul says to figure out what will please God and do it. He goes on to say, “Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people).”

Why do we waste time on useless things that leave us empty when we can do things that have purpose or meaningful things for others? Maybe we have areas in our lives that we need to renounce, and the Holy Spirit is only too willing to reveal these areas so we might ask the Lord to cleanse us. Strongholds may need to be broken, so we don’t keep repeating sinful behavior. In John Eldredge’s book, The Utter Relief of Holiness, he shares prayers that you may want to pray if you are battling things in your life and want to get set free.

“Lord, forgive me for giving place in my heart to resentment, to lust, to alcohol…..(whatever it is for you) Forgive me for giving place in my life to resignation and self-reproach and shame, to fear and doubt and control. I renounce it now. Come, Jesus Christ, and take your rightful place in my heart and in my life here. Come and set me free here, in these very places. I plead your blood over these sins and I break every hold I gave my enemy here, in the name of Jesus Christ.”

Then comes the healing. Jesus can heal any wound we have, restore our soul and even heal the memory of what has happened in the past. Invite the Lord to come heal you and comfort you, as you open up your heart to His love. He will give you “beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” (Isaiah 61:3)

Challenge for today: Make Psalm 143:10 your prayer, “Teach me how to live to please you, because you are my God. Lead me by your blessed Spirit into cleared and level pastureland.”
Blessings on your day and prayers and love, Judy