Every day I have options. I have choices.I have aughts and aught nots. Need I say more!
I may not see the big picture, but my help comes from God. I just have to follow what James 4:7 says, "Submit therefore to God." In doing so, I look for the rewards and the possibilities- the positives!
We all have idols. They shine and glitter, often for just a while. There is no lasting power.
The Idol
The idol lies silent and quiet.
There is no power within its might.
There is no embrace to stir the heart,
And no forgiving grace.
The idol offers only captivity;
Its joyful intent brings a smile for just a while.
Then there’s it’s debt to bring on fret,
Or another desire for more;
Just a trinket or two to hide in a drawer.
There is nothing in an idol to inspire and give hope when in despair.
It sets silent to ensnare and often brings a tear.
An idol is love misplaced and unfulfilled blessings lying in waste.
It will not stand the test of fire.
Wasn’t it foretold, we shouldn’t worship silver or gold?
Rather than look to idols, seek God instead.
He is the Living Bread!
He warms the heart.
His love is free-
There is no debt to be repaid.
Just, stay prayed.
Mary Crisp Jameson. 4/23/2026
“Do not turn to idols or make metal gods for yourselves. I am the Lord your God.” Leviticus 19:4
Hardships are a part of our lived experiences. We all have them, and they are not easy. I read this morning about the Comforter and how we won’t really know His comfort until we live through our hardships. This takes me to Jeremiah 17:7, “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.”
Living our experiences, walking hand-in-hand with God, strengthens our trust. Hold tight to God through the hardships. He will get us through them.
I end with Romans 8:28, “And we know that in all things God works for the goof of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” We are all called for His purpose – to become children of God.
It seems I am constantly hearing of people having knee surgery. As a matter of fact, I have a knee that is beginning to ache.
Food for Thought: If we were on our knees more often before the throne of God, I wonder if we would be having as many knee problems.
Considering being on our knees, there are a few things we all need to pray more often for and those are:
Leadership of our country- we all need to pray for the President
Unity by our leaders
Churches and their leadership
Needs of others; the poor, the homeless, the broken-hearted
Most of all- Salvation and the spreading of the Word of God.
And that’s my thoughts...And it is past time, I bowed the knee!
The Countdown
With every tick of the clock,
There’s a call to take stock-
To find the solid Rock!
Life moves on from morning to dawn.
Count it down-
Seconds, minutes, hours!
Days, weeks, years!
You’ll have tears, fears, and cheers-
But who steers?
Beware the countdown!
Will you join with Satan who roams round the town?
Or seek out Christ who paid sin’s price?
Jesus was tempted, but He did not sin. He is our Deliverer. Look to Him!
Tempted
When tempted,
Run!
The result of sin is no fun,
And, Satan is never done.
Get away from what destroys the day.
When sinful thoughts enter in,
Look to God before you sin.
Get out!
Go another route.
Look to the Holy One,
‘Cause Satan is not done.
Run to God!
Don’t let others sway.
Pray!
Stay in prayer-
God is always there,
Your weight to bear.
He can remove the struggle and conflict-
Be not Satan tricked.
Satan roams to and fro-
He is your foe.
God is the One in whom to go.
God is your friend
And He will defend.
With His hand,
He will reach out and extend.
Take heed!
Let God fill your cup in your hour of need.
Let Him be your Power!
Mary Crisp Jameson 4/20/2025
“When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’
For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.”
James 1:13 NIV
I just read the sheep have “ewe-nique personalities.” Some are shy and cautious while others are bold and adventurous.
The Israelites raised sheep as well as cattle. Scripture is always talking about the sheep. David tended sheep as a youth before becoming king. He talked about rescuing his “sheep from the lion’s mouth.”
Then we get into the symbolism in Isaiah, “like sheep without a shepherd, they will all return to their own people, they will flee to their native land.”
Sheep need a Shepherd.
Then in Jeremiah, he says, “My people have been lost sheep; their shepherds have led them astray and caused them to roam on the mountains...their shepherds have led them astray.” Here we have the case where the sheep followed the “wrong shepherd.”
In Ezekiel, he says, “As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock...so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds. I myself will tend my sheep and have them lied down, declares the Sovereign Lord.”
There is a cause and effect: Make sure you are following the right Shepherd – The Only One True God.
