Joyful Jenny Books / Ponder It Blog
Sharing words to ponder for young & old with joy!
Lisa Bevere along with her husband John Bevere have a long track record of teaching Biblical truth. This online teaching series from her book entitled Adamant is excellent. In a world where many Christ followers are compromising and being swayed by the values of culture over the principles of God’s Word, I highly recommend this... Continue Reading →
Long-suffering - who wants to do this? Yet, long-suffering (or patient endurance) is a characteristic of those overflowing with the fruit of the Holy Spirit. No long-suffering required when we choose to cut people out of our lives. "I'm done" is the mindset of many. I personally get this and I too have been "done,"... Continue Reading →
Praying and believing the promises of God’s Word especially when things may look the opposite is what living by faith is all about.
God’s Word is the final word that will stand over every scheme of the evil one.
We will overflow with that which consumes us. So what will consume you in 2021? Will it be the love of your Holy Father and the fiery boldness to share His love and light with others? ...for our God is a consuming fire.❤️🔥
A prayer for myself and others today: Lord, help us as Your Church to be less concerned about popularity and pleasing people, and more concerned about being carriers of Your presence and mighty POWER in a spirit of love, humility and obedience. Help us stand united in prayer. See Acts 1:8; Galatians 1:10; 5:22-26 If... Continue Reading →
Day 4 of 21 Days of Prayer - January, 2020: Isaiah 58 Fast https://youtu.be/VI90X96VKdY
Arise, shine, pray, speak and believe together with a spirit of boldness and humility. It's not for a show; It's for the One we know in intimacy. Break off the fear of man and step out in obedience to Me. As you are led by My Spirit in full surrender, you will go forth in... Continue Reading →
In this new year, do you desire something new? A better you? A better life? A better way of living? What do you do “first” every day? Do you PRAY first or WORRY first? Do you begin your day feasting on FEAR or FAITH? Do you wake up worshiping God with songs of praise or... Continue Reading →
Pic above taken of students bowing in prayer at Sylacauga High School in a student led assembly following a presentation utilizing the spoken word, a powerful story, music and dance.* The title of the the dance portion of this presentation was "Breakthrough" and breakthrough in the spirit definitely occurred. Last week was a WOW Week!... Continue Reading →
What was the last thing you said to one of your loved ones? Are you okay if that is the last thing they ever hear you speak? We aren't guaranteed tomorrow. Speak life today beloved one. #Speaklife #wordsarepowerful #encourageoneanother #noregrets "You have minds like a snake pit! How do you suppose what you say is... Continue Reading →
Accusers bring condemnation. Advocates bring liberation. Don't be an accuser; be an advocate. Imitate Christ Jesus. Silence the voice of the accuser. Listen to the voice of your advocate, Jesus, the lover of your soul. So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 The more you seek your... Continue Reading →
#comeaway #rest #bestill #behealed #befilled by the #Loverofyoursoul #Jesus our Bridegroom In Song of Songs 2:10, the lover, a spiritual picture of Jesus as the Bridegroom, is calling his fair one to simply come away with her lover. We, who belong to Jesus - the church - are the fair ones of Jesus. We are... Continue Reading →
Let us declare our independence from fear of man, bondage to self and the strongholds of addiction, materialism, and sin, and celebrate our dependence on the FATHER OF LIBERTY. The heart of God is freedom. Freedom to be the son or daughter of God you were created in His image to be. The AUTHOR... Continue Reading →
Instead of naked and afraid, the sons and daughters of God are called to be clothed and fearless! #clothed #fearless You may not be familiar with the ridiculous reality TV show entitled "Naked and Afraid," but these were my immediate thoughts in response to such nonsense! She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she... Continue Reading →
Dream with me of what might be You and I totally free Free to follow our destiny Created to worship Called to love To praise and glorify our Father above With all our hearts - passionately offering our lives and our gifts to honor our King Shining like stars in the Heavens on High radiating... Continue Reading →
Repentance leads to refreshing. Therefore, if we don't feel refreshed, perhaps we need to repent? I know that was not what you expected, but it's the truth. See Acts 3:19 Sometimes, the repentance is not always for the common things we tend to think of in relation to repentance (such as for lying, cheating, stealing,... Continue Reading →
Life: One complete dosage of Jesus Health: Daily dosage of God's Word My child, pay attention to my words; listen attentively to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your sight, guard them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and healing to one’s entire body. Proverbs 4:20-22 Life is only... Continue Reading →
Where have all the "good" lyrics gone? Just wondering like the Jack Johnson song says, "Where'd all the good people go?" - where have all the "good" lyrics gone? Many of today's mainstream artists might have one decent song, and then several others containing offensive and foul language. So, is it okay to choose to... Continue Reading →
Thoughts become actions. Actions become habits. Habits become our character. Character becomes our destiny. Renew your mind according to God's Word, and then begin to live by it - reach God's destiny for your life! Romans 12:2 As a man thinks, so is he. Proverbs 23:7
Well, have you asked Him what He wants you to do today? The true children of God are those who let God's Spirit lead them. Romans 8:14 (NCV)
Success in God's eyes is obeying what He tells you to do; and hearing at the end of your journey, "Well done, daughter or son, You have been My good and faithful servant."* *Matthew 25:21
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