The Lord Is Faithful in All He Does

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 

Today is our friend Edna's birthday.

She has been an active prayer warrior for our family over the years.

When I was diagnosed with cancer, she had her church create this beautiful quilt for me.

The congregation tied prayer knots in each square and prayed for me.

Our neighbors were surprised at church that Sunday when they discovered the quilt they were praying over was for me!

That was five years ago, and today I'm either in remission or cured.

Praise God for strong friends such as Edna who covered me in prayer and showered Kirk and me with love.

We are blessed.

The Lord Supported Me

When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. — Psalm 94:18-19

God's love supports me just when I need it most.

When my foot starts to slip, He is right beside me to keep me from falling.

His love is unfailing.

When I start to get anxious, the Lord consoles me.

He brings me joy!

I Will Praise Your Name

I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness, for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame. — Psalm 138:2 

My mouth will sing God's praises.

His love will never fail me.

He is faithful beyond imagination.

God has exalted his solemn decree.

I will bow down and worship Him in His holy temple.

This is one of the beautiful cathedrals we got to sing in during our choir tour of Spain.

Capila de Santa Tecla in Catedral de Burgos.

Awe-inspiring!

The Word of the Lord Is Right and True

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 22:4-5 

God's Word is right and true.

He is faithful in all He does.

The Lord loves righteousness.

God love justice.

The earth is full of His unfailing love.

The Lord Delights in Those Who Fear Him

The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. — Psalm 147:11 

The Lord delights in His creation.

And in those people who hold Him in awe.

Who put their hope in Him.

And who hope in His unfailing love.

And His faithfulness.

Your Consolation Brought Me Joy

When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. — Psalm 94:18-19

The Lord supported me when I was unexpectedly hospitalized.

His unfailing love surrounded me.

When I felt my foot slipping, he held me up.

When anxiety should have been great within me, I was at peace.

God's consolation brought me joy.

His right hand held me and supported me.

God Loves Righteousness

The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love. — Psalm 33:5 

Yesterday morning we hiked Iron Mountain.

It started off chilly, but by the time we reached the summit, the sun had come out en force.

Very fun hike with girlfriends of all ages.

And a gorgeous day.

It gave us a chance to catch up on our lives.

We talked about some of the books we've enjoyed.

Some of my favorites include, "The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet," "Caleb's Crossing" and "The Music Shop."

And from elementary school, "The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler."

The Lord loves righteousness and justice.

The earth is full of His unfailing love.

Power Belongs to God

Power belongs to you, God, and with you, Lord, is unfailing love. — Psalm 62:12

God is all powerful.

He is a God of love.

Unfailing love.

Love that never ends.

Tomorrow I'm singing for a memorial service.

Our friend Ann died last month after suffering from dementia for the past 4 years.

She was only 72. The day of her service would have been her 73rd birthday.

She had served as chair of our school board.

And she taught for 36 years at our neighborhood elementary school.

Our hearts go out to her husband Tim.

The song I'm singing includes these words:

"I love You more than any other, so much more than anything.

You alone are my strength, my shield.

To You alone may my spirit yield.

You alone are my heart's desire and I long to worship You."

God is unfailing love.

Unfailing Love

Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. — Isaiah 54:10

God's unfailing love for us will not be shaken.

The Lord's covenant of peace will not be removed

God has compassion on me.

He is the stable rock even when the mountains shake.

Even when the hills are removed.

His love will not be removed from us.

The Earth Is Full of God's Love

^{The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love. — Psalm 33:4}

^{God loves justice.}

^{His name is righteousness.}

^{He delights in mercy and goodness.} 

^{These are not easy characteristics for us to model.}

^{The earth is full of his unfailing love.}

^{He fills us with good things.}

^{This is the sunset we had just two days ago.} 

^Amazing.

Great Is His Unfailing Love

Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone. — Lamentations 3:32-33

God's love is unfailing. It never ends.

Even though he brings grief our way, He also shows us compassion.

My friend just had a very close friend who died.

That is so hard, and causes such grief and sadness.

God does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone.

But we live in a sinful world, and grief is part of that.

So is affliction.

Even so, we can say, "Blessed be the Name of the Lord."

So great is His unfailing love.

Today we celebrate Abby's birthday. 

God's love is great.

God's Unfailing Love

When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. — Psalm 94:18-19

God's unfailing love supports me no matter what comes my way.

When I am anxious, He consoles me.

His love brings me joy.

When my foot slips, He helps me up.

He supports me when I can't stand on my own.

When I was anxious, God's consolation brought me joy.

He calmed my fears and took away my anxious thoughts.

He loves me!

I Will Praise Your Name

I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness. — Psalm 138:2

God is faithful. His love for me is unending.

Today I had my monthly visit with my oncologist.

She marveled at how well I am doing, and I mentioned that I am thanking God for this huge blessing.

Sunday we went to Windansea beach in La Jolla with Victoria and Max.

The day was beautiful, even though the water was still cold.

Rejoice!

Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice! — Philippians 4:4

I've noticed that laughter just seems to make everything better. 

A deep belly laugh at a good joke restores the spirit and brings a sense of camaraderie and fellowship. 

It's amazing how a good laugh can clear the air.

I have a friend at work whose laughter is contagious. As soon as I hear his laugh, I start laughing, too.

The day I left the house wearing one blue shoe and one black one brought a look of horror to my face when I arrived at church and looked down at my feet. 

But then I just burst into laughter. It was too funny.

Laughing at ourselves feels good and releases all that pent-up nervous energy.

At times I think God must be laughing at some of the crazy things I worry about or stress over. Even so, He doesn't give up on me. I rejoice in His unfailing care for me.

We are joyful.