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the king version And on the third day, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; 2  and both Jesus and his disciples were called to the marriage. 3  And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus says * to Him, “They have no wine.” 4  Jesus says * to her, “Woman, what have I to do with you? My 1 hour has 2 not yet come.” 5  His mother says * to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.” 6  And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three measures 3  apiece. 7  Jesus says * to them, “Fill the waterpots with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8  And He says * to them, “Draw some out now, and carry 4   it to the governor of the feast.” And they carried 5 it. 9  When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made into wine, and knew not from where 6 it was (but the servants who drew the...

The storms of life can come suddenly . But no worries! When our Lord Jesus speaks the Word, these storms will suddenly be calm. Be it a COVID surge, a financial fallout, or both and more, our Savior can save us from them all. “Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” Jesus responded,  “Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!”  Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.” [Matthew 8:24-26 NLT]    

I was reading a self-help book when I got to this part: " To write a book, become the book itself." [1] But then I remembered the verse:   " Though I love them, they stand accusing me like Satan for what I’ve never done. I will pray until I become prayer itself . " [Psalm 109:4 TPT]   By then, I realize, my reading is not self-helping me very much. I found myself spitting more bones than chewing meat.   What I needed was grace-help all along. Grace upon grace [John 1:16] The grace to say 'No' to sin. [Titus 2:12]   I will again attempt to read that book. But warn you, someone famous once said, "If you're too open-minded; your brains will fall out." [2]   I accept correction. I admit the need for self-discipline.   For God did not give us a spirit of timidity  or  cowardice  or  fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment  and  personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balan...

#Hab3v17-18 my harvest has not yet come…yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will be joyful in the God who saves me. #Dan3v18 But even if He does not, let it be known, that I will not bow down to compromise…  

#2Chro20v22  NOW when they began to sing & to praise God , the  L ORD  set ambushes against the people who had come against Judah; and the enemy was defeated.     Judah means praise. Now life comes with storms and hurdles that challenge our ability to praise God. They come against our worship. But we fight to maintain our ground to praise the Lord. We just have to praise God all the more.   We've heard the story: King Jehoshaphat appointed singers to lead the army in praise and worship - right in front of the battle-clad army. What a battle plan. What a battle cry!   So this is how we fight our life's battles: On our knees, in prayer and with songs of victory.  

 #1Ki20v22 The prophet came to the king of Israel and said, “ Go , strengthen yourself and prepare , and see what you do , for next year the king of Aram will come up against you.” [MEV]

#Judg20v22 The men of Israel encouraged each other. So they again went out to fight, as they had done the first day.    So here we are now, by God’s grace, into 2022.