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Thy will be done

woman looking out window

woman looking out window

This morning I was going to the dollar store and heard the beautiful song by Hillary Song, Thy Will, on K-Love radio station. The instruments are just incredible. 

It struck me because right now I’m going through some emotional storms:

  • My deeply troubled marriage;
  • Our uncertain rental house situation (the landlord is selling the house, and we’re not sure where we’re going to live yet);
  • Financial problems that seem to have no end in sight;
  • Our grown kids’ various struggles;
  • Many questions about exactly what God is doing in my life right now. 

I parked our car and just listened to the song, worshipping and praying.

Then when I came out of the store, Third Day’s song I need a miracle was playing.

I prayed,  “Yes, God, right now I need a couple of miracles!”

The Holy Spirit spoke to my heart and whispered, “You are the miracle.”

It took me aback, but this is so true. God has done amazing, miraculous things in my life. 

Jesus is my Lord, Savior, Healer, Deliverer, Strength, Strong Tower, Rock, Best Friend, Husband, Mighty God and King. I give Him all the glory for what He’s done in my life. 

I know God is El Roi, and He sees me. (Genesis 16:13). He has goodness in store for me. (Jeremiah 29:11) It’s hard to count it all joy, and I’m distracted by the noise in my life. But He wants to use me in miraculous ways for HIS glory. I need to just trust Him, because God is faithful. 

Below are some of the lyrics to Thy Will, that really blessed me.

Yes, Lord, Thy will be done in my life. 

 

Part of Thy Will Lyrics

…Somehow I ended up here

I don’t wanna’ think

I may never understand

that my broken heart

may be part of Your plan…

I know you’re good But this don’t feel good right now

And I know you think Of things I could never think about

It’s hard to count it all joy

Distracted by the noise

Just trying to make sense Of all your promises

Sometimes I gotta stop

Remember that you’re God And I am not

So Thy will be done Thy will be done Thy will be done

Like a child on my knees all that comes to me is

Thy will be done Thy will be done Thy will

I know you see me

I know you hear me,

Lord Your plans are for me

Goodness you have in store

I know you hear me

I know you see me,

Lord Your plans are for me

Goodness you have in store

So Thy will be done Thy will be done.

 

Third Day Video: I need a miracle.

June 11, 2016 by
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In the chaos, be still

couple holding hands

Right now there’s a lot going on in our family:

  • marriage conflicts for us and our middle daughter and her husband;
  • all of our family’s financial problems;
  • Ray’s daily back, knee and joint pain, but still having to work to provide;
  • uncertainty what’s going to happen after Ray’s and my rental house lease ends April 30–where we’ll live;
  • lots of questions about my online business and exactly what it is that God is wanting me to do;
  • our youngest daughter Leah looking for her first job;
  • just daily life stuff (etcetera!).

We know that as Christians, we have an enemy, Satan, whose job is to kill, steal, and destroy. To cause as much destruction, distraction, and chaos as possible in our lives. 

In the chaos, be still.

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“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”–Psalm 46:10, ESV

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Walking With God

To learn more about being still and listening to God, check out my eBook on prayer, Walking With God.

April 11, 2016 by
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Free marriage video series

Unhappy couple

Unhappy couple

Do you have a troubled marriage? Are you on the verge of separation or divorce? Or do you feel like running away?

I understand! My husband Ray and I will be married for 23 years on April 11, 2016. We have been through the fire in our marriage. It’s been REALLY hard! But by God’s grace we are still together.

My husband Ray and me

My husband Ray and me

This week I’ve created a FREE MARRIAGE VIDEO SERIES at my Facebook business page here. 

You can also view each of the videos on my YouTube channel here.

This video training comes from the content in my new book, Stained Glass & Marriage: Reflections of Light & Hope by an Imperfect Wife.

This book In PRINT at: https://www.createspace.com/6099550

This book In PRINT at: https://www.createspace.com/6099550

This book is available for sale as an ebook at Amazon here, an eBook at Barnes & Noble here, and in PRINT (physical copy) here.

If you don’t have a Kindle or Kindle Fire, you can download the Kindle app free of charge here to read on your PC, iPad, or iPod. You can also get the Kindle app for your smart phone here. I have it on both my laptop and my iPhone to read eBooks before I sleep at night. You can download Kindle to read on your Mac here. 

This book shares about the hard times Ray and I have gone through in our marriage, and compares marriage to the traditional art of making stained glass windows. God wants your marriage to be a beautiful reflection of Christ the Bridegroom and His spotless, radiant Bride, the Church.

The topics include:

  • sex
  • adultery
  • pornography
  • financial crises, including bankruptcy and foreclosure
  • communication
  • and much more. 

Free Marriage Video Series

The first marriage series video can be viewed on my Facebook business page.

Just scroll down the page, and be sure to “like” it while you’re there and share with your family and friends.

Below are the rest of the 5 free marriage videos (6 videos in all), listed separately with their topic:

Video #2: Don’t give up!  https://youtu.be/nN550-C1rOE

Video #3: Do you fight with your spouse? 3 Tips How NOT to! https://youtu.be/d-MnKpt-Roo

Video #4: Communication with your spouse:  https://youtu.be/r2sZSSX1n_U

Video #5: Money, money, money! https://youtu.be/Fi2ig4Fbhhs

Video #6: “Sex is always the answer!” https://youtu.be/6ybrOQJXxrs

What problems are you facing or have you gone through in your marriage? Leave your comments below.

Be sure to share with your family, friends, and peers about this new book and video series here at BethJones.net. 

This book is available for sale as an ebook at Amazon here an eBook at Barnes & Noble here, and in PRINT (physical copy) here.

April 1, 2016 by