If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. — Matthew 5:41-42
We put up our fall wreath and the weather cooled down just a bit.
Welcome, fall!
God calls us to give to those who ask.
To face the one who wants to borrow, not to turn from them.
To walk by their side.
To go with them along the road.
Just as Jesus carries our burdens.
And walks alongside me.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. — Matthew 6:33
She had to have a section removed from her nose.
And another part of skin from her forehead was used to replace it.
My coworker has a friend who is going through her fifth chemo treatment and is now very sick.
It's hard to see other people suffer.
Life isn't fair.
But God holds us in the palm of His hand.
When we seek His kingdom, He adds all His blessings to us.
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. — Matthew 5:42
There is no limit to what He gives to me.
He provides everything I need.
And He asks me to turn it back over to him instead of holding it to myself.
That is not easy to do.
The needs of the world are overwhelming.
I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty. — 2 Corinthians 6:18
Since I missed it, here is a photo of Abby and me.
We went to the Westgate for a Mother's Day tea.
And one of the workers there took our photo on the stairs.
A very fun afternoon and a Mother-Daughter time together.
God is our Father.
We are his sons and daughters.
The Lord Almighty calls us His.
He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. — Micah 5:4
He watches over us and cares for us.
He never sleeps - He sees everything we do.
And He is near to guide us through the rocky places
And to carry us over the ravines and streams.
All the while He gives us just what we need
And much more.
He likes variety in His creation.
Here's Kirk kneeling beside his mom and dad's tombstone.
He took them flowers.
Here's a photo of their gravesite.
Kirk visited there this summer.
Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. — Psalm 139:4
He knows what I'm panning to say and even what I'm thinking.
Most importantly, He knows my heart.
And He loves me unconditionally.
He goes before me to prepare a place for me in heaven.
Jesus sits at the right hand of His Father, God.
Before a word is on my tongue, God knows it completely.
The Lord watches over me.
