Hope and Healing for Moms

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Our Compassionate Savior Scripture Matthew 14:14 When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick. Matthew 9:36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Philippians 2:5-8 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Isaiah 53:4-5 Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smit...

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 Pearl Strewn Pathways of Peace Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46 45  “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls,  46  who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it. Proverbs 8:10-11 Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her. Proverbs 3:13-18 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Colossians 2:2-3 2  that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all r...

Monday, May 29, 2017 Soul Rest Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 “28  Come to Me, all  you  who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  29  Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  30  For My yoke  is  easy and My burden is light.” Isaiah 55:1-3 “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let ...

Sunday, May 28, 2017 Crowned with Glory – Knowing Our Worth Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31   29  Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will.  30  But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.  31  Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Psalm 8 1 O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! 2  Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger. 3  When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained, 4  What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him? 5  For You have made him a little lower than the angels, [ b ] And You have crowned him with glory and honor. ...

Saturday, May 27, 2017 Holding to the Hem Matthew 9:20-22 20  And suddenly, a woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years came from behind and touched the hem of His garment.  21  For she said to herself, “If only I may touch His garment, I shall be made well.”  22  But Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, “Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that hour. Leviticus 15:19-27 19  “‘When a woman has her regular flow of blood, the impurity of her monthly period will last seven days, and anyone who touches her will be unclean till evening. 25  “‘When a woman has a discharge of blood for many days at a time other than her monthly period or has a discharge that continues beyond her period, she will be unclean as long as she has the discharge, just as in the days of her period.  26  Any bed she lies on while her discharge continues will be unc...

Thursday, May 25, 2017 Mercy! Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5 1“Judge not, that you be not judged.  2  For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.  3  And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?  4  Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank  is  in your own eye?  5  Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. Romans 2:1-2 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. Romans 14:10-13 Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you des...

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Confidence in Christ Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8 7  “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.  8  For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.” 1 John 5:14-15 And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him. Matthew 21:22 “And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” 1 John 3:22 …and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. John 15:7 “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. Devotio...

Monday, May 22, 2017 Worry Free? Scripture: John 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day  is  its own trouble. John 16:33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. Lamentations 3:22-23 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Devotional: I am a mom. As a mom…..well, I worry. Sigh. Even when I say it I feel like an addict at a recovery meeting. “Hi. My name is Olivia, and I am a worrier.” (Your turn: “Hi, Olivia.) It’s funny. I was single for several years after I returned to the Lord, ha...

Sunday, May 21, 2017 Time With Jesus Scripture: Matthew 6:6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who  is  in the secret  place;  and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Matthew 14:23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone… Mark 1:35 And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. Luke 22:39-46 And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” And there appeared to him ...

Friday, May 19, 2017 Open Hearted Like Jesus Scripture: Matthew 5: 43-48 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors[j] do so? 48 Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. Devotional: “You have heard…..but I say…” was the theme of this entire section of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. His Sermon. Oh, can you imagine? I walked the Mount in Israel believed to be the site where He gave this message...

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Light of a New Day Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 14  “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.  15  Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all  who are  in the house.  16  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. 1 Peter 2:12 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. John 15:8 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Ephesians 5:7-14 for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as ch...

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Salty Scripture: Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Mark 9:49-50 For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.” For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.” Devotional: There are days when I wake up to read the Word and I have warm and fuzzy feelings about the scripture I am reading. Other days, like today, it was hard to swallow and I found myself struggling to see what ...

Monday, May 15, 2017 Rejoicing in Persecution Matthew 5:10-12 10  Blessed  are  those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,     For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11  “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.  12  Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great  is  your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. 1 Peter 3:13-14 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 1 Peter 4:13-14 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad whe...

Saturday, May 13, 2017 Garden of Peace Scripture: Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Romans 12:18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Hebrews 12:14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Romans 8:14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. James 3:16-18 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the S...

Friday, May 12, 2017 All Clean Scripture: Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Psalm 24:3-4 3  Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place? 4  He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully. 1 Peter 1:22-25 22  Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart,  23  having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, 24  because “All flesh  is  as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, And its flower falls away, 25  But the word of the Lord endures forever.” Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you. Psalm 51:10 Create in me...