Saturday, January 2, 2016

In The Garden



So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.  Genesis 1:27

Have you ever really thought about the beauty of the garden, the unspoiled beauty, Adam and Eve lived in?  Have you ever really thought about what it was like to walk and talk with God through the garden without a care in the world?  We can, you know...  Oh we won't actually be walking in a garden but we can walk and talk with God daily through our quiet time, a time we set aside to be with Him alone.

You know we are a lot like Adam and Eve.  We want everything now and we don't want anyone or anything to stand in the way.  We choose to ignore God and His direction for our lives and by our actions we cause others to stumble just as Eve did.  We walk away from God and His leadership to meet our own desires.

But you know what God never leaves us, He is waiting for us to say I'm sorry and to ask His forgiveness for the sins we commit.  Just as He promised our Redeemer lives.  Jesus sacrificed His life for us allowing us access to God's presence.  All we need to do is step into the garden of prayer.

Beautiful Garden Of Prayer
by Eleanor A. Schroll

There's a garden where Jesus is waiting,
There's a place that is wondrously fair;
For it glows with the light of His presence,
'Tis that beautiful garden of prayer.

There's a garden where Jesus is waiting,
And I go with my burden and care
Just to learn from His lips words of comfort,
In the beautiful garden of prayer.

There's a garden where Jesus is waiting,
And He bids you to come meet Him there;
Just to bow, and receive a new blessing,
In the beautiful garden of prayer.
  Oh, the beautiful garden, the garden of prayer,
Oh, the beautiful garden of prayer;
There my Savior awaits, and He opens the gates
To the beautiful garden of prayer.

Friday, January 1, 2016

Created by God

From the rising of the sun to its going down the Lord's name is to be praised. Psalm 113:3

On that day so many years ago God created man and woman in His image.  He created us to have an imagination, intellect, and most importantly, a soul, the deepest part of us.  This is where we long to feel whole, loved, cherished and understood.

God wants to have a relationship with us.  So when those days come that you are feeling unloved, that no one cares for you, remember the Creator of the universe cares for you and He will always be there for you and me.

God's Word tells us in Psalm 136:14, "I am fearfully and wonderfully made."  Give thanks to God for creating you and for loving each of us perfectly.

Today is the start of a brand new year.  What kind of footprints will you leave as travel down the paths this year has to offer.  Will they be gigantic leaps of faith or tiny steps of slow steady progress.  May each of us lean on God for His direction as we start the journey into 2016.

Praise To The Lord, The Almighty
by Joachim Neander, 1680

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,
The King of Creation!
O my soul, praise Him,
for He is they health and salvation!
All ye who hear,
now to His temple draw near;
Praise Him in glad adoration.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad

Happy Anniversary to you
Happy Anniversary to you
Happy Anniversary I Love You
Happy Anniversary to you...

Mom & Dad
Today you are celebrating your 73rd Anniversary in heaven with all the family gathered around.  Give everyone a hug for me.

Love you and miss you everyday,
Me

Monday, May 25, 2015

Remembrance

Lindsay Johnson 
United States Army
87th Infantry Division
WWII
Battle of the Bulge
December 16, 1944

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13
 
This is a picture of my Uncle Lindsay.  I never met him as he died at the young age of 18 while fighting for the freedoms we enjoy.

So on this Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember those who fought and died for our great country, take a moment to remember the fallen heroes who laid down their lives for us.

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Happy Birthday Gary

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2 Corinthians 5:17

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Gary D
Happy Birthday to you!

Gary,
Today belongs to you so enjoy it to the fullest.
Love you,
Me

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Happy Birthday Linda

 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
1 John 4:12 

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Linda
Happy Birthday to you.

Linda I know your  "68th" birthday is blessed as you are celebrating it in Heaven.  Give Mom, Dad, and everyone else a hug for me.  Miss you everyday Sis...

Love,
Shirley

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Happy Birthday Daddy

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2

Today is my Daddy's birthday.  I know that he is celebrating with Mom, and all our loved ones in heaven today.  They are all gathered around God's banqueting table and enjoying the birthday celebration for my Daddy. 
 
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Daddy.
Happy Birthday to you.

Love you and miss you Daddy but I know I will see you again.