Joy Flows 11/21/18

21 November 2018 – Joy Flows - Verse for the Day by Dorothy & Tony

Philippians 1:3-4 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy." 

Philippians 1/6 "Being confident of this very thing, that He which has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." 

I like the commentary to share in my own words.  Joy is very important part of our salvation in Christ.  It is an inner peace and delight in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and in the blessing that flows from our relationship with them.

The Scripture teaching about joy includes the following:

1) Joy is having partners, friends or companions with the salvation God provides in Christ and with God’s Words.

2) Joy is delighted in God’s nearness.

3) Joy flows from God as a gift of the Spirit. Therefore, it does not come to us automatically, but is experienced only as we keep an abiding relationship with Christ.

4) Our joy becomes greater when the Holy Spirit mediates a deep sense of the presence and nearness of God in our lives.

5) Jesus taught that the fullness of joy is connected to our abiding in His Word, loving others, and obeying His commandments.

Dorothy: What does this means to me? I’m learning something that I never thought about joy itself.  I checked the technology Bible and I was surprised to see 191 theme on joy.  I might as well study them as time goes on.

Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, I pray for my friends and my families that You would bless them and I thank You for them. I thank You that You have touched them with healing power flows from You. And also I pray for the joy that will flow into their spirits that they would know that it was Your touch of love. I pray for those who lost their home and loved ones that You would comfort them.  May Your love flows through the volunteers who are helping them tremendously. I thank You for the works that You are doing inside of us to grow in Christ and His Words of wisdom. In Jesus’ name. Amen!

Song: The Joy of the Lord

The joy of the Lord is my strength

And He is my life.

The joy of the Lord is my strength

And He is my life.

He giveth me the victory

When my heart is filled with praises to Thee.

The joy of the Lord is my strength.

And He is my life.

(Inspiring Choruses)

May the Lord bless you today!

Dorothy

Press on 11/19/18

18 Nov. 2018 - Press On - Verse for Today by Dorothy and Tony Callies
Philippians 3:14 "I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which 
God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." (NIV)

The apostle Paul wrote to a group of followers of Christ in Philippi with 
the words of encouragement to take hold of that which Jesus has called us
to do.  Every day, in our ordinary duties, it's easy to get discouraged when
it becomes a daily grind. But keep in mind, we are moving toward "the
heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus is calling us"
(Phil. 3:14 NLT). 

Prayer: Dear Lord, when I get discouraged, help me to keep pressing on,
looking ahead to when I will be with You forever. In Jesus' name. Amen!

May the Lord bless you today!
Dorothy and Tony 

Look at Me 10/7/18

Oct. 7, 2018 - Look at Me
Personal Journal by Dorothy Callies

Psalm 119:132
NCV: Look at me  and have mercy on
me as You do for those who love You.

Oct. 9, 2018 - I Call on You
See Fresh Manna on Oct. 9, 2018

Psalm 17:8 
NKJV: I call on You, My God, for You
will answer me; turn Your ear to me
and hear my prayer. 

Restore unto Me 10/5/18

Oct. 5, 2018 - Restore unto Me - Personal Journal

Psalm 51:12
Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation;
and uphold me with Thy free spirit. 

NCV: Give me back the joy of Thy salvation.
Keep me strong by giving me a willing spirit.

Prayer: Thank you, Lord for restore the joy
of Thy saving grace and thank You for lifting
me up and keep me strong through Your
Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name. Amen 

Uphold Me 10/3/18

Oct. 3, 2018 Uphold Me - Personal Journal

Psalm 119:116 
KJV: Uphold me according to Thy Word that I may 
live and let me not be ashamed of my hope. 

NCV: Support me as You promised so I can live.  
Don't let me be embarrassed because of my hopes. 

Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for supporting me
as You promised so I can live.  Let me not become
ashamed because I keep my hope in You and Your
Word.  Your Word is established forever so I trust
in You. In Jesus' name. Amen.  

I Call on You 9/26/18

September 26 2018 I call on You

Personal Journal by Dorothy Callies

Psalm 17:6 NKJV

“I call on You, my God, for You will answer me;

turn Your ear to me and Hear my prayer.”

David, the singer-poet of Israel called upon God.

God is the One we trust with our lives every day.

God gives us peace and assurance every day.

God is our safe place every day.

Song: Every Day with Jesus

Every day with Jesus

Is sweeter than the day before.

Every day with Jesus,

I love Him more and more.

Jesus saves and keeps me,

And He’s the One I'm waiting for.

Every day with Jesus,

Is sweeter than the day before.

[Inspiring Choruses]

Soul Glorifies God 9/22/18

Sept 22 2018 Personal Journal by Dorothy Callies 

“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.

Luke 1:46-47 NKJV ….

“For the Mighty One has done great things for me.” (vv.46-49).

Daily Bread – Dec. 15, 2018 reads:  Mary thank God because she recognize that her daily provision comes from His hand (V.53). Let us recounting the great things God has done for us because it is a way to express praise and can lead us to rejoice. 

Song: Rejoice, the Lord is King

Rejoice the Lord is King,

Your Lord and King adore!

Rejoice, give thanks and sing,

And triumph evermore!

Lift up your heart, lift up your voice!

Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

(Charles Wesley)

Stir Up 8/12/18

Hebrews 10:24 kjv: "And let us consider one another to *provoke unto love and to good works."  *Provoke=Call forth, stir up.

NKJV: Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good work.  NCV:  Let us think about each other and help each other to show love and do good deeds. 

AMP: Hebrews 10:23
"So let us seize and hold fast and retrain (to keep in possession or use) without wavering the hope we cherish and confess, and our acknowledgment of it, for He Who promised is reliable (for sure) and faithful to His Word." 

AMP: Hebrews 10:24
 "And let us consider and give attentive, continuous care to watching over one another, studying how we may stir up (stimulate and incite) to love and helpful deeds and noble activities."

Personal Journal from Dorothy Callies
Sept. 12, 2018 

Friend 8/8/18

Psalm 119:76 - I interpret this: 
Lord, I pray to You, You are merciful and kindness.  These are my comfort as You have promised Your Word to me as Your friend, not as a servant. 

Jesus said in John 15:13-17 NCV
"The greatest love a person can show is to die for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you.  I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know what is doing.  But I call you, friends, because I have made known to you everything I heard from My Father.

You did not choose Me; I chose you.  And I gave you this work: to go and produce fruit that will last.  Then the Father will give you anything you ask for in My name.  This is My command:  Love each other."

Personal Journal from Dorothy Callies
Sept. 8, 2018 

It Is Good! 9/3/18

Psalm 119:71 "It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn Thy statutes."
NCV: It was good for me to suffer so I would learn Your demands.

This verse impressed me. Why?  It took suffering to learn His Laws, His Words and His demands.  This is what make me want to write His famous chapter 119 of the greatest Psalm.

 Quote from devotion says: Psalm 119 celebrates the POWER and NECESSITY of God's Words in our lives.  It lights our path (v. 105), revives our souls (v. 107), and guards our steps (v.110). 

Through the Scriptures we find wisdom, guidance, life and joy.  Psalm 119:111 "Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

From personal Journal of Dorothy Callies 
September 3, 2018 

Everything is Possible 8/31/18

Mark 9:23 "Everything is possible for one who believes." 

Prayer: Thank you, Lord for hearing all the prayers. I believe that
you are working inside of our lives to be like Your Son, Jesus. I 
bless You, and bless You and bless You again. In Jesus' name. Amen!

Trust in Him 8/21/18

Psalm 62:8 "Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him: God is a refuge for us." 

Psalm 62:8 NCV "People, trust God att the time.  Tell Him all your problems, because God is our protection." 

 

Hear My Prayer 4

Prayer of the afflicted, when David, the Psalmist, is overwhelmed, and pour out his complaint before the Lord. 
 

Psalm 102:1-2  “Hear my prayer , O LORD, and let my cry come unto Thee. V2. Hide not Thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline thine ear unto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily.”  NCV: Lord, listen to my prayer: let my cry for help come to You. V2. Do not hide from me in my time of trouble.  Pay attention to me.  When I cry for help, answer me quickly.”

Psalm 143:1 “Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplication (need), in Thy faithfulness answer me, and in Thy righteousness.”  NCV: Lord, hear my prayer; listen to my cry for mercy. Answer me because You are loyal and good.

Proverbs 15:29 NCV: The Lord does not listen to the wicked but He hears the prayers of those who do right.  KJV: The Lord is far from the wicked; but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

End of technology’s collection lists on “Hear my prayer.”

Hear My Prayer 3

Psalm 69:13 “But as for me, my prayer is unto Thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time: O GOD, in the multitude of Thy mercy hear me, in the truth of Thy salvation.”

NCV: “But I pray to you, LORD, for favor.  God, because of Your great love, answer me.  You are truly able to save.”

Psalm 84:8 “O LORD GOD of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O GOD of Jacob.”

NCV: “LORD GOD ALL-POWERFUL, hear my prayer; GOD of Jacob, listen to me.”

Hear My Prayer 2

Psalm 66:19-20 KJV "But verily GOD hath heard me, He hath attended to the voice of my prayer.  v.20 Blessed be GOD, which has not turned away my prayer, nor His mercy from me."
Psalm 66:19-20 NCV "But GOD has listened;  HE has heard my prayer.  v.20 Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or hold back His love from me." 

Dorothy:  This is the most encouragement words I have ever read.  Just to know that His Word tells me that God has heard my prayer and I hold on to that strongly in Jesus' name. 

May the Lord bless you today!!!!!

Hear My Prayer Verses

Psalm 4:1 "Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness, Thou has enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer (KJV). 

Psalm 5:3 "My voice Thou shalt hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning I will direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up" (KJV).

Psalm 6:9 "The LORD has heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer,"

Psalm 17:1 KJV: "Hear the right, O LORD, attend to my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips."  NCV: "Lord, hear me begging for fairness; listen to my cry for help.  Pay attention to my prayer, because I speak the truth." 

Psalm 39:12 KJV: "Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not Thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with Thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were."
NCV: "LORD, hear my prayer, and listen to my cry.  Do not ignore my tears.  I am like a visitor with You.  Like my ancestors, I'm only here a short time." 

Psalm 54:2 "Hear my prayer, O GOD, give ear to the words of my mouth."

Psalm 55:17 "Evening, and morning, and at noon, I will pray, and cry aloud: and He shall  hear my voice." 

Psalm 61:1 "Hear my cry, O God, attend unto my prayer." 
Psalm 64:1 "Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy."
Psalm 65:2 " O Thou that hear prayer, unto Thee shall all flesh come."

Note: I just "caught up" day to day verse and there's more to come. When I don't see answer to prayer yet, I uses this for prayer time.

Dorothy Callies
August 11, 2018 

News 6/1/18

  June 1, 2018 – Updated News for Tony Callies

          Psalm 50:23 " Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me . . . " 

This was last November 2017 news about Tony was able to climb downstairs with 8 steps by himself and also climb upstairs sometimes by himself and sometimes need a person to lean on.  Prayer need is for Tony to be able to exercise his hip to become strong as well as his right arm and shoulder. He shows some improvement. So we thank God for His strengthen and healing power upon Tony and also upon those prayer partners. Thank you for continue to pray. Dorothy