We Cannot Understand the Work of God

As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things. — Ecclesiastes 11:5

We cannot know the path of the wind that God creates.

And we can't begin to comprehend how the body is formed in our mother's womb.

God's creation is too intricate for us to begin to understand.

After all, He is the Maker of all things.

His works are beyond our comprehension.

And through them He communicates His love for us.

Your Word Is a Light on My Path

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. — Psalm 119:105 

God's Word teaches me how to live.

It shines a light on the path I walk each day.

So I can see the way more clearly.

It acts like a lamp for my feet.

Our neighbors brought us these beautiful flowers yesterday.

They were a gift to thank Kirk for watching over their house while they were out of town.

How thoughtful!

We are thankful for those acts of kindness.

We Cannot Understand the Word of God

As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things. — Ecclesiastes 11:5

We do not know the path of the wind.

Only God knows that.

Or how our bodies are formed in the womb.

Only God knows that, since He alone is our Creator.

He is the Maker of everything.

 And His works are beyond our undertanding.

Your Word

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. — Psalm 119:105

God's Word is a lamp that lightens my way.

Shining His radiance on my way so my feet can see where to go.

Scripture lights my path so I don't have to stumble in the darkness.

When I'm not sure which direction to head, God's Word helps illumine the right way.

Guiding me in the direction He would have me go.

Shining the light and love of Jesus into my life.

We Cannot Understand the Work of God

As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things. — Ecclesiastes 11:5

We do not know the path of the wind.

We cannot fathom how a baby's body is formed in its mother's womb.

How much less can we understand God's work.

Here's Kirk's cousin Rick's new grandbaby Chase Decker.

Jordan's latest little boy.

We love the way he's folding his hands.

And his fingers look like he could be a basketball player ...

Or a pianist!

We cannot understand the work of God.

He is the maker of all things.

And we marvel at His handiwork.

God's Word Is a Light on My Path

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. — Psalm 119:105

God's Word shines brightly in the darkness to show us the way to go.

During this time of war and heartache, God's Word is a light in our dark world.

Shining light on our feet, just like lamp.

Illuminating the path so I know where to go.

Making it easier for me to stay on the right road.

Preventing me from wandering off and getting lost.

Praying that Putin will find Jesus and start walking in God's light.

And praying for safety for the Ukraine people who are having to fight for their homes.

And for the thousands of Russians who are dying in this senseless war.

The Path of the Wind

Just as you do not know the path of the wind, and how bones are formed in the womb of the pregnant woman, so you do not know the activity of God who makes everything. — Ecclesiastes 11:15

I do not know the path of the wind.

Or how bones are formed in a baby growing inside it's mother's womb.

I cannot comprehend the activity and love of God.

He makes everything, yet He even cares for me.

And He cares for the smallest bird. 

This beautiful bird let us get up really close today before he decided to fly away.

God creates everything with love and care.

 

To Guide Our Feet

 To shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace. — Luke 1:79-80

Christ's light shines on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death.

The light of Jesus guides our feet.

He leads un into th path of peace.

After all, He is the Prince of Peace,

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father.

 

The Path of Life

You make known to me the path of life. — Psalm 16:11

God helps me see the path before me.

He guides me in the way He would have me go.

The Lord smooths the path and helps me down the narrow road.

He helps me know the path of life.

And God guides me away from the path of death.

His Word is a lamp to guide my feet in the dark valleys.

The light of Jesus shines before me. 

Help me to follow your way, O God.

On Saturday, our orchestra, led by Judith, will host a hymn sing in our church patio.

We will sing out the hymns of the faith.

Many are directly from God's Word.

A reminder of how God leads us each day.

He leads me by His own hand.

A Lamp for My Feet

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. — Psalm 119:105

Today we had a beautiful memorial service for our former pastor, Paul Pulliam.

Lots of friends and family members came to pay tribute to Paul and his wife Ruth.

We were blessed to know him and to have him as a mentor and friend.

Paul's life was a light on our path.

He had a beautiful way of conducting memorial services that glorified God and shared the Gospel with the people who came to the service.

His life celebrated God's Word.

We are thankful.

I Find Delight

Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart. Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. — Psalm 119:34-35

Kirk had a great day of golf last week at Torrey Pines with some buddies.

What a view!

He got a birdie on this hole with an amazing swing, getting the ball right on the green, about 5 feet away from the hole.

Then he had another fun early morning with some other friends later in the week at a different course.

He's back in the classroom on Wednesday, and will miss his days of golf.

Hopefully he can get back to into it on his breaks.

He has been so supportive of me during this year of appointments, surgery, weariness, and treatments. 

He has also helped me to stay in God's Word and to find delight in God's plans for our family.

A Plan of Action

Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty—he is the King of glory. — Psalm 24:9-10

I finally got a call that my chemo will begin on Friday, March 29 and then will switch to Thursdays and will take place every 3 weeks for 6 treatments.

So on April 18, I'll have my second one, and Kirk is off that week for Spring Break. What perfect timing!

Of course, he will also take off the other days, too. I am blessed.

Friends have given me lots of tips, so I have my meds ready and will get a soft toothbrush and lots of crackers and bread to be able to eat something regularly to keep my stomach full and hopefully keep the nausea to a minimum.

God is with me and will come in to guide me down this path.

He is the King of glory.