Posted on June 6, 2026 by Simply Jessica

SELF ASSESSMENT JOURNEY

There are some things/struggles/crooked-pathness things God just smooth delivered me from. Then there are those things where my cat that had nine lives but now has received eternal life (inside joke with me and one of my kids). But what it means to me is over the years there have been things in my life that God has brought me out of over and over again and I still struggle. BUT I am cognizant of the fact that my cat could have an earthly death and be absent from the body and present with the Lord.

I have to remember that God has no obligation to keep giving me chances although in my life He has. But I have to choose to stop “sowing to the flesh” (doing things that have no value less known eternal value)….

“One of the men lying there had been sick for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him and knew he had been ill for a long time, he asked him, “Would you like to get well?” … Jesus told him, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!” Instantly, the man was healed! He rolled up his sleeping mat and began walking! … “Now you are well; so stop sinning, or something even worse may happen to you.”

‭‭EXCERPTS FROM John‬ ‭5‬:‭5‬-‭614‬

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Simply Jessica

He Lifts Me Up When I’m Drowning

Matthew 14:28-31 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”

I bought this picture and hung it in my wall to remind me of some things. There are times where I trust what Jesus can do and literally experience a walking on water feeling. I feel victorious at that moment and can accomplish anything. BUT there are those times when I look at the circumstances rather than keeping my eyes on the One who bid me to come and walk in my purpose, and fear sets in. It’s at those times I start to “sink” and give in to the fear my eyes are at the time focused on. And here is another BUT… I never stay there thanks to God’s love and the Holy Spirit and I cry out … sometimes literally crying at the same time … and I seek His face and ask for His help and He never fails to pull me out of the muck and mire of my fear. THAT’s why I trust Him. Selah

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Simply Jessica

Lessons From God’s Word

God Will NOT give up on His Plans for Our Lives!

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:3-6

God will perfect all that he has purposed for us. Satan can’t stop it. Haters can’t block it. Our own unbelief may bring some roadblocks, but at the end of the day, even we can’t stop that which God has planned for us. That, my friends, is a really good reason not to worry.

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Posted on July 22, 2024 by Simply Jessica

God Honors and Loves Us!

For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I gave Egypt, Ethiopia, and Seba as a ransom for your freedom. Others died that you might live. I traded their lives for yours because you are precious to me. You are honored, and I love you. (Isaiah 43:3-4)

It’s real easy to get selfish and forget all about Israel when reading some of the passages regarding how God took care of them, fought for them, provided for them and proved over and over His sovereignty and love.

I cannot say that whole nations have died so that I might live, although that is true for Israel. But I can say that all the saints of old paved the way that I may live in freedom knowing Jesus! They looked forward to His coming! Think of all they endured to pave the way so that we could speak freely about our Savior. But most of all, Jesus died that you and I might live.

Why did He do it? The answer is the same s it was for Israel: Because we are precious to God, He has already honored us and He loves us!

Thank you Lord for valuing our lives! We are eternally grateful

Simply Jessica

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Simply Jessica

Good Reasons to Not Worry!

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There is not ever a time that my connection to God is lost. There have been no “dropped calls” on His watch. My prayers always get through and trust me when I tell you He answers. I am securely in His presence – ALWAYS!

Knowing how intimately He is involved in my life is a good reason for me to not worry!

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Posted on July 18, 2024 by Simply Jessica

WE WILL NOT BE CONSUMED!

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But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God… Isaiah 43:1-2

Some of us go through things that are very deep and we at times experience great trouble. Rivers of difficulty. Dare I say oceans of difficulty with big, crashing waves? Or those times when you have circumstances equal to a three-alarm fire? However, we can take comfort in knowing no matter how big the waves are or how hot things get, we will not drown and we won’t be burned up. Jesus is our lifeguard and our personal firefighter. We have His word. We are His! NEVER FEAR!

Simply Jessica

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Simply Jessica

OUR LIVES IN GOD’S HAND!

“Can a woman forget her nursing child, And not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, Yet I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; Your walls are continually before Me.” (Isaiah 49:15-16 NKJ)

Lord, thank you so much for your love and faithfulness towards us! You compare our relationship to you with that of a mother and her child. Even IF some people had a mother who did forget them, You make it very clear that YOU ARE VERY DIFFERENT.. YOU WILL NOT FORGET US. We are of constant concern to You! Praise your holy name!

Simply Jessica

Posted on July 16, 2024July 17, 2024 by Simply Jessica

Lessons From Wonder Woman

I watched the 2017 version (I think) of Wonder Woman for the first time recently. Some thoughts ran through my mind as I observed Diana (Wonder Woman) and Steve’s relationship.

The first and foremost thing that occurred to me was that sometimes people really don’t know the power and strength we have.

Steve had no clue that he was in the presence of a woman who was like none other. He just saw a “woman”. She was a woman but not just any woman. It was noble of him to try to shield her from the war that was occurring. What he didn’t know was that she was extraordinarily equipped with supernatural armor. She was born a warrior. But even more important, Diana KNEW her strengths, but she also knew her weaknesses. Below are a few lessons I took away from watching the movie:

For women: (1) Know your worth; (2) own your intelligence; (3) don’t be afraid to let him help you when needed because, in the words of a poem one of my close friends wrote, “you’re not that strong alone”; (4) when life knocks you down, know you’re GONNA GET BACK UP; (5) open your heart to love.

For men: (1) Don’t be intimidated by her intelligence or her strength; (2) let her know the world needs her and the gifts she has to offer; (3) open your heart to love; (4) encourage her by letting her know the depth and joy she has added to your life (5) DON’T BE AFRAID TO LET GO AND TRUST A BIGGER PLAN!

Not as an aside or less important, but I wanted to share the Scripture that kept running through my mind: Ephesians 6:10-18. LET’S STAY ARMORED UP MY FRIENDS!

Simply Jessica

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Simply Jessica