Here is a challenge. When you wake up each day, hold your breath until it’s uncomfortable. Then breathe again and thank God because He is the one who gives you your breath each day. He gives us life. It’s His to give and His to take away. Here are a few scriptures for your reference. …
Author: Jacqueline Vilardo
My joy is talking and writing about the One I love, Jesus. Telling of His amazing ways!
True Freedom
Good morning, and Happy Independence Day to you and your loved ones. When I began this Journal Blog it was specifically to share with others what God has done and is doing in my life and to hopefully encourage others as well. Here is yet another beautiful gift He has given me and I want …
Breakfast by the Sea
Do you realize that everything we see and do here will be a million times better in the afterlife? That is, if we have Christ as our Lord and Saviour and if He is the One guiding our decisions in this life! I’ve always been amazed at the stories of what Jesus did after He …
Discouragement, you’re not welcomed!
Hello Friends, I hope this little devotional will lift you up. The image above is sadly accurate. Discouragement is like a dark cloud that settles over our minds. It causes us to look back and we usually hear things like, "I should have/I could have," or "Why did or didn't I do this or that." It’s …
With A Heavy Heart
With a sad heart today, I’m praying for God's comfort. My heart is broken for my childhood friend Bizzy (Elizabeth), who this very moment is walking through the valley of the shadow of death. I cannot take this cross from her. All I can do is offer my prayers and hope for that better place, …
Brand spanking new
Good morning! My dream car Who doesn’t like new? I guess there are those who only like antiques and such, but I think most really enjoy the new! The new smell in that new car, a new house, new job, new sneakers! I’m happy to report a great victory for a nephew of mine. He’s …
Suffer the little children…
Last Sunday was cold and windy. As I was looking out the window, I began to write about what was in my heart... As the day moves on and the evening is approaching, the wind is picking up and I can hear my chimes getting louder. The clouds were darker earlier with some snow falling, …
“But, I have prayed for you.”
Hello, on this rainy Saturday morning. I pray all is well with you and that your prayers are being answered. I wanted to share a quick testimony. As I was washing my dishes the other day, I was thinking about the scripture when Jesus said to Peter, “But, I have prayed for you.” ““Simon, …
Construction Site
The other night I had a dream about a Construction site with houses in the process of being built. You know, half done. In the dream, my landlord was frustrated because he had to stop building temporarily. When I walked into this one house, I started to throw soft squishy balls into each room. Don't …
Believe it or not…
View from outside my window Good morning and Happy New Year ☃️ As the snow falls and covers all things, my prayer today is that all things fresh and new will cover every person dear to me this year. Not just to the loved ones in my life but to all people! May all sicknesses …
Jackie's Journaling Journey 