Pam, I cannot believe this...another "God"incident!!! Earlier tonight I typed a pretty long comment to leave on your blog, "Where has July gone". I wanted to tell you what an inspiration you are to me! I had not seen this Post.
I wrote: God often allows our hearts to be broken so that He can beautify our souls. "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees." Ps.119:67&71. (Beautiful words from David, "a man after God's Heart!"
Sometimes our afflictions can mean other "things" we have done or committed. I love to think that God allows these things to happen to us because He loves us and wants to draw us closer to Him.
When I went to Post...I had forgotten my password...so I lost everything. After I recv'd. my new password I began to read the older posts and I found this one you had written earlier!!!!
SAME SCRIPTURE...isn't it awesome when that happens???
Love you,Jean

Where has July gone?

Wow...I can't believe it's already late July.  The time has just flown by, with everyone busy and so many events taking place.  Please keep up your prayers for Lorraine after her knee surgery, and for Darlene, who is still in the hospital with a blood infection.  Praise God she lived through that awful ordeal.  We love both these ladies so much.  Jean, Patty and Maria (am I forgetting anyone?) had our Bible Study last week with Lorraine in rehab, which was so special.  I know she felt God's love through you all.  Kim's son, Colin, broke his arm pretty badly last week, so we're praying for their family.  Mom is back to her sweet self after some of her medications sent her into personality trauma!  I'm so blessed it wasn't the big A (Alzheimer's), thank you Lord.  Outings, parties, company and lots of work for me (another thank you, Lord) have kept me running this month, but I'm not complaining.   What a blessed life God has given me in this past year, and I thank Him every day.  I hung on to Jeremiah 29:11 for 3 years, and boy, has He ever come through with His promises big time!  I know there will be tough times ahead (there always are, and God will be there for me when that happens), but for now, I'm blessed beyond my wildest dreams!

My dear friends....

Thank you all so much for praying over me last Friday after our Bible study.  I can't express how much it means to have friends like you with whom I can share my deepest fears and failures, and whose prayers for me bring me to tears of gratitude, appreciation and humility.  I still don't know the final outcome, but know that God loves me and I pray for acceptance of God's will in my life, whatever that may be.  I love you all.

Your sister in Christ,
Pam

I know this to be true....

I was never changed so much than through those tough 3 years.....

June 30, 2010
It Is Good to Be Afflicted
Psalm 119:71-76

David rejoiced in affliction because trials added to his knowledge of God. Lessons in the Lord's constancy, grace, and provision were more valuable to him than a sack of money. Moreover, David's heart and spirit were enriched as well.

Affliction acts as spiritual fertilizer on a believer's faith. David's radical pursuit of the Lord developed while he was running from a murderous king. The years between his victory over Goliath and his ascension to the throne were physically demanding and emotionally draining. Yet the challenges molded the future king into a wise leader, a cunning warrior, and a humble servant of God.

David's psalms reveal that his struggles taught him dependence on God (Ps. 4), perseverance (Ps. 13), and many other valuable spiritual traits. The Lord also provided comfort even as He stretched the warrior-poet's faith (Ps. 86:17). As God intended, David's words offer solace to others who must walk through misery.

By means of affliction, God molds His children into comfort carriers (2 Cor. 1:4). The message we offer is the one we learned in our trials: God is enough. He is sufficient to meet needs when the pit is deep, the obstacle high, or the suffering prolonged. Moreover, our own life proves that hardship makes Christians stronger and wiser.

Second Corinthians 2:14 tells us that believers are a sweet aroma on the earth. Those whom God leads to triumph over affliction become the fragrance of His care to a hurting world. We carry cheer to the discouraged, relief to the hurting, and the message of Christ's love to all.

He promises.....

I've been put under some financial pressures recently, family responsibilities I need to step up on.  The latest came about last Thurs., and I won't go into details, but just say it's a sizable monthly sum for me.  My big job for last week feel short by half, and there was nothing new on the horizon to bring in the extra cash.  I do trust God to provide, but will admit I was somewhat stressed.  Can you see where this is leading?  Over the past few days, God has blessed me BIG with new jobs.  Once again, I am in awe of His mighty power and provision in my life.  He comes through every time, just like He promises in His Word.  He tells us He will never leave us or forsake us, that we're not to worry about tomorrow, that if He clothes the lillies and feeds the sparrows, how much more will He see to our needs?  He tells us not to be afraid, because He's walking with us.  On and on.  Thank you, Father, for loving even someone like me....

revelations bible study

Hey everyone....going to try another post WITH my name this time! This blogging still mystifies me!!! God is my refuge and I do not fear! My Lord is with me ALWAYS......I am loving this study of Revelations....this is the third time I have studied it and I STILL continue to learn more each time. Roxanne

Does Revelations Scare You?

Pastor Brian's 1st lesson in his summer bible study on the Book of Revelations was awesome.  I spoke with several people afterwards (not from our group), who say that this is very frightening and scary.  I didn't react that way, and wonder about ya'll's reaction.