RENEW, REBUILD & RESTORE our HOPE in 2021

One month has already gone by in 2021 and once again (I think) I have not shared my One Word for 2021, although I a lotm fairly certain of my verse in the Bible that contains that One Word ... however there are various words in that Scripture verse that it could be, such as "Hope", which I've heard or been told, many are leaning towards "Hope" in 2021 (understandably, after 2020). Yet HOPE already has been one of my One Words in previous years, which does not mean that it could not be again. As with my One Word that had been PROMISE for 2020, I still have plenty that could keep me focused on God's Promises for an eternity and I probably will in many ways, continue to seek His Promises on any given topic. The same may be true with the repitition of any of the One Words that I had in previous years, like "HOPE" but I don't think that's the One for me, for 2021. It could be though, so I'm not ruling it out completely. Like I mentioned, it is in my verse! But I'm still not revealing my verse or my One Word ... from many words & His Word. 

Another word that is in my verse for 2021 is RENEW, which seems like that might be a really good One Word also. Starting this month of February, over at YouVersion (bible.com), there is a 21 day challenge that I usually have done in other years. In fact, the reason that I decided to do a blog post today, is/was to share this and a reading plan that I did back in 2019 with the word RENEW, even if it isn't my One Word. I have decided that it is one that would be good to share here on aMazing Grace, especially since it is connected to my One Word - actually it's the action word (verb) to my One Word. However, the reading plan has a couple other words, related to RENEW ... which I believe will be helpful to me once again, as this plan was back in 2019. I have not chosen this for my plan again over at YouVersion because there are so many other new ones to choose from but I have been setting myself & time aside (doing a fast somewhat) so  I can Seek God more diligently & hunger after Him better to meet me in this season of restoration & renewal, being rebuilt in my faith in so many aspects already in 2021 but perhaps mainly because of 2020. I think 2020 was a year of having a 20/20 vision for many of us that refocused & challenged us, stretching us to the maximum & still requiring more from us, & in us, & through us. So it only seems fit that these 21 days should be in prayer & fasting, refocusing on God, His Word, His Way, His Will.

Let's Run Forward in 2021, perhaps with this reading plan, in part, or along with another one you already have chosen and let's

RENEW, REBUILD & RESTORE                          in 2021

Of course, there are many other good plans at YouVersion and studies available right now, with so much available now online.

This one, not only goes well with my One Word, but also with a Faith Gateway and Chrystal Evans Hurst's 28 day Prayer Journey plan that I've already started, as well as the one that Max Lucado has on his new book,*Begin Again... with Bible Gateway as a reading club. I had already begun 2021 with First 5 in the book of Ephesians, so truthfully this was plenty for me to focus & fill up my daily faith journey putting Jesus first & center in my life. 

"Jesus, as I start this 21 day challenge & continue with others, help me to do it from a heart that wishes to know You better, rather than just for what You can do for me. I want to finish this journey more in love with You than when I started. Amen."

*By the way, the rest of the title of Max Lucado's "Begin Again..." book is "... Your HOPE and RENEWAL Start Today".  

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Day 1 of 21

days in prayer from

RENEW, REBUILD & RESTORE

Dear Heavenly Father, we pray that Your Holy Spirt and Your glory will fill our hearts as we set out these next 21 days in prayer. Help me to be open to hear from You and be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s voice in my life. Lead us and guide us as we will be renewed, rebuilt and restored through our prayers. We ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.

Please join me and others in prayer & this reading challenge to RUN FORWARD for the next 21 days, however you choose with God, the Father, Son & Holy Spirit! The Church and our Country really need us to RETURN to JESUS in 2021. Fix our eyes on Him & may our Words & Hearts follow Jesus only. RELY on JESUS, REST in Him and READ His WORD, not the words of others. Let's SEEK Him alone, for our Salvation is found in Him. Be REFRESHED! 

{I hope to be back with at least a Prayer each day!}

A Very Happy & Blessed Birthday

to my special sister & friend

in Christ

💚

Standing on the PROMISES ... 2020 ...

The end of 2020 is finally here
however
the pandemic and all the hard times
are not over nor ending
so
I WILL STAND ON
GOD'S
PROMISES

{clipped from another image from SharonJaynes*}

I am so ready to leave 2020 behind, but not at all sure if I'm ready to move on from the One Word I had from God for 2020 ... PROMISES ... it may be because I wasn't able to compose a post summarizing how God spoke His PROMISES and this One Word over and over in so many ways throughout 2020; all that I have learned and all that I found I have yet to learn of God's Promises in His Word. Perhaps I'm not ready for 2021 because I have not yet heard a new One Word for 2021, so I seem to think that this means I stay with the same Word, which has an endless supply in God's Word of so many PROMISES given to us. 

I hope to come back to this post (or a Part 2) and finish my thoughts on my One Word or share some more on PROMISES, but this day has left me with other concerns that have prevented me from clearing my mind enough to do justice to God's PROMISES from 2020, yet I sure am glad that this was my One Word. One of the main things that I did learn is that I need to learn more about God's PROMISES, but more importantly how to distinguish them in the scriptures as PROMISES, because as my title states, it's all about "Standing on His Promises". 

THIS is what I (and you) need to do ... stand ... stand firm ... because His Word never fails & we must stand and claim His Word, His Promises as ours ... not just read the Bible, the words, but turn the scriptures into prayers & speak them into our lives & others, receive His many PROMISES as ours. So I'll be back... meanwhile this video will direct & inspire us: 

... How to Stand On God's Promises ... Max Lucado

as we 
BEGIN AGAIN
in
2021
humbly
yielded to Jesus
Ground yourself in God's Promises

" HOPE reminds us that HE has a plan and a PROMISE for us!"

Wishing
you all a
blessed & happy
New Year!




May 2021 be far better than 2020 & draw us closer to God
through
His PROMISES
in His Word
the Bible


* the full quote from Sharon J. says,"We must move from knowing God's Promise,to believing the Promiseto actuallyTaking Hold of the Promisethrough obedient action in order to make it a reality in our lives."from Sharon J.'s book, "Taking Hold of the Faith You Long For."
If God does not give me a new One WORD for 2021this is what I intend to doTAKE HOLD of HIS PROMISESas I continue withPROMISES
UPDATE1/1/2021
[I think I have my verse but still not sure which word is my new ONE WORD for 2021]

Rather than rewrite what I have been reading or attempt to summarize the year of 2020 focused on GOD'S PROMISES, I decided to share some links as I tried to categorize which PROMISES were personally key to my life or the main themes of PROMISES as I think I shared initially in 2020 when I shared the resources that I began with ... particularly from "BIBLE PROMISES for WOMEN" (a beautiful gift given to me from a precious sister & friend in Christ, that will last into eternity - the book and its contents as well as our relationship into eternity, she is truly a cherished treasure in my life journey)!!!and "THE ONE YEAR book of PRAYING the PROMISES of GOD" by Cherri Fuller & Jennifer Kennedy Dean (highly recommend) or you can try a 20 day sample at You Version (bible.com) for another similar one called "NIV Once a Day Bible Promises" (also a great book)

LINKS: "What are the Promises of God?" and other related posts listed at the end

"God's Promises: 50 Powerful Bible PROMISES to Build Your Faith"

Of course, 365 Promises.com, which I shared each month but it's worth opening on the Daily Promise each day.  I know you'll love the beautiful images & short devotion for each day of the year, to start your day. 

"The 7 PROMISES of God" {Before I decided to share the links, I was just going to share these PROMISES, because they seem to sum up PROMISES, but chose to link you to The Inspiration Cafe blog so you can read more} 

I have arranged them differently for myself but truthfully I have seen them all in 2020 and throughout my life journey & they all add up to the last & really go together - and I can add others & where it says "I will give you PEACE... that could be HOPE, JOY, etc. because God PROMISES us all of this & much more when He gave us HIS WORD and was "Pointing to the PROMISE" - JESUS!

I will be your STRENGTH!

I will BE WITH YOU!

I will ANSWER you!

I will give you PEACE!

I will PROTECT you!

I will PROVIDE for you!

I will always LOVE YOU!

{this is my post #3232 in 2020 since I BEGAN in 2008}

CHRISTMAS 2020 PROMISED

Let's
CELEBRATE
2020
CHRISTmas
and
CHERISH
CHRIST
"The PROMISED One"

So many PROMISES given to us in God's Word, the Bible and so much to share about "the PROMISED One" and these Promises, but not enough time to concentrate and compile all this right now. Encountered my Word for 2020 everywhere throughout this year, seeing it surface and noticing the word PROMISE in so many places and reading it especially during this final season of 2020. PROMISE (in various forms of the word) seems to be the focus in many readings and prominent in many sites this Advent, like First 5's Advent plan: "Pointing to the Promise". Clearly, even the skies were pointing us to the Promised One, on December 21st, 2020. For me, through this very difficult year for everyone, there was a thread of PROMISES and God trying to point us all to the Promise; His Promise, the Promised One - Jesus Christ!

I'm certainly not able to summarize my 2020 Word PROMISE yet.

Instead I will share today some You Tube videos from a YouVersion Bible reading plan by the LUMO Project: The Promised One-the Everlasting Gift (they're short, but very inspirational & authentic looking)

1."Out of the Darkness" The Promised One 2. "Praising the Promise Keeper" 3."The Rising Sun" 4."Light of the World" 5."Victorious Power"

"...Lord, thank You for Your promises. Every word You’ve spoken will be fulfilled because You are faithful. Help me see Your character and give me faith today to believe You and respond with praise. Amen.(day 2)

"... by cherishing the Promises of God, you can break the power of anxiety, despondency, covetousness, bitterness, pride, impatience, misplaced shame & more..." John Piper

Thank Youfor the incredible Gift that is found in Jesuseven when ...
2020happens
You are faithful to Your Promises!
Thank You Fatherfor the Gift that keeps on giving!

Debbie McDaniel has written some prayers that I'd like to share:A Prayer for Christmas Day, A Prayer for Those Who are Weary, and many more
And even Christine Wyrtzen and Jaime Wyrtzen Lauze, have named their website  Daughters of Promise ... I have delighted in the emails I receive from them.
As you can see, God had so much PROMISE for me and you, in 2020, if we open our eyes, our hearts and our minds to the Promised One!
Wishing you all a blessed and merry Christmas in 2020, filled with God's Promises for now and forever! (looking forward to what's coming, in Christ Jesus) ~ Peggy

DECEMBER PROMISES

[source:365promises(dot)com]

DECEMBER PROMISES

"DECEMBER 1 - PROMISE #335 I am God and Father of all creation. Ephesians 4:6 DECEMBER 2 - PROMISE #336 My family in heaven and on earth is named after Me. Ephesians 3:14-15 DECEMBER 3 - PROMISE #337 I created you with My own hands. Psalm 119:73 DECEMBER 4 - PROMISE #338 You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14 DECEMBER 5 - PROMISE #339 I am your God and you are the sheep of My pasture. Psalm 100:3 DECEMBER 6 - PROMISE #340 As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to My heart. Isaiah 40:11 DECEMBER 7 - PROMISE #341 If your parents reject you, I will take you in. Psalm 27:10 DECEMBER 8 - PROMISE #342 I am the perfect Father. Matthew 5:48 DECEMBER 9 - PROMISE #343 I will not let you fall for I am watching over you day and night. Psalm 121:3 DECEMBER 10 - PROMISE #344 My tender mercies never fail, for they are new every morning. Lamentations 3:22-23 DECEMBER 11 - PROMISE #345 I lavish My great love on My children. 1 John 3:1 DECEMBER 12 - PROMISE #346 I have made an everlasting covenant to only do good things for you. Jeremiah 32:40 DECEMBER 13 - PROMISE #347 I will go before you and fight your battles. Deuteronomy 1:30 DECEMBER 14 - PROMISE #348 I will keep you safe from trouble for I am your hiding place. Psalm 32:7 DECEMBER 15 - PROMISE #349 I am your rock and your salvation, a fortress that cannot be shaken. Psalm 62:2 DECEMBER 16 - PROMISE #350 You will have perfect peace if you keep focused on Me. Isaiah 26:3 DECEMBER 17 - PROMISE #351 I am very close to those who have a broken heart. Psalm 34:18 DECEMBER 18 - PROMISE #352 If you pray to Me in secret, I will reward you openly. Matthew 6:6 DECEMBER 19 - PROMISE #353 I will provide what you need every day. Matthew 6:11 DECEMBER 20 - PROMISE #354 I will seek after those who worship Me in spirit and truth. John 4:23 DECEMBER 21 - PROMISE #355 I will strengthen your inner being by the power of My Spirit. Ephesians 3:16 DECEMBER 22 - PROMISE #356 Cast your burdens on Me and I will look after you. Psalm 55:22 DECEMBER 23 - PROMISE #357 Jesus died that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 DECEMBER 24 - PROMISE #358 Now is the day of salvation and the time to receive My favor. 2 Corinthians 6:2 DECEMBER 25 - PROMISE #359 When I offered up My one and only Son, I gave you the best gift I could give. Romans 8:32 DECEMBER 26 - PROMISE #360 Nothing in all creation will ever separate you from My love. Romans 8:35-39 DECEMBER 27 - PROMISE #361 You are no longer a slave, for I have made you My child and My heir. Galatians 4:7 DECEMBER 28 - PROMISE #362 My Son has made you to be a kingdom of priests to be with Me forever. Revelation 1:5-6 DECEMBER 29 - PROMISE #363 When death is swallowed up, I will wipe away every tear from your face. Isaiah 25:8 DECEMBER 30 - PROMISE #364 I will guide you to the very end, for I will be your God forever. Psalm 48:14 DECEMBER 31 - PROMISE #365 Hold fast to the hope you confess, for I am faithful to keep My promises. Hebrews 10:23"

... and this month ...
Let's give God all Glory, Honor and Praise
as our Promise Keeper

NOVEMBER PROMISES

[source:365promises(dot)com]

NOVEMBER PROMISES

"NOVEMBER 1 - PROMISE #305 I am tenderhearted towards all that I have made. Psalm 145:9 NOVEMBER 2 - PROMISE #306 My love stretches to the heavens and My faithfulness extends above the clouds. Psalm 36:5 NOVEMBER 3 - PROMISE #307 I have chosen you to be My own precious possession. Deuteronomy 7:6 NOVEMBER 4 - PROMISE #308 I know everything about you and am mindful of all your ways. Psalm 139:1-3 NOVEMBER 5 - PROMISE #309 The Spirit of life in Christ has set you free from sin and death. Romans 8:2 NOVEMBER 6 - PROMISE #310 Jesus bore your sins on the cross so you would be healed. 1 Peter 2:24 NOVEMBER 7 - PROMISE #311 Draw near to Me and I will cleanse you from an evil conscience. Hebrews 10:22 NOVEMBER 8 - PROMISE #312 My love is patient and kind, and does not keep track of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 NOVEMBER 9 - PROMISE #313 I am your light and your salvation, the strength of your life. Psalm 27:1 NOVEMBER 10 - PROMISE #314 I have given you the Spirit of adoption so you can call Me Father. Romans 8:15 NOVEMBER 11 - PROMISE #315 Come boldly to My throne when you need to find mercy and grace. Hebrews 4:16 NOVEMBER 12 - PROMISE #316 Taste and you will see that I am a good God. Psalm 34:8 NOVEMBER 13 - PROMISE #317 I wait for opportunities to show you My compassion. Isaiah 30:18 NOVEMBER 14 - PROMISE #318 I will shower My Spirit and My blessings on your offspring. Isaiah 44:3 NOVEMBER 15 - PROMISE #319 I will comfort you with My everlasting encouragement. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 NOVEMBER 16 - PROMISE #320 Delight in Me and I will give you the longings of your heart. Psalm 37:4 NOVEMBER 17 - PROMISE #321 Just ask and you will receive. Matthew 7:7 NOVEMBER 18 - PROMISE #322 I look throughout the earth to strengthen those who belong to me. 2 Chronicles 16:9 NOVEMBER 19 - PROMISE #323 I will be your safe place in difficult times. Nahum 1:7 NOVEMBER 20 - PROMISE #324 I will give you power over the enemy and nothing will hurt you. Luke 10:19 NOVEMBER 21 - PROMISE #325 If you love Me with all your heart, I will provide all you need. Deuteronomy 11:13-14 NOVEMBER 22 - PROMISE #326 My children will overcome the world through their faith. 1 John 5:4 NOVEMBER 23 - PROMISE #327 I will root your heart in the depths of My love. Ephesians 3:17 NOVEMBER 24 - PROMISE #328 I will come to you as certainly as the sun rises and spring rains fall. Hosea 6:3 NOVEMBER 25 - PROMISE #329 I will bless the poor in spirit with My kingdom. Matthew 5:3 NOVEMBER 26 - PROMISE #330 I will give you beauty to replace your ashes. Isaiah 61:3 NOVEMBER 27 - PROMISE #331 I will be your light and you shall reign with Me forever. Revelation 22:5 NOVEMBER 28 - PROMISE #332 The eternal glory that is in store for you far surpasses your present troubles. 2 Corinthians 4:17 NOVEMBER 29 - PROMISE #333 An everlasting city awaits you, for I am not ashamed to be called your God. Hebrews 11:16 NOVEMBER 30 - PROMISE #334 Every word of every promise that I have made will come to pass. 1 Kings 8:56

also a month to GIVE THANKS each day