Daughters for His Glory

Let No Man Deceive You

Greetings in Christ!

Here it is...another day and I'm coming back here to share a bit of encouragement and edification with my sisters who love the Lord.

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Ephesians 4:15-16

Edifying of itself in love...I love that and thinking about the care and love amongst the members of Christ's body. Edifying others...that's something we can ponder on how we can best do that in each of our lives to others in the body.

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
1 Corinthians 14:12

Thank you for sharing this scripture today, sister...

Those living godly in Christ will be persecuted. And then there follows a warning of deception, and an admonition to continue in what we have been taught (not by recent false teachers either but by the Word of God).

I was thinking about the fact of 'being deceived'. And I looked up scriptures on it...and how we are warned to let no one deceive us.

We hear so much deception these days. But we can go to God's word to help us through. And if we have His Spirit we can be shielded against it. We know who is the father of it...satan. And we can know that we don't have a weak and powerless God who cannot reveal truth to those who have eyes to see and ears to hear.

One big deception is that all the denominations and the people in them are of God...just because they claim to believe in Jesus. Do not be deceived sisters...we can go study on that word deceive in scripture and see areas to be warned about. One truth is that those who practice sin are not going to enter the kingdom/go to heaven. How many are deceived thinking all is well with them as they live on in sin claiming Jesus' blood will cover them. We can use the Word in our own minds and ready to give an answer or defend God's truth in the Word.

This is a snake track in the sand...

I wasn't looking where I was going and he was right in front of me.

Reminded me of this subject I was writing about and how we should be aware of what is going on...lest we also be deceived.

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Ephesians 5:15

And there is much in the Word about us being wary....watching, being sober minded, not letting anything or anyone distract us from our purpose and goal.

Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
1 Thessalonians 5:6

Let's keep clinging to the Word and not be swallowed up in or affected by the deceived Christian religion of our day. We come out and be separate...even if it has to be alone. Christ...who is the way, the truth, and the life...is worthy!

I took you sisters picking pears...

What blessings God created to grow from the ground. (I just posted a pear recipe here.)

Thank you sister for adding this scripture...

(the picture is a butterfly resting in a tree:-).

Well I will go now sisters. Hope you're all holding fast to the faith once delivered. And keep patiently going about your good works as godly women...helpers and servants, working as unto the Lord!

Love in Christ,

Sister Michaela

Find the gospel explained here.

Pear (or Apple) Crumble

Hello Titus 2 sisters!

I have another recipe to post here today.

This one I made up the amounts on the spot to post here but it worked and was yum so I'm going with it. (I think I'll make it again soon just to make sure it works out again:-)

This is quite a large recipe which could serve around ten people.

2 cups oats

1 1/2 desiccated coconut

2 cups almond meal/flour (or regular flour)

1 cup coconut sugar (or any type dry sugar)

1 Tbs cinnamon

1 1/2 cup (375g) butter, melted

About 12-15 Pears (or apples, or even peaches or apricots)

Mix together dry ingredients...

Then add melted butter.

Cut pears (peeled or unpeeled)...

...into slices or cubes. Put into a large baking dish. Can sprinkle with extra cinnamon...

Spread crumble mixture on top of pears...

And bake in a moderate oven 180C/370F until golden and pears are cooked...

Serve plain or with custard, cream or ice cream etc.

More good foods the Lord provides. How much more do we have above simple food (bread and water). May we be thankful for it all. Praise God!

Love in Christ,

Sister Michaela

Find the gospel explained here.

Today's Encouragement (20 February 2022)

Greetings sisters!

Great words to ponder on and remember. Thank you sister for encouraging us sisters with those. It's good to be reminded that He is God and we can learn patience by waiting on Him, trusting and not fearing.

Preserving tomatoes went on today...

I haven't done that before but I'm thankful to do it to preserve what the Lord has provided. I just add a bit of salt and lemon juice to each jar and so it's pretty simple.

And using up more zucchinis in soup...

Mine was a simple day serving the Lord...working with my hands and encouraging my sisters in the faith.

And I have a really simple post today but with great scriptures to ponder and encourage us.

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21

What a great Saviour! He came to set us free from our sins!

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
Ephesians 4:22-24

He works a great miracle in our lives...and we work with Him, putting off those old things that do no belong in this new life of serving Him.

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
Psalm 4:5

Yes we know we are to be seeking first God's kingdom and righteousness. And we can also be encouraged from that to be holy women trusting in the Lord just as it also says in 1 Peter 3.

And thank you sister for this scripture gift...

So let us sisters trust Him and yield our lives to Him for He is greater than all things.

Keep pressing on in the faith sisters! Hold fast to the truth and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel. Let us not grow weary in doing what's right...one day we will reap the rewards...if we endure and don't faint!

Love, peace, and joy in the Lord to you!

Sister Michaela

Find the gospel explained here.

Today's Encouragement (19 February 2022)

Hello sisters!

A new day is here...one more day to live it for the Lord, and not for ourselves or the world which would be serving satan really.

What a great God of hope and comfort we serve. He is not one of destruction...unless we refuse to yield to Him and obey. Let's keep pressing on!

I read some scriptures to edify us sisters here...

Our God is our strength and hope and comfort and joy in this life. Our full trust must be in Him and not in man. It's an added blessing if we have saints to support us and encourage us on as we support them too...but one day it may be only us and God alone.

For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
Philippians 1:29

Believing on Christ plus suffering for Him...always go together don't they.

Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 14:22

All the things of this life are only for a season...

And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:
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 20:34-36

...accounted worthy...is that us sisters? Let us strive to walk worthy of God and this calling we have in Christ! What hope to come if we endure! It also reminds me of the temporary nature of this physical life...and how we are preparing for the future first of all and glorifying God along the way and making His truth known. We're preparing for the marriage of the Lamb. That is a very special time to be preparing for.

Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.
Revelation 19:7-9

May we be living for the Lamb faithful to Him each day. And if someone asks us why we won't do something (sinful or time wasting etc)...we can perhaps say we're busy getting ready for the marriage supper of the Lamb. Because we are. And that's so important to be preparing for.

We know few will find this narrow road...but there will be a great multitude from over the years and over the wide world all gathering home with the Lord!

It's not easy this life...but let's keep fighting to be strong soldiers in this battle.

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What blessings God provides us...

What a great sight! We may take food for granted because we can usually have it whenever we want. So let's be thankful every day and try to remember never to be forgetful as it comes from God.

It's this time of year again here...

Much work to be done but I love it.

And chickens get a feast of the scraps too...

Many more pears to come yet...

A very fruitful tree...what a blessing. And it's a joy to store it away for future use and sustaining us physically.

Yes more tomato pictures...but they're pretty and great blessings also...

(If you like, you can find my Facebook page here with more good and godly encouragement for sisters being posted. But you can only see those with a fb account yourself I believe.)

(Thank you sister for adding the scripture.) And yes we know the Lord still cares for His people and leads and guides them.

I must go now sisters...and finish off my work for the day. Hope yours goes well in the Lord and you're trusting in Him through all things the easier times and the darkest ones.

Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
Philippians 1:27

Love in Christ,

Sister Michaela

Find the gospel explained here.

Today's Encouragement (18 February 2022)

Greetings sister saints!

How are you? Holding fast to the Word and truth I hope!

That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
Ephesians 4:14-15

I love that.

I was thinking about how we trust the Word of God. And if we lose that trust (by listening to false teachers or those who want you to lighten up on the Word or get you back in false religion etc) we start doubting and then we might as well not listen to any of it if it isn't His Word and very important. We may start questioning some verses and instead of looking into them until we understand them we harbor doubt and it can grow if we don't obey what we do know or consider it important to be obeyed.

We are aware that satan knows God's word and can use it against us too. He did with Jesus in His temptation didn't he?

So let us sisters not take lightly the commands in the Word. How blessed we are to have the written word and we will be held accountable. There's thousands and thousands of books and such of different opinions and interpretations of man...which way too many listen to instead of simply studying the Word for themselves. And heresy after heresy grows and grows the further people get from the Word to the mess we have today. But let's not be deceived sisters. We can have just ourselves and a Bible...the only book we need! And if we meet some of those rare travelers on this narrow road...then that's a blessing to share in the Word and be encouraged and edified and united in it.

I was thinking also of who we are in Christ. We know the world looks for titles and favour of man (like false leaders calling themselves 'reverend')...but what can we call ourselves?

And these titles may go for all of us women who are born of God by the gospel.

Christians

Saints

Righteous

Daughters of God

Sisters in Christ's family

Christ's disciples, followers, and friends

Women that fear the Lord

Lovers of God

Strangers and pilgrims

Beloved of God

And more too!

What we're not called: sinners, no God's word doesn't call His people that. Doesn't mean I think we can't sin either but we aren't to be 'sinful'...because we repent.

And we don't call ourselves after names of man or any of the other denominations which we have specifically been told not to in the Word.

More various creations with God's Word..

Teach me thy way, O Lord ; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.
Psalm 86:11

My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Psalm 73:26

Yum, some chocolate yoghurt...

Just added honey and cacao powder to plain yoghurt. Delicious creamy treat.

I love that scripture. We know also from Revelation that there will be no more sun and moon, day and night in the life to come because the Lord will be our light! And see that sisters...I know some of you are going through sorrow and tears...one day we won't have to deal with the hard things we do today. Hold fast sisters and look up to the Lord our strong tower and refuge...and the Rock that is higher than us! And I love you too and send hugs to you and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Be strong!

The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
Nahum 1:7

Love in Christ,

Sister Michaela

Find the gospel explained here.

Tomato Soup

Hello Titus 2 sisters!

I'm back with a recipe to share with my fellow godly women who are serving others with cooking good foods that the Lord provides...or cooking for yourself.

I have tomato soup I'm sharing about today. It's great for if you have a surplus of fresh tomatoes from the garden, but it can be made with tinned tomatoes also.

This may not be an 'exact' recipe but just an idea for something that works. There's a great variety of ways we can do things and this is just one.

Here I'm using the basics of tomatoes, onions, and butter...

And you really can use different amounts of things especially if you're used to experimenting with such things. This is quite a large batch I am making which would serve about 10 people.

So these pictures just show rough amounts...

Quite a bit of butter is good. But I'm sure you can use olive oil or coconut oil or something instead of butter too.

Roughly chop onions and tomatoes.

I melted the butter in the pan (with the onions) before adding the rest of the ingredients but I'm sure it's fine too if you put it all together.

Add stock...

You don't really need much water for this as the tomato has a lot in. Depends if you want a thicker or thinner soup. I used about 4 cups for this large pot but 2 or 3 cups would be fine too.

And add a teaspoon or two of salt.

Simmer until well cooked. This may be about 45 minutes but depends on the size of the batch.

Then blend...

As this has fresh tomatoes it cannot be completely smooth because of the skins and seeds. You can always remove the tomato skins by placing them in boiling water before chopping.

Serve with milk and toast...or whatever. Good and healthy blessings the Lord provides.

There are other ingredients you can add if you like. Things such as basil, garlic, a bit of sugar, sour cream or cream, or potatoes or zucchini. That's one good thing about soup you can add whatever really.

And let's remember also this is just our physical food...but there's something greater we ought to be feeding on and living for. And that is Christ and His Word which leads to eternal life.

And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.
Luke 4:4

Let's remember this too...

But godliness with contentment is great gain.
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
1 Timothy 6:6-8

Love in Christ,

Sister Michaela

Find the gospel explained here.

Today's Encouragement (17 February 2022)

Greetings sister saints!

I'm back and I hope you are too as we all want to keep walking on in a holy life the Lord has indeed called us to. And it's a blessing to have this little online spot to shine light on the internet.

And this is not about 'us' this life is it. We're nothing without Christ and what we do have and can do is all because of Him. I certainly wouldn't have this blog or be able to write or try to encourage you in the Lord without Him.

I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.
Ecclesiastes 3:14

I love seeing the water droplets on things. And I share some pictures of them and a section of a psalm amongst them.

Psalm 116:5-9

Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful. The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.

Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.

For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.

For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
Hebrews 6:7-8

Let that not be us in a spiritual sense.

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
Hebrews 6:9

May all our actions, words and thoughts be ones that are fitting for our new life from the dead in Christ.

I posted a recipe for bread which you can find here.

Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Ephesians 5:20

Had a blessing of an icy cold ginger drink...

How refreshing!

More tomato soup in the making...

Hope to post a recipe soon.

Look how perfect this leaf is...

So beautiful.

Yet the tree also has vicious looking thorns...

Kind of like this life there can be many 'easier' times and peace and joy but also trials. We know this world is deeply affected by sin. Just looking at that picture reminds me of the crown of thorns that the people mocked Jesus with by putting on His head. He bore so much pain and suffering and deep sorrow for us. Very much that we cannot even know.

Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Isaiah 53:4-5

That brings great thankfulness and humility to my heart to think of all Christ went through to make a way for me...for us sisters who follow after Him. How can we not be grateful?

Hold fast sisters...through all things even the valleys of the shadow of death. And fear no evil, sisters...for God is with us. Let us cling to Him and hold on in the most violent storms. He sees us even if we are overwhelmed by the trials around us.

And I leave with more truth from God's Word...

But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;
How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.
These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
Jude 1:17-21

Love in Christ,

Sister Michaela

Find the gospel explained here.