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DEAR GOD: Your Counsel Is My Fortress & Foundation~

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“Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.” –Proverbs 19:20-21

Commentary on Proverbs 19:20–21

“Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”

These verses speak to the quiet tension between human planning and divine wisdom. They invite a posture of humility—one that listens, receives, and surrenders.

🕊️ “Hear counsel, and receive instruction…”

This is more than advice—it is an invitation to transformation. To “hear” is to open the ears, but to “receive” is to open the heart. Instruction, especially when it corrects or redirects, can feel uncomfortable. Yet it is the very soil in which wisdom grows.

The phrase “that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end” reminds us that wisdom is not a moment—it is a journey. It is cultivated over time, through surrender, through listening, through the quiet acceptance of God’s shaping hand. This is especially comforting for those in seasons of transition, stewardship, or healing. Wisdom is not rushed—it is revealed.

💡 “There are many devices in a man’s heart…”

The heart is a workshop of plans, dreams, fears, and strategies. We map out futures, rehearse conversations, and weigh options. Some plans are noble, others reactive. But all are subject to the refining fire of divine counsel.

  • “Nevertheless, the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.” This is the anchor. Amid all our planning, it is God’s wisdom that endures. His counsel is not shaken by circumstance, emotion, or uncertainty. It stands.

This verse does not dismiss our plans—it sanctifies them. It invites us to hold our strategies loosely and our trust in God tightly. It reminds us that peace is not found in perfect planning, but in perfect surrender.

🙏 Prayer of Wisdom and Surrender

Holy One, Keeper of wisdom and Giver of peace,

We come with open hands and listening hearts. We acknowledge the many plans within us—the hopes we carry, the fears we face, the paths we’ve tried to map. We thank You for the gift of counsel, for the wisdom that comes not from striving, but from surrender.

Teach us to receive instruction with humility. Let Your Word be our compass, Your Spirit our guide. In every decision, every transition, every sacred routine, let Your counsel stand.

Refine our plans with Your presence. Anchor our hearts in Your truth. And let our latter days be marked by peace, clarity, and holy wisdom.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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DEAR GOD: Generations Continue In Your Name~

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“But from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” —
2 Timothy 3:15 (CSB)

The Light That Lingers: A Mother’s Legacy in the Word

There is a quiet power in a mother’s love—a sacred rhythm that begins in lullabies and lingers in legacy. She may not preach from pulpits, but her kitchen prayers and whispered scriptures shape eternity. Her hands may be weary, but they cradle the Word with reverence, planting seeds in the soul of her child.

As the child grows, the Word becomes their compass. The verses once tucked into lunchboxes now rise in boardrooms, classrooms, and quiet moments of decision. The child walks forward, not just with memory—but with mission. The light of the mother does not fade; it travels. It becomes the child’s own flame, illuminating paths she may never walk, reaching hearts she may never meet.

This is the beauty of generational faith: the Word does not end with one voice. It echoes. It continues. It multiplies.

Supporting Scriptures

  • Proverbs 22:6 — “Train up a child in the way he should go…”
  • Deuteronomy 6:6–7 — “Impress them on your children…”
  • Psalm 78:4 — “We will tell the next generation…”
  • Isaiah 59:21 — “My words… will not depart from your children…”
  • 3 John 1:4 — “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”

 Prayer

“LORD thank You for the sacred legacy of a mother’s love. For every whispered prayer, every verse spoken over sleepy heads, every moment of quiet teaching—may it bear fruit in generations to come. Let Your Word be the inheritance that never fades, the light that never dims. Bless every mother who sows in faith, and every child who walks in truth. In Jesus name, Amen.”

DEAR GOD: Your Plans & Love Are My Main Focus~

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“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” —
Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)

 

Do you sometimes feel like you wish you could really speak to Jesus at a gathering? I mean, we know that He has assured us, “where two or three are gathered, there I will be in the midst” – and of course we know that to be true.  However – sometimes the thought of Him sitting at a dinner with us, or sitting alongside us on a bench – would be beyond anything anyone can imagine, don’t you agree?  

We Have Victory Through Christ!

In the future – when we’re called home – we won’t have to imagine any longer, cause it will become a reality, one in which we can barely grasp in our human minds at this time. But suffice it to say, for the followers of Christ – it will be our “permanent home” one day.  Until such a day and time – how “do we speak to Jesus?”  How do we commune with Him?  Below is some of the ways to being “in touch” with Him:

  • Read His message/Word :  Communicating with Him this way is an intimate way of being “one” with Christ. We adhere to His doctrine, His gospel. And we hold fast to His promises.
  • Be an example: Representing Jesus in all facets of our lives. By showing compassion, understanding. Recognizing those in need, and helping. Promoting encouragement to others, while offering the Word offering seeds and wisdom.
  • Meditating: Sitting alone – praying quietly while “listening” actively for what He wishes to express to us. Sometimes, we need to sit and “listen.”  Without saying one words, or having one thought. Just our eyes and heart focused on Him.
  • Put Him First: By placing Him above all things, and everyone else – we are solidifying our love and trust and faith in Him and Him alone. Him first. Everything else second.

We Have Victory Through Christ!

Our life as it is – is truly just a temporary journey. We are here for a purpose, and the purpose of our life is according to His will.  We are here to do a job for the LORD and to carry ourselves as Christians, with respect for the Holy Spirit that resides in each one of us, and to “listen and act” according to that will and purpose so designed by the LORD for each one of us. 

We have Victory Through Christ!

When we encounter things of “this world” we can be jarred, albeit temporarily – because our LORD will carry us through and place us on the path of righteousness, when we are for Him, and with Him. And honestly – who would want to be on any other path than the one that leads straight to Him?  

We have Victory Through Christ!

So although many of us wonder, “what it would be like to sit with Jesus openly” -we know that is a distant reality one day – so for now – keep doing all according to His beautiful plan, and promote His glory, while staying faithful to Him with every single breath we breathe, each and every second of our days and nights!

We have Victory Through Christ!

“LORD- may we do all things according to Your plans, and Your will, show us the paths we should be walking upon, lead us to always performing Your will here on earth, and may we glorify You in all we say, do, and feel, in Jesus precious name, Amen.”

“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world…” 1 John 4:4 (KJV) 

DEAR GOD: Grafted Into Grace By Holding Us In Place~

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Jesus True VineJohn 15:5 “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”

🌿 Grafted Into Grace 🌿
Inspired by John 15:5 (KJV)

I love You, Lord, my Vine divine,
Your life flows deep through roots of mine.
No branch alone can stand or grow,
But grafted in, Your love I know.

You found me dry, with leaves grown thin,
Yet drew me close and pulled me in.
You healed my wounds, restored my frame,
And wrote upon my heart Your name.

I cling to You through storm and sun,
When days are bright or battles run.
Your Spirit whispers, soft and true,
“My child, I live and breathe in you.”

Each fruit I bear is not my own,
But proof that I am not alone.
Your mercy feeds my every leaf,
Your grace outshines my deepest grief.

When pruning comes, I will not fear,
For You are close, and always near.
You cut with care, You shape with love,
To lift my gaze to things above.

I love You, Lord, my soul’s delight,
You turn my ashes into light.
You grafted me with holy thread,
And raised me from the silent dead.

No earthly vine could hold me fast,
But Yours is strong, and built to last.
You wrap me in eternal ties,
And teach my heart to rise and rise.

I bloom because You chose me first,
You quenched my soul when I was thirst.
Now every breath and every song
Belongs to You, where I belong.

So let me dwell in sacred peace,
Where striving fades and doubts release.
Abiding in Your love so true,
Forever grafted, Lord, to You.

I love You, Lord, my Vine, my stay,
In You I walk the narrow way.
And when I reach the final shore,
I’ll cling to You forever more.

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“LORD- thank You For Your grace, thank You for being the Vine and for grafting me to You in place, I love You, may I forever more be planted and rooted in Your love, and may Your branches sustain me as I humbly serve You in all I do, now and always, in Jesus name, Amen.“

 

DEAR GOD: Thank You For Our Mom’s~

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  “As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.” — Isaiah 66:13 (KJV)

 

A mother’s love is one of the most profound illustrations of Christ’s unwavering devotion to His children. Her embrace carries warmth, her voice soothes fears, and her wisdom nurtures both body and soul. In many ways, motherhood mirrors the heart of Jesus, reflecting His tender compassion, His relentless pursuit of our well-being, and His sacrificial love.

The bond between a mother and child is not merely biological—it is spiritual, woven by the Creator into the fabric of life itself. Throughout scripture, we see the presence of mothers who embody faith, strength, and an enduring commitment to raising children in righteousness. From Hannah’s prayers for Samuel to Mary’s obedience in nurturing the Savior of the world, God has consistently used mothers as vessels of His divine purpose.

The nurturing hand of a mother is a living testimony to Christ’s love. Just as He comforts His people, a mother cradles her child through sickness, heartbreak, and moments of uncertainty, offering reassurance when the world feels overwhelming. A mother’s love does not falter with time—it endures, perseveres, and grows ever deeper, echoing the promise of God’s love that never fades.

Through sleepless nights, whispered prayers, and quiet sacrifices, mothers carry an immeasurable burden with joy in their hearts. This willingness to pour themselves out for the well-being of another is a direct reflection of the way Christ gave Himself on the cross—freely, wholly, and with unfathomable love. Just as Jesus intercedes for us, mothers continually lift their children before the Lord, praying for guidance, protection, and the strength to shape their children’s hearts with wisdom.

A godly mother imparts biblical truth, planting seeds of faith that bloom over time. Her gentle teaching echoes the words of Christ, instilling values of kindness, humility, and unwavering devotion to God. Even in moments when her children falter, she remains steadfast pointing them toward redemption, grace, and the mercy of a Father who never turns away.

As we celebrate mothers today, let us honor not only their love but the sacred reflection of Christ within them. Their work is not in vain; their sacrifices do not go unseen. They are the hands of Christ extended, shaping generations, covering their families in prayer, and embodying the essence of divine love.

Prayer:

 “LORD -thank You for the gift of mothers who reflect Your love so beautifully. Bless them abundantly, strengthen them in weary moments, and fill their hearts with Your Presence. May they continue to be sources of wisdom, comfort, and faith, pointing their children toward Your truth. Lord, grant them peace and reassurance that their labor is never in vain, and let them find joy in the legacy of love they create. May their homes be filled with grace, their words be led by wisdom, and their hearts rest securely in Your embrace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

This reflection is meant to uplift and honor mothers in their sacred calling, offering encouragement as they embody Christ’s love in their families.

 And for all those who are experiencing the “First Mother’s Day without their beloved Mother” my heart and prayers go out to you-(his will be the 10th without my beautiful mom, I miss her always- but know where she is-in eternal bliss)-  Remember, that you will one day see her again at which time you will be reunited and never have to say goodbye again!

Wishing all mothers a blessed and joyful day! 

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