Welcome to the Month of July

Greetings dear and precious sisters-in-Christ, Our second summer in Ohio and with the activities that go along with summer it is in full swing. Our area of Ohio gets lots of rain so the most prevalent sound after the rain is the sound of the lawnmowers - the gas propelled and electric propelled push mowers and the riding lawn mowers. For us who are retired, we can do it anytime of the week and usually early afternoon depending on the heat and the amount of rain received on any given day. At first I was not too happy with the sound of the mowers but now it is rather entertaining to watch neighbors mowing their lawns. They each have a different approach to where they start but no matter when they start they always meet up sometime and when they do I chuckle and have named it the dueling mowers. I have very kind and generous neighbors and watching them out and about is always such a treat and even more special when they meet and greet each other. I am thankful for having such a neighborhood. We are the oldest and it seems that they take extra care of us and in their own special ways they are always helping us out with something - sometimes when we do not think they are around. Our Lord is so gracious and His kindness is so vast. The verse I chose for today is Psalm 133, "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, coming down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard, coming down upon the edge of his robes. It is like the dew of Hermon coming down upon the mountains of Zion; for there the LORD commanded the blessings - life forever." Yes, our little block community seems to be a safe haven from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. In the summer and fall months is when they gather and spend time together; the adults having barbecues and the children playing in each other's yards. It is very pleasant indeed. I pray for my neighbors for I do not know their struggles unless they share with me and I often share my walk of faith with them as we gather together. Thank You O LORD for placing us in the little community of neighbors who gather together and care about each other. Let us pray - Abba Father, all praise and glory and honor to Your Holy Name, LORD for where You have planted each one of us is Your blessings upon us. O LORD, as we gather together and enjoy the fellowship may each heart be drawn to You. May Your name be praised and may the conversations lead to You and may hearts be changed and eyes be opened to Your beauty and Your Grace which You freely give to anyone who receives. Lord, I pray for each dear and precious sister-in-Christ that her time spent with You will be evident in her life and may the fruit of kindness and joy flow through her and into the hearts of the people who You have placed in her life. In Jesus Name, Amen. Blessings of Joy and Kindness,

LyndiaSue