Keep on Reading

As I read God's Word this morning there was so much that spoke to my heart, too much to put into words really.

This, I've been pondering on though ....
Many of us have daily Bible reading charts, apps & etc., I do as well. The one thing I've found though is that I don't always feel "fed" after a few chapters. You know, the usually 3-4 chapters a day to read it through in a year? I don't always get something out of those few chapters. Sometimes, I have to keep reading and reading some more for God to REALLY speak to my heart.

Now, before anyone wants to persecute me .... I'm not saying that you have to read 15, 20, 25 chapters a day to be spiritual or to get something from the Lord ... not at all.

But, what I AM saying is that I have found that I don't like to quit until God has spoken to ME! Most days, 3-4 chapters just aren't going to work.

I just want to challenge you not to stop, don't quit reading until the Holy Spirit has given you something, has done something in your soul through His Word. Some days, it may only take a few versus BUT others it may take chapter after chapter of just immersing yourself into the Scriptures. Don't stop until you feel "fed"! It is so worth it AND filling ... there is no better substance!!!

"But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night."  Psalm 1:2 {KJV}

Consider Him

Last nights message was entitled "Consider Christ".
Do we really consider Him the way we ought? We make decisions everyday without thought of Him; whether big or small. We should seek Him and ask that He order our day according to His plan & purpose.

Two main thoughts stuck with me:
1) His ways are perfect. 
2) His work is perfect.

Over the past year and a bit there have been many changes in our lives ... so many losses & heartaches, YET just as many blessings & encouragements. In ALL these things, God's ways & works have been PERFECT! Do I understand everything? Of course not, sometimes we just have to trust. Can I take God at His Word and know that He will work it for my good and His glory? YES!!! Why? Because He loves me and has my best interest at heart!

FAITH~ Forgetting All, I Trust Him!

Isaiah 55:8-9, "[8] For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. [9] For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts." {KJB}

Blessings,
Sis. Tammy

WHEN JESUS SPEAKS PEACE

When the storms of life come and rage against me and when I'm tossed about and feel completely bruised and battered, I'm so grateful for a loving Father that whispers peace to my heart.

Often times I have wondered even in my darkest hour,

Would His faithful ears still harken to my needs and my desires?

Then I hear His voice so tender, speaking softly in my ear.

I kneel down and pray in my secret place, and I know He will hear.

He's always near.

Chorus:
When He speaks, "Peace", the raging storm must,

New hope becomes new life

When He whispers, "Everything will be alright".

When He speaks, "Peace", the dark night slips away

Like the breaking of the day,

When Jesus speaks, "Peace".

When my friends have failed me and I'm standing all alone,

When my spirit is discouraged and I feel all hope is gone,

There's no need to be dishearted, for I have a friend who cares.

When my faith becomes weak, I can kneel at His feet

And my burdens He will bear.

He is always there.

Chorus:

Refrain:
I feel the dark clouds gather 'round me

And I don't seem to understand.

Then I feel his presence go before me

And I know, He's holding to my hand.

Chorus:

God bless,
Sis. Tammy

Daddy & I

Today marks 7 months since Daddy went home to be with the Lord.  It is still hard to believe he's gone, but I'm thankful that I have the hope of seeing him again!  This picture was taken 4 years ago at the airport while we were waiting to board the plane back to England.

Some days, I think about how much time we missed getting to spend together because of the distance that being on the mission field brings.  Then, to encourage myself, I make mind move over to eternity.  WHAT A PROMISE!