Baby Brother's Birthday

Greetings to my dear friends and sisters-in-Christ,

My baby brother, the tallest of us all, turns 50 today. The end of an era where he could tell his others brothers and sister (me) that our generation was (this or that). Our family tends to joke and tease each other and generation gaps are a big one. Since I am the only girl of 5 and of course the oldest I still am the responsible one.

It is a roll that I do not mind at all. I love my 4 brothers and am so excited about being able to enjoy watching my brother grow up in his 50's. For actually he is the responsible one taking the lead in almost all things and keeping in touch with his brothers and big sister. Because it will give me another opportunity to share my love for Jesus. I tried when he was in his 20's and 30's and 40's and in each instance he said that his life was going really well and no need to bother God about his problems. I'm continually praying for his salvation and hopefully this will be the era for him to see that God loves for us to bother Him.

Heavenly Father, Lord of Creation, Praise and Glory and Honor to the most Glorious and Magnificent GOD who so wonderfully comes into our hearts and minds and souls and abides. Thank you Abba that I can come before Your throne of Grace and bother You with what causes me pain or grief or sorrow or brings me to heights of greatest Joy. Hallelujah to my GOD. I pray for each dear sister-in-Christ that today would be the day that she bothers You with it all. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Psalm 90.

Hands Lifted High

Last Words

Greetings dear and precious sisters-in-Christ,

The past couple weeks have left me at a loss for words and interestingly enough thinking of last words said. In one of the songs that I have in my mix of music is a sorrowful yet joyful song. And one of the lines is whether we will be able to say goodbye at our time of death or whether it comes unexpectedly. Two weeks ago my Aunt passed away, I had not seen her for many years but do remember the time and the conversation and it was sweet and whenever we parted it was with hugs and kisses. This past weekend was an unexpected loss for both my husband and me and many others. But I am pretty certain of the last words spoken because over the past several years our last words on parting were God Bless and have a good day or night and sometimes "I'm praying for you."

We do not know what last words we will hear or even what will be our last words said.

Abba Father, Holy and Sovereign, Thank You and Praise You. Lord I come to the garden this morning with a sorrowful heart knowing that You are Sovereign and I pray for each dear sister-in-Christ that her words would be as written in Jude, " but ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life and of some have compassion, making a difference: and others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire: hating even the garment spotted by the flesh"

"Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen."


Waiting,

Kupa'a ka mana'o - Settled in the Mind

Greetings to my sisters-in-Christ,

Psalm 33:21 comes to my mind when I consider being "settled in the mind". I'm sure for each one of you a different biblical truth will be brought to your mind.

Is or has there been something in your life that causes things to become unsettled and then the mind starts to wander which leads to the "what if" questions?

The world will tell us that "if I don't worry about it who will?" But that must not be for us who are Kingdom bound for indeed we are and with that knowledge comes special obligations - to put on the mind of Christ and to walk in the freedom of knowing that what is "settled in the mind" when coupled with Psalm 33:21 or whatever biblical truth that you have will bring about a "quiet knowing" that God is Faithful to do as He Promised.

Abba, Heavenly Father,

Our most Sovereign Lord. Praise and Glory to You our Great God. Hallelujah, Worthy are You to be Praised. Lord I come before Your most Holy Throne of Grace and ask of thee. May each moment of these dear sisters-in-Christ be a holy moment where You whisper into their hearts Your words that bring hope and joy. That they would be kupa'a ka mana'o that You alone are all they need and want. May Your Beauty and Fragrance embrace each dear and precious sister-in-Christ today. In Jesus Name, Amen

Awaiting in Expectancy,

"Talking Story" about Giraffes

Greetings to my dear sisters-in-Christ,

Last Wednesday afternoon, on the plane, coming home after finding out that God is still Good and still heals (that is for another posting), sitting down next to a young lady. I am wondering what her story is, why she is on the plane and where she is going? She has a stuffed animal in her lap and guess what it is? A giraffe - yep the cutest stuffed giraffe. It was then that we started "talking story" about being giraffe lovers. She had never actually met anyone who liked (loved, adored) giraffes and she was pretty new at knowing all the different array of collectibles. I filled her in telling her about my lifelong pursuit of being a giraffe lover. We also talked about other things but we came back to the subject of giraffes.

"Talking story", that is what we call it here on the islands. Talking story is not gossiping or even slandering -just sharing!

I'm sure that each of us every day encounter people that we can just share (talk story). For me, I know that God has given me so many opportunities to be able to do just that - to "talk story".

Abba Father, thank You that You are a God who knows us by name. Thank You LORD that You "will command Your lovingkindness in the daytime; and Your song will be with me in the night." (Psalm 42:8). Thank You Abba that You also say in Psalm 32:8 "I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel with My eye upon you". Oh, most Sovereign LORD I pray for each dear sister-in-Christ today and in the days ahead that she would embrace Your lovingkindness in the daytime and hear Your song in the night. And that she "talk story" to know your instruction and teaching and counsel that she may be blessed and be a blessing. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Awaiting His Triumphant Return,