September 27th, 2010

Living with cancer?
It can make its mark on you physically, emotionally and spiritually. It need not however it does have its impact in some way. Discouragement is one. I find that there are good days and not so good days. Choosing to live life to its fullest no matter what the day brings is crucial. I admit that I struggle with the dailyness of life and the uncertainty it brings. Being one who has planned and executed daily activities for the now, the future,  for myself and others makes receiving the unplanned or unexpected a challenge. My head says one thing and my heart another. Where one chooses to rest and rely each day brings life and healing. Choose this day "life".


 By His Light Devotion for today helped remind me of where "life" is...

DAILY INSPIRATION
Monday, September 27th 2010

************************************
Where To Turn...
************************************
I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere to go.  My own wisdom, and that of all about me, seemed insufficient for the day.
~Abraham Lincoln~
************************************
It's comforting to know, that when we have reached the end of all that is in our own power to do, there is yet somewhere that we can go for help.  By far, one of the most powerful weapons in our arsenal, lies in the power of praise/thanksgiving, worship, prayer and supplication.  This being the case, why then, do we so often wait until we have exhausted all other alternatives, and have nowhere else to turn?  Do it now...do it often...in times of trouble, AND in times of triumph!    
************************************
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers...
~1 Peter 3:12~ 

...The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working].
~James 5:16 (Amp)~

Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.  And God's peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
~Philippians 4:6,7 (Amp)~
***********************************
© Copyright 2000-2010 by Guiding Light Ministries International.  All rights reserved.

Guiding Light Ministries International
1680 Hendersonville Rd. - #B-6
Asheville, NC  28803

September 23rd, 2010 Lindsay Beach by Julie Foreman

The blog picture of Lindsay Beach at Camp Wapogasset is from a series of pictures captured this summer by Julie Foreman. Lindsay served as lifeguard and counselor at Wapo. She loved to lead campfires on this beach and so the picture is a fitting testimony to her legacy of ministry in her short 26 years of life. God grabbed her heart in a powerful fashion on this beach. Thanks be to Jesus.

September 22nd, 2010

TWINS WIN!

The Twins did it last night with the help of the White Soxs. What a game. First to win a division championship.

Haakon and Grandpa watched together for a while as we tried to see Mommy and Daddy on TV...what a joy to hold and hug our little guy. He carries on conversations with whoever will listen.

Thank you God that we have the pleasure to share these days together.
Thank you for the gift of life and Your Grace.

September 19th, 2010

Yesterday my parents celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. Dad was pretty sleepy but able to be up. I forget how remarkable an event this was. Sixty nine years of meals, conversations, trials and triumphs. The ups and downs of daily life shared faithfully with one another. One of the corner stones of their 69 years was their faith journey. Jesus was the center piece of their marriage. Faithfully they would worship and serve as able. Age may have reduced their involvement but not their "living for Jesus".  Those words are from a hymn that my parents taught my sister and me as we grew up. It has continued to echo in my mind this week of their 69th anniversary. The words remind me of their faithful journey as a couple.

Living for Jesus, a life that is true,

Striving to please Him in all that I do;

Yielding allegiance, glad hearted and free,

This is the pathway of blessing for me.

Refrain

O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to Thee,

For Thou, in Thy atonement, didst give Thyself for me.

I own no other Master, my heart shall be Thy throne.

My life I give, henceforth to live, O Christ, for Thee alone.

Living for Jesus Who died in my place,

Bearing on Calvary my sin and disgrace;

Such love constrains me to answer His call,

Follow His leading and give Him my all.

Refrain

Living for Jesus, wherever I am,

Doing each duty in His holy Name;

Willing to suffer affliction and loss,

Deeming each trial a part of my cross.

Refrain

Living for Jesus through earth’s little while,

My dearest treasure, the light of His smile;

Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem,

Bringing the weary to find rest in Him.

Refrain

September 14th, 2010

Took Haakon to the barn recently to ride on the "Famous Woody" school horse of the year. Woody is 32 yrs old but still used in teaching riding lessons for kids and adults. Haakon enjoyed Woody.

Learning to enjoy these times with loved ones is a special gift. All Creation shouts of God's presence and glory.

September 7, 2010 "First Day of School"

Sent my Lois of to school this morning with book bag, paper bags, purse and tea-to-go..."first day of school" for teachers too. Lois has been at school on-and-off for two weeks getting ready for this day and now it's here. Prayers go out for all the teachers, students, aides and staff as they help teach our children. It is a great calling to serve in the education of our children.

An Old Testament verse comes to mind as we are all called to teach and raise up our children in Christ. Renew our covenant today as parents, grand parents or great-grand parents to teach our children "the Way" of the LORD.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

 ⁴"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. ⁵You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. ⁶And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. ⁷ You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. ⁸ You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. ⁹ You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.       

September 3rd, 2010

This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for people to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot.    Ecclesiastes 5:18


Labor Day is just around the corner. Many are out of work and struggling with great challenges in their lives today. Some have just heard that they are no longer needed in their workplace. Difficult days are ahead. How one reacts to the changes unwanted in our lives reflects our focus.
We can choose to be grateful for the time or what we had or resentful for what we do not have.

My new calling is to serve Lois in this new season of our life. I am to be her helpmate as God designed.
I could be resentful that I do tasks around our home or thankful that I am able to do some of these for Lois.
Our lives as we knew them have changed but our calling has not. We are to serve God and others as we are able. Today I give thanks for the "...few days of life God has given..." to serve as I am able. I give thanks for the labor I have been given to be a helpmate.