HEART 2 HEART

Thursday, April 24, 2025

GOD IS MY REFUGE

Dear Dad:

Here is a picture of what I am looking at as I talk with you today

1 Corinthians 3:7 "So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow." NIV

God the creator is in control. He has the last word. We can only do so much. Think of the plants or animals we take care of by watering or feeding. We are helpers, but God is the master.

You stopped me today and said, I like to say, "GOD is my refuge, not he is my refuge, but God!" I stop and think that is so right, let us address Him properly. On our own we are lost.

Let's look at more verses:

Psalm 62:8 "Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge." NIV

Psalm 18:30 "As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him." NIV

Let's pray:

God you are my refuge, ever present. Will you strengthen me today, for I feel tired. God thank you for making me grow. Amen.

We open our hands and recite:

GOD IS MY REFUGE!

GOD MAKES THINGS GROW1

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

ALL I'LL EVER NEED

Dear Dad:

John 16:33 "Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have over come the world." NIV

We open our hands:

'YOU ARE MORE THAN I'LL EVER NEED!", says my Dad.

He's an overcomer! We are overcomers! We get to sit, enjoy, it's glorious! He overwhelms us with great joy! Rejoice that he is faithful and sufficient! No Matter what comes our way, we know He is enough!

Let's pray:

Dear Lord, you are enough. I am enough! You are all I need! Amen.

Let's shout:

YOU ARE ALL I NEED!

I REVEL IN YOU JESUS!

GET BEHIND ME 2

Dear Dad:

Matthew 6:30-34 " If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. NIV

Our conversation is short today.

Thank you! Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. NIV

We reviewed the story that the day before I got a text that a friend sent me the song GET BEHIND ME. I told my dad he said those exact words that same morning. God surely wants us to pay attention. He is making himself so real to us all. My friend said, "I heard the song on the Christian radio and I thought of you and had to send it."

That is the HOLY Spirit showing himself to us. He is working in our lives. He is so real! God is in control! He is working on our behalf!

We were all in awe!

Let's pray:

Lord I delight myself in you! You give us the desire of of my heart and that is to know and love you! Thank you for revealing yourself to us. Amen.

GET BEHIND ME!

JESUS I AM FREE

Dear Dad:

Psalm 16:9-10 "Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay." NIV

I am free! Get away from me Satan. GET BEHIND ME! To God we pray! We are fully armored from head to toe in the Lord and all His weapons. Free in your forgiveness!

Ephesians 6:13 "for this reason take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand!

As we talked today about Jesus love by dying on the cross and rising from the dead; that gave us forgiveness of our sins and new life. Jesus for gave me. I picture the old cartoon with the devil on one shoulder and God on the other. Who is whispering in your are today? Tune in!

Let's pray:

Jesus you are the voice I want to hear from. I am glad and my tongue rejoices. I am secure because you will not abandon me. I will not die but be with you one day! Amen.

Open my hands:

Jesus I am free!

Topics Elaine Speaks On

A DAY IN MARJORIE OVERLOAD'S LIFE

Your closets may be clean, your spices in alphabetical order, but how’s the space between your ears? When the pace of life leaves little time to process and organize our thoughts, our minds can become cluttered with “woulda, shoulda, coulda”. When the temptation to put ourselves down or compare ourselves to others strikes, defeat and condemnation can lure us into faulty thinking,

Through humor and drama Elaine shows what a chaotic mind looks like. Listen as she helps to identify “stinkin’ thinkin’ and what the Bible has to say about it. Then learn about the tools God has given us to overcome these thoughts and move to become the person God created you to be.

Personalities Plus

Do you find yourself trying to change the people around you? Frustrating, isn’t it? Why can’t everyone be just like me? But do you really know yourself? Take the test; find out what makes you you. Understanding ourselves – and others – better allows us to change what we can and live with what we can’t. Truly, a life changing experience. Elaine’s passion for teaching the personalities comes from the great success she has had personally in her own relationships, especially with her husband and children. She bases the teaching on Romans 12:18 If possible as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Elaine is a certified Personality Trained through Florence Littauer’s Classervices, Inc. Classervices, located in New Mexico, is a Christian Organization that teaches individuals how to speak and write professionally. They have been around for over 40 years.

The Greatest Gift Ever

Using a wrapped gift, Elaine demonstrates that Jesus Christ is the greatest Christmas gift ever given. Using Scripture and her testimony, Elaine clearly communicates the gospel message and invites listeners to receive this incredible gift from God. The Greatest Gift Ever is a wonderful message for a Christmas tea, or any other evangelistic event and can be customized with a skit for your special gathering. How can you create your testimony, so you can share with others?

LOVING GOD-We love because He first loved us. Busyness always keeps us from meeting with God, where our deepest satisfaction comes from. King David writes in Psalm 63 his desire toward God. His satisfaction in God. His dependence upon God, and assurance of safety. Elaine does a drama called “I Invite You Into My Sanctuary” describing the place where she sees God’s power and glory. She will challenge you to commit yourself to God, to be easy and pleased, and quiet from the fear of evil. Explore with her the answer to the questions “how and why David loved God more than his own life?”

Theater with a message:
RUTH- There is many messages that can come through in the story of Ruth. As Ruth trusts God with her life she finds God blesses her and unimaginable and amazing things happen in her life (length of this one women show can be altered to fit the duration of any event).

THE INNKEEPERS DAUGHTER- A woman, Ana, tells her story of living and working at an Inn, where the miraculous event of Jesus’ birth occurred, and her life was changed forever.

A LOOK AT CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD- The wonder of childlike joy is expressed when three young sweet innocent sisters come together to read the Christmas story that always teaches them the rich beauty of Christmas. This year they realize they need a gift for the baby Jesus, what will it be?.