JULY Went By...

Nearing the end of July 2015, I must say that it was basically a usual July, yet specifically there were some atypical aspects. Personally, and not typically, I seem to have gained a resergence of physical energy! I have attributed this to my loving, powerful and prayer-answering God! I deeply praise Him and am daily trying to determine the best use of this precious commodity, so that prior goals yet incomplete, can be achieved and new ones can be sought.
However, even the healthiest version of me has never been able to abide the extreme summer heat, especially if mingled with a high percentage of humidity! Alas, I have therefore not accomplished as much as I expected. Praying for guidance, I remembered the blog and here I am.
Having been blocked from travels by a medical crisis in May and June, I knew it was unlikely the trip could be made in July, but my bags remain packed.
I look to the future with true hope, backed by the promises of God.  Even when days are difficult, as I focus on the comforting presence of the Lord and all He means to me and think about His plan for my life l am always inspired and encouraged. I love the scripture that comes to mind...

Psalms  71:16 I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.  71:17 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.  71:18 Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.  71:19 Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!  71:20 Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.  71:21 Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.

Grateful for our SC Governor!

I thank God for Governor Nikki Haley who has promoted and organized a great meeting for our citizens according to the top priority in her life. her love of God and her realization that without him we can do nothing. Thank You Governor Haley for putting a platform together for true believers to call out to God. repenting of their sins and praying to God to help us to take a stand but mostly that He would just turn our country around and begin with us. Thank you for being as a Christian believer the example that other Christians and leaders in this country can follow. I have been participating by live stream since 10 a.m. with many others not able to be there. Also grateful this airing was arranged ....what a blessing to agree with other believers about God's ability to restore our fellowship and work as a corporate body with Him to influence our state, nation and world!

Your Thanksiving Holiday

Psalms 107:1 - O give thanks unto the LORD, for [he is] good: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.

Ephesians 5:20 - Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Yes Thanksgiving. About family but not just about family since some of us have had sadness in the family this year. Have even maybe lost a family member this year. It's about food but I think of many ( especially one) that are not even able to eat solid food because of an affliction. Or unbelievable as it may seem there are those that will go without food today even in our wonderful country. It's about relationships although many will sit at a table with painful and strained relationships. It's about making the best of circumstances but there are many they have no control over their circumstances.
No it is about the Lord and His goodness. He knows the way through the wilderness and he knows the paths of joy and sorrow. He is the same yesterday today and forever!

Enjoy a Thankful Thanksgiving

Have a thankful Thanksgiving!

That is what I have decided must be the correct holiday greeting.Tomorrow will be the 2010 Thanksgiving holiday.Whatever the day may bring, it will probably bring comparisons to other years, other Thanksgiving dinners. Whether it seems better or worse, it will be original. Practically almost
the same or possibly very different.

What will your Thanksgiving day be? Will it be in the same location as always with the same people as always? Maybe new acquaintances will be at the table. Perhaps others may be gone, either just this time, or from now on.

Will you be thankful for the changes as well as the expected? Major changes may be at the least unsettling, possibly devastating were it not for the unchanging Christ Who is always with us. He will ease us into a new situation with His comforting and encouraging presence.

You can have a Thankful Thanksgiving because you are not alone
and can be grateful for the constancy of His
love.

"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and forever."Heb.13:8

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.” Colossians 3:18