Beautiful Sunday in New York

My son Cameron enjoyed a walk in Central Park.

I can't imagine the view from such a tall skyscraper.

When through the woods, and forest glades I wander
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees
When I look down, from lofty mountain grandeur
And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art

THANKS GIVING

"It does not matter what your circumstances are, the instant you begin to thank God, even though your situation has not changed, you begin to change. The key which unlocks the gates of heaven is a thankful heart; entrance into the courts of God comes as you simply begin to praise the Lord."

Francis Frangipane

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

And into His courts with praise:

Be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.

For the Lord is good;

His mercy is everlasting;

And His truth endures to all generations.

Psalm 100

Listen

The Lord spoke to my heart this morning: Someday before too long, all the negative voices, discouraging words, lies of the enemy will be silenced forever, but the Words that I speak to you are true and they are eternal. Listen to My Voice. 

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” Revelation 21:4

PSALM 16:7-8

I will praise the Lord,

Who counsels me;

Even at night

my heart instructs me.

I keep my eyes

always on the Lord.

With Him at my right hand,

I will not be shaken.

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Sixty Years Ago

When I gave my life to Jesus, I remember being baptized in autumn, and  noticing the beautiful colors of the trees that lined the church yard as if I had never seen them before. When I got home, I looked into the mirror on our bedroom dresser, and thought to myself: I am a brand new person in Christ. I am a child of God. So thankful for His mercy and grace! 

I love these worship songs sung by Tasha Cobb: I Am a Child of God and Break Every Chain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzYjJLgrUD4

Out My Window

My sister Mildred found these adorable animals for my granddaughter Kaedyn

to use in decorating my bedroom.

Leaves rustling

Creek gurgling

Squirrel chattering

Bird warbling

Wind chimes ringing in the crisp breeze

Lots to See

I am blessed to have a peaceful place to walk each day. I enjoy noticing new signs of fall: acorns, many colors and shapes of leaves on the path, sweet gum balls, pine cones, and the garden carpeted with pine straw.

Wisdom for the Road Ahead

My brethren, count it all joy
when you fall into various trials,
knowing that the testing of your faith
produces patience.
But let patience have its perfect work,
that you may be perfect and complete,
lacking nothing.
If any of you lacks wisdom,
let him ask of God,
who gives to all liberally
and without reproach,
and it will be given to him.

James 1:2-5 NKJ

IS HE WORTHY?

Beautiful song written in 2018 by Andrew Peterson. (Lyrics below)
I only came across it recently, and I think the words are so
appropriate for our world today.
https://youtu.be/vEZzH-dWDOU
Do you feel the world is broken? (We do)
Do you feel the shadows deepen? (We do)
But do you know that all the dark won't
stop the light from getting through? (We do)
Do you wish that you could see it all made new? (We do)
Is all creation groaning? (It is)
Is a new creation coming? (It is)
Is the glory of the Lord to be the light within our midst? (It is)
Is it good that we remind ourselves of this? (It is)
Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
Is He worthy? Is He worthy
Of all blessing and honor and glory?
Is He worthy of this?
He is
Does the Father truly love us? (He does)
Does the Spirit move among us? (He does)
And does Jesus, our Messiah, hold forever those He loves? (He does)
Does our God intend to dwell again with us? (He does)
Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
From every people and tribe
Every nation and tongue
He has made us a kingdom and priests to GodTo reign with the Son
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory?
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Is He worthy of this?
He is, He isHe is, He is…

A True Friend

God comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us. 
2 Corinthians 1:4 Message
[Fall photo send from my son in New York]

Morning Light

It is You who light my lamp; 

the Lord my God lightens my darkness. 

Psalm 18:28
I have had vision problems since July
so I cannot see small print.

I have been enjoying listening to  
Bible Gateway Audio.

ELISABETH ELLIOT