A HOME OF LOVE

“In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you,  I go to prepare a place for you.”

John 14:2 KJV

A teenage girl was frightened and in pain and told a counselor that her dad abused her sexually.  Her brother also said that their dad had been abusing him sexually for many years.  It broke the heart of the counselor but not as much as it broke the heart of our Heavenly Father.  He is very protective of us.

No, that young girl and her brother did not live in a home of love, they just lived in a house.  If there is not love between the ones who live there, it is not a home, it is just a house.  We need to ask ourselves if where we live is a home or just a house.  We can fool others but we can’t fool God.  He sees everything.

Jesus loves us so much that He has prepared a mansion for us in Heaven where we will live for all eternity if we have invited Jesus into our heart to be our personal Saviour.  There will be no cursing, no yelling, no hitting or any other kind of abuse.  It is a mansion filled with the love of our precious Saviour.

Heavenly Father, I pray for every person who is living in a house instead of living in a home.  I pray that every house will become a home filled with unconditional love for one another.  Please comfort and encourage everyone who is being abused and protect them.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

April 30, 2016

HE HEALS OUR BROKEN HEART

“The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”

Jeremiah 31:3 KJV

When we are discouraged, lonely and heartbroken, only love will comfort us.  James Rowe wrote one of my favorite hymns “Love Lifted Me”.  People turn to alcohol, drugs and sex trying to find happiness but they will never find happiness and love in those things.  Only love, the love of Jesus, can heal a broken heart.

Heavenly Father, please comfort, heal and encourage everyone who is heartbroken.  May they feel Your love for them like they have never felt it before.  I pray for every pastor who is lifting up the Name of Jesus.  Please give them fruit so they won’t become discouraged.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

April 29, 2016

EVERYTHING

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”

1 Peter 5:7 KJV

There are times when we share our hurts and heartaches with loved ones but a lot of times we don’t share everything because we are afraid it will be repeated or they won’t understand and judge us.  It is safe to share everything with God because He already knows and He will never repeat it and He understands.

If you are going through a dark valley, allow God to comfort and encourage you.  He loves you very much and He does not want you to be sad.  He wants us to have a happy life so He sent His beloved Son into the world to not only die for our sins, but also so we can have an abundant life (John 10:10).

Heavenly Father, thank You for being a Father Who loves us unconditionally and really cares when we are hurting.  Thank You for our pastors and friends who will listen to us when our heart is breaking.  I pray for every pastor who is preaching the good news of our risen Saviour.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

April 28, 2016

HIS ARMS OF LOVE

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

John 3:16 KJV

Every time I read this verse which is my favorite verse in the Bible I am reminded of how much God loves us.  I watched a family show about a pastor and his family.  Something heart breaking happened to the little boy and as I watched the pastor pick up his little boy, I was reminded of our Heavenly Father.

That is exactly what our Heavenly Father does when our heart is breaking.  He picks us up in His loving and compassionate arms and comforts us as He tenderly dries our tears with kisses of unconditional love.  Think about it!  He gave His only Son to die on the cross for our sins.  This is how much He loves us.

Heavenly Father, we praise You and thank You for being a tender loving and compassionate Father.  Thank You for the many times You have comforted and encouraged me.  I pray that we will be children who make You happy instead of children who are disobedient and hurt You.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

April 27, 2016

THE LIGHT OF LOVE

“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world; he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”

John 8:12 KJV

Not only is Jesus the Light of the world and the Light of our heart, He is also the Light of love.  When we have disagreements and fights with our loved ones, Jesus is there to bring the Light of love into hearts that have become dark with anger.  O how Jesus loves us.  It breaks His heart when we argue.

Joanne Lowe

April 26, 2016

PRAISE HIS NAME

“Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.”

Psalms 63:3 KJV

My best friend travels with her husband singing praises to God.  I don’t even have to look to see if is them playing because I feel the love they have for Jesus coming through their music.  We need to pray for our pastors and evangelists.  O how it makes God happy to hear us praising Jesus and Him.

Heavenly Father, I pray for every pastor and evangelist who is lifting up the Name of Jesus.  Please encourage them and comfort them as they go through dark valleys.  May they feel Your love for them as they have never felt it before.  Thank you for our pastors and evangelists.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

April 25, 2016

PRAISE GOD

“Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting.  Amen, and Amen.”

Psalms 41:13 KJV

Heavenly Father, we give You praise and thank You for being our loving, compassionate and forgiving Father.  Thank You for loving us unconditionally.  Thank You for giving Jesus to die for our sins.  We love You so much and we appreciate all You have done for us.  In Jesus’ Name, we pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

April 23, 2016