The 363rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 362nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 363rd day of 2017, I just want to put another smile on your face as you remember family and friends . . . and Christmas . . . ==> “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” [Matthew 2:2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, please PLAY NICE, PRAY for one another, CHECK on your neighbors, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

Dear Mama:

~ . . . As another Christmas Season rolls by, my heart is filled with the memories of Christmases long past. And it leads me to wonder if your memories still remain.
Like the times I told you how much loved you.
Well. my heart bleeds as I miss you, and love you still . . .
Dear Mama:

The 361st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 360th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 361st day of 2017, as another Christmas Day has come and gone, I recall again family and friends who are also no longer with us. And I close my eyes and thank God that He came so that one day we can see them again . . . ==> "For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their Shepherd; He will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." [Revelation 7:17] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, please PLAY NICE, PRAY for one another, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 356th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 355th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 356th day of 2017, can I just share with you again how much I love and miss my siblings, especially at this time of year? But I do thank God for the love we share under the same "Christmas Star" . . .==> "They asked, "Where is the King of the Jews Who has been born? We have seen His star in the East. We have come to worship Him." [Matthew 2:2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 355th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 354th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 355th day of 2017, as we move closer to Christmas Day, I remember family and friends who are no longer with us. And I thank God that they were here,and that He came so that one day I could see them again . . . ==> "For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; He will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." [Revelation 7:17] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 354th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 353rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 354th day of 2017, be reminded that YOU are God's "ulterior motive" for sending Jesus into the world. YOU are the "ulterior motive" for His birth, death, and resurrection . . . ==> "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." [John 3:17] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 353rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 352nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 353rd day of 2017, it comes to my mind that there is nothing more important to me than a King at Christmas?. . . ==> "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." [Matthew 2:2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 347th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 346th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 347th day of 2017, I realize how time has gone by so quickly. In this year and in my life. I realize that I've had a lot of smiles and a lot of tears. And as I look back over everything, I realize that God has been a strong presence through it all . . . ==> "This I recall to my mind, (and) therefore I have hope. Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness." [Lam. 3:21-23] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 346th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 345th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 346th day of 2017, and as we enter the Christmas Season, I remind you of all those who are hurting, lost, and/or alone. And I welcome your joining me in letting them know they are loved. . . . ==> "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love." [1 John 4:7-8] And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.] (I posted the lyrics to song in comments on youtube video)

The 345th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 344th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 345th day of 2017, I pray that you'll remember a babe, a girl, and a young man who spent a restless night in a dirty stable long ago, for you and for me . . . ==> “And she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in strips of cloth, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” [Luke 2:7] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

Saturday December 9, 2017

~ . . . I've been thinking . . .
Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
Even the wind and the waves
Still recognize His Name.
(. . . So I've Been Thinking . . .)

The 342nd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 341st day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 342nd day of 2017, as my heart and mind revisits His unfailing love for me, I grow weak and fall to my knees in worship . . . ==> "For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations." [Psalm 100:5] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 340th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 339th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 340th day of 2017, I just want to put a smile on your face as you remember family and friends . . . and Christmas . . . ==> “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” [Matthew 2:2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 339th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 338th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 339th day of 2017, I realize that I've had both smiles and tears throughout 2017. And as I look back over everything, I realize how strong the presence of God has been through it all . . . ==> "Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness." [Lam 3:22-23] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 338th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 337th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 338th day of 2017, I don't know exactly WHEN He first considered me worthy. But I am so glad He did . . . ==> "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." [John 3:17] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 335th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 334th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 335th day of 2017, and because I STILL want to see you smile, I'll share with you my 2wo-point sermon. Point 1: Things could always be worse. Point 2: But God! . . . ==> "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to man. But God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." (1 Cor. 10:13) [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 334th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 333rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 334th day of 2017, might I suggest that you can't run from a God who is not first and foremost chasing after you. Turn around . . . ==> "Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see how good God is. Blessed are you who run to Him." [Psalm 34:8 (MSG)] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 331st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 330th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 331st day of 2017 it occurs to me that before fighting about "putting Christ back into Christmas", maybe we should FIRST rediscover the Christ of our Christianity . . . ==> "So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other." [John 13:34] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 328th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 327th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 328th day of 2017, as I awaken to a brand new day, I'm reminded of His wonder and His everlasting love for me . . . ==> "For the Lord Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth." [Psalm 47:2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 320th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 324th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 325th day of 2017, I gotta remind you that you can never move forward until you realize that where you are is no longer where you want to be . . . ==> "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." [2 Cor. 5:17] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 324th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 323rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! Just a reminder on this 324th day of 2017, that if you're still running into walls, please try rethinking EVERYthing and starting over. Because "In the beginning, GOD!" . . . ==> "Bring the calf that is fat and kill it. Let us eat and be glad. For my son was dead and now he is alive again. He was lost and now he is found . . ." [Luke 15:23-24] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 321st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 320th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 321st day of 2017, I remind you that even for ME, life is not always good. BUT!! God is ALWAYS God. That alone makes my day . . . ==> "Know therefore that the LORD your God IS God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations . . ." [Deuteronomy 7:9] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 320th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 319th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 320th day of 2017, put that smile back on your FAITH! You can make it! . . . ==> "Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." [Romans 8:37] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 320th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 319th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 320th day of 2017, might I remind you that when you find you're going down the wrong road, TURN AROUND! . . . ==> "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord" [Acts 3:19] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 317th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 316th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 317th day of 2017, I pray for you a wonderful week, and encourage you to keep your head high, no matter what comes your way . . . ==> "I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth." [Psalm 121:1-2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 314th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 313th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 314th day of 2017, might I remind you that when you find you're going down the wrong road, TURN AROUND! . . . ==> "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord" [Acts 3:19] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 312th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 311th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 312th day of 2017, I am reminded that Abraham Lincoln once said, "I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go.". . . ==> ". . . Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning." [Psalm 30:5] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, Trust, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 310th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 309th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 310th day of 2017, go ahead and take a step, even if you can't see the stairs . . . ==> “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." [Proverbs 3:6] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 307th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 306th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 307th day of 2017, might I remind you that someone once said, "When you're drowning in life's situations, don't worry. Your Lifeguard walks on water" . . . ==> "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. . . ." [Isaiah 43:2a] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and still Believe that He is good . . .]

The 306th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 305th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 306th day of 2017, I am again reminded that greater than ANY calling on my life is the calling to kneel before the Throne and just worship Him . . . ==> “ . . . but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." [Philippians 3:13b-14] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 303rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 302nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 303rd day of 2017. I challenge you to praise Him in the midst of your storm, recalling what He HAS done, what He IS doing, and for what He is ABOUT to do, by saying, "Hallelujah Anyhow"! . . . ==> "I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth." [Psalm 34:1] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 300th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 299th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! And welcome to the 300th day of 2017. Now excuse me as I again remind someone that a change of SELF is sometimes needed more than a change of scenery. . . ==> "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." [2 Corinthians 5:17] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 299th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 298th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 299th day of 2017, I remind you that because of the greatness of God, we don't have to be great at all. Just in awe . . . ==> "All this also comes from the Lord Almighty, whose plan is wonderful, whose wisdom is magnificent." [Isaiah 28:29] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 298th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 297th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! I thank God today for giving me 298 days so far this year to share with you the source of my joy. And I invite you to join me as I strive to walk yet closer to Him . . . ==> "But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds." [Psalm 73:28] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 297th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 296th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 297th day of 2017, might I again suggest that you stop telling God how big your problems are, and start telling your problems how big your GOD is . . . ==> "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness." [Lamentations 3:22-23] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 296th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 295th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 296th day of 2017, I challenge you to share a warm smile. It is the universally unspoken language of kindness . . . ==> "A cheerful heart brings a smile to your face; a sad heart makes it hard to get through the day." [Proverbs 15:13] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 293rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 292nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 293rd day of 2017, should you find yourself against the wall with nothing left to do, try praising Him just because . . . ==> "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful." [Hebrews 10:23][And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 291st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 290th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 291st day of 2017, might I suggest that sometimes in order to hear God, you simply have to listen . . . ==> "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge." [Psalm 19:1-2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 289th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 288th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 289th day of 2017, I remind you that falling down is not a setback, but a forward movement into a position of remembering where your strength lies . . . ==> “My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." [Psalm 73:26] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 286th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 285th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 286th day of 2017, allow me again to encourage YOU, while I encourage ME . . . ==> “No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.” [Romans 8:37] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 285th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 284th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 285th day of 2017, might I suggest to you that God loves you on purpose. Each and every day . . .==> "But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, That I may declare all Your works." [Psalm 73:28] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 284th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 283rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 284th day of 2017, I submit this truth: not everyone you know belongs in your life. When someone leaves you, let them go . . .==> "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." [Deuteronomy 31:6] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 283rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 282nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 283rd day of 2017, might I suggest that when you have a great need for Christ, you have a great Christ for your needs . . . ==> ". . . for there is no other Name given under heaven by which we must be saved." [Acts 4:12] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 282nd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 281st day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 282nd day of 2017, don't let Satan lead you into believing you are anything less than God's very best . . . ==> “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” [John 10:10] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!] 

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The 279th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 278th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 279th day of 2017, I challenge you to start this weekend by planting a seed. Walk up to a stranger and tell them this truth: "Jesus Loves You" . . . ==> “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” [John 3:16] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 333rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 332nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 333rd day of 2017, might I remind you that you can never move forward without first deciding that you no longer want to be where you are . . . ==> "Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil." [Psalm 119:132-133 (NLT)] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 332nd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 331st day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 332nd day of 2017, while every day may not be good, there's something good in every day . . . ==> "But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness." [Hebrews 3:13] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 331st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 330th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 331st day of 2017, might I suggest to you that your eyes are useless if your mind is blind . . . ==> "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." [Romans 12:18] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 330th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 329th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 330th day of 2017, might I suggest that you don't have to have good neighbors in order to BE a good neighbor. . . ==> "Love each other as brothers and sisters and honor others more than you do yourself." [Romans 12:10] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 329th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 328th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 329th day of 2017, might I again suggest that we stop telling God how big our problem is, and start telling our problem how big our our God is . . . ==> "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful." [Hebrews 10:23] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 265th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 264th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 265th day of 2017, God has given you a brand new day! Welcome! It's your time of renewal. Another chance to begin again . . . ==> "This was the Lord’s doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it." [John 4:13-14] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 262nd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 261st day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 262nd day of 2017, please be reminded that our love for God can only be as strong as our love for the person we love the least . . . ==> "I give you a new Law. You are to love each other. You must love each other as I have loved you. 35 If you love each other, all men will know you are My followers." [John 13:34-35] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 261st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 260th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 261st day of 2017, if you're still wounded on the battlefield, I reach out to encourage you with these words . . . ==> "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” [Deut. 31:6] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 254th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 253rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 254th day of 2017, I wanna remind you that healing doesn't mean going back to the way things were before, but allowing the way things are NOW to move us closer to God . . . ==> "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." [Matt. 11:28-29] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 250th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 249th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 250th day of 2017, I encourage you to remember yesterday, live for today, and trust God for tomorrow . . . ==> “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” [Romans 8:28] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 249th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 248th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 249th day of 2017, I encourage you to keep praying for that "something". You may not get what you ask for, but be thankful that God's answers are wiser than your prayers . . . ==> "Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!" [Psalm 34:8] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 248th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 247th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 248th day of 2017, once again I want to wish you a wonderful week, filled with everything that increases your joy, sets your heart and mind on Christ Jesus, and keeps you Feeling Good . . . ==> "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!" [Philippians 4:4] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

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The 244th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 243rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 244th day of 2017, I really feel we need a timeout. We need to rethink EVERYthing and begin again. Because "In the beginning, GOD!" . . . ==> "The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” [Luke 10:27] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 243rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 242nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 243rd day of 2017, allow me to remind every professing Christian that you may be the only Jesus people will see. I challenge you to represent Him well . . . ==> "I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. Everything I do, I do to get the Good News to men. I want to have a part in this work." [1 Cor. 9:22-23] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 241st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 240th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 241st day of 2017, I just want to remind you that simply knowing the price of God's love should be enough to shame us into living right . . . ==> "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. . . ." [Romans 5:8] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 237th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 236th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 237th day of 2017, if you're still running into walls, here is your moment to rethink EVERYthing and start over. "In the beginning, GOD!" . . . ==> "Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect." [ROMANS 12:2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 236th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 235th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 236th day of 2017, I really need you to believe that no matter what kinda hell seems to be ruling your life today, God is still in complete control . . . ==> "For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” [Psalm 30:5] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 234th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 233rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 234th day of 2017, realizing that I've had a lot of smiles and a lot of tears throughout my life, I look back over everything, and also realize how strong of a presence God has been through it all . . . ==> "Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness." [Lamentations 3:22-23] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

Saturday, August 19th, 2017

~ . . . So I've been thinking . . .
Knowing that some things about people
Just can't be fixed,
How about we just give peace a chance?
( . . . So I've Been Thinking . . .)

The 230th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 229th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 230th day of 2017, I challenge you to trust God today, knowing that His answers are wiser than your prayers . . . ==> "But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord; I say, 'You are my God.'" [Psalm 31:14] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 229th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 228th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 229th day of 2017, might I suggest again that what lies before you is not nearly as great as the power behind you . . . ==> "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world." [1 John 4:4][And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 227th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 226th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 227th day of 2017, I still find great pleasure in telling you all I can about my Redeemer, my Savior, and my Friend . . . ==> “. . .The most important thing is that I complete my mission, the work that the Lord Jesus gave me—to tell people the Good News about God's grace." [Acts 20:24] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do the little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 222nd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 221st day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 222nd day of 2017, I pray for you a Wonderful Day, and encourage you to keep your head high, no matter what comes your way . . . ==> "I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth." [Psalm 121:1-2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do the little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 216th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 215th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 216th day of 2017, I don't know how I could face another day without knowing that He's constantly by my side . . . ==> "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me;" [Psalm 23:4] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do the little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 215th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 214th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 215th day of 2017, I'm reminding myself that worse than committing the sin, is knowing the man who then watches me from my bathroom mirror . . . ==> "...He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; . . . And by His stripes we are healed.." [Isaiah 53:5] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do the little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 213th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 212th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 213th day of 2017, might I remind you that the more problems you have, the more opportunities you have to see God at work in your life . . . ==> "But from there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul." [Deuteronomy 4:29] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do the little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 212th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 211th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 212th day of 2017, I now know what is most important to God! If you want to know, then run and take a look in a mirror! . . . ==> “This is love: not that [you] loved God, but that He loved [you] and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for [your] sins." [1 John 4:10] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 208th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 207th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 208th day of 2017, I just want to remind you that when you can't see His hand in your situation, then trust His heart . . . ==> "Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” [Isaiah 41:10] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and be someone's blessing!]

The 206th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 205th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 206th day of 2017, might I again suggest to you that true faith involves taking a step in faith, even when you can't see the staircase . . . ==> ". . . for there is no other Name given under heaven by which we must be saved." [Acts 4:12] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

July 22nd, 2017

~ . . . A Reminder To Myself . . .
My love for God
Can only be as strong as my love
For the person I love the least . . .
( . . . Just A Reminder To Myself . . .)

The 202nd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 201st day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 202nd day of 2017, I still can't find the words to express how I feel simply knowing that God loves even me . . . ==> "One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life," [Psalm 27:4] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 199th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 198th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 199th day of 2017, my faith is still strengthened by what I see Him doing in the lives of others . . . ==> “I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.” [Psalm 121:1-2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 195th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 194th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 195th day of 2017, I don't know about you, but the closer I get to my Lord and Savior, the closer I want to be . . . ==> "So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you..." [James 4:7-8a] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 194th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 193rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 194th day of 2017, I invite you once again to celebrate the joy of living by letting people know that you're alive. GET UP, GET OUT, and LIVE OUT LOUD!! . . . ==> "Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; Break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises." [Psalm 98:4] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and be someone's blessing!]

The 192nd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 191st day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 192nd day of 2017, I'll remind you that as you live in a world so wonderful, know that you (yes, YOU) are just as wonderful to me . . . ==> "I praise [God] because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; and [His] works are wonderful, I know that full well." [Psalm 139:14] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and be someone's blessing!]

The 191st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 190th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 191st day of 2017, it brings me to tears knowing that the same God who created the sun, moon, and stars looked around and felt the world needed me, too...==> "I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.” [Psalm 139:14] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 186th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 185th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 186th day of 2017, when you feel like God has abandoned you, I challenge you to meditate on the beauty that surrounds you . . . ==> "Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?" [Psalm 139: 7] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

Saturday, July 1st, 2017

~ . . . So I've Been Thinking . . .

Loving my neighbor is easy, because

What Christ did FOR me is greater than 

What anyone else can do TO me . . .

( . . . So I've Been Thinking . . .)

The 180th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 179th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 180th day of 2017, I'm reminded that worrying doesn't remove tomorrow's pain. It only takes away today's joy. Pray. He still moves stones . . . ==> "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You." [Isaiah 26:3] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 178th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 177th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 178th day of 2017, I challenge you again to live life in a way that makes those around you thirsty for Christ . . . ==> “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men." [Matthew 5:13] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 177th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 176th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 177th day of 2017, I'll remind you again that your walk with Christ should not be discussed more than it should be revealed . . . ==> "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God . . ." [Galatians 2:20] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 174th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 173rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 174th day of 2017, might I suggest again that prayer is when you talk to God, but meditation is when you listen . . . ==> "But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds." [Psalm 73:28] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!] 😇

The 173rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 172nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 173rd day of 2017, I remind you that it IS okay to feel beaten and broken at times. Just remember that God's love is always present, and always for you . . . ==> "Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. . . ." [Isaiah 41:10a] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 172nd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 171st day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 172nd day of 2017, I praise God for allowing me to celebrate 20,089 days of life! And I worship Him, knowing that it would not have been possible if not for His grace . . . ==> "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." [Ephesians 2:8-9] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 171st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 170th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 171st day of 2017, life can be hard. So once again I'm challenging you to keep a SMILE on your FAITH . . . ==> ". . . Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today." [Exodus 14:13a] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 170th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 169th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 170th day of 2017, might I remind you that before you can hold on to God, you've got to be close to God . . . ==> "But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds." [Psalm 73:28] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 167th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 166th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 167th day of 2017, might I remind you that before you can hold on to God, you've got to be close to God . . . ==> "But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds." [Psalm 73:28] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 166th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 165th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 166th day of 2017, I just want to remind you that there is NO place that God has named "Gone-Too-Far". . . ==> "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." [1 John 1:9] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 163rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 162nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 163rd day of 2017, I want to wish you a wonderful week, filled with everything that increases your joy, sets your heart and mind on Christ Jesus and keeps you SMILING ;) . . . ==> "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!" [Philippians 4:4] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 160th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 159th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 160th day of 2017, God continues to prove my faith in Him to be a sure thing, even when life is NOT so good! Worship Him. And bring your "Yet Praise" . . . ==> "Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God." [Psalm 42:5] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 158th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 157th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 158th day of 2017, I ask you again: When you're doing all you can to hold on to God, are you really holding on to HIM? Or is HE holding on to YOU? . . . ==> "For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." [Isaiah 41:13] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 156th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 155th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 156th day of 2017, when you find that something in this life has knocked you to your knees, might I remind you that for the Christian, that's our battle stance . . . ==> "Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." [Romans 8:37] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 151st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 150th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 151st day of 2017, I'm thanking God for all He's done and continues to do in YOUR life. Yes, it even blesses me to see that God is blessing YOU! . . . ==> “Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory.” [Psalm 98:1] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 150th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 149th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 150th day of 2017, as you face another week, I remind you that while God still calms the storms, sometimes He calms His child . . . ==> "He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul . . ." [Psalm 23:2-3a] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 146th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 145th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 146th day of 2017, is your relationship with God strong enough that He could allow chaos in your life, and still count on your testimony? . . . ==> "If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not . . ," [Daniel 3:17-18a] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 145th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 144th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 145th day of 2017, might I remind you that when life seems to be falling apart, it may actually be falling into place. Just let God BE God . . . ==> "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." [Psalm 91:1] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 144th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 143rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 144th day of 2017, might I remind you that running away from God is the strongest evidence that He is chasing after you. He loves you. Turn around . . . ==> "Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see how good God is. Blessed are you who run to Him." [Psalm 34:8 (MSG)] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 143rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 142nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 143rd day of 2017, you may be worried, hurting, or confused. But please know that someone, somewhere is praying for you . . . ==> "But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brothers and sisters." [Luke 22:32] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

May 20th, 2017

~ . . . In case you need to know . . .

Life's most difficult roads

Usually lead to 

The most beautiful destinations.

( . . . Just In Case You Needed To Know . . .)

The 137th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 136th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 137th day of 2017, I'll just quickly remind you that what breaks your heart also breaks the heart of God . . . ==> "The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart. And He saves those who are broken in spirit." [Psalm 34:18] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 136th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 135th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 136th day of 2017, as I again consider the beauty of creation around me and all that God has made and holds in place, it STILL amazes me that He loves me enough to even know my name . . . ==> "When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, (who am I that you are mindful of me), human beings that you care for them? . . ." [Psalm 8:3-5] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 130th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 129th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 130th day of 2017, I'll say it again: Just because you're having a bad week, doesn't mean you have a bad life. If you're reading this today, you are blessed . . . ==> “Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you." [1 Peter 5:7] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 129th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 128th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 129th day of 2017, I'm thinking it's time again to get busted, found red handed, and caught in the very act of being a Great Parent . . . ==> "And you, [parents], do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord." [Ephesians 6:4] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

May 6th, 2017

~ . . . So I've been thinking . . .
It is not always the mountains
We need to conquer-
Sometimes it is ourselves . . .
(. . . So I've Been Thinking . . .)

The 125th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 124th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 125th day of 2017, might I suggest to you that no matter what you're going through, good or bad, God is your constant companion . . . ==> "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." [Joshua 1:9] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 124th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 123rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 124th day of 2017, I just want to remind you that simply knowing the price of God's love should be enough to shame us into living right . . . ==> "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. . . ." [Romans 5:8] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 123rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 122nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 123rd day of 2017, if you find that you're headed in the wrong direction, there is really only one sensible thing to do . . . ==> "If it is unacceptable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve . . . But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." [Joshua 24:15] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 122nd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 121st day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 122nd day of 2017, I'm still living in the reality that the desires of my heart are nothing more and nothing less than the desires HE has for my life. . . ==> "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart." [Psalm 37:4] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 121st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 120th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 121st day of 2017, I remind you that even for ME, life is not always good. BUT!! God is ALWAYS God. That alone makes my day. EVERYday . . . ==> "Know therefore that the LORD your God IS God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations . . ." [Deuteronomy 7:9] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 118th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 117th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 118th day of 2017, and since my earthly desire is making you aware of what's waiting for you after this, I exhale just for you . . . ==> "For He says, “In the time of My favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.”I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” [2 Corinthians 6:2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 116th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 115th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 116th day of 2017, I still feel the closer I get to God, the closer I want and need to be . . . ==> "But as for me, it is good to be near God . . ." [Psalm 73:28a] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 115th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 114th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 115th day of 2017, I feel God's love most when He works in the lives of those I love (Enjoy a Wonderful Birthday, Maya Mells!!). . . ==> "The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes." [Psalm 118:23] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 114th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 113th day. Good Afternoon, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 114th day of 2017, I am so grateful that God's faithfulness to me does not depend on me. It's just who He is . . . ==> "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful." [Hebrews 10:23] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 111th DAy . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 110th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 111th day of 2017, allow me to remind you that worrying does not take away tomorrow's pain. It only takes away today's joy. Try prayer. It works. . . ==> "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You." [Isaiah 26:3] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 108th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 107th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 108th day of 2017, once again I want to wish you a wonderful day, filled with everything that increases your joy, sets your heart and mind on Christ Jesus and keeps you Feeling Good . . . ==> "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!" [Philippians 4:4] 😌 [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 103rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 102nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 103rd day of 2017, it does my heart good to know that God is God when I'm on my mountains, AND when I'm in my valleys . . . ==> "From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I." [Psalm 61:2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 101st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 100th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 101st day of 2017, you already know God is good. But might I remind you that His goodness is even better when you allow Him to BE good in His own time . . . ==> "But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint." [Isaiah 40:31] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 100th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 99th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! Welcome to the 100th day of 2017! And let me remind you that even now God is willing and able to rewrite every page of your life that you surrender to Him . . . ==> "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." [Isaiah 43:19] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 97th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 96th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 97th day of 2017, should circumstances remind you of your brokenness, also be reminded that God continues to make all things new . . . ==> “It is because of the Lord’s loving-kindness that we are not destroyed for His loving-pity never ends. It is new every morning. He is so very faithful." [Lam. 3:22-23] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 94th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 93rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 94th day of 2017, I remind you that God is still in the "Stone-Rolled-Away" business. And He'll do whatever it takes to get His love wherever you are . . . ==> “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." [Romans 5:8] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 93rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 92nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 93rd day of 2017, don't allow what you cannot do to get in the way of what God can . . . ==> "But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head." [Psalm 3:3] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 90th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 89th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 90th day of 2017, allow me to remind you that God loves you not BECAUSE of who you are, but IN SPITE of who you are. That alone should set you free to love others unconditionally . . . ==> "He who does not love does not know God, for God is love." [1 John 4:8] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 89th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 88th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 89th day of 2017, I still find it hard to breathe without saying SOMEthing about what's waiting for you tomorrow . . . ==> "I have told you these things so My joy may be in you and your joy may be full.” [John 15:11] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 87th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 86th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 87th day of 2017, might I remind you that when you have a great need for Christ, you have a great Christ for your needs. You Matter . . . ==> "And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows." [Luke 12:7] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate!]

The 82nd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 81st day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 82nd day of 2017, might I suggest to you that no matter how many times we fail Him, His promise holds true . . . ==> "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out." [John 6:37] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate!]

The 81st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 80th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 81st day of 2017, might I suggest to you that sacrifice is the strongest evidence of love . . . ==> "For God so loved (your name here) that He gave His one and only Son . . ." [John 3:16a] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate!]

The 80th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 79th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 80th day of 2017, knowing that words have an impact, I challenge you to speak life into the hearts of others . . . ==> "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." [Ephesians 4:29] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate!]

The 78th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 78th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 79th day of 2017, might I remind you that God will never UN-love you. He paid much too high a price FOR you to ever turn His back ON you . . . ==> "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." [Romans 5:8] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate!]