Category: Hymn of the Day

Monday

“My heart’s desire and prayer to God

concerning them is for their salvation!”

~Romans 10:1, HCSB~

This is the greatest decision any person could ever make!

I’m so thankful to be able to report that Joe Easley was at Sunday School and church (NZBC) yesterday.   He even was able to be in the choir.  I know there were many people thanking God as for the progress Joe has made.  Joe and his family were surely saying “Thank-you” the loudest!

Mallory is back in the burn unit in Richmond.  We are so thankful the family is right where God placed them this year.  What a blessing it is for her to receive such specialized treatment.  She continues to take everything in stride.  She’s a real inspiration!

This is the week for Operation Christmas Child Shoebox collections to be turned in.  All those boxes will be on the way for little children soon.  I thank God for knowing each box is an opportunity to introduce a child to Jesus.  Pray with me that many of the children will be saved because of the boxes packed in many churches, schools, etc.

I have two announcements to share.

  1. Young at Heart will be at 10:30 Tuesday at New Zion Baptist Church.  Mrs. Yvonne Curtis will be the guest musician.  Young at Heart is for the senior adults in this area. You will be welcomed and blessed by being there.
  2. David and I invite you to our cabin for the Third Thursday gathering this week at 6:30. Young and old are invited to join us.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Defeated Adversary” –  odb.org
  • Be sober, be vigilant;                                                                                     because your adversary the devil                                                         walks about like a roaring lion,                                                             seeking whom he may devour.                                                                                                                   ~1 Peter 5:8~
  • “Day by Day” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/a/daybyday.htm

(This great hymn was written over a hundred years ago.  It is still so meaningful to us because God doesn’t change.  He is just as faithful to us today as he was to those who lived when the hymn was first written, played, and sung.  We are all so much better because of God’s faithfulness to us!)

May you be a witness of God’s faithfulness this week.  May you see Him all around you.

Anna Lee

Sunday

For while we were still weak,

at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—

though perhaps for a good person

one would dare even to die—

but God shows his love for us

in that while we were still sinners,

Christ died for us.  

~Romans 5: 6-8~

 

This is a good news report.

  • Nathan Daniels is home and doing fine.
  • Don Dickinson is home and recovering from heart surgery.
  • Chris Wales is home recovering from knee surgery.

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Amazing Guide” – http://odb.org/
  •   I will be with you.                                                                                                        I will not leave you.                                                                                                                   ~Joshua 1:5~                                                                                    
    Not a word failed                                                                                                        of any good thing                                                                                                       which the Lord had spoken.                                                                                                              ~Joshua 21:45 ~                      
          He leadeth me beside still waters,                                                                           He restoreth my soul.                                                                                                                                                 ~Psalm 23:1-3~

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Third Thursday

We will meet at the cabin this Thursday, the third one of the month.  We meet at 6:30 and look forward to seeing who can come this month.  I believe that if you come, you’ll be blessed, not because of David or me, but because of God and other people.  Anyway, the door is open to all….

Thankfulness: Day 16 – Today, I’m thankful for opportunities.  God provides many for us, but unfortunately we seem to miss some of the best of them for selfish reasons.

  •   We might have opportunities to worship, but choose to be in a stadium, on a beach, or in a campground.
  • We might have opportunities to help someone, but choose to do something where we focus on ourselves.
  • We might have the opportunity to provide a service, but….

You get the idea.  What opportunities will you have today.  Which ones will you deny to please yourself, not God?

Have a great Lord’s Day.  Be blessed and a blessing to others.

Anna Lee

P.S.   I get to meet more and more of you, those who read and pray each day.  You make my day!  You make my efforts seem so worthwhile!  I am thankful to you for allowing me to enter your lives each day.  May God bless you for the time and effort you  give to Him!

 

Saturday

“The Lord is good to everyone who trusts in him,

so it is best for us to wait in patience —

to wait for him to save us.”

~Lamentations 3:25-26 GNT~

 

Mrs. Bobby Lawson was transferred fron McComb to a rehab in Hammond.  Please continue your prayers for him.

“Miss” Judy Liberto was able to be in Bible study yesterday morning.   Let’s pray the change in medicines was all she needs to get well.

Karen Miller’s mom, Mrs. Rigby, is in UAB.  Yesterday, the family learned the cancer has returned.  Please say special prayers.

Nathan Daniels was injured in the football game last night and is hospitalized in Rayville. Please pray for this young man.

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Windfall”  –  http://odb.org/?tz=-06-
  • Give us this day our daily bread.                                                                                                              ~Matthew 6:11~
  • “Living for Jesus” – http://www.hymnary.org/text/living_for_jesus_a_life_that_is_true

Thankfulness – Day 14: Encouragement  –  It is always to have someone speaks words of encouragement to us.  It validates what we do and motivates us to do more, but being the encourager is even better.  It is so special to see a person change right before your eyes as they learn you have noticed and appreciated something they have said and/or done. Today is a perfect day to encourage someone.

Come to Hope Center between 9:00 and 1:00 today.  We would love to see you.

Anna Lee

Friday

“All humanity will come to You,

the One who hears prayer.”

~Psalm 65:2, HCSB~

 

Thankfulness – Day 14: Warm home on a cold night!  

I have good reports/updates we have been looking forward to hearing.

  • Don Dickinson was scheduled to come home yesterday.
  • Chris Wales is scheduled to come home today.
  • Susan Rimes’ thyroid surgery is still scheduled for the 18th as previously planned.

Karen Miller is in Alabama with her mom.  Pray for them as they check on Mrs. Rigby‘s current situation with treatment.

Reminder – Next week is the time for churches to turn in their “shoeboxes” so they can be shipped to needy children around the world.  Remember, the boxes take “Jesus” along with the gifts.

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/drop-off-locations/

The closest location to us is FBC, Franklinton.

First Baptist Church Hours
950 Self Street – Franklinton, LA 70438

Mon: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tues: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Wed: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Thurs: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sat: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Mon: 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

  • Gay marriage, ‘faith’ spur judges to resign

At least six magistrates in North Carolina have resigned after receiving a memo from the state’s Administrative Office of the Courts threatening criminal prosecution if they refused to perform gay wedding ceremonies.

  • Housing allowance survives at appeals court

A federal appeals court overturned Thursday (Nov. 13) a decision striking down the 60-year-old ministerial housing allowance, and Southern Baptist leaders applauded the ruling.

  • Ellis first black pres. of Tenn. convention

The election of Michael Ellis as the first African American president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention is a “long-overdue historic thing,” nominator tells annual meeting. “Race doesn’t matter,” Ellis said after his unanimous election. “That’s what I love about our convention.”

  • No church too small for global missions, pastor says

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering: Pastor encourages churches of all sizes to keep banding together to extend missions reach.

  •        Fla. & Cuban Baptists thank John Sullivan

Florida & Cuban Baptists show their thanks to John Sullivan, who retires as the state convention’s executive director in February. The convention, at its annual meeting, also adopted a budget that continues toward a 50-50 allocation of churches’ Cooperative Program gifts with Southern Baptist Convention missions and ministries.

(Bro. John has played an important part in the lives of my Texas relatives.  I cherish the memories of hearing him preach and staying in his home after a hurricane caused the Tollesons to abandon their home until services could be repaired in their area.  Momma and I drove to Texas to pick up my aunt and three cousins.  Thankfully, they survived a close call when their new church gave in during the second half of the storm.  They had moved from the new building to the old building during the eye of the hurricane.  God protected all those who found refuge at the church that night.  Bro. John and Uncle Charles served together on staff of two churches in Texas.)

  • Ky. Baptists urged to ‘Tell Your Story’

Kentucky Baptist leaders share their salvation testimonies at annual meeting; convention parts company with one of its universities and severs ties with a Louisville congregation over its stance on homosexuality.

  • Arkansas Baptists: ‘Every One Matters’

An estimated 1,000-plus Arkansas Baptist messengers and guests converged on Trinity Baptist Church in Texarkana Oct. 27-29 to conduct business, worship and hear inspiring sermons and entity reports during the 161st annual meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, Pastors’ Conference and related meetings.

  • Bible Study: November 16, 2014
  • First-Person
    Erich Bridges
    WORLDVIEW: The rise & fall of walls
  • Bob Phillips
    MORMONISM: Joseph Smith & polygamy — a teachable moment
  • Catherine Parks
    FIRST-PERSON: The wedding & the marriage

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Heartbreak and Hope” – http://odb.org/
  • The Lord is good to those who wait for Him.                                                                                                    ~Lamentations 3:25~
  • “….My anchor holds and grips the solid rock.” – “In Times Like These” – http://www.namethathymn.com/christian-hymns/in-times-like-these-lyrics.html
    • Be sure to read the story of this hymn – who wrote it, who sang it, etc.

As the weather turns to winter, be sure to think about and do something to help someone else who might not be blessed with a warm home, sufficient clothing, sufficient heat, etc.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“That is why we never give up.

Though our bodies are dying,

our spirits are being renewed every day.

For our present troubles are small

and won’t last very long.

Yet they produce for us a glory

that vastly outweighs them

and will last forever!”

~2 Corinthians 4:15-17 NLT~

 

Thankfulness: Day 13 – I’m thankful for medical care.  No, David and I are not sick or seeing a doctor, but I have a number of friends who are.  I’m thankful they can get medical care and for the most part, be “good as new” soon.  For others, the medical care eases their life or their last days, for which I am thankful.

Mrs. Judy Liberto is hospitalized in Hammond for a few days of testing.  Pray they get her problem “figured out” so she can return to her normal life.  She in room 4108.  (She was sweet to call for an address to send a card to Mallory last week.  You know she will be receiving one from me now!)

Don Dickinson continues to do well following heart surgery.  He should be coming home today or tomorrow.  Continue to pray for Don and Judy during the recovery time.  Thank God Don’s appointment was scheduled for that particular day.

Pray for the Blackwell family.  They seem to have a “full plate”, but thankfully God has given Alan Ray and Mr. John Alan such sweet spirits.  Pray for them and for their family members.

Mr. Bud Callihan continues to be in North Oaks.  Thank God for the faithfulness of “Miss” Verna and others.  Pray for peace and comfort for Mr. Bud and continued strength and faithfulness for the family and friends.

Theresa Rhodus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. “Red” Rhodus, is hospitalized in Lafayette.  She is very sick.  Please pray for the family.

Sherman Cutrer has had one surgery this week and will probably have another on tomorrow.  Thank God for His faithfulness to Sherman and his family.

Mr. Bobby Lawson is still hospitalized in McComb.  He is a little better.  Continue to pray for him.

Mrs. Anne Hurst is better.  Thank you for praying for her.

Jimmy Schwartz will be completing his radiation treatment Thursday of next week.  Thank God for those who took turns getting Jimmy back and forth to Mary Bird Perkins for his treatment.

Mr. Nick Salidino has suddenly become very ill.  Please pray for “Miss” Peggy, Nicky, and other family members and friends.

Cindy Juban, Andy Taylor’s sister, was prepped for surgery when the medical staff found she had a slight temperature.  The process was shut down.  Pray for Cindy as she deals with the delay.  May she she God’s hand in the delay.

Continue to pray for Donna Fay Miller and others undergoing medical tests.  May the tests reveal what needs to be done in each situation so these people can have a better, less stressful life.

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Believers in trailer park ‘give everything they have’

Believers in an impoverished trailer park in Monroe, Ga., are making a difference in the world through their gifts to international missions.

Desperate prayer leads ‘Miracle’ to trailer park

Missionary Pam Whitehead lives out her heart for the nations in an impoverished trailer park in Monroe, Ga.

Spurgeon lectures held at MBTS; Mohler honored

On the heels of Midwestern Seminary’s October announcement about launching the Charles Spurgeon Center for Biblical Studies, the school held its second annual Spurgeon Lectures on Biblical Preaching on Nov. 4-5.

John Perkins: Historic time for race relations

Race relations pioneer John Perkins, in a lecture at Southern Seminary, sees “a pivot place in history.” Perkins, 84, points to “an underlying movement today that now people are wanting to do mission with people, and they want to learn from people,” and they see the diversity of human beings as “a value in life.”

‘Be the church,’ Colo. Baptists urged

The Colorado Baptist General Convention approved a budget that designates more than half of Cooperative Program receipts after shared expenses for Southern Baptist Convention missions and ministries and gathered around the theme “Be the Church” at its annual meeting Oct. 13-14 in Centennial.

Check the site for additional stories.

Hope Center

As the first freeze approaches I think of the people who do not have a warm coat that fits them and keeps them warm on the days like we are facing later this week. If you have some extra winter clothing you will not be wearing this year, please consider donating it to Hope Center in Roseland. You can drop the clothing off there, leave it just inside the door to the office of FBC, Kentwood, or let me know. I will make arrangements to have it picked up or pick it up myself. It would be nice to have more long sleeve shirts, sweats, sweaters, robes, jackets, and coats to offer at Hope Center. The sooner you can drop off the items, the better. That old thermometer is dropping!

Lottie Moon Tea 

Ladies of all ages, if your church has not already made plans to send ladies and girls to the Lottie Moon Tea, it’s time to start. The tea will be Sunday, November 30th at 2 P.M. at FBC, Kentwood. This is for ladies from all our area churches. There is no cost, just show up, but be sure to do that. The program will be varied this year with special music led by and presented by Diane Simmons, skits by EGBC and NZBC, and information about Lottie Moon and the offering we take in her honor so you can share with your church. Mark you calendar. Begin announcing at your church. Plan to be a part and learn something you didn’t know. I hope to see all of you there. Feel free to bring a friend or two with you.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

I hope you are already getting in the Thanksgiving frame of mind.  If you are not there every day, this is certainly the time of the year to get there.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,

for You will answer me.”

~Psalm 86:7, NASB~

(I know God is happy to hear from us during our difficult times,

but surely He is even happier when we talk to Him on regular and good days.)

Sue Lavene, Eleanor’s sister, is doing well.  Sue will be in ICU for 24 hours before going to a regular room.  Thank you for praying for this family.

Don Dickinson is progressing and has been moved to a room in the telemetry unit on the second floor.  His room is 2229.  All the tubes have been removed, but Don is still on a heart monitor.  Thank you for your continued prayers for Don and Judy.

J. Santangelo‘s doctors are again saying they do not see tumor growth.  Join the family in thanking God for his progress.

Mallory Hatchel is progressing very well.  She continues to be at home and monitored by family and a home health nurse.  Keep praying.

Thankfulness: Day 12 – Meals!  Yes, I’m thankful to have food, but I mean the sit-down meals we have with family and/or friends.  What a blessing they are!  Much more important than the food is the company!  Meals with an individual, a small group, or even a large group can be such a blessing if we are focused on the people with us and not distracted by other things such as a television.  Take time to really enjoy some meals this week.

Baptist Press –  bpnews.net

  • Hardened marine ‘rocked’ by loss, surrenders to Christ

As a drill instructor in the Marines, Brandon Graham was fierce, tough and fearless, with crass language and harsh treatment all part of the package. That all began to change, though, when driving to work one day Graham had what he calls a “Damascus Road experience” that left him weeping on the side of the highway.

  • Family with 5 ‘heroes’ reaches out to veterans

For Wes and Judy Pierce, founders of a veterans resource organization called Heroes Night Out, a large family and service to their country go hand in hand.

  • Southern Baptists in Congress now 36

Southern Baptist representation in Congress dropped as a result of the Nov. 4 election, leaving 30 members of SBC churches in the House of Representatives and six in the Senate.

  • Kelly Boggs accepts post at alma mater

Kelly Boggs, editor of the Louisiana Baptist Message, has accepted a development post at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, his alma mater, and is ending his Baptist Press column after 14 years

  • ETS meeting to feature Southern Baptists

Some 90 representatives of Southern Baptist Convention seminaries will make presentations this month to the Evangelical Theological Society, the world’s largest society of evangelical scholars.

  • FROM THE STATES: Okla., S.C., Mich. evangelism/missions news; ‘… desperate prayer and a crying out to God’
  • First-Person – David E. Crosby
    VETERANS DAY: Meditation at a flagpole
  • Jason K. Allen – VETERANS DAY: The ‘war to end all wars’

 Recent News

Iraq war vet to plant church in Washington state
Pro-gay ad blitz aimed at Miss. Baptists
TRUSTEES: IMB’s Platt unfolds five-point strategy
Platt: ‘God saved you to send you’
‘My heart continues to ache,’ Bae says

Friday Morning Bible Study

  • 10 A.M in the Fellowship Hall of FBC, K
  • I Samuel 1:1 – 2:21  (Hannah)
  • Contact me for a study guide if you want one.

Sunday School Lesson (“Bible Studies for Life”) for Sunday

  • “Overcome Bitterness”
  • Genesis 45: 3-11

Hope Center

I’m going to be working on the work schedule for next week, so if you want to sign up, please let me know.  Be a “missionary” here on the home front for a part of a day or a full day at a time.  Be blessed!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song 

  • Lift up your eyes on high,                                                                                                                                   and see who has created these things.                                                                                                                ~Isaiah 40:26~
  • “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” –  http://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/gospel-songs-chords/i_know_who_holds_tomorrow.htm

 

Thanks for “tuning in” and praying.  You make a difference in many lives.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

                          “. . . the gospel is God’s power for salvation                                               to  everyone who believes. . . .”                                   ~Romans 1:16, NKJV~

 

Veteran’s Day – Today, we honor all who served in any branch of the military whether it was a long time ago or recently.  Our family cemetery, Taylor Cemetery, has only a few graves, but four are veterans.  One served in the Civil War, one in the War of 1812, one in WWII, and one one Vietnam.  The first three were named Grant and the last named Alfred.  I’m proud of my heritage, especially the veterans.  Honor those you know who have served.

 

Thankfulness: Day 11 – I’m proud of the military history I just mentioned.  I also have two male first cousins.  Both of them served during the 70’s.  My two uncles on Momma’s side of the family also served – one in WWII and one in the 50’s.  We have been so blessed as a country because of the great military our country is known for.

It takes many individuals to make the military.  I’m proud to see military people in airports and other places.  I can see the pride they bring their families.  I can also see the uncertainly of the future they all have in their hearts.  They bring tears to my eyes as I think of all they endure for me.

This summer, David and I saw numerous military people in another state. David took time to talk with the.  They seemed to appreciate his attention and kind words.  What a small price we pay for the sacrifices they make!

 

Macy Gueldner and her family had a long, busy day yesterday.  Please keep them in your prayers today.  Two posts from last night are included.  Please pray for this family.

“We should be home tonight!!! We’re waiting on some medical equipment, then we’re out of here. They’ve chosen an antibiotic that they hope to kill the bacteria in her line. It’s an IV medicine that I’ll have to give her 3 times a day for 2 weeks. Each infusion lasts an hour, so I’ll be infusing her before work, then rushing home after I finish my last class, then again late at night. I’m already exhausted from the last few days. If you see me in the coming days, just ignore the bags that will be building under my eyes!”

“I couldn’t make this stuff up if I tried….While waiting on Macy’s meds, pumps, and discharge, my already bad headache got much worse. I’ve never had a migraine, but I guess there’s a first time for everything. So, the full blown migraine (with vomiting and all) was NOT fun. In fact, when Macy finally got discharged, I couldn’t even walk. So, I was wheeled out in a wheelchair along with her (true story!) Thank God for Dee and Joan who had been with me all day. They made plans to bring me to Jeremy and my mom, but I finally felt god enough to drive. Guess what? The story’s not over…While unloading the car, the IV pump fell (and broke) on the driveway. Yep, the pump we waited on all day, and the pump that Macy needs to infuse her meds in a couple of hours. So, Jeremy was going to drive back to BR (mind you, we are an hour and a half away) but they called back and will send a delivery guy out to bring it to us… for me to infuse Macy in the middle of the night, then go teach 150 Biology students tomorrow!

Okay, that is all. I’ll end this post, so I can start writing my book.”

Sybil Watson McCray

Born: May 23, 1919
Died: November 02, 2014

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2798007&fh_id=10545

Fourteen Characteristics of Genuinely Friendly Churches –  Thom S. Rainer

http://thomrainer.com/2014/11/10/fourteen-characteristics-genuinely-friendly-churches/
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
  • “The Drinking Gourd” – http://odb.org/
  • Shine as lights in the world,                                                                       holding fast the word of life.                                                                                         ~Philippians 2:15-16~
  • “Let Others see Jesus in You” – http://www.angelfire.com/ms/spiritual/page18.html

 

Your life may be the only Jesus some people see.  My life may be the only Jesus some people see.  I will have to do better.  How about you?

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“All Scripture is God-breathed

and is useful for teaching,

rebuking,

correcting

and training in righteousness.” 

~2 Timothy3:16 (NIV)~ 

Thankfulness: Day 10 – Today, I’m thankful for freedom to worship and live according to the teachings I learn at church and through reading God’s Word.  We may not realize what a blessing that is until it is taken from us.  That would be sad, horrible, unsettling, and all the other negative words I can think of.

Macy Gueldner – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/545fb1c5cb16b48526b6910e

Please pray for Sue Lavene and her family.  Sue is Eleanor Morris’ youngest sister.  She will have major heart surgery today.

Joe Easley is hospitalized in Greensburg.  It seems when he gets one problem corrected, two more arise.  Pray for Joe and Jean to stay healthy and firm in their faith through this long, difficult time.

Andy Taylor’s sister, Cindy Juban, will be having a heart procedure today in Baton Rouge.  Pray things go well and Cindy’s faith remains strong throughout all the problems with her health that have arisen.

Donna Fay Miller will have a heart procedure a week from today.  Pray for her health issues to “give her a break”.

Friday morning’s Bible Study – “Eve” 

Read Genesis 2: 18-25; 3-4.  Let me know if you wish to have a study guide.

“Six Reasons Your Church Might Not Be As Friendly As You Think It Is” by Thom S. Rainer – http://thomrainer.com/2014/11/08/six-reasons-church-might-friendly-think/

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “The Honor of Following” – http://odb.org/
  • Then [Jesus] said to them,                                                                                   “Follow Me.”                                                                                                                                     ~Matthew 4:19~                                                                                           “Lord, I will follow Thee.”                                                                                                                    ~Luke 9:61~      
  • “I Will Follow Thee”            http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/w/f/iwfollow.htm

Pray for God to lead you as you follow and serve Him this week.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“I call on You, God,

because You will answer me;

listen closely to me;

hear what I say.”

~Psalm 17:6, HCSB~

 

Thankfulness Day 9:  Today, I am thankful for Hope Center.  What a benefit this place has already been to those who have received food, shopped, etc.!   In such a short time, Hope has given hope and love to many families  In addition, the people there are ALL VOLUNTEERS, yet not a day has rolled around that Hope wasn’t adequately staffed with some special Christian people.  Not a day goes by that we cannot easily give away crosses, Bibles, and Christian literature.  I’m thankful I can be involved.  I’ve been so blessed!

Please pray for these people who are hospitalized:

  • Bud Callihan – Hammond
  • Bobby Lawson – McComb
  • Chris Wales – Baton Rouge
  • Don Dickinson – Baton Rouge
  • Anne Hurst  – Greensburg
  • Macy Gueldner – Baton Rouge

 http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/545e72874db921492b4086e9

Devotional, Scriptures, Quote, and a Song

  • “Tear Down the Wall” – http://odb.org/
  • He comforted them and spoke kindly to them.                                                                                                             ~Genesis 50:21~                                               You meant evil against me;                                                                                     but God meant it for good . . . .                                                                                 And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.                                                                                                       ~Genesis 50:20-21~
  • “Anger builds walls;                                                                                                love breaks them down.”                                                                                                                             ~ODB~

If you have prepared your Sunday School lesson, you may find this devotional refers to the same Joseph.  The lesson is “Overcome Hard Times”.  That we all can do if we let God have control.

Have a Sunday that is beautiful in every way.

Anna Lee

Friday

“All the ends of the earth

will remember and turn to the Lord.

All the families of the nations

will bow down before You,

for kingship belongs to the Lord;

He rules over the nations.”

~Psalm 22:27-28, HCSB~

 

Mallory got to go home yesterday afternoon.  She’ anxious to do her school work and make up and keep up with her lessons.  She will be at home for at least two weeks.  Home health begins today.  Thank-you for praying.  Thank God for walking through this problem with Mallory and her family.

Thankfulness: Day 7 – This was not in my original thoughts, but is now because of Mallory’s burns.  I thank God for all that happened “just right” to help Mallory and her family this week.  Neighbors, friends, co-workers, etc. brought love and encouragement to the family.  I’m also thankful the family was in Richmond and close to great medical care.  The family was blessed last month when Boyd’s dad passed away and again this month.  God can and does get people through difficult days.  I’m so thankful they know Him and He knows them as His children!

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

This devotional is the one scheduled for everyone to read today.  Amazingly, God timed it “just right” for me.  He does things like that all the time for us.

  • There shall be no more curse.                                                                                                    ~Revelation 22:3~
  • “Peace in the Valley” 
    • Originally, this was a Negro spiritual.
    • Do your own Google search to see how many big-time musical artists (Johnny Cash, Red Foley, Frank Sinatra, Red Foley, Loretta Lynn, Ronnie Milsap, Elvis Presley, etc.) have recorded this song.  I think that shows many people are searching for that peace.
    • I think it speaks to us any day, but especially in a time of need.
    • I hope you know this peace today, so it will be with you each day of your life, especially the difficult ones.

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I’m praying that you do have that “peace” I mentioned above.  If so, I’m so glad for you.  If not, I’m sure you know someone who can share Jesus with you.  Don’t wait until it is too late!

Anna Lee

Anna Lee