Weekly Verse and Song for Tonight Weeks 595 - 604
May 28, 2025
Week 595
Philippians 4:6-7
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Doubt Creeps In
I was thinking today about how I felt about a certain situation I was facing. The situation creeped in and caused me to feel upset. In tonight's verse we come to the pages of a familiar verse we talked about before, Philippians 4:6-7:
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
See the situation involved a plumbing issue, and it may not seem big to most, but for me it brought me back to the place of when I was younger. Growing up we did not have a lot of money and anything breaking would and may result in us having to go without it. For example for a year the washing machine broke and Mom had to wash all the cloths by hand. It would take all day and the house would feel like a sauna every Saturday morning into Saturday night. As I write this I think about how mom must of felt, maybe upset that mom was doing this, and where has my mom's life gone.
Well obstacles like the plumbing situation bring me back to the place where I would be reminded of the struggles. One of the things I fail to do is to remind myself of how God took care of us then, and how He will do so even now. The situation I am trying to practice is to remind myself in every situation to be at peace, not my peace but the peace of God knowing He will take care of every situation for His glory
As Christians when doubt creeps in and we feel we can't do something I know it's important to intention remind ourselves of all God has done and let His peace transcend us.
Be Blessed.
Love you Mom , and I love you, Lord.
Home with the Peace Giver.
Peace of God feat. Ahjah Walls | Housefires (Official Music Video)
Week 595
Philippians 4:6-7
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Doubt Creeps In
I was thinking today about how I felt about a certain situation I was facing. The situation creeped in and caused me to feel upset. In tonight's verse we come to the pages of a familiar verse we talked about before, Philippians 4:6-7:
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
See the situation involved a plumbing issue, and it may not seem big to most, but for me it brought me back to the place of when I was younger. Growing up we did not have a lot of money and anything breaking would and may result in us having to go without it. For example for a year the washing machine broke and Mom had to wash all the cloths by hand. It would take all day and the house would feel like a sauna every Saturday morning into Saturday night. As I write this I think about how mom must of felt, maybe upset that mom was doing this, and where has my mom's life gone.
Well obstacles like the plumbing situation bring me back to the place where I would be reminded of the struggles. One of the things I fail to do is to remind myself of how God took care of us then, and how He will do so even now. The situation I am trying to practice is to remind myself in every situation to be at peace, not my peace but the peace of God knowing He will take care of every situation for His glory
As Christians when doubt creeps in and we feel we can't do something I know it's important to intention remind ourselves of all God has done and let His peace transcend us.
Be Blessed.
Love you Mom , and I love you, Lord.
Home with the Peace Giver.
Peace of God feat. Ahjah Walls | Housefires (Official Music Video)
June 4, 2025
Week 596
1 Timothy 3:15
15 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
When We Feel Frustrated
I was just in a situation where I had been working all night and then got to work and things were not going well. I got on a meeting and was explaining a problem I was facing and I asked: "Do any of you have any questions so far?" I heard silence, then I called on someone and heard silence and I called again and heard silence. Then suddenly I hear " I am here, are you here?"...."hahahahahahahahahaha". I responded with please stop laughing this is not funny then I continued to hear "ahahahahahah".
In tonight's verse, we come to the pages of 1 Timothy 3:15:
15 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
Growing up I know I was not the greatest kid to my mom. I recall an incident where I was complaining about something in front of people at a prayer meeting and my mom got very frustrated with me and put me in my place. I was so embarrassed. I also knew I must have been a catalyst for Mom's reactions. Now growing up we never really apologized to each other, but I learned to apologize.
As I think through this verse for tonight I realize that as Christians we have a way specific that we need to conduct ourselves which is God-honoring even when others do not.
At the end of the meeting where this person was laughing, I apologized and the other person seemed to have understood. I left it there and moved on.
Being a Christian does not make us perfect, even when others wrong us, we need to conduct ourselves in a God-honoring manner, even when others do not. By this others will know that we belong to Christ. (John 13:35). The ultimate point is for others to know Christ.
Be Blessed
Love you Mom and I love you, Lord.
Home with the One we are with
They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love Lyric Video
Week 596
1 Timothy 3:15
15 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
When We Feel Frustrated
I was just in a situation where I had been working all night and then got to work and things were not going well. I got on a meeting and was explaining a problem I was facing and I asked: "Do any of you have any questions so far?" I heard silence, then I called on someone and heard silence and I called again and heard silence. Then suddenly I hear " I am here, are you here?"...."hahahahahahahahahaha". I responded with please stop laughing this is not funny then I continued to hear "ahahahahahah".
In tonight's verse, we come to the pages of 1 Timothy 3:15:
15 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
Growing up I know I was not the greatest kid to my mom. I recall an incident where I was complaining about something in front of people at a prayer meeting and my mom got very frustrated with me and put me in my place. I was so embarrassed. I also knew I must have been a catalyst for Mom's reactions. Now growing up we never really apologized to each other, but I learned to apologize.
As I think through this verse for tonight I realize that as Christians we have a way specific that we need to conduct ourselves which is God-honoring even when others do not.
At the end of the meeting where this person was laughing, I apologized and the other person seemed to have understood. I left it there and moved on.
Being a Christian does not make us perfect, even when others wrong us, we need to conduct ourselves in a God-honoring manner, even when others do not. By this others will know that we belong to Christ. (John 13:35). The ultimate point is for others to know Christ.
Be Blessed
Love you Mom and I love you, Lord.
Home with the One we are with
They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love Lyric Video
June 11, 2025
Week 597
Galatians 6:2
2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ..
Caring For Others
One of my friends has been going through a lot and I have not been the best friend to her. In tonight's verse, we come to the pages of Galatians 6:2:
"2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
When we were younger there was a specific time when my mom was walking down the street and someone ran up to my mom snatched mom's purse and ran away. This was all the money we had for the month, not to mention other valuables. Mom was so sad at what happened and unsure what could be done. My mom had very few friends. From what I know my mom was in great turmoil. Mom needed someone to talk with and Mom called one of Mom's friends. Later a few days later that friend came to mom's house one evening and was talking to mom, my mom Mrs. Upton. Mrs. Upton did not even come inside but was talking to Mom, and after a short conversation, Mrs. Upton pulled out some money and gave it to Mom. Mom said why, Mrs. Upton said don't worry about it and left. Now Mrs. Upton was not a person who had a lot.
The friend I mentioned above did something that I sternly advised her not to do. As a result, she is faced with the turmoil she is in. However, because of my advice falling on deaf ears, felt that it was OK, not to be supportive. I decided today though I have not been a good friend to my friend who is going through a lot to be there for her, to try and help carry her burdens. This does not always mean in a financial sense, but it could be by listening, praying, supporting, etc.
As Christians we should remember we all make mistakes, we should not "punish" someone for their mistakes but be there for them, in any way we can. By this, we show Jesus to them.
Be Blessed
Love you Mom and I love you, Lord.
Home with the One we listen to
Turn your eyes upon Jesus - Estera Bretan
Week 597
Galatians 6:2
2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ..
Caring For Others
One of my friends has been going through a lot and I have not been the best friend to her. In tonight's verse, we come to the pages of Galatians 6:2:
"2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
When we were younger there was a specific time when my mom was walking down the street and someone ran up to my mom snatched mom's purse and ran away. This was all the money we had for the month, not to mention other valuables. Mom was so sad at what happened and unsure what could be done. My mom had very few friends. From what I know my mom was in great turmoil. Mom needed someone to talk with and Mom called one of Mom's friends. Later a few days later that friend came to mom's house one evening and was talking to mom, my mom Mrs. Upton. Mrs. Upton did not even come inside but was talking to Mom, and after a short conversation, Mrs. Upton pulled out some money and gave it to Mom. Mom said why, Mrs. Upton said don't worry about it and left. Now Mrs. Upton was not a person who had a lot.
The friend I mentioned above did something that I sternly advised her not to do. As a result, she is faced with the turmoil she is in. However, because of my advice falling on deaf ears, felt that it was OK, not to be supportive. I decided today though I have not been a good friend to my friend who is going through a lot to be there for her, to try and help carry her burdens. This does not always mean in a financial sense, but it could be by listening, praying, supporting, etc.
As Christians we should remember we all make mistakes, we should not "punish" someone for their mistakes but be there for them, in any way we can. By this, we show Jesus to them.
Be Blessed
Love you Mom and I love you, Lord.
Home with the One we listen to
Turn your eyes upon Jesus - Estera Bretan
April 16, 2025
Week 579
Exodus 14:16
16 Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground.
Trust God (Part 2)
Sometimes trusting God requires us to do things that may not make sense in the human mind. Last week we discussed trusting God and what that looked like for the Israelites as they were in the wilderness approaching the Red Sea with Pharaoh and his army approaching to overtake them. This week we continue with the next part of the passage.
This past week I got some news that I needed a medical procedure done. I was a bit shocked by it but at the same time was OK to know this would correct the issue. There were moments when I did not want to take the proper steps my mind was stating why when I felt like I was improving. In tonight's verse, we come to the pages of Exodus 14:16:
"Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground."
Growing up my mom simply asked me to read my Bible and pray. Sometimes I thought it was good, sometimes not. Nevertheless, I would and over the years I realized how this practice has helped me to do something that sounds simple but isn't always, and that's to trust God. Related to that I also recall things my mom wanted me to do, one of those things was to walk the dog. Sometimes I would have a hard day and walking the dog was just another thing that I felt would make my hard day harder. Well, something interesting would happen by walking the dog it was a way to unwind to let my mind think. To this day I realize how much walks help this.
Well as Christians all things come from God, sometimes the things that we are unsure of require us to trust God even more. Moses was told by God to stretch out his hands over the sea and when he did the flood waters parted allowing the Israelites to be rescued from the oncoming Pharaoh and his army (Exodus 14:16-31).
See though it was my mom who asked me to read my Bible and to walk the dog it was the Lord's provision for me to follow. Sometimes we can get into our way and it's God who uses people to help us see His way.
As Christians let's keep our perspective on God and know that He will see us through.
Be Blessed
Love you Mom and I love you, Lord.
Home with the One we Learn To Trust
Jordana Bryant - When God Closes Doors (Official Video)
Week 579
Exodus 14:16
16 Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground.
Trust God (Part 2)
Sometimes trusting God requires us to do things that may not make sense in the human mind. Last week we discussed trusting God and what that looked like for the Israelites as they were in the wilderness approaching the Red Sea with Pharaoh and his army approaching to overtake them. This week we continue with the next part of the passage.
This past week I got some news that I needed a medical procedure done. I was a bit shocked by it but at the same time was OK to know this would correct the issue. There were moments when I did not want to take the proper steps my mind was stating why when I felt like I was improving. In tonight's verse, we come to the pages of Exodus 14:16:
"Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground."
Growing up my mom simply asked me to read my Bible and pray. Sometimes I thought it was good, sometimes not. Nevertheless, I would and over the years I realized how this practice has helped me to do something that sounds simple but isn't always, and that's to trust God. Related to that I also recall things my mom wanted me to do, one of those things was to walk the dog. Sometimes I would have a hard day and walking the dog was just another thing that I felt would make my hard day harder. Well, something interesting would happen by walking the dog it was a way to unwind to let my mind think. To this day I realize how much walks help this.
Well as Christians all things come from God, sometimes the things that we are unsure of require us to trust God even more. Moses was told by God to stretch out his hands over the sea and when he did the flood waters parted allowing the Israelites to be rescued from the oncoming Pharaoh and his army (Exodus 14:16-31).
See though it was my mom who asked me to read my Bible and to walk the dog it was the Lord's provision for me to follow. Sometimes we can get into our way and it's God who uses people to help us see His way.
As Christians let's keep our perspective on God and know that He will see us through.
Be Blessed
Love you Mom and I love you, Lord.
Home with the One we Learn To Trust
Jordana Bryant - When God Closes Doors (Official Video)
April 23, 2025
Week 580
2 Timothy 1:7
7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Fear
There was a time in my life when I would look at things, reflect on them, and feel a sense of fear rise up. This week, I faced a health issue that led to the need for surgery. For almost two weeks, I felt very nervous about it. In tonight's verse we come to the pages of 2 Timothy 1:7:
7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
My mom always taught me by actions not to fear. I spoke with a friend and asked her to pray for me. After she prayed, it felt like the fear began to lift.
As Christians, we need to surround ourselves with strong believers — people who can support us in times of fear and point us back to the One who truly overcomes all fear: Jesus.
Be Blessed
Love you Mom, and I love you, Lord.
Home with the One we Learn To Trust
Chris McClarney – Speak To The Mountains (Official Lyric Video)
Week 580
2 Timothy 1:7
7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Fear
There was a time in my life when I would look at things, reflect on them, and feel a sense of fear rise up. This week, I faced a health issue that led to the need for surgery. For almost two weeks, I felt very nervous about it. In tonight's verse we come to the pages of 2 Timothy 1:7:
7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
My mom always taught me by actions not to fear. I spoke with a friend and asked her to pray for me. After she prayed, it felt like the fear began to lift.
As Christians, we need to surround ourselves with strong believers — people who can support us in times of fear and point us back to the One who truly overcomes all fear: Jesus.
Be Blessed
Love you Mom, and I love you, Lord.
Home with the One we Learn To Trust
Chris McClarney – Speak To The Mountains (Official Lyric Video)
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April 30, 2025
Week 581
Isaiah 41:13
13 For I am the Lord your God
who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
I will help you.
Keep Going
At the moment, I am typing this with one arm, as my other arm is in a sling. As I do this, my neck is hurting and so is my head. Sometimes I think, well, I’ll let this go until I get better. However, I feel led by the Lord to keep going. In tonight’s verse, we come to the pages of Isaiah 41:13:
13 For I am the Lord your God
who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
I will help you.
As a kid, a big impression was made on me by Mom. My mom always worked hard for us; however, the source was God. I am reminded today that God keeps us going. The thing we must do is follow and trust.
Today, as Christians, when we are tempted to give up on something, let’s hear from the Lord on what path we should take.
Be Blessed
Love you Mom and I love you, Lord.
Home with the One we Learn To Trust
Casting Crowns – Praise You In This Storm (Live from YouTube Space New York)
Week 581
Isaiah 41:13
13 For I am the Lord your God
who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
I will help you.
Keep Going
At the moment, I am typing this with one arm, as my other arm is in a sling. As I do this, my neck is hurting and so is my head. Sometimes I think, well, I’ll let this go until I get better. However, I feel led by the Lord to keep going. In tonight’s verse, we come to the pages of Isaiah 41:13:
13 For I am the Lord your God
who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
I will help you.
As a kid, a big impression was made on me by Mom. My mom always worked hard for us; however, the source was God. I am reminded today that God keeps us going. The thing we must do is follow and trust.
Today, as Christians, when we are tempted to give up on something, let’s hear from the Lord on what path we should take.
Be Blessed
Love you Mom and I love you, Lord.
Home with the One we Learn To Trust
Casting Crowns – Praise You In This Storm (Live from YouTube Space New York)
May 7, 2025
Week 582
Joshua 1:9
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Confidence
One of the things that has been on my mind as of late is being confident. Sometimes I lose my confidence because of worrying what another person might think of me then at times I am not. However, as I was thinking through this today, the verse that came to mind was the verse from Joshua 1:9:
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
This verse has been one of my favorite verses as of late. My mom always seemed to exude confidence in times when I would think that a single parent raising kids, in a foreign country would be hard. I recall my mom being confident in Church, being confident at the store, being confident walking down the street, in school, and more. As I think through this, it reminds me that the strength my mom had to be confident was not something mom just had, mom's source was Christ, and through Him, Mom's confidence increased as was there.
For myself, I am learning to remember that wherever I go whatever I do just like Joshua the Lord of this universe is with me, and for that alone I can be confident that He has me, and will protect me in every and all situation, no matter what the outcomes are.
As Christians remember who your source is, know that the Lord is with you always, and walk with confidence that God has you and will protect you in every and all situations.
Be Blessed.
Love you Mom, and I love you, Lord.
Home with the One with whom our confidence holds in.
Gratitude - Brandon Lake (Lyrics)
Week 582
Joshua 1:9
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Confidence
One of the things that has been on my mind as of late is being confident. Sometimes I lose my confidence because of worrying what another person might think of me then at times I am not. However, as I was thinking through this today, the verse that came to mind was the verse from Joshua 1:9:
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
This verse has been one of my favorite verses as of late. My mom always seemed to exude confidence in times when I would think that a single parent raising kids, in a foreign country would be hard. I recall my mom being confident in Church, being confident at the store, being confident walking down the street, in school, and more. As I think through this, it reminds me that the strength my mom had to be confident was not something mom just had, mom's source was Christ, and through Him, Mom's confidence increased as was there.
For myself, I am learning to remember that wherever I go whatever I do just like Joshua the Lord of this universe is with me, and for that alone I can be confident that He has me, and will protect me in every and all situation, no matter what the outcomes are.
As Christians remember who your source is, know that the Lord is with you always, and walk with confidence that God has you and will protect you in every and all situations.
Be Blessed.
Love you Mom, and I love you, Lord.
Home with the One with whom our confidence holds in.
Gratitude - Brandon Lake (Lyrics)
May 14, 2025
Week 583
Proverbs 7:11-12
She is loud and wayward; her feet do not stay at home; now in the street, now in the market, and at every corner she lies in wait.
Being Too Busy
Just this week I had a conversation with a friend and was telling her about people who try to flood their days with so many things to avoid being a lone. This discussion was about two friends who specifically told me that they "hated" being a lone and another who told me that "she may have an opening at xxx time to talk". As I was thinking through this it hit me many people are like this to avoid problems and not be able to face challenges. In a sense its a deception brought on by wordly pursuits that take the place and ypu away from the Lord. In tonight's verse we come to the pages of Proverbs 7:11-12:
"She is loud and wayward; her feet do not stay at home; now in the street, now in the market, and at every corner she lies in wait."
Here in this Proverb it discusses an adulterous woman who's aim is to tempt a young man. In this sense this wayward womens aim is to move the receiver away from godly morals.
My mom always encouraged us to read out Bibles and mom help usher this a long by teaching us through a Children's Bible. Mom instilled the sense in me to put God first. As I got older I started learning that it wasn't just putting God first but putting God in every day life. For example, when something in life occurs, a job loss, a failled marriage, friendhsups ending, we as Christians should ask ourselves why is God allowing this.
However when when we occupy our time with things other than God and therefore stay so busy that we avoid seeing what He is doing in our lives we fail to keep God in the center of our lives.
As Christians let's help each other to avoid "being too busy" so much so that we neglect the things of God.
Be Blessed.
Love you Mom, and I love you Lord.
Home with the One whos is in the Center of our lives.
He Will Not Let Me Fall | Inspired by Psalm 121
Week 583
Proverbs 7:11-12
She is loud and wayward; her feet do not stay at home; now in the street, now in the market, and at every corner she lies in wait.
Being Too Busy
Just this week I had a conversation with a friend and was telling her about people who try to flood their days with so many things to avoid being a lone. This discussion was about two friends who specifically told me that they "hated" being a lone and another who told me that "she may have an opening at xxx time to talk". As I was thinking through this it hit me many people are like this to avoid problems and not be able to face challenges. In a sense its a deception brought on by wordly pursuits that take the place and ypu away from the Lord. In tonight's verse we come to the pages of Proverbs 7:11-12:
"She is loud and wayward; her feet do not stay at home; now in the street, now in the market, and at every corner she lies in wait."
Here in this Proverb it discusses an adulterous woman who's aim is to tempt a young man. In this sense this wayward womens aim is to move the receiver away from godly morals.
My mom always encouraged us to read out Bibles and mom help usher this a long by teaching us through a Children's Bible. Mom instilled the sense in me to put God first. As I got older I started learning that it wasn't just putting God first but putting God in every day life. For example, when something in life occurs, a job loss, a failled marriage, friendhsups ending, we as Christians should ask ourselves why is God allowing this.
However when when we occupy our time with things other than God and therefore stay so busy that we avoid seeing what He is doing in our lives we fail to keep God in the center of our lives.
As Christians let's help each other to avoid "being too busy" so much so that we neglect the things of God.
Be Blessed.
Love you Mom, and I love you Lord.
Home with the One whos is in the Center of our lives.
He Will Not Let Me Fall | Inspired by Psalm 121
