and they grumbled....

"So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, 'What are we to drink?'" Exodus 15:24

"Are we there yet?"  "I'm hungry." "I want to go home." "Why are we going there?" "I want to go somewhere else."  "This trip is too long." "ARE we there YET??"

If you have embarked on a trip this summer, especially with children, the above comments probably are not strangers to your ears.  Often we let life at the moment define our emotions, thoughts and decisions. No matter how well we explain how awesome a trip will be, the weary travelers can wear out the planner.

Moses surely got his ears filled with constant moaning from the Israelites on the journey to the Promise Land.  As time past, they were more interested in the next meal than the mission. The discomfort on the road threw dust on their memories as slaves.  Several detours lessen their desire to gain freedom.  If only they could keep their focus on God and trust Him... His plans for them exceeded all their needs and greatest dreams.

Father, sometimes we focus on the smudges of the moment, and it robs us of the joy You desire for us.  I need to remember life is not so much about the comfort or happiness of the moment, but trusting Your provisions for my life.  What's to come with You is worth the wait and journey.  As i look up to You today, i thank You.

friend, we are loved and chosen by God,
veneal

a Mighty Word ~ roots

"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."  Colossians 2:6-7

As believers, we all have different gifts and talents God has equipped us with in serving Him. We may look different and bloom differently, but rooted in Him, we are all beautiful.



 



You are a breath of fresh air, the Holy Spirit, to another... 
and God smiles.



friend, we are loved and chosen by God,
veneal

unfiltered love

"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end." Ecclesiates 3:11

 
Did you notice the sky late yesterday afternoon? The view out my window spilled an eerie yellow haze on everything. So strange the view it pulled me outside to see it better.  The clouds in the sky were mesmerizing.  I took numerous photos, trying to capture the magnificent beauty. My unfiltered, simple photos simply don't do justice to what i witnessed.  I hope you saw the actual view with your own eyes.




 


 




I found the sky much like it's Maker...
 indescribable in its beauty and majesty.  

Father, words are inadequate in describing the beauty and joy in knowing You.  As i prepare my God story for sharing, i am fumbling for the perfect words to explain how much You mean to me. Words, like pictures, can be inadequate. Guide me in drawing others to Your Light so they can feel and know Your immense Love. Help me tell and live in a way to attract others to You.  I pray all come and see You up close and personal; then, they will know.

friend, we are loved and chosen by God,
veneal

a Mighty Word ~ HOPE

"Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed... he was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised."  Romans 4:18, 20-21

Oh, to have the faith of Abraham... that is what i am after. There's could be nothing sweeter.

His promises are real.  Thank You, Father!


friend, we are loved and chosen by God,
veneal

a Mighty Word ~ ReFresh

The Lord said...
"I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint." Jeremiah 31:25

The strength of His Arms, the rolling hills of His Peace, the warmth of His Heart, the gentle breeze of His laugh, the sunny delight of His Love... 
be filled with His Spirit and be refreshed to the fullest.

friend, we are loved and chosen by God,
veneal

a Mighty Word ~ rest

Jesus said...
"Come to Me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

I'm taking Him as His Word. I hope you are too.

friend, we are loved and chosen by God,
veneal

Last bell

As the final bell rings this school year, i join Paul in this prayer for you... my sisters and brothers in Christ.

 "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ... you all are partakers with me of grace. For God is my witness, how greatly I long for you all with the affection of Jesus Christ.

And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God." Philippians 1:3-11

amen.

Thank You, Father, for Your unconditional love.  We can always depend on You to cover us no matter where we are.

friend, we are loved and chosen by God,

veneal