Your sufferings qualify you to be used of God–
For His purposes and His glory on this earth’s sod
By faith we are looking for a heavenly city
Be courageous, advance, don’t sink into self-pity

There is a hall of heroes in heaven up above
Of those who persevered in faith, hope, and love
Through many trials and deeds, they did overcome 
Surrendered to God so they could, like Him, become

The world is not worthy of those who lived like this
Against all hope they believed what God promised
Set your hearts to follow truth so you won’t succumb
Untold heavenly rewards wait for those who overcome

Debbie Furey
January 8, 2023

Hebrews 11:32-40 – “And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies. 35 Women received back their dead, raised to life again. There were others who were tortured, refusing to be released so that they might gain an even better resurrection. 36 Some faced jeers and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were put to death by stoning; they were sawed in two; they were killed by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated— 38 the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, living in caves and in holes in the ground.
39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, 40 since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.”

1 John 3:2 – “Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.”

Hebrews 11, 12
1 John 3

The spirit of Jezebel has no hold over me
I choose to walk in holiness and in purity
All who follow her ways and end up in her sinful bed
Will find out they have chosen the pathway of the dead

Many are the victims Jezebel has since brought down
Her slain are a mighty throng, many men of great renown
Does not wisdom call out on the heights along the way?
“Come, gain understanding for I have much to say”

Choose wisdom’s instructions instead of silver and gold
The fear of the Lord is the path to wisdom's stronghold
Take her hand and let her guide you along wisdom’s way
Her words of truth lead to life and never-ending day 

Debbie Furey,
December 1, 2022

Proverbs 5:5 – “Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave.”

Proverbs 7:25-27 – “Do not let your heart turn to her ways or stray into her paths. 26 Many are the victims she has brought down; her slain are a mighty throng. 27 Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death.”

Proverbs 9:10 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

Revelation 2:18-29
Proverbs 5, 7, 8

No earthly treasure can compare
God’s only Son He did not spare
He paid our price with His own blood
To counter our accuser’s flood

No dollar amount could pay the price
Only innocent blood would suffice
To pay the debt of Adam’s sin
God’s Son was sent to die and win

Since we know God loves us so
Our obedience we owe
That is how we show our love
To the One who reigns above

Debbie Furey
November 18, 2022

Romans 8:31-32 – “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”

John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

John 15:9-10 – “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.”

Romans 8:28-39
John 3:16-21, 15:9-17

Lord, reach into the deepest part of me
Pull out anything that is offensive to Thee
Search the deepest caverns of my soul
Pour in Your oil and make me whole

The human heart is so wicked, who can tell?
It has been that way since Adam fell
We see others failings, but ignore our own
Then end up reaping the seeds we have sown

Ignite the oil You have poured into me
In the midst of the darkness, I will shine brightly
Thick darkness will flee as Your glory falls down
As I live faithfully to declare Your renown

Debbie Furey
November 10, 2022

Isaiah 60:1-3 – “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. 2 See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. 3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.”

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 – “Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21 but test them all; hold on to what is good, 22 reject every kind of evil.”

Isaiah 60, 61
Matthew 25:1-13
Luke 12:35-48
1 John 1

Through the strains and trials of life, a melody appears
You might not see it coming, it comes not through the ears
Feel your heart awakening to its soulful tune
Listen to the words laying on your heart’s strings strewn

Let the music in your heart escape to God above
Share with one another its tune of heavenly love
Sometimes the notes are high, uplifting, reaching to the sky
Sometimes they are low, like in a valley, where you go to die

You make this music in your heart and to its tune you dance
Try always giving thanks to God in every circumstance
The melody you play on the heart strings of your soul
Can translate into a song that is very beautiful

Debbie Furey
November 7, 2022

Ephesians 5:18-20 – “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Psalm 27:6 – “Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.”

Psalm 34

Me:
Lord, what is the message You have for me today?
What part of my heart do You not have full sway?
I submit myself to Your holy, searching gaze
Reveal any thoughts that goes against Your ways

I willingly enthrone You as King of my heart
From the laws of Your land, I will not depart
To be a part of Your kingdom is my desire
I know that holiness must be my attire

Lord:
Desire Me and My kingdom above everything
Then you will not have need of any other thing
Wherever your treasure is, there your heart will be 
Will you choose the things of this world or will you choose Me?

Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamp burning
You know not the hour of My returning
Great is the reward of those who follow Me
You will reign in My kingdom throughout eternity

Debbie Furey
November 27, 2022

1 Timothy 2:8-10 – “Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.”

Revelation 19:6-8 – “Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. 7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. 8 Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God’s holy people.)”
Acts 13:22 – “After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’”
Psalm 37:4 – “Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

Luke 12:22-48
Revelation 19
2 Chronicles 1:7-12

Me:
I want to love like You, Lord, all people far and near
No matter if they scorn me or want to cause me fear
Everyone needs to have this kind of love You give
It is unconditional and ready to forgive

If one would listen closely, one might even hear
When You speak through Your Word instead of hearing by their ear
I must be faithful to declare it so the world might know
What Your plan and purpose is, and how You love them so

Lord:
Awake from your deep slumber, and rise to light the night
With the glory of My Presence, your hearts to reignite
How great is the love I lavish daily upon you
Go and do likewise the things you see Me do

Debbie Furey
January 7, 2023

Isaiah 60:1-3 – “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.
2 See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. 3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.”

John 13:34-35 – “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Isaiah 61
1 John 2:1-11; 3:1-24

Lord:
“Have you learned to love yet?”, I heard the Lord ask
“Have you hidden your feelings behind a pretend mask?
I give My love freely to the sons of men
If you feel a lack, just ask, I will gladly send”

“It is in receiving love you will have enough to share
By your loving actions, they will know you care
Write the love I give you on the tablet of your heart
So, you will remember it is there to give, impart”

Me:
Fill me to overflowing so I have enough to give
Only by Your love will I truly learn to live
Thank You for this love that You have lavished upon me
I’ll take Your love and share it with others accordingly

Debbie Furey
November 23, 2022

Proverbs 3:3-4 – “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.”

Psalm 85:7 – “Show us your unfailing love, LORD, and grant us your salvation.”

Song of Songs 8:7 – “Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If one were to give all the wealth of one’s house for love, it would be utterly scorned.”

1 John 2, 3

God’s Word is exalted above all earthly things
Knowledge too wonderful is the message that it brings
There are tales of a Savior sent to a lost earth
Leaving heaven’s glory to show men their true worth

Jesus came to die to redeem sinful men
All who believe this will join Him in heaven
His innocent blood was shed to pay for our sin
When we die to self our new life will begin

There are tales of a Savior who loves us so
One who lived and died for us many years ago
He invites us to live with Him forever in heaven’s glory
There we’ll get to hear everyone’s life story

Debbie Furey
August 16, 2022

Psalm 139:6 – “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.”

Isaiah 53
2 Corinthians 6:1-11

Making You my chief delight is what I want to do
My main desire in this life is to get to know You
It is in life’s testing I find out what is true
In Your Word I’ve found such love-I must now pursue

There is nothing I have done to earn the love You give
Even when I mess up, I find that You forgive
You are making me into the image of Your Son
Teaching me this kind of love to give to every one

Let it be my chief delight to learn each lesson well
In everything You have me do, may I then excel
It will be my chief delight to hear You say, “Well done!”
When I reach far heavens shore and every battle’s won

Debbie Furey
August 8, 2022

Psalm 37:4 – “Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

Romans 8:29 – “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.”

Psalm 37
Matthew 25:14-46