"I" ...

{there's more of an explanation and links on "B" blog post}
MILE 4
"ABANDONMENT"

Matthew 27:46 Luke 22:39-44 Hebrews 12:1-3

I thought long and hard about "ABANDONMENT" for Jesus and for me (what it means or how it feels?) Because a long-time ago in my own life, it was stated that I had fear of "abandonment" (which to me, didn't make sense, back then) yet the first words that came to mind for me were words that start with "I" ...

INSECURITY

ISOLATION

Sad to say, I now know how both of these words occur in my life and I have to battle against feeling insecure and isolated but not like Jesus, from His Father ... I can't even imagine that empty feeling of separation. Back then, I could not think at all how I might have issues with abandonment ... I have a better picture of that now. Back then, I clearly knew that I had not experienced childhood losses or trauma that I associate with "abandonment". Thankfully, I have a strong belief that my Heavenly Father has not and will not abandon me, and this is what I cling to as I face any earthly moments that bring up fears related to this. Fortunately, I had not experienced divorce or a death of a parent as a child, as I have since then however. I still had fears, issues and perhaps even identity crisis based on my insecurities and in these aging years with hearing loss now, a real sense of isolation like never before. As you can tell, this MILE strikes too close to home ... the blessing for me, is I have never felt abandoned by God, even when I might have deserved it. He has been ever so faithful to me every MILE of my journey.

"Lord, I confess there are times in my life when I feel like everyone, even You, has abandoned me. Give me the faith to see that You have never left me. Help me to see that You were abandoned so I would never have to be. Let me focus on Your presence today. In Jesus' name, Amen."

"L" ...

{sorry, the plan was that one of these would post daily this week each day, but I forgot to change from draft to publish them}

{there's more of an explanation and links on "B" blog post}

MILE 3
"RELATIONSHIP"

John 19:26-27 James 4:7-10 John 15:9-17

so this will have to be my
"L" words
LOVE LINKS
(although not all relationships are "love" or linked to "love") yet somehow we humans are linked by love
Our Link with God is
LOVE
and
Jesus' sacrifice for us is an expression of His aMazing
LOVE
for us
and
He calls us
yeah, woos us
into a LOVE RELATIONSHIP with Him
"Embrace the unconditional LOVE Christ wants to show you today"

"Jesus, thank You for acknowledging our need for care and relationship in Your final moments on the cross. Thank You for always looking upon me with love and favor, no matter what my sins deserve. Give me the perspective to prioritize my relationship with You today, and guide me as I learn how to follow You. In Jesus' name, Amen."

You Love is Amazing!

HALLELUJAH anyhow

"E" ...

{sorry, the plan was that one of these would post daily this week each day, but I forgot to change from draft to publish them}
I intend to add more next time I'm online so these are a work in progress like me.
{there's more of an explanation and links on "B" blog post}
MILE 2

SALVATION
or for my ONE WORD
Eternally Saved
day 2 YV

Luke 23:39-43 Genesis 40:9-23 Lamentations 3:19-23

SALVATION in JESUS CHRIST
is
EVERYTHING to me

"Jesus, I praise You for the grace You showed to the man hanging next to You on the cross. Your mercies are greater than anything I can comprehend. Thank You for remembering me specifically, although I deserved the punishment You received. Open my eyes, Lord, to receive the mercy You make available to me so that I may remember You in everything I do. In Jesus' name, Amen."

... because of our SALVATION made possible by Jesus Christ, we will have an ETERNITY with God and all BELIEVERS, as iBELIEVE

"B" ...

{sorry, the plan was that one of these would post daily this week each day, but I forgot to change from draft to publish them}
I intend to add more next time I'm online so these are a work in progress like me

However, I wanted to link you to the devotional reading plan at YV - You Version  "Seven Mile Miracle" (which  also has a book, study guide and DVD) Day 1 of 7 (@YV) YouTube Once before (in 2015) I used my One Word GRACE for this week and Jesus 7 Last Words but if you notice, that word only has 5 letters and my One Word for 2018 has 7 B-E-L-I-E-V-E perfect yet they don't line up with the key words for the "SEVEN MILE MIRACLE" and iBELIEVE the order of these words is important

Pastor Furtick refers to each one as Mile 1, Mile 2, Mile 3, Mile 4,  Mile 5, Mile 6, Mile 7

1. Forgiveness 2. Salvation 3. Relationship 4. Abandonment 5. Distress 6. Triumph 7. Reunion

BE  FORGIVING and FORGIVEN {okay, I searched for a "B" word dealing with "forgiveness" and had to resort to this}

• Luke 23:32-34
• Matthew 21:6-11
• Matthew 18:21-22

"Jesus, give me the perspective today to see the full extent of your forgiveness. Forgive me for the times that I have unknowingly, and knowingly, sinned against you. I pray the same forgiveness I receive from you may overflow into the forgiveness I extend to others. In Jesus' name, Amen." YV day 1

I also came across 7@7 with 47 days of great daily devotionals  that go with this  7 Mile Miracle journey with Elevation Church sermon series

HOSANNA - Lord, Save us!

John 12:13; Matthew 21:9
HOSANNA in the highest
the TRIUMPHANT entry Hosanna (defined)

...“So they took palm branches and went out to meet Him. Everyone was shouting, “Lord, be our Savior! Blessed is the one who comes to us sent from Jehovah-God, the King of Israel!”” ‭‭John‬ ‭12:13‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Yes, this is Holy Week (already) and yes, there are still 5 days left in "Draw the Circle" (Lent - "Cuaresma" in Spanish, officially ends this Thurs. March 29th, this year){I actually thought it ended before Palm Sunday, which we celebrate today} Palms up - give Jesus all praise, glory and honor with your thanks outpouring for what He accomplishes this Holy Week that we commerate as Christians every year and rightly so! Since I ended last week with days 29-35, clearly there are 5 more to make 40 days on this journey of prayer, but as we have learned along the way, this is just the impetus to get us continuing to draw circles and pray through ... and we're going to "pray through Holy Week"
"Draw the Circle" by Mark Batterson (image from day 34) Day 36-40

Day 36 "Senior Partner" Matthew 6:20 "What we keep we ultimately loose; what we give away we ultimately get back."

Day 37 "Prayer Contracts" Matthew 16:18-19 "Agreeing with someone in prayer is like getting your prayers notarized."

Day 38 "Climb the Watchtower" Habakkuk 2:1 "Going back to places of spiritual significance can help us find our way forward again."

Day 39 "Holy Ground" Exodus 3:1-5 "The purpose of prayer is not to give orders to God; the purpose is to get orders from God."

Day 40 "Prayer Alphabet" Romans 8:26-27 "Prayer is the difference between the best we can do and the best God can do."

I will keep on  PRAYING the PROMISES of God's Word


... while I am preparing my heart this week "remembering"  Holy Week and Jesus Christ! I will reflect on the lowest points of my sin, the price it cost Jesus, and the highest peak of what God allowed to show His incredible love for us and has done through Jesus ... I will go back and reflect on Jesus' Last 7 phrases not just words spoken from the Cross (shared on this blog and through various pastors and sermon/studies, but mine are most likely drafted) and ponder what would be the 7 last thoughts I might want to leave as part of my own legacy ...

...however I must share my little ranting ramble for this week: "I often wonder when the Christian world will stand up and change the name of this upcoming SONday to something with RESURRECTION or REDEEMING LOVE SONday; instead of the customary pagan origin name that in no way exalts Our King of kings and Lord of Lords - Jesus Christ ... all the ecards and real cards and everything to our salutation for blessing everyone with a Happy ... should point to Jesus Christ's RESURRECTION, which is what we celebrate, not some goddess of spring. I want to send cards or even post an image here ... but all of the ones I have seen end with Happy E. ... not Glorious Resurrection or even Happy Resurrection of Jesus!!! (although this link makes the best connection I've found to why we use this Saxon word and clarifies better this misconception, if you're interested) yet I still don't like it or think saying "Happy Passover" is good either, although in Spanish they do use "Pascua" (for Jewish Passover) "Feliz Pascua" ... this is why "HE is Risen" and "He's Alive" express better what we are celebrating and that we are indeed alive and will rise with Him ... glory, hallelujah! {but I'm a little ahead of myself with this} but just in case ...
John 11:25
I serve and believe in a RISEN SAVIOR crucified in my place my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ YOU ARE the RESURRECTION and the LIFE YOU ARE my REDEEMER YOU ARE THE ONE WHO SAVES
so Lord, I draw the circle another week and ask You with this:
Hosanna  I beg You to save _______!
Please deliver us
iBelieve You are the Christ the Son of the Living God You are the Life Giver Our Messiah save us from our mess give us a message to save others who are perishing break our hearts Lord for what breaks Yours
Thank You for salvation through Jesus Christ!