A Small Token

You've risked arm and leg whilst jumping off the {negative} trains of thought with me the past few weeks! Silent prayers have lingered on my tongue for you, as you were so kind to comment about which train you're de-boarding. My sweet mama raised me right and taught me to share. So, in response to your comments, below are a few conversations the Lord & I have had about you! From the bottom of my oh-so-grateful heart, thank you for your companionship on this ride! {p.s. I would love to pray for you too! Please leave a comment and I'll respond. Thanks!}

Tokens of my appreciation!

Lorna commented~ I'm jumping off the {negative} train of thought that tells me I'm lonely. The truth is I am not alone - I have my Jesus with me. I turn to the Word and He is there; I turn to a song, He is there; I turn to talk to a friend, He is there; I read another one's blog posting, He is there. I pray, again, He is there.

Dear Faithful Friend, thank You that You shelter Lorna in the shadow of Your wings (Ps. 63:7). You carry her, Your beloved, on Your shoulders (Deut. 33:12). You surround her with Your songs (Ps. 32:7). You call her Your friend (John 15:15) and daughter (Gal. 3:26). Thank You she can rest knowing You will never abandon, leave or forsake her (Heb. 13:5). When doubt creeps in, remind her that her "whispers for love have been heard by a heart that is gentle and kind" (M.P. Jones; Psalm 5). Lorna is loved by You and others! Amen.

Kandi commented~ I have been working, for a long time, to jump off the train of not feeling good enough; that I don't measure up. It doesn't really matter what anyone else says, the fact that I woke up this morning tells me I am good enough in the eyes of Jesus.

Dear Marvelous Creator, Thank You that there is no mistake in Your marvelous creation, Kandi (Ps. 139, msg.)! She is beautiful; flawless; inviting. She ravishes Your heart and is Your delight (S of S 4). Remind her that You love her more than life itself; You simply love her (John 3:16). She is Your masterpiece, created anew in Christ (Eph. 2:10). You care so much about Kandi, that You called her by name (Jer. 1:5). Corrie Ten Boom reminded us that "The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration, but its donation.” Thank You for ALL Your gift, Kandi, donates to us! Amen.

Wendy commented~ I'm jumping off the train of questioning my calling. Instead of trusting God's leading, direction and provision this past year as I hit the speed bumps of life, I am sent into a high speed wobble.... My whispered prayer...I'm Yours. Teach me to do Your works.

Dear Steadfast One, We rejoice that You called Wendy by name to answer Your call for such a time as this (Isa. 49:1; Est. 4:14). Your eyes will always watch over Wendy's path and establish her ways (Pro. 5:21, 4:26). When she's tempted to be afraid or discouraged, please whisper the truth that she can be strong and courageous because the battle is Yours; You always have her back (Josh. 10:25; Zech. 3:2). Like D.L. Moody put it, "Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining - they just shine." Wendy shines!! Thank You for Your precious servant Wendy. Amen.

Eileen commented~ I'm jumping off the train of finding my identity or my worth in people and seeking their approval. My identity is in Christ. I am currently leading a WBS all about God-confidence. Staying in the Word and regularly talking to God in prayer about it seems to be things that keep this thinking in check. God accepts me just as I am...but He also doesn't leave us just as we are. He's constantly working on us!

Dear Hope Filler, It is clear through her sweet words and gentle encouragement that Eileen abides in You, and You in her. (John 15:1-17). She was chosen in You before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless. In love, You predestined her for adoption in accordance with Your pleasure and will. Eileen is redeemed through Your blood, and the forgiveness of sins, through the riches of Your grace You’ve lavished on her. She is included in Christ, marked with the Holy Spirit. She's Your girl! (Eph. 1) Through every season, let her find Your light in her darkness; her life in Your death. Your joy in her sorrow. Your grace in her sin. Your riches in her poverty and Your glory in her valley (A. Murray). Amen.