Rejoice Always

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 

Yesterday we prayed for my friend Lorrie who will have a bone marrow biopsy tomorrow.

We are praying for healing from her myeloma.

And that there is no sign of cancer.

And through it all, that God's will be done in her life.

Here's the prayer quilt I found for her.

Filled with Scriptures from the Psalms.

So tomorrow she can wrap herself in it while she undergoes her biopsy.

Covered in prayer.

We Have Not Stopped Praying for You

Since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives. — Colossians 1:9

We continually pray for each other.

And we ask God dto fill us up with His Holy Spirit.

And with the knowledge of His will through all the wisdom of the Holy Spirit.

Giving us the understanding that the Spirit gives.

Give Thanks in All Circumstances

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Rejoice always.

Today we rejoice and thank God for our mothers.

Yesterday Abby and I went to the Westgate Hotel for high tea.

Very fun afternoon of tea, laughing, and talking. 

And way too much food.

Instead of the harpist, they had a pianist this year.

He attended SDSU and then served in the military.

Some of the little girls who attended played the piano with him.

He improvised around whatever they played, and they had the best time.

So did we.

Giving thanks in all circumstances.

And thanking God for His Son, Jesus.

Rejoice Always, Pray Continually

Rejoice always,  pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. — 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

Next week we celebrate Thanksgiving.

It will probably be just our family this year as we social distance for covid-19.

Even so, we will have a chance to give thanks to God for all the blessings He has given us.

We give thanks each day, praying continually.

In all circumstances we rejoice.

Knowing this is God's will for us in Christ Jesus.

Thank You for 37 Years!

Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. — Isaiah 55:6

My daughter and I were laughing together this morning.

She was remembering last year when she was 21 and had to call the Auto Club when her car battery died.

After she finished describing the situation and they sent out the tow truck with a new battery, the operator said, "Thank you for your 37 years of service."

Of course, those were my 37 years of service, not my 21-year-old daughter's.

We had a good laugh over her surprise.

Here we are three years ago at La Jolla shores on a cool day.

The beach was almost empty of people.

God asks us to seek Him.

He wants us to call on Him while He is near.

And He is near us continually.

We can laugh and enjoy each other because of the love God has lavished on us.

Wonderful!

Be Joyful Always

Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. — I Thessalonians 5:16-18

It's not always easy to be joyful always. When we are hurting and sore or tired and discouraged, it's easy to become depressed.

But God calls us to give thanks in all circumstances.

I can give Him thanks for the blessings He has given me and my family.

And for friends who met me after work to treat me to appetizers, praying for me and surrounding me with love.

For other friends who hike with me and pray for my healing.

And for a husband who loves and cares for me.

I am not always good about praying continually, but I am glad God is near so I can talk with him throughout my day.

What a comfort and blessing!