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MY HOPE~~~~~HE IS
Hello my family in the Lord! Isn't this an awesome picture? My husband bought it for me when we last went to our favorite spot, "The Smokies". We went to see a theater play there called the "Miracle" which was totallly awesome, it's about the Lord. If you ever get to Gatlinburg you have to go see it. Anyways there were all these lovely painting hanging up in the theater, we asked about them and we were told of this artist and where his gallery was. So the next day we went there and I found the picture I wanted so much, and here it is it's called "Spirit of the Smokies". I have not found the right frame yet but I will. I have been wanting to share this with you for along time and just haven't. .So much going on, you know how it is.
I was in alittle stump for awhile and sometimes we just need to be reminded where our hope lays. IN JESUS. Ponder that for awhile. Our hope does not relay on man or jobs or worldly treasures. Without Jesus we are nothing without Hope we are nothing. So stand up and shake your self off and keep that armor on.Be watchful at all times for the evil one runs to and fro to devour all good.
Christmas is coming, we celebrate our Lords birth (I myself do not beleive he was born in dec. there is much behind alll that) but that is the day we have to celebrate Him. It's not about trees, gifts etc. Its about our Lord, love, hope, family. Let us remember and rejoice and sing as the angels did one thatt clear night.Let our spirits soar as the eagle.
I read this recently it helped me, maybe theres someone out there that needs to read this tonight;
"...Beloved, I use many words to show you of your heart's condition: and know that it is sin that weighs you down, and makes your feet as lead. Know that I have called you to a weightlessness of heart, and to a feathersome flight with your Maker.
It is your heart that will weigh heavily: each finger you keep on it will weigh on you, and each finger you take off it will lift you. I desire your heart: I will keep it, and you will keep fit. I will ameliorate your load, you must only uncurl your fingers from off your life..."
Is that not so true? I really thought about this for awhile. I have unculed my fingers of my life. I had not been doing that for awhile. We all have trials and troubles, its how you handle it all and come through it that mattters, you learn, you grow.
And if your missing that feeling of the spirit of christmas; say a kind word to a stranger, go sing a song to the elderly in homes, feed the hungry. The spirit comes. Be around children and dance and sing like I have, make cookies with them, do not worry about the mess, talk about the Lord all the time to them, absolutely put a tree up with them. You do not have any children? Take a tree to the needy and put a tree up with them and let your light shine. Reach out~ thats the key. Do what Jesus would do always. Be thankful for all you do have ,not sad for what you do not have.
You know about my grandchildren I have spoken of, Tristain is 10, he said leave the light on I am afraid of the dark. I told them both theres nothing in the night that is not in the day. I told them they have angels that watch over them, and of course we said prayers. Then he said out of the blue, this house is filled and bless with the Holy Spirit right grandma? How that touched my heart. Then he said " and a blessed house is always blesssed no evil can come". I told him yes this is true. And it is true. Always bless your heart friends with oil the the word of God, its our weapon.
So tonight I write you with a light shinning within me, a smile on my face, and a singing spirit.Everythings going to work out ,all we have to do is keep our focus on God.Barb had this lovely poem in her journal, I have to share that too. If you have not read it please do for "HE IS". ~Blessings~
He is the First and Last,
The Beginning and the End!
He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times.
He always was, He always is, and He always will be ...
unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!
He was pierced and eased pain!
He was persecuted and brought freedom!
He was dead and brought life!
He is risen and brings power!
He reigns and brings Peace!
The world can't understand him,
The armies can't defeat Him,
The schools can't explain Him, and The leaders can't ignore Him.
Herod couldn't kill Him, The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and The people couldn't hold Him!
Nero couldn't crush Him, Hitler couldn't silence Him,
The New Age can't replace Him, and "Oprah" can't explain Him away!
He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God.
He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure.
His word is eternal,
His will is unchanging, and His mind is on me.
He is my Savior,
He is my guide, and He is my peace!
He is my Joy,
He is my comfort,
He is my Lord, and He rules my life!
His burden is light, and His goal for me is abundant life.
the power of the powerful,
the ancient of days, the ruler of rulers, the leader of leaders, the overseer of the overcomers, and is to come. And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size.
He will never leave me,
never forsake me,
never mislead me,
never forget me,
never overlook me and
never cancel my appointment in His appointment book!
When I fail, He forgives!
When I am weak, He is strong!
When I am lost, He is the way!
When I am afraid, He is my courage!
When I stumble, He steadies me!
When I am hurt, He heals me!
When I am broken, He mends me!
When I am blind, He leads me!
When I am hungry, He feeds me!
When I face trials, He is with me!
When I face persecution, He shields me!
When I face problems, He comforts me!
When I face loss, He provides for me!
When I face Death, He carries me Home!
So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this...
God is in control, I am on His side,
and that means all is well with my soul.
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Beautiful entry, Tammy. I so needed that today. I am so grateful to God that my family and friends in Colorado are safe, but my heart truly goes out to those who have suffered injury and loss so needlessly. Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas because like you said HE IS OUR HOPE!~
Blessings!~
Susan
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What an awesome entry, so full of warmth, uplifting words, wisdom...reminders of just how WONDERFUL and PRECIOUS our LORD is. I love the picture so very much. My favorite one, I think, is the one of Him hugging somebody. I always imagine that it is me. It will be one day. Regarding your grandchildren: One of my son's, when he was very little, was afraid of the dark till I told him that the stars were God's night lights, turned on every night so we wouldn't be afraid, so the world wouldn't be all dark, so we'd know He was awake and watching over us as we slept. I still view them that way because I find it so comforting. Bless you, hon, for your caring heart. I am so happy that you're doing better. You're blessed to have such a wonderful husband. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Much love,
Barb- http://journals.aol.com/barbpinion/HEYLETSTALK -
Praise God!
Such a lovely entry, blessings to you & yours.
Sugar
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Dear Tammy it thrills my heart to hear you speaking this way again!!! I know it is His precious Spirit that has lifted up your eyes and your heart unto whence your help cometh! Thank you, Jesus!! - Barbara
12/12/07 7:29 PM