One of my daily devotions comes from the Upper Room online site (upperroom.org/devotionals). It provides scripture and an accompanying story, written by ordinary people who wish to share their thoughts. One of my favorite aspects of this UR format is the comment section where people from all over the world reply to the ideas presented and share prayer requests.

Today I commented on the devotion based on Mark 4:35-41. This is the account of Jesus’ response to a storm on the Sea of Galilee that was threatening to sink the boat He and the disciples were using to cross to the other side. I hope my words on this website and the UR’s remind many that we are in good hands. God bless.

Sue

“This was an appropriate scripture this morning as many of us are praying for the Gulf Coast, as it is under the threat of yet another hurricane.
I noticed a phrase in the scripture (I checked KJV too) that I’d never really seen before: “They left the crowd and took Him in the boat just as He was.”
Was Jesus exhausted or sick? He fell asleep in the boat.
In His humanity, the One who created everything needed some rest. He has to understand our fleshly weaknesses. He cares and He still can calm the storms in our lives.
Prayers for those who need His personal touch today.”

My husband and I spent a week recently driving northeast to meet family members for a camping trip to New England sites. Our final destination was a remote campground (with full hookups!) in New Hampshire. Once we were set up, I plopped myself down in my camp chair and paused to take in my surroundings. The ground was covered with a soft pine straw and a gentle breeze moved the tall trees around me, giving off a slightly sweet fragrance. It was absolutely quiet until a bird cawed somewhere in the distance. I became totally relaxed in the beauty and privacy of God’s creation.

In this season of troubles, from illness to fires, storms, and turmoil, I realized that if I look carefully, I can experience the blessings of my Heavenly Father. They are still there, every day – “Thank you, Lord.”

Good morning on this Lord’s day.
I’m watching David Jeremiah’s sermon on Heaven and contemplating how wonderful that place will be. Brilliantly created, perfect, eternal, with a residence created just for me because of my acceptance of Jesus as my Savior for the forgiveness of my sins. Of course, I have to ask God for this forgiveness and try my best to do things His way.
Aren’t I special!
No, not really because a reservation in this eternal home is available for all – for you. God will create your mansion as well; a place so perfect and wonderful that we can’t comprehend it now. However, we’ll understand it perfectly once we enter that City. It will be so wonderful, we can only imagine.

God bless. . . Sue

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I hope you enjoyed the earlier posting with the song I shared. It is an uplifting promise from our Heavenly Father.
Unfortunately, my chubby finger hit the wrong selection. This one is the one I meant to share. Now you have another one to enjoy. 😇
Be blessed – Sue

It’s July 30, the end of another month in 2020, the year that most of us wish would just go away. How many of us are blessed to not have contracted the Covid virus or have family members that are unaffected as well? How many know someone who survived this illness and has recovered? For all those good examples, I am very thankful. Yet, some days I feel afraid because of the uncertainty, or angry as I watch events unfolding across our country. Is that the response I should have as a Christian?

So I turn off the news and listen to Christian music. I am reminded that the Bible tells us not to fear 365 times, once for each day of the year.
I remember one of my Mother’s favorite verses, “Be still and know that I am God,” and that Jesus taught that, “With God, nothing is impossible.”

For those of us who believe in a God who created this world, counts the hairs on our head, and knows the end from the beginning – we should not fear! He has this under control. Turn off the distracting voices and worship Him, beginning with one of my Dad’s favorite songs.

God bless,
Sue