2 CORINTHIANS 4:16-18 NEVER GIVE UP!

Therefore we do not give up. Even though our outer person is being destroyed, our inner person is being renewed day by day. 
For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory. 
So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

EACH DAY

 ON THE DAY I CALLED, 

YOU ANSWERED ME,

YOU MADE ME BOLD 

WITH STRENGTH IN MY SOUL.

PSALM 138:3

LOVING HANDS

Hands that pulled up anklet socks

and buckled leather shoes.
That rolled my hair in pin-curls
for Sunday morning do's.
Homemade cakes they baked and iced
for family and friends.
They hung out clothes upon the line
held fast by wooden pins.
Mother's hands were full of love;
gentle was her touch.
Her hands were busy dawn 'til dark
because she loved so much.

By Karen, in memory of Mother

Your love has given me much joy and comfort...your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of God's people.
Philemon 1:7

SPRINGTIME IN MY SOUL

 

THERE IS SPRINGTIME
IN MY SOUL TODAY

FOR WHEN THE LORD IS NEAR,

THE DOVE OF PEACE
SINGS IN MY HEART,

THE FLOWERS OF GRACE APPEAR.

-ELIZA HEWITT

WE HAVE SEEN HIS GLORY,
THE GLORY OF THE ONE AND ONLY SON,
WHO CAME FROM THE FATHER,
FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH.
JOHN 1:14

LIVING WATER

Whoever believes in me,

as the Scripture has said,
 ‘Out of his heart will flow
rivers of living water.
John 7:38

 In our ladies' Bible study group, I have many friends with disabilities and limitations, but the grace on their lives makes their smile even brighter, and their testimony sweeter. Our teacher is 88 years old, and full of joy, in spite of chronic illnesses. She inspires us to keep on keeping on!

BOBBING ALONG, SINGING A SONG

IT WAS WARM ENOUGH TODAY TO OPEN THE WINDOW FOR A FEW MINUTES. I COULD HEAR A RED WINGED BLACKBIRD IN THE BACK YARD. SO ENCOURAGING TO KNOW THAT SPRING GETS CLOSER EVERY DAY!

REMEMBRANCE

Jesus made this promise:

The Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My Name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.
John 14:26 NASB

I remember my Sunday School teachers when I was a child. They told about Zacchaeus climbing up the sycamore tree to see Jesus and hear his every word.

My teachers have all gone on to Heaven now, but I wish I could tell them that I did treasure those songs, memory verses and stories. I can picture Mrs. Cleo at the old upright piano singing "Jesus Loves the Little Children".

Lord, Help us encourage the children while they are young. Thank you that, just as You did for us, You will bring Your words to their remembrance through life's joys and trials.

PRAYER

The LORD will command his lovingkindness

 in the daytime,

 and in the night 

his song shall be with me, 

a prayer unto the God of my life.

Psalm 42:8

All the saints and angels 
bow before Your throne
All the elders cast their crowns 
before the Lamb of God and sing:
You are worthy of it all, 
 For from You are all things, 
and to You are all things,
 You deserve the glory
SONG  BY DAVID BRYMER

WHEREVER YOU ARE - THE MARTINS

Are you standing at a crossroad
Wondering which road you should take?
And you're dreading the decision
And a possible mistake.
But the will of God won't lead you
Where the grace of God can't keep you.
You will never be out of His care.
Remember that the Lord's already there.

MAJESTIC SWEETNESS

Majestic sweetness sits enthroned 

Upon the Savior's brow.

His head with radiant glories crowned,

His lips with grace overflow.

To Him I owe my life and breath

And all the joys I have.

He makes me triumph over death

And saves me from the grave.

Since from His bounty I receive

Such proofs of love divine

Had I a thousand hearts to give

Lord, they should all be Thine.

Samuel Stennett

Walk in the way of love,

just as Christ loved us

and gave Himself up for us

as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Ephesians 5:2

Unseen Glory

After a divorce, many years ago, I felt like I was going crazy, and could not imagine how I would be able to make it as a single mother. One night, I made up my mind that I would stand up and keep praising the Lord out loud until the fear and anxiety lifted. After a while, the panic finally turned into a peaceful calm. I still didn't know the future, but I was sure of the presence of the Lord, who is my Peace.

Therefore we do not give up. Even though our outer person is being destroyed, our inner person is being renewed day by day. For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory. So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 

A FRIEND WITH PARKINSON'S SHARED THIS WISDOM

STOP TRYING TO FIGURE EVERYTHING OUT AND AND STOP WORRYING ABOUT WHAT'S DOWN THE ROAD. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF ONE DAY AT A TIME.

WHEN I FEEL AFRAID OR STUCK, I CAN ASK GOD TO MAKE ME A BLESSING TO SOMEONE ELSE. I CAN ALWAYS PRAY OR SING OR THANK GOD FOR HIS LOVE.

SEEK GOD'S WILL IN ALL YOU DO AND HE WILL SHOW YOU WHICH PATH TO TAKE.
PROVERBS 3:6

Sure Footed

One morning a few years back, we had freezing rain, covered with sleet, and a few inches of snow. I woke up before dawn to see a family of deer playing in the street. We lived on a steep hill on a dead end where the deer continued to frolic up and down for a hour.

It reminded me of the sure-footed deer in Habakkuk 3.

Yet I will rejoice in the Lord. 

I will joy in the God of my salvation. 

The Lord God is my strength. 

He will make my feet like deer's feet 

and He will make me walk on my high hills.