I Sing in the Shadow of Your Wings

Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your right hand upholds me. — Psalm 63:7-8

Cowles Mountain Waterfall

It has been raining now for the past few days.

Parts of the county are flooding.

And a waterfall is pouring down the side of Cowles Mountain.

We are blessed to have a strong roof over our heads.

Hearing the rain come down at night is like a sleeping remedy.

I just wished I had planted some tomatoes a few weeks ago so they could enjoy the rain, too.

My mint is going crazy, growing all over our garden.

God has overwhelmed us and cared for us and we are grateful.

The Lord Upholds Me

The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. — Psalm 37:23-24

This Psalm of David puts it so well: The Lord makes my steps firm.

I delight in God.

Even when I stumble, God holds me upright.

He does not let me fall.

He upholds me with His hand.

And he provides friends and family to hold me up, too.

He has held me up during this season of my cancer.

He has given me strength to move forward and not give up.

When I wasn't sure of the way, God kept me on the right path.

And even now, when I hesitate, He prods me on.

God Secures Justice

I know that the Lord secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy. Surely the righteous will praise your name, and the upright will live in your presence. — Psalm 140:12-13

My Friday Bible study group is reading The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. 

We have been having great discussions about the various ghosts who appear in each chapter.

The participants range in age and interests, and we bring a variety of points of view, which makes for very interesting conversations.

Several of us also enjoy hiking in our spare time.

I'm building up my strength so I can get back up Cowles Mountain this fall when it's not quite so hot.

I've started jumping rope again a few times a week.

That has helped with my breath support, too! 

In two weeks, when choir starts, that will come in very handy.

God Is Faithful

God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.  

— I Corinthians 1:9

God calls me into fellowship with his Son, Jesus.

I don't always stay in that fellowship, but when I do, he supports and upholds me.

Even when I don't stay in that fellowship, God is with me, surrounding me with his love. 

He provides us with beautiful days such as today.

He supplies me with everything I need.

Next week I'll have my second MUGA scan to make sure my heart is still strong after all the chemo treatments.

God is faithful, even when — especially when I am not.