Hello my friends! Just got home! We stayed overnight at Darla's, came home in the morning for a few hours, came back in the afternoon and stayed until now. Her blood pressure is still high, but she's watching out for signs like headaches, swelling of the feet, blurring vision etc. which could be signs of preeclampsia. Her mother-in-law is staying with her tonight - and Greg comes home later - around 2 AM. We had a nice visit with her, and we did some jobs for her so she didn't have to. My husband even cooked supper for us! Cod, baked potato and some veggies. Thanks for your prayers for her, we surely appreciate it! God bless you all!
It is far wiser to ask God for what He thinks is good for us, than for what
we think is good for us. Lord, Your Will not mine be done.
S C R I P T U R E F O R T H E D A Y
"I believe; help my unbelief!" ~Mark 9:24
M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y
"I believe; help my unbelief!" This cry of the human heart is an
expression of human frailty. It signifies the soul's sincere desire for
progress. As we feel the existence of God and God's power, we can
believe in God more and more. At the same time, we can be more
conscious of our falling short of absolute trust in God. The soul's
progress is an increasing belief, then a cry for more faith, a plea to
conquer all unbelief, all lack of trust. We can believe that this cry
is heard by God and that this prayer is answered in due time. And so
our faith can grow, little by little, day by day.
P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y
I pray that with more power in my life will come more faith. I pray
that I may come to trust God more each day.
Being a Christian - Is it Impossible?
"You say: "It's impossible"
God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)....
You say: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest
(Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: "Nobody really loves me" God says: I love
you (John 3:16 & John 13:34)
You say: "I can't go on"
God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians
12:9& Psalm 91:15)
You say: "I can't figure things out" God says: I
will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)
You say: "I'm not able"
God says: I am able
(II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: "It's not worth it"
God says: It will be worth it
(Roman 8:28)
You say: "I can't forgive myself" God says: I
FORGIVE YOU (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: "I can't manage"
God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians
4:19)
You say: "I'm afraid"
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II
Timothy 1:7)
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated" God
says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)
You say: "I don't have enough faith" God says: I've
given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)
You say: "I'm not smart enough" God says: I give you
wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: "I feel all alone"
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews 13:5)
You say: "I can't start all over again" God says: I
will be with you: You must be born again! (Matthew
28:19, John 3, Acts 2:38-39)
Who's the Teacher?
When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are
going to take over my yard. My kids see flowers for Mom and blowing
white fluff, you can wish on.
When I look at an old drunk and he smiles at me, I see a smelly, dirty
person who probably wants money and I look away. My kids see someone
smiling at them and they smile back.
When I hear music I love, I know I can't carry a tune and don't have
much rhythm so I sit self consciously and listen. My kids feel the beat
and move to it. They sing out the words. If they don't know them, they
make up their own.
When I feel wind on my face, I brace myself against it. I feel it
messing up my hair and pulling me back when I walk. My kids close their
eyes, spread their arms and fly with it, until they fall to the ground
laughing.
When I pray I say thee and thou and grant me this, give me that. My kids
say, "Hi God!!! Thanks for my toys and my friends. Please keep the bad
dreams away tonight. Sorry, I don't want to go to Heaven yet. I would
miss my Mommy and Daddy."
When I see a mud puddle I step around it. I see muddy shoes and clothes
and dirty carpets. My kids sit in it. They see dams to build, rivers to
cross and worms to play with.
I wonder if we are given kids to teach or to learn from? No wonder God
loves the little children!!
WHAT LOVE MEANS
Love means being a friend,
but it's deeper than that.
Love means sharing a load,
but it's stronger than that.
Love means staying nearby,
but it's closer than that.
Love means giving one's all -
and JESUS did that!
- Author Unknown -
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