Learn to Live.

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Learn to live above your circumstances. This requires focused time with Me, the One who overcame the world. Trouble and distress are woven into the very fabric of this perishing world. Only My Life in you can empower you to face this endless flow of problems with good cheer.
As you sit quietly in My Presence, I shine Peace into your troubled mind and heart. Little by little, you are freed from earthly shackles and lifted up your circumstances. You gain My perspective on your life, enabling you to distinguish between what is important and what is not. Rest in My Presence, receiving Joy that no one can take away from you.

"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."- John 16:33

"So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy."- John 16:22
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Often times we feel we are unable to feel joyful in our daily lives because we feel that everything is against us, but do not forget that God has overcome the world, and with Him, you may have peace.

Check out this song!

Come Home- Luminate

Be blessed,

Britt

Waiting, Trusting, and Hoping.

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Waiting, trusting, and hoping are intricately connected, like golden strands interwoven to form a strong chain. Trusting is the central strand, because it is the response from My children that I desire the most. Waiting and hoping embellish the central strand and strengthen the chain that connects you to Me. Waiting for Me to work, with your eyes on Me, is evidence that you really do trust Me. If you mouth the words "I trust You" while anxiously trying to make things go your way, your words ring hollow. Hoping is future-directed, connecting you to your inheritance in heaven. However the benefits of hope fall fully on you in the present.
Because you are Mine, you don't just pass time in your waiting, You can wait expectantly, in hopeful trust. Keep your "antennae" out to pick up even the faintest glimmer of My Presence.

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me."- John 14:1

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.- Psalm 27:!4

God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.- Hebrews 6:18-20
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It is so hard to wait sometimes, especially when we think our timing is more important than God's. BUT he promises us if we TRUST him, he will bless us abundantly. I am having to tell myself this everyday when I get anxious about a full time job to come my way. Oh Lord, I TRUST YOU and your plan for my life, no matter how hard it gets. You are ALMIGHTY.

Check out this beautiful song!

Desert Song- Hillsong United

Be blessed,

Britt

Walk by faith, not by sight.

So, since I was unable to post the devotion from Jesus Calling for the weekend, I am going to post them today to catch up. They are too good to just skip. We could all use a little guidance and intimate conversation with our Lord.

-March 8th, 2013-
Save your best striving for seeking My face. I am constantly communicating with you. To find Me and hear My voice, you must seek Me above all else. Anything that you desire more than Me becomes an idol. When you are determined to get your own way, you blot Me out of your consciousness. Instead of single-mindedly pursuing some goal, talk with Me about it. Let the Light of My Presence shine on this pursuit, so that you can see it from My perspective. If the goal fits into My plans for you, I will help you reach it. If it is contrary to My will for you, I will gradually change the desire of your heart. Seek Me first and foremost; then the rest of your life will fall into place, piece by piece.

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.- 1 Chronicles 16:11

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."- Matthew 6:33
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-March 9th, 2013-
Rest in My radiant Presence. The world around you seems to spin faster and faster, till everything is a blur. Yet there is a cushion of calm at the center of your life, where you live in union with Me. Return to this soothing Center as often as you can, for this is where you are energized: filled with My love, Joy and Peace.
The world is a needy place; do not go there for sustenance. Instead, come to Me. Learn to depend on Me alone, and your weakness will become saturated with My Power. When you find your completeness in Me, you can help other people without using them to meet your own needs. Live in the  Light of My Presence, and your light will shine brightly into the lives of others.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.- Galatians 5:22

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.- 1 John 4:12
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-March 10th, 2013-
You are Mine for all time- and beyond time, into eternity. No power can deny you your inheritance in heaven. I want you to realize how utterly secure you are! Even if you falter as you journey through this life, I will never let go of your hand.
Knowing that your future is absolutely assured can free you to live abundantly today. I have prepared this day for you with the most tender concern and attention to detail. Instead of approaching the day as a blank page that you need to fill up, try living it in a responsive mode: being on the lookout for all I am doing. This sounds easy, but it requires a deep level of trust, based on the knowledge that My way is perfect.

If the Lord delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.- Psalm 37:23-24

As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.- Psalm 18:30
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What amazing words from God...and onto today's devotion!

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Walk by faith, not by sight. As you take steps of faith, depending on Me, I will show you how much I can do for you. If you live your life too safely, you will never know the thrill of seeing Me work through you. When I gave you My Spirit, I empowered you to live beyond your natural ability and strength. That's why it is so wrong to measure your energy level against the challenges ahead of you. The issue is not your strength but Mine, which is limitless. By walking close to Me, you can accomplish My purposes in My strength.

For we walk by faith, not by sight.- 2 Corinthians 5:7

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.- Galatians 5:25
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Check out another one of my all time favorites!

You are for Me- Kari Jobe


Be blessed,
Britt

More and More like Him.

Devotion from www.cru.org (Campus Crusade for Christ)

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"The Lord is the Spirit who gives them life, and where He is there is freedom (from trying to be saved by keeping the laws of God). But we Christians have no veils over our faces; we can be mirrors that brightly reflect the glory of the Lord. And as the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like Him" (2 Corinthians 3:17,18).

You and I can be mirrors that reflect the glory of the Lord, since we have no veils over our faces. As the Spirit of the Lord works within us and we mature, we become more and more like Him. What a tremendous truth!

Two tendencies to error occur as we consider the concept of law and grace. One is legalism; the other is license. Legalism is that means of seeking to live according to the law, trying to merit God's favor by keeping rules and regulations in the energy of the flesh.

The other problem is license. Some Christians become so excited about their freedom in Christ that they go overboard and bring reproach and disgrace to the name of Christ. "Relax," they say. "Do what comes naturally." But they forget God's warning in Romans 14. Anything we do that causes our brother to stumble is sin. Often these same Christians tell us, "Don't witness for Christ unless you feel like it."

Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men." The apostle Paul said, "Everywhere I go I tell everyone who will listen about Christ." We are not to wait for some emotional, mystical impression of the Spirit. Liberty is not legalism, nor is it license. It is the privilege of doing the will of God in the power of the Holy Spirit.

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For the past 5 or so years of my life, I have felt the voice of God speak to me and lay on my heart to help members of the LGBT community. God wants me to let them know that they are welcome into his kingdom, they are loved and they are his children too. He is distraught and broken hearted at the way some Christians have completely turned their back from their brothers and sisters. We are all God's children, and no one is better than the other. We must set an example and live and walk teaching the way Jesus Christ lived, and he lived loving ALL people, he would never turn away from those who weren't held as high as he. He was a friend to all. If you ask Jesus to come into your heart and strive to live your life for him, you will surely be blessed in the end. He has made that promise to all!!!!! HOW WONDERFUL A PROMISE HE HAS MADE :) 

We serve a mighty wonderful God <3

Check out this song, it's one of my favorites!

Set the world on fire- Britt Nicole

Be blessed,

Britt

You Can Bear It.

Soooooooo, unfortunately I left my Jesus Calling devotion book at my other place of residence, so I found another awesome devotion online from www.cru.org

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No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. -1 Corinthians 10:13

I find great comfort and encouragement in this promise from God, one of my favorite Scriptures. Believing in this promise has saved me from falling into sin more times than I could ever begin to count.

As Christians, we are on the offensive. We do not have to cringe, trembling in our boots, wondering when Satan is going to attack again and what form it will take. We are the ones on the move. We are to be the aggressors, for we have God's promise that the gates of hell shall not prevail against us (Matthew 16:18).

There is no stronghold of Satan that cannot be recaptured for our Lord, who promises to fight for us. God's Word reminds us that all authority in heaven and on earth is given to the Lord Jesus, and He promises always to be with us, never to leave us.

Satan would have you believe that there is no hope for you. You are discouraged, you have financial problems, physical problems, sorrow from losing loved ones. The whole world seems to be caving in on you, and Satan says, "God doesn't love or care for you. He can't help you. You're on your own. You might as well give up."

When that temptation comes, we cry out to God in believing prayer and we resist the enemy who is the author of depression. He is the author of negative thinking. He is the author of criticism, lies and all things that are contrary to the will of God.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.- Act 1:8

If we are going to take a proper offense, we must live in the power of the Holy Spirit. That is the reason our Savior - after commanding the disciples to go and preach the gospel to all men everywhere - also commanded them to wait in Jerusalem until they were endued with power from on high. 

The key to escaping temptation and resisting sin is faith in the faithfulness of God to keep His promise that you will not be tempted more than you can bear.

A different direction than from what I started, but I could not bare miss a day! I will still post the Jesus Calling devotion this weekend. This was still a good message, that I am sure we could all use!

Check out this song!

Psalm 145- Shane and Shane

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, full of blessings of course!

Britt

Let Me help you.

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Let Me help you through this day. The challenges you face are far too great for you to handle alone. You are keenly aware of your helplessness in the scheme of events you face. This awareness opens up a choice: to doggedly go it alone or to walk with Me in humble steps of dependence. Actually, this choice is continually before you, but difficulties highlight the decision-making process. So, consider it all joy whenever you are enveloped in various trials. These are gifts from Me, reminding you to rely on Me alone.

Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me. - Psalm 63:7-8

Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temperatures. Be assured and understand that the trial and proving of your faith bring out endurance and steadfastness and patience. - James 1:2-3
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(From Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence by Sarah Young)

Phew, another good word from our loving Father. His love never fails! HALLELUJAH!

Check out this song!

Love Song - Jason Morant

Be blessed,

Britt

Come, Follow Me.

I have decided to start a blog posting the daily devotions I read, because apparently they have been on point for more than just me lately. I received an amazing devotion book from my Aunt Kim when I graduated with my Bachelor's Degree. She said she heard the voice of God speak to her and tell her that this devotional, Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence by Sarah Young, was to be given to me. I couldn't have agreed more now that I have begun reading it and I am on my journey of adulthood. Life sure can knock you down sometimes. It will knock you down so low you don't know how you are going to get back up, but with lots and lots of prayer, and spending time in God's word, God will not let you drown in suffering, he will show you the light. I have decided to start this blog to post the devotion for the day, plus some other uplifting and positive things to help anyone and everyone struggling or going through something in this journey we call life. Keep your head up and keep God first in your life.  Always.

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Continue on this path with Me, enjoying My Presence even in adversity. I am always before you, as well as alongside you. See Me beckoning you: Come! Follow Me. The One who goes ahead of you, opening up the way, is the same One who stays close and never lets go of your hand. I am not subject to limitations of time or space. I am everywhere at every time, ceaselessly working on your behalf. That is why your best efforts are trusting Me and living close to me.

Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. - Hebrews 7:25

Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. - Psalm 37:3-4

A beautiful quote by Joel Osteen...
“If you know you have to wait anyway, why not make a decision to enjoy your life while you’re waiting? Why not be happy while God is in the process of changing things? After all, there’s nothing we can really do to make it happen any faster. We might as well relax and enjoy our lives, knowing that at the appointed time God is going to bring his plan to pass.” 

For anyone who loves Indie/Folk music as much as I do...check out this amazing song!!!

The Love of God - The Reliques


I hope everyone finds comfort in this devotion, as well as my blog on a daily basis. We will delight in the light of the Lord.

Be blessed,
Britt