A Special 91st Day Dedication . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 90th day. Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB! On this 91st day of 2012, my  mind is on a friend in Cookeville, TN, USA who is engaged to be married.  Every time I see their engagement pics I'm reminded of this song.  So to R.B.C., and all you other sweethearts out there, I dedicate this song and this day to you.  May God grant you happiness always and in every way . . . ==> "Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate." [Mark 10:9] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful weekend, I thank you for remembering me in prayer.]

The 90th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 89th day. Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB! On this 90th day of 2012, might I suggest to you that sometimes what we receive as a victory is NOT deliverance.  It is grace . . . ==> "Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:" [Romans 5:20] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful weekend, I thank you for remembering me in prayer.]

The 89th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 88th day. Good Morning, Google and FB! On this 89th day of 2012, as I consider sunrises and sunsets, sunny days and rainy days, as I consider the world around me, I think to myself, "How can I stand here with You and not be moved by You?" . . . ==> "When I think about the heavens, the moon and the stars, I wonder what You ever saw in me." [Psalm 8:3-4 (paraphrased)] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, I thank you for remembering me in prayer.]

"Walk With Me"

When was the last time you watched God make a morning?  

This morning I decided to get dressed very early and go for a walk in the crisp, clean North Carolina, USA air.  As I walked, I thought about all the perspective problems that I may have to deal with today.  And as I thought, a few drivers passed me by, headed to the future or from the past.  And as I continued to walk in thought, I could hear the birds calling out for breakfast, and laying out their plans for the day.  

When I had come to myself and noticed that there were now open fields all around me, I realized how far I had gone.  But as I turned to head back, I saw something in the distance that seemed to whisper my name.  I walked into the field and sat down on a tree stump that was there.  (As if it had been placed there just for me.)   . . . And I listened  . . . And I watched . . . And I listened.  And suddenly I realized that I DID NOT decide "to get dressed very early and go for a walk in the crisp, clean air".  God knew my thoughts for today long before I had thought them.  Loving Father that He is, and not wanting me to worry, He gently awakened me and said, "Come.  Walk with Me to a place I will show you."  So I sat there intently, as He took a brush and began to paint.  And as He painted, He reminded me, amomg other things, that while I may not know what each day holds, I know full well Who holds each day.  

After a few minutes, that seemed like hours, had gone by, He was done speaking.  And I was overwhelmed by His finished work.  As a tear rolled down my face, I lost any remnant doubt that I was in His presence.  I removed my shoes, stood to my feet, and applauded the works of His hands--  The work He had just completed, and the work He was about to do.  I walked back with a new and improved spiritual attitude.  And I was ready to face the day, knowing that He was already there.

So I'll ask you again: When was the last time you watched God make a morning?  I challenge you to do it at least once, but real soon.  It's quite a show.  One that God, Himself, watched and said, "That's good!" 

 (vsm, 032012)

Genesis 1: 3-5

The 88th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 87th day. Good Morning, Google and FB! On this 88th day of 2012, I HAVE to say it again: I used to think that God had an ulterior motive for loving me. One day I realized that it was ME!  I am me.  And that's His only reason for loving me the way that He does. Today I challenge you to love somebody to the point that they accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives . . .  ==> "Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love . . ." [Romans 12:10] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, I thank you for remembering me in prayer.]

The 87th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 86th day. Good Morning, Google and FB! On this 87th day of 2012, I just want to invite you to move around your world today, taking the time to be touched by the works of His hands . . . ==> "Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day." [Genesis 1:31] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great week, I thank you for remembering me in prayer.]