What Really Counts?

FOR FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love”
Gal 5:6B, NIV

 

Help me to share YOUR love today Lord !!!

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry.

When You Pass Through The Waters.....

FOR THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

When You pass through the waters,

I will be with You;

and when You pass through the rivers,

they will not sweep over You.

When You walk through the fire,

You will not be burned;

the flames will not set You ablaze.

Isa 43:2 NIV

 

We do have to go through,,

 but with You there we can do it Lord !!!!

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry.

Nursing Home Update.....Plus:

Nursing Home Update....Plus:

Hello everyone, I had to wait until I arrived home for the day to post the following.

While attending the Weekly Radio Breakfast this morning, I was about to leave, when I started having a conversation with a businessman that I have known for several years. He told me that his wife is in a tremendous amount of pain, I don't know any other information about her, but we serve a Mighty God who knows all the issues in her illness. Please pray for Frank's wife for healing and Salvation.

As I again turned to leave, a waitress that I have also known for some years said that I could not leave until she got her hug (that happens with many people) I asked Peggy how she was doing, and by the look on her face, I knew that she needed prayer. I told her that I would put her on our prayer list, that the Lord would intervene for her, and give her strength and the answers to prayer.

Now on to the Nursing Home. As I have stated before, I go and do a walk through on Wednesday's just to say hello to the Residents and get to know them in a deeper way. I spoke to several folks and also to the kitchen staff, asking how they are doing. There are at least 2 men that at one point some months ago would not say anything to me at all. But going there on a regular basis, the walls start to come down, now they both say hello when I arrive, shake my hand, and start to talk to me about what''s going on in their lives Today; one of these men and I had quite a long talk about several things. One in which he stated that no one else (Clergy) come around just to talk to people. He stated that he appreciated me coming by and also doing the Monthly Service. He said that he hoped that I would never leave them.

To sum it all up.....God has given me a Mission Field at Town & Country Nursing Center. Yes; we have Evangelists and Preachers that may bring hundreds or even thousands to the lord at one time, But; the Lord as also given opportunities for someone to lead people to Christ one at a time.

Thank You Jesus:

Let The Words of My Mouth:

FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

May the words of my mouth

and the meditation of my heart

be pleasing in Your sight

O Lord

Ps. 19:14 NIV

 

Yes Lord, I sooo want to be pleasing in Your sight

Like the song”Life-song” by Casting Crowns

May the words I say
And the things I do
Make my life song sing
Bring a smile to you

            Let my life song sing to you !!!!!

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry.

Do Not Be Misled:

FOR TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

Do not be misled:
Bad company corrupts good character.
1 Cor 15:33 NIV

Thank You for discernment Lord !!….. 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry.

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE:

Good Morning Everyone:

As you can see by the title of this posting, I did not say “Happy Memorial Day” Let me explain why….

Like so many others, I would always greet someone on this Special Day, by saying “Happy Memorial Day.” As I was thinking of today, I thought that this day is not a happy one, but one in which we can give thanks to all those who laid down their lives for the freedom that we enjoy in this Great Nation called “America”

Today; speeches will be made, flowers laid upon graves, honor will be made to the fallen heroes

I began to think of the untold millions who never came home to their Spouse, their Mother or Father, or to the millions of children, who would never see their mom or day again. Men or Women who became a single parent to raise the family alone due to the loss of a member of the Military.

I pause today to remember all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. RIP!

I pause today to think of all the Military Personel stand watch over our Nation. You stand the watch as this Grateful Nation has your back. I say to all of you on Active Duty; Bravo Zulu, Job well done.

May God Bless the “United States of America!

Finish The Race:

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY EVERYONE
FOR MONDAY, MAY 27, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

However, I consider my life worth nothing to me,

if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me

— the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.

Acts 20:24 NIV

 

Take My Life And Let It Be (Hollingside)

 

Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee.

Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of Thy love.

Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee.

 

Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my King.

Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from Thee.

 

Take my will, and make it Thine; it shall be no longer mine.

Take my heart, it is Thine own; it shall be Thy royal throne.

 

Yes Lord, YES…..

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry. 

In The Morning O Lord

FOR FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

In the morning,

O LORD,

You hear my voice;

in the morning I lay my requests before You

 and wait in expectation.

Ps 5:3NIV

 

I lay my request and wait in expectation

 because I KNOW You love me and will answer….

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry.

You Where Taught:

FOR THURSDAY, MAY 23, 

More of God's Encouragement

 

You were taught,

 with regard to your former way of life,

 to put off your old self,

which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

to be made new in the attitude of your minds;

Eph 4:22-23 (NIV)

 

Lord, help me die to myself a little more today…..

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry.

Where Has The Time Gone?

Wednesday; May 22, 2019

Hello Everyone:
I can truly say with confidence, that one time or another in our lives, we have made the statement "Where has the time gone". I have made that statement myself at various times, when events occur, to friends or family members. This week, again, this has been brought about in the event that has taken place. I was kind of throne back as I looked on Facebook to see what had taken place.........Let me explain. 

First; let me say that I love reading about families that live on Motor Vessels, called "Passage Makers", these are boats that have the capability of sailing the seven seas, around the world. These vessels are not your everyday boat that you put on a trailer and move it from place to place. They are vessels that can weigh up to hundreds of thousand of pounds. 

I had been following the blogs of several of these vessels as they travel from place to place, reading about the places they had visited, and the people that they had met. 

In October of 2008, a new family appeared, and they were blogging about their purchase of their boat, which they named "Three @ Sea". They were also producing a video blog called "From The Pilot House With Ayla" I watched the first episode in which Ayla took you on a tour of her new home. I was hooked. I began to follow their travels. They had planned to live on the boat for 4 years, which ended up being 7 years. They would blog and video blog their travels, and I would try to wait patiently for the next blog or video. Ayla her mom (Kathryn) and her dad (David) would all write a blogs, and Ayla would appear in the videos. 

As they made their way along the shores of Florida, they mentioned that they would be traveling up the Hudson River in New York to Canada, out the St. Lawrence Seaway, and down the East Coast. EAST COAST!!!!!  My head was spinning. How do I contact them? where are they going to anchor? 

The reason I say that is because Ayla did a presentation everywhere she went called "Save Our Seas) 

At that time, our church had a school with about 20 children attending. I was determined to have Ayla come to our school and give her presentation to the children, which I thought they would enjoy. Jumping ahead........I had been in contact with Kathryn via e-mail asking if they could come to visit our school. She agreed; the date was set.....It was September 29, 2009.

Three @ Sea was anchored in Manchester By The Sea. I traveled to meet the Besemer family, and they took ma aboard the little ship for a tour. We then departed for the hour long ride back to Tewksbury, Ma. and arrived at the school. 

The following is a picture of this 12 year old very bright girl, and her family. Please pay attention to the picture of Ayla, as I want you to compare a later picture. 

This is all about "Where Has The Time Gone" 

All three of them:

Ayla; Kathryn and David:

Their visit to the School at Lowell Assembly of God was a great time. We found out that it was Ayla's birthday, so the staff scurried around to give her a surprise birthday party. 

I do not want to delay this blog any longer, but this ALL HAPPENED IN 2009

10 YEARS HAVE PAST......I was delighted to see on Facebook this week a new picture of Ayla......SHE HAS GRADUATED FROM YALE UNIVERSITY 

WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE???????

So you see; this blog posting if all about where has the time gone? 

Hope you enjoyed it. 

But God Chose......

FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise;

God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

1 Cor 1:27 NIV

 

Thank You Lord that YOU control these things …

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry.

A Word of Advise:

FOR TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

My dear brothers, take note of this:

Everyone should be quick to listen,

slow to speak and slow to become angry,

James 1:19 NIV

 

That’s why You gave us two ears and one mouth huh Lord? !!

Help me to remember Your word when I am tempted ….

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry. 

Who is Your Shepherd???

FOR MONDAY, MAY 20, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

The LORD is my shepherd,

I shall not be in want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

He leads me beside quiet waters,

Ps 23:1-2NIV

 

Lord, help me to take in YOUR rest today !!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry.

The Lord Works for the Oppressed:

FOR FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

The LORD works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed

 

Ps 103:6 NIV

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry.

Renewed Like the Eagle:

FOR THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

Who satisfies your desires with good things

so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

Ps 103:5 NIV

 

Only YOU Lord , Only YOU !!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry.

Who Redeems You?

FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

Who redeems your life from the pit

and crowns you with love and compassion,

Ps 103-4 NIV

 

Such a deep pit to be rescued from Lord !!!

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry.

Who Forgives You?

FOR TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

Who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,

Ps 103:3 NIV

 

THANK YOU LORD !!!!

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry. 

My Shield:

FOR MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

But You are a shield around me,

O LORD;

You bestow glory on me and lift up my head.

Ps 3:3 (NIV)

 

Thank You Lord for the shield You have around me today…..

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry.

The God of all Comfort:

FOR FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,

who comforts us in all our troubles,

so that we can comfort those in any trouble

with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

2 Cor 1:3-4 NIV

 

Oh Lord ,use me to comfort someone today, like only YOU can do !!!

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry.

Pray For Each Other:

FOR THURSDAY,, MAY 9, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

… pray for each other so that you may be healed.

The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

James 5:16ab NIV

 

Yes Lord, prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective   !!

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.

Terry. 

You Have Searched Me:

FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

O LORD, You have searched me and You know me.

 

You know when I sit and when I rise;

You perceive my thoughts from afar.

 

You discern my going out and my lying down;

You are familiar with all my ways.

 

Before a word is on my tongue You know it completely, O LORD.

Ps 139:1-4

 

Sooo awesome to KNOW that You KNOW …..

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry. 

Humble Yourselves:

FOR TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019
More of God's Encouragement

 

Humble yourselves, therefore,

under God's mighty hand,

 that He may lift you up in due time.

1 Peter 5:6 NIV

 

Yes Lord, yes !!

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry.

I Have Loved You:

FOR MONDAY, MAY 6, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

I have loved you with an everlasting love.

Jeremiah 31:3

 

Only YOU love perfectly Lord !!!

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry.

God Is My Help:

FOR FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

Surely God is my Help;

the Lord is the One who sustains me.

Ps 54:4 NIV

 

Thank You  Lord,

For being my help and sustainer !!!

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry. 

He Was Tempted:

FOR THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019

More of God's Encouragement

 

For we do not have a high priest

who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses,

but we have One who has been tempted in every way,

just as we are

— yet was without sin.

Heb 4:15-16 NIV

 

You DO understand Lord !!!

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!
Love In Christ.
Terry.