Saving, Keeping Jesus

 

Jesus saves and He keeps me daily,

 He is my Lord and Saviour wholly,

Each day I will to love Him more dearly,

My life, I’ve surrendered to Him, fully.

 

Jesus, whose Name is above every name,

Loved me in spite of my sin, guilt and shame,

How can I refuse His free grace to claim?

O, may His sweet Spirit my life inflame.

 

Jesus, now with us in Holy Spirit,

Has love which knows no earthly limit,

How can I but to Him my life commit?

I will not, I cannot one grace forfeit.

 

Jesus, with You every day is sweeter,

For You’re my hope, my daily Redeemer,

Snatching me from the prowling deceiver,

Draw me to You Lord, closer and dearer.

 

Jesus will save you and He’ll keep you too,

I know, for I trust that this He will do,

As long as He is all in all to you,

He’ll save and keep you, for His Word is true.

Amen!

 

 

Ascension Sunday

 

May 17

ASCENSION SUNDAY – The physical ascension of Jesus was witnessed by His disciples. Jesus made it a most beautiful and memorable occasion for them as He took them to an outside place. There, with the eyes and ears of nature, witnessing this timeless event, Jesus, with lifted Hands blessed His disciples. His blessings continued as He ascended to heaven, out of their physical sight.  What a life-forever blessing. Faith allows us all who are His servants, to share in that ever-flowing Ascension blessing of Jesus.

 

Thank You Ascended Jesus, for blessing us without pause. Amen!

 

Read Luke 24: 50 - 53

 

 

Life's Vicissitudes

 

May 16

LIFE’S VICISSITUDES - When the vicissitudes of life are weighing you down, when fear is at the entrance of your door, just waiting to bulldoze itself in, look with constant, steady gaze on Jesus. Even when your words seem to fail you, when prayer seems out of your reach, let your mind linger heavily on the Son of God. He is present in Spirit and in Truth and will not let you be taken by the enemy. You do not have to see Him; He sees you.

 

In my utter weakness Lord, with blurry eyes even, I looked to You, my fortress and help and You helped me. Amen!

 

Read Psalm 30: 8 – 12

 

God Is With Us

 

May 15

GOD IS WITH US – God’s prophecy of the coming of Immanuel has been fulfilled. God is with us! Are we not abundantly blessed, because we too can boast most confidently in Immanuel, God with us? He is with us in His form and choosing. Let us bask in the beauty, power and grace of Jesus, the Living Word. Let us seek to realize, in us and in others, the presence of Jesus, Immanuel, God with us. Let us live the lives of those who know the ever living and ever working Spirit of God in us and around us.

 

God is with us! Indeed, God is with us! Holy Spirit, grant me the working faith to live this assurance with boldness and thanksgiving. Amen!

 

Read Matthew 1: 22 - 23

 

Ascended Jesus

 

May 14

ASCENDED JESUS – The Ascension and commemoration of the Risen Jesus, on this day, is celebrated by many believers. Jesus’ Ascension is of ongoing importance to our spiritual lives. It is because He went back to the Father in heaven, God, the Holy Spirit, could come in unprecedented power in the lives of believers. Without Jesus’ Ascension, there would be no day of Pentecost and no coming and receiving of the promised Gift of God. Pray the Father that Jesus has ascended in your heart, so that you may know the full indwelling of His Holy Spirit.

 

Ascend O gracious Lord, in my heart and soul that I may know Your dwelling, within. Amen!

 

Read John 16: 5 - 11

 

Keep Working

 

May 13

KEEP WORKING – Whatever you are doing for the Lord in His vineyard, however He is using you, do not give up. Whether you are given to do big or small deeds of service, be strong in the Lord. It is our Lord’s will that all who are tempted, all who are weak, all who are afraid, know His enabling Presence to cheer, guide and strengthen. Keep on working! The Lord is pleased with your willingness to be used by Him. 

 

May we, in stubborn faith know that because God is surely with us, we have the strength of His Spirit, and not the strength of the enemy called fear. Amen!

 

Read Haggai 2: 1 - 5

 

Light In Our Lives

 

May 12

LIGHT IN OUR LIVES - Has it really dawned upon you, the far-reaching light which was shed into our lives as Jesus’ believers, Jesus’ Church? Do you understand fully that Jesus wants us totally prepared as His Church, so that He will not have to be, in any way, ashamed of us? Remember, God’s Word is not just powerful, but it is truthful. All that the Word says about us, must be seen in us. All must see, without difficulty, Jesus, the Pure, True Light, shining in our lives.

 

Holy Spirit, make us true witnesses of Jesus, the Living Light. Amen!

 

Read Philippians 2: 14 – 16a

 

Prayer For Mothers

 

May 11

PRAYER FOR MOTHERS – Lord, look down upon them with Your good grace that they may know Your smiling face. When they must carry burdens great, we ask that they learn more with You to relate. In those times when they feel unappreciated, unloved, shunned and depreciated, please fill their hearts with Your comfort and peace. Grant them the grace of Your perfect release.

 

Father in heaven, thank You for mothers and others who nurture and discipline us. Amen!

 

 

Proverbs 29: 15

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mother

 

May 10

MOTHER – On this special day, celebrated as Mother’s Day, we give God thanks for all women - mothers, god-mothers, aunts, sisters, nieces and grandmothers down the line – who have played and continue to play exceptionally important roles in the lives of others. We especially think of those who seek to bring children up in the fear and admonition of the Lord. To these mothers and mother figures God has given a special privilege.

 

Father, we thank You for giving us mothers and others, who are good examples and role models for children. Amen!

 

Read 2 Timothy 1: 5