COME LET US ADORE HIM

 

O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
...
For You alone are worthy
For You alone are worthy
For You alone are worthy
Christ the Lord
We'll give You all the glory
We'll give You all the glory
We'll give You all the glory
Christ the Lord

HAVE YOU MET YOUR ANGEL?

HEBREWS 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers for thereby some have entertained Angels unawares

for a few years now I have been doing the same two day Christmas show and every year it seems the Lord puts someone new in my path, whether it be a customer or a fellow vender, this dear sweet lady has been doing the same show way longer than me but with the show being so big I just met her personally three years ago,  a friend who also does this show is always set up on the other side just a few tables down from her, this sweet lady began to share with my friend about her grandson & asking for prayer, my friend came over to the other side of the building & got me saying I need you to meet someone,as we shared with her the goodness of the power of prayer, well you could say we had church right there around her booth, with tears she hugged & kissed me thanking me, I took  a deep breath thanking the lord for being there to be a blessing that day  & returned to my booth,it was  also that same year when we had such a blow here in Ala with the tornado,as the show was ending that night at 9:00PM, all the venders were tidying up exchanging be careful's, see you in the morning & so on

Things were so different in the dark, with street lights gone, neighborhoods gone it was hard to get my baring even though I’d been this way many times before, thus turning onto a wrong road, I suddenly realized I had went the wrong way, there was nothing but total darkness ,I can hear friends voices echoing how many times I gotta tell you take your cell phone! take your GPS!my only defense was I didn’t need them so much as I’ve been this way before many times but I did need something, I needed help

cell phones , the GPS’s are all good things to have as I recalled thinking if I’d had mine all I’d have to do would be click home & it’s take me home, how easy it is to depend on modern technology, as I began to cry out to the Lord  it seemed I’d be driving forever as I watched the clock ticking away another hour, there was still darkness all around me but now there was an eeriness, I knew I was not in a good place, I remember crying & telling the Lord this is it, you’ve got to help me or beam me up for I cannot bear the terror that is coming

then off in the distance I saw a gas station light except it was unusually high up , I was drawn to it, as I drove towards it, a peace began to fill my car, down to my very soul, it seemed an hour before I reached that sign & when I did I realized where I was, I now could head home

The next morning as I drove back towards the show, I thanked the Lord once again for keeping a hedge of protection around me, as I shared with my friend the ordeal, the show coordinator  came over & said I know where you were & I’ll tell you this, that was God  that got you outta there for you were in a bad place & anything could of happened to you

As I go across the room to check on  the sweet lady whom I’d met the day before, the sweet little thing grabbed me with tears in her eyes saying, when she’d got home & went to bed , the lord woke her up & told her to pray for me, she said after she prayed, got back into bed , he woke her again & said pray again, she said she brought down the heavens praying for me for about 30 minutes then there was a peace & went back to bed, I told her that was the moment when I begged the Lord to help me or beam me up, now the three of us are crying, hugging, customers, venders not understanding but we understood it for we knew God had showed up & showed himself mightily!

Never take for granted the people you meet, had I not met my sweet Angel that day I may not be here today ,we ran to each other this year hugging, laughing, sharing,we exchanged address’s, emails etc. excited for what's’ to come!

Never take for granted the people you meet for the next stranger you meet may just be your Angel unaware!

COMPUTER OR CABLE PROBLEMS?

 

well it has to be one or the other, hopefully it’s in the cable , it takes hours of fighting to stay on, virus protection says everything's ok in that area, so please bare with me , it has taken a long time just to get in here & say bare with me lol! hubby has offered to buy me  a lap top, what a a sweetie! hopefully it’s just a kink in the cable, if not it may have to wait till after Christmas

PSALMS 115

When you read the word, do you just read it? do you absorb it? do you let it speak to you? This past week there has been something laying heavy on my mind, troubling my soul and as I was reading through the Psalms, around the twelfth verse of chapter  115 began to stand out to me and this is what I saw

THE LORD HAS BEEN MINDFUL OF ME

HE HAS BLESSED ME

HE HAS BLESSED MY HOUSE

HE HAS INCRESSED MY BLESSINGS

AND BECAUSE HE HAS INCRESED ME

EVEN MY CHILDREN ARE BLESSED

I AM BLESSED OF THE LORD

HE MADE THE HEAVEN AND THE EARTH

AND HE BLESSES ME

I encourage you today to find a quite place and take a moment to hear what he has to say to you

YOU DESERVE THE GLORY

YOU DESERVE THE GLORY

AND THE HONOR ,LORD WE LIFT OUR HANDS IN WORSHIP

AS WE LIFT YOUR HOLY NAME

FOR YOU ARE GREAT, YOU DO MIRACLES SO GREAT

THERE IS NO ONE ELSE LIKE YOU……..

I awoke this morning singing this song & it has stayed on my heart all day ,God is great & I would not be where I am today had it not been for him,I truly believe God is about to do something great in our lives

 

KEEP ON BLOOMING

 

(image from Southern Living )

This past Sunday as we pulled into the church parking lot, I noticed a spider lily standing all alone ,my mind swept to sweet memories of my Husbands grandmother who always had rows of these old thyme flowers edging her front yard ,as I began to ponder on how interesting it was that no matter how many times you cut them down, they always pop back up, their roots seem to run deep

Did you know that’s how we are to be? we are to be rooted in the word so deep that when the enemy cuts us down ,physically, spiritually, mentally, we come back strong, as I looked at this one little spider lily,knowing that it’d be cut down next grass cutting day , that it’d be back because it was created to bloom

You were created to bloom, don’t let anything hinder you from shining your light so that those who walk in darkness may see the light

Isaiah 35:2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God.

HAPPY FALL!

 

GOD IS NO STRANGER

 

God is no stranger in a faraway place

He’s as close as the wind that blows on my face

It’s true I can’t see the wind as it blows

But I feel it all around me & my heart surely knows

That God’s mighty hand can be felt every minute

For there is nothing on earth that God isn’t in it

The sky and the stars, the waves and the sea

The dew on the grass, the leaves on a tree

Are constant reminders of God and his nearness

Proclaiming his presence with crystal-like clearness

So how could I think God was far far away

When I feel him beside me every hour of the day

And I’ve plenty of reasons to know God’s my friend

And that his is one friendship that time cannot end

(poems of faith by Helen Steiner Rice)

I’ve always loved poems, I’m not sure where it began , I just know I’ve always been drawn to poems, this poem talks about how God is always near & nothing can separate us from him

ROMANS 8:38-39

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life,nor angels,nor principalities,nor powers, nor things present,nor things to come,nor height,nor depth,nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord

Do you have  a made-up mind today that nothing shall separate you from God?

WHERE DOES YOUR HELP COME FROM

 

Psalm 121
A song of ascents.

1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?

2 My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;

4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The LORD watches over you—
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.

7 The LORD will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;

8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.

COME FOLLOW MY NEWEST BLOG

COOKING TOGETHER AT HOME

http://cookingathometogether.blogspot.com/

you can follow by email or Google friend connect, I’m still working out  few kinks, been a while since I set up my blogs & things have changed lol!

LIVE IT

 

(Ps.16:6-7) The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup thou maintainest my lot;the lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places yea I have a Godly heritage

(Eph.6:13) Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day and having done all to stand

(Luke 10:27-28) And he answering said thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy strength and with all thy mind and thy neighbor as thyself;And he said unto him thou hast answered right, this do and thou shalt live

(Ps.119:88)Quicken me after thy loving kindness,so shall I keep the testimony  of thy mouth

THINK ON THESE THINGS

 

Finally brethren whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure,whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report,if there be any virtue,and if there be any praise,think on these things

(Philp.4:8 )

The More I Seek You~ Kari Jobe..Video by Cecilie - YouTube

when words are missed understood & trust are broken dig in a little deeper for the enemy is working 24/7 seeking whom he may devour

NEWEST ADDITION TO THE LIBRARY

Couples Of The Bible is newest addition to the Office Library, you can use it as a devotional or a fantastic study/reference guide, each chapter tells the meaning of their names, their character, their challenge, their outcome, & key scripture,this book is like icing on the cake for "Men Of The Bible" & Women Of The Bible" which are in my Library as well

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

WHERE DID THE TIME GO

http://proverbs31.org/online-bible-studies/2013/08/04/yes-to-god-week-1/

week one has already started for the WHEN WOMEN SAY YES TO GOD online Bible study, also note it has been moved to  Proverbs 31 Ministry site

Yes to God Study~ Week 1

• Chapter 1 A Soul That Longs for More
• Phrase of the Week~ Palms Up #Palms Up (Palms have to be up and open in order to receive what God is giving us)
• Verse~ Deuteronomy 6:5, ^“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”

Yes to God ~ Week 2

• Read Chapters 2 AND 3
• Phrase of the week: Say What? Use the hashtag #SayWhat to stay connected with the community!
• Verse of the week: “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” -Jeremiah 29:13 [NIV]

Three chapters, I think I can catch up! there’s still time to join in this wonderful study, you may have something to share that someone needs to hear, you never know!

I MUST TELL JESUS

SUNDAY SELECTIONS

I must tell Jesus all of my trials;
I cannot bear these burdens alone;
In my distress He kindly will help me;
He ever loves and cares for His own.

I must tell Jesus all of my troubles,
He is a kind, compassionate Friend;
If I but ask Him, He will deliver,
Make of my troubles quickly an end.

Tempted and tried, I need a great Saviour,
One who can help my burdens to bear;
I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus,
He all my cares and sorrows will share.

O how the world to evil allures me!
O how my heart is tempted to sin!
I must tell Jesus, and He will help me
Over the world the vict'ry to win.

Chorus:
"I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!
I cannot bear my burdens alone;
I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!
Jesus can help me, Jesus alone."

 

Elisha A. Hoffman: Pastor and Gospel Hymn Writer

While not working in his study or writing gospel songs and hymns, he could be found ministering with the poor in their homes. The story has been told that while visiting one day, he came to a home which had been experienced much sorrow and affliction. He found the mother of the home in the depths of despair. He tried to quote Bible verses that he thought would help to console her, but to no avail. Then he suggested that she could do nothing better than to take all of her sorrow to the Lord Jesus. "You must tell Jesus," he told her. Upon mediating upon these words, a light broke across her face and she cried, "Yes, I must tell Jesus." Mr. Hoffman left immediately with those words still ringing in his ears — "I must tell Jesus." He went directly home and wrote:

I MUST TELL JESUS

for more on Elisha A. Hoffman & his works

http://www.wholesomewords.org/biography/bhoffman.html

 

WHEN WOMEN SAY YES TO GOD ONLINE BIBLE STUDY

If you have been following along with Melissa’s on line Bible studies over at  http://melissataylor.org/ you will see that the online studies have moved to the  Proverbs 31 site http://proverbs31.org/online-bible-studies/ 

there is still time to sign up & join in on this wonderful online Bible study ,Aug.4th—Sept.14th people often ask  why I sign up for online Bible study's, one I love to read, they draw you deeper into the word, the questions make you think & search your heart,you get to interact online with woman from around the world to encourage, to inspire as well as be encouraged or inspired yourself,prayer request are brought to table as well as praise reports,so come on & sign up, you’ll never know how your words will effect someone's life

 

BLESSED ASSURANCE

 

BLESSED ASSURANCE

( Frances J. Crosby, 1873)

1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
   Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
   Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
   Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
   • Refrain:
     This is my story, this is my song,
     Praising my Savior all the day long;
     This is my story, this is my song,
     Praising my Savior all the day long.
2. Perfect submission, perfect delight,
   Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
   Angels, descending, bring from above
   Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
3. Perfect submission, all is at rest,
   I in my Savior am happy and blest,
   Watching and waiting, looking above,
   Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.

   Fanny Crosby (1820-1915) is heralded as one of the world's most prolific and talented hymn composers. Blind from shortly after birth, Fanny nonetheless wrote 8,000 hymns.
   One day Fanny overheard her friend and fellow musician Phoebe Knapp playing a new composition on the organ. Phoebe told Fanny the tune was called Assurance. Fanny replied: 'Blessed Assurance! Jesus is mine!' And so began the collaboration that was to become one of Christendom's most beloved hymns. Blessed Assurance was published in 1873.

http://www.sharefaith.com/guide/Christian-Music/hymns-the-songs-and-the-stories/blessed-assurance-the-song-and-the-story.html

 

COME ALONG AND GROW OLD WITH ME

FOR THE BEST IS YET TO BE

someone ask me why grey? no matter how many ways I explained it, you probably still wouldn't understand it,I was headed down that road anyway lol I’’ve always been a chestnut brownish red ever since I was a iddy biddy girl , grey runs early in my family so  L'Oreal & Clairol has been my best friends for the last 30 years ,my roots have been snow white for a few years now,making it harder & harder  to maintain the red, I threaten to go natural for years so I had all the faded brassy red cut out & helped  it along lol! I'm ready to embrace this new transition in our lives s we approach our golden years, with three grown children, two fantastic son-n-laws & eight grandchildren,life is good! God is good!

we haven’t had good pictures of ourselves made in years & since my new look is only a week old we needed new pictures lol! so we went to my sisters who has the most beautiful yard for  a photo shoot, 48 pictures!  but I wont bore you with that many lol

at 57 & 60 (Aug18) for him  we’ve still got it for each other lol! he is my soul mate! my best friend! and we are about to have a blast  as we  embrace new blessings God has in store for us on this new road in our lives, God is faithful! God is good!

INSTILLED WITH THE WORD

When I came across this I thought about  reading the Bible & how true it is when we feed upon the word it will get deep down inside us & becomes a part of us

THEY’RE HOME!

WE TOOK UP HALF THE AIRPORT LOL!

ME HOLDING REECE, WES’S MOM TO THE LEFT, MY OLDEST GRAND DAUGHTERS BEHIND ME & WES

REECE WITH HIS NEW PAW PAW TERRY!

REECE ,ME MEAGAN

THE WILLIAMS FAMILY PARTY OF SEVEN

COURTNEY,MADISON,HANNAH, MEAGAN,REECE, HEATHER, WES

I THINK THIS IS MY FAVORITE OF HEATHER HOLDING REECE

MADIONS & MEAGAN WELCOMING THEIR NEW BROTHER

PAW PAW GIVING REECE A HIGH FIVE

JUNE (WES’A MOM) I TOLD HER TO COME TO THE FROT OF THE LINE, WE WERE THE PARENTS, WE HAVE THE RIGHT ! LOL!

2:00 am & HE’S CLICKING RIGHT ALONG

IT’S HARD TO…….

SEW

CATCH UP ON READING

ORGANIZE

OR

DOWN RIGHT REST

WHEN YOU’RE LAUGHING!!!

 

                                

HOLDING DOWN THE FORTH  & COUNTING DOWN 10 MORE DAYS TILL BABY DAUGHETR SON-N-LAW & NEW GRANDSON REECE GETS HOME FROM CHINA