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Realizing the need to be directed by the LORD, I prayed for Him to set out a path for me and He quickly and most compassionately reminded me He has already given me the promise that He will direct my way.  Not only has He promised to direct my way but He said it would be His absolute delight to do so.  See! says so right here!

Psalm 37: 21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delighteth in his way.

via Psalm 37:22-24 KJ21 – for such as are blessed by Him shall – Bible Gateway.

So what’s the problem?

Me!

I was going to say I have the hard part – following. But actually that is not the truth. The truth is the hard part is DECIDING to follow. And it is not just a one time decision – pity! Because I like once and for all decisions that need no maintenance. However, I only know of ONE such decision: Salvation.  And you know the reason it’s a once and for all decision? Because I am not the one responsible for maintaining it — HE is! And HE has already promised HE will – no worry there!

But for all the steps from the Cross to Heaven? Well, that’s my DECISION and the ONLY safe and sane one to make is to FOLLOW. And you know what? Once I decide to follow a particular ordered step, following is a far, far, far easier path than not following.

Anybody know what I mean?

Anybody encouraged by this besides me?

Anybody out there need to take heart and make some decisions today to follow a prescribed order?

Ephesians 2:7-9

Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)

7 in order to exhibit in the ages to come how infinitely rich is his grace, how great is his kindness toward us who are united with the Messiah Yeshua.

8 For you have been delivered by grace through trusting, and even this is not your accomplishment but God’s gift.

9 You were not delivered by your own actions; therefore no one should boast.

via Ephesians 2:7-9 CJB – in order to exhibit in the ages to come – Bible Gateway.

John 3:16

Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)

16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only and unique Son, so that everyone who trusts in him may have eternal life, instead of being utterly destroyed.

via John 3:16 CJB – “For God so loved the world that he – Bible Gateway.

John 3:16

King James Version (KJV)

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

via John 3:16 KJV – For God so loved the world, that he – Bible Gateway.

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Our Bradford Exchange catalog came yesterday. It is a tribute to Thomas Kinkade. It is filled with items displaying his beautiful work.  I have enjoyed Kinkade’s work for many years – I was saddened when he died in April of this year.  But I’m off point.

The catalog is filled with items to purchase and, yes, the promotion of Christmas is predominant. And in all the predominance JESUS gets one page. One page! And whose birthday is Christmas supposed to be? And so I have been singing a song this morning. Let me share it with you.

But today is not Christmas. Today we do not officially celebrate the birth of our Savior – but we should!

In fact, celebrating that JESUS is would make Isabel’s birthday all the more fun!  She is the big 10 today!  So today is a day of celebrating.

For sure. For sure. Each of us has something we can celebrate today.

So today’s challenge: What are you celebrating today?

John 3:16    21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

via John 3:16 KJ21 – “For God so loved the world that – Bible Gateway.

Thank You, JESUS, for coming for me! Thank You for abiding forever for me.  I love You, LORD. And, ABBA, thank You, for ten years ago today. The birth of joy to this family. It is my heart’s desire that all her days she lives to give You glory. That she grows to be a godly woman, a woman with kindness on her lips and deeds of good walked out with feet bearing Your Gospel and hands helping the poor and the lost.  And not just Isabel but all of us who have received You as LORD and Savior. Make it so, LORD. Make it so.

We have the God-given Right to do right in this wrong World,

A Quick Hello, Guests

R U B.A.D.

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This came to me via email today and since I have not written a post for today, thought I’d share it.

It is the best description of BAD I think I have ever read.  I am glad to be BAD. How about you?

John 3:16-17
21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
via John 3:16-17 KJ21 – “For God so loved the world that – Bible Gateway.

While shopping at a local mall,  I spotted a man with an acronym on his shirt that had B.A.D. Me, being the person that I am (curious), stopped the man and asked, “What does B.A.D. stand for?” And trust me, you’ll be amazed at what his response was.

He replied, B.A.D. stands for: “Blessed And Delivered.” That thought stuck with me as I finished doing my shopping that day. So, I came up with a little advice for you today.

(1) When the enemy tries to attack you, just remember that you are B.A.D.!

(2) When things don’t seem to be going right on your job, just remember that you are B.A.D.!

(3) When things are not looking good in your marriage,/relationships, just remember that you are B.A.D.!

(4) When folks scandalize your name, just remember that you are B.A.D.!

(5)  When health challenges seem to overtake your body, just remember that you are B.A.D.!

(6) When the spirit of depression tries to overtake your mind, just remember that you are B.A.D.!

(7) When your have more month than money, just remember that you are B.A.D.!

(8) When your mode of transportation is not working right, just remember that you are B.A.D.!

(9) When the spirit of grief tries to paralyze you, just remember that you are B.A.D.!

(10)… And  when you wake up in the morning to a brand new day, just shout to the heavens…
Hallelujah! I AM B.A.D.!!!!!!!!!

“BLESSED AND DELIVERED.

I Corinthians 13
New American Standard Bible
12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known.
13 But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.
via I cor 13 NASB – The Excellence of Love – If I speak – Bible Gateway.

Daniel 3
New American Standard
28 Nebuchadnezzar responded and said, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who put their trust in Him, violating the king’s command, and yielded up their bodies so as not to serve or worship any god except their own God.
via Daniel 3:27-29 NASB – The satraps, the prefects, the – Bible Gateway.

Blessed and Delivered,