Month: August 2025

Have you ever thought about what you would do when you meet Jesus? There is a song, by MercyMe

“I can only imagine

What it will be like

When I walk by Your side

I can only imagine

What my eyes would see

When Your face is before me

I can only imagine

Surrounded by Your glory

What will my heart feel?

Will I dance for You Jesus

Or in awe of You be still?

Will I stand in Your presence

Or to my knees, will I fall?

Will I sing hallelujah?

Will I be able to speak at all?

I can only imagine” Mercy Me song

—Please take a moment & think about these words, what will you do when you meet Him?  I just want to take a minute to remind us that everyday we have the opportunity to meet Him! There are so many ways that we can develop these caring traits in our everyday relationships! 

Eph 5:25-26 (ESV) Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her… Isaiah 62:5 For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your sons marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you. Eph 5:1-2 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. — Thru it all Love is still the Key! Time is of the essence, spend your days loving each other as Christ loved the church & when He returns He will in fact know us!

Ye though I walk thru the valley of the shadow of death! Have you ever been like this or do you feel all alone, hurting with pain, or lost in thought, wondering where God is? Whether we know it or not, God is speaking to us every step of the way, bringing us closer & closer to Himself! He truly loves us & has the patience to wait on us! Just knowing what He has planned for us! 

Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV) The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.

Romans 8:1-2 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin & death.

Don’t forget, He knit us together in our mother’s womb! 

Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong & courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will NEVER leave you NOR forsake you. Love Mel

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, & he will flee from you.  Eph 6:11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Col 1:13-14 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness & transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in  whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Rom 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under our feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with us.

—Satan’s plan was  for sin & brokenness to destroy us, his designs are powerless, & suffering can’t  have the final word. For the grace of Christ is with us  along with redemption & forgiveness of sin. Hallelujah! Love Mel

1John 4:14 (ESV) We have seen & testify that the Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world. 1 John 2:2 He is the propitiation for our sins, & not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.  Isaiah 43:11 (NASB) I, even I, am the Lord, & there is no savior besides Me. 2 Sam 22:18 He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.  Isaiah 33:22 For the Lord is our judge, The Lord is our lawgiver, The Lord is our king; He will save us.  Psalm 50:15 Call on Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, & you will honor Me. —We have a savior who purchased redemption for us. There is hope in that “Old rugged Cross”. He is stronger than Satan! And He will save us! Love Mel

Prayer is an act of worship, a means of seeking guidance, & a way to express gratitude & petition. —Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, & it will be yours. James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another & pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. Phil 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer & supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Col 4:2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Mark 1:35 Rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He departed & went out to a desolate place, & there He prayed. — When we realize the importance of prayer, we could see the world change for the best & never leave the house! Pray, Pray, Pray. Love Mel