I pray that you are all settled into the new year, and that everything is going well for you. It has been busy for me between school and work, but I am thankful for all God has done and is doing.
One of the greatest blessings that God has given to us is Himself. His presence with us is everything. Knowing that the Creator cares enough to come and live within the hearts of mankind, your heart and my heart included, is beyond my understanding.
God’s plans are perfect, so we can rest in His goodness as we embark upon this new year. There is no fear in perfect love (1 John 4:18), and His love is certainly perfect. Therefore, we have no reason to fear. Another one of God’s great blessings to us is prayer. Pray allows us to draw closer to Him, and know Him more.
Matthew 6:6 NLT, “But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.”
Time alone with the Lord in prayer is vital for us as Christians. Through prayer, we not only draw closer to the Lord but we also receive knowledge, direction, and wisdom for the road ahead. He delights in answering our prayers as we seek Him and acknowledge Him in all of our ways.
I pray our desire for Jesus would remain our greatest desire, and lead to a purposeful 2021 as we continue to love and serve Him! I am thankful that we are always secure in Jesus.
Drawing Closer to Christ 
May we indeed rest in His goodness and may He be our greatest desire in the year ahead.
A very blessed year ahead to you Dawn. Lovely to have you back after your break.
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Thank you Manu! Hope your year is blessed too. ❤️
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Amen! We can always count on His goodness and love to be our guiding light. God’s grace and peace will continue to light your way. Dawn, may the coming days and weeks remind you of God’s steady blessings.
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He is so faithful! Thank you. May you be blessed too!
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We’re victims of what we fear. 70% of our prayers are answered by what God show us.
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We can’t let fear hold us back.
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What beautiful words, truths, and picture, to lift the spirit and give peace to the soul.
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Thank you! God bless you.
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I’ve been missing you Dawn but glad to see your post today. Hugs!💚🤗
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I’ve missed you too Vivian, I’m glad to be back. 🤗❤️
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Thanks for the encouragement, Dawn. Indeed our Lord’s plans are always perfect 😍
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You’re welcome. Yes they are. ❤️
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Thanks for the encouragement, Dawn. WELCOME BACK!!
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You’re welcome! Thank you!
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Amen. 🙏
Abba is forever our safe place. 🙌
Welcome back, big sis. ❤🤗
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Yes He is, thank you! ❤️
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Little sister so good to see you post again!!! 🙂
Time with Jesus is so important for us.
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Thank you big brother! Yes it is. 🤗
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Hallelujah 💖
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Hallelujah indeed! ❤️
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Secure in His love, and His perfect plan… of our heart and soul!
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Amen 🤗
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Welcome back Dawn! It was a pleasure reading your encouraging devotions. I thank the Lord that His love for us is perfect and secure. I hope that you are rested and refreshed. I will email you sometime this week.
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Thank you Beverley! Glad you enjoyed it. The rest was a blessing. I look forward to your email. 💕
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Amen. Thank you, Dawn. More and more I treasure the precious prayer time and for me now, the chance to luxuriate in it that bit longer in a morning. Such a privilege.
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You’re welcome. I agree, we are privileged. Time with the Lord is precious. May you be blessed abundantly as you continue to enjoy His presence. 🤗
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And you. Blessings. x
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