Redeemed and Adopted Because He Came

4 But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.

6 And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”
Galatians 4:4-6 NKJV

Father, 

We are so thankful You sent Jesus to buy us back from the clutches of bondage to the law. You knew we could never free ourselves since we could never perfectly keep the law. The law was to show us we needed a Savior!

But not only did Jesus come to save us, but You went further ... You made it possible for the Redeemed to become Your sons and daughters. Your Spirit makes it possible for us to call You our Daddy, our Father, our God.

Today, Abba, we honor You, praise You and love You. Because Jesus came, we will live with You forever in Your heavenly home. What greater gift could there be?

Maranatha! Looking forward to the day when we are Home! In Jesus' name, so be it, amen

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For years now, I have been posting about the blessings we have since Jesus had came to earth. Had He not have come to live among us in the flesh ... I know life would not be near as bright and hope-filled as it is. There would be no sweet little Christmas plays with toddlers playing Mary and Joseph.

It would be a dark world indeed. 

But He DID come. Just like scripture said He would.

Just like He came after years of prophecy, He will come again in the near future and fulfill every word ever prophesied about Him. I want to be ready when it happens.

Please look below for links to previous posts examining the blessings we have because He came.

Day 1 - I Have Life Everlasting

Day 2 - I Have Abundant Life

Day 3 - I Have Peace

Day 4 - I'm Not the Old Me

Day 5 - There is Healing

Day 6 - I Can Be Strong

Day 7 - I Have Someone Who Understands

Day 8 - I Have Someone Praying for Me

Day 9 - I Can Be Fruitful

Day 10 - I Have An Advocate

Day 11 - I Have a Shepherd

Day 12 - I Have a Burden-Bearer

Day 13 - The Broken Heart Can Heal

Day 14 - I Have What I Need

Day 15 - I Have a Friend

Day 16 - I Have a Big Brother

Day 17 - I Know the Truth

Day 18 - I Have Light

Day 19 - I Have My Everything

Day 20 - We Have Superfood!

Day 21 - I Have a Precious Stone

Day 22 - I Have Living Water

Day 22 - Prophecy Was Fulfilled


(adapted from previous posts)
 

Praise Posts 2024 - Day 10

 Grateful for Scripture

I rejoice at Your word
As one who finds great treasure.

Psalm 119:162 New King James Version

 

Father,

 

Words cannot express my gratitude for You providing the scriptures for us. I can’t imagine our lives without them! They teach us about You and Your unfailing love. They give us hope and comfort and direction. It is the greatest physical treasure we have along with our assurance of salvation.

 

Perhaps in eternity, You will provide us with the REST OF THE STORY. All the unseen and unrecorded things You did to keep your people going. I’m amazed at how You weave all our stories together and produce something beautiful!

 

You are the ultimate amazement! There is no one like You! We love You! We worship You! We honor You!

 

In Jesus’ name, so be it, amen.

Welcome to the final day of Praise Posts 2024, a tradition that has been featured on the Journey every November since 2014.

This year’s praise posts were 10 days of prayers of gratitude based on scripture thanking God for the blessings I've enjoyed, and also available to every believer who has accepted Jesus as their personal Savior. There are links below to each Praise Post.

I pray you enjoy, and also are prompted to make your own list of thankfuls. (It doesn't have to be just for Thanksgiving - being grateful is good every day of the year!)

All photos created in PicMonkey by Jerralea using personal, family and stock photos. Please do not copy. 

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Thanks for dropping by the Journey! I want to always share my post, A Ticket Home, for those who might not know the way Home.

Have you read my Transformation Series yet? The landing page for all the posts can be found at Transformation: Becoming an Effective Prayer Warrior.

Sharing at Grace & Truth and InstaEncouragement Link-Up

Previous Posts: 

Day 9

Day 8

Day 7

Day 6

Day 5

Day 4

Day 3

Day 2

Day 1

Praise Posts 2024 - Day 9

Grateful for a Rescuer

Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God,

    and keep the vows you made to the Most High.
Then call on me when you are in trouble,
    and I will rescue you,
    and you will give me glory.”

 Psalm 50:14-15 New Living Translation

Father,
 
Thank You for the air in our lungs, today. Thank You when we opened our eyes, we could see. Thank You we could experience touch when we hugged our loved ones and then went out into the world.
 
There is so much to be thankful for! Yet sometimes, when life is heavy and the way seems steep, we might view it as a sacrifice to have a thankful spirit. You said if we would keep gratitude in our hearts, even in those times, we could count of You to rescue us.
 
For my friends who need rescuing today, I pray You will do it speedily. I pray they will give You glory and spread the word: There is a God who cares about the concerns of His children.
 
In Jesus’ name, so be it, amen. 

Welcome to Day 9 of Praise Posts 2024, a tradition that has been featured on the Journey every November since 2014.

 
Over the years, I've given my Lord praise for all sorts of things, big and small.

This year’s praise posts are going to be 10 days of prayers of gratitude based on scripture thanking God for the blessings I've enjoyed, and also available to every believer who has accepted Jesus as their personal Savior.

Join me, won't you?

All photos created in PicMonkey by Jerralea using personal, family and stock photos. Please do not copy. 

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Thanks for dropping by the Journey! I want to always share my post, A Ticket Home, for those who might not know the way Home.

Have you read my Transformation Series yet? The landing page for all the posts can be found at Transformation: Becoming an Effective Prayer Warrior.

Sharing at InstaEncouragements Link-Up

Praise Posts 2024 - Day 8

 GRATEFUL FOR A HIDING PLACE

You are my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in Your word. Psalm 119:114 New King James Version

 

Father,

 

I thank You for being our hiding place and our protection. Let us rest in the fact You provide shelter from the enemy’s tricks and devices.

 

Thank You for Your glorious word which cleanses us, exhorts us, establishes us, and when we need to, we can use it as a sword to fight off the enemy!

We praise You and worship You. We don’t have enough words to express our gratitude.

 

And now, I ask each of my family and friends be shielded from harm today. Let them each run to You with their every need.

 

In Jesus’ name, so be it, amen.

Welcome to Day 8 of Praise Posts 2024, a tradition that has been featured on the Journey every November since 2014.

 
Over the years, I've given my Lord praise for all sorts of things, big and small.

This year’s praise posts are going to be 10 days of prayers of gratitude based on scripture thanking God for the blessings I've enjoyed, and also available to every believer who has accepted Jesus as their personal Savior.

Join me, won't you?

All photos created in PicMonkey by Jerralea using personal, family and stock photos. Please do not copy. 

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Thanks for dropping by the Journey! I want to always share my post, A Ticket Home, for those who might not know the way Home.

Have you read my Transformation Series yet? The landing page for all the posts can be found at Transformation: Becoming an Effective Prayer Warrior.

Praise Posts 2024 - Day 7

 GRATEFUL FOR A GOD WHO KNOWS ME

Search me, O God, and know my heart;
    test me and know my anxious thoughts.
 Psalm 139:23 New Living Translation

Father,
 
As we head into the weekend, let us prepare our hearts for worship this Sunday. Show us anything that needs to be brought before You, Lord. Reveal to us our true motivations. Help us to realize anything that causes anxiety can be laid to rest at Your feet.
 
We love You! We trust You! We thank You for all You have done. You have blessed us mightily, and we are grateful.
 
In Jesus’ name, so be it, amen.

Welcome to Day 7 of Praise Posts 2024, a tradition that has been featured on the Journey every November since 2014.

 
Over the years, I've given my Lord praise for all sorts of things, big and small.

This year’s praise posts are going to be 10 days of prayers of gratitude based on scripture thanking God for the blessings I've enjoyed, and also available to every believer who has accepted Jesus as their personal Savior.

Join me, won't you?

All photos created in PicMonkey by Jerralea using personal, family and stock photos. Please do not copy. 

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Thanks for dropping by the Journey! I want to always share my post, A Ticket Home, for those who might not know the way Home.

Have you read my Transformation Series yet? The landing page for all the posts can be found at Transformation: Becoming an Effective Prayer Warrior.

Sharing at Grace & Truth

Praise Posts 2024 - Day 6

GRATEFUL FOR OUR INHERITANCE

“No weapon that is formed against you will prosper;
And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
And their vindication is from Me,” declares the Lord.

Isaiah 54:17 New American Standard Bible 1995
 

Father,
 
I praise You for the inheritance You’ve given Your servants. You will vindicate us! You will cause the enemy’s plans, entrapments and devices to fail.

Those who talk about Your children will end up being ashamed.
 
They might whisper lies and talk about us now, but You will have the last word!
 
Lord, I ask You keep Your mighty hand of protection upon me and my friends, our families and our homes today. We know Your promises are our armor. We can stand on them!

Let us tell others of the good things You are doing in our lives.

 
We are so grateful!
 
In Jesus’ name, so be it, amen.

Welcome to Day 6 of Praise Posts 2024, a tradition that has been featured on the Journey every November since 2014.

 
Over the years, I've given my Lord praise for all sorts of things, big and small.

This year’s praise posts are going to be 10 days of prayers of gratitude based on scripture thanking God for the blessings I've enjoyed, and also available to every believer who has accepted Jesus as their personal Savior.

Join me, won't you?

All photos created in PicMonkey by Jerralea using personal, family and stock photos. Please do not copy.

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Thanks for dropping by the Journey! I want to always share my post, A Ticket Home, for those who might not know the way Home.

Have you read my Transformation Series yet? The landing page for all the posts can be found at Transformation: Becoming an Effective Prayer Warrior.

Sharing at Grace & Truth

 

Praise Posts 2024 - Day 5

GRATEFUL FOR A PEACE BEYOND UNDERSTANDING

⁶ Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. ⁷ Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 New Living Translation

 

And

 

⁵ And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. Romans 5:5 New Living Translation

 

 

Father,

 

I love that You invite us to tell You about everything. You want to know it all; the good, the bad, and the ugly. I also notice You want us to continually be thankful for what You’ve already done.

 

Help us to have an attitude of gratitude! And it’s the thankfulness that ushers in Your peace. If we remember how You have helped in the past – even if it was only moments ago – then we have hope You will do it again.

 

For You never disappoint! Paul tells this as he reminds us of how dearly You love us.

 

What a great, awesome God You are! El Shaddai, You are more than enough for us!

 

In Jesus’ name we pray, so be it, amen.

Welcome to Day 5 of Praise Posts 2024, a tradition that has been featured on the Journey every November since 2014.

 
Over the years, I've given my Lord praise for all sorts of things, big and small.

This year’s praise posts are going to be 10 days of prayers of gratitude based on scripture thanking God for the blessings I've enjoyed, and also available to every believer who has accepted Jesus as their personal Savior.

Join me, won't you?

All photos created in PicMonkey by Jerralea using personal, family and stock photos. Please do not copy. 

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Thanks for dropping by the Journey! I want to always share my post, A Ticket Home, for those who might not know the way Home.

Have you read my Transformation Series yet? The landing page for all the posts can be found at Transformation: Becoming an Effective Prayer Warrior.

Sharing at Grace & Truth, Sweet Tea & Friends