other's hearts are also holy ground

"Learn to listen to Me even while you are listening to others. As they open up their souls to your scrutiny, you are on holy ground. You need the help of My Spirit to respond appropriately. Ask Him to think through you, live through you, love through you."

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

Exodus 3:5 Then He said, "Do not come near here; remove your sandals from your feet for the place that you are standing is holy ground."

I Corinthians 6:19 or do you knot know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own.

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I have know that the Holy Spirit lives in those who have accepted Christ as the Savior and that makes us the temple of God. I have never thought about when Christians open their hearts to you that you are standing on holy ground. I am to know that I am in the presence of God and respond accordingly: with awe, respect, and love. Today let me recognize holy places in others.

one thousand gifts

258. gentle rain in the middle of the night

259. relief from a migraine

260. clean floors

261. holy ground in my heart and the heart of others

I am with you

"I am with you. I am with you. I am with you. Heaven's bells continually peal with that promise of My Presence. Some people never hear those bells because their minds are earthbound and their hearts are closed to Me. Others hear the bells only once or twice in their lifetime, in rare moments of seeking Me above all else. My desire is that My "sheep" hear My voice continually, for I am the ever-present Shepherd." Jesus Calling

John 10:14 I am the good Shepherd and I know My own and My own know Me.

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God is continually calling to all of us, "I am with you." How often do I hear Him?

one thousand gifts

256. Mexican food with Andy, Kelly, Amelia, and Tom

257. a Sunday afternoon nap when I am tired, sore, and cold

Omniscient God

"Linger in my Presence a while. Rein in your impulses to plunge into the day's activities. Beginning your day alone with Me is essential preparation for success... Only I know what will happen to you this day. If you are not adequately equipped for the journey, you will grow weary and lose heart. Relax with Me while I ready you for action." Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Hebrews 12:3 For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you may not grow weary and lose heart.

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Only God knows what will happen to you this day. God is omniscient and eternal. He has already seen the beginning and the end of our time here on earth. Why would I ever want to exclude God when I am planning what to do?

one thousand gifts

254. safe travel to and from Illinois

255. finding a good home for CoCoa that reunites her with Bubbi (Papi) and Rocco!