In Everything Give Thanks - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Greetings dear and precious sisters-in-Christ, It has been quite some time since I have posted! The reason being that after the passing of my husband in September so many things began to happen like invitations to stay at walking friend's house for as long as I wanted - they life in Canada. I was invited to come and receive an award on behalf of my husband who had founded this non-profit organization that was being held in Las Vegas, and the last was having his ashes spread at a certain place on the Big Island of Hawaii. At first I was so reluctant to even make a decision and really just wanted to stay in my home. BUT God, yes those two words, BUT God, He had His own plans and purposes for my life. What I wanted was not the same as what I "needed" and God says that He will provide all that we "need". I declined the friends from Canada however it is still a possibility in the Spring. The other two were a must not only for me but for the organization that he founded and the last request that my husband had of the spreading of his ashes. The trip to Las Vegas I had to totally depend on the Lord and I mean that literally. Each step I took from getting to the airport were firsts for me and I mean that in my married life my husband had always been there leading the way. The trip to Hawaii, however was very comfortable because my son did all the directing. I survived and thrived actually, these two adventurous trips were truly so beautiful and rich in God's mercies and Grace. This verse, "in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." was so applicable for there were moments when I began to fuss over an almost missed flight and not finding anything that I could eat. BUT God was there and provided and sustained me through it all. I questioned Him on why but silly me for me trying to independent in the situation I was in. God is a Good God! I must admit that I was giving thanks for and in everything from the BIG traffic jam on the freeway just 3 miles from the airport to not knowing for sure if I could make it to my connecting flight in 8 minutes to having a snack on the plane that was gluten free. Yes it was God's will for me in Christ Jesus that He planned and purposed and even more so went before on both occasions. This being Christmas Eve I do hope and pray that Christmas Day will be truly blessed and as you celebrate His birth may it be with thanksgiving. Let us pray - Abba Father, our Prince of Peace, thank You for Your Peace that is beyond understanding, comprehending, and freely given. Praise to You and may each dear and precious sister-in-Christ rejoice and be glad and "in everything give thanks" all the time and in all ways. May You our Prince of Peace enter into each home and each heart this day. In Jesus' Name, Amen. All Blessings and Honor to Him be given,

LyndiaSue

Welcome to the Month of December - Prince of Peace

Greetings dear and precious sisters-in-Christ, I pray that you will have a month of Peace for in Psalm 4:8, "In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O LORD, make me to dwell in safety." Yes, I am looking outside right now and we got 6 inches of snow yesterday. Today is trash day so manuerved the trash can through the ice crusted snow and got it at the bottom of the drive way. You may ask what that has to do with peace! Everything! It is HIS Peace that I am able to even do the little ordinary things. Since the death of my husband some days are hard to tackle and it is only possible by His peace. A blessed assurance that He is with me that He is in Control and that I am His. Sometimes I am really sad but then I think of how loving God is and how beautifully His peace was with me all the day long. And when it is time to sleep His Peace is ever present. This morning when I opened my back door windows to meet the day - the early morning birds were at the feeders and had gathered together on the ground. It was a blessed site to see - even with all the snow and the cold temperatures and the wind blowing they managed to gather together to feed. It was a potent picture of peace. The conditions weren't ideal BUT they still gathered together to eat. I was not going to keep the bird feeders up this winter and by seeing this scene I will continue to be amazed at the goodness of God and the peace He gives so richly and abundantly. Let us pray - Abba Father, Praise to Thee for Your Peace and wonder, for Your provisions and your lovingkindness. I pray for each dear and precious sister-in-Christ that she would see the small things in life that give her peace and also a hope that You are the Prince of Peace. Lord fill her to overflowing with Your blessings and tender mercies as she starts her walk of faith day. And when challenges or chaos interrupt her peace may she be bold and thank You for what You are doing in her life is more than she could ever imagine or ask. In Jesus' Name, Amen. Blessings,

LyndiaSue