"Oh, give thanks to the LORD,
for He is good! For His mercy
endures forever."
I Chronicles 16:34 NKJV
Today, I give thanks to the LORD.
I give thanks for God's mercy, love, and goodness.
I am grateful for God's gifts of faith, family and friends.
Earlier this month, I took this picture at a friend's home.
Last week, we had a tasty meal at a local restaurant, Chow Daddy's.
"It's up to us to choose
contentment and
thankfulness now - and
stop imagining that
we to have everything
perfect before we are
happy."
Joanna Gaines
Praise the LORD
Praise, O servants of the LORD
Praise the name of the LORD.
Let the name of the LORD be
praised,
both now and forevermore.
From the rising of the sun to the
place where it sets,
the name of the LORD is to be praised.
The LORD is exalted over all the
nations,
his glory above the heavens.
Who is like the LORD our God,
the One who sits enthroned on
high,
who stoops down to look
on the heaven and the earth?
He raises the poor from the dust
and lifts the needy from the ash
heap;
he seats the with princes,
with the princes of their people.
He settles the barren woman in
her home,
as a happy mother of children.,
Praise the LORD.
Psalm 113 - 1 - 9
"There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with a cake." unknown
Special thanks to Lisa for creating this cake.
Tonight's Bible Study offered some probing questions I want to consider ...
For example, "What type of older person do I want to be? Another question was this, "What type of legacy will I leave behind?
Walking in nature gives me a perfect time to ponder questions and pray. Since God is everywhere, praying in God's creation is a great place to pray.
The poll that
matters is the one
that happens on
Election Day."
Heather Wilson
This time last week, I was in bed preparing to get up at 4:00 am, to be at the polls. I arrived at the precinct at 5:00 am. Thank God I was able to serve with the entire day! The training provided by our local clerk allowed election officials to serve without incident. At each station, Democrats and Republicans served our community well.
All day long, voters provided their identification and proceeded through the lines. What impressed me... So many first time volunteers. I congratulated them for taking their civic duty seriously.
While the election is over, now we prepare to continue to stay engaged in local and state politics. Civic duties need to happen every day and not just on election days.
Psalm 37
Don't worry about the wicked
or envy those who do wrong.
For like grass, they soon fade away.
Like flowers, they soon wither.
Trust in the LORD and do good.
Then you will live safely in the land and
prosper.
Take delight in the LORD,
and he will give you your heart's desires.
Commit everything you do to the LORD.
Trust him, and he will help you.
He will make your innocence radiate like the
dawn.
and the justice of your cause will shine
like the noonday sun.
Be still in the presence of the LORD.
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don't fret about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes.
Stop being angry!
Turn from our rage!
Do not lose your temper -
it only leads to harm.
For the wicked will be destroyed.
but those who trust in the LORD will
possess the land.
Verse 1 - 9 (NLT)
Welcome Fall! This year the fall leaves look so vibrant. Are you looking forward to enjoying hot cider, warm donuts, cozy blankets, sweaters, flannel sheets, hot cocoa, fire pits, scarves, walks in the park, Hallmark movies, family gatherings or maybe you will enjoy some silence.
Whatever you need, I pray that God will give you special time to enjoy seasonal joys.
Make room for joy in your life.
