Showing posts with label prayer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label prayer. Show all posts

September 01, 2026

Pray in the Spirit

Jesus Christ’s Baptism
Painting Series
                    © 2026 Debbie Turner Chavers


If you are struggling in any area of your mind, body, spirit, or soul, I want to encourage you to pray in the Spirit as well as your native tongue.

I pray with my understanding in English yet I depend upon the Holy Spirit to pray through me as I pray.

God knows exactly what we need.

#Pray in the Spirit.


~Debbie




Acts 2:4

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.



Romans 8:26

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities:for we know not what we should pray for as we ought:

but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.



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August 22, 2026

When We Pray -Art Parable

When We Pray
 © 2026 Debbie Turner Chavers



When we pray we go all around the world.
~Debbie 🌻

Jesus said to go into all the world and preach the gospel. Each believer is commissioned to go and tell.
Prayer is vital to receiving direction from the LORD.
The map of His Will is laid out in scripture. The leading of the Holy Spirit shows us, stirs us, and gives us clear direction in our prayer time. The undergirding of prayer gives feet to the Word moving forth. 
We have been given new tongues and eyes of understanding to share the good news of the kingdom of God.


Mark 16:15-18
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature .
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved;
but he that believeth not shall be damned.
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils, they shall speak with new tongues.
They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.



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 Scripture references taken from the KJV 
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May 06, 2025

Submission

© 2023 Debbie Turner Chavers



The power of a submitted vessel.

Can a cup be filled that has a lid?
Remove wrong thinking.

Agree with God. 
Ask God to fill you with His Holy Spirit.

-Debbie 

Prayer
Father God, I call upon the name of the Lord.
Cleanse me of my sins and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In Jesus name. Amen

Jeremiah 33:3
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.




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July 21, 2023

A Sound Mind



Most stake their claim on today based on their past. 
What they have been, who they have been with in their lifetime.
Yet, we are daily given a clean slate like a new born babe.
Totally dependent on our Father for our identity, our food, our health, etc.
So we are given the opportunity to change our mind.
To receive the freedom found in dependence upon God.
This freedom is a new way to live.
It is not about what you or I can do or not do.
God is our Provider, in all things.
Receive what God has freely given.

~Debbie 

The first step to a sound mind is repentance. 
God has given us the ability to choose his way, truth, and light.

2 Timothy 1:7 
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Let’s pray:
Father God, thank you for your gift of salvation provided through the shed blood of your Son, Jesus Christ.
Father, help me to trust you. Open my eyes of understanding so that I might comprehend your goodness given to me. Father God where there is lack in area of my life, fulfill your promised Word to provide that which I need. In Jesus name. Amen






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April 05, 2023

Singing Encouragement-Overcoming Fear


Never forget God loves you, we all have opportunity to start again, to call upon His name. Sometimes, obedience involves vulnerability. Mine. Overcoming fear.
I am singing 🎶 with Jeremy Camp’s song “Getting Started”

~Debbie

Prayer:
Father God, thank you for the wooing of your Holy Spirit. Thank you that you never forget us, thank you that you want us. Open our eyes to see ourselves the way that you see us in Your Son, Jesus Christ.
In Jesus name. Amen


Lyrics for this song
Getting Started
Are you running 'round in circles with no place to go?
Is there a person in the mirror you don't even know?Someone still sees who you are, yeahWere you the kid that was a dreamer, now you don't believe?Are you the lock that got so broken, now you lost the key?Someone still loves who you are, yeah
To anyone who ever lost your wayTo everyone who ever felt ashamedHere's a song for all the broken heartedI believe you're only getting startedTo anyone who trusts in Jesus' nameWatch your world become forever changedHere's a song about light from darknessI believe you're only getting started
If you only knew the treasure that you really areIf you could understand the measure of the Father's heartHe loves you, He loves you, He loves youFall in His arms and let Him wash you cleanHe'll tear off the chains so that you can be freeA new life begins and the old is redeemedOh, I believe, yeah
To anyone who ever lost your wayTo everyone who ever felt ashamedHere's a song for all the broken heartedI believe you're only getting startedTo anyone who trusts in Jesus' nameWatch your world become forever changedHere's a song about light from darknessI believe you're only getting started
Oh, oh, oh, ohOh, oh, ohOh, oh
He loves you, He loves you, He loves youOh, oh, oh, oh oh ohOh, oh, oh, ohOh, ohHe loves you, He loves you, He loves you
To anyone who ever lost your wayTo everyone who ever felt ashamedHere's a song for all the broken heartedI believe you're only getting startedTo anyone who trusts in Jesus' nameWatch your world become forever changedHere's a song about light from darknessI believe you're only getting started
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Jeremy Camp / Ran Jackson / Ricky Jackson
Getting Started lyrics © Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Essential Music Publishing

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March 27, 2023

Parable of the Seed



Everyday we are planting seed. 

Our life times are fields. 

Some fields are untended. 

Fallow. Waiting for seed. 


Day in day out the seasons have come and gone..

Yet, nothing of substance has taken root.

Weeds, the lot is abandoned.


Consider the seed you are planting in your life soil.

All seed delivers a harvest.


Earthly seed has a life cycle. 

Spiritual seed has a life cycle.

There will be fruit from all seed planted.


The Lord of the harvest will require an accounting of our life seed choices.

Be a wise steward. Plant for Eternity.


~Debbie




Prayer
Father God, thank you for the opportunity and ability to choose to plant wisely in the field of my life and in the lives of others. Help me to cultivate my time and resources in a manner that honors You. 
In Jesus name. Amen

Mark 4:26-29

And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;

And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.

For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.

But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.



Luke 10:2
Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.

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September 01, 2022

Pray- There Is Power In Agreement



Prayer is our love language in our relationship with our Father. 
There is a quiet strength that grows within you from depending on and leaning on God. 
A strength that roars with faith and stands with arms raised and heart submitted, even when we have yet to see the outcome of our prayers.

Pray, speak forth God’s word. There is power in agreement in the natural and in the spiritual.
Agree with God.
His word shall not fail and will accomplish what God said.
Know that you are loved and that it is your Father’s pleasure to withhold no good thing from you.

~Debbie


Resource scriptures found at KJV bible app Blue Letter Bible

Consider Isaiah 55 and John 16.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.





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June 25, 2019

Catalyst

© 2005 Debbie Turner Chavers Psalm 30:5 



There are catalyst in every persons life.


On June 12, 2019 I was told that my sister had died unexpectedly of a heart attack on the 11th.
Silence.
No more laughter with my sister.
Silence.
No more time or opportunities with her.
Silence.
Until Heaven.

Terri was my younger sister by 11 months.
My only sibling.
We were total opposites in almost everything.
I loved her, the gift of her.
No matter our difference of opinion on almost every subject in life, I was grateful that she was my little sister.
Grief is not always silent.
Silence is not always quiet.
Silence can reverberate with "Why?" or "I don't understand" and
"Help me, God."

And He has.

Loss is hard.
Each loss that has come has been a catalyst. A drawing nearer to my Redeemer.
My questions have not been answered, but as I obey, choice by choice I feel His peace bathe my mind, body, and spirit.
As I tearfully prayed about this loss, I heard the Lord speak to my heart.
He said to quit trying to figure out, the "why" and the "I don't understand."
My flesh wants to wail, to wallow, yet I have been told to acknowledge each fragment of grief with gratitude.
I am obeying.
God is comforting me in the process.
Moment by moment as I remember Terri, I verbalize and think about her with gratitude.
Even the difficult moments of our relationship.

I hope sharing this helps someone as they walk through their own grief process.

Father God, thank you.
~Debbie


Philippians 1:3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.







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September 06, 2018

Persevere, Slow and Steady


Fishing Vessel
© Debbie Turner Chavers



God honors His word and I know He will speak particularly to you through His Word.
Ask the Lord and receive clarification for prayer and things concerning you.
God will direct your path, your plans, and your prayers.
I asked the Lord some questions concerning path, plan, and prayer and was told by the Holy Spirit this admonition, "Slow and Steady."
He reminded me to remember the storm at sea when Jesus was "in" the boat.
Jesus said "Peace, be still" as the waves and wind raged.
We are to say what He said.
Our prayers are repeats of the Word of God.
God honors His Word.
His Word will not return void.

Read
Mark 4:37-41.
And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?


Read Mark 5:1-20 to gain clarity as Jesus advanced toward delivering the one being tormented.
The demonic.
I am sure there was at least one who prayed for the one possessed with an unclean spirit.
More than likely, more than one prayed for him.

The storm before the deliverance was fierce BUT no match for Jesus, the Prince of Peace. 

Remember Jesus and the disciples were headed to the country of the Gadarenes.
Regardless of the time or place, remember Jesus is in the Boat. And yes, He cares for you and is able to deliver the one with the unclean spirit.
The goal of the storm and the associated chaos is to sink the boat, aka. YOU.
Your prayers, your path, your footsteps that are ordered by the Lord are part of His plan for you as a chosen child of God.
Do not give up. Do not give in.
Remember the one with the Legion.
The one waiting for deliverance and his call to go and tell as a Delivered one.

Remember, persevere,slow and steady.
We are in His peace, for He is in us and Jesus is the Prince of Peace.
So...slow and steady.
Moving as God directs by His Word through the Holy Spirit.
Be still when directed.
Peaceful and peace filled.


My husband has a saying about warfare and soldiers which the Holy Spirit expounded to me many mornings ago.
About friends aka fellow soldiers who are in the fox hole with you as the battle rages.
The Holy Spirit used Tim's analogy to show me a truth.
The Holy Spirit said no soldier would enter the battle without his armor on in the field,  whether he was trenched in .. ie in the foxhole or walking about.
For such is natural mans war.
The man and woman of God must put on the Armor that was issued and stay dressed in it.
Are we spiritually armored as listed in Ephesians 6?
Indeed, the armor has been issued, but are we dressed on purpose in the armor received?

If not, then the foxhole is but a rabbit hole.
WE are NOT rabbits.

We are the Redeemed of the LORD
And
We SAY so.

In Jesus name
Amen.

~Debbie


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June 11, 2018

A Prayer of Holy Rest

As I read Luke 11, the words "certain and ceased" grabbed my attention. Luke 11:1 is the introduction to the Lord's Prayer.
Luke 11:1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.



© 2014 Debbie Turner Chavers

I am sure John taught his disciples well, but humanity and fleshy endeavors do not equal rest.
He ceased is what grabbed my attention. There are certain places..situations where I prayed and ceased. When I should have "seized" the prayer of faith and confessed the Lord's Prayer of provision and thanksgiving.
There is a holy rest in the Lord's prayer. A humbling of heart that confesses not me and my ability, but His provision for all things concerning me. All things concerning you.

His will, not mine. My total dependence daily upon my Creator for my physical and spiritual bread.
An acknowledgement of my dependence upon Him to forgive, as well as to be forgiven.
A holy rest that meets my need to have my footsteps ordered and led by the LORD so that I may avoid evil. To be granted the blessing of holy focus that although the path may widen yet my feet may stay within the Way.

Prayerfully resting in His Love
~Debbie





Luke 11:2-4 And he said unto them,
When you pray, say Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
Give us day by day our daily bread.
And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us.
And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD and he delighteth in his way.

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.



* Repost from my blog from 2016.

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January 04, 2018

Draw The Circle 40-Day Prayer Challenge

There are a multitude of great bible studies to do at this time of year. I have chosen a Prayer Challenge for the New Year.
If you would like to join us, the study starts February 14, 2018. Register now online by clicking the link provided here... STUDYGateway.com


Join Us For The
FREE Draw The Circle 40-Day Prayer Challenge
Online Bible Study with Mark Batterson

Get access to 5 FREE study videos taught by Mark + FREE resources to get started

I pray you are blessed and encouraged in your everyday walk with God as you pursue Him in prayer.
~ Debbie




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September 06, 2017

When We Pray



We are not a people without hope.
What do you think would happen if we dropped all pretense and asked God to move mightily in our midst?
Living waters overflowing in the midst of us individually and corporately.
People will be set free.
Chains dropped, lives changed.

Open your heart and your mouth to receive the possibility.
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.
I am redeemed.
I am redeemed from the mess I see.
The hopelessness of desperation and despair.
My God is able.
My God is well able to do exactly as He has promised.

To provide, to heal, to create something when there is nothing
visible to the naked eye.
To clothe our eyes of understanding with wholeness.
To enable us to see by faith the beauty and wonder of His majesty.
Holy Spirit you are so welcome here.
Abide.
Never leave.
As you have promised, even now, let it be.

In Jesus name.
Amen



~Debbie Turner Chavers

Ephesians 1:8  The eyes of  your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,








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July 14, 2017

Plough and Prepare

© 2005 Debbie Turner Chavers



Life requires the skill of patience. Living life spiritually and physically is a process of planting and harvesting.
Whether we are working in another field or working our own field, there will be moments of sorrow and days of joy.
So plant, the harvest will come.

On hot laborious days we can be weary as we look for even a hint of harvest.
As we break up the hard soil of "self", we must ask the Lord for the rain of His Spirit.
At times, the fields of our endeavor, aka. self and others may not have appeared to have been watered to our natural eyes.
Yet, rejoice, for regular early morning dew has been received in times of darkness.
His Light has risen and left a mist of refreshment, making tender the seed planted.

The fields are white unto harvest. Plough, prepare, labor.
We who labor are breaking up and passing out the broken pieces of our stories of redemption.
We are planting for His glory, His alone.
Like the young boy with the loaves and fishes, we bring to Christ what we have.
Then we tarry and abide as He blesses and multiplies the Harvest as He sees fit.
Work, while it is yet day.

~Debbie



John 6:9 There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?

John 4:35-36 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.
And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both
he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.

John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

James 5:7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waitheth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.


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July 22, 2016

"Father" Me Prayer


Psalm 23:1-6
© 2008 Debbie Turner Chavers



This morning I awoke with a verse of scripture resounding in my thoughts. It was a morning thought pertaining to a portion of Psalm 23:6.. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. 

A beautiful verse, one which I am in the habit of confessing over my life and loved ones. But this morning in my sleepy condition I said the verse a bit different..which woke me with a start due to my percieved error.

*What I prayed was "Surely your goodness and mercy shall Father me all the days of my life."


As I recognized my miswording of the known scripture, I felt the Lord prompt me to consider what I had prayed. So I did. 

I am asking you to consider my unintentional prayer for your own life also.
What would this manifested prayer look like in your own life? Allow God to be a "Father" to you.

Father God, thank you. I praise and thank you that surely your goodness and your mercy shall "Father" me all the days of mine and my family's life. In Jesus name. Amen.

~Debbie



Matthew 7:11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17  Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,

Comfort your hearts,and stablish you in every good word and work.

Psalm 23:1-6
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.








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June 20, 2016

Seeking Change?


© 2015 Debbie Turner Chavers



Life Lesson: Nothings changes unless you take responsibility for it. Remember your "comfort zone" can become an unproductive "dead zone".

God knows exactly where you need to change. Take responsibility and ask Him.
Studying God's word always sheds light on our path and progress. The Holy Spirit has a way of pin pointing the need for large and  small adjustments in our attitude and life choices. He is available 24 hours a day, no appointment necessary.
If you are struggling in any area today, know that God has promised to refresh you as you seek Him. To enlighten your understanding and to shed His light in the dark places as you seek Him.

James 1:5 states..
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him.

Psalm 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

In regard to wisdom..
Proverbs 8:17  I love them that love me: and those that seek me early shall find me.
Proverbs 8:20-21 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgement. That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

Treasures is described in Strong's as "magazine of weapons" Think of Ephesians 6-  the whole armour of God.
Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Change happens first in our thinking and then in our actions. So consider...
2 Corinthians 10:3-6 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.

Change can occur if we are willing to seek God and to take responsibility for our inaction and actions.

~Debbie




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December 22, 2015

Prayer-Do Not Let Go

© 2011 Debbie Turner Chavers



Prayer: My need to remember that God, who holds all things in His capable hands is holding me and all that concerns me by His Word.     ~Debbie Turner Chavers





War Room the movie is being released to the public today. Beautiful movie, I recommend it. My family and I saw it at the theatre and will be buying a copy for home viewing.  Make an investment in movies with a positive message.

~Debbie



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November 13, 2015

Prayer Persistence



Isaiah 42:7 Art Parable
Close-up of Eyes
© 2013 Debbie Turner Chavers


Matthew 20:29-34  
And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.
And, behold, two blind men sitting by the wayside, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David.
And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David.
And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you?
They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.
So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.
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Pray..Persist in prayer. Their persistence was rewarded as they ignored the crowd and sought the Lord. 
Our persistence is rewarded also. 
I once was spiritually blind and the Lord had compassion on me as well.
There are many types of blindness.  
Do not give up. 
Keep persisting.

I noted that they were leaving Jericho, what once had been a walled city. Unbelief can be like a walled city.
I noted they were by a wayside. 
If you have not chosen Jesus as your Savior, He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, you also, are on the wayside. (John 14:6)
I noted that their persistence and verbal recognition of Jesus caused him to stand still.
Amazing.
Jesus knows when we are trying to get his attention.
Ignore the opposition, call louder, more persistent, keep calling on the Lord. 

Their cries of recognition were as a prayer. And Jesus answered, What will ye that I shall do unto you?
I also noted that when their cries were answered, they followed him.
Yet in his compassion, he heard and healed them ...before they followed.
It is the goodness of God that leads men to repentance. (Romans 2:4)

New Testament...
His goodness passed by, stopped, and granted their request to see. Think of that! 

Old Testament...
Remember Moses, he asked to see also in Exodus 33:19-23
And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory.
And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.
And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock:
And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a cleft of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:
And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shalt not be seen.

Jesus is our intercessor. Look at the favor and the beauty of the gift given. The Rock of our salvation , Jesus said if we see him we have seen the Father. Jesus is the Rock on which we are able to be hid in and rest on. Our Healer, blind eyes opener, Savior. We are covered. Opened eyes still see Him.

~Debbie


John 14:9 ...he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; ...

Hebrews 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

For further study consideration -John 5:31-47



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