Grateful and Thankful 12, Timely Tidbits of Truth, The Lord is Your…

This post will conclude our "Grateful and Thankful" series. We pray that it has encouraged you and that you found yourself being grateful and thankful for all that God has done for you.

Next week we will begin a new series on "The Names of Jesus" to remind us of all that He was meant to be, and all that He is for us still!

Grace and peace,

Marina

Grateful and Thankful 12, Timely Tidbits of Truth, The Lord is Your…
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

The Lord is your...
Provider: You are complete.
Teacher: You are instructed.
Shelter: You are covered.
Rock: You are secure.
Victory: You are triumphant.
Shepherd: You are cared for.
Captain: You are protected.
Encourager: You are built up.
Salvation: You are whole.
Rest: You are comforted.
Confidence: You are assured.
Father: You are family.
Deliverer: You are free.

Prayer:

-Marina Bromley

Thank you, Lord, for being all that I need! I am so grateful and thankful for the many ways you provide for me, encourage me, engage with me. You are my everything! In Jesus's name, amen.

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Grateful and Thankful 9, Timely Tidbits of Truth, Changeless

Grateful and Thankful 9, Timely Tidbits of Truth, Changeless
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

I am the Lord, I do not change (Malachi 3:6 AMP).

God never changes. He doesn’t need to. He is perfect—without flaw, error, inconsistency, mistake, or poor judgment. He doesn’t have good moods and bad moods. His goodness, purity, holiness, and character are eternal.

God Doesn’t Need to Change—
He has never been unjust.
He has never been untrue.
He has never been unwise.
He has never been unaware.
He has never been unloving.
He has never been unreliable.
He has never been unrighteous.
Because God is eternally changeless He is eternally faithful.

My Morning Prayer
-Marina Bromley

Thank you, God, for being the only consistent thing in my life. I need more of you today, and every day. I'm grateful that you have shown up over and over again, even in the midst of my distractions and attitudes. You are steadfast and true, so please help me to be more like you! In Jesus's name, amen.

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Grateful and Thankful 6, Timely Tidbits of Truth, God’s Will is Not by Chance

Grateful and Thankful 6, Timely Tidbits of Truth, God’s Will is Not by Chance
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Lo, I come to do thy will, O God (Hebrews 10:9 KJV).

“Chance” and “luck” do not sit on the throne of heaven, but a loving, personal Creator does. Life is not a gamble and fate does not guide your destiny. God did not bring you into this world to live without a purpose, to exist without a reason, or function without meaning. He loves you, cares about you, and wants you to know Him and do His will.

Prayer
-Marina Bromley

Lord God, I am so grateful and thankful that you are not a god of wishes, or spells, or chance. I am blessed to know that you are a real, kind, and loving God, and that you have purpose and a plan for my life. I love that you created me with intention (flaws and all) and that you will perfect me as I walk with you. Have your way with me, Lord! Change me to be more like you! In Jesus's name, amen.

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Grateful and Thankful 3, Timely Tidbits of Truth, As Only Your Father Could

Grateful and Thankful 3, Timely Tidbits of Truth, As Only Your Father Could

-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

The things your sight does not observe,
His eyes see clearly—
The things your thinking does not understand,
His mind knows fully—
The things your hands cannot grasp,
His grip holds firmly—
The things your strength cannot subdue
His power conquers completely—
The things your resources cannot fulfill
His riches meet abundantly—
The things your love cannot give
His heart gives endlessly!

That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Corinthians 2:9 NLT).

Prayer

-Marina Bromley

Father God, thank you for all that you do for me...so much more than I could ever imagine or ask. Thank you for providing what I truly need, and for holding back on things that will take away my dependance on you. In this difficult season, please help me to be content in you—mind, body and spirit. I love you and need your love like I need every breath. In Jesus's name, amen.

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 83

Timely Tidbits of Truth 83
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Since the beginning of the church of Jesus Christ, believers have always faced trials, testing, hardships, and persecutions. When Jesus spoke about the end times He had these things to say to His people:

*Be standing firm
*Be watchful
*Be peaceful
*Be prayerful
*Be sober
*Be ready
*Do not be fearful
*Do not be troubled
*Do not let your heart be weighed down with cares
*Do not be spiritually asleep
 
Matthew 24

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 82

Timely Tidbits of Truth 82
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Overflowing Day! 
 
Some people fill their cup half-full,
others fill their cup half-empty;
The Holy Spirit, however,
never fills your cup
with half of anything!
 
My cup runs over (Psalm 23:5).

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 81

Timely Tidbits of Truth 81
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
 
Everyone has a story. The question is, “Who is writing the story?” Only God’s story will end with “happily ever after”!
 
…looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2 NKJV).

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 80

Timely Tidbits of Truth 80
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
 
J-Jesus
O-Our
Y-“Yes!”

For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory (2 Corinthians 1:20 NLT).

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 79

Timely Tidbits of Truth 79
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

His FAITHFULNESS is with you! 
 
He came for you and bought you with His own blood. You are His! No one can pull His hand away from your life. He upholds you. He is writing your story. He is in every detail. The good work He began in you He will complete. He is the Author and Finisher of your faith. He will never leave or forsake you. He is with you! Always!

...

Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands (Deuteronomy 7:9 NLT).

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9 NKJV).

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns (Philippians 1:6 NLT).

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 78

Timely Tidbits of Truth 78
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
 
My KINGDOM is with you!

Where I am you will be. Together. Forever. In My Father’s house. You will be a part of My inheritance. You will be at My marriage supper. You will reign with Me. See My glory. Look upon My face. You will know Me even as I know you. All will be made new. Oh, the joys that will be yours, the wonders you will see that have not yet been revealed.

Your Kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does (Psalm 145:13 NIV).

Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe (Hebrews 12:28 NLT).

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 77

Timely Tidbits of Truth 77
-Roy Lessin
 
My GUIDANCE is with you!

I am your Good Shepherd. Great Shepherd. Chief Shepherd. I will direct your steps. I will lead you, not drive you. I will Shield you. Shelter you. Defend you.

My steps will always take you in the right direction. I will keep you from confusion. I am with you to fulfill the deepest desires My Father has placed within your heart.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Psalm 23 KJV

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 76

Timely Tidbits of Truth 76

-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
 
My SUPPLY is with you!
 
I am your Provider and Provision. I am your life. You are complete in Me. I Am your Keeper. You are never forgotten, and you are always loved. My spiritual riches, treasures, and blessings are yours, given freely through My grace. Your needs, no matter how great, will never diminish My supply.

His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires (2 Peter 1:3-4 NIV).

Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life (1 Timothy 6:17-19 NLT).

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 75

Timely Tidbits of Truth 75
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
                         
My AUTHORITY is with you!
 
My name is above all names. I am at My Father’s right hand. I reign. I rule. I am almighty. I am in control. I have conquered sin and death. No one is above Me or over Me. Angels aren’t. Kings of the earth aren’t. Governments aren’t and rulers of darkness aren’t. I have the final say over all that concerns you.

Then, when all things are under his authority, the Son will put himself under God’s authority, so that God, who gave his Son authority over all things, will be utterly supreme over everything everywhere (1 Corinthians 15:28 NLT).

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 73

Timely Tidbits of Truth 73
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
 
My TRUTH is with you!
 
I Am the eternal Word of God. I Am Reality. 
I Am greater than your circumstances.
I Am your Foundation. Your Cornerstone. Your victory. All that I am, I am for you. Wisdom. Life. Light. Righteousness. Goodness. I am with you as your daily bread and your portion forever.

“I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20).

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 72

Timely Tidbits of Truth 72
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

As my follower you have Me. I am with you! My Spirit is in you. I make every day a grace day. A goodness and mercy day.

Daily abide in My rest. Daily trust in My ways. Daily follow My leading. 
My presence is enough. I am your all-in-all.

“I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20).

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 71, Rejoice

Timely Tidbits of Truth 71, Rejoice
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
 
Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, rejoice! (Philippians 4:4 NKJV).
 
Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls (1 Peter 1:8-9 NKJV).
 
To rejoice is to live in daily celebration of the Lord. We are to rejoice, not in the circumstances of life, but in the Lord of life. We are to rejoice evermore because He is forever true, forever holy, forever good.
 
I love the way old hymn writers celebrated the Lord through their words and music. Below you will find a small sampling of what their hearts have passed on to ours as a legacy of praise and rejoicing. Please add a stanza (or verse) from your favorite hymn or worship song of celebration in the comments.

Hymns of Praise
 
All people that on earth do dwell,
Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice;
Him serve with fear, His praise forth tell,
Come ye before Him, and rejoice.
For why? The Lord our God is good,
His mercy is forever sure;
His truth at all times firmly stood,
And shall from age to age endure.
-William Kethe
 
Let ever act of worship be
Like our espousals, Lord, to Thee;
Like the blest hour when from above
We first received the pledge of love.
Let every moment, as it flies,
Increase Thy praise, improve our joys,
Till we are raised to sing Thy name,
At the great supper of the Lamb.
-Isaac Watts
 
Awake, my tongue; awake, my lyre:
With morning’s earliest dawn arise;
To songs of joy my soul inspire,
And swell your music to the skies.
With those who in Thy grace abound,
To Thee I’ll raise my thankful voice;
Till every land the earth around,
Shall hear, and in Thy name rejoice.
-William Wrangham

His kingdom cannot fail;
He rules o’er the earth and heaven;
The keys of death and hell
Are to our Jesus given.
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
Rejoice in glorious hope!
Our Lord, the Judge shall come,
And take His servants up
To their eternal home.
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
-Charles Wesley

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 70, In God We Trust

Timely Tidbits of Truth 70, In God We Trust
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

We can trust in God because—

His kingdom is unshakable.

His throne is incorruptible. 

His glory is indescribable.

His Word is infallible.

His greatness is unsearchable.

His power is invincible.

His favor is invaluable.

His grace is inexpressible.

His love is undeniable.

It is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God… (Psalm 73:28 KJV).

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 69, Rest

Timely Tidbits of Truth 69, Rest
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
 
“Rest” is a word unique to the Gospel. Jesus said,  “Come unto Me” because He is the only one who can give rest for our souls. There is no rest to be found outside of Him, only works, strife, and restlessness.
 
Rest is the putting down of our burdens and picking up God’s peace in its place. We can rest in the Lord because He has carried our burdens. WE can rest from our works because He has provided us with salvation through His Son and brought us redemption through the free gift of His grace.
 
Our rest is a rest of faith. Works (our efforts to save ourselves or keep ourselves) make us weary. Works wear us out; rest brings refreshment. Works bring strain; rest brings ease. Works bring tumult; rest brings quietness. Works bring worry; rest brings peace.
 
For thus saith the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel; in returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength (Isaiah 30:15 KJV).
 
For we which have believed do enter into rest (Hebrews 4:3 KJV).

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 68, Your Reward

Timely Tidbits of Truth 68, Your Reward
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Jesus has a reward He wants to give you.
 
It’s a “cup of cold water” reward. 
It’s a “little thing” reward. 
It’s a “you’ve done it unto Me” reward.
It’s a “faithfulness” reward. 
It’s a reward based upon obedience, not results.
It’s a “you pleased My Father” reward.
 
What joy Jesus’ reward will bring you!
 
For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in My name, because you belong to Christ, assuredly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward. Mark 9:41 [NKJV]
 
His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master' (Matthew 25:23 ESV).

 
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Timely Tidbits of Truth 67, Reign

Timely Tidbits of Truth 67, Reign
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
 
To reign is to rule, to have authority over, and to be triumphant. To reign is to be the head and not the tail, to control and not be conquered, to prevail and not be overcome.
 
In an amazing way, through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we who have received Him have received from Him a royal place and a kingly reign. We will not only reign with Him when He comes (Revelation 5:10), but we reign with Him now, in this life, as we await His coming.
 
To reign in life does not mean that we must rule a country or be “the boss.” It means that we reign triumphant over sin and all unloveliness of heart and soul. We reign in righteousness; we reign in peace; we reign in joy; and we reign in love. We reign in life because the Kingdom of God and the King of the Kingdom reign in us.
 
…those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ (Romans 5:17 NKJV).

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