His Loving Arms

Greetings dear and precious sisters-in-Christ, I have been inside my house looking at the outside from my study room and also the back porch. Yes, we are experiencing the snow and the bitter cold and yet I find that sometimes being on the inside and looking outside changes my perspective. Yesterday morning when I looked out my window after the sun rays began to spread across the snow it was no longer a white layer but became a field of diamonds sparkling. It was such a beautiful scene that I wanted to capture on my camera but didn't come out the way my eyes were seeing this marvelous field of brilliance. It became a winter wonderland. I was thankful for the Lord opening my eyes to see the beauty of my day. It is the little moments in my life that seem to overflow into my heart that fills me with Joy. This is my prayer for all of you - Abba Father, all Praise and Glory to Your Name, Lord thank you for the little moments in our lives, the moments that come when we least expect them and it is then we are swooped up into Your loving arms and I ask that each dear and precious sister-in-Christ, will be swooped up into Your loving arms today. In Jesus Name, Amen. Feeling His Presence,

LyndiaSue

A New Scarf

Greetings dear and precious sisters-in-Christ, I thought I might share one of my adventures! It involves meeting a beautiful lady on the plane and a gift of a scarf. The story begins with an answer to prayer. It had been a few years since I had traveled and the first time in many, many years since I had traveled alone. I was hoping to sit next to someone who would be friendly to ease my stress of flying especially the take off and landing. The arrangements had been made through a travel company from an organzation that my husband had founded back in the 80"s. The first leg was from Dayton to Denver. When I got on the plane and found my seat I was sitting next to a woman who had dark brown curly hair. She helped me in finding my seatbelt which was stuck in the seat and her voice was so sweet. As we were taking off she reached over and touched my hand that was gripping the handle. It was then that I knew my prayers had been answered and we started chatting. I complimented her on her beautiful curly hair and it was then that she told her story about how God had been with her the previous year. I asked her if I could pray for her and she readily agreed. Then I shared about my loss and why I was flying to Las Vegas. About mid flight she noticed that I was wearing a scarf and explained that she always wore them because of the warmth of them around her neck. She also shared that she had so many that her husband told her that she could not buy any more unless she gave one away. And she was very much interested in buying another one and was having a dilema about it. For some reason I told her that I would take one. She looked at me and said yes I have the perfect one for you. We exchanged contact information and a couple of weeks ago received a package from her. Hopefully we will be able to meet again and of course with the technology of cell phones we are only moments away from connecting. It indeed was an adventure - an answered prayer, a divine encounter, and a scarf sent and received with delight and thankfulness in the meeting. Let us pray - Heavenly Father, Gracious and Kind and Merciful, O Lord, Praise to thee for divine encounters the ones that bring Joy and Hope and Your Presence. Lord I pray for each dear and precious sister-in-Christ that as she wakes up and takes that first breath and wonders what her day will bring may she have an adventurous day just knowing that You are her Creator. In Jesus Name, Amen. Thankful for adventures in life,

LyndiaSue

Matthew the Tax Collector - Matthew 9:9

Greetings dear and precious sisters-in-Christ, I started reading the book of Matthew this past week. Yesterday I stopped at the end of chapter seven. This morning, getting ready to post, reaching for my open bible I see the heading, "Matthew Called", in chapter nine. Matthew had already written the genealogy and all the parables and miracles previously but then in chapter 9:9, "As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man called Matthew, sitting in the tax collector's booth; and He said to him, "Follow Me!" And he got up and followed Him." This got me to thinking - how many times in the lives of people throughout all the generations have read or heard about Jesus, who He was and what He did and were either complacent or outright in defiance to listening or understanding? And yet - Yes, there is an "and yet"! There has to be because Jesus "saw a man..." Jesus saw the man's heart for it goes on to say that there were "many tax collectors and sinners came and were dining with Jesus". This was an amazing testimony stuck in the chapter 9 of Matthew. We live our lives and do our tasks and learn about different things in live and suddenly in the middle of our ordinary lives someone will interrupt our comings and goings with something so profound as "do you know who Jesus is?" I hope that we all will have a testimony to tell about, our encounter with the Son of God. Let us pray - Abba Father, Praise and Glory to You our God, our Lord. May it be so that when and if the question is asked that we will have an answer and our testimony would be so bold and glorious that You would be glorified by how You were the instigator of it ALL. In Jesus Name, Amen. Blessings,

LyndiaSue

Welcome to the Year of 2026

Greetings dear and precious sisters-in-Christ, I started a four week devotional study the first week of January. It is titled, "The Power of Words" by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. The first week's memory verse, Proverbs 18:21, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." I must admit that I have had to do a great amount of sharing over the last few months since my husband passed away. Friends and family and casual acquaintances were very much interested in the details and after listening they asked how I was doing and/or feeling and after talking with a few neighbors, who only knew my husband since we have moved here, about 2 1/2 years and gave me hugs of comfort and words of encouragement and support, I realized that in order to introduce them to my faith in the Lord. It was after the trip to Hawaii where we (my son and I) had done what my husband had requested that the way I speak into other people's lives was something that the Lord was prompting me to do. I prayed about it and asked Him resulting in this little booklet. For those of you that have comforted me and encouraged me and continue to stay connected with me I am forever grateful for your friendship and fellowship. As I walk into this year I pray that the Lord will direct my path and give me strength and guide me through my days. Let us pray - Abba Father, Glorious Lord thank You that You are my Lord, You are my Strength and I pray for each dear and precious sister-in-Christ that as she walks through her day and asks and seeks You that she will boldly proclaim the promises of God and embrace the Word. In Jesus Name, Amen. Blessings,

LyndiaS

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

I Got A Verse For That

Greetings dear and precious sisters-in-Christ, The last Wednesday of the month of November and also Thanksgiving Eve. Yes, Thanksgiving Eve, the day before, and being the day before the things that have been on the list but kept putting them farther and farther down are now at the top. The day old bread you were going to pick up is definitely at the top of the list and probably that extra table setting that needs to be washed up and of course the most important person on the list is now on the way to the hospital. This is just a scenerio but still little unexpected challenges seem to creep up on the eve of the actual day. The expectations that you had that it all under control is now becoming a scene from a B rated movie. So how do you choose to deal with the unexpected challenges or the unmet expectations? Remember when the whole apps thing came out and there were advertisements where someone would ask something and the response was, "there's an app for that", well thankfully the Lord had planned and purposed His Word so conveniently that whatever is going on in your life - there is a verse for that! The catch is - you need to have read the bible and this is the reason why - Hebrews 4:12, "For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of sourl and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thougts and intentions of the heart." The truth is so much richer and deeper than the fleshly mind can grasp. Isaiah 55:8-9, "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways," declares the LORD. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." Yes and Amen, the LORD allows and it just might be that unexpected challenges or the unmet expectations that seem to be more than you can bear at the time; He has a verse for that too, "1 Corinthians 10:13, "No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it." So if your first choice is to throw up your hands in defeat or think that you had done something wrong - just ask Jesus and the Helper that He gave us will guide and direct you. Let us pray - Abba Father, all praise and glory and honor to Your name. LORD, I ask that each dear and precious sister-in-Christ enjoy Your riches found in Christ Jesus and may her Thanksgiving Day be blessed with LOVE and JOY and PEACE no matter the circumstances or challenges in her life. In Jesus' Name, Amen. Have a blessed Thanksgiving Day,

LyndiaSue