Posted by: Administrator | March 11, 2024

Illuminating Grace

Illuminating Grace

by Brenda D. Flowers

Once your life was full of sin’s darkness, but now you have the very light of our Lord shining through you because of your union with him.

Whatever the revelation-light exposes, it will also correct, and everything that reveals truth is light to the soul.(Ephesians 5:8&13, TPT)

It is interesting to me how artists and cartoonists innately use symbols of light, such as a light bulb or a light shining on a person, to illustrate a person having a creative idea or a person coming into understanding.

God’s light illuminates the mind and heart. He initiates this light, a gift of grace.

The Bible says, God first loved us.

When we fully understand the magnitude of what God did for all of lost humanity, we acquire this understanding by way of His illuminating grace.

Jesus, God’s Son, willingly obeyed His Father. He came to earth to rescue us. He willingly died on the cross to save us so we may be forever with Him. He conquered death so we may have resurrection life with Him, and He gives a guarantee of everlasting life with Him by sending us His Spirit.

Have you received God’s gift?

I remember when I experienced God’s saving grace and understanding of what God had done for me, I truly felt like a light bulb was turned on inside of me. The Gospel message was no longer a mystery to me. I believed in the truth of the words I read and heard from the Bible and I was willing to trust God.

Throughout my journey as a Christian, God has continued to illuminate His Word to me. One of my favorite psalms is Psalm 119. The writer of this acrostic poem, beautifully expresses His longing to have greater revelation of God’s ways and he deeply expresses his love and trust of God’s Word.

As I read this psalm, I often do so prayerfully, speaking the words as though they are my words.

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. (Psalm 119: 105, KJV)

Break open your word within me until revelation-light shines out! (Psalm 119: 130 a, TPT)

The process of sanctification is God’s doing. God empowers and equips us to be more and more like Jesus by awakening us to Truth and helping us to change by His Spirit. He also matures us to deepen our understanding of Him so we may transmit His light into the world.

We are enlightened the more we remain in His Word and in His presence, allowing God’s light to transform us.

We can trust this amazing truth and promise spoken by Jesus:

“I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12, NKJV)

James, Jesus’s half-brother under the inspiration of Holy Spirit, exhorts his brethren in the faith not to err from truth, but to trust God’s truth:

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.(James 1: 17,NKJV)

On March 31, 2024, Christians all over the world will celebrate Resurrection Sunday, Easter. In this time of preparation, may we truly seek the Lord for His illuminating grace to reveal how we may trust Him more and grow in maturity. May we grow in understanding His mysteries so we  may live brightly for Him.

I pray His Light may touch many lives for His glory in this coming season of rejoicing.

Father of lights, thank You for sending Your Son to be the Light and The Way to restored relationship with You. Thank You for Your Holy Spirit who enlightens Truth within us so we may grow and be transformed. May Your revelation-light expose any areas in us where change is needed and may we trust Your resurrection power to work within us so we may be Your lights in this dark world every day. We long to grow to be Your mature sons and daughters shining for You. In Jesus’s name we pray.

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Posted by: judyhitson | February 29, 2024

The Grace of Forgiveness

The Grace of Forgiveness
by Judy Hitson

1 John 1:9 NKJV If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

I have tasted and I see the mercy and goodness of God in my life. God is gracious to forgive our sins. We need not be afraid of God but rather know His love and forgiveness in our lives. Through confession and repentance we discover God’s forgiveness and cleansing.

Andrew Murray’s book, CONFESSION The Road to Forgiveness is a good read to understand the grace of forgiveness. 

This hymn comes to mind as I write, “Grace Greater Than Our Sin.” Whether or not you are familiar with this hymn, I’d like to share the refrain with you to think about:

Grace, grace, God’s grace,
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God’s grace
Grace that is greater than all our sin!

There was a time in my life, I thought those words were too good to be true. I was guilt ridden with my sins and desperate to know the Lord. It was a miracle for me to receive His forgiveness and cleansing when I confessed my sins to Him. His grace did abound more than my sin. (See Romans 5:15-17)

The full experience of this grace didn’t happen in an instant or even overnight. In fact, I was stuck for 21 years with doubts, fears and unbelief. God had forgiven me but I couldn’t forgive myself. That is often the case for many of us, unable to forgive ourselves.  

Have you tasted the goodness of the Lord with the grace of forgiveness?

When we do, then we come to realize our need to forgive others as the Lord forgave us. Unforgiveness blocks our relationship with God. That should be enough to keep us on the road of forgiveness. Yet in our humanness, we often struggle to forgive.

Matthew 6:14-15 NLT If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you.
But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.

Prayer: Lord help us to confess our sins to You and believe You are faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us of all unrighteousness. Thank You Lord for Your forgiveness and cleansing of our sins. Help us to forgive others who sin against us as You have forgiven us. In Jesus name and by Your Spirit. Amen.

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Posted by: Administrator | February 12, 2024

God’s Grace to Live Sacrificially

God’s Grace to Live Sacrificially
by Brenda D. Flowers

God’s marvelous grace has manifested in person, bringing salvation for everyone (That is, grace has revealed a salvation available for everyone…) This same grace teaches us how to live each day as we turn our backs on ungodliness and indulgent lifestyles, and it equips us to live self-controlled, upright, godly lives in this present age. (Titus 2:11-12, TPT)

Jesus obediently came to earth as a human being not only to fulfill God’s will to save us from our sins and to restore our relationship with God as His children, but also to teach and show us how to live godly lives in this present age.

Jesus modeled how to live sacrificially, trusting God’s grace.

On the night of Jesus’s betrayal, when He knew His time to complete His mission had come, Jesus invested His time with His disciples, celebrating the Passover Feast with them. 

I am awed by what Jesus did to show His disciples how much He loved them:

Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God, rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel which He was girded. (John 13:3-5, NKJV) 

 John wrote from a position of authority since He was one of the twelve original disciples and a recipient of Jesus’s love and cleansing touch. It is interesting to note that Jesus also washed Judas’s feet, the disciple who He knew would betray Him.

 John recorded that after Jesus washed their feet, Jesus spoke these important words:

 “ If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.” (John 13: 14-17, NKJV)

God promises a blessing when we love sacrificially as Jesus did.

I have found this to be true in my life. When I serve as the Lord leads me, God blesses me. 

But I must be honest, there have been times when I have struggled to be obedient to God’s call to service and sacrificial living.

Last year, I knew God wanted me to volunteer to teach preschool aged children so they and their mothers or caregivers could participate in Bible study and fellowship (Through the BSF Program). I struggled in my flesh because I knew it would involve sacrifice of my time. I gave my struggle to the Lord and He led me to commit this time to Him in service. 

What a blessing it has been to love these precious children with my time and attention!

Each week, I get to experience God’s marvelous grace at work in my life and the lives of the 1 year olds I teach. Recently, I was especially blessed when, during praise and worship time, one of the little girls, who happened to be one who used to cry a lot when her mommy left her, stood up and sang the words of the song, “Trust and Obey”. She knew all the words and her voice sang joyfully. 

Praise the Lord! 

Father, may we obediently follow Jesus’s example of humility and compassion, and may we trust and obey You as Your children. You are love and Your grace is truly marvelous, helping us to live sacrificially. Thank you for the gift of Your Holy Spirit who guides us each day. We are truly blessed! In Jesus’s victorious name, we pray. Amen

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Posted by: judyhitson | January 24, 2024

The Grace of Salvation

The Grace of Salvation
by Judy Hitson

Ephesians 2:8 NKJV For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Salvation cannot be earned on our own merit. It is not of good works that we have done. I found this out the hard way. Spending the first 36 years of my life trying to be good enough to come close to God, I failed over and over again, falling into sin fulfilling desires of my flesh.

Praise God for His love and kindness to extend the grace of salvation, a gift through faith in Jesus Christ. He loved us while we were still sinners, see Rom. 5:8. Remembering what God’s Word says on faith, I am encouraged about salvation and the grace I received from Him.

Hebrews 11:1 NKJV Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Salvation is an act of God. God’s Word has much to say for us to understand how to receive this wonderful gift God offers to all mankind. By spending time in the Bible as God’s Word to us and among God’s people, we have opportunities to know God through His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ by His Holy Spirit.

Unfortunately, I didn’t read the Bible as a child. I heard portions of Scripture shared in church services but didn’t personalize it in my life. Instead, I learned to follow rules and regulations during the 12 years I spent in Catholic school.

One portion of Scripture I was taught to put to memory was the Lord’s Prayer, Matt. 6:9-13. The problem for me was learning it by rote. I had not yet hidden God’s word in my heart, see Ps.119:11a.

Before I was saved, there were different people who shared the plan of salvation with me, but each time I rejected it, believing what I was taught was right and they were wrong. Perhaps I had a problem with pride. God says He resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble in James 4:6.

When I was 36 yrs old searching to know the Lord with all my heart, I found Him as the Bible says.

Jeremiah 29:13 NKJV And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

It’s been many years since that day I received the grace of salvation. Since then I continue to learn many ways God extends His grace. I look forward to sharing with you some of those ways through these devotionals this year on Grace.     

Prayer: Today Lord, I thank You for the grace of salvation. Amen.

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Posted by: judyhitson | January 11, 2024

A Grace Filled Year

 A Grace Filled Year
by Brenda D. Flowers

Now the LORD descended in the cloud and stood with him (Moses) there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD. And the LORD passed before him and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, …”(Exodus 34: 5-6, NKJV)

As we enter this new year, it is a good time to seek God for direction. If you are like me, you are not wanting to waste your days.

 The older I get, the more I realize the importance of starting my day with God, giving Him the first fruits of my attention. I want Him to know I love Him and want to honor Him with my life.

I believe He has a purpose and plan for each of us. 

In 2023, on this website, we spent time learning about God’s names, His character and attributes. I loved how Holy Spirit encouraged Judy and me to write purposeful testimonial messages to share with you, our readers.

If this is your first time to our website or if you are in need of encouragement, I hope you’ll review our past writings. I trust God to bless you as you meditate on the Scriptures we shared.

God often speaks to me through the writings of faithful followers who love His Word.

In 2024, we will be stepping even deeper into knowing God more intimately as we consider His grace. His actions always come from a place of grace because He is gracious by nature.

The prophet, Joel, inspired by Holy Spirit, warnedGod’s people regarding a coming judgment and called them to repentance. He encouraged them to return to God and to know Him as He truly is:

Rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to Yahweh your God, because he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and great in loyal love, and relenting from harm. (Joel 2:13, LEB)

Joel’s words are meaningful for us today. Do we see our need to turn to God in repentance? Do we trust God as being gracious to forgive or do we still believe we must work to get His approval? Do we know Him as an approachable God or a distant God?

Let’s enter this new year and years to come with hope and positive anticipation realizing God is for us. He loves us intently. That is why He sent Jesus to rescue us. Let’s look for His grace in His words and actions and draw close to Him.

May this year be a grace-filled year for each of us as we trust God with our whole hearts.

Jesus came to earth so we, who trust Him, may be transformed and clothed in His righteousness. He paved the way so we may confidently draw near to the throne of grace.

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16, NKJV)

God is gracious. That is who He is!

 I’m excited to be on this journey of growing in grace with you.

May the LORD bless you and keep you!  May He be gracious to you and give you peace.

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Posted by: judyhitson | December 27, 2023

Immanuel-God with Us

Immanuel-God with Us
by Judy Hitson

Matt.1:23 NKJV “Behold the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”

Immanuel is found in the Old and New Testament as in our key verse above Matt.1:23 NKJV from the New Testament, and from the Old Testament in Isaiah 7:14 NKJV Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.

As the Lord blesses us with revelation and understanding we can see Immanuel-God with us from Genesis through Revelation. This is one of the twelve names of God I wrote about this year. Yet I see Immanuel as an all inclusive name of God subcategorized to specific perspectives of God starting with Creator in Genesis 1:1  to King of kings in Revelation 17:14.

Most profound for us is to see Jesus is Immanuel. The following verse says it best in the Amplified version, Phil.2:7 AMP but emptied Himself [without renouncing or diminishing His deity, but only temporarily giving up the outward expression of divine equality and His rightful dignity] by assuming the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men [He became completely human but was without sin, being fully God and fully man.]

 As children of God, we call on His name which is above all names, Phil.2:9.

As I consider God with us, I think of the hymn, “Wonderful, Merciful Savior” by Selah. That is who He is to us. My heart is deeply impacted this year taking time to focus on the names of God in the Bible. As we see this year coming to a close, Immanuel-God with us seems a perfect summation looking at different perspectives of our God according to His names, attributes and character in Scripture.

In my life, I have learned to call on the name of the Lord day by day. He is Immanuel-God with us. These words from the refrain in the hymn, “In The Garden” (He Walks With Me) come to mind:
And He walks with me and He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own………
     
This intimate love relationship with the Lord, to know Him and call on His name in times of sorrow or joy, in times of need or celebration, God hears and answers us.  

Closing Prayer: Thank You Lord as Immanuel-God with us. Praise Your holy name. Amen.

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Posted by: Administrator | December 12, 2023

Our Gracious Redeemer

Our Gracious Redeemer
by Brenda D. Flowers

I know that my Redeemer lives, and He shall stand at last on the earth;… (Job 19: 25a)

During the weeks leading to Christmas, I often recall memories of my childhood and have opportunities to share them with my family and friends. Sometimes, I realize God is prompting me to share a memory for a deeper reason. This is one of those memories:

When I was a young girl, I looked forward to receiving a doll each Christmas. This usually was my favorite gift. One Christmas, I ran down the stairs at my grandmother’s house to discover a beautiful doll with long auburn hair standing among the other gifts under the Christmas tree. This doll became the doll I treasured more than any other doll. I named her Ruth.

As an adult, when I thought of this special doll, I wondered why I named her Ruth.

Now I think I know. I believe, God, in His sovereign plan for my life, wanted me to tell this story.

When I first read the story of Ruth in the Bible as a young adult, I was impressed by Ruth’s faithfulness and love to her mother-in-law. As Naomi’s daughter-in-law (a widow), Ruth was willing to leave her home country to stay close beside Naomi (also a widow) to journey to Naomi’s homeland, where, according to Jewish tradition, they could be redeemed.

Recently, I read the story of Ruth again and realized the deep meaning of this redemption love story.

As we search the Scriptures, God reveals hidden treasures. As we seek Him, He shows us deeper truths.

Boaz, a kinsman redeemer and type of Jesus Christ, married Ruth. From their union came the Messianic Line. Ruth is listed in the lineage of Jesus in the gospel of Matthew. (Matt. 1: 5)

 Many of the writers of the New Testament, like Matthew, walked with Jesus and talked with Him. They saw or were aware of His death and many of them saw Him in His resurrection body. They were willing to share boldly their faith in Jesus Christ, even in the face of great persecution.

Paul testified of a personal encounter with Jesus that changed him from a persecutor of Christians to a dynamic missionary. He wrote these words under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to encourage followers of Jesus Christ to give thanks for God’s redemption:

…and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (Colossians 1:12-14, NIV)

Dear ones, we can be sure that each story in the Bible is inspired by God. His plan of redemption was and is intentional. God is still working out His plan for the redemption of lost souls. We are a part of that plan.

Heavenly Father, thank You for loving us so much that You gave us Your Son, the greatest gift of all. May we be faithful to share our testimonies of faith and trust in You and may many come to know You as Redeemer.

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Posted by: judyhitson | November 28, 2023

Jehovah Nissi

Jehovah Nissi
The Lord is my Banner
by Judy Hitson

Exodus 17:15 KJV And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah Nissi.

The Lord is our Victor; we are to rely on Him, not ourselves or others in the battles of our lives.
Do you stand under His banner, His authority?

Reading Exodus 17:8-16 we find in verse 8 Amalek, Israel’s enemy, come to fight with Israel. I want to note here that Amalek is a descendant of Esau who forfeited eternal rewards for temporary pleasures on earth. We can parallel this example to times the enemy comes to fight us in spiritual battles. Verse 9 Moses told Joshua to choose men and go out to fight with Amalek while he would stand on top of the hill with the rod of God in his hand. Verse 10 Aaron and Hur went with Moses. Verse 11, when Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. I see Moses holding his hands up to the Lord in prayer submitting to God’s authority. In verse 12 when Moses hands were heavy and weary, Aaron and Hur stood on either side of him and held up his hands. We can see here the importance of uniting in prayer. Praise God in verse 13 Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword. This brings to mind Eph. 6:17….the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Prayer and the word of God are our spiritual weapons to fight enemy attacks by the Spirit of God in us!
We are not alone. Praise God for His presence and to know as children of God, He is with us always.

Verse 14, I find the words remarkable that the Lord spoke to Moses, “Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven.“

When the Lord blesses us to defeat the enemy in spiritual battles, we can write in a book our spiritual victories and stand on the promise of God that He will put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven.

As I thought about Amalek and the Amalekites, I remembered learning this symbolized the enemy of our flesh. If that is so, is it not amazing that the Lord told Moses He will put out the remembrance of Amalek?

It was after this word of the Lord to Moses that in verse 15 Moses built an altar calling it Jehovah Nissi, The Lord is my Banner.

Exodus 17 closes in verse 16 saying the Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to generation. Think about that for a moment. On earth battles will continue. Be assured the best is yet to be when the Lord takes us Home to heaven. Until then let us keep the Lord as our Banner. His name is Jehovah Nissi.      

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Posted by: Administrator | November 13, 2023

Thanks to You, LORD O Most High

Thanks to You, L0RD
O Most High
by Brenda D. Flowers

Psalms 9:1-2 NIV  I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all of my heart, I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.

The fourth Thursday in November is a very special day in the United States. It is our holiday set aside to honor God with our thanks. Several other countries also have days set aside for thanksgiving. God exalts the nations who honor Him. It is good to remember God’s Word to the nations:

Righteousness exalts a nation,
But sin is a reproach to any people. (Proverbs 14:38 NKJV)

As I have researched the history of America’s Thanksgiving, I was touched by these words of  our 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln (from Proclamation 118—Thanksgiving Day, 1864, during the time period of the Civil War). In the first section of his proclamation, Lincoln shares faithfully about how “Almighty God” had taken care of the nation. He ended that section with these words: 

“Moreover, He has been pleased to animate and inspire our minds and hearts with fortitude, courage, and resolution sufficient for the great trial of civil war into which we have been brought by our adherence as a nation to the cause of freedom and humanity, and to afford to us reasonable hopes of an ultimate and happy deliverance from all our dangers and afflictions:”

President Lincoln desired that a Thanksgiving Day be set aside “as a day of thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God, the beneficent Creator and Ruler of the Universe.”  And he further recommended that his fellow-citizens “do reverently humble themselves in the dust and from thence offer up penitent and fervent prayers and supplications to the Great Disposer of Events for a return of the inestimable blessings of peace, union, and harmony throughout the land which it has pleased Him to assign as a dwelling place for ourselves and for our posterity throughout all generations.”

As I meditate on the quoted Scriptures and the words of Abraham Lincoln,  I am thankful that Abraham Lincoln was willing to bravely lead our citizens to return to righteousness and to humbly seek God with penitent and fervent prayers and supplications. As our country’s leader, he recognized the importance of honoring Sovereign God. He shared his faith boldly. Praise the Lord, our nation was restored.

It is November, 2023. As I write this post, nations around the world are in the midst of great conflicts. People are suffering. America is at a crossroads. Are we going to be a nation that stands for righteousness?

We, who know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, are challenged to lead boldly in our families, communities and nations. May we realize how our humble penitent and fervent prayers to God Most High matter. This Thanksgiving Day may we honor Him with our thoughts, words and deeds.

He is worthy of our praise!

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Posted by: judyhitson | October 31, 2023

Jehovah Rapha-God Heals

Jehovah Rapha-God Heals
by Judy Hitson

Exodus 15:26 NLT He said, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and keeping all his decrees, then I will not make you suffer any of the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the LORD who heals you.”

Is anyone among you sick? This phrase comes to mind from James 5:14. As we consider God’s name as Healer, it is important to note different reasons we find in Scripture as the cause of sickness. In our key verse, Exodus 15:26 we read the need to listen carefully to the LORD’s voice and obey Him that we not suffer diseases. We read in James 5:15NLT ..a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven.

In my own personal life my first experience with God’s healing as a born again Christian was in relationships. Since I came to a saving knowledge of Christ late, I had a lot of baggage. Lazarus comes to mind when Jesus raised him from the dead. In John 11:43-44, we read that he came out bound hand and foot with grave clothes…Jesus said, “Loose him, and let him go.”

When I received the Holy Spirit, experiencing new life in Christ was a process of surrendering each facet of my life to Him. Learning to walk and live in the Spirit took time to shed the grave clothes. An insatiable appetite for the word of God healed my soul to put off the old man and put on the new man, Col.3:9-10.

An example of this is when I was tormented in my mind. I wanted to speak truth in love with my husband and children but with a short fuse, I would speak truth in anger. Trusting God to change me, I learned of a class on spiritual warfare at a friend’s church and attended. When the teacher said, God helps us when we are desperate; I knew I was desperate for God’s help in my life. She prayed with authority for me to be freed from religious spirits and be filled with the Holy Spirit. She instructed me to rest like I would after major surgery. She advised  me to spend time in prayer and reading the Bible listening to what the Lord was saying, as well as staying in fellowship with believers. I will be eternally grateful for her and how God used her to bless me with inner healing.

Another example of healing in my life occurred when suddenly I could not articulate my speech. My first thought was, “Oh no I’m having a stroke!” The Lord spoke to my heart, “Tell Jack to take you to St. Thomas Hospital Emergency Room.” It was quite a scene in our kitchen with several people around me. In short, I made cutting remarks to my husband right before this incident. The Lord was dealing with me to speak truth in love with my husband and children as I previously mentioned. This was now a serious matter! The story of Zacharias came to mind when he lost his speech which was restored, Luke 1:19-22, 63-64.  This gave me hope that my speech would be restored. I was admitted to the hospital for a TIA, Transient ischemic Attack, like a mini stroke. I spent an overnight in the hospital for treatment and observation. My speech was restored by the next morning and I was grateful for the Lord’s healing.

Prayer: Thank You Lord as Jehovah Rapha for healing me in spiritual, physical and emotional ways. Help me hear Your voice and follow You in obedience. Amen.       

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