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“Therefore rejoice ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhibiters of the earth and of the seal for the devil is come down to you having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time” (Revelation 12:12, in the King James Version of the Holy Bible).

My husband was in the Air Force when we met. The military personnel used terms and words that civilians may not understand. One of the words I often heard used by his friends was the word ‘short’. The term did not refer to stature. It was used to describe how many days they had left until they would be leaving.

The devil knows his time is short and he is working overtime to wreak havoc on this world. I have news for him; Jesus is coming and my time is short here. I’m looking for the return of Jesus in the air!

Prayer: I pray, “Even so come, Lord Jesus.” This world is not getting better, it’s only getting worse. But, I have a hope, a beautiful hope of Your return for Your Church. I’m packed up and ready to leave this world. In Jesus Name, amen!

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Full of Troubles

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“O Lord, God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee: Let my prayer come before thee; incline thine ear unto my cry; For my soul is full of troubles; and my life draweth nigh unto the grave” (Psalm 88:1-3, in the King James Version of the Holy Bible).

Trouble seems to be everywhere I turn. I feel like I can’t cope with one more difficult situation. What should I do? I must learn to take my trouble to God. He knows the way I take. He knows how to handle any situation. Maybe you are in an overwhelming circumstance today. Call on God. He will answer. Prayer is the only place to go when you are full of troubles. Take your troubles to Him and leave them at His feet. You’re not alone; God is right there with you.

Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for listening to me and calming my spirit. I am so glad that I can call on You at any time. You do hear me!

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Clouds: A Perfect Set-Up for His Coming

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“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord” (I Thessalonians 4:16-17, in the King James Version).

Yesterday our skies were filled with clouds. They were dark clouds ready to burst into rain. Driving down the road to pick-up my husband from the airport, I said to my son who was with me, “Steve, look at all those clouds. Jesus could come back in those clouds. It’s a perfect set-up for His coming.”

A friend reminded us a few years ago that Jesus was coming back in the clouds. When our skies were not filled with sunshine, but when there were clouds.

So if your day is cloudy, look up with excitement because this could be the day He comes back!

Prayer: When I look up to see clouds, it gives me hope that this could be the day of Your return to gather Your saints. Thank You, Lord, for this blessed hope!

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A Lifetime Song

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“I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being” (Psalm 104:33, in the King James Version of the Holy Bible).

Singing has always been a part of my life. My sister, Sue, and I harmonized together in church as little girls.
Singing is a mood changer. Go to a nursing home and start singing; feet will start patting and hands start clapping at the sound of music. When I am feeling down I turn on the radio or CD player and listen to songs that will lift my spirit.

When I discovered this verse, it gave me permission to sing to God as long as I live. He loves to hear my song.

Prayer: Lord, You have given me my voice and a good set of lungs so I can praise You in song every day of my life. I want the world to hear me praise Your Holy Name!

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Your Adversary

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“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” (1 Peter 5:8 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible).

Years ago I loved to go to the San Francisco Zoo on Tuesday to watch the lions. On my day off I would take my pastor’s wife and son on outings to the zoo. The staff had not fed the lions for a couple of days so on Tuesday you could see roaring lions at their best (or worst). Every time I read this verse my mind goes back to those roaring lions.

Our devotional verse compares the devil to a roaring lion. I think some people have forgotten that Satan is our adversary. The Apostle Peter had several close encounters with Satan and reminded us not only of his existence but of his tactics. Satan stalks us to see if we will fall prey to him. He is not our friend.

Prayer: Lord keep me close to You. When I stay close to You, the enemy backs off. I don’t want to be so drunk on the cares of this life that I am not aware of the devil’s tactics.

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There is a God!

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“This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcasses of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel” 1 Samuel 17:46 (King James Version of the Holy Bible).

David, the shepherd boy, was speaking prophetically in this verse about what would take place as a result of his confrontation with Goliath. It didn’t look likely that the giant could be killed by this young man. However, David was confident in his God. David wanted everyone to know that there is a God in Israel and that God was behind the victory that was about to happen.

Whatever you’re up against today, know that there is a God and He is not far away. He is present with you! You may be confronting a giant, but with God all things are possible regardless of how impossible the situation may appear.

Prayer: Lord, You know the way I take. Be with me every step. I am weak but You are strong!

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Help Wanted

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“Help Wanted” signs are posted when laborers are needed at businesses. In Romans 16, the Apostle Paul recognized those who had assisted him in the work of God.

“Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:” Romans 16:3 (in the King James Version of the Holy Bible).

Apparently Paul had never forgotten this wonderful couple who assisted Him. In Romans 16:10, he wrote of more helpers, “Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.” We don’t find another mention of Urbane and Stachys in the Bible, but Paul knew how valuable they were to him. The position of helper is held in high regard throughout Scripture.

Heaven has posted a help wanted sign. People are still needed to accomplish the work of God’s Kingdom on the earth.

Prayer: My heart is overwhelmed today, as I recall all those who have helped me in my life. Those who have come alongside me to help in various capacities are invaluable. There are some things we can’t do alone. When I needed help, Lord, You sent helpers to assist me.

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Messes

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“I give you all the credit, God – you got me out of that mess, you didn’t let my foes gloat” Psalm 30:1 (The Message version of the Holy Bible).

Messes are a part of life. I clean my house and within a matter of hours – sometimes just a few minutes, someone makes a mess. The Psalmist David was in a mess, but God got him out. The truth of the matter is we were all in a mess. But God, saw something in us that He could remake to be useful for His Kingdom. If that doesn’t make you feel good today, I don’t know what will! Take a few minutes to thank God for bringing you out!

Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for reaching down and lifting me out of the deep miry clay and setting me on the Rock, Christ Jesus!

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A Hospital Tea Party

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“Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?” Matthew 25:44 (King James Version of the Holy Bible)

My Mother had been in the hospital in Burbank, California for several days and was becoming depressed. She didn’t hear well and could only guess what was really going on. One day the church secretary, Cynthia, decided she would have a tea party with her in her hospital room. With permission from the nursing staff, she marched into the room with a beautiful tray, lace doily, lovely tea pot and two china cups for her and Mom. I think she had some small cookies and they had a tea party. The gesture instantly elevated Mom’s mood. Maybe you know someone who needs encouragement; try having a tea party! The Bible tells us that by doing so you are in fact ministering to God.

Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for friends who are sensitive to the needs of those around them. How often I have myself been encouraged by the kindness of someone in the body of Christ.

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