A Prayer a Day keeps the devil away...

A Prayer a Day keeps the devil away...

Good Morning, My Dear Readers!!

What a beautiful fresh new start God has given to us in this new day each time we wake up in the morning. We begin another journey in our lives again, so we may feel brand new. This morning, I have found so many new Online friends who follow my blogs, so that I may feel more encouraged to keep on writing my inner thoughts. Praise the Lord!! You see, I often say a prayer when I get up, and another one when I go to sleep, and also prayers in between. At times of despair, I say a prayer; at times of joy, I say a prayer; when something is coming good on my way, I also say a thankful prayer to our dear Lord. When things are going wrong, I also say a prayer for help. I have been surrounded by all kind of enemies and struggled so much seeking for justice and truth. I have gone through trials and tribulations throughout my lifetime, yet my dear Lord never left my side for He was next to me holding me tight, just in case I fall down or get smashed into million pieces.

I never felt lonely although I was alone, for Jesus was with me even among evil foes at all times.

Feel the presence of the Lord next to you each day,talk to Him in prayers, and have a meaningful conversation with God. I am sure, you will begin to feel much better...

Today, I would like to include Psalm 35 of The Scriptures to illustrate my words.

A Prayer for Help. (Psalm 35 of The Bible.)

"Oppose those who oppose me, Lord, and fight those who fight me! Take your shield and armour and come to my rescue. Lift up your spear and your axe against those who pursue me. Promise that You will save me. May those who try to kill me be defeated and disgrace! May those who plot against me be turned back and confused! May they be like straw blown by the wind as the angel of the Lord pursues them! May their path be dark and slippery while the angel of the Lord strikes them down!

Without any reason they laid a trap for me and dug a deep hole to catch me. But destruction will catch them before they know it; they will be caught in their own trap and fall to their destruction! Then I will be glad because of the Lord; I will be happy because He saved me. With all my heart I will say to the Lord, "There is no one like You. You protect the weak from the strong, the poor from the oppressor."

Evil people testify against me and accuse me of crimes I know nothing about. They pay me back evil for good, and I sink in despair. But when they were sick, I dressed in mourning; I deprived myself of food; I prayed with my head bowed low, as I would pray for a friend or a brother. I went about bent over in mourning, as one who mourns for his mother. But when I was in trouble, they were all glad and gathered round to mock me; strangers beat me and kept striking me, like those who would mock a cripple, they glared at me with hate.

How much longer, Lord, will You just look on? Rescue me from their attacks; save my life from these lions! Then I will thank You in the assembly of Your people; I will praise You before them all. Lord, don´t let my enemies, those liars, gloat over my defeat. Don´t let those who hate me for no reason smirk with delight over my sorrow.

They do not speak in a friendly way; instead they invent all kinds of lies about peace-loving people. They accuse me, shouting, "We saw what you did!" But You, Oh Lord, have seen this. So don´t be silent, Lord; don´t keep Yourself far away! Rouse Yourself, Oh Lord, and defend me; rise up, my God, and plead my cause.

You are righteous, Oh Lord, so declare me innocent; don´t let my enemies gloat over me. Don´t let them say to themselves, "We are rid of him/her! That´s just what we wanted!"

May those who gloat over my suffering be completely defeated and confused; may those who claim to be better than I am be covered with shame and disgrace. May those who want to see me acquitted, shout for joy and say again and again, "How great is the Lord! He is pleased with the success of His servant."

Then I will proclaim Your righteousness, and I will praise You all day long."

These are the words of the Lord. Praise the Lord!!

In Jesus´Name, I pray. AMEN.

Thank you for visiting and reading my blogs!!

Starry.

"Story of the Fire & Psalm 23."

"Story of the Fire & Psalm 23."

We live in a tower apartment building on the top floor overviewing the city lights.

The other week, I was composing a new poem in the computer room next to our dear furry friends, the cats. I had the PC screen, the speakers turned on and tuned to one of my favourite Radio Stations with Gospel music. Everything seemed peacefully until I smelt something burning.

I rushed to the living room and noticed a heavy cloud engulfing all corners. Then, I dashed off to the kitchen and shuddered in panic when I saw the dazzle of fire coming out of the electrical power source on the wall. I managed to open all windows, doors and called out for help.

I said, "Fire!! Help, please!!"

Some good neighbors came out straight away from their dwellings and helped us out. They called the Superintendant of the building, the Police and Fire Department. Some of them arrived all at once extinguishing the savage fire. They asked me questions about the event, and thanked me for being a good neighbor and a brave woman to have stayed with my animals at all times protecting them. They said that some folks would have only cared for themselves and might have left out the place on fire trying to save their personal lives. I said, "It would be selfish not to help your loved ones or others in need. If you love somebody, you should care for your beloved ones. I will never leave my loved ones behind. That is for sure."

I must admit that our dear Lord, Jesus Christ was with us at all times. He embraced me with His loving arms at the time I was scared in tears. He showed me the way to safety.

Thanks God nothing bad happened to us, and we continued with our daily lives in peace.

Praise the Lord!!

Thank you for reading this inspiring story!! I hope it helps you finding the way.

Starry.

Now, I shall include the Psalm 23 of the Bible that inspires me in times of troubles..

THE LORD, OUR SHEPHERD.

"The Lord is my shepherd;

I have everything I need.

He lets me rest in fields of green pasture and leads me to quiet pools of fresh water. He gives me new strength. He guides me in the right paths, as he has promised. Even if I go through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, Lord, for you are with me. Your shepherd´s rod and staff protect me.

You prepare a banquet for me, where all my enemies can see me; you welcome me as an honoured guest and fill my cup to the brim.

I know that your goodness and love will be with me all my life; and your house will be my home as long as I live."

These are the words of the Lord. AMEN.

TODAY´S PRAYER.

TODAY´S PRAYER.

May today there be peace within you.

May you trust God that you are

Exactly where you are meant to be.

May you not forget the infinite possibilities

That are born of faith.

May you use those gifts that you have received,

And pass on the love that has been given to you.

May you be content knowing that you are a child of God.

Let His presence settle into your bones,

And allow your soul the freedom to sing,

To dance, and to bask in the Son.

He is there for each and everyone of you.

In Jesus´Name, we pray. AMEN.

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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, THE 4TH OF JULY!!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, THE 4TH OF JULY!!

GOD BLESS THE HOME OF THE BRAVE

AND THE LAND OF THE FREE!!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

STARRY DAWN.

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"God´s plan is to bring all creation together."

"God´s plan is to bring all creation together."

Paul´s Letter to the Ephesians is concerned first of all with "God´s plan is to bring all creation together, everything in heaven and on earth, with Christ as head." It is also an appeal to God´s people to live out the meaning of this great plan for the unity of the human race through oneness with Jesus Christ.

In the first part of Ephesians the writer develops the theme of unity by speaking of the way in which God the Father has chosen his people, how they are forgiven and set free from their sins through Jesus Christ the Son, and how God´s great promise is guaranteed by the Holy Spirit. In the second part he appeals to the readers to live in such a way that their oneness in Christ may become real in their life together.

Several figures of speech are used to show the oneness of God´s people in union with Christ: the Church is like a body, with Christ as the head; or like a building, with Christ as the cornerstone; or like a wife, with Christ as the husband. This letter rises to great hights of expression as the writer is moved by the thought of God´s grace in Christ. Everything is seen in the light of Christ´s love, sacrifice, forgiveness, grace, and purity.

How do we come from death into life, if we are all mortal beings??

The Bible tells us...

"From Death to Life." (Ephesians 2: 1-10)

"In the past you were spiritually dead because of your disobedience and sins. At that time you followed the world´s evil way; you obeyed the ruler of the spiritual powers in space, the spirit who now controls the people who disobey God. Actually all of us were like them and lived according to our natural desires, doing whatever suited the wishes of our own bodies and minds. In our natural condition we, like everyone else, were destined to suffer God´s anger.

But God´s mercy is so abundant, and his love for us is so great, that while we were spiritually dead in our disobedience he brought us to life with Christ. It is by God´s grace that you have been saved. In our union with Christ Jesus he raised us up with him to rule with him in the heavenly world. He did this to demonstrate for all time to come the extraordinary greatness of his grace in the love he showed us in Christ Jesus.

For it is by God´s grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your own efforts, but God´s gift, so that no one can boast about it. God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus he has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do."

Praise the Lord!!

Thanks for taking your precious time to visit and read!!

God bless each and everyone of you!!

STARRY DAWN.

"SPIRITUAL WEALTH."

"SPIRITUAL WEALTH."

Life is not a bed of roses, nor a bowl of cherries. At times, it takes a brave heart in order to face the hard blows that one has to endure, for life is not easy if one has to roam out there looking for a place to stay and something to eat...

After my separation from my child´s father in New York, I had no other choice but to return to my mother´s home in order to provide the best care for my little daughter´s sake. Unfortunately shortly after my arrival, my mom passed away.

I indeed, spent many years abroad teaching American English to foreign learners after my dear mom departure from this world into Eternity. I had to encounter raw experiences trying to survive in the asphalt jungle, so that I had been exposed to seeing unpleasant things in my surrounding as an eyewitness.

Being a long-suffering patient of asthma and allergy, a victim of mental cruelty and a savage, appalling domestic violence with a history of abuse, and facing the fact of becoming a single parent in New York at a young age, I had to struggle to make ends meet and provide the best care for my only child. I did my best for my beloved ones, I must admit. My dear family left all their belongings and properties to me making our lives a little easier at last.

Then, immortal sores and memories have been left alive in my heart.

My parents and aunts helped me with the upbringing of my only child. So when they grew into an old age, I took care of my dear father and aunts in their illness and elderly years until the Lord called them to His Heavenly final home.

At times, I saw spiritually dead people bragging about their high morals, but they had done evil deeds for real, instead of proving their honest hearts with good examples of trustworthy Christian lives. We should become the perfect role model to follow with our example of living.

Paul´s Prayer. (Ephesians 1: 15-23)

"For this reason, ever since I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God´s people, I have not stopped giving thanks to God for you.

I remember you in my prayers and ask God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, to give you the Spirit who will make you wise and reveal God to you, so that you will know him. I ask that your minds may be opened to see his light, so that you will know what is the hope to which he has called you, how rich are the wonderful blessings he promises his people, and how very great is his power at work in us who believe. The power working in us is the same as the mighty strength which he used when he raised Christ from death and seated him at his right side in the heavenly world. Christ rules there above all heavenly rulers, authorities, powers, and lords; he has a title superior to all titles of authority in this world and in the next. God put all things under Christ´s feet and gave him to the Church as supreme Lord over all things. The Church is Christ´s body, the completion of him who himself completes all things everywhere."

Thanks for reading!!

God bless!!

STARRY DAWN.

"Spiritual Wealth and Blessings in Christ."

"Spiritual Wealth and Spiritual Blessings in Christ."

As I spent many years abroad teaching English to foreign learners after my dear mom departured from this world into Eternity, I had to encounter raw experiences trying to survive in the asphalt jungle. The devil´s darts and arrows crossed my feeble heart, but my strong will set me free. The Lord always stood by me pulling me up from the deepest well.

My dear parents helped with my upbringing, so I had commitments with them when they needed me the most. So, I took care of my dear father and aunts in their illness and elderly years until the Lord called them to His Heavenly Home.

I have seen spiritually dead people because of their disobedience and sins bragging about their questionable morals, but they follow only the world´s evil ways and deeds instead of proving their honest hearts for real with good examples of trustworthy Christian lives. We should be a role model to follow with our example of living. But God´s mercy is so abundant, and love for us is so great, that while we were spiritually dead in our disobedience, God brought us to life with spiritual wealth that is given to us by the strength of God´s plan for our lives in this world that we must follow. I trust my Lord and Savior, and I hear His words speaking to my heart...

"Spiritual Blessings in Christ." (Ephesians 1: 3-14)

"Let us give thanks to God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!! For in our union with Christ he has blessed us by giving us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly world. Even before the world was made, God had already chosen us to be His through our union with Christ, so that we would be holy and without fault before him.

Because of his love God had already decided that through Jesus Christ he would make us his sons and daughters, this was his pleasure and purpose. Let us praise God for his glorious grace, for the free gift he gave us in his dear Son!! For by the blood of Christ we are set free, that is, our sins are forgiven. How great is the grace of God, which he gave to us in such large measure!! In all his wisdom and insight God did what he had purposed, and made known to us the secret plan he had already decided to complete by means of Christ. This plan, which God will complete when the time is right, is to bring all creation together, everything in heaven and on earth, with Christ as head. All things are done according to God´s plan and decision; and God chose us to be his own people in union with based on what he had decided from the very beginning. Let us, then, who were the first hope in Christ, praise God´s glory!!

And you also became God´s people when you heard the true message, the Good News that brought you salvation. You believed in Christ, and God put his stamp of ownership on you by giving you the Holy Spirit he had promised. The Spirit is the guarantee that we shall receive what God has promised his people, and this assures us that God will give complete freedom to those who are his. Let us praise His glory!!"

Thanks for reading!! God bless!!

STARRY DAWN.