Friends I will remember you, think of you, & pray for you.

Old cars are like old friends. We have a 1999 Buick Century, that I call my green "Cherry Bomb." We've owned it for almost all the 220,000 miles it has on it. It's more dependable than our newer car. As I was cleaning the inside of it out yesterday I was remembering all the wonderful people that have rode in that car, and the conversations we've had. Isn't it amazing how God puts different people in our lives at just the time we need them most?

Some people we have for just a season. Others are like that old car, I know they're there for me, regardless of the storms, or sunny days in my life. I have a handful of friends from way back in my grade school days that I love like sisters. I hope they know they can always count on me to pray for them and love them through eternity. Miles and years have come between us, but our love, friendship and ties in God unite us forever.

I'm thankful God has blessed me with good friends. Love really does make life happier and sweeter! Whether your an old friend, or new friend, I appreciate the time God has given us together. I appreciate you.

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother." Proverbs 18:24 (NIV) Jesus does stick closer than a brother!

"Love each other as I have loved you. greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:12 (NIV)

He Reigns from Heaven to Earth!

I've always said I'd like to die in the mountains doing something I love, like walking. The other day we were in a state park on a mountain, walking the trails. The wind began to blow, the air was filled with so much pollen dust it turned yellow. I have been feeling pretty good, so I didn't have my inhaler with me. Two miles away from the car I knew I was in deep trouble, And I found myself begging God for my next breath. Asthma really does make you feel like a fish out of water.

Have you ever considered how fast you could exit this life? Our next breath really does come from God. The Lord gives and takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord.

"There is no God like the God of Jeshurun,who rides on the heavens to help you and on the clouds in his majesty.

The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." Deuteronomy 33:26and 27 (NIV)

Think about His Love. Think about His Goodness. Think about all the things He's brought us through. He's still the same yesterday, or in this case way back in the Old Testament and He'll be the same for all our tomorrows! Our God is an awesome God!