Bethlehem Blessing

When I began my walk with Jesus, I didn’t really know how to pray. I didn’t know I needed to pray and not to doubt that Jesus would answer me.

The Bible verse that speaks about the above, is James 1:6. It reads, “But when you pray, you must believe and not doubt at all. Whoever doubts is like a wave in the sea that is driven and blown about by the wind.” The Good News Translation Bible (GNT).

At times I might find it challenging to believe prayers will be answered, yet I have discovered it is best to have faith.

What lies ahead at this current time seems like an impossible problem. On the surface it looks as if the situation will remain as it is. However, I am believing, with no doubts. If an evil one tries to enter my mind with a factor of disbelief, I will quickly say a prayer asking the Lord to remove the evil in me,

I then, will immediately feel positive about whatever I have prayed about the evil disappearing, and about the other prayers I have petitioned for with Jesus.

I do know that what we think about and what we believe, is what becomes our reality eventually. So, when I pray, I am having faith and focusing on what Jesus says. He answers my prayers and reality, for me is an “all-is-well,” gift from the Lord.

Thank you for reading.

I love you,

Lisa / Soon to be Lisa DeWitt

For many years, I looked to people to help me. While I relied on men, and not the Lord, I became disappointed. At first, I kept trying to seek out those who seemed like they were nice and decent. Often, true intensions shown through them like yellow fish in a net. Other times, it was more difficult to see what their smiling faces meant.

After I discovered that not everything, like good manners, and fancy clothes mattered, I was glad that I had learned to trust in Jesus. He does not lie or represent himself as something he’s not. He does not wear masks. He speaks the truth.

When I pray to Jesus, I know he will do what is right.

In the Bible verse Psalm 118:8 it reads, “It is better to trust in the Lord than to depend on people.”

Someone I counted on, believed in and trusted answered me with one lie after another when they were trying to convince me they were a good person. I did not laugh, but it was funny. Not “Ha, Ha,” funny, but odd, I thought at least they might be honest when it came to trying to win me over to their side of things; it was as if they thought I were dense, stupid, or just plain out of it.

During the above conversation I longed for the kind of goodness Jesus puts forth– for everything he stands for. But no matter who thinks they’re God, or who thinks they’re in charge of things, there is only one God, and that is Jesus.

It doesn’t matter what kind of a show anyone puts on, I will always pray to Jesus, and wait for the Holy Spirit to let me know about someone in the future.

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I love you,

Lisa / Soon to Be Lisa DeWitt

After I escaped a situation that interfered with my job, I began to get excited about making things happen. About doing the work I am called to do by Jesus.

I had so many other responsibilities I was exhausted, burnt out, and unable to conduct the business of the business I had started.

I had to tell my accountant that I didn’t need him for business tax season because I didn’t earn any money last year.

It was embarrassing. I knew something was wrong with that picture, or rather, the state of things.

When I thought about it–the lack of doing business, that is, I felt like I had failed. Yet it was not of my own doing. I had other people taking advantage of me, using me, and dumping on me.

It took me six attempts at freeing myself of this unjust situation. but, finally, I succeeded.

Peace came over me almost immediately. First, I began writing these blogs.

My job in this world is to advance the gospel— to share Bible verses and tell my stories to help others understand what Jesus’ words mean.

I also paint Christian art and sing Christian songs. I am thrilled to do this. It’s like someone gave me a set of finger paints, some number two pencils, and took me back to grade school music class. Everything I do is like play.

The Bible verse John 15:16 speaks about all of us bearing fruit. We work, produce, and earn.

John 15:16 reads “You did not choose me, I chose you and appointed you to go and bear much fruit, the kind of fruit that endures. And so the Father will give you whatever you ask of him in my name.” The Good News Translation Bible (GNT).

Thank you for reading.

I love you,

Lisa/ Soon to be Lisa DeWitt

I needed hope and to believe that I have a future.

When I go to bed at night now, on someone’s love seat, I hold my teddy bear. I always hold him at night, but lately I am holding on tighter. I am in a position of transition. I am in the middle of something a bit confusing and a lot frustrating.

I don’t know where, how, or when things will happen in my future. However, I am blessed to know the why. My purpose in this life is to advance the gospel. I know that for sure. The rest is up to Jesus.

I am not sure how I will support myself until I begin earning with the business I am starting. I do have hope, though. It is because Jeremiah 29:11 reads, “I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster, plans to bring about the future you hope for.” The Good News Translation Bible (GNT)>

While the events in my life seem problematic, I am hopeful because of the above verse. And I can see that the Lord, Jesus, has bestowed his abundant grace upon me. He sent me a beautiful soul, a person who’s a real estate broker. The person had been in the same situation I am in, not too long ago. Empathy from this God-delivered saint showered me with loving kindness, reassured me, and has a plan to help me.

After talking about what is on my doorstep, I regained my vitality, my lively spirit, and I smiled for the first time in a while. I got cleaned up, put on makeup, and did some work.

What’s in the Bible is true. The promises of the Lord are encouraging, and I can depend on them. I believe in Jesus and what he says.

Thank you for reading.

I love you,

Lisa/ Soon to be Lisa DeWitt

I was trying to be organized and make sure I wouldn’t lose the cord to my new computer. So, I pulled out a large plastic bag, labeled it, and put the cord inside and zipped it up. I didn’t put the computer in my briefcase, though.

The next time I wanted to use the computer, I found it leaning against a wall, with the cord nowhere in sight. I began to think someone had done something with it. I had a friendly relationship with the person I thought might have taken it.

I guess I got a little ticked off. Because I felt it was the last straw, so to speak. I had had it. Things had not been going well with this person in the last little while. So, even though I know they didn’t take the cord, I am glad I thought they did. At the time of the misunderstanding, I was not grateful. And I did not thank Jesus.

I had read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:18 about a year ago, When I did, I thought, why would I thank the Lord for something that I believe is not good?

1 Thessalonians 5:18 reads, “be thankful in all circumstances. This is what God wants from you in your life in union with Christ Jesus.” The Good News Translation Bible (GNT).

It wasn’t until about a week after the cord went missing that I became thankful.

The Bible verse Romans 8:28 reads, “We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose.” The Good News Translation Bible (GNT).

The above verse became true for me. The missing cord was a catalyst. It prompted me to start working on my creative business. I launched my website about eight months ago and have only just begun to do the work necessary for it.

I am doing my job, having fun with it, and loving it.

Thank you for reading.

I love you,

Lisa Brown/ Soon to be Lisa DeWitt

On a dreary and rainy day, I found myself with my bags packed and nowhere to go. I didn’t have a car, and I thought no one could help. I was homeless, confused, and not my optimistic self.

I stood in a lobby somewhere with people all around me. I had been speaking to someone who lived hundreds of miles away, on the phone. They couldn’t help me. I was lost with no hope of ever belonging somewhere again.

I felt the world was against me, and I was afraid, wet from the rain, and I didn’t know what to do.

The person on the phone with me suggested I call the only person who might be able to help me. I had been feeling that they wouldn’t offer help because I had asked multiple times before. I pushed the numbers on the keyboard, thinking I’d be sleeping on a park bench in the storm.

When the angel that Jesus sent for me answered, I asked for assistance. She said, “Yes, come on over.” Tears streamed down, making my glasses slip. The relief I felt was clouded by the fear that had overwhelmed me moments before.

Once I settled down in the woman’s home, I pulled out my Bible and my iPad. Next, I asked google for a Bible verse about “hope.”

Google gave me Jeremiah 29:11. It reads, “I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster, plans to bring about the future you hope for.” The Good News Translation Bible (GNT),

Since then, I have discovered the hope and prosperity Jesus spoke of. I am going to move into my new home shortly. I will have a place to house my art studio, music studio, and writing office.

Jesus means what he says in the Bible. It’s good to believe in him.

I am holding on to the Lord’s hand as I wait.

Thank you for reading.

I love you,

Lisa Brown/ Soon to be Lisa DeWitt.