Bless You!

Bless You
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace (Numbers 6:24-26 NKJV).
 
The Lord-
The only God. The one, true, eternal God!
Yahweh. The Giver of all that is good.
The Blesser of every blessing. The Giver of every good and perfect gift. The Giver of the greatest gift, who is the blessing of all blessings—His Son, Jesus Christ the Lord.

bless you-
Not someone else, but you. Not sometime later, but now. Not somewhere else, but right where you are.
Blessed with the blessings found in God alone. Blessings from His presence—for you, with you, in you, upon you, and through you. 

and keep you;
Kept by your Keeper. Not neglected. Not misplaced. Not forsaken. Kept by the Omnipotent God of your salvation. Kept in the almighty hold of His strong hand. Kept by the One who is in charge and in control. Kept by the One who will keep you from falling. Kept by the love of your good and caring Father.

The Lord make His face shine upon you-
His face is Jesus’ face. No darkness there. 
No gloom. No shadows. The face of glory. The beautiful face of holiness. Pure and good. Full of splendor. Brightness shining down upon you. Touching you. Warming you. Beam upon beam of life-giving splendor. His face of glory, shining upon your face with radiant light.

And be gracious to you;
Good, acceptable, beneficial grace. Grace upon grace. Favor upon favor. So much, so freely, coming your way time after time. Grace for strengthening. Grace for abounding. Grace for going, doing, and being. Grace for the journey, grace for enduring, grace for standing strong until His kingdom comes.

The Lord lift up His countenance upon you-
His endearing countenance. Full of compassion and lovingkindness. Intimate, supportive, accepting, gracious, affirming. His smile of delight as He looks upon you, His child. The countenance of your loving Heavenly Father revealing the pleasure you bring to Him because you are His!

and give you peace.
Heart peace. Shalom peace. “Peace that passes understanding” peace. Peace that Jesus gives. Peace the world can’t give. Perfect peace. “The fruit of the Spirit” peace. The peace of God. The peace from God. Peace with God. Peace to cover, peace to enfold, peace to uphold. Peace to quiet you, peace to assure you that you are His.

The greatest blessing of the Lord, 
is the Lord of the blessing.

The blessing of the Lord be upon you!

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My Morning Prayer: As God’s Child, Who Is Against You?

My Morning Prayer: As God’s Child, Who Is Against You?

-Roy Lessin and Marina Bromley

As God's Child, Who Is Against You?
-Roy Lessin, A Place at His Table
 
If God is for us, who can ever be against us? (Romans 8:31 NLT).
 
God is not against you.
Jesus is not against you.
The Holy Spirit is not against you.
The angels are not against you.
They are greater than any foe that is against you.
It is God who has the final authority
and the final say over everything that concerns you.

My Morning Prayer
-Marina Bromley

Dear Father, thank You for promising me that You would be with me, and for me. Thank You for showing Your greatness on my behalf, willing to protect me and watch over me. Thank You, God, for being the final authority in everything that concerns me. Thank You for Your love and care and going to battle on my behalf. Please help me to walk in the confidence I can claim, knowing that Your promises are true. Your love sustains me, and I love You because of Your love for me, a sinner. In Jesus' name, amen.

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©2023 Roy Lessin, A Place at His Table, Meeting in the Meadow. Prayer and Photo by Marina Bromley. Used with permission, all rights reserved.

Timely Tidbits of Truth 3

Timely Tidbits of Truth 3
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
 
The human heart delights in the fame received through the accomplishment of big things;
The heart of God delights in the humility found in the hearts of those who are faithful in the little things. 
 
Are you seeking great things for yourself? Don’t do it! (Jeremiah 45:5 NLT).
You are the Lord God…You found Abraham’s heart faithful before You (Nehemiah 9:8).

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Reflections From the Heart of God, Part 5

Reflections From the Heart of God, Part 5
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Always remember, when God made you
He did so with a purpose and a plan.
He saw all your days before you lived one of them
and placed over you the covering of His protective love.
He has allowed nothing to come into your life
that has not first been screened through that love.
His hand has remained upon you to this very day.

The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIV).

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My Morning Prayer: May You Find Jesus to Be…

My Morning Prayer: May You Find Jesus to Be…
-Roy Lessin and Marina Bromley
 

May You Find Jesus to Be…
-Roy Lessin, A Place at His Table

For me to live is Christ [His life in me] (Philippians 1:21 AMPC).

May You Find Jesus to Be…
The music that causes your heart to sing;
The joy that causes your heart to rejoice;
The glory that causes your heart to worship;
The wonder that causes your heart to believe;
The security that causes your heart to trust;
The peace that causes your heart to rest;
The promise that causes your heart to hope;
The beauty that causes your heart to delight;
The majesty that causes your heart to surrender;
The love that causes your heart to give.

My Morning Prayer
-Marina Bromley

Dear Lord, You are ALL these things to me, and so much more. Thank You for being the music, joy and glory that calls me to worship and rejoice in You. Help me to believe when my faith is weak, to trust Your promises and rest in Your Word. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit that I might delight in You, as I surrender my life over and over every day, and give You my all, because it ALL comes from You. Thank You, Lord. In Jesus' name. Amen.

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©2023 Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow, A Place at His Table, DaySpring. Photo and prayer by Marina Bromley. Used with permission, all rights reserved.