a Mighty Word ~ friend

"A friend loves at all times..." Proverbs 17:17

Thank You, Father, for the touch of comfort through a word, a hug or a smile.  My friends... Your angels on earth.  Thank You.

friend, we are loved and chosen by God,
veneal

faith of gold

"In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls." 1 Peter 1:6-9

May your faith of gold flow freely and continually even as it traverses through difficult decisions and circumstances in life.  As you boldly stand in your faith, i pray His glory shines through you for others to see and be filled with His love, peace and comfort too.

In the words of an old Irish Blessing--

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  

friend, we are loved and chosen by God,
veneal

under the rainbow

"...the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23

Searching for that pot of gold?  It's found in Him. God provides the greatest riches for us in life... now and forevermore!!

Thank You, Father!

friend, we are loved and chosen by God,
veneal

will you celebrate?

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..." Matthew 28:19

Do you know why there's a St. Patrick's Day?  It isn't just a mindless, green party day, but has a meaningful, religious history.

In the fifth century, a child born in Roman Britain, was kidnapped and taken to Ireland as a slave.  A few years later he escaped and returned home where he devoted his life to God and became a priest.  Later, his calling returned him to Ireland to spread Christianity there.  St. Patrick is an important national apostle of Ireland.  As legend has it, he explained the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) by using the three leaves of a native Irish clover, the shamrock.  Since his death around March 17th, there is a Roman Catholic feast day of St. Patrick to honor him.

You can learn and share more from the History. com link below:
http://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day/history-of-st-patricks-day

In the spirit of Saint Patrick, may we continue to live, share and tell others the Good News as he did.  It certainly is worthy of great celebration!

Will you celebrate?  Do tell!

friend, we are loved and chosen by God,
veneal

Raise your hands

"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" 1 John 3:1

Hands down.
Hear this Truth.

WE ARE GREATLY LOVED...

each and every one of us.

Thank You,Father!

friend, we are loved and chosen by God, 
veneal

little people, BIG hearts

 

"But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Luke 18:16

I love the way kindergartens describe each other.  They use adjectives i like. It makes me realize role models aren't just tall, seasoned and old.  Some of my favorite role models these days are actually young and a lot shorter than me. 

Many students remind me each day what is really important.  Respect, compassion, kindness, genuine concern.  They accept and love me as i am, even on days when i'm tired and chewing nails.  Opening a door for me, wishing me a good morning, sharing a laugh, waving good bye... and doing it for only one reason, they want too. There are no hidden agendas or motives.

No wonder Jesus declared the heavenly kingdom belongs to those like them.  Pure heart, open acceptance, honest words, joyful love.

Father, draw me more into a childlike faith.

friend, we are loved and chosen by God,
veneal

a Mighty Word ~ SOLID

"'Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet MY UNFAILING LOVE FOR YOU will not be shaken nor My covenant of peace be removed,' say the LORD, who has compassion on you, (your name)." Isaiah 54:10

And He means it.  His Words are true... every. one. of. them.

Through all our peaks and valleys, crevasses of doubt, miles of wandering, cracks in faith, mounds of weakness HE LOVES US STILL.

friend, we are loved and chosen by God,
veneal