Today's Encouragement (30 June 2023)

Greetings sisters!

Here we have another day to serve the Lord and bear good fruit! We don't just bear fruit in one season like fruit trees do but all year round don't we! Our Vine makes that possible amen sisters?! If we're not producing fruit we get cut off in fact. 

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

God's word is always good to share! A lot to make sure we're putting into practice in that one. 

I'm having a break from reading scriptures as my voice isn't working well due to sickness. But thankful to share His Word in the written form too! And we know there's always going to be infirmities to deal with this side of heaven. We know Paul and Timothy had their own to deal with for two examples. 

Thank you sister for sharing that encouragement! And we strive to overcome to be found worthy to take part in the resurrection! 

But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.

Luke 20:35-36

I love that! What awesome promises and we know there are many more for those who overcome! 

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Revelation 21:4

We know these precious promises are not for everyone but for a select few who overcame and were faithful unto death having believed and obeyed the gospel! 

Thank you to the other sister for these... 

More encouragement and edifying from His Word. And I'm grateful for my sisters who love the Lord and each other. 

Well I must go but I hope all my sisters are striving through all trials for the One who is worthy and can make us worthy saints too! 

Love in Christ, 

Sister Chayil 

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Today's Encouragement (29 June 2023)

Greetings sisters!

I hope you are all following after our Saviour! 

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

John 10:27

Thank you sisters for sharing these... 

Amen! 

Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

Romans 8:12-13

It says we are debtors...hmmm. We sure do have actions to do in our faith life don't we sisters. We actively mortify the deeds of the flesh and it's not something that happens automatically as we live our own lives. He has died to redeem us now let us serve Him with a humble pure heart!

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

2 Peter 1:10

Yeah it takes diligence for sure! 

I know it's long but I wanted to share this scripture as there is much to learn from it... 

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. 

And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. 

But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. 

The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. 

Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. 

But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. 

And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. 

And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt. 

So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: 

Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? 

And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. 

So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

Matthew 18:23-35

Much truth to ponder there. We don't want to be like that servant. 

Early morning creation I saw when I was hanging out some clean laundry... 

It was such a beautiful morning! 

His creation is refreshing and points to a mighty Creator! Let us serve Him as He made us! 

Hold fast sisters and Lord willing I will be back sharing tomorrow. 

Love in Christ, 

Sister Chayil 

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Today's Encouragement (28 June 2023)

Hello sisters! 

Here's a new day serving the Lord! How's things in your life? I hope you are stedfast and strong and striving on! 

For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;

Hebrews 3:14

 

Pretty sunshine on a winter's day here... 

I've had such a busy day cleaning. I'm sure my sisters are hard workers and thankful for rest after a day of hard work. We know laziness is not spoken well of in God's word so we don't want to be that! 


Good scripture reminder from a picture a sister sent...

Endure hardness. Yes most of all in the faith and also in these earthly tabernacles we are living in on this earth that is affected by the curse from sin. We have the hope of a new body though! 

So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: 

It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: 

It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.

1 Corinthians 15:42-44

Praise God for that hope! 

Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

Philippians 1:24

I was thinking about what Paul said how he was divided how he wanted to go be with the Lord but also to be serving the saints. And that's a good reminder to us to be serving others, being a blessing and edifying and helping and loving the saints. And things like being a good witness to others and sharing the gospel which is the only hope they have. So we have this new day and the Lord is the giver and taker of our life so He wants us here today so let's be a blessing to others remembering it's more blessed to give than to receive amen sisters! 

Final crop from the tomato plants here... 

Seasons come and go. And we too are just here for a short time. Those look pretty don't they are are awesome food blessings! 

Next scripture reading to edify my sisters... 

Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:

1 Corinthians 5:6-7

Let us not be complacent with any sin whatsoever. 

(Thank you sister for the scriptures.) 

We know faith is so important. I love how the apostles asked for more faith. That seems like a very humble thing to do and not trusting in ourselves. We sure need His help. 

That is awesome. What a great caring God we serve! 

Well I must go but I hope you keep being stedfast and setting your faces like flint and I will here and let's keep striving on sisters! Hold fast! 

Love in Christ, 

Sister Chayil 

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Today's Encouragement (27 June 2023)

Greetings sisters!

The Lord gave us one more day to live for Him! I hope that's what all you are doing and I am here! 

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Matthew 6:33

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

Matthew 22:37

I'd serve my sisters (and brothers) this hot chicken stew on a cold winters night... 

Good blessings the Lord provides us. We don't just get to eat one thing like bread every day but that would be great too to keep us going in His work and we sure don't want to complain if we had to do that. What a blessing it would be! 

Next scripture reading to edify you... 

For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?

1 Corinthians 4:7

Amen all we have is from Him and who are we to boast in anything we have. The pride of man is so foolish and we sisters don't want to have any. 

Thank you sister for sharing these scriptures... 

He is always true and cannot lie! We can trust Him! That's awesome! Every lie is of the enemy the father of lies and we want to hate every false way. We know lies are an abomination to God. 

Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

Proverbs 12:22

We want to serve God with a single heart for Him. 

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 

And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

1 John 2:15-17

We want to love God and not this world and the things in it. Praise God to have much better things to focus on than this world here. 

Well keep holding fast sisters and day by day we will overcome to the end! 

Love to you all, 

Sister Chayil 

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Today's Encouragement (27 June 2023)

Greetings sisters! 

Hope this finds you holding fast to the faith once delivered and fervently obeying our great God! 

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Romans 12:10-12

Great ways to live by! 

Next scripture reading to edify you... 

I had a busy day with several hours travel to help out at the children's place again. It's a blessing when we have good works to occupy in that are good and beneficial to others. No time for idle time wasting is there sisters! Praise the Lord for setting us free from various false ways and sin! 

Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 

That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. 

For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: 

Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:

1 Peter 4:1-4

Amen we no longer do such things living after our flesh! There is a big change that takes place in us from being children of this world to becoming children of God! 

Let's keep overcoming whatever hardness there may be in our life and if it's relatively 'easy' then preparing and expecting hardness and trials or persecution as we know we will have them if we live godly. 

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

2 Timothy 3:12

Love in Christ, 

Sister Chayil 

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Today's Encouragement (25 June 2023)

Greetings sisters! 

Here's a new day the Lord gave us! How are you sisters going?! Hopefully pressing on in this narrow road after Christ. 

The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. 

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 

Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

Psalm 19:9-11

Amen we do want to be seeking God and all related to Him more than anything else. So much in His Word about the need to do that in order to be saved. 

I love seeing the fresh green delicate mosses... 

Amazing creations. 

Lots of rain here today... 

It's such a blessing. 

I got to push my lil 11 month old nephew around... 

So sweet seeing his little smiling face:-) Innocent and precious are the little ones. 

So beautiful. Glory to God for all things He made which are very good! 

Next scripture reading to edify you... 

How grateful we are for His Word of truth. 

And I share some encouraging scriptures from a sister... 

God's words are life to us and we want to hear and obey them as they are the right way and pleasing to Him! 

I must go but Lord willing I can post again tomorrow. Yeah we do not know what a day may bring forth so we don't want to get set in any of our ways. His will be done...not ours. 

Hold fast to the truth sisters! 

Much love in Christ, 

Sister Chayil 

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Today's Encouragement (24 June 2023)

Greetings sisters! 

Hope you're striving on wherever you are! 

One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple. 

For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

Psalm 27:4-5

I hope we're all seeking Him first and most and after this life we shall be with Him forever! Let's not let anything distract us from our first love for Him. 

And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

Luke 10:27

 

Cow munching on green grass. Kinda peaceful:-) 

Thought this was funny... 

Sheep eyes shining in the light and also the moon and a star too. It was peaceful as there were many frogs calling down by the lake as well. His creations are refreshing in a dark world. 

I've had a busy Titus 2 day. 

Slow-cooked chicken curry... 

(a bit like this recipe I posted here.) 

And chocolate chia pudding... 

(I posted a kind of similar recipe here.) 

Thankful for good foods the Lord provides and I get to work with to serve others. I'd cook for all the saints if I could! 

Next scripture reading to edify my sisters... 

Pretty rainbow I looked up and saw after reading my scripture... 

God's creations are good and He is good and far greater than it all obviously and mighty in power to have spoken it all into existence! Let us serve Him with reverence and godly fear. 

Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: For our God is a consuming fire.

Hebrews 12:28-29

Thank you sister for sharing that. It's a beautiful scripture and creation picture. 

Well I must go but I hope my sisters are strong in the Lord and not weak as then the enemy may be after you and I don't want that for you. We have constant work to do to keep strong in the Lord and not be led away by our flesh etc don't we. Keep striving on sisters! 

Love in Christ, 

Sister Chayil 

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Today's Encouragement (23 June 2023)

 

Hello godly sisters! 

Here's a new day the Lord gave us all. His mercies are new and His faithfulness is very great! 

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:13-14

He is such a God of hope and we can keep pressing on as it is not hopeless with Him! 

I had a really busy day out being a helper. 

Pretty morning it was. 

And the sunset too... 

Next scripture reading to edify my sisters... 

I love that Paul goes through in detail to mention faithful saints and he shows there were many labouring faithfully in the Lord and in the gospel and caring for one another. Many sisters are also mentioned and we know they were good helpers among the believers and in the gospel. 

We sure can feel like stangers in this world. We remember that faith and the gospel is foolishness to the world. And man's wisdom is foolishness to God. And so much that man does is so empty and useless. We know to fear God is true wisdom. But we keep pressing on even if the world thinks we're foolish. 

We know this is a battle of two sides...good versus evil, light vs darkness, God vs satan, flesh vs spirit. And while it may seem that evil and darkness is prevailing for a time...it is short and our great Saviour will come in power and great glory! He will gather His own and lest they repent all who do not know God and obey the gospel will be punished in everlasting destruction. We know how this world is going to end. We don't have to live in fear of the unknown. Let's just trust in Him and fear Him making sure to work out our salvation with fear and trembling. 

Thank you sisters for sharing these... 

I appreciate the edifying and love from my sister saints who love the Lord as I do. It's a treasure. We serve a great God! 

I need to be brief today but hope to share more tomorrow if the Lord wills. But hold fast sisters and I hope most of all that you are striving on! 

Love in Christ, 

Sister Chayil 

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Today's Encouragement (22 June 2023)

Hello sisters!

I'm back again and I hope you are too because it means you're still seeking to walk in all the Lord's ways. And if you're reading this and are not obedient I sincerely encourage and urge you to repent now while you have time. We only have one chance and there is no changing once it's too late. I think of the great gulf fixed that Jesus spoke about in His teaching. 

And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.

Luke 16:26

Jesus knows the truth. He is the truth! And He is the only way to the Father and eternal life we do know. And we have to be careful that we don't make up our own ways or our own 'Jesus'. So let's strive to remain in Him and follow Him. 

Aren't those flowers above beautiful that a sister sent. 

And these ones too... 

And some deer creations from a sister's back yard... 

And rain blessings from my day... 

So much in the creation that we can see either ourselves or from what others share, and learn more about our great God who created it all! 

For thus saith the Lord that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the Lord; and there is none else.

Isaiah 45:18

Here's the next scripture reading... 

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. 

Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: 

That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 15:4-6

I'm glad for what is written and all the hope we have in Him!

I was thinking about how people want to see things with all these signs and wonders they're seeking instead of walking by faith. And I was thinking also how they love movies which to them can be a form of 'seeing' I think even if it is fake. And they use music to whip up their emotions to 'love' Him and they think they do because of it but it's not true love as that would be to obey Him by faith. Faith is so very important. And we know it also is misunderstood today but it's a real faith that leads to a lot of different actions in us. We know it is not faith alone ever though! And Jesus asked if there will be any faith left when He returns. And we know sin will be abounding which makes love grow cold and all this because of a lack of faith and fear of God etc. But let us be strong in faith in a faithless world sisters! 

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Ephesians 6:16

Thank you sister for sharing these scriptures today... 

Renewing is an awesome thing! 

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Romans 12:2

We know we shall reap if we faint not! 

Amen we want to be established in the faith and not be moved by any number of things that can destroy our faith. 

Hold fast sisters and let's see if the Lord gives us another day.

Love in Christ, 

Sister Chayil 

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Today's Encouragement (21 June 2023)

Greetings sister soldiers! 

I hope you're marching on for the Lord and fighting the battle on His side! 

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

Romans 8:31

Next scripture reading to edify my sisters.... 

Was pondering what it says about us all standing before the judgement seat of Christ.

So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

Romans 14:12

It sure puts fear in us to make sure we truly are of Him. 

Therefore thus will I do unto thee, O Israel: and because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel.

Amos 4:12

Yes...prepare to meet God. That is the wisest thing to do. 

And goes along with this scripture a sister shared... 

We're responsible for ourselves aren't we sisters. That's all we can change...if we have a willing heart and with God's help and power. We sure can try to help others too as we should but we can't force anyone or change anyone really. 

I was thinking about this scripture and concept that Jesus gave too... 

And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

Mark 9:43-44

And how we need to take radical action against anything that causes us to stumble. People take sin very lightly. And that may be because of the lie that Jesus covers all believers sins even if they don't repent of them which just is not true. And also the lie that God loves everyone no matter what. We know Christ is the love and we must be abiding in Him to be spared God's wrath. In this age of deception we do have to fight hard against being deceived and sort through a lot of lies to find the truth. Let's keep doing that sisters and not be prideful that we have gotten somewhere and can't be wrong. 

Well, it's been a cold, windy, and rainy day here...best for working inside. What a blessing shelter is and warm clothes and heating. Extra blessings the Lord gives us. 

So I must go now but I hope you stand sisters wherever the Lord has you growing...and I will here. He is worthy! Hold fast sisters! 

Love in His name,

Sister Chayil 

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