Our Faith in God

"There are times

when we feel like

life is going to sweep us off our feet.

 

No matter how hard

we try to stay ahead of things,

problems, trouble,

money or job issues

always seem to catch up to us.

 

Our faith

that God does work

in our lives and has

great things ahead for us

is what keeps us

from drowning in the everyday sea of life."

 

Anonymous

Religious Gems

When I need a lift-me-up, I turn to scripture and biblical gems. Here are two gems I came across. Hope you derive some comfort and/or strength from them.

 

The God who created, names, and numbers the stars in the heavens also numbers the hairs of my head... He pays attention to very big things and to very small ones. What matters to me matters to Him, and that changes my life. ~~Elisabeth Elliot

Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. 1 Peter 5:7 (AMP)
~~Toshana

 

I have found that casting my feelings and life into God's hands is the most important role I can take as a Christian. It proves my commitment to God & Jesus and my relationship with them.

 

 

The Grace of God

Dear Friends,

 

Just wanted to share these words of hope, comfort, strength...you don't have to pass this on if you don't want, but at different times, your friends may need to hear this for encouragement. It's like a hug from you, and God. Be generous with your love, both to your loved ones and to God & Jesus. They can all help you move mountains.

 

"To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did." When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. Concentrate on this sentence. "The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you."  Something good will happen to you today, something that you have been waiting to hear. Please do not break. Just 27 Words,  'God our Father , walk through my house and take away all my worries and illnesses and please watch over and heal my family in your name, Amen.'  This prayer is so powerful. Does God come first in your life? If so, stop what you're doing & send it to 12 people now. Watch what He does!

 

 

Enjoy your day and be stress-free!
Regards,
Lisa

The Life & Times of Lisa

Hi Friends,

 

Last Thursday, I fell 10-12 feet off a ladder while putting the final touches on my new teepee. Recovery is definitely one of my more challenging situations. My pain meds ran out...one left for tonight's high school CBNA Alumni Assoc. banquet.  I'm 'making' Ray come to the banquet tonight to help me haul home the lout we collect from my classes 'memorial food drive' in my classmate Doug's memory. I also agreed to join my sister Cheryl on the committee and become a member-at-large...meetings once a month and helping out w/ annual banquet. I was on this committee 10 years or so ago for about 4 years and played a very active role as Corresponding Secretary. I hope to not be so active this time around.However, several of the ladies on the committee are old friends, and it will be nice to see them more often.

 

Big an busy times ahead in the next week/month. I can't work at my part-time job at the daycare center 'All Aboard' through July 19. My sister Diane needs me at Tasker's Well because she is all booked up w/ plans and events: my nephew's wedding Friday, then she's flying out to Calif. for my niece who's to give birth very soon, then taking a cruise to Alaska!

 

Damn her busy schedule...guess I wouldn't be complaining too much it that was my life, but there is so much more she does in her busy life that really doesn't seem to be her own. Good news, I was asked to read 1 Corinthians 13 during Kyle & Kristina's wedding, which is a huge surprise! They are having a JP, but guess the Lord insists on having some place in that marriage! Good for Him!

 

Amid all I'm supposed to be doing, my right arm hurts w/ limited motion, about 5 ribs were dislocated and currently sore, my ankles are black & blue, plus both my shins, my left thumb hurts, my hips are starting to feel better, and I've had a headache for 3 days. The chiropractor treated many areas on Wed. and I see him again on Tues. Hoping by the end of this month to be all healed...if my arm persists to bother, will need to go see Ray's Orthopedic doctor/MRI. Possible torn rotor-cuff. I have some range of motion, but definitely shout w/ pain at certain motions. I will resume taking my regular back pain meds and hope they cut the mustard!

 

All in all, I feel wonderful! Glad God caught me as I landed on the fresh green grassy carpet!

Love to you all,

Lisa

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