This is my first entry. I am the third Yahweh sister, one of the cords from a strand that is not easily broken. One of my " New Years resolutions" is to read the bible through. Already behind, I race to get caught up. God gently says to me, "slow down and hear what I have to say". How often do we get on our knees and cry out to God, begging Him to speak to us and to show us the way. Then we wait, going on with our frustrated and busy lives, but still not truly listening. God's answers and all the help we need are in His word. Are we taking the time to spend time with Him in His word? As said in one of my daily bible readings, " It is not life and its difficulties you have to conquer, only the self in you." Wow, how true. Often God has answered our prayers and has forgiven our sins, but it is us, our flesh, that will hold on to something. Today lets move on. Once we pray for forgiveness or lay our burdens at the cross.. Get up and go. Read your bible daily, pray without ceasing, and surround yourself with christian friends and family. Spend time with Him. Have you ever had a problem or something exciting to share? You call everyone you know and the phone is busy or they will not pick up the phone. I know when this happens to me I get mad or pout, "why can't my friends be there for me?". And then my heart softens as I hear God saying to me, "child I'm here. I want to know you and what makes you sad or happy. I am here for you". When you feel all alone, please know that you are not. God is there and believe it or not he wants our companionship. He loves us, unconditionally. Reach out to him today. I am. Right now. Father God, thank you for being there for me and allowing your son to die on the cross for me. I am important to you. I will go now and serve you. Keep me strong and focused on you. Amen.
Amy

Good morning. As this day begins, I pray for God's abundance of joy to overflow in your heart today. Whatever it is that you face, face it with the understanding that God's grace IS sufficient for what you will face today. It is new every morning. Study God's word today with a fresh eye on what it is He wants to teach you. Learn about God's love and mercy, His strength when you are weak, His call for your life. Ask God today to show you SOMETHING as you earnestly SEEK His face. Do not seek what God can do for you, but what you will do for Him. Seek His face and not His hands. Fasting and prayer time will bring you closer to the heart of God. You will begin to experience things and see things in a new way. Dare yourself to step out into the unknown life that God has for you. You WILL be blessed. God has so much for us to do; yet, we sit in our boxes of "home" and comfort not wanting to venture out into the unknown, the uncomfortable. Beloved one, God may have more joy for you in the uncomfortable places. Step out and see. Seek Him for His guidance today in what it is He has for your life, and be open. Open up your heart to a new season with the Lord. You will begin to hear from God and feel His joy overflowing, and excitement will show on your face, and then you will know that God is moving within your heart.

Wow, I just wanted to write a quick prayer for joy in your life today, but I pray that someone needed this today.

Be open today.

Jennifer