Memorial Day, let us be truly grateful and also pause to remember those who sacrificed all for our country.
Donna Collins Tinsley is a sister among you, a sojourner, who writes a word of hope for mothers who have been affected by the pain of addiction in their loved ones lives. She prays for them also through Somebody's Mother Online Prayer Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/119408188089314/. She lives in Port Orange, FL and has been included in 20 book compilations, several magazines and online. She is a lover of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Monday, May 30, 2022
Memorial Day, Facebook tests and the Word of the Lord from Zephaniah.
Friday, May 27, 2022
Asking for help for the people of Uvalde
Today is the day we pray for deep,
unspoken prayer requests. We continue to
pray for those in Uvalde, Texas. Lord, heal their hurts and send Your Holy
Spirit, the Comforter, to surround them during this time, we pray in Jesus
name. Even give a holy numbness to help the grieving parents through this day.
I know there will be testimonies of Your great help coming forth.
Joel
Osteen says, “God wants you to ask Him for big things. Ask Him for those hidden
dreams planted in your heart. Ask Him even for the unborn promise that might
otherwise never come to pass in the natural. Ask Him to restore your broken
ties to family members and other loved ones. Ask Him for a life free of
illness. Ask Him for a full blossoming of your talents. Ask him to fulfill your
highest hopes and dreams.”
I’m
asking, Lord.
Psalm
2:8 “Ask Me and I will give you the nations as your inheritance.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zh9JgvRQsM
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Got Tears? Dedicated to the families of Uvalde, Texas
Instead of our normal prayer topic of recovery for today, I
ask that everyone touch and agree and hold up the family members of those
killed in Uvalde, Texas. Lord, we are numb with grief and sorrow and just
unbelief, that people in our world can be so callous and cruel. To shoot a
family member, then many children and teachers is unbelievable. Yet we know
that the enemy of our soul wants to destroy families and he delights in the sin
of humans. There is evil in our world and it consumed first the predator and
then used him to hurt the vulnerable innocent children and teachers. Lord, all
we can do is plead Your blood and ask for mercy for America.
I call my thoughts on this tragedy: Got Tears?
You number my wanderings; Put my tears into Your
bottle... Psalm 56:8 NKJV
On Tuesday, May 24,2022, a horrible tragedy occurred once
again with many school children murdered and a community shattered.
Nineteen children – and two adults -- were shot and killed
while at what probably started out as a normal school-day; a day where everyone
was looking forward to finishing the school year and having a summer of fun.
This attack in the predominantly Latino town of Uvalde was
the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. since a gunman killed 20 children and
six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, in December 2012.
We want to say a tragedy like this is certainly abnormal;
but with more frequent shootings, we may not be able to continue to say such a
statement. We weep anew each day as we hear more about this tragedy and pray
their families are finding solace in their faith, family and friends.
The grief process takes time and I pray that our great
Father God will wrap arms of comfort around those whose family was
affected. Hopefully they will find
comfort in the fact that the Lord sees our tears and bottles them in heaven.
In the eyes of our Father in heaven the tears we cry may
look like liquid diamonds. They are so precious to Him that He stores them as
jewels that He will uncover within us at the day of His coming.
When the tears you have cried are stored in His bottle and
you are drained, He becomes your Restorer, Strength and Hope. Got tears? Yes,
we all do, but we will be amazed at the beauty of those glistening bottles
waiting for us in heaven. Our tears will be there, but our loved ones will be
there as well. Trust that God, even still, has us close under His wing.
Donna Collins Tinsley
I
will still post our recovery day song, though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEzbIrTF5KE&t=23s
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Pray for the people of Uvalde, Texas
We
hold up the people affected by the tragedy in Uvalde. Lord, we ask that You
wrap arms of comfort around those who are grieving. We, as a nation, grieve.
May peace reign once again in America we pray. We ask everyone to stop and pray
for these people throughout the day, today.
Today
the prayer focus is also on single parents. May the Lord be your Help, Fortress
and Great Provider, Jehovah Jirah. So, we pray especially that You, Lord, give
blessings and special favor to single parents and their children. Put them on a
path that You can bless and let them know there is no lack with You. Send
journeymates to encourage them, I pray. Put our children and grandchildren on a
path that You, Lord, can bless every day of their lives. We speak grace to our
mountains and ask that we all press on and don’t give up or run away.
We
also pray for those sick, recovering from surgery or in the hospital. For those
who are sick or still in the hospital I pray for healing mercies and thank the
Lord for His tender mercies new every morning. For those who have had long,
painful suffering I pray that You will do what is the very best for them. Thy
will be done, thy kingdom come.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC-zw0zCCtg
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Don't miss, “Your Words Are Powerful Be Careful What You Speak: Encouragement for 365 Days” by Suzi Yelvington!
“Your
Words Are Powerful Be Careful What You Speak: Encouragement for 365 Days”
by Suzi Yelvington uses the
scripture, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, speak life,” (Proverbs
18:21) in a powerful way.
I’ve told many people, read
your Bible and read Suzi Yelvington. I think I have nearly all her books now,
and I treasure each one. I’ve given always countless books so that I can feel
like I am on the “same page” with those I love, as each day, we are reading the
same book.
Woven between life
experiences, Suzi speaks common sense ways of living and loving to us each day.
You would think these were written by a much older woman, but she has
beautifully learned wisdom young, because I believe, God knew she wouldn’t
waste one gift that He gave her. There were so very many one sentence quotes
that got me, or became words that I passed on, or just powerful words that I
could hold on to.
This is a long overdue review. I want Suzi to know how much I
appreciate her faithfulness to the Lord, our God. Although I am much older than
she is, I recognize the gifts and knowledge within her and I am blessed every
time I open a page of “Your Words Are Powerful Be Careful What You Speak! “
Here
are just a few powerful quotes:
Do not let what you see happening allow you
forget the promises of God.”
“Declare: Today I am going to
make everything around me beautiful, this will be my life.”
“The Lord hears his people when they call. I
depend on God alone.”
“When it’s not in God’s plan, you cannot
force it. But when it is in the plan of God nothing can stop it.”
And this might be my favorite quote: “Let God put you back
together right in front of the ones that broke you. You are somebody’s
blessing.”
In the years that I’ve been following Suzi Yelvington on
Facebook, I’ve become more aware of my words. It seems, at times, that I’ve
become quieter, as the message has sunk deep within my soul. But hopefully,
also when I speak it will be with words of life. I truly recommend this book
and all other books that Suzi has written. It makes me happy to say Suzi is
local to the Daytona Beach area and is also a speaker.
Proverbs 18:2: Death and life are in the
power of the tongue, speak life.
Donna Collins
Tinsley
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Prayers for the weekend
Happy Sunday and may the Lord send many blessings to your family today, a smile for the weary heart a hug to get you through the day.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Praying for families of prisoners, today.
On Tuesdays we pray for Jason
Kent and all families who have a loved one incarcerated. There are many
broken-hearted parents who are missing the normal joys of life with their
family because of incarceration. Please send protection, help, wisdom and
healing for these families and their loved ones in Jesus name. I know that
there are brokenhearted grandparents and brothers and sisters also and of
course the children of prisoners endure much each day.
Remember the words of the Lord to you.
This scripture is from another version of the Bible that I use.
Psalm 118 The Message (MSG) 1-4 Thank GOD because he’s good, because his love
never quits. Tell the world, Israel, “His love never quits.” And you,
clan of (Donna)/Aaron, tell the world, “His love never quits.” And you who fear
GOD, join in, “His love never quits.” 5-16 Pushed to the wall, I called to GOD;
from the wide open spaces, he answered. GOD’s now at my side and I’m not
afraid; who would dare lay a hand on me?
Here's some more verses, if you have the time:
Isaiah
54:13New Century Version (NCV)
All
your children will be taught by the LORD,
and
they will have much peace.
“Afflicted
city, storm-battered, unpitied:
I’m
about to rebuild you with stones of turquoise,
Lay
your foundations with sapphires,
construct
your towers with rubies,
Your
gates with jewels,
and
all your walls with precious stones.
All
your children will have GOD for their teacher—
what
a mentor for your children!
You’ll
be built solid, grounded in righteousness,
far
from any trouble—nothing to fear!
far
from terror—it won’t even come close!
If
anyone attacks you,
don’t
for a moment suppose that I sent them,
And
if any should attack,
nothing
will come of it.
I
create the blacksmith
who
fires up his forge
and
makes a weapon designed to kill.
I
also create the destroyer—
but
no weapon that can hurt you has ever been forged.
Any
accuser who takes you to court
will
be dismissed as a liar.
This
is what GOD’s servants can expect.
I’ll
see to it that everything works out for the best.”
GOD’s
Decree.
Isaiah
54:13-17The Message (MSG)
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Prayers for those in a recovery walk
Thursday, a great day for Recovery in the
State of Florida and around our nation. Go to a meeting, attend a small group,
reach out to someone in prayer, be a light in this world. If you don’t feel
like you can do much on your own, join with someone else in their ministry. The
Bible says that one can chase a thousand and two can put ten thousand to flight
(Deuteronomy 32:30).
Surround all who read this today with Your
peace, love and Hope. We are praying strong prayers, though admitting we are
flawed humans that don't really know what to ask for, except we join in Thy
will be done, Thy kingdom come. We see the picture from below, the flawed
strings; the messed-up threads, but You see the beautiful tapestry from heaven
that is the complete, full and beautiful work of art. We yield to You dear Lord
and still we pray. Help, us Lord this day and please be with that one who is
hurting the most; you know who it is. I’m adding a prayer for a newly bereaved mom,
today. Lord, please comfort as only you can do.
Replaying our theme song for the words and
message. Many thanks again to Steven Scheffler for doing what I could not, with
my words. His production is awesome and he is a blessing to so many people with
his gift of music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEzbIrTF5KE
This prayer was inspired by the mothers who
pray over at Somebody’s Mother Online Prayer Support Group.
We are praying over at Somebody's Mother;
please feel free to join us:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/119408188089314/
I I am standing in
absolute stillness, silent before the one I love,
waiting as long as it takes for him to rescue
me.
Only God is my Savior, and he will not fail
me.
For he alone is my
safe place.
His wraparound presence always protects me
as my champion defender.
There’s no risk of failure with God!
So why would I let worry paralyze me,
even when troubles multiply around me?
God’s glory is all
around me!
His wraparound presence is all I need,
for the Lord is my Savior, my hero, and my
life-giving strength.
Trust only in God
every moment!
Tell him all your troubles and pour out your
heart-longings to him.
Believe me when I tell you—he will help you!
Psalms 62:5-8 The Passion Translation
Pause in his presence
Monday, March 14, 2022
Don't miss The Scandal of Mercy (Joe Boyd Suspense Series) by Dan Walsh
The Scandal of Mercy (Joe
Boyd Suspense Series) by Dan Walsh
I've read all of the Jack
Turner and Joe Boyd books and I have to say, I hope Dan continues
writing suspense stories. Although I do love all his genres, I have to admit, it’s
always hard to pick a favorite of his books. I normally read them all at least
twice.
At first, I was a bit
confused with the prologues and was not sure at all how we would get to the
present day, but Dan is always a master at weaving words.
The dilemma of the aging
ex-con who claimed to be innocent made the book a real page-turner.
I could picture all the
characters in this small town and was so happy when justice finally came about.
The reality of what the definition of the scandal of mercy means to each person
on earth was thought provoking. I really liked Sam Clemens and could feel for him
especially because of the time he served in prison.
I also liked the title and
the cover of the book. Glad to hear that Dan is already researching his next
book. Keep writing and we’ll keep reading.
You'll love The Prince and the Prodigal”, the newest novel by Jill Eileen Smith
The Prince and the Prodigal”, the newest novel by Jill Eileen Smith
I loved reading The Prince
and the Prodigal”, the newest novel by Jill Eileen Smith.
Of course, that may be because this is one of my all-time favorite stories in
the Bible.
I was a little thrown off at
first, as in my readings, I can’t see that Judah had become a prodigal, but
later was able to see where the author was going with the story.
Even knowing the end of the
story, I felt myself hoping for the things that would get Joseph out of bed and
into his destiny.
“Dysfunctional family are we”
could be the name of Jacob’s family. We’ve had crazy stuff in our family, but I
came away feeling better, in some ways. But it truly was heartbreaking the
story of Judah with Tamar. Their customs surely were strange back then.
It is hard for me to conceive
of brothers hating a brother, but I’m sure many families live with this sort of
drama daily. Thank God for Joseph’s forgiving heart.
Although I was given a free book for my
review, I was not told how to review it by Revell. I am always happy to review
books by Jill Eileen Smith.