Returning to Intimacy

Author: youngpl24

  • My favorite Candy

    What’s your favorite candy?

    My favorite Candy is “TOO MUCH!” 😀🙏🏿

  • Hate

    Do you need a break? From what?

    Hate in our world manifests in many forms such as prejudice, violence, discrimination, and division fueled by fear, ignorance, and deep-seated biases. It spreads through words, actions, and systems, creating wounds that fracture communities and devalue human dignity. From racial injustice to religious intolerance, from online bullying to geopolitical conflicts, hate distorts the truth and blinds people to our shared humanity. Yet, even in the midst of this darkness, hope remains. Acts of compassion, understanding, and justice challenge hate, proving that love, education, and unity have the power to heal and transform. The battle against hate begins with each of us choosing kindness over cruelty, truth over deception, and peace over division.

  • Reliance on Jesus is Essential

    In a world filled with uncertainty, trials, and challenges, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But as believers, we are not meant to carry the weight of life alone. Jesus invites us to lean on Him, to trust Him fully, and to find our strength in His presence. Here’s why relying on Jesus isn’t just a choice—it’s a necessity.

    1. Jesus is the Only Way to True Life

    So many paths promise fulfillment, but only one leads to eternal life. Jesus Himself declared: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” – John 14:6
    When we trust in Jesus, we are not just choosing a better way—we are choosing the way. He is our guide, our Savior, and our access to a life that never fades.

    2. He Gives Strength and Peace in Every Storm

    Life is full of burdens, but Jesus doesn’t ask us to carry them alone. Instead, He offers rest for our weary souls: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 No matter what we’re facing, stress, loss, uncertainty, Jesus promises peace that the world cannot give. His presence is our refuge, our anchor in the storm.

    3. He Provides for Every Need

    We often worry about our future, our finances, our well-being. But scripture reminds us: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 When we rely on Jesus, we don’t have to live in fear. He is our provider, our sustainer, and our source of every good thing.

    4. He is Our Firm Foundation

    Building our life on anything but Christ will leave us shaken. But when we build on Him, we stand strong no matter what comes our way: “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24
    The world will shift circumstances will change, but Jesus remains unshakable. Trusting Him means building a life that lasts.

    5. He Gives Victory Over Sin and Death

    We don’t have to be enslaved to our past mistakes or fears. Jesus has already won the victory for us: “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 15:57
    No matter what battles we face, we fight from a place of victory, not defeat.

    6. He is Always With Us

    Perhaps the greatest comfort in trusting Jesus is knowing we are never alone:
    “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5
    When others walk away, when life feels lonely, Jesus is still there. He walks with us in every season, in every moment.

    7. He Calls Us to Abide in Him

    True success, fulfillment, and fruitfulness come not from striving, but from abiding:
    “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5 When we stay connected to Jesus, our lives produce real, lasting impact.

    The Bottom Line

    Relying on Jesus isn’t just about religion, it’s about relationship. It’s about surrendering our burdens, trusting His guidance, and walking in the peace and strength only He can give. When we lean on Him, we don’t just survive, we thrive.

    No matter what you’re facing today, Jesus is calling you to trust Him. Will you take that step and lean into His love, His power, and His perfect plan for you?

  • Idea Day

    Describe your most ideal day from beginning to end.

    My most idea Day from beginning to end is Love and Peace.❤️🙏🏿

  • A Broken World

    In Lamentations 1:1-2, 6 these verses mourn the downfall of Jerusalem, describing the city as a once-great and populous place now left desolate and alone. Once like a queen among nations, she has become like a widow, abandoned and betrayed by her allies. She weeps bitterly through the night, with no one to comfort her. Her people, once strong, are now weak and suffering under oppression. This sounds like what we are facing today. 🙏🏿

    Heavenly Father,
    I come before You with a heart that grieves for the brokenness in our world. Just as Jerusalem wept in her desolation, I lift up those who feel abandoned, overwhelmed, and burdened by sorrow. Lord, You see the silent tears of the weary, the cries of the forsaken, and the loneliness of those who feel forgotten.

    In Your mercy, restore the brokenhearted. Be a comfort to those who mourn, a refuge for those who have lost their way, and a strength for those who feel too weak to stand. Just as You called Your people to repentance and renewal, call us back to You. Let our hearts turn from the things that led us astray, and may we find our hope in Your unfailing love.

    Father, when darkness surrounds us, remind us that You are the light that never fades. When all seems lost, remind us that You are the God of restoration. Heal our wounds, lift our burdens, and fill us with the peace that only You can give.

    In Jesus’ name, I pray,
    Amen.

  • Deliver Us Lord

    A Prayer for Protection and Deliverance

    Dear Father,

    I come before You with a humble heart, acknowledging that without You, I am weak. You are my refuge and my strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Lord, I ask You today: lead me not into temptation, but deliver me from evil.

    Guard my heart and mind, Lord, and keep my feet from straying into paths that would lead me away from You (Proverbs 3:5-6). I know that the enemy prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8), but I take refuge in Your promise that no weapon formed against me shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).

    When temptation arises, give me the strength to resist, knowing that You are faithful and will always provide a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13). Fill me with Your Holy Spirit so that I may walk in the Spirit and not fulfill the desires of the flesh (Galatians 5:16).

    Lord, I put on Your full armor—the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit—so that I may stand firm against the schemes of the enemy (Ephesians 6:11-17). Cover me and my loved ones under the shadow of Your wings, and let no harm come near us (Psalm 91:1-2, 10-11).

    I declare that You are my Deliverer (Psalm 34:17), my Strong Tower (Proverbs 18:10), and my Shield (Psalm 28:7). In You alone do I put my trust. Thank You for guiding my steps, keeping me from falling, and leading me in the way everlasting (Psalm 121:3, Psalm 139:24).

    In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, my Savior and King, I pray. Amen.

  • God Our Sustainer

    Abba Father,

    We come before You with a heart full of gratitude, acknowledging that You alone are the source of our strength, our provision, and our very life. You are our sustainer, our refuge, and our ever-present help in times of need.

    Lord, Your Word declares that You supply all our needs according to Your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). I trust that You see every concern, every burden, and every longing of our heart. Thank You for being our provider, for feeding us when we hunger, clothing us when we lack, and guiding us when we are lost.

    Father, we lean on Your promises, knowing that You will never leave us nor forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:8). When we feel weak, remind us that You are our strength. When we are weary, lift us up with Your righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10). When we are anxious, help us cast our burdens upon You, knowing that You will sustain us and never allow us to fall (Psalm 55:22).

    Great is Your faithfulness, Lord! Your mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23), and in You, we live and move and have our being (Acts 17:28). We recognize that apart from You, we can do nothing, but through You, all things are possible (John 15:5; Philippians 4:13).

    Thank You, Lord, for upholding us, for keeping us in Your care, and for sustaining us through every trial and every season. Teach us to trust You more each day and to rest in the assurance that You alone are enough.

    In Jesus’ precious name, I pray,
    Amen.

  • Yummy 😋

    What’s your favorite thing to cook?

    My favorite thing to cook is Broccoli and cheese casserole 😋

  • For God So Loved

    Heavenly Father,

    You are the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. In You, we find our purpose, our hope, and our eternal home. Thank You for the promise of everlasting life through Your Son, Jesus Christ, who conquered sin and death so that we may dwell with You forever.

    Lord, in the trials of this world, remind us that our journey is not in vain. Strengthen our faith, that we may fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen—for what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (2 Corinthians 4:18). Keep our hearts steadfast in Your truth, that we may press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:14).

    Let our hope be a light in the darkness, a refuge in the storm, and a joy in the waiting. As we walk this path, let our lives reflect Your love, drawing others to the promise of salvation. May we live each day with the assurance that we are merely passing through, pilgrims on the way to our heavenly home, where You will wipe away every tear and sorrow shall be no more (Revelation 21:4).

    Father, keep us faithful until the end, that we may hear those blessed words: “Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your Lord” (Matthew 25:23).

    In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray,
    Amen.

  • My first Computer

    To far back to remember 😊