He is Faithful

Have any of you ever listen to any of Wayne Watson's music? I took a sentimental journey as I caught up on some deep cleaning around here. I put one of his old Cd's in Monday and cried like a baby as I remembered all the good things God has done throughout my life. God is Always faithful even when I'm not. (My Bible reading sometimes gets pushed aside while I occupy my life with what I think I "have to do, " for example washing walls and cleaning cupboards.)





There's a song called, "Watered Colored Ponies," on one of Wayne's CD. I've played it so much I'm amazed it still plays. Children are an awesome blessing from God, but all too soon the Watered colored ponies really do ride away. There are no more finger paintings hanging from the refrigerator door, the smudges of kisses from little faces have all been washed from the windows, and the only laughter from our children's young voices exists only in our minds.





May God provide children somewhere around you all the days of your life. People of all ages keep our minds healthy and happy. Is there anything as sweet as a child laughter, or an older persons smile? What can compare to hugs from any of those you love-Nothing!





Time really does fly, I remember hearing the words, "Baby, what will we do when it comes back to me and you?" Before I knew it suddenly Mike and Heidi had grown up and gone. Mark and I were alone again.





Before that time, both Michael and Heidi were saved by grace, through Christ. (A mommas greatest JOY!) And just as I had asked God for their salvation, I also asked that they would mount up as eagles and do what He wanted all the days of their lives. Michael and Heidi did mount up as eagles, they are both soaring high for Jesus. God is so good and faithful.





There's another song on that CD called, "Somewhere in the World out there." I remember asking God to give Michael a Godly wife. So I was praying that whoever that little girl was Jesus would help her love God as well. I use to wonder what she'd look like, where she was and what she was doing. Ironically I seen some pictures of Neva when she was a little girl about a month ago. Guess what, she was this cute little girl in cowboy boots like Mike-about the same age. But while he was building snowmen in Michigan, she was probably playing outside in GA. Isn't it neat how God puts us all together?





God gave Michael and Neva to each other as marriage partners for life . :) She's beautiful, a lovely Godly Woman and they have a marriage grounded in Christ.We all love her very much. Michael is a wonderful son, you can't imagine how much I love my Michael. God has been so Good!





I use to ask God to please let Heidi go to college. She was an absolute little doll baby, born with styled hair, long eyelashes and a cute little round nose. I use to ask God to help her finish college and not quit like I did to get married. Heidi has her bachelor's degree; now she's going back for her Master's degree. She's dating a good Godly man and maybe they'll become a family.





Sure I still have unfulfilled blessings like grandchildren, but God has already gave me so many wonderful blessings. Sometimes I feel like God has given me a lifetime of Christmas mornings with lots of presents. Not all gifts come with ribbons and bows. The best ones are from God! Yes, there has been illness, death, horrible trials, and pain, but the good is what I remember, and there has been so much!





"But grow in grace! and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever! Amen" 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV)





"For the word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all He does.


The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His unfailing love."


Psalm 33:4 &5 (NIV)





"Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.





The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made.





The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down."


Psalm 145: 13 & 14 (NIV)





"For no matter how many promises God has made they are, "Yes" in Christ. And so through Him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God. Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set His seal of ownership on us, and put His spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come." 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (NIV)





God keeps everyone of His promises. He fulfils every promise in our lives for His glory. We are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus. May God help you see all the blessings He has bestowed on you, so you can glorify your Father in heaven.





So many of you wrote to me and said you are praying for my health. Thank you so much! Your prayers are helping. I thank God for you every day. I love you.

Thou the sails are torn and battered the Anchor holds!

"Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of my Lord forever." Psalm 23:6

Tonight is one of those nights, I have to cling to Jesus, more than ever. The pain in my back from my spine all the way around to where my stoma exits my body is hurting bad. The wafer came off this afternoon and the blood flowed freely down my leg, to my foot. Chron's is a wicked, wicked disease that literally is eating my flesh and intestines away.

I'm so thankful we were able to go to church this morning. The service at Beech Haven Baptist in Athens was especially a blessing today. We were created to Glorify God! We are the only living creatures with a soul and spirit to have fellowship with God our Creator, Sustainer, Author and Finisher of our faith. He's been the constant Anchor in the midst of every one of my storms. Though this body, like a ship out on a rough sea, is bloody, battered, ripped and torn my Anchor holds in Christ Jesus!

If you want- pray for me, but if you do, pray for God's Will and Grace until this ship finally sails home. Heaven is where my heart and Savior is.

I go to Decatur for an MRI on Friday. Only God knows the number of my days, but whether I endure much more, or just a little more, I'm thankful for the journey. It's been a wild but enlightening ride. I have truly loved a full rich life, especially the days I've had with Jesus, my family and friends!

Open our Hearts Lord

We've all been there-frustrated over family members, or close friends that never accept Jesus. They hear the message, see the walk and are loved by people who show them compassion and understanding, yet they choose to turn away. Time runs out, the unbeliever dies. They are eternally separated from God and their believing loved ones.

"Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing they do not hear or understand."

In them is fulfilled the prophet of Isaiah:

"You will ever be hearing, but never understanding; you will ever be seeing, but never perceiving."

For this peoples heart is calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they close their eyes." Matthew 13:13-15 (NIV)

"When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This seed was sown along the path." Matthew 13:19 (NIV)

Even if the seed is sown sometimes it springs up among the weeds. Christians living among unbelieving friends and family, become weak from lack of nourishment of God's word and other believers. They get just enough spiritual food to exist, but they never thrive. Often they feel choked out by Satan's plot to keep their beloveds soul from God. The threat of your loved ones entering eternity without Christ is a huge weight on your heart. Rightfully so- Your family's eternal life is more important than their earthly life. (See Matthew 13:24-30)

Staying away from God's house and your Bible may cost your loved ones security in heaven. Although accepting Christ is a personal decision everyone must make for them self, what parents teach by doing is vital to how a child sees God. How horrible to consider your children never accepting Christ as their personal Savior, (especially if you neglected to live for Christ.) Personally, I'd rather die ten times over.

Then there are the believers who spring up so quickly in rocky soil. Gun hoe to be a "Christian" because everyone else around them is one. They want what others have , but are not willing to grow in faith through trial, or circumstance. Believer beware, in every life a little rain must fall. They cry out, "Why did God let this happen? He doesn't love me!" So ends their adventure in the "Christian Life." Bad times do fall on "good people." Would any of us ever grow without trial and error? I couldn't have. (See Matthew 13:20-23)

God is the only One who can give sight, hearing and belief to the unbelieving heart. We need to pray hard for those we love who are not grounded in Christ. We all need good soil and food to grow. For Christians that consists of a Godly group of believers, grounded in God's Word daily to thrive. Studying your Bible alone is even more important. Remember this is a "personal relationship with Christ." Groups and friends are wonderful, but you'll soon fall if there's not a one on one relationship with Christ.

If you're living with a non believer or weak Christan, try reading your bible daily. Do Not force it down your spouses throat. Quietly consume it on your own, until they want to share it with you. When he/she asks why you're reading and trying to live it out, explain how you want to live for Christ. This might be a good time to express your love and desire that all your family would know Christ. Most true believers see Christ in a loved one, or friend prior to becoming a believer. The peace which surpasses all understanding is inviting and intriguing. God designed the human heart with a void only He can fill.

Imagine the joy in your home if Christ became the center of every one's life. No it doesn't mean you'll never fight. Believe me, married believers fight-I know this first hand. Growing together and knowing your spouse and children will be in heaven is an awesome blessing.

The Church is far from perfect. In fact, it's just a group of forgiven sinners who meet and try to encourage each other to try to follow Christ. There is sin in every part of Christ's church, some of it is down right ugly, but the good far out weighs the bad.

"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he went out and hid it again, and then in his joy he went and sold everything he had and bought that field."

"Again the kingdom of heaven is like a a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it."

Matthew 13: 44&45 (NIV)

I hope what you've found in Jesus is worth sharing especially with those you love. We only have one life, but if it is lived well, that's enough to glorify God. Life is short; don't leave earth without a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. :) Love ya

When you think Jesus doesn't know Consider these things...

If you've ever doubted that Jesus knew what you're going through read what he says in the New Testament. He knows everything that has and will happen. Don't be afraid because He has sent the Holy Spirit to guide and comfort you.

"Be on your Gard against men; they will hand you over against the local councils and flog you in their synagogues. On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you." Matthew 10:17-20 (NIV)

"So do not be afraid of them. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. " Matthew 10:26 (NIV)

"Do not be afraid of those who can kill the body but can not kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell."

Matthew 10:28 (NIV)

"All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son wishes to reveal Him." Matthew 11:27 (NIV)

"Come to me , all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)

If you are one whom the Son has chosen to reveal salvation to I pray you'll have the strength to endure as long as He gives you breath. Life can be hard but it is well worth the journey with God on our side. Grasp every thing you can learn from God. He's preparing you for eternity!

Jesus is the bridge to God the Father.

Don't be Way Laid by False Prophets

"See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of the world rather than on Christ." Colossians 2:8 (NIV)

"Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ."

Colossians 2:16 & 17 (NIV)



"Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch! These are all destined to parish with use because they are based on human commands and teachings. Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence." Colossians 2:21-23 (NIV)



Isn't that interesting? When Paul wrote this he was warning his Christian brothers and sisters to stay away from people who worshiped different phases of the moon. Today we still have people celebrating these things. They are FALSE doctrine-stop it.



He also warned against people who make a big fuss about what others may eat, such as pork, or drink, such as wine. In fact, there are at least three different verses in the Bible that I can think of that say that a little bit of wine is good for the stomach. There are SEVERAL verses on gluttony, which is a sin, but that is rarely addressed in the church today.



As time goes by, it is especially important to read your Bible and follow what it says. You will not be accountable for man's laws, but we are all accountable to God's laws.



Paul hit it smack on the head when he said, "with their self imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence."



In other words they were distracting others from real problems such as sexual immoralities to focus on non-sense. Christian, do not get caught up in the non sense and political correctness of this day and age; you are accountable for what God says.



See these: Psalm 104:15 (How true!) :)

Isaiah 55:1 (Wine isn't the issue- problems come when you don't know when you've had enough.)

1 Timothy 5:23 (Wine is good for both the stomach and your heart-research the facts.)

Fear the Lord First...

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise." Psalm 111:10 (NIV)

"Choose instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies and nothing you desire can compare to her."

Proverbs 8: 10& 11 (NIV)

"Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding. The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him."

Proverbs 23: 23 & 24 (NIV)

Train up a child in the way he or she should go and when he is old he will not depart from it-how true. I'm so thankful that when I was little, before I could read my mother let me look at the pictures in her Bible. I wanted to know the stories, so she took me to Sunday School.

I'm thankful for all the wonderful teachers I've had in and out of schools. They hold a special place in my heart. The great ones taught so much more than just book knowledge. Your love and kindness will always be appreciated!

I know the joy of my children's salvation! As a mom I consider their salvation one of my very best blessings from God! It's a gift even better than my own salvation, because I love them more than my own life. It's easier to live and die knowing one day we'll all meet up in heaven again.

Wisdom should begin at home. Where ever it begins, I hope you'll seek wisdom, grace and love in God, all the days of your life.

"My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ in whom all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." Colossians 2: 2 & 3 (NIV)

Forgive and You will be Forgiven

"All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2ND Timothy 3:16 (NIV)

"Do not judge or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

Matthew 7:1 & 2 (NIV)

"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins , your Father will not forgive your sins." Matthew 6:13-15 (NIV)

That old familiar pain shoots straight to our heart, riping betrayal, abrupt stabbing pressure because what we did wasn't "good enough," or that stinging slap of rudeness, after you've tried so hard to please someone. All of those things are horribly painful. If they didn't go straight to your heart, then they're sure to shoot under your skin like a sharp fat thorn. Roses and Love have so much in common. Roses like love are beautiful, but roses and love both have thorns. You have to be very careful and patient with both. If you want a long stemed rose you have to cut it very carefully. If you want Love you'll have to forgive the thorns of pain.

The arrows of emotional hurts left untreated will literally kill you. The slivers and thorns can fester and become infected. It's better for you and the person who hurt you to confront them in a gentle matter. Outbursts only add gas to an already hot flame.

So often, I don't think people really even know when they've hurt anyone. I mess up daily, but often don't even realize what I did until someone says something. I seldom want to hurt others, especially the ones I love. When you love someone there will be times you offend and hurt each other, we're human-we sin.

Holding grudges hurts yourself worse than anyone else. Satan loves to fling those daggers that conquer and divide, don't let him. Forgiving others is more important for you than it is for those that sinned against you. Grudges are sin that can cause depression, which can lead to physical illness.

"Do not judge and you will not be judged. Do not condemn and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven." Luke 6:37 (NIV)

"Do to others as you'd have them do to you." Luke 6:31 (NIV)