THANKFUL +

Friendly reminder from folks who grew up @ FMC church in KY + a college chum who farms & who began her text with "thankful Thursday" for "said" Alumni Ave. neighbor's recovery.

All this to say, my pew sitting friend shared today's Upper Room verse.

Be merciful to me O God, be merciful to me, for in you, my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by.

Daddy modeled his faith for many years as he began his day, "grateful for every day the good Lord gave him," along with his time reading the daily devotional, "his" Upper Room. 

A quiet gentle soul + a thankful heart!

MOVE FORWARD FEARS!

Move forward in faith----not fear!

Medical fears! How can that be when I belong to the Great Physician?!

The fears I feel, in response to the growing impact of amyloids, stroke, and heart issues are not from Him!

2 Timothy 1:7  reminds me, He does not give the spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind. Not sure how much soundness is left in my mind......but God, is the One whom I trust even in the midst of these fluctuating medical issues, a "mess" of emotions, a "kaleidoscope of feelings." AKA fear.

Lord, this week I seek to exercise, sound mind----self- control, good & sound judgment, and wise discretion, no matter how I define it. Self-preservation needs to take a back seat to Your glory. I need to move forward in faith.

May I learn to handle my pain/fears with hope because I trust in you.

PLS--PLEASE & THANK YOU----for the power, love and self-discipline you have given me for this season.

SATURDAY SHORT!

Do you want to be Without  Fear?
Don't let fear floor you!

Without  Fear = eyes off circumstances!

"Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His wonderful face that the things of this world will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace."

Floor the fear, today! Step on it!! Squash it!!!

Don't let it floor you!!

CONTINUE RESOLVE.......

Drive Research reports that the average New Year's resolution lasts less than 4 months. What is key in persistence? 

Allen Bible Church in Allen, TX has the answer..........

...............Abide with the Lord and you will continue to abound in HIs purpose. A resolution with His purpose.

Resolve comes from Him, not self!

MONDAY MUSINGS!

As I prepare for today's trip to new cardiologist, I need to cultivate new "heart habits"..........more spiritual than physical. Gratitude for a spouse who has become my "uber" to numerous medical centers in far away places. Acceptance of no longer driving.  

A heart habit of praise and worship! Lead me Lord in this new season of heartache......pain, fear and disappointments.

May I lean into the Most High and abide in His shadow.(Psalm 91:1) 

Help me, Almighty God, to abound in this new season regardless of the circumstances! 

A new year to abide and abound!

WISDOM..........

WISDOM!

James 1: 5 says "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God...." 

As lacking wisdom is a devastating lack, God gives, without reproach to those who ask.

True wisdom comes from God's Word*....words of ink for our eyes--

that define truth and write wisdom on our hearts.

*# of times wisdom used in Bible depends on the version  

 One source gave 277 times in NKJ version. 

MY ONE WORD / 2025

MY ONE WORD FOR 2025.....can you guess it??

You're pretty wise if you can! Hint--It starts with a W!

SO LONG 2024!

...even in times of troubles / struggles ! 

OVERVIEW.....

SAS............

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS!

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Christmas Blessings to all His children far and wide!