Daily Dose of God’s Glorious Love

Veterans Sunday 11/14/16 Today we celebrate the service of others I feel out of place here and with this When I came back all was wrong Not really my office or place They try to be nice but are distant Forget so much, forgotten so much The service was a nightmare Flashback after flashback of loss I could not worship through pain Blood of so many shut out Yours I wanted to throw up to vomit But the evil would not come up The evil would not come out For the first time wanted to run To run away but where to go Dad is in the VA hospital Should be there but cannot Where do I go to get help “ My help comes from the Lord” But today I felt lost again First time since You came Mindlessly not watching Football on the TV Finished sermon planning For the first quarter of 2017 Is that a faith or ludicrous hope Or me trying to order my mind Too many chickens running loose Too many thoughts in chaos My mind like a child asks “ Can ronnie...

November 10, 2024 “ But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. ” (1Peter 4:7 NKJV) Whether the end of all things the end of my life the end of the day may I seriously pray Prayerful question: Do I pray with the intensity of knowing this could be my last prayer in this life?

November 9, 2024 “ Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. ” (James 5:16 NKJV) I go to group about my porn addiction a time of confession and celebration like Pilgrim burden fall and roll away as we pray for each other every day Prayerful question: Do I have a group who I can pray for and be prayed for?

November 8, 2024 “ And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven .” (James 5:15 NKJV) Are you sick do you pray ask others to pray sick of sin - pray Prayerful question: Does my prayer have a time to ask God to offer physical, emotional and spiritual healing? Like the God who created us we are a trinity and the physical, emotional and spiritual parts can work together for ill or for good.

November 7, 2024 “ for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. ” (1Timothy 4:5 NKJV) Read the written word of God, the Bible Talk to the Living Word of God, Jesus Then you are prepared for sanctification Prayerful question: Do I use the Bible as a model for prayer?

  The Characters of Christmas For Christmas 2011 Updated 2024 By Ronald Ramsey The Characters of Christmas For Christmas 2011 Introduction Christmas has become a time of giving gifts and decorating our homes, businesses and churches. Christmas has become a time of Black Friday and of shopping until you drop, a time of lists and trees, lights and bows. But Christmas has always been about people. The family we celebrate with and the One whose coming we celebrate. People are at the heart of every part of Christmas both in its creation and how we celebrate it today. This study will look at some of the characters who are part of the story of Christmas. To some these people are so familiar as to be boring, while to others they are not known at all. During these lessons you will be given the opportunity to not only learn about these people, but to share your thoughts on each ...

 Next I am sharing a study on the Characters of Christmas.  I hope you will find it a way to more deeply the meaning of Christmas.

November 6, 2024 “ Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; ” (Colossians 4:2 NKJV) Pray like you are serious Pray like it is essential Pray with thanksgiving Prayer is serious business Prayerful question: Do I take prayer as essential and serious business?

November 5, 2024 “ Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; ” (Philippians 4:6 NKJV) Do we miss the opportunity to have our fears and burdens lifted through prayer Are there warehouses for all the blessings God prepared but were never asked for by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; Prayerful question: Do I spend too much time worrying and not take time to pray?

November 4, 2024 “ For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, ” ( Philippians 1:19 NKJV) Pain brings patience Suffering brings deliverance Need brings heavenly supply By the united effort of prayer Prayerful question: Do you pray for the individual needs of those you know about and those others request prayer for? It is always good to have a prayer list of those who have been brought before you for prayer. This can help you be able to get updates so you can pray in a more helpful way.

November 3, 2024 “ always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, ” (Philippians 1:4 NKJV) I will not forget you Remember all of you Always remember you In every prayer of mine Prayerful question: Do I pray with a heart of always and everyone?

November 2, 2024 “ praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints — ” (Ephesians 6:18 NKJV) How do I pray always Can I pray with all prayer What is supplication Please help me God Prayerful question: Do I seek God's help and guidance when I pray even on how to pray?

I should be thankful but I am not I should be grateful but I am not I should be careful but I am not I should be hopeful but I am not Because I am not full I am empty

November 1, 2024 “ rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;” (Romans 12:12 NKJV) Living in Christ rejoicing in hope patient in tribulation continuing in prayer Prayerful question: Do I pray as though it is a normal part of my life? For it is for a Christian!!!

The shadows come but they never go they twist and distort all that you know they will confuse and mislead to and fro leading till you are lost in a life of woe October 2024

October 31, 2024 “ Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved.” (Romans 10:1 NKJV) Pray for Israel God's Holy city Pray for your nation and city Pray for God's mercy and pity Earnestly pray they will be saved Prayerful question: Do I pray for my political, community and religious leaders so all can be saved?

October 30, 2024 “ And on the Sabbath day we went out of the city to the riverside, where prayer was customarily made; and we sat down and spoke to the women who met there.” (Acts 16:13 NKJV) God uses prayer to lead to those in deepest need to your called for deed to souls you can feed Prayerful question: Do I seek guidance when I pray and follow it?

October 29, 2024 “ Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.” (Acts 12:5 NKJV) Remember those in prison in prayer Remember the needy in your prayer Remember those seeking justice in prayer Remember yourself in your prayer Prayerful question: Do I seek to remember those in need in my prayer, including yourself?

October 28, 2024 “ “ and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your alms are remembered in the sight of God.” (Acts 10:31 NKJV) Cornelius was not a Jew Cornelius was a Roman Cornelius loved God God heard Cornelius Prayerful question: Do you have the right to say God will not hear someones prayer?

The shadows will take you away others can see you but you're gone soul and life they will suck you dry no longer alive just waiting to die

October 27, 2024 “ Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.” (Acts 3:1 NKJV) Join in the hour of prayer Join in a group of prayer Join in a set time of prayer Join together in prayer Prayerful question: Does my prayer life include times to gather with others in prayer?

Shadows are a prison make you disappear locked up, locked away imprisoned from good

October 26, 2024 “ These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.” (Acts 1:14 NKJV) Mary prayed to her son James prayed to his brother Pray to your glorious God Pray to your beloved God Prayerful question: Do I join together in the great offering of prayer?

October 25, 2024 “ Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.” (Luke 6:12 NKJV) Why did Jesus need to pray Did Jesus pray to teach us Did Jesus pray to get away I think Jesus loved the Father Prayerful question: Do I love God enough to hold extended times of prayer?

October 24, 2024 “ “ Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. Therefore you will receive greater condemnation.” (Matthew 23:14 NKJV) Prayer is a time to talk with God Prayer is a two way conversation Prayer is not about looking good Prayer is for the glorious God Prayerful question: Do I not only speak but seek to listen when I pray?

October 23, 2024 “ “ And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”” (Matthew 21:22 NKJV) I prayed God and was not answered Did I not believe enough in my prayer Did I not want it enough to believe Or is it coming in God's time and way Prayerful question: Do I believe in prayer even when God seems quiet?

The shadows are winning so I am losing so I am lost The shadows have won

October 22, 2024 “ And He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a ‘den of thieves.’ ”” (Matthew 21:13 NKJV) God dwells among our prayer His presence enjoys those praying Do not steal from God your prayers Prayerful question: Does my prayer come from a desire to be with God and know Him better?

It is too late. I wanted to get away to find some peace but I couldn't. It was too difficult. Not possible. Then I watched a “true life” story about a chaplain coming back from Iraq with PTSD. It was so simple, over in less than an hour. Back together and then they want to send him to a hotter fire. Let's celebrate the victory even while they mock the dark pain and suffering of others. I got so angry and then I collapsed. It is about 3 in the morning and I would be angry but I am just empty. Why did I stay and watch so long? Why did I say what I said? People will tell me they had to deal with it this way to show how important it is to get help but it offered a quick fix even while teaching the opposite. For me it is a disaster making shame rise like bile in my throat. I HURT LIKE HELL! I FEEL THE FIRE BURNING AND DESTROYING WHAT IS LEFT OF MY SOUL. Why? So many whys. Too many whys. I am so ashamed. I am not enough. I am not.

October 21, 2024 “ “ Yet regard the prayer of Your servant and his supplication, O LORD my God, and listen to the cry and the prayer which Your servant is praying before You today:” (1Kings 8:28 NKJV) Regard my prayer Hear my supplication Listen to my cry Listen to my prayer Prayerful question: Does my prayer come with the desire to reach to God and to His hearing?

I pray my God there would be no screaming in the streets! That the young girl could walk safely the streets of our towns. That young boys could play safely in their yards and streets. That the aged could walk and be treated with respect. I pray my God parents would care about their kids. They would teach them to love and honor You. And then their kids could honor their parents. And all could livelong in the land together. I pray my God for those who seek to keep the peace. That they would be just as they bring about justice. That they would be protected by Your power my God. That they can return to their families at day’s end. I pray my God for those who are in fire and suffering. Protect them as they rush to bring help and comfort. May they be protected by Your power my God. So they can return to their families at day’s end. I pray my God for those who serve in the military. Protect each of them as they protect all of us. Keep them from ...