Weekly Verse and Song for Tonight Weeks 137- 145
August 10, 2016
Week 137:
Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial
36“Lord, where are You going?” Simon Peter asked. Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now, but you will follow later.” 37“Lord, Peter asked, “Why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.” 38“Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.… -John 13:36-38
Today I spent sometime talking to the siblings through text message. One of them decided to say something insulting to me, I decided to turn the tables and say something in a similar but in a innocent and funny manner that would allow him to realize what he did was wrong. Instead he started to insult me more, and cast aspersions on me. I tried to explain and it was no use.
In tonight's verse above Peter states that he would follow Christ no matter what, and Jesus told him today though you say this, today you will deny me three times. In life when things like what happened today comes at me or you, I know it's so important not to let your heart harden. See Jesus was before the Sanhedrin they accused Him of many things, saying Jesus has blasphemed God by claiming to be God (Which Jesus is, John 8:58), accusing Him of breaking the law by healing on the Sabbath Day, (Jesus came to fulfill the law, Mark 3:1-6). In the times we are yelled at, talked down to, etc., in the manner in which I was as described above it's important to remember we can be closer to Christ because we go through what He went through and so we can rejoice in those times.
My mom too went through so many struggles in this life, I'm not ever going to say mom was a saint, but in time, mom achieved knowledge and understanding that to be close to Christ is what life is about. As mom always said while watching the end of the Billy Graham Crusades, as they played "Come as you are" "it feels like Heaven is coming down".
I love you mom, I love you LORD.
Home bound soon.
Song: 10,000 Reasons - Matt Redman [live@Passion 2012]
Week 137:
Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial
36“Lord, where are You going?” Simon Peter asked. Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now, but you will follow later.” 37“Lord, Peter asked, “Why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.” 38“Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.… -John 13:36-38
Today I spent sometime talking to the siblings through text message. One of them decided to say something insulting to me, I decided to turn the tables and say something in a similar but in a innocent and funny manner that would allow him to realize what he did was wrong. Instead he started to insult me more, and cast aspersions on me. I tried to explain and it was no use.
In tonight's verse above Peter states that he would follow Christ no matter what, and Jesus told him today though you say this, today you will deny me three times. In life when things like what happened today comes at me or you, I know it's so important not to let your heart harden. See Jesus was before the Sanhedrin they accused Him of many things, saying Jesus has blasphemed God by claiming to be God (Which Jesus is, John 8:58), accusing Him of breaking the law by healing on the Sabbath Day, (Jesus came to fulfill the law, Mark 3:1-6). In the times we are yelled at, talked down to, etc., in the manner in which I was as described above it's important to remember we can be closer to Christ because we go through what He went through and so we can rejoice in those times.
My mom too went through so many struggles in this life, I'm not ever going to say mom was a saint, but in time, mom achieved knowledge and understanding that to be close to Christ is what life is about. As mom always said while watching the end of the Billy Graham Crusades, as they played "Come as you are" "it feels like Heaven is coming down".
I love you mom, I love you LORD.
Home bound soon.
Song: 10,000 Reasons - Matt Redman [live@Passion 2012]
August 17, 2016
Week 138:
Isaiah 53:4-6
4 Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted.
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Tonight's verse is about what the Prophet Isaiah wrote about how Christ came to take up our sins. It was what we did that brought the sins of the world onto Christ for Him to stand in our place as the lamb to stand before God as a substitution for our sins. My mom was a single parent who raised us on welfare and child support, pulled a shopping cart in the snow to the store as we didn't have a car, took us in the summer to Buckingham Fountain for fun. With all that and more, the greatest thing mom ever did for us was bring us to Christ. Mom through mom's life showed us Christ, and taught us about Jesus. I remember having Bible Studies at home with mom as mom read to us from a Children's Bible. When mom's job was done, mom went home to be with Jesus. I think all the time that life is about Jesus, and without Him where would I be today. If Mom never showed us Jesus where would I stand when my Earthly leader that God gave me left.
Thank you mom for all you did, and thank you for showing me Jesus, most importantly.
Love you mom, Love you Jesus.
Home is Jesus.
Song: Ever Be // Kalley Heiligenthal // We Will Not Be Shaken Official Lyric Video
Week 138:
Isaiah 53:4-6
4 Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted.
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Tonight's verse is about what the Prophet Isaiah wrote about how Christ came to take up our sins. It was what we did that brought the sins of the world onto Christ for Him to stand in our place as the lamb to stand before God as a substitution for our sins. My mom was a single parent who raised us on welfare and child support, pulled a shopping cart in the snow to the store as we didn't have a car, took us in the summer to Buckingham Fountain for fun. With all that and more, the greatest thing mom ever did for us was bring us to Christ. Mom through mom's life showed us Christ, and taught us about Jesus. I remember having Bible Studies at home with mom as mom read to us from a Children's Bible. When mom's job was done, mom went home to be with Jesus. I think all the time that life is about Jesus, and without Him where would I be today. If Mom never showed us Jesus where would I stand when my Earthly leader that God gave me left.
Thank you mom for all you did, and thank you for showing me Jesus, most importantly.
Love you mom, Love you Jesus.
Home is Jesus.
Song: Ever Be // Kalley Heiligenthal // We Will Not Be Shaken Official Lyric Video
Week 139
August 24, 2016
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Last night as I was sleeping I had a dream. I saw my mom and sister Andrea and my mom's dog Kanmani. In the dream mom was getting ready to walk the dog, but instead I told my mom I already did, but my mom insisted mom needed to walk her, but for some reason I really did not want my mom to walk her. Later in the dream (or so it would seem) I went out
I love you mom and I love you Jesus. See you soon.
Homeward Bound
Song: Chris Tomlin - "Almighty" [Live @ Passion 2014] HD
Week 140
August 31, 2016
Psalm 136:1-3
His Steadfast Love Endures Forever
136 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
2 Give thanks to the God of gods,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
A lot of times these past weeks, I had a chance to be home instead of being on the road, working. As I stay home a lot it reminds me of some of the experiences my mom experienced. It was chaotic Spring and early Summer, for me traveling for 8 weeks straight and then now working from home and getting a little "Yancy". As I experienced this I think of my mom, lived such a life running back and forth taking care of us and doing so much, from going to the store, to taking us to the doctor, to taking out for a "walk" on Saturday afternoons, to taking us to Buckingham Fountain for summer fun, to taking us to McDonald's, to cooking for us, to many other things, mom did so much for us as kids. Then suddenly (as one can say "suddenly") we were out of the house and mom was home, by mom's self, so now what? Mom probably reflected a lot and thought about all mom did to bring us up and I hope mom found achievement in this, I believe mom did. The wonderful thing is mom was able to see us grown up and when mom's mission was over, God called mom home.
I do it all the time, even today I was thinking "I wish mom was here" I realize more and more that though mom isn't it's ok. Mom doesn't have the pain in mom's body for breaking it for us with all the hard work mom went through.
Mom was...Mom is the best. It's all by God's grace any of this. God gave us our mom, then God brought mom out of this world. The Lord leaves us Himself and that is God's love, and one expression of it was the gift God gave me in my mom.. The greatest expression of God's love is Jesus.
I love you mom, I love you Jesus.
Home sometime soon. :)
Song: Meredith Andrews with Vertical Church Band - "Open Up The Heavens"
August 31, 2016
Psalm 136:1-3
His Steadfast Love Endures Forever
136 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
2 Give thanks to the God of gods,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
A lot of times these past weeks, I had a chance to be home instead of being on the road, working. As I stay home a lot it reminds me of some of the experiences my mom experienced. It was chaotic Spring and early Summer, for me traveling for 8 weeks straight and then now working from home and getting a little "Yancy". As I experienced this I think of my mom, lived such a life running back and forth taking care of us and doing so much, from going to the store, to taking us to the doctor, to taking out for a "walk" on Saturday afternoons, to taking us to Buckingham Fountain for summer fun, to taking us to McDonald's, to cooking for us, to many other things, mom did so much for us as kids. Then suddenly (as one can say "suddenly") we were out of the house and mom was home, by mom's self, so now what? Mom probably reflected a lot and thought about all mom did to bring us up and I hope mom found achievement in this, I believe mom did. The wonderful thing is mom was able to see us grown up and when mom's mission was over, God called mom home.
I do it all the time, even today I was thinking "I wish mom was here" I realize more and more that though mom isn't it's ok. Mom doesn't have the pain in mom's body for breaking it for us with all the hard work mom went through.
Mom was...Mom is the best. It's all by God's grace any of this. God gave us our mom, then God brought mom out of this world. The Lord leaves us Himself and that is God's love, and one expression of it was the gift God gave me in my mom.. The greatest expression of God's love is Jesus.
I love you mom, I love you Jesus.
Home sometime soon. :)
Song: Meredith Andrews with Vertical Church Band - "Open Up The Heavens"
Week 141
September 7, 2016
Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
This is the month that will mark 3 years my mom passed. As I ponder this, it just keeps getting me down at times and all. I think because I am going through some tough things right now and feelings of exhaustion are hitting me.
Tonight's verse reminds me of the end of this life and finding rest in Jesus. As I read this verse it reminds me that we go through life not a lone but with Jesus. He is the one we turn to, He is the one who we go to. Friends and family are great, but there is nothing like putting your faith in Christ and know that He is with us, through all aspects of life.
Many times this week I have wanted to see mom, or talk to mom, and I feel a lone as I know that mom was and will always be my best friend. However, mom is not here, but mom left me with the knowledge and passion for Jesus. He is the one I turn to. I could hear my mom tell me to pray and I could hear my mom tell me, mom is praying for me.
So yes I am weary in my time right now as they are tough, but going to Christ in prayer, in His word, and through devotions is the only way to go through life.
I love you mom I love you Lord.
Home sweet Home, soon.
Song: At The Cross - Chris Tomlin (Passion 2014) Worship Song with Lyrics
September 7, 2016
Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
This is the month that will mark 3 years my mom passed. As I ponder this, it just keeps getting me down at times and all. I think because I am going through some tough things right now and feelings of exhaustion are hitting me.
Tonight's verse reminds me of the end of this life and finding rest in Jesus. As I read this verse it reminds me that we go through life not a lone but with Jesus. He is the one we turn to, He is the one who we go to. Friends and family are great, but there is nothing like putting your faith in Christ and know that He is with us, through all aspects of life.
Many times this week I have wanted to see mom, or talk to mom, and I feel a lone as I know that mom was and will always be my best friend. However, mom is not here, but mom left me with the knowledge and passion for Jesus. He is the one I turn to. I could hear my mom tell me to pray and I could hear my mom tell me, mom is praying for me.
So yes I am weary in my time right now as they are tough, but going to Christ in prayer, in His word, and through devotions is the only way to go through life.
I love you mom I love you Lord.
Home sweet Home, soon.
Song: At The Cross - Chris Tomlin (Passion 2014) Worship Song with Lyrics
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Week 142
September 14, 2016
Psalm 46:1-2 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.”
Trying to be positive this week, but know that I have a lot on my mind. As I try my best in this life, it reminds of how hard my mom worked. I know mom worked hard and as I live this life with mom not being here it reminds me, that mom was truly the best person I have ever known in this world. Mom truly leaned on Christ and I know this is what I must do to.
Thank you mom for being an example Christ.
I love you mom, and I love you LORD!
Home soon
Song: "How Can It Be - Lauren Daigle"
September 14, 2016
Psalm 46:1-2 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.”
Trying to be positive this week, but know that I have a lot on my mind. As I try my best in this life, it reminds of how hard my mom worked. I know mom worked hard and as I live this life with mom not being here it reminds me, that mom was truly the best person I have ever known in this world. Mom truly leaned on Christ and I know this is what I must do to.
Thank you mom for being an example Christ.
I love you mom, and I love you LORD!
Home soon
Song: "How Can It Be - Lauren Daigle"
Week 143
September 21 2016
2 Corinthians 5:7
"for we walk by faith, not by sight."
Sometimes life can get overwhelming. As I think more and more of my mom I am reminded of how much my mom endured here on Earth and mom deserves peace and calmness. Mom has that now as mom has no pain and lived a life that was overwhelming, but through all those struggles mom made it. Mom made it home.
The verse for tonight reminds me as I look around and see the overwhelming life and road that I must remember to live by trusting in Jesus in everything I do.
Love you mom thank you for you example....Love you LORD
Home feels like I can touch it.
Song: Matt Maher - Lord, I Need You
September 21 2016
2 Corinthians 5:7
"for we walk by faith, not by sight."
Sometimes life can get overwhelming. As I think more and more of my mom I am reminded of how much my mom endured here on Earth and mom deserves peace and calmness. Mom has that now as mom has no pain and lived a life that was overwhelming, but through all those struggles mom made it. Mom made it home.
The verse for tonight reminds me as I look around and see the overwhelming life and road that I must remember to live by trusting in Jesus in everything I do.
Love you mom thank you for you example....Love you LORD
Home feels like I can touch it.
Song: Matt Maher - Lord, I Need You
Week 144
September 28, 2016
Deuteronomy 34:8
And the people of Israel wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days. Then the days of weeping and mourning for Moses were ended.
This pass Sunday marked .3 years that mom passed from this life into the arms of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. The hardest thing in my 39 years on this Earth was mom leaving and going home to be with Jesus. The verse tonight speaks of Moses the leader to the Israelite's and him leaving this life. It speaks of the people of Israel mourning for him for thirty days and it ended. In the hearts of the ones who loved Moses I am sure they never forgot him. My mom like Moses was my Earthly leader and mom raised and taught us to love Jesus. We all struggled together and when mom's job was done, mom went home to be with Jesus. My mourning for my mom has stopped but my remembrance of mom will never. Mourning is defined as the grief over someone's death,my grief has stopped. I love my mom and miss my mom, I do know that the Lord never leaves us as orphans but sends his Holy Spirit the comforter to us. My life is for Jesus and as the song below states I will follow the Lord, it is hard at times but the Lord is who I follow and always have.
I love you mom and I love you Lord.
Thank you Jesus.
Home sounds good....
Song: "Vertical Church Band - I Will Follow (Live Performance Video) "
September 28, 2016
Deuteronomy 34:8
And the people of Israel wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days. Then the days of weeping and mourning for Moses were ended.
This pass Sunday marked .3 years that mom passed from this life into the arms of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. The hardest thing in my 39 years on this Earth was mom leaving and going home to be with Jesus. The verse tonight speaks of Moses the leader to the Israelite's and him leaving this life. It speaks of the people of Israel mourning for him for thirty days and it ended. In the hearts of the ones who loved Moses I am sure they never forgot him. My mom like Moses was my Earthly leader and mom raised and taught us to love Jesus. We all struggled together and when mom's job was done, mom went home to be with Jesus. My mourning for my mom has stopped but my remembrance of mom will never. Mourning is defined as the grief over someone's death,my grief has stopped. I love my mom and miss my mom, I do know that the Lord never leaves us as orphans but sends his Holy Spirit the comforter to us. My life is for Jesus and as the song below states I will follow the Lord, it is hard at times but the Lord is who I follow and always have.
I love you mom and I love you Lord.
Thank you Jesus.
Home sounds good....
Song: "Vertical Church Band - I Will Follow (Live Performance Video) "
October 5, 2016
Week 145:
John 12:24-25
24 Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. 25 Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
I 've been telling myself this week that it's a hard life no matter how you look at it. Sure we may have days that are really great and everything seems to be going well, and then we inevitably there are times when we encounter or have bad days and some very bad days.
The point I think I am making is directed by tonight's Bible verse. What did Jesus mean by this? From what I understand from all the lessons I have learned from reading my Bible is that though we have this life here, we must not cling to it, because this life will end. My mom lived on this Earth can I ever say mom was happy? Can I ever say any of us are happy? What is happiness?
Well happiness is simply a state of mind on this Earth, I am happy everyday but not in the sense one might think. I am happy because I know Jesus and know that though this life WILL end my happiness or sadness ULTIMATELY doesn't come from this life. It comes in knowing Jesus and the Eternal life that will come.
Mom knew this, and though mom is no longer here I can be happy knowing mom is with Jesus, Eternal and TRUE Happiness.
I love you mom, I love you Jesus.
Home is where HAPPINESS is
Song: VERTICAL CHURCH BAND - Call On The Name: Song Sessions
Week 145:
John 12:24-25
24 Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. 25 Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
I 've been telling myself this week that it's a hard life no matter how you look at it. Sure we may have days that are really great and everything seems to be going well, and then we inevitably there are times when we encounter or have bad days and some very bad days.
The point I think I am making is directed by tonight's Bible verse. What did Jesus mean by this? From what I understand from all the lessons I have learned from reading my Bible is that though we have this life here, we must not cling to it, because this life will end. My mom lived on this Earth can I ever say mom was happy? Can I ever say any of us are happy? What is happiness?
Well happiness is simply a state of mind on this Earth, I am happy everyday but not in the sense one might think. I am happy because I know Jesus and know that though this life WILL end my happiness or sadness ULTIMATELY doesn't come from this life. It comes in knowing Jesus and the Eternal life that will come.
Mom knew this, and though mom is no longer here I can be happy knowing mom is with Jesus, Eternal and TRUE Happiness.
I love you mom, I love you Jesus.
Home is where HAPPINESS is
Song: VERTICAL CHURCH BAND - Call On The Name: Song Sessions