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With our hope firmly anchored in Jesus — God’s fulfillment of His promised Messiah — we can experience peace. A peace like none other.
Isaiah prophesied that a Child would be born, and His name would be 👑 Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).
As Prince, Jesus rules. He rules over our confusion, our pain, our grief, our frustration, our finances, our relationships. You name it; He rules over it. He doesn’t change our circumstances, but the Holy Spirit fills our hearts and our minds with peace, so we endure them with a calm trust.
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” (Isaiah 26:3–4)
Consider what it means to have a steadfast mind. The KJV and NKJV translate verse 3:
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” (Isaiah 26:3)
“Stayed” is the same as “steadfast,” which means the Lord upholds, supports, and sustains us.
Why or how does this happen?
✨ Because we fully trust the Lord, we steadfastly fix our hearts and minds on Jesus.
It’s exactly what Jesus did when He endured the cross on our behalf.
“For the joy set before him he endured the cross…” (Hebrews 12:2).
That joy? Is eternity with you and me!
I don’t know what circumstances are threatening your peace, but I know the One who rules over them. He will rule over yours.
❓In what ways can you focus on Jesus so your trust in Him is firmly established?
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#AdventPeace #Advent2024 #ChristmasAdvent #ChristmasAdvent2024 #PeaceNativity
#JesusIsOurPeace #PrinceOfPeace
#NativityScene #NativitySet
With our hope firmly anchored in Jesus — God’s fulfillment of His promised Messiah — we can experience peace. A peace like none other.
Isaiah prophesied that a Child would be born, and His name would be 👑 Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).
As Prince, Jesus rules. He rules over our confusion, our pain, our grief, our frustration, our finances, our relationships. You name it; He rules over it. He doesn’t change our circumstances, but the Holy Spirit fills our hearts and our minds with peace, so we endure them with a calm trust.
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” (Isaiah 26:3–4)
Consider what it means to have a steadfast mind. The KJV and NKJV translate verse 3:
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” (Isaiah 26:3)
“Stayed” is the same as “steadfast,” which means the Lord upholds, supports, and sustains us.
Why or how does this happen?
✨ Because we fully trust the Lord, we steadfastly fix our hearts and minds on Jesus.
It’s exactly what Jesus did when He endured the cross on our behalf.
“For the joy set before him he endured the cross…” (Hebrews 12:2).
That joy? Is eternity with you and me!
I don’t know what circumstances are threatening your peace, but I know the One who rules over them. He will rule over yours.
❓In what ways can you focus on Jesus so your trust in Him is firmly established?
#DianneThorntonTX #MiniBibleStudies
#AdventPeace #Advent2024 #ChristmasAdvent #ChristmasAdvent2024 #PeaceNativity
#JesusIsOurPeace #PrinceOfPeace
#NativityScene #NativitySet
How often do we sing songs without paying attention to the lyrics? It’s easy to do, especially with songs we’ve sung many times. When it comes to songs of faith, however, paying attention (even meditating on them) can change our entire perspective. That’s what I’ve done with the beloved Christmas carol, “O Come All Ye Faithful,” which is one of my favorites. Maybe it’s one of yours, too. Surprisingly, it was not included in my Advent devotional.
The hymn is a “modern-day” psalm with a call to worship Jesus Christ in joyful, triumphant praise!
Considering this, we will look at each element of the carol, asking the standard “5Ws and an H” questions (who, what, where, when, why, and how), although not all will not be applicable. Then we will meditate on each portion with Scriptures that support them. This meditation is one you can “sink your teeth into.” It will take a few days to complete!
Throughout this post, I’ve included opportunities for you to pause and meditate on the lyrics and their associated Scriptures. In addition, I developed some beautiful journaling pages with the same journaling prompts you’ll see here. If you’re an email subscriber, you can find these on my Resource Page. (If you’re not a subscriber yet, you can sign up on the Resource entry page.)
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#OComeAllYeFaithful #ChristmasCarol #ComeLetUsAdoreHim #ChristmasDevotional
How often do we sing songs without paying attention to the lyrics? It’s easy to do, especially with songs we’ve sung many times. When it comes to songs of faith, however, paying attention (even meditating on them) can change our entire perspective. That’s what I’ve done with the beloved Christmas carol, “O Come All Ye Faithful,” which is one of my favorites. Maybe it’s one of yours, too. Surprisingly, it was not included in my Advent devotional.
The hymn is a “modern-day” psalm with a call to worship Jesus Christ in joyful, triumphant praise!
Considering this, we will look at each element of the carol, asking the standard “5Ws and an H” questions (who, what, where, when, why, and how), although not all will not be applicable. Then we will meditate on each portion with Scriptures that support them. This meditation is one you can “sink your teeth into.” It will take a few days to complete!
Throughout this post, I’ve included opportunities for you to pause and meditate on the lyrics and their associated Scriptures. In addition, I developed some beautiful journaling pages with the same journaling prompts you’ll see here. If you’re an email subscriber, you can find these on my Resource Page. (If you’re not a subscriber yet, you can sign up on the Resource entry page.)
#DianneThorntonTX #MiniBibleStudies
#OComeAllYeFaithful #ChristmasCarol #ComeLetUsAdoreHim #ChristmasDevotional
Can you feel it? That sense of anticipation? I’ve noticed a shift in our celebration of Christmas in recent years. Since 2020 and the COVID quarantine, people have been putting up their Christmas trees and decorating their homes much earlier than before. I remember that first year so vividly. After putting up our own tree on the Friday after Thanksgiving, I ventured out to Hobby Lobby for a few additional items. The shelves were almost bare! I was shocked!
I get it now. In a world where darkness reigns, we are looking for hope! Anything to shine a light in our hopelessness. Setting up our Christmas trees, decked out in lights and sparklies, is one way we do this.
JESUS came into our darkness with the LIGHT of His LIFE! Because of His perfect life, death, and resurrection, we can have abundant life (fully satisfying) here on earth now, and eternal life with Him in the future.
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” (John 8:12)
#DianneThorntonTX #MiniBibleStudies
#AdventHope #Advent2024 #ChristmasAdvent #ChristmasAdvent2024
#JesusIstheLight #JesusIsTheLightOfTheWorld #LightOfTheWorld
#NativityScene
Can you feel it? That sense of anticipation? I’ve noticed a shift in our celebration of Christmas in recent years. Since 2020 and the COVID quarantine, people have been putting up their Christmas trees and decorating their homes much earlier than before. I remember that first year so vividly. After putting up our own tree on the Friday after Thanksgiving, I ventured out to Hobby Lobby for a few additional items. The shelves were almost bare! I was shocked!
I get it now. In a world where darkness reigns, we are looking for hope! Anything to shine a light in our hopelessness. Setting up our Christmas trees, decked out in lights and sparklies, is one way we do this.
JESUS came into our darkness with the LIGHT of His LIFE! Because of His perfect life, death, and resurrection, we can have abundant life (fully satisfying) here on earth now, and eternal life with Him in the future.
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” (John 8:12)
#DianneThorntonTX #MiniBibleStudies
#AdventHope #Advent2024 #ChristmasAdvent #ChristmasAdvent2024
#JesusIstheLight #JesusIsTheLightOfTheWorld #LightOfTheWorld
#NativityScene
Good Morning! And Happy LAUNCH DAY to my new devotional. UNWRAPPING THE BEST GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: The Advent Promises of Our Faithful God is available today on Amazon!! Woohoo! A Big THANKS to each of you who helped spread the word about its release.
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#BestGiftsAdventDevo #AdventDevotional #AdventDevotions #AdventHope #AdventPeace #AdventJoy #AdventLove #JesusIsTheBestGift #olittletownofbethlehem
#ChristmasAdvent #ChristmasInTheWord #ChristmasDevo #ChristmasDevotional
Good Morning! And Happy LAUNCH DAY to my new devotional. UNWRAPPING THE BEST GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: The Advent Promises of Our Faithful God is available today on Amazon!! Woohoo! A Big THANKS to each of you who helped spread the word about its release.
#DianneThorntonTX #MiniBibleStudies #FaithfulFollowers
#BestGiftsAdventDevo #AdventDevotional #AdventDevotions #AdventHope #AdventPeace #AdventJoy #AdventLove #JesusIsTheBestGift #olittletownofbethlehem
#ChristmasAdvent #ChristmasInTheWord #ChristmasDevo #ChristmasDevotional
Hey Friends!! It’s getting close! October 22 will be here before you know it and with it, the release of my Advent devotional. UNWRAPPING THE BEST GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: The Advent Promises of Our Faithful God.
Jesus the Son is the perfect Gift. God the Father is the perfect Giver. He knew exactly what we needed, and it was His joy to give it.
This year, open God’s best gifts for you.
♥️💚🎄🎁💚♥️
You can learn more at the link in my bio.
#DianneThorntonTX #DianneMicroBlog #MiniBibleStudies #FaithfulFollowers
#BestGiftsAdventDevo #ChristmasAdvent #AdventDevotional #AdventDevotions #AdventHope #AdventPeace #AdventJoy #AdventLove
#ChristmasAdvent #ChristmasInTheWord #ChristmasDevo #ChristmasDevotional #OHolyNight #Emmanuel #Immanuel #ChristmasAdvent2024 #Advent2024 #AdventDevotional #AdventBibleStudy
Hey Friends!! It’s getting close! October 22 will be here before you know it and with it, the release of my Advent devotional. UNWRAPPING THE BEST GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: The Advent Promises of Our Faithful God.
Jesus the Son is the perfect Gift. God the Father is the perfect Giver. He knew exactly what we needed, and it was His joy to give it.
This year, open God’s best gifts for you.
♥️💚🎄🎁💚♥️
You can learn more at the link in my bio.
#DianneThorntonTX #DianneMicroBlog #MiniBibleStudies #FaithfulFollowers
#BestGiftsAdventDevo #ChristmasAdvent #AdventDevotional #AdventDevotions #AdventHope #AdventPeace #AdventJoy #AdventLove
#ChristmasAdvent #ChristmasInTheWord #ChristmasDevo #ChristmasDevotional #OHolyNight #Emmanuel #Immanuel #ChristmasAdvent2024 #Advent2024 #AdventDevotional #AdventBibleStudy
I don’t know about you, but when I read (or hear) words like “But as for you,” I sit up and listen. Even though I’m well past my youth, I still hear my mom or dad issuing those words. Typically, regarding some infraction. Someone else did something wrong, and maybe I got caught in the middle. They wanted to make sure I knew what was expected.
These words in 2 Chronicle 15:7 were an encouragement to King Asa.
“But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” (2 Chronicles 15:7)
Asa was a good king who led Judah to forsake foreign gods and to serve the One true God. In the process of clearing the land of foreign idols and such, the prophet Azariah encouraged Asa with these words. They were not intended to chide him, but to encourage him in the good work he was doing. I’m sure the work was exhausting physically and mentally, and he needed to know from God saw and approved.
I’m coming off of several weeks of intense work as I prepare to release a new advent devotional. (It will be available on October 22!) The writing and design work is complete, but there is much left to prepare for launch. I came across this verse in my daily reading and was so encouraged by it.
I don’t know what “work” God has you in the middle of. But know this: He wants you to be strong and press on. You will receive a reward for your hard work.
#DianneThorntonTX #DianneMicroBlog #MiniBibleStudies #FaithfulFollowers
#StandingFirmBibleStudy #ArmorOfGod🗡🛡#CharacterOfChrist #WholeArmorOfGod #StandFirmInYourFaith #NamesOfGod
#BestGiftsAdventDevo #ChristmasAdvent #AdventDevotional #AdventDevotions #AdventHope #AdventPeace #AdventJoy #AdventLove
#2Chron15
I don’t know about you, but when I read (or hear) words like “But as for you,” I sit up and listen. Even though I’m well past my youth, I still hear my mom or dad issuing those words. Typically, regarding some infraction. Someone else did something wrong, and maybe I got caught in the middle. They wanted to make sure I knew what was expected.
These words in 2 Chronicle 15:7 were an encouragement to King Asa.
“But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” (2 Chronicles 15:7)
Asa was a good king who led Judah to forsake foreign gods and to serve the One true God. In the process of clearing the land of foreign idols and such, the prophet Azariah encouraged Asa with these words. They were not intended to chide him, but to encourage him in the good work he was doing. I’m sure the work was exhausting physically and mentally, and he needed to know from God saw and approved.
I’m coming off of several weeks of intense work as I prepare to release a new advent devotional. (It will be available on October 22!) The writing and design work is complete, but there is much left to prepare for launch. I came across this verse in my daily reading and was so encouraged by it.
I don’t know what “work” God has you in the middle of. But know this: He wants you to be strong and press on. You will receive a reward for your hard work.
#DianneThorntonTX #DianneMicroBlog #MiniBibleStudies #FaithfulFollowers
#StandingFirmBibleStudy #ArmorOfGod🗡🛡#CharacterOfChrist #WholeArmorOfGod #StandFirmInYourFaith #NamesOfGod
#BestGiftsAdventDevo #ChristmasAdvent #AdventDevotional #AdventDevotions #AdventHope #AdventPeace #AdventJoy #AdventLove
#2Chron15
A.W. Tozer said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” He continues, “For this reason the gravest question before the Church is always God Himself, and the most portentous fact about any man is not what he at a given time may say or do, but what he in his deep heart conceives God to be like … Always the most revealing thing about the Church is her idea of God, just as her most significant message is what she says about Him or leaves unsaid, for her silence is often more eloquent than her speech.”
I would add that this includes how we view God’s Word, for God reveals Himself through His Word.
If we have a low view of God and His Word, we will not heed His instructions.
Psalm 19, very much a “sister-psalm” to Psalm 119 is the focus of my new Mini Bible Study. In 5 days, we will see God’s glory on display and, as a result, learn how He wants us to live.
#DianneThorntonTX #DianneMicroBlog #MiniBibleStudies #FaithfulFollowers
#StandingFirmBibleStudy #ArmorOfGod🗡🛡
#Psalm19 #MorePreciousThanGold #GodsGlory
A.W. Tozer said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” He continues, “For this reason the gravest question before the Church is always God Himself, and the most portentous fact about any man is not what he at a given time may say or do, but what he in his deep heart conceives God to be like … Always the most revealing thing about the Church is her idea of God, just as her most significant message is what she says about Him or leaves unsaid, for her silence is often more eloquent than her speech.”
I would add that this includes how we view God’s Word, for God reveals Himself through His Word.
If we have a low view of God and His Word, we will not heed His instructions.
Psalm 19, very much a “sister-psalm” to Psalm 119 is the focus of my new Mini Bible Study. In 5 days, we will see God’s glory on display and, as a result, learn how He wants us to live.
#DianneThorntonTX #DianneMicroBlog #MiniBibleStudies #FaithfulFollowers
#StandingFirmBibleStudy #ArmorOfGod🗡🛡
#Psalm19 #MorePreciousThanGold #GodsGlory
Good Morning, Friends! I`ve had a lot on my mind, lately. Especially the concept of "God`s Blessing." I hear the phrase, "I`m blessed!" casually quoted, without really understanding what it means, at least so I think. And our social media streams are saturated with influencers encouraging us to take their course to "experience all of God`s blessing." Courses are good and necessary. But God`s blessing is so much more than what we can hold in our hands or the success of our business. New post on the blog today.
#DianneThorntonTX #DianneMicroBlog #MiniBibleStudies #FaithfulFollowers
#StandingFirmBibleStudy #ArmorOfGod🗡🛡#CharacterOfChrist #PrayerIsAWeapon #WholeArmorOfGod #Ephesians610 #StandFirmInYourFaith #BeStrongInTheLord #NamesOfGod #ArmorOfGodStudy
#GodsBlessing #BlessedByGod #TheLordBlessYouAndKeepYou
Good Morning, Friends! I`ve had a lot on my mind, lately. Especially the concept of "God`s Blessing." I hear the phrase, "I`m blessed!" casually quoted, without really understanding what it means, at least so I think. And our social media streams are saturated with influencers encouraging us to take their course to "experience all of God`s blessing." Courses are good and necessary. But God`s blessing is so much more than what we can hold in our hands or the success of our business. New post on the blog today.
#DianneThorntonTX #DianneMicroBlog #MiniBibleStudies #FaithfulFollowers
#StandingFirmBibleStudy #ArmorOfGod🗡🛡#CharacterOfChrist #PrayerIsAWeapon #WholeArmorOfGod #Ephesians610 #StandFirmInYourFaith #BeStrongInTheLord #NamesOfGod #ArmorOfGodStudy
#GodsBlessing #BlessedByGod #TheLordBlessYouAndKeepYou
Do you ever wonder what the difference is between praise, thanksgiving, and worship? For a seasoned believer, it may seem like an easy question to answer—until someone asks you! We had this experience recently in our small group. I had an answer to give, but part of me wondered if I really had it right. So I embarked on my own study and learned so much, which always happens when we dive into God’s Word. The result, of course, is a blog post. 😊
As I neared completion, I decided to create a couple of treats. Some free journaling pages and bookmarks, and a new 5-Day Mini Bible Study, which is now in my Etsy shop. Links are included in the post.
I bet when you read this you’ll discover some new things! Check the link in my bio to read the latest blog post!
#DianneThorntonTX #DianneMicroBlog #MiniBibleStudies #FaithfulFollowers #StandingFirmBibleStudy
#ReadingTheWord #EveryDayWithJesus #BibleAndCoffee #QuietTimeWithJesus #BibleBlog #BibleQuotesOfTheDay #FixYourEyesOnJesus #ReadTheBibleDaily #ScriptureDaily #JesusChick #StudyTheBible #GodsWisdom #BibleStudies #GodIsEnough #MorningDevo #WordOfLife #BibleScriptures #WordBeforeWorld #Devotions #JesusFollower
#TheBookOfPsalms #PraiseAndThanksgiving #PraiseAndWorship #WorshipLife
Do you ever wonder what the difference is between praise, thanksgiving, and worship? For a seasoned believer, it may seem like an easy question to answer—until someone asks you! We had this experience recently in our small group. I had an answer to give, but part of me wondered if I really had it right. So I embarked on my own study and learned so much, which always happens when we dive into God’s Word. The result, of course, is a blog post. 😊
As I neared completion, I decided to create a couple of treats. Some free journaling pages and bookmarks, and a new 5-Day Mini Bible Study, which is now in my Etsy shop. Links are included in the post.
I bet when you read this you’ll discover some new things! Check the link in my bio to read the latest blog post!
#DianneThorntonTX #DianneMicroBlog #MiniBibleStudies #FaithfulFollowers #StandingFirmBibleStudy
#ReadingTheWord #EveryDayWithJesus #BibleAndCoffee #QuietTimeWithJesus #BibleBlog #BibleQuotesOfTheDay #FixYourEyesOnJesus #ReadTheBibleDaily #ScriptureDaily #JesusChick #StudyTheBible #GodsWisdom #BibleStudies #GodIsEnough #MorningDevo #WordOfLife #BibleScriptures #WordBeforeWorld #Devotions #JesusFollower
#TheBookOfPsalms #PraiseAndThanksgiving #PraiseAndWorship #WorshipLife