Wrath of God?

Since this picture came to me through Facebook, I figure I can use it.

Does this seem like the Wrath of God? Heavy, black, and oppressive.

If so, then the light gleaming in the distance would remind me of His grace.

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me."

He doesn't just stand at the other end, beckoning to me.

He doesn't make me walk through anything alone.

He walks WITH me!

What an awesome God!

The Fair on the Hill

Today, at the Chapel on the Hill, we had our annual Fair on the Hill. This even serves various missions of the church. The Youth Group (Impact) earned funds for their mission trp coming up in another week or so. Vendors displayed a wide variety of items. I showed (& sold) copies of my book. I'm not sure which ministry the general Fair funds supported this year, but it's always a great cause. I must admit, I purchased a few things. (Who can abstain??) Spent more that I earned, of course.

Great fun, great items. I'm already looking forward to next year's.

Lift your eyes unto the hills
From whence cometh thy help.

I know I have used this photo before, but it is so very appropriate. This is La Chappelle, in Paris. One's eyes are drawn upward, which is the way we should be.

Today, during my Quiet Time, I asked for God to open my heart. Each portion of my reading responded.

The Psalm for today was Psalm 64. When finished, my eyes drifted down to Psalm 65:1-2. As The Message put it, "Silence is praise to you, Zion-dwelling God, and also obedience. You hear the prayer in it all."

Usually I use the NLT or NASB translation, neither of which resonated as TM did!!

Another reading for today was in Proverbs. Once again, TM came through: v.5: "Trust God from the bottom of your heart, don't try to figure out everything on your own.

I DEFINITELY received my answers!!  Thank You, Lord.

Up in the Air

Have you ever thought you were running around, up in the air, with your head cut off?
The "What if" of my husband's minor stoke had me feeling a bit like that.
Up in the air about "What if" it had been a major stroke.
"What if" he was irreprably damaged.
"What if" he was angry about my nagging him about taking his medications, doing his exercises, or going for more doctor appointmenst? (I DID plan on nagging, if need be.)
Up in the air about what his restrictions might be.

However, God carried the day.
He did NOT have a major stroke.
He IS expected to improve steadiness, and balance, and strength.
I do NOT have to nag at all, as he is quick to remind me!
There have been almost NO restrictions (beyond having me at home, carry a cell phone & use a cane on his walks.) And so far, his walks have been uneventful .... the best possible outcome.

My head is firmly on my shoulders again. I am on terra firma, and standing tall in my faith.
Thank You, Lord!!!!!

In the storms of the night,
I know You are there.
In the storms of my life,
You comfort me.
You hold me through
The storms of despair,
And I praise You, Lord,
For You are my GOD!

Yesterday my husband was blessed with a “wake up call” of only a very minor stroke. He is in the hospital, already beginning the healing process. Thank You, Lord!

The Lord's Plans

The Lord’s Plans

(Jeremiah 29)

“Now hear of the plans that

I have for your life,” said

My Master and Savior.

“I’ve no plan to harm you,

But plans for great hope, and

A prosperous future.

“Come call upon Me, and

Please lift up your prayers, for

I’m waiting to listen.”

God's Promise

I view this picture as both God's anger and His promise.

The rumbles of thunder were fierce. Sky went from sunset colors to dark within moments. Then, this huge, dark cloud appeared. God's anger. I quickly drove into a parking lot in order to grab my camera. By that time it had already changed character, and whitened. At first I'd thought I was taking a picture of that light cloud in the darkened sky, which in itself looked amazing, as if God had changed His mind. "His anger is but for a moment."

It was after I'd lowered the camera that I saw the rainbow reaching down. God's promise remembered.