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.

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.

You Knit Me Together in My Mother' Womb

You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. — Psalm 139:13-14

Flowers from Kirk

God created me from the inside out.

He knit together my bones.

And He created me according to His marvelous plan.

I praise Him.

He took care with His creation and has made me wonderfully.

All humans have faults, but God is perfect.

All His works are wonderful.

I know that full well.

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.

You Created My Inmost Being

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. — Psalm 139:13

God knew me before I was born.

He created my inmost being.

He knit me together in my mother's womb.

And He counts the number of hairs on my head.

Yesterday was my fourth anniversary working at Axos Bank.

My coworkers decorated my desk with white balloons and crepe paper streamers.

What a fun surprise!

 

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.

 

I Will Give Thanks

For You created my innermost parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, because I am awesomely and wonderfully made. — Psalm 139:13

I will give thanks to You, Lord.

You have made me, and you created me from the inside out.

You knew before I was even born.

I am wonderfully made.

This plant is also wonderfully made.

And God planned out each day of my life. 

And You care for me, Lord.

Blessed Be the Name of the Lord

Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. — Job 1:21

Yesterday I went on a 5.5 mile hike with friends to Blue Sky Ecological Reserve in Poway.  

The views were beautiful.

Today I received the results of my Monday mammogram, and the news is wonderful.

Here's what the report stated:

Benign appearing calcifications and benign appearing densities are

present in the right breast and benign appearing calcifications are present in the left breast. There is a post-surgical scar associated with the left breast. No significant masses, calcifications, or other findings are seen in either breast.

I have been covered in prayer by my family and friends.

Whatever the outcome, we can say just as Job did, Blessed be the name of the Lord.

The previous part of that verse says, "The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away."

No matter our circumstances, we can praise God.

 

 

Maker of All Things

This is what the Lord says — your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb: I am the Lord, the Maker of all things, who stretches out the heavens, who spreads out the earth by myself. — Isaiah 44:24

God formed me in my mother's womb.

He knew me before anyone else did.

He has created all things - his artistry is all around me.

God stretches out the heavens.

He spreads out the earth by himself.

I praise Him for the beauty of His creation.

This was the view from our room last week in Palm Desert.

What a treat to have my morning coffee on the patio and to watch the geese waddle up on the grass in the evening.

The Lord is my Redeemer.

God My Hope

For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth. From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. — Psalm 71:5-6

Today Kirk took some photos of our roses.

They are very happy with the weather we've been having.

And they are opening and budding like crazy.

God is our Sovereign Lord.

I have relied on him from a very young age.

He brought me forth from my mother.

He has been my hope and my confidence.

Birthday Celebration

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. — Psalm 139:13

Yesterday was Abby's birthday.

Kirk and I remember the day we brought her home from the hospital.

We are blessed to have her home with us while she begins graduate school.

Here's the cake I made in celebration.

Her sweet coworker, Wendy Bogan, made cupcakes.

Her friend Hannah made a cake!

God is good.

He has overwhelmed our family with His goodness beyond measure.

Today I had my fourth radiation treatment.

Tomorrow I will also visit with my radiation doctor.

Apparently that will be a weekly occurrence.

And tomorrow night we start our new season of choir rehearsals.

It will be fun to reconnect with friends and to sing God's praises together.

God Knows Me

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart. — Jeremiah 1:5

Wednesday I had my second MUGA scan to check my heart after chemo treatments.

They had some problems getting my blood due to the scar tissue in my arm, but all went well.

The first scan appeared to be very similar to the one I had done in March.

So I will meet with the radiation doctor at UCSD next week.

One of my acquaintances at church suggested I also look into proton beam therapy so it is not as likely to affect my heart.

So I have my list of questions ready for her (the doctor).

God knew me before he even formed me in the womb.

He set me apart before I was born. He is worthy of all of my praise.