❀ Thanksgiving again, today and tomorrow

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"Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!" Psalm 107:1, 8, 15, 21, 31 KJV
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This was the very first Scripture that God gave to me. My life on earth will not be long enough to thank Him for what He has done for me.



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Everyday is a new beginning. A new sunrise, fresh beauty to behold, and a new sunset.
Let me be as a little child and see the wonder of it all, anew, each day.
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❀ Somewhere in the world, in the cities of America, in California, here ...

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Jesus love the little children, all the children of the world,
Brown and yellow, black and white,
They are precious in His sight,
Jesus loves the little children of the world.
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This one is my grand baby girl, Naomi Roseberry - 22 months
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When it comes to children, something rises up in me and I become a she-bear. The Scriptures talks about in the lasts days "without natural affection", and we are right smack in it. Children all over the world are in need.
The love in my heart... I've got to give it out!
I can't go to China or Africa, Europe or South America, but I can make a difference where I live.
Let the Jesus in me be the Jesus they see.
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❀ Safe in the House of the Lord

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Our dwellings are havens of peace and safety. Many times over the years, people have come to sojourn in my little place and made the remark of feeling safe and peaceful.

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"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." Psalm 91:1 KJV
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"He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust...." Psalm 91:4 KJV
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Today we had a situation where a group ran into my yard and stepped in my front door. Children. They were afraid. It all turned out alright. I love these families so much. These kids love coming to Sunday School.
My heart is full. I want to hold them all close and keep them warm and safe.
Thank you Lord for what you are doing. Open door for more to come and find out about You. Fill them ALL with the Holy Ghost.

❀ God's treasure chest

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"Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them who love him."
1 Cor. 2:9 KJV

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❀ Look at what's in store for the children of the Lord!

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"How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!"
Psalm 130:17 KJV

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❀ When the sky is darkened ...

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"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety."
Psalm 4:5 KJV

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On the corner of Jamboree and Santiago, families have set up camp after evacuating their homes a week ago. Life goes on. A little boy celebrated his six birthday. These people don't even know if they have a home to go back to. And now the Santa Ana winds might pick up again ... My heart goes out to them. I don't know their name, haven't seen their faces, but my eyes well up with tears a I read their story. Pray ...
How does anyone handle these situations without the assurance of God's providence? Old hymns often come to my lips and bring comfort to my heart when I need a touch. I feel so close to my Savior when I sing to Him, His peace comes down and surrounds me. And I am safe.

❀ What do I know ?

"I have held many things in my hand, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess."
Martin Luther
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"Preserve me O God: for in Thee do I put my trust."
Psalm 16:1 KJV

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"I trust you Lord". How often we say these words. But how often do we live like we believe it? Yet, every time we try to "help" God, we just make a mess out of it. Then it takes longer for His will to be done because now, He has to fix things up first, and then we go on again.