"The Promise of Lent" - 5th Sunday

40 Day Journey Toward the Power of Easter
with Chris Tiegreen's devotional "The Promise of Lent"

... Isaiah 52:7-10 ...
for the Lord has comforted His People He has redeemed Jerusalem. The Lord has demonstrated His Holy Power before the eyes of all nations. All the ends of the earth will see the
Victory of our God

{how very timely and appropriate for such a time as this!}
COVID-19 Worldwide

"Lord, my life is shaped by the things I hunger for, and You have blessed me with a longing for the things of heaven. Continue to stir up my hunger for the good news of Your Kingdom. Rebuild the ruined places of my life, and strengthen the gifts and calling I have already received. Let me be a revelation of {*You}Your goodness, grace, and glory that I might live as part of Your PROMISE to display Your victory to the ends of the earth."~Chris Tiegreen, p.122

{could not be a better prayer for me to pray during this}

I  will not FEAR or BE AFRAID Psalm 91:5
as I'm continuing with this devotion:

Readings for Week 5 Mon. Day 29 "The New Feast" Revelation 21:1-7 *Revelation 21:5 Tues. Day 30 "Hope Behind the Clouds" Matthew 16:13-23 *Matthew 16:21 Weds. Day 31 "The Evidence of Life" John 11:1-44 *John 11:40 Thurs. Day 32 "The End of Fruitlessness" Matthew 21:18-22 *Matthew 21:21-22 Fri. Day 33 "A Heart in Sync with His" John 12:1-8 *John 12:7 Sat. Day 34 "The Greater Exodus" Luke 9:28-36  *Luke 9:30-31 (ESV)

If ever there has been a Lent season to prepare our hearts, this is the time in 2020 to seek the Lord totally. Pray and Be Bold in sharing Jesus! then release the Holy Spirit to finish the work JESUS has done
Included the following just to hear Max Lucado's heart & encouragement




IF You know MAX LUCADO or even if you don't, check out his website & other social media, because he has been sharing such wisdom & great encouragement almost daily.

{sorry if any of my images or video/links do not appear or cause problems}

"The Promise of Lent" - 4th Sunday

40 Day Journey Toward the Power of Easter
with Chris Tiegreen's devotional "The Promise of Lent"

Isaiah 25:6-9 

Lord, I long for that day when Your Kingdom comes on earth in all its fullness, when tears are no more, when death is not only swallowed up in victory but disappears forever. Help me ...

...live with hope for the age to come...

I'm continuing with this: Isaiah 40:1-5;John 17:22-24 Haggai 2:6-9; Malachi 3:1-4

Readings for Week 4 Mon. Day 23 "Forgiven Before We Fell" Isaiah 40:1-5 *Isaiah 40:1-2 Tues. Day 24 "A Demonstration of God" Isaiah 40:1-5 *Isaiah 40:4 Weds. Day 25 "A Revelation of Glory" Isaiah 40:1-5 *Isaiah 40:5 Thurs. Day 26 "The Fellowship of Glory" John 17:22-24 *John 17:22 Fri. Day 27 "Unshakable" Haggai 2:6-9 *Haggai 2:6 Sat. Day 28 "A Pure Priesthood" Malachi 3:1-4 *Malachi 3:3

Lord, my heart is at rest in You because I have chosen to build my life on the Truth of Your Word and the certainty of Your grace. Thank You that my security does not depend on my faithfulness but on Yours.{Thank You!} Anchor me always in Your love. Amen. Day 27, Chris T.

So many of my readings, prayers and studies just seem to coincide  with the times in which we now live! I am so thankful  for all the spiritual community and support available online and all of YOU here  and at YouVersion, Faith/Study Gateway, Sheila Walsh, Max Lucado,  Proverbs 31 Ministry, Church, Worship Music & Prayer services online {Thank you all!}

Keeping on my Journey toward the Power of Jesus' Christ Resurrection!
Hallelujah!

"The Promise of Lent" - 3rd Sunday

40 Day Journey Toward the Power of Easter
with Chris Tiegreen's devotional "The Promise of Lent"

Job 19:25-27
Today is a National Day of Prayer March 15, 2020 A Call to us all to Pray amid the world crisis and ours of the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID 19) {usually our National Day of Prayer is in May each year} but this is a necessary time for us to pray for one another
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I am continuing this week:
mostly in Isaiah 53 with this devotional and the following readings daily claiming Isaiah 53 (v.5) in particular this day of prayer
"But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed" NKJV

Readings for Week 3 Mon. Day 17 The Lamb Who Transforms John 1:29-34 *Jn 1:29 Tues. Day 18 Clash of Kingdoms Isaiah 53 *Isaiah 53:3 Weds. Day 19 A Comprehensive Gospel Isaiah 53 *Isaiah 53:4 Thurs. Day 20 Receive All, Give All Isaiah 53 *Isaiah 53:5 Fri. Day 21 Finally Free Isaiah 53 *Isaiah 53:6 Sat. Day 22 The Dignity of Silence Isaiah 53 *Isaiah 53:7

"Surely He has borne our infirmities and carried our diseases..." v.4

...Lord, may my faith rise to the level of Your Promise, and may it not stop when my own needs are met. Give me opportunities to be a minister of grace to many of the wounded (and sick) lives You gave Your life to save. (day 20)

"... All of our sicknesses and brokenness - spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical - are consequences of our rebellion ... and Jesus took the pains of that rebellion upon Himself."... (day 20)

"...O believe, my heart, oh believe,
Nothing will be lost to you!..."  Gustav Mahler, "Resurrection Symphony" (5th movement) {this is the quote shared for the end of day 19}

...Lord, I cannot thank You enough for carrying my weaknesses and bearing my sorrow {pain and infirmities}. I depend on You for everything and You always let me. Thank You for all that salvation includes. (day 19)

Way Maker
"... Way maker, Miracle Worker, Promise keeper Light in the darkness, my God That is who You are Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper Light in the darkness, my God That is who You are You are here, touching every heart I worship You I worship You You are here, healing every heart I worship You I worship You You are here, turning lives around I worship You I worship You You are here, mending every heart ...
Even when I don’t see it, You’re working Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working You never stop, You never stop working You never stop, You never stop working"
That is Who YOU are!!!

"The Promise of Lent" - 2nd Sunday

40 Day Journey Toward the Power of Easter

with Chris Tiegreen's devotional "The Promise of Lent"

...

1 Corinthians 15:42-49 NLT

Lord, everything You created is important, including this material world and my physical body. But I know what is most important and what lasts forever. Teach me to sow my weak- ness, my brokenness, my material possessions, and my natural form into the soil of Your King-dom, and may the seeds I have sown flourish and bear eternal fruit. Amen ~ Chris Tiegreen

I will be continuing with this:

Readings for Week 2 Mon. Day 11 Psalm 51:7-12 *Psalm 51:10 "A Clean Heart" Tues. Day 12 Lamentations 3:18-24 *Lamentations 3:22-23 "When Morning Comes" Weds. Day 13 Lamentations 3:25-30 *Lamentations 3:26 "Faith Waits" Thurs. Day 14 Lamentations 3:31-33 *Lamentations 3:32 "God in the Dark" Fri. Day 15 Lamentations 3:34-42 *Lamentations 3:37 "A Culture of Complaint" Sat. Day 16 Zechariah 9:9-13 *Zechariah 9:12 "A Promise of Restoration"

Looks like a week mostly in Lamentations, so here's a new song for me from a new album to me and a 5 day YouVersion reading plan I completed, too  while I continue enjoying

"Praise Before My Breakthrough"

by Bryan and Katie Torwalt

Prophesy Your  PROMISE  {this one just fits with my 2020 Word}

"The Promise of Lent" - 1st Sunday

40 Day Journey Toward the Power of Easter

with Chris Tiegreen's devotional "The Promise of Lent"

then all who belong to Christ

will be raised when HE COMES BACK 1 Corinthians 15:20-23

"My God and my Father, every judgment of Yours is trimmed with Hope; every lamentation of mine is framed by Your PROMISES; every heart break leads to Your Joy. Thank You that even in this season of Lent, our solemnity is punctuated by six reminders of the Resurrection, six Sundays until our Resurrection Day comes. Fill my heart with Your goodness on all of them, and every day in between." Amen ~ Chris Tiegreen

Readings

for 

Week 1

Mon. Day 5 "A Changed Mind" Mark 1:9-15 *Mark 1:15 NIV Tues. Day 6 "A Sacred Vessel" 2 Cor. 4:5-7 *2 Corinthians 4:7 Weds. Day 7 "A Purposeful Death" 2 Cor. 4:8-10 *2 Corinthians 4:10 Thurs. Day 8 "A Transforming Vision" 2 Cor.4:16-18; *2 Corinthians 4:18 Fri. Day 9 "A Confident Longing" 2 Cor.5:1-5 *2 Corinthians 5:2 Sat. Day 10 "A Grateful Response"Heb.13:10-16 *Hebrews 13:15

* key verse each devotion is packed with good information, ending with a beautiful prayer, some reflection questions and thoughts and a related quote from music

{shared this on Ash Wednesday also}

MARCH PROMISES

[source:365promises(dot)com]

MARCH promises from 365promises MARCH 1 - PROMISE #60 The earth belongs to Me and all that is in it. Psalm 24:1 MARCH 2 - PROMISE #61 My throne will stand forever and justice will reign  in My kingdom. Psalm 45:6 MARCH 3 - PROMISE #62 The grass will dry up and flowers will fall,  but My Word will endure forever. 1 Peter 1:24-25 MARCH 4 - PROMISE #63 Though the mountains vanish,  My unending love will never leave you. Isaiah 54:10 MARCH 5 - PROMISE #64 I have called you out of darkness  into My glorious light. 1 Peter 2:9 MARCH 6 - PROMISE #65 I have chosen the weak things of this world  to confound the strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27 MARCH 7 - PROMISE #66 I delight to reveal My kingdom to those  with a childlike heart. Matthew 11:25-26 MARCH 8 - PROMISE #67 I have brought you close through the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13 MARCH 9 - PROMISE #68 Your old life has died and your new life is hid  with Christ in Me. Colossians 3:3 MARCH 10 - PROMISE #69 The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead  will also give life to you. Romans 8:11 MARCH 11 - PROMISE #70 I have blessed you in Christ  with every heavenly blessing. Ephesians 1:3 MARCH 12 - PROMISE #71 Commit all that you do to Me and  your plans will be successful. Proverbs 16:3 MARCH  13- PROMISE #72 I am with you and I will help you  because I am your God. Isaiah 41:10 MARCH 14 - PROMISE #73 I will never abandon you. Hebrews 13:5 MARCH 15 - PROMISE #74 I see all your hardships and I care about your suffering. Psalm 31:7 MARCH 16 - PROMISE #75 When you pass through turbulent waters, I will be close to you. Isaiah 43:2 MARCH 17 - PROMISE #76 My anointing will teach you all you need to know. 1 John 2:27 MARCH 18 - PROMISE #77 If you live in My secret place, you will find rest under My shadow. Psalm 91:1 MARCH 19 - PROMISE #78 I will give you My strength to help you stand in high places. 2 Samuel 22:33-34 MARCH 20 - PROMISE #79 Thousands may fall around you,  but you will not be harmed. Psalm 91:7 MARCH 21 - PROMISE #80 I provide food for the hungry and justice for the oppressed. Psalm 146:7 MARCH 22 - PROMISE #81 My divine power will give you all you need to live a good life. 2 Peter 1:3 MARCH 23 - PROMISE #82 My mercy will overrule judgment. James 2:13 MARCH 24 - PROMISE #83 I will cause all things to ultimately work for your good. Romans 8:28 MARCH 25 - PROMISE #84 Humble yourself before Me and in time I will exalt you. 1 Peter 5:6 MARCH 26 - PROMISE #85 I have carved your name in the palms of My hands. Isaiah 49:16 MARCH 27 - PROMISE #86 Never tire of doing good, for in time  you will reap a harvest. Galatians 6:9 MARCH 28 - PROMISE #87 An eternal crown awaits you at the finish line,  so keep running your race. 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 MARCH 29 - PROMISE #88 I prepared a kingdom inheritance for you  when I created the world. Matthew 25:34 MARCH 30 - PROMISE #89 It is precious for Me to see My faithful ones come home. Psalm 116:15 MARCH 31 - PROMISE #90 I will not forget My promises because  I am a merciful God. Deuteronomy 4:31

{sorry, COVID 19 made me forget to post these each week or at least like this -monthly ...  since March so I'm updating finally in July}
I was reading but not sharing and hope you also read over at 365 Promises the images and devotions are wonderful and make it worth it