Betty Whitaker Jackson

As we  “Celebrate ’21, Everyone! God’s Got This!” let us pray for wisdom so that our witness is strong for the Lord. This is Lenten Psalm #307, “Seeking Wisdom.”

MY PSALM 307   SEEKING WISDOM

Almighty God, Creator of the Universe, Abba, Father,

I pray today for wisdom, Your guidance, Your direction.

Around me I hear constant babble,

Competing voices,

Rabid arguments,

Statements of fools parading as truth.

I need only hear Your still, small voice

As I come to You…..

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Christians are part of the Cloud of Witnesses who are the Covenant family of God. When a family member dies, he or she leaves a legacy behind and shows us the life path’s entry into God’s pledged reward, eternity with Jesus. We have all attended Memorial services; we mourn with celebration. We see that saint’s purpose, and know once again that we are God’s children, that He loves us, that we can celebrate each other’s lives well lived. I wrote…..

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God says, “Remember the Sabbath, to keep it holy.” God knew from the beginning of creation that we needed Sabbath rest to renew our spirits and prepare for the next endeavors before us. Why should we ignore the commands of our Creator?

With rejoicing we come, Dear Lord,To Your Sabbath, a day set aside to worship

And to rest in Your Presence. For at Your creation of the world

You accomplished magnificence and order, And pronounced it good and rested…..

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In these times of COVID, closed businesses, mourning, and Lent, “My Psalm #304 Depression.” May it bless your day to remember God loves you, and so do I:

MY PSALM 304   DEPRESSION

Almighty God, Holder of my soul, Abba, Father, Sometimes I am weighed down with grief, sorrow, pain And cannot see clearly the blessings You’ve provided. Help my unbelief, be my vision, give me insight as well.

I am so encouraged by Your Word which shows me Heroes of…..

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I wrote this original Psalm before COVID changes all our lives. For the last year, I’ve posted words of encouragement to those who like us are basically housebound. We are still waiting for the vaccine. W know of others who have restricted their comings and goings far more than we have. We still see our grandchildren, occasionally shop and go out to eat, and thankfully can safely attend church. That being said, this My Psalm is called Discouragement.

“Almighty Father,…..

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Dear Heavenly Father, I come into your Presence

Admitting that I need You more each day.

As I study Your Word,

Your message to the world and to me

I become more and more aware

Of Your unfathomable grace

Which covers  my multitude of sins

Past, present, and future.

I bow to Your Holiness

Unable to stand in Your Presence.

Cleanse me of all that keeps me from loving You

In body, soul, strength, and mind.

Forgive my unrighteousness

Which…..

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Tomorrow the season of Lent begins. Because Easter date changes each year according to the Lunar calendar, Lent is a different length each year, roughly forty days. This year Lent is February 17th to April 3rd. Lent signifies Christ’s time of temptation by Satan in the wilderness. Additionally, I learned, because each Sunday represents a “little Easter,” Sundays are not included in the forty-day observance of Lent.

One of the songs I taught my junior choir kids, “Every Morning is…..

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I believe in Godincidents, when God interrupts my day to show His Presence! It happens often enough to call attention to itself and increase my faith and help me once more declare: “God’s Got This!” I named my first book and its second iteration, “It’s a God Thing!” and “It’s Surely a God Thing!  I believe that God freely gives to us so that we may freely give to others, and when we pray for His control, He grants the…..

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