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I am no one special other than special enough that GOD loves me
- ordinary, neurotic at times, loving, angry, Sometimes forgiving,
can be judgmental, worried, fearful, sometimes smart, mistake-ridden
​imperfect me! 

And if GOD loves me in spite.. HE certainly loves us all!

What you can’t forgive you become

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Forgiving can be so difficult but so necessary!

I heard something that was shocking. “What you don’t forgive you become”

Not forgiving is tying yourself to the offense or perceived offense.

Life has triggers all around us to try and have us hold on to not forgiving rather than the forgiveness of CHRIST.

I was a victim of child sexual abuse. For the longest time, I not only had hate for the offender but also myself.

It was not until I let it go. And forgave, that I too was able to receive forgiveness.

GOD forgave so much!

Chance after chance we were given. And we failed. And the LORD gave us JESUS, HIS beloved born son to be sacrificed. All so we no longer had to wear our inequities. We no longer became our shame.

JESUS was spat on, whipped, mocked and in the worst physical pain. Yet, HE stood in the gap of HIS offenders and asked the FATHER to forgive them. Yes, forgive those who were persecuting HIM!

When someone hurts me, the last thing I think of is praying to the FATHER for them that hurt me. I, instead walk about with anger tattooed upon my soul. Ripping peace from my heart.

So, who is this hurting? My offender? Ummmmm, no!

LORD, help me forgive today. Help me to let it go! Forgive me, FATHER for those things I do that hurt others. Teach me LORD to love like YOU do. Break my heart for what breaks YOURS. Show me to lay it down and pray for those that hurt me. Release me LORD from any bitterness, anger and resentment that I am holding. Amen!

#ThankYOUJESUS❤️

Writer’s block or Not

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I am sitting here at a loss of what to write this morning.

I was awakened at 4 AM, couldn’t sleep. I was still tired and tried to go back to sleep.

Going back to sleep seemed to be a fight.

I started praising GOD.

Something a bit disturbing occurred. I had trouble finding words.

Perhaps, the tired in my mind - not sure! However, it bothered me. And off I went on a tangent, (in my own mind) on how terrible I am that I cannot even focus enough to give the LORD my full.

Eventually, the fatigue took me adrift and I fell back asleep.

I woke up about an hour later, feeling “off”.

I read the verse about how Satan comes to steal, kill and destroy.

Lately, it does seem that I may be under a bit of an attack. I say “bit” because in my heart of hearts, (much better than my mind), I AM the daughter of a KING and the winning has been done! I have victory “And I am convinced that nothing will ever separate me from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither my fears for today nor my worries about tomorrow--not even the powers of hell can separate me from God's love.

And certainly not a bout of poor focus!

So, the beating up of myself stopped.... and I instead picked up my cloak of the LORD’s love.

And look at that.... the words flowed out whilst in the middle of a writer’s block! JESUS always wins!

#ThankYOUJESUS ❤️

Today IS a New Day

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​Today, I will put my shame away!


Today, I will stomp out what tries to drag me down!

​Today, I will rise! I am not who I was yesterday!

I am not who I was even but a moment ago!

GOD’S mercy and grace provide renewal. Each and every morning.

So why? Why do I hold on to the shame and guilt of yesterday?

No more! JESUS shed HIS blood for me so that I am washed clean. I accept HIS love and then repent.

Repent of all I have done that I know of, and that even I may not be aware of!

I am covered! And those things behind me are gone!!

Time to put it down! Let it go! Brushing off the title of victim.

Today, I will assume my rightful title of warrior and victor!

Yep, today....

#ThankYOUJESUS ❤️

10/7/2014 0 Comments

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

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This past Sunday I heard a sermon which really put things in perspective for me. I have been dealing with much at the same time from business issues, health and family. I am a bible reading, prayer saying, worship praisin believer. I do suffer.

With all my praying, worshipping and reading, you would think I would be dancing for joy all day long no matter what comes my way. And I must admit I have more times of joy than I do not. Right now in my life, I am struggling to hold onto the joy. That is my reality.

I believe ALL we go through is for the good of the LORD. And that means suffering as well. So if I am to suffer for the LORD JESUS CHRIST, then so be it because I know that in HIS name, I am protected, strengthened and upheld. AMEN!

I would like to discuss moods, and feelings and depression and anxiety. Many, many years ago I suffered debilitating anxiety attacks. They came out of nowhere and oddly enough, they came at a time when I was at a good point in my life. They rendered me completely helpless. I could not feel comfortable wherever I was or with whomever I was with. Nothing made me “feel” better. I finally broke down and went and got counseling and medicinal help. It got me over the hump.

After that incident, I had anxiety off and on but mostly around an event. I never again had it come out of nowhere like that. So, ABOUT THAT SERMON! I listened to this minister speak on Satan’s attack. And excerpting a tiny bit, this  minister went on to explain, that the evil one can work in our “emotions” providing fear and doubt, thus creating depression, anxiety, anger and the like. (I am not saying that there are not physiological reasons for moods issues, there ARE). What I AM saying is that there IS relief.

Today, while speaking to my daughter she said that she chants “I am a child of GOD and evil has NO power over me”. It was something to that effect. So for me, evil = anxiety. So I did exclaim those words along with Joshua 1:9. I did receive a calm. I also asked for prayer, and boy am I lucky,’ cause I have some loving prayer warriors!

What is your “evil”? Are you tempted by something? Are you lonely? Are drugs or alcohol calling you? Food? Is your moods dragging you down? Are you being tempted to cheat on your mate? Do you have children who are suffering? Are you worried? Job problems?

WHAT IS YOUR “EVIL”? I am here to tell you that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Feel free to comment below and I will pray for you! Feel free to complete a contact form by clicking “Contact” from the website menu bar for anonymity. GOD does not want you to suffer, quite the opposite.

If you are feeling angst, depression – read these words:

Joshua 1:9

9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Those thoughts and feelings do not have to take hold…….. you are not alone! That temptation you are dealing with???? DON’T!!! Reach out PLEEEAAAASSSSEEEE, you are not alone!


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    I am Deni, short for Denise. I grew up in a Jewish home, in a Jewish neighborhood and a Jewish family. In 3rd grade we moved. We moved to a mostly non-Jewish area.... that is where JESUS found me. I say found me because I yet had not acknowledged it, but would find out later.......by grace, HE HELD ME ALL ALONG, just a lil Jewish girl from Philly.

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