Thursday, June 18, 2015

Trust Him

Have you been missing out on God's blessing? Here's a verse that gives us a "prescription" for receiving a very special blessing from God.



                  Do you ever question how God answers your prayers?  The Bible says ''Ask and you shall receive, if its His will'', but it also says ''His ways and thoughts are above ours.''   Our prayers are usually on 'general' terms because we know we don't know the whole story like God does.  We leave things in His hands, which is to 'depend on the Lord.'  We let go of the burden, which is to 'trust Him.' Then we rest in His faithfulness, which is 'He will take care of you.'
                 I pray for strength regularly, especially in regards to my breathing.  As my breathing range has been challenged from less than 2 minutes to 2 hours without air assistance, I certainly know what it is to be air-hungry.  So has my prayer for strength been given a 'no', because my body hasn't been restored to full capacity?  My prayer was answered with my Trilogy air machine.  It is portable, which allows me to go where I want.  It gives me a boost when my lung muscles need a break.
                So, yes..... I will surrender my control over to a life of dependence and trust because only He will take care of me through eternity.

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Amazing Love

God doesn't want something from us. He simply wants us. ~ C S Lewis



                Amazing love so divine, and yet He cares about this little heart of mine.  I get overwhelmed thinking of all the people, past and present, that God has created and cares for.  His love is infinite and endures forever.
               When reading about the prodigal son, we see the human race and it's desire for more.  As sheep we wander and hopefully make a Christ centered change to return to Him, but our Father and His love never changes.  He loves us through sin and shame, always wanting us just the same.
              ''Did I want what I wanted, or did I want what He wanted, no matter what it might cost?''...by Elisabeth Elliot

Friday, June 12, 2015

Foto Friday.... Full Fun Week

Sunday after church

Monday visitors





Tuesday swimmers









Wednesday Tutti Frutti get together

Thursday visit n wreath making

Friday... our first time in the pool


Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Throw Yourself In

A.W. Tozer | Trust Without Borders


James 4;10  ''Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.''


              We often try to hide our flaws from the world because we don't want to appear weak or less than in other's eyes.  God has not only seen it and heard it from all of your being, but knows where you're headed to.
              Surrendering to God's will in one's life is to live with a Christ centered purpose.  As in James 4;7, when we submit to God then we can resist the devil.
              You will be hard pressed to find a friend that knows and accepts all your flaws, bad moods, and ugliness here on earth, but God is our friend that does just that.  God accepts me 'just as I am' with an understanding love that surpasses all.  There is 'no one, no not one that is good' so humble yourself  before the grace of God knowing that no amount of good works will satisfy like a surrendered heart and soul.