Wishing all a very Merry Christmas. Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ, the anointed of God: YAHWEY. Jesus is Emmanuel and truly God with us. Praying Jesus is the Savior in whom you trust for today, and through eternity. Jesus is the reason for the season!
Tag: blessings
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I pray for you dear reader, a very blessed and happy 2025.
I am thankful to Almighty God that I have been granted another year on this old earth. Looking back, 2024 had its share of challenges, but also its successes.
Drought has created challenges for garden and cattle operations, but just enough moisture has accumulated to keep the grasses green, and new garden growing.
The youth Bible study group has successfully moved into the under utilized Sunday School building, and plans are for a new beginning in the study of God’s word. Looking forward to this with happy anticipation, of great things happening in the lives of these youngsters.Happy 2025!
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Merry Christmas dear reader. Here in central Texas, Christmas Day is dawning clear and crisp outside.
This morning, as I sit in the stillness before the day gets started, I thank God for the baby Jesus; whose birthday we celebrate today. Just as the rising sun begins to light up the room and brighten another day, I know the light of salvation and joy that Jesus the Christ, provides to me.
This day I pray that each of us is blessed with the presence of the Prince of Peace in our lives. For those traveling, I pray God’s protection and guidance, and safe arrival at their destination.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for sending your Son to pay the price for our salvation. Please fill this day with the joy and peace, only You can provide. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen.
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This morning, after devotional readings, I felt led to read Proverbs 12 and 13. I am dealing with a lack of resources, to pay down debt, and make improvements in many areas of my life and homestead.
These two proverb chapters speak of tilling the land and having food, of being diligent and experiencing success. They speak also, of the wicked being thwarted in their devious plans; while the righteous are blessed.
As a gardener, I till the soil, plant the seeds, and fight the weeds and insects. This requires diligence, to at least experience some level of success. Having this opportunity is definitely a blessing, perhaps wrapped in challenges; but a blessing nonetheless.
I have never been a fan of Proverbs, but recently completed a month long daily Bible study of that Biblical book. Even though the sentiments expressed seem random and disconnected, at least a few may address a current situation; with which we are struggling.
While reading this morning, I realized that I do receive blessings from almighty God on a daily basis. Sometimes, amidst the challenges of each day; we forget the blessings we have received. Pausing and assessing our lives each day, with the goal of counting our blessings; is for me a reminder of the great love God has for me and you.
Beginning each day, spending time with God in his word, quiet contemplation, and prayer; provide a blessed reminder of his love and care. I pray that upon reading this you are uplifted and blessed, and led to also spend a part of your day in God’s presence.
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