Minor Accident to Daughter + Daughter to Africa for 2 weeks + Lack of Sleep = Tears

It's been one of those weeks but God is Faithful!  The Song... Everlasting your light will shine when all else fades..Neverending Your glory goes beyond all fame..and the cry of my heart is to bring You praise..from the inside out Lord my soul cries out. 

Thank you Lord for your Faithfulness!

You Are The God Who Performs Miracles...

You are the God who performs miracles:  You display your power among the peoples:  Ps. 77:14
Thanking God today for His protection over Emily and her 2 friends Brittany & Regina.  When you receive a phone call saying there was an accident ... my mind can't help but go back 24 years ago when I got a phone call at work about my husband being in an accident and he passed on from this life to Heaven.  Receiving a call the other day that Emily and her 2 friends were in an accident with the ranger (like a gator) just made me realize again that God is in control and I need to hand it off to Him and I just prayed on my way to the hospital that God would have His will and His way in her life.  After all was said and done there were no broken bones or stitches - but a hard bruise to her lower back and neck.  Praise the Lord and I could feel my body relax!  Emily asked the question, "why did this have to happen?"  and I just simply told her there is a purpose and reason for everything even though we can't always see it but for now, she needs to thank God every time she thinks about her accident for sparing her life and that her injuries are not worse.  Our God is an Awesome God! 

Speaking a Blessing!

Psalms 4:3 -- Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant(insert your name) for himself:  The Lord hears when I (insert name) call to Him.  Today I am so thankful that God hears me any time of night or day when I call upon Him and that He sets me apart for Himself.  Dear God... Open my eyes that I may see those around me who may need a word of encouragement, a smile, a helping hand, or maybe just sitting and listening to them.  May I speak a blessing into someones life.  Amen!

Precious in the sight...

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints (Psalms 116:15).  I came across this verse the other day in my devotions and had to think of my dear friend Mary Hummel.  This was one of Mary's verses she liked at the end of her life.  Mary was like a second Mom to me and such a dear saint who had a heart of gold.  Thank you Mary for your example of loving Jesus and sharing the love of Jesus to those around you.  One day we will meet our loved ones again and that will be a "shout'in time". 

You Can Make a Difference

A man on the beach where thousands of starfish lay dying in the sun saw a girl tossing them into the sea, one by one.  "Why bother?"  he asked.  "You won't make much of a difference."  Tossing yet another starfish into the sea, the girl said, "I made a difference to that one."  I recently heard this story at a Hospice Volunteer Breakfast and it really spoke to me -- sometimes going through life you wonder if you ever make a difference in someone else's life.  Answering that back - Yes Yes Yes - you and I make a difference.  Don't ever get bogged down with the thought that you don't. 
Speaking of Hospice, I am now officially a volunteer for Hospice.  Ever since my Dad passed away 5 years ago, becoming a volunteer for Hospice has been on my heart.  So, this spring I received a letter in the mail for the training and  I responded and am excited to see what God has in store for me.  Of course my family is "when are you going to fit that in your schedule? - the kids asked "do you get paid for this?" but then on the other hand they give me confirmation that they can definitely see me being a volunteer and enjoying it. 
The thought I leave with you is "Change your thoughts, and you Change your world."

Rainbow of Promise

I was reminded recently of God's Promise in a Rainbow.  Early one morning, I was quite annoyed with my dog, cause he ran over to my sister's and I had to go get him; Driving the short distance back to my house, I looked up and there was a beautiful rainbow - it was amazing and I thanked God for reminding me that I had a promise of a new day to live for Him.  I also like to think of my life as a colorful rainbow where God blends the colors of life's experiences together to create the person I am.  Remember you are Special and God Cares about everything in your Life!

I Believe...

I believe... "I can do all things through Christ"!
Joshua 1:5 -- "I will be with you.  I will not fail you". 
These two verses are so powerful - Claim them for yourself today - see what God will do in your life!