I’m sitting here counting my blessings, naming them one by one. Each one I count and name has its own special memory attached to it and I look back in wonder at what the Lord has done for me!!
Take time to count your blessings!!
1, 2, 3, and so on, and so on… I’m sitting here counting my blessings, naming them one by one. Each one I count and name has its own special memory attached to it and I look back in wonder at what the Lord has done for me!! Take time to count your blessings!!
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Being hunted; followed; overtaken; these are words and thoughts that can conjure up frightful images of the imminent danger of being in harm’s way. But there is one scenario in which I welcome such activity and that is… knowing that I’m being hunted, followed, and overtaken by the blessing, mercy and goodness of the Good Shepherd! Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23:6 KJV Photo from parkingspace23.com This time of year holds the seasons that make people reach for the covers. Some prefer blankets and quilts, some prefer duvets and silk sheets, while still others want flannel sheets and comforters. Who’s to say what the best is? I say: “To each, his own.” As for me…the best cover of all is the RIGHTEOUSNESS of CHRIST. It’s a cover for ALL seasons! For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:21 NLT Change by Shirley Francis-Salley Change, sometimes I hate it! Pushing me, prodding me, From my couch of comfort – ability. Like a ball player on the hard wood floor, I set up an illegal defense, Trying to protect my comfort zone. Hearing the ref’s whistle blow, I move, but it’s too late I’m penalized. Change, sometimes it really scares me! Like walking through dark caverns, Being menaced by steps of uncertainty. I reach out to touch the walls of my reality. You know, just to keep my balance. Change, Damn! Sometimes it’s such a challenge. Photo from: spicum.com When the goings on of my life seem like an algebra problem that I just can't solve I tell myself this... "Don’t take God out of the equation! He knows what He’s doing!" "For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) Let him who has ears HEAR!! Photo from: coopersvilleumc.org Hearing from God is your greatest asset! Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3 photo from: calvaryfullerton.org Here’s what happened to the high-rise window washer who stepped back to admire his work. Let’s not do that. Instead… Give God the glory for all you accomplish!! In ourselves we are not able to claim anything for ourselves. The power to do what we do comes from God. 2nd Corinthians 3:5 (NIRV) Photo from: moshelevisphotography.com Here’s what the Bible says: If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our hearts. 1 John 1: 8-10 (NLT). And to that, I say: Heavenly Father I am a sinner saved by Your grace. You have shown me many times that I am not perfect and I thank You for the illumination. Please forgive me for the sins I knowingly commit as well as those I unknowingly commit. Please continue teaching me and showing me who I am. Lord, help me keep the mirror on myself. I believe in You Lord Jesus, and in Your Word, amen. Photo from: northlandchurch.net “Big 3’s” Who’s Your All-Time Favorite? -Boston Celtics: Garnett, Pierce and Allen -San Antonio Spurs: Duncan, Parker, Ginobili -Miami Heat: Wade, James, Bosh -Los Angeles Lakers: Bryant, Gasol, Fisher -Detroit Pistons: Billups, Hamilton, Wallace Oh, yeah, here’s another “Big 3” team that I haven’t mentioned yet: All World Team: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. So who’s your all-time favorite, NOW? No one is like you, LORD; you are great, and your name is mighty in power. Jeremiah 10:6(NIV) Photo from: chasing23.com |
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