Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose]. ~ 1 Corinthians 15:58, AMP
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast and confident!
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises [to You]! ~ Psalm 57:7, AMP
Lord, I adore You. I’m so honored to be Your daughter, Your beloved, and Your servant — such an honor! Create in me a steadfast heart, O Lord — immovable in the work of my hands and heart.
Some days I’m just plain tired. And distracted. And yes, even discouraged.
I want to walk with a steadfast heart in the path You have set before me.
But You know these things even before I voice them to You. I suppose it’s part of the human condition. But Lord, we are in this world, and not of it.
I ask for the wings of eagles to rise above the fray. Lift me up onto the Rock that is higher than I — high into the heavenly places where I can feel Your breath upon my face.
Place my feet in Your footprints that I might walk with a steadfast heart in the path You have set before me. Not wavering. Not giving into attitudes and circumstances.
But steadfast in all Your ways.
You are my God and I love You.
As I take Your hand and climb these steep mountains, remind me that You are with me always.
Remind me that anything I do as unto You will bear fruit for Your kingdom — that each heart Your message touches is precious.
Give me that vision, Lord — the vision of Your hurting world, people who need You. Strengthen me to take Your Word to those around me with authentic faith and an immovable, steadfast heart.
My heart is steadfast and confident, O God
For You are good and I delight in doing Your will. Let Your light arise in my soul and disperse the darkness that seeks to permeate my spirit. Your love conquers all, Lord.
You are amazing.
In Jesus’s Name I pray,
Amen
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Please don’t carry your burdens alone. I would be honored to pray for you. You may contact me directly at nan@nanjones.com
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Sweet blessings to you,
The ultrasound showed my gallbladder is clear of gallstones. They are doing a hida scan hopefully tomorrow. The cramping, nausea and inability to eat some days and then other days I can is taking me down. I was able to go see my friends at the nursing home and hear their love stories. I went to church and had to leave because of tremendous nausea. I dk what’s going on, but your prayer, your words met me in my hurting spots like a balm of Gilead from the Lord. I love the way you write. I love how the Holy Spirit speaks to me through your writing. Thank you, Nan. Thank you, Lord for gifting this woman. Continue to bless her, Lord. Mary Edwards is going in my place to Ridgecrest. It was the hardest thing to give up my spot, but I knew I couldn’t go feeling like this. Going made Mary so happy, so I was happy. I am writing a book called Mosaic. My pseudonym is Joy Stayed. I’ve had to take breaks from it, and that’s okay. God’s will, His timing. I’ve noticed when it is His will, it flows freely. I really think God wants me better first. I would appreciate your prayers, that I would have answers soon. ❤️