Sunshiney Day!

"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen."

Ephesians 3:20-21

I am going to the rehab for physical therapy twice a week for a few weeks, so I haven't been posting and commenting very much. I have trouble with my knees and hands from osteoarthritis. I'm so happy for warmer weather and being able to go for a nice walk!

God of the Impossible

 

Got any rivers you think are uncrossable?

Got any mountains

you can't tunnel through?

God specializes 

in things thought impossible.

He'll do for you 

what no other friend can do.

Hope

As for me,
I watch in hope for the Lord.
I wait for God my Savior.
My God will hear me.

Micah 7:7 Message

Some of us have been praying for something specific for decades, and have not seen the answer yet. 

I remember my Dad fervently praying for his father who had been through some rough times in his life. Nearly 90, and never very vocal about his faith, Grandpa went to the altar one Sunday night, and asked to speak to the congregation. You can't imagine how amazing this was for him to do that. He said that he knew he would not live much longer and he wanted to declare his faith in Jesus Christ. It is one of those memories that strengthens my faith to say with the prophet Micah: As for me, I'm not giving up. My hope is in the Lord.

Wise Question

When I was young, I saved up $400 and purchased my first car, a 1962 Chevy- refrigerator white. I was whining to my friend that I wished I had a sportier car-  metallic silver with racing stripes! My wise friend shocked me with his question: "Would that make you a more loving person?"

That caught me off guard. NOT: Would it make me popular...but would it make me more loving!!

That question came back to mind as I read Paul's prayer:

My prayer for you is that you will overflow more and more with love for others, and at the same time keep on growing in spiritual knowledge and insight. Philippians 1:9

Trusting in the Lord

Trust in the Lord with all your heart

and lean not on you own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him

and He shall direct your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Let us then approach 

God's throne of grace with confidence,

so that we may receive mercy 

and find grace to help us

in our time of need.

Hebrews 4:16