Ever Feel Afraid?

Do you ever feel afraid like this cat who has just been told, "We're going to the Vet!".  We live in a world filled with fear, but we don't have to live with fear.  "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7.  As a Christian I am assured that no matter what happens in my life Jesus, my Lord is with me.  When panic and fear comes your way have faith.  Stay focused on God's promise.  He will give you His peace.

Let's pray:  Dear Lord Jesus I pray for anyone who has been tormented and chained by fear.  I bind that spirit of fear in Jesus' name and I say to that fear be gone and never come back for you do not have permission to come around me.  I pray that we will not depend on our feelings, but on You.  I pray for Your wisdom and favor and I pray that Your truth that comes from Your Word will prevail.  I submit my life completely to You dear Lord Jesus and thank You that You are with me always.  I say these things in Jesus' name. Amen.

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Who is the Lord of Your Dance?

When I was a teenager in the high school group at my Christian church we used to sing praise songs. There was one song in particular that is called "Lord of the Dance" I don't know who wrote it, but it is in my "Here Comes the Son Maranatha Song Book".  The refrain or chours goes something like this:

"Dance then wherever you may be,

I am the Lord of the Dance said He,

And I'll lead you all

Wherever you may be,

And I'll lead you all

In the dance said He."

Who is the Lord of your dance?  Do you know Jesus?  He loves you and would love to lead you wherever you may be.

Let's pray:  Dear Lord Jesus, I pray for my unsaved friends and family.  I pray for unsaved people all over the world.  Please soften their hearts Lord and reveal Yourself to them. I pray that this blog will be a blessing and will glorify You Lord Jesus. I say this in Jesus' name. Amen.

Blessings,

Karen EJ Klein

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Freedom

Ever run on the beach?  Do you love the cool wind on your face and in your hair?  I do.  Running on the beach  feels much like the freedom we have in Jesus.  When you come to Him with your sins, problems and fears He takes it all away. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16. 

"The wind blows wherever it pleases.  You hear its sound, but  you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going.  So it is with everyone born of the Spirit." John 3:8

My prayer for you:  Dear Lord Jesus, I lift up everyone who is reading this right  now.  I pray for all my unsaved friends and family.  I pray Lord that they will choose You. I pray that the powers of darkness would not have a hold on them and I bind that evil in Jesus' name and cast it out in Jesus' name.  I pray that You will give us wisdom and I also ask for Your favor Lord.  Please keep us all safe and healthy.  I say these things in Jesus' name. Amen.

Have a wonderful day!
Karen EJ Klein

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A New Journey

When I create a painting it starts with a picture that the Lord places in my mind. I have a very romantic nature and love to paint the English countryside, long flowing hair and animals.  This painting is called "I Have Something to Ask You".  You can see the little jewelry box in the young man's hand and the church in the background so you can only imagine what he is going to ask her.  When I was done with this painting I thought it looked a little like Prince William and his Kate.  It also looks like the back of my son. It really could be anyone--even you and your beloved.  This painting is a tribute to Christ centered marriage.  It reflects the joy and anticipation that each couple getting married hopes for.

"Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church.  However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband." Ephesians 5:31-33 ESV

When Christ is at the center of your marriage you will have a love that is unconditional and enduring because it is Christ that supplies that love.  Without Christ your marriage will be dry like the desert.  My prayer for whoever is reading this is the following: 

Dear Lord Jesus, I lift up everyone who is thinking about getting married or who is married.  I pray that You would bless their marriages and be in the center of their marriages. I pray that no one will come between them and that You would protect their marriages.  I pray Lord Jesus that You would protect marriage and keep it true to Your word and design.  I pray that You will bless whoever is reading this with children and much happiness.  I pray for good health and when things get tough I pray that we will remember these words: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 NIV.   I say these things in Jesus' name. Amen.

God bless you and have a lovely day.  Karen EJ Klein

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