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Psalm 118:15-29 15 Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things! 16 The Lord’s right hand is lifted high; the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!” 17 I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. 18Continue reading “Open the Grace {Day Twenty-Two} 40 Gifts for 40 Days”

Father, we lift up every tribe, tongue, & nation. May our hearts be knit together for Your glory & purpose. How great is Your Love toward us. Faithful in all Your ways. Oh that our lives would reflect Your nature in the earth. Amen. For there is neither Jew nor Greek; slave nor free; maleContinue reading “Open the Grace {Day Twenty} 40 Gifts for 40 Days”

Today’s Gift of Grace is A Declaration of Deliverance Open the Grace {Day Nineteen} 40 Gifts for 40 Days I love the LORD, because He has heard My voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live. V 1-2 I loveContinue reading “Open the Grace {Day Nineteen} 40 Gifts for 40 Days”

“I wanted to take a picture that would show people that even though they had to do without many things because of the war they still had much to be thankful for.” Eric Enstrom For most of my life this print has been hanging in my mother’s dining room. I believe the story is thatContinue reading “Open the Grace {Day Sixteen} 40 Gifts for 40 Days”

Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shallContinue reading “Open the Grace {Day Fourteen} 40 Gifts for 40 Days”

“Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.” John 17:24 From Day One it’s His presence that’s made everything complete. Most of us have experienced walking intoContinue reading “Open the Grace {Day Thirteen} 40 Gifts for 40 Days”

We give thanks For gifts along the way Grace wrapped in quiet cries From head to toe Like tiny alleluias Today’s Gift of Grace // Tiny Alleluias Open the Grace {Day 10} 40 Gifts for 40 Days We’ve been discussing The Three Pillars of Lent here & there to help keep us on track throughoutContinue reading “Open the Grace {Day Ten} 40 Gifts for 40 Days”

Yesterday I shared three of the five go to practices that keep me on the right path emotionally, spiritually, & physically no matter what season I’m in. My stabilizers. Today we’ll discuss the last two. Rest & Feast. So if you’re here for the first time, you definitely should go back & read yesterday’s post.Continue reading “Open the Grace {Day Eight} 40 Gifts for 40 Days”

Today’s Gift of Grace // Stabilizers Open the Grace {Day 7} 40 Gifts for 40 Days Through the years I’ve found that having certain rhythms in place help me to stay the course. Especially in the busy seasons when it’s all too easy to become overwhelmed & under-rested. I refer to them as my “Stabilizers”.Continue reading “Open the Grace {Day Seven} 40 Gifts for 40 Days”

Acquire no gold or silver or copper for your belts, no bag for your journey, or two tunics or sandals or a staff, for the laborer deserves his food. And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it and stay there until you depart. As you enter the house, greetContinue reading “Open the Grace {Day Four} 40 Gifts for 40 Days”