NEW YEAR BLESSING

NEW YEAR BLESSING

by Marcie Bridges, @Marcie_Bridges “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.”’Numbers 6:24-26  It may seem selfish or pretentious to ask God to bless us but the Psalms are...

A QUIET PONDERING

A QUIET PONDERING

by Marcie Bridges, @Marcie_Bridges “But Mary kept all these things  and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19   Ponder: To meditate, consider carefully, to think about, reflect on — to think or consider especially quietly, soberly, and deeply (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). The...

MY HEART, CHRIST’S HOME

MY HEART, CHRIST’S HOME

by Marcie Bridges, @Marcie_Bridges “And she brought forth her firstborn Son,  and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths,  and laid Him in a manger,  because there was no room for them  in the inn.”  Luke 2:7 Years ago someone gifted me a small book. More like a booklet that...

THE GIFT OF ANTICIPATION

THE GIFT OF ANTICIPATION

by Marcie Bridges, @Marcie_Bridges Every good and perfect gift is from above,  coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.  James 1:17 It was our little tradition. Once mom and dad were in bed for the night, we were allowed to get up and see...

The Soft Swish, Swish of His Voice

The Soft Swish, Swish of His Voice

by Marcie Bridges, @Marcie_Bridges  “A word was secretly brought to me,  my ears caught a whisper of it.”Job 4:12 I can’t get this phrase out of my mind. I’m not sure what it leads to. Is it an opening or a closing line? I don’t know yet, but if I don’t write it down, I’ll lose it. So...

HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN ME?

HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN ME?

by Marcie Bridges, @Marcie_Bridges “But the angel said to him: ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard.  Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son,  and you are to call him John.’” Luke 1:13  I thought God had forgotten me.  No. Wait. Let me rephrase that. I...

TREE OF GRACE

TREE OF GRACE

by Marcie Bridges, @Marcie_Bridges But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8   Lord, I stand in awe of You. I am humbled by Your gift of salvation. Free to all who will just believe and accept it. Thank You, Jesus, for...

CASTING OUT FEAR

CASTING OUT FEAR

by Marcie Bridges, @Marcie_Bridges Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally,...

ELEVENTH HOUR PRAYER

ELEVENTH HOUR PRAYER

by Marcie Bridges, @Marcie_Bridges If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  1 John 1:9 “My mother once said if there are any tears shed in heaven, they’re going to be shed over all the answers to prayer for which no...

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