Hiding in His Holiness

Greetings dear and precious sisters-in-Christ,

Two more days and the end of 2009. How was your 2009? Was it more of the same? Was it what you wanted? Were the days memorable, all 365 of them? This year for me was learning something that I have never had a clear understanding and am indeed an apprentice at - learning the Joy of the Lord. There have been days when the only prayer that I could utter to the Lord was, "hide me in Your Holiness". I have been in the valley and have experienced somethings in my life this past year which has caused me to draw closer to our Lord like never before. When I began to cry out for Him to Hide me in His Holiness I began to experience such Joy that in the midst of my tears I began to Hope and then the praising began. How great is our God who hides us in His Holiness.

Abba Father, thank you for Your forgiveness offered that we your children may discover your Tender Mercies daily and receive Your unmerited Grace. Glory and Honor to our King. Lord, I pray for each dear and precious sister-in-Christ that she be thankful for the year 2009 and praise You for how You have preserved, restored and refreshed each one this year and walk boldly into 2010 with an expectant heart. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Hiding in His Holiness,

Amazed! Utterly Amazed!!

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

How utterly amazing God is. I am in awe of Him all the time. I see something and off my mind wonders as to just how in the world He ever came up with that idea. This Christmas I am in awe. Yesterday someone came into our office who was holding his little boy (about 16 mths) in his arms, as soon as they came in the little boy reached out his arms to me so I took him into my arms and off we went to see all the Christmas decorations. We had the small tree with lights glistening, the stockings hung from the beam and the cards hanging from the ribbon on the wall. As I watched the little boy's face light up with each thing we looked at, I realized that this Christmas I want to be in awe of it all. As I see the Christmas lights, may I be in awe of the truth that Jesus is the Light of the World, as I hear the chorals singing may I be in awe of the truth that my God sings over me. As I witness the telling of the Christmas story may I be in awe of the truth that Jesus came down to Earth to save me.

Abba Father, Praise thee, I stand, I stand in awe of You. Oh most Sovereign Lord, I pray that each dear sister-in-Christ would be amazed this Christmas, utterly amazed!! Such Peace, such Hope, such Joy that fills each heart. Oh Lord, as she looks around at the glitter may she see the Glory, as she hears the sounds of singing may she hear Your song and as she ponders these things in her heart may Your Truth of who You are be magnified in her life. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Hymn: What Child Is This?

Merry Christmas

It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas

Greetings dear and precious sisters-in-Christ,

A granddaughter who just turned 4 and me to turn 59 and then the celebration of the birth of Christ. What can be more glorious than that - I am reminded of the song, "It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas ...", yes! The lights and the singing and the gifts, yes! A bright star, the angels singing and the gifts given, Yes it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Much has happened this past year which causes me to be even more joyful and hopeful this Christmas. I am also reminded that this time of the year when many give from their hearts while others give just because that we as sisters-in-Christ have been given the greatest and most precious gift of all.

Abba Father, How Great Thou Art, How Glorious, How Magnificent is Your Love. Praise thee oh Praise thee with our hearts and our lips and our minds. Lord, I pray for each dear sister-in-Christ this day and in the days ahead, may she be reminded that she is Loved By the King. May she give her gifts with Love, Joy and Hope. Lord, as she hears or reads the story of the Birth of Christ, may You reveal to each one a TRUTH. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Can You Hear It,


Song: Angels We Have Heard on High

Putting On

Greetings dear and precious sisters-in-Christ:

A definite plus to living here in Kona Hawaii, close to the ocean, is not having to put on cold weather gear. Where I used to live it snowed and the wind blew leaving us with subzero degree temperatures. It is a survival must to put on layers of clothing for protection from the harsh elements. While reading my devotional the phrase "so put on" stirred up within me this kind of thought. Just as I must put on a coat/sweater, mittens, hat and lined boots before venturing out into the snow and ice. I must put on the full armor of God before venturing out into the world. In this month of giving may I put on the things of Christ and walk out into the world and abundantly give to others that which He has given me.

Abba Father, Praise thee for You are Glorious and Great beyond description. I pray for each dear and precious sister-in-Christ today that she abide in thee, ever desiring to do Your will. Lord, I pray for each one this day and this week that she seek that which brings Joy and Peace and go forth knowing that it is by Your Grace alone which keeps her until Your return. In Jesus Name, Amen.


A favorite hymn: Joy to the World


Desiring His Presence,

The Cross

Greetings to my dear and precious sisters-In-Christ,

I had a very disturbing dream last night, it was not one that needs to be told, but just the fact that it was disturbing enough and still remains in my thoughts is why I shared. The month of Thanksgiving has past and traditionally the month of giving is upon us. The commercials, the stores, and even the movies all portray Christmas as giving that perfect gift.

The decorations have become more elaborate, the displays more glittery, and even the suggested gifts to give have flourished in all types of arenas.

May I remember this Christmas that God gave us was His Son, Emanuel.

Abba Father, above all things You are adored, Gracious and Mighty. Praise to thee my God. I pray for each dear sister-in-Christ today and for the days ahead that she be filled with Your Joy during this season of giving. May it be Your Joy in the purchasing and in the giving of the gifts this Christmas. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Desiring His Joy,