Betty Whitaker Jackson

Sharing the Plenty in 2020: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says: “Rejoice, always, pray continually, gibe thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” No time for pity parties here! Daily Vitamin today reminds us to pray powerfully: “May God revive your heart for earnest, consistent prayer. May you remember once again that God moves on every act promised by your faith. May you rejoice in the fact that God keeps His promises and answers prayers……

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Sharing the Plenty in 2020, one of my favorite verses in all of Scripture. Remember who is in control of this earth, the heavens, the universe, and every moment of our lives. “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)  Your Daily…..

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This hymn, “Now Thank We All Our God” is special to me because it was the processional hymn for our wedding in 1968.

It was translated from German by Catherine Winkworth. It’s original author was Martin Rinkart, written in 1636, and appeared in over six hundred hymn books, and can be found on www.hymnary.com.

I love this hymn because of its reference to generational understanding that God is sovereign and that He continues his faithful providence. In a time of…..

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Sharing the Plenty in 2020 from Lamentations 3:22-24 :“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is Your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore, I will wait for Him.” Your Daily Vitamin to strengthen your soul: “May you rest tonight knowing that fresh mercies will greet you in the morning, grace will cover you throughout the day, and God’s power will be…..

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In the absence this year of a Thanksgiving service, I will post Thanksgiving hymns on this site this week. If the President issues a proclamation for 2020, I will also post it here.

The first hymn, so very appropriate for this year, was written by Isaac Watts and appears in some 1400 hymnals. It reminds us of God’s sovereignty from creation, through events and trials of this life, to the ultimate blessing, worthy of Thanksgiving: our heavenly home. Can’t you…..

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Sharing the Plenty I 2020: Job 3:21 says, He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. Daily Vitamin to help your soul grow: “May God surprise you today with oasis moments of refreshment and encouragement. May He delight you heart with a kind and unexpected word. May He use you to be a source of refreshment to many. And may you pause today to notice the good things in your life, and give…..

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Sharing the Plenty for 2020 from Psalm 112:6-8: “Surely the righteous will never be shaken’ they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear, in the end they will look in triumph over their foes.”

Daily Vitamin to help your soul grow from Susie Larson’s Blessings for Every Day, Amazon.com. “May your capacity for the things of God increase…..

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Sharing the Plenty in 2020 from Psalm 86:12: “The Lord will indeed give what is good and our land will yield its harvest.” Daily Vitamin to help your soul grow: “May you understand—on a whole new level—how much God is for you. May you see wonders unfold before you that remind you how much it matters that you pray. May you plant new seeds of faith expectant that you’ll see a harvest in the days to come. May you take…..

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1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Daily Vitamin to help your soul grow: “May you set aside your fears, worries, frustrations, and pull close the one you love. May you savor every bite of nourishment God provides. May you notice sacred moments and give thanks for all that is right in the world. May the Lord make Himself especially real to you in the coming days. And…..

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Sharing the plenty in 2020, Psalm 143:12—In Your unfailing love, silence my enemies, destroy all my foes, for I am Your servant.    Daily Vitamin to grow your soul: “If you’re walking through a dark valley, may you hear God’s promise to you. ‘I will give you treasures in the valley. Riches stored in secret places!’ May you walk forward unafraid and full of faith that He’ll fill your arms with spoils from the war and treasures to share with others…..

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