Room A203: Grief, God & Emotional Rest

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For this post, because of the informal format, please tune into the podcast recording (click here or on the BCU avatar below) and refer to the written post for the highlights. We pray the post blesses and encourages you. If so, please thumbs up AND leave a comment! Thank you and enjoy the post!

Podcast highlights:

  • Over the last few months on BCU Thursdays, I have been teaching on the different types of rest we need.
  • Emotional rest is having a safe place to share your true feelings without fear or worry of judgement.
  • Today, the Lord is using you all to be a source of emotional rest.

Scripture (KJV) references

I Thessalonians 4:13

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

Psalm 30:5

5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

Hebrews 4:15

15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Psalm 121:1-2

1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.

Psalm 126:5

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Romans 8:28

28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

BCUFam, if you’re experiencing grief, sadness, or emotional exhaustion, it does NOT make you “less saved”. You can grieve and still have hope. You can shed tears and still trust God. And through it all, Jesus will give you the grace and strength to keep moving forward. Amen? Amen! Let’s pray!

Father, in the name of Jesus, as we come before You today, Lord, we bless Your name, we praise and thank You. Lord, as the Scriptures remind us in Psalm 46:1, You are a present help in the time of trouble. And we thank You for being our refuge and our strength.

Lord, we ask that You would remember those who are going through a season of sadness, grief, trials, situations, dry seasons, and difficult places. These things can bring us to a place, Lord, where we need emotional rest. We can’t find that help in the world, but, Lord, we can find it in You! Thank You, Jesus! We also thank You for the people that You have placed in our lives that we can speak with as well.

Thank You for lifting someone’s heart and mind today. Please continue to strengthen and keep us, and we will continue to give Your name the praise, the glory, and the honor. In Jesus’ name, we pray and we thank You, Amen!

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Love,

BCU

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What Are You Thinking?

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For this post, because of the informal format, please tune into the podcast recording (click here or on the BCU avatar below) and refer to the written post for the highlights. We pray the post blesses and encourages you. If so, please thumbs up AND leave a comment! Thank you and enjoy the post!

Podcast highlights:

  • I LOVE a good Holy-Ghost filled service, where praise, worship and the Word is flowing freely!
  • I also enjoy the “love-feast” afterwards when the people of God get to talk and fellowship.
  • One time, someone reached out to me with the concern that I was offended by lackluster fellowship.
  • Just how did this individual handle this delicate situation?

Scripture (KJV) references

Matthew 18:15

15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

Luke 6:31

31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Exodus 20:12

12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

James 1:19-20

19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God..

Philippians 4:8

8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Ephesians 4:31-32

31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

BCUFam, it is IMPERATIVE that we ask the Lord to give us a clean heart and renew a right Spirit within us, as David said in Psalm 51. In doing so, we will think the BEST about people and avoid incorrectly filling-in-the-blanks about motives and intent. Instead and as needed, we should take any and ALL concerns to the Lord in prayer. This way, we can get His direction so we get His results which are always perfect. Amen? Amen! Let’s pray!

Eternal God and Awesome Savior, as we come before You today, we praise Your holy name, and we give You honor, Lord, for the Word You have downloaded into us today. Lord, please bless us as we are interacting with one another to not to be easily offended——-and if we are offended, Lord, please help us to take care of the situation straightaway so that you, Jesus, are magnified and lifted up in how we handle the offense.

We thank you, Lord, for the people and relationships that You have given us. Bless us to take good care of all You have entrusted to us, in Jesus name. Let every heart say, Amen.

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Also, if you so inclined, join us for our Thursday Night Bible Study––-we are LIVE on Facebook, at 8:05EST/7:05CST. You can also listen in and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform BCU is available on. Some of those platforms are Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and many more of your favorite podcast platforms!

Thank you SO much for stopping by! May God bless, keep and make His face to shine upon you as you #StayOnTheWall!

Love,

BCU

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Room A203: When The Assignment is Completed.

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For this post, because of the informal format, please tune into the podcast recording (click here or on the BCU avatar below) and refer to the written post for the highlights. We pray the post blesses and encourages you. If so, please thumbs up AND leave a comment! Thank you and enjoy the post!

Podcast highlights:

  • I got married a few years ago and in doing so, gained additional new family members.
  • One of my favorites people? My Mother-in-Love, Margaret, (who insisted I call her Mama).
  • The Lord set up our relationship so that He would have His way in her life.

Scripture (KJV) references

John 13:35

35 By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Acts 2:1-4

1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

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

My Mama-in-love and me.

BCUFam, sometimes, people are doing what they know is right concerning the Lord, and our assignment is to let them know what the next steps are, just like Peter went to Cornelius in Acts 10, and I believe that was my assignment for my momma-in-love. I was blessed to see the Lord move on and speak through her, and a change in demeanor that only the Lord could orchestrate.

Sadly, my super-beloved mama-in-love departed from this life last month. I still have some of her voice mails, text messages and took course the memories of our times together over the last few years. As much as I would have loved more time with her, the Lord let me know this assignment has been completed. And even with tears in my eyes and a heavy heart, I give God praise for her life and memory. Amen? Amen.

Father, in the name of Jesus, as we come before You today, we bless and praise Your Name! Thank You, Lord, for helping us to be mindful of our assignments, and with Your help, carrying them out without distractions, and with distinction.

Also, Lord, please continue to remember those who are grieving the loss of their loved ones. Put Your arms around us Lord, and send comfort, and healing to hearts today everywhere as we continue to serve You and to bless Your Holy Name.

In Jesus’ name, we thank you. Let every heart say, Amen.

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Also, if you so inclined, join us for our Thursday Night Bible Study––-we are LIVE on Facebook, at 8:05EST/7:05CST. You can also listen in and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform BCU is available on. Some of those platforms are Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and many more of your favorite podcast platforms!

Thank you SO much for stopping by! May God bless, keep and make His face to shine upon you as you #StayOnTheWall!

Love,

BCU

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Room A203: My Mom, An Ice-Cream Cone & A Life Lesson

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For this post, because of the informal format, please tune into the podcast recording (click here or on the BCU avatar below) and refer to the written post for the highlights. We pray the post blesses and encourages you. If so, please thumbs up AND leave a comment! Thank you and enjoy the post!

Podcast highlights:

  • My parents were the quintessential back-in-the-day married couple with kids.
  • Dad worked and “brought home the bacon”, and Mom ensured the “bacon” clothed, fed and sheltered all of five of us.
  • Part of Mom’s household management style included special treats from time to time, which we loved.
  • One of those treats brought joy, tears and a reflective lesson.

Scripture (KJV) references

Hebrews 12:11

11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

Proverbs 6:20-22

20 My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

21 Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.

22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

BCUFam, I had forgotten about that story until a dear family member checked on me. God has a way of bringing things back to our remembrance in the natural so we can recall and apply it for our spiritual benefit and to His glory.

As I continue to reflect on the life of my late mother, I recognize that the lessons she taught—–both spoken and unspoken and they how continue to resonate with me today. Lord will, I plan to share some more of those lessons with you all as I chronicle her phenomenal life and impactful legacy. Amen? Amen! Let’s pray!

Eternal God, and amazing Savior as we come before You today, we thank You for reminding us to be obedient to You the first time, as we desire to be hearers AND doers of Your Word. Please forgive us, Lord for the times we made ignorant and/or disobedience choices. We know that sometimes we have to walk out the consequences of our actions, so we ask for Your continued mercy until our chastisement is over, and with Your grace, we will do better going forward! We thank You, and we praise You for this and for all things, Lord, in Jesus name, we bless You. Amen!

As a reminder, if you have not subscribed to BlenCouragesU.com, please do so! It’s free and a good place to get the encouragement, inspiration and information based the Word of God! Additionally, you can also see what we are up to on Facebook, X,and Instagram.

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Thank you SO much for stopping by! May God bless, keep and make His face to shine upon you as you #StayOnTheWall!

Love,

BCU

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“….No Good Thing…”

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Podcast highlights:

  • Over the past couple of months, reconnecting with people from my past has been a real blessing!
  • One reconnection opportunity was exciting——-but did not lead to a favorable response.
  • This situation started a bit of overthinking, until the Lord stopped by to give me His Word on the matter.

Scripture (KJV) references

Psalm 84:11

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.

2 Corinthians 10:5

5 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.

Isaiah 55:8-9

8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Philippians 4:11
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

Proverbs 3:5-6

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

BCUFam, sometimes when people act a certain way, we start to analyze, worry, and wonder——what we did, did not do, what happened, what it something said, overlooked, or forgotten? And the list goes on.

God is not interested in us being overburdened, fretful and in a place where negative and hypothetical mental gymnastics take over our hearts and minds. Because we serve a good God and Father that cares about His children, if the relationship (or anything else) is a good thing, we will get it. And if not, we thank God for His hand of protection. Amen? Amen! Let’s pray!

Father, in the name of Jesus, as we come before You, Lord, we want to bless Your name for the Word of God that has come into our hearts and for the reminder that You are looking out for us and taking care of us from every angle, including our relationships.
We thank You, Lord, for giving us divine direction as to who should be in our inner circle and who should not. Help us, Lord, to be at peace with the fact that there are certain people in our lives for reasons, for seasons, to teach us lessons, and to be a blessing. Wherever they are and whatever the purpose is, Lord, we thank You for helping us to see that, to be content with it, and to move forward in doing whatever it is that You would have us to do according to Your will and Your way.

Regardless of relationships and their status, Lord, we thank You for blessing us to continue to love people and to treat them correctly according to how You would have us, according to the Word of God, so that You are glorified, honored, and praised.

We bless You, we praise You, we thank You, we magnify You, and we lift You up for this and for all things.
In the matchless name of Jesus Christ, we pray and we bless You. Let every heart say, Amen!

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Thank you SO much for stopping by! May God bless, keep and make His face to shine upon you as you #StayOnTheWall!

Love,

BCU

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