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Good night brothers and sisters
1 thessalonians 5:16~ Rejoice evermore.
Now, hold on a second. I don't always have good luck. Some of my friends have left me when I was in the worst shape. How can I ALWAYS be happy? "Keep it simple, my child," my dad tells me. "First of all, joy is more than just feeling happy all the time. Joy is a deep, long-lasting sense of being in God's grace and purpose. Second, your life is going to glory, my glory, no matter where you are or how hopeless things may se... moreGood night brothers and sisters
1 thessalonians 5:16~ Rejoice evermore.
Now, hold on a second. I don't always have good luck. Some of my friends have left me when I was in the worst shape. How can I ALWAYS be happy? "Keep it simple, my child," my dad tells me. "First of all, joy is more than just feeling happy all the time. Joy is a deep, long-lasting sense of being in God's grace and purpose. Second, your life is going to glory, my glory, no matter where you are or how hopeless things may seem." In light of this amazing truth, everything else seems boring, out of touch, and meaningless.
Prayer: O LORD, please help me understand Your glory and victory better. Please give my faith the strength to believe the truth about how You conquered hell. Please give me Your Spirit and make my life bear Your fruit. Please make me joyful to praise You for everything You've done for me. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
SGT JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good morning brothers and sisters
Romans 16:27~ To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
All the other gods are false, weak, and hard to see. We should only praise El Shaddai, the Lord God Almighty, Yahweh, God of the Covenant. We praise Him for giving us Jesus to pay for our sins, for giving us mercy to forgive our mistakes, for giving us patience to help us correct our errors, and, most of all, for giving us love to save us.
Prayer: Only True and Living God, may the ... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
Romans 16:27~ To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
All the other gods are false, weak, and hard to see. We should only praise El Shaddai, the Lord God Almighty, Yahweh, God of the Covenant. We praise Him for giving us Jesus to pay for our sins, for giving us mercy to forgive our mistakes, for giving us patience to help us correct our errors, and, most of all, for giving us love to save us.
Prayer: Only True and Living God, may the lives and faithfulness of Your people always show Your glory. May I always talk and think about how great You are. May people always see Your love for them in Christ Jesus. In the name of Jesus, I praise You and tell everyone about Your great power. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
SGT JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good night brothers and sisters
Psalm 37:1-2 ~ Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
No matter how hard things may seem on this earth, though, we have a reason to rejoice because we know that we have a Heavenly Father who calls us righteous and watches over us every day. Our future is certain because we are in Christ, the one who saved us and made us righteou... moreGood night brothers and sisters
Psalm 37:1-2 ~ Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
No matter how hard things may seem on this earth, though, we have a reason to rejoice because we know that we have a Heavenly Father who calls us righteous and watches over us every day. Our future is certain because we are in Christ, the one who saved us and made us righteous. It is in Him, we can have the confidence in knowing that we will never suffer a painful and perilous fate.
Prayer: Dear God, it can become discouraging in this world when we are cast down and persecuted for our faith in you but, Father, we are thankful because we can have total trust in you; knowing that our lives and our future is secure with you. Please keep us strong in times where we are weakened by what we endure on earth. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
SGT JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good morning brothers and sisters
Psalm 90:14~O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
How can I make sure I have a good day? How about waking up and realizing that we start every day the same way we ended the last one: in God's unchanging love? That should fill us with love and make us want to sing for joy. This song should stir up the Spirit of God in us and lead us to a deep, heartfelt gratitude that makes us happy every day. So instead of waking up ... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
Psalm 90:14~O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
How can I make sure I have a good day? How about waking up and realizing that we start every day the same way we ended the last one: in God's unchanging love? That should fill us with love and make us want to sing for joy. This song should stir up the Spirit of God in us and lead us to a deep, heartfelt gratitude that makes us happy every day. So instead of waking up tired, grumpy, and dreading another day, let's start this day by remembering God's grace in our daily lives and God's promises in our hearts. Then I don't think it will be hard for us to sing for the rest of the day!
Prayer: Thank you, Holy Master and Eternal Father, for filling my heart with Your love and joy through Your Holy Spirit. Fill my heart and my life with a sense of Your love that lasts and never changes. In the name of Jesus, who saved me and loves me. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
SGT JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good night brothers and sisters
Psalm 68:3~ But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
Tens of thousands of us should join our hearts together today and pray that God will make us a joyful and happy people who live righteously for His glory. Let's pray that our great God will give those who are having trouble a reason to be happy. For those of us who have been richly blessed, let's pray that He opens our eyes so we can see all the wonderful ... moreGood night brothers and sisters
Psalm 68:3~ But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
Tens of thousands of us should join our hearts together today and pray that God will make us a joyful and happy people who live righteously for His glory. Let's pray that our great God will give those who are having trouble a reason to be happy. For those of us who have been richly blessed, let's pray that He opens our eyes so we can see all the wonderful things He has already given us.
Prayer: Amazing Father, LORD God Almighty, thank you so much for all the good things you have given me. Please, LORD, make us a happier and more joyful people. I pray for my Christian brothers and sisters who are going through hard times to be saved, to win, and to be blessed. I pray that those of us who have been given many good things will have more grateful hearts. Thank you for always listening to me when I pray. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
SGT JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good night brothers and sisters
Romans 15:1~ We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Dear friend of Jesus, Be patient with those around you who are not yet what God wants them to be. Remember that none of us are yet what God wants us to be. As you "bear with" other people's flaws, you may find that other people are more forgiving of your flaws and more grateful for your faithfulness. We shouldn't be patient just to help ourselves, of cou... moreGood night brothers and sisters
Romans 15:1~ We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Dear friend of Jesus, Be patient with those around you who are not yet what God wants them to be. Remember that none of us are yet what God wants us to be. As you "bear with" other people's flaws, you may find that other people are more forgiving of your flaws and more grateful for your faithfulness. We shouldn't be patient just to help ourselves, of course. Instead, we do it to help others because we know that many of our Christian brothers and sisters are barely holding on to their faith, hope, and love. Let's never let them go, and let's never make them fall.
Prayer: Tender Shepherd, give me more patience with those who are struggling and need Your strength and my support. Please forgive me for not being as aware of their struggles as You are. Help me show them that You are patient as You make them holy. Thank You, Lord, for helping me with this part of my heart as I try to bless my brothers and sisters in Christ. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
SGT JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Psalms 84:11~ For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
God will never withhold a single good thing from his children – those who choose to walk with Him. As you live your daily Christian life, be encouraged to know that your needs have been met and God is always with you and that will never change.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for your love that allows me to find everything I need in you. My mind is a... morePsalms 84:11~ For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
God will never withhold a single good thing from his children – those who choose to walk with Him. As you live your daily Christian life, be encouraged to know that your needs have been met and God is always with you and that will never change.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for your love that allows me to find everything I need in you. My mind is at rest because I know that you are with me and you will never leave me or forsake me. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
SGT JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good night brothers and sisters
2 Timothy 1:3~ I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;
Paul's life is almost over, and he is being persecuted in a terrible prison. Many of the young men he mentored have stopped believing or turned against him. How can he show gratitude? Paul says that he is sure that he will win in the end with Jesus and that his son Timothy will also win. What makes this ... moreGood night brothers and sisters
2 Timothy 1:3~ I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;
Paul's life is almost over, and he is being persecuted in a terrible prison. Many of the young men he mentored have stopped believing or turned against him. How can he show gratitude? Paul says that he is sure that he will win in the end with Jesus and that his son Timothy will also win. What makes this unique is that he tells Timothy about it. He doesn't just say thank you to God in prayer. In this letter, he also tells him how important he is. When was the last time you wrote a thank-you note to someone you like and told them they make you happy before God's throne?
Prayer: Thank you, Father of all grace, who is without equal. Thank you for all of Christ's spiritual gifts to me. Thank you for the special people in my life who help me grow in my faith (take a minute and just say their names before the Father). Help me get better at telling these wonderful people how much I appreciate and love them, so they know how much they mean to me. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
SGT JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good morning brothers and sisters
Romans 8:37~Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Are we really winners despite "trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword"? Yes! That is the best assurance a Christian can have. We can't be separated from God's love in Christ by anything. The Evil One and those who help him can kill us, ruin our finances, cause us pain, and try to break up our relationships. However, the Evil One ca... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
Romans 8:37~Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Are we really winners despite "trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword"? Yes! That is the best assurance a Christian can have. We can't be separated from God's love in Christ by anything. The Evil One and those who help him can kill us, ruin our finances, cause us pain, and try to break up our relationships. However, the Evil One can't get our hearts if we give them to Jesus. And our future belongs to Jesus when our hearts do. Jesus' empty tomb shows us that our future with Him will be glorious, full of victories, and never-ending.
Prayer: Give me the ability to see and the faith to believe that Jesus' victory over death is also my victory. I don't want the hard things in life to make me lose hope, faith, and love. Instead, I want to be a living example of Your strength, grace, and victory. I live and pray in the name of Jesus and for His glory. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
SGT JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good night brothers and sisters
2 Corinthians 2:14~ Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
What do you smell like today? Is that too close to home? No way, God! Paul says that we are like warriors who have just won a battle and smell like victory incense. When people see us and know us, this smell points to God and how He has won over our wills and over death for us. We are God's conquest and ... moreGood night brothers and sisters
2 Corinthians 2:14~ Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
What do you smell like today? Is that too close to home? No way, God! Paul says that we are like warriors who have just won a battle and smell like victory incense. When people see us and know us, this smell points to God and how He has won over our wills and over death for us. We are God's conquest and conquerors. Let's give in to His will and show His grace and victory through the way we live.
Prayer: Thank you, LORD God Almighty, for defeating sin and death in such a powerful way. Even more, thank you for taming my rebellious heart and giving me your unmatched grace. Even though life is hard and painful, dear LORD, please help me live my life like a victory march as I make my way home to you. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
SGT JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
