REMEMBERING

 

REMEMBERING

  To begin the year of 2006, I sent out a devotional/prayer e-mail on each Monday. These were mainly excerpts from my personal journal. In November of 2007 I wrote my first blog entry. Exposed to only a limited number of viewers since then, it is my prayer that it will now reach out to a larger audience and that what is written and shared here will be a blessing and encouragement to all who partake of it. That it may be food and drink to the soul, delivered to me by the Bread of Life and Living Water to share with you.

"Blessed are all those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be fed"-Jesus

Seems as though the very early, even the pre-dawn moments of the morning are the most precious and intimate with my Father, my Abba. Jesus knew it was a special time, a needed time, and He set an example. Surely if Jesus needed this private time with His Father, then how much more do I? I seem to have a more tender, open spirit in the stillness and quiet and I remember the words of the LORD in Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God..."

 

So, early this morning I listened, and I wrote and now I share.

One Hope, Jesus Christ...

One Lord, Jesus Christ...

One Spirit, Holy Spirit...

 1 Corinthians 6:19-20  This body is Your temple, not mine own...bought at a price  1 Peter 1:18-19 ...therefore to glorify God. Remember the price, remember the passion, remember the cross, remember that Jesus did that all for you, Jesus paid it all for you...look, turn your eyes on Jesus, focus on Jesus, enduring the cross for you, look full into His face and what do you see?

Amazing grace...

Amazing love flowing down,

From hands and feet that were nailed to a tree,

That grace flows down and covers me.

That is why Jesus came...to seek and save, to give His life for me (to me), to willingly lay it down, to ransom my soul, to offer Himself up for me...my Lord, my Savior, my salvation, my Jesus.

Oh, to be one with You,

Oh, to be more like You,

Oh, to be transformed into Your image and likeness,

Oh, to love You more and love more like You,

Oh, to be full of grace and truth,

Oh, for Your glory to shine,

Oh, that others see You in me,

Oh, that others see You through me

At this time of year when I remember Your sacrificial death and celebrate Your glorious resurrection, I also remember anew and afresh the reason You came. You came, Jesus, to pay the highest, immeasurable price that only You could pay, for the greatest, immeasurable, eternal gift ever. .

So, I would live a life of cherishing and sharing the gift, Your gift of grace and eternal life.

So, I would live a life of thanksgiving every moment of every day. Thank You Abba! Thank You Jesus! Thank You Holy Spirit, my constant companion!

Today You minister to me, encourage me, focus me, love me. This day You help me remember...I need Your help, I need You, I need to remember and give thanks!

Veteran's Day

 

Remembering and thankful for all who have served and are serving our country in the military to protect and defend our freedom.

Remember His Sacrifice

 

Scripture Luke 24:6-8 He is not here but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. And they remembered His words.

Luke 24:45-47 He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures . . . it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations.

Luke 24:53 They were continually in the temple praising and blessing God.

Observation It was necessary for Jesus to suffer and rise again.

Application Today, I remember and am thankful for Jesus’ sacrifice and that He conquered sin and death for me.

Prayer Thank You Jesus for doing what only You could do defeating sin and death for all who would believe, including me. Thank You for the gift of eternal life. May I live a life that blesses and praises You.

MEMORIAL DAY

 His name was George Madison Waggoner, born in Dover, TN, 1836-1862 to 1864 listed as a casualty of The Civil War , he left behind a young wife named Mary, and two baby/toddler sons named Isaac George and Wiley Benjamin, that's all the info I have on MY 3RD GREAT-GRANDFATHER on my Mom's maternal side. Somewhere out there, one of these graves marked UNKNOWN SOLDIER could be him. The following I wrote about 15 years ago . . .

Remember … and give thanks!

Today I awoke long before dawn, still, comfortable, peaceful, thankful, blessed, free, and I reflect. I am able to enjoy such a moment because a high price was paid because a sacrifice was made. A sacrifice by many who’s name I'll never know, who’s faces, I've never seen, with lives given up never to be known. Today I remember although I cannot comprehend. They drank from a cup I'll never have to drink. They drank their final cup not knowing it was so, not mindful of the cost, with unquenchable courage . . . courage I'll never know. The value of freedom-can it ever be measured? The cost of freedom-can it ever be counted? Can it ever be paid in full? Priceless, costly, invaluable, immeasurable, and beyond comprehension! Today I remember those who have gone before and those who go forward now. Today I remember those who fought before and those who fight now. Today I remember those who paid the price and those who continue to pay the price so that we can continue to enjoy and others can begin to enjoy and share in this priceless gift of freedom. Today I remember and say “Thank You!” to those who have and still continue to sacrifice for freedom. Today I remember and say a prayer. Today I remember and offer thanks to God, the true Giver of freedom, for this country and this gift!

 

HOME-Four, Five, Six, Seven

Breathing, breathing, breathing...I remember the breathing. Stillness…I remember the stillness. Quietness…I remember the quietness. Still in bed…in the quietness I listened to/for your every breath. Still by the couch…in the quietness I listen to and count your every breath. “Be still and know that I AM God”…”In quietness and confidence is your strength”. With every breath...in the stillness…in the quietness then…in the stillness…in the quietness now…I knew…I know…I experienced…I am experiencing…Your presence…Your peace…Your strength…Your grace. Lingering...that's the word that came to mind...that's the word that described it...almost here, almost gone...I remember the lingering...as morning neared noon I sat beside you, held your hand and remembered the words to a song...
"When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near, When my life is almost gone,Hear my cry, hear my call, Hold my hand lest I fall,Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home ....
At the river I stand , Guide my feet, hold my hand , Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home...
 I'm tired, I’m weak, Lord I’m worn , Through the storm, through the night, Lead me on to The Light, Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home."
I sang the words released your hand...in the stillness...in the quietness...no more breaths to hear or count...your hand passed from my feeble hand to His precious nail scarred hand as Jesus led you across the river, to The Light and welcomed you home.
-In the stillness...in the quietness...I remember. "I LOVE YOU POP!"

Status Week Thirty Five-Thirty Nine 2010

Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! ~Psalm 68:19

Trust in the LORD at all times . . . Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. ~Psalm 62:8


Our value is not measured by what we do for God but by what He has done in us.

The LORD Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth. ~ Psalm 47:2

The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime,And in the night His song shall be with me—
A prayer to the God of my life.Psalm 42:8

Yesterday my Mom went in for yearly check up and all clear...cancer free for over six years...Thank You LORD! Love you Mom!

Lord, I love You and I want to walk closely with You today!


Love one another as I have loved you.-Jesus

Lord Jesus, thank You for Your marvelous grace that works in and through my life!!!

Today I remember and say ''THANK YOU, JESUS!!!''


Core values are of no value unless they reflect God’s values.


Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.- Psalm 119:1

Father, help me to see people through Your eyes...may others see You in/through me.

This is the day that the LORD has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!

Susie's on her way back to California. Pray for a safe trip.

Charlotte's Web at HCHS with Susie was a GREAT time!!!


Celebrating Susie's birthday with her! :)

Susie is here and I am GLAD!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my nephew JAMES BLAS!!! I LOVE YOU!!! Have a GREAT Day!!!

REMEMBER THE MAY DAY

There are days, dates, moments in time that are forever etched in my memory. This day deemed "Mother's Day" brings many memories to my mind, heart, and tears to my eyes. So many life changing moments connected to this day, this month of May, and my Mom. It was six years ago, May 2004 when the "C" word made its appearance in our family, through my Mom...breast cancer...since that diagnosis and subsequent surgery, she has remained cancer free...thank You LORD.The following year, 2005, on the day after Mother's Day, I took a fall in my chair, and broke my left orbital bone. Then there was/is 05/06/07, when my Dad left this world and entered into his eternal home.

Remember and Give Thanks

This last Monday in May we observe Memorial Day, although the actual, original date,was/is the 30th. Somewhere along the way the change was made to the last Monday in May in order to set up a three day holiday weekend. This day set aside especially to memorialize those who gave their lives in the service of our country in defending and advancing freedom. Such a high price…so many, so much sacrifice…may we never forget or take the freedoms we enjoy for granted or to lightly pass by a day like this without remembering and giving thanks for those who gave their all and those who continue to do so at this very moment. If you know or see someone currently serving or that is a veteran or their family or someone who lost a friend or loved one in military duty take time, anytime, not just on special days like this to reach out and say thank you, it’s the least we can do to express our gratitude. Below is something I wrote a few years ago.

Remember … and give thanks!
Today I awoke long before dawn, still, comfortable, peaceful, thankful, blessed, free, and I reflect. I am able to enjoy such a moment because a high price was paid because a sacrifice was made. A sacrifice by many who’s name I'll never know, who’s faces, I've never seen, with lives given up never to be known. Today I remember although I cannot comprehend. They drank from a cup I'll never have to drink. They drank their final cup not knowing it was so, not mindful of the cost, with unquenchable courage . . . courage I'll never know. The value of freedom-can it ever be measured? The cost of freedom-can it ever be counted? Can it ever be paid in full? Priceless, costly, invaluable, immeasurable, and beyond comprehension! Today I remember those who have gone before and those who go forward now. Today I remember those who fought before and those who fight now. Today I remember those who paid the price and those who continue to pay the price so that we can continue to enjoy and others can begin to enjoy and share in this priceless gift of freedom. Today I remember and say “Thank You!” to those who have and still continue to sacrifice for freedom. Today I remember and say a prayer. Today I remember and offer thanks to God, the true Giver of freedom, for this country and this gift!

Remember Their Sacrifice!

May 30 was the original date for Memorial Day until the change to the last Monday in May to create a three day holiday weekend. However, every day we should be thankful for and remember the sacrifice!

MEMORIAL DAY

REMEMBERING THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE

THANK YOU!

Remembering

Where do I begin? What do I say in my first post? To begin the year of 2006 I sent out a devotional/prayer e-mail on each Monday. These were mainly excerpts from my personal journal. Somehow at some point I got out of the habit and so much has happened in the in between. Recently one person I used to mail out to told me she missed my e-mails. So, here I am with my new blog site and ready to share again. It is my prayer that what is written and shared here will be a blessing and encouragement to all who partake of it. That it may be food and drink to the soul, delivered to me by the Bread of Life and Living Water to share with you.
"Blessed are all those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be fed"-Jesus

Seems as though the very early, even the pre-dawn moments of the morning are the most precious and intimate with my Father, my Abba. Jesus knew it was a special time, a needed time, and He set an example. Surely if Jesus needed this private time with His Father then how much more do I? I seem to have a more tender, open spirit in the stillness and quiet and I remember the words of the LORD in Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God..."

So, early this morning I listened and I wrote and now I share.
One Hope, Jesus Christ...
One Lord, Jesus Christ...
One Spirit, Holy Spirit...

(1 Corinthians 6:19-20) This body is Your temple, not mine own...bought at a price (1 Peter 1:18-19)...therefore to glorify God. Remember the price, remember the passion, remember the cross, remember that Jesus did that all for you, Jesus paid it all for you...look, turn your eyes on Jesus, focus on Jesus, enduring the cross for you, look full into His face and what do you see?

Amazing grace...
Amazing love flowing down,
From hands and feet that were nailed to a tree,
That grace flows down and covers me.

That is why Jesus came...to seek and save, to give His life for me (to me), to willingly lay it down, to ransom my soul, to offer Himself up for me...my Lord, my Savior, my salvation, my Jesus.
Oh to be one with You,
Oh to be more like You,
Oh to be transformed into Your image and likeness,
Oh to love You more and love more like You,
Oh to be full of grace and truth,
Oh for Your glory to shine,
Oh that others see You in me,
Oh that others see You through me.

At this time of year when I remember and celebrate Your coming into this world, I also remember anew and afresh the reason You came. You came, Jesus, to pay the highest, immeasurable price that only You could pay, for the greatest, immeasurable, eternal gift ever .
So, I would live a life of cherishing and sharing the gift, Your gift of grace and eternal life.
So, I would live a life of thanksgiving not only at this time of the year but every moment of every day. Thank You Abba! Thank You Jesus! Thank You Holy Spirit, my constant companion!
Today You minister to me, encourage me, focus me, love me. This day You help me remember...I need Your help, I need You, I need to remember and give thanks!