We live in a world of anger. Biblically speaking,I understand why, but it's just that I get so weary of all the ranting, raving, criticism, cynicism and pompous sarcasm. Especially from believers. I have all but stopped reading many of the blogs I used to read--they never have anything good to say. They're always pointing out the fault in someone else. No one, except for the writer, is right.
So if you're tired of it too, read this one...it will make your day.
Romans 8:31 asks, “If God is for us, who can be against us?”
Indulge me a moment. Four words in this verse deserve your attention. God is for us.
Say it out loud. GOD IS FOR US!
Repeat it, emphasizing each word. Come on, you’re not in that big of a hurry.
God is for us! GOD IS FOR ME.
Your parents may have forgotten you, your spouse may have neglected you, your siblings may never call you; but within reach of your prayers is the Creator of everything. God!
God is for you! If he had a calendar, your birthday would be circled. If there’s a tree in heaven, he’s carved your name in the bark.
Isaiah 49:16 says, “I have written your name on my hand!” No one can defeat you. You are protected. God is for you!"
Feels a whole lot better to read this, doesn't it? Yep, I thought so.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
13 Ways I Know I'm Getting Older
I am celebrating my birthday today. I want to thank the multitude of friends who
posted birthday greetings on my Facebook page today. I am really grateful for every message.
I know that I'm getting older. In fact, I can offer 13 reasons why I'm so convinced that age has dragged me kicking and screaming into my sixth decade.
1) When I’m asleep Mary Ann checks to see if I’m still breathing
2) My back goes out more than I do
3) I’ve stopped holding my stomach in when I go into a room
4) I’m proud of my lawncare equipment
5) My arms are too short to read the newspaper
5) I sing along with elevator music
6) I enjoy hearing about other people’s operations
7) If someone calls our house after 8:00 PM, they say, “Did I wake you?”
8) I have sent money to PBS
9) I take a metal detector to the beach
10) I can’t remember the last time I lay on my stomach on the floor to watch TV
11) My ears have more hair than my head
12) I got Direct TV so I can watch the Weather Channel
13) When we go out to eat, we go between 4-6PM to get the senior specials
You're probably wondering how old I am? Maybe this will help--do you remember the Beatles song with the lyric "Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I'm...?"
posted birthday greetings on my Facebook page today. I am really grateful for every message.
I know that I'm getting older. In fact, I can offer 13 reasons why I'm so convinced that age has dragged me kicking and screaming into my sixth decade.
1) When I’m asleep Mary Ann checks to see if I’m still breathing
2) My back goes out more than I do
3) I’ve stopped holding my stomach in when I go into a room
4) I’m proud of my lawncare equipment
5) My arms are too short to read the newspaper
5) I sing along with elevator music
6) I enjoy hearing about other people’s operations
7) If someone calls our house after 8:00 PM, they say, “Did I wake you?”
8) I have sent money to PBS
9) I take a metal detector to the beach
10) I can’t remember the last time I lay on my stomach on the floor to watch TV
11) My ears have more hair than my head
12) I got Direct TV so I can watch the Weather Channel
13) When we go out to eat, we go between 4-6PM to get the senior specials
You're probably wondering how old I am? Maybe this will help--do you remember the Beatles song with the lyric "Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I'm...?"
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