Comfort: We need it!!!

COMFORT IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED. We need to feel it from time to time. It is always great to feel ''everyhing will be alright'', when what we are facing tells us it may be different.

2 Corinthians 1:3 KJV Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.

Sometimes the comforting of someone is NOT enough. HE comforts anyone who calls upon HIM in time of need. Some people blame God for what has happened to them, that they overlook Him, right there ,wanting to help them through whatever they may be going through. HE is very near when HE COMFORTS US!!

We go through times in our lives, when we don't feel the closeness of God.We are not as close to God as we need to be.He is always near. I can relate to this, personally. This also helps us to comfort others. It gives us a sense of encouragement to help others with the problems they are going through. I face this every day. If I can help someone, medically, physically, spiritually then I feel that God used me for His honor to comfort someone... EVEN when I feel like ''it's NO use!!!'' Sometimes, just lending an ear to someone who wants to share their problems, and burdens can be a great comfort to others.. YOU don't have to say a word, just BE THERE..

I like the book of Psalms. You can ALWAYS find COMFORT there. 

Psalm 23:4 KJV ''Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou are with me, thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.''

glad to know HE comforts me when I am weary, eases EVERY pain, feels my deepest longings, time and time again!!

The comfort of HIS love,

Helps the struggles along;

Praising the LORD above,

In words of joyful song.

Angel's Landing Camping

my catfish i caught.it weighed about 9 pounds.

 my hubby and I, along with my mama,sister, and nephew just returned from a little R&R. we went camping at a''HOLE ON THE WALL'' place, we just kind of ran up on. we had fun cooking, fishing, and camping and lots of laughs and good times. we cooked some yummy hotdogs with homemade chili, wonderful waffles, and even some fried catfish.

our view from our campsite.

the campground..

while we were there, drake met a new friend. his name was hunter. he was there with his grandparents. drake and hunter hit it off.. and they were inseparable after that. they had a blast fishing, riding bikes, swimming..you name it, they done it.. they really liked being together. on sunday night, myself, hubby, drake, hunter, and pop-pop(hunter's grandpa) went night catfishing with a man, Mr. Ritchie..this man was a trip!! he knew how to cafish.. we caught 3 in a short time. drake caught this one, it weighed 19 pounds!! he was reluctant to holding it to take a pic, this is the closest we got him to it, but he was still all smiles!!

yes!!this is real!!! there were several around the campground..this little guy lingered at the drain pipe where you clean the fish.. when you cut the water on, the water runs to the end of the pipe, into the lake, and he sits at the end of the pipe.. it ws really something being that close to the gators.. and scary too.. and they were fun to watch...

my mama bought me a new waffle iron.. and we had a fun time making waffles for breakfast, one morning.. they were delicious!!

we had a great time, and it was so good to be with family, and have fun times together.. we look forward to going back there, soon!!

Priorities?? Where do YOU stand???

Mark 8: 36-37 KJV  For what shall it profit a man . If he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

PRIORITIES????? WHERE DO YOU STAND???

I tend to get my priorities out of order from time to time. I feel like I neglect my housework,ALOT, from time to time.. I can really tell it, when I go to the linen closet to get a towel for my shower, and there are just a few washcloths in there.. OR when I go to the sink, and there are dirty dishes in  there, that I said I would load in the dishwasher ''in a little bit''. but got off track, and some ''other priority'' took it's place.. That is when I have to regroup and prioritize what is more important??? clean clothes?? OR tv show?? clean dishes?? OR SHOPPING!!!!!!!! WOW!!! I LOVE TO SHOP!! hmmmmm???? lol.. In several areas in our lives, priorities have ''their place''....

A young Preacher/ College boy in our Church, preached a message a few weeks ago on, ''Standing in your Place.'' It was a wonderful, challenging message.. He said in his message there were 4 things we could conquer if we ''stood in our place''.. 1) faint- not getting tired, Remember strength?? It is made perfect in weakness. 2) fierce- don't be scared.. lean on THE EVERLASTING ARM. 3) fatigue- we will get tired, but keep on keeping on, and  4) fear- don't be afraid o show your faith. have FAITH in Him..

I think still, one of my favorite things to remember is JOY. JESUS, OTHERS, YOU..

IF you have them in this order, how could anything go wrong?? To get our priorities in order, I think we need to die to self DAILY!!! this is the true ''WILL OF GOD''..give each day  to HIM, for him to  use you..WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PLEASE HIM TODAY?? Don't ever think you can do anything by yourself.. YOU WILL FAIL!!  OBEY His Word, and live in the center of His will..This ought to make you STAND IN YOUR PLACE, more everyday..It is vital. Judges 7:21 And thy stood every man in his plac round about th camp: and all the host ran, and cried, and fled.

have you ever really thought about WHO is  expecting YOU to stand in YOUR PLACE?? wow, that is really something to think about!!! and very''humbling'' too, i might add... someone is watching you stand, and watching your actions when troubles come, and trials.. how YOU handle them??? 

this brings me to a conclusion... We need to get our priorities in line and order, and don't let the devil take ''OUR PLACE''..The Lord stood for us , why can we not stand for Him??  If we put our priorities in order, according to The Word of God, He will bless us, and we will have JOY, knowing we are ''Standing in our Place''!!

family fun time

 

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL.. A VERY COOL PLACE!!

*****FAMILY TIME-***** ENJOY EVERY TIME TOGETHER AS A FAMILY, WHILE YOU CAN!!! YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT COULD BE YOUR LAST TIME TOGETHER!!

 my family and i like to do fun things... we had never been to a zoo together as a family, so, my and hubby and I planned a fun ''family field trip'' to the zoo... not everyone in the family got to go, because of jobs, or previous engagements, but the ones that went had a ball..and look forward to going to another one ,soon. we started the day with breakfast at bojangles, then a 2 hour ride to the zoo,,,.. we had soo much fun looking and watching the animals..... some really amaze me. i could sit and look at them  for hours....... we had a delicious ''picnic/tailgate'' lunch on the grounds.. it was so fun too.... it was a very fun day filled with laughter, and excitement, and LOTS of walking... and we even saw a family from our church... imagine that...lol.. we finished up with a great meal at O' Charley's..... it was a great day!!!!

 Have you ever thought???? black on white?? OR white on black??????? these animals are simply gorgeous!!! And they are so very smart!! i think these are a definite favorite!!!!

 nephew, Drake and his daddy!!.. on a monkey??

i love him!!!!

the seals..

 choot em!!!!

looking at the alligators!!!

TRUST THE POTTER

JEREMIAH 18:3 KJV THEN I WENT DOWN TO THE POTTER'S HOUSE, AND, BEHOLD , HE  WROUGHT A WORK ON THE WHEELS.

I KNOW I SAID THIS IN A PREVIOUS BLOG POST. I HEARD A SONG LAST WEEK, WHILE DOING SOME  THINGS AROUND THE HOUSE. THAT SONG WAS ''JUST A SONG'' I WAS KIND OF LISTENING TO.... BUT THEN I STARTED REALLY LISTENING TO THE TRUE WORDS AND MEANING TO THE SONG.... IT WAS REALLY GREAT, AND ONE I FEEL LIKE WAS IN HIS PERFECT TIMING FOR ME TO HEAR LAST WEEK... HE MAKES NO MISTAKES.... IT HAS BEEN ON MY HEART AND MIND, AND I HAVE BEEN REALLY BREAKING DOWN THE CHORUS IN MY HEAD. A GROUP THAT I SING IN AT CHURCH IS GOING TO LEARN IT, I HOPE IT WILL BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS, AS IT HAS BEEN TO ME.

TRUST THE POTTER
** GIVE HIM EVERYTHING  TO HIM, LET HIM MOLD YOU AND MAKE YOU INTO SOMETHING GREAT...
** HE CONFORMS YOU TO WHAT HE WANT YOU TO BE.. (in HIS image)
HE KNOWS WHAT'S BEST FOR ME!!!
**HE IS LOOKING OUT FOR YOURS AND MY BEST INTEREST, AND WHAT IS HIS WILL FOR MY LIFE.
** WE HAVE TO ENDURE THE '' WHEEL''!!!! 
HE HAS A PERFECT PLAN THESE EYES CAN'T SEE!!! 
**HE HAS A PERFECT PLAN FOR OUR LIFE, AND KNOWS US BY NAME, AND KNOWS OUR PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE!!
HE'S THE POTTER, I 'M THE CLAY, HE KNOWS JUST HOW MUCH I CAN TAKE!! 
** SOMETIMES, WE DON'T WANT FOR HIM TO MOLD US A CERTAIN WAY, BECAUSE WE WANT EVERYTHING DONE ''OUR WAY''!!! THIS IS A BIG ONE FOR ME.. I THINK I AM VERY INDEPENDENT!! BUT I REALLY AM WEAK!!!
** HE KNOWS OUR PRESSURE POINTS!!!! 
WHEN I FACE THE FIRE AGAIN, I WILL TRUST THE POTTER'S HAND!!! 
** WE NEED TO BE SUBMISSIVE TO HIS WILL AND ''WHEEL''. IT TAKES TIME, BUT IN THE END, WE CAN BE A BEAUTIFUL AND GREAT DISPLAY FOR HIM.

ISAIAH 64::8 KJV BUT NOW, O LORD, THOU ART OUR FATHER; WE ARE THE CLAY, AND THOU OUR POTTER; AND WE ARE THE WORK OF THY HAND.  

THIS ALSO MAKES ME THINK OF ANOTHER SONG, A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE SINGS,'' HE DIDN'T THROW THE CLAY AWAY.''

A vessel of HIS honor, I am today, all because JESUS didn't throw the clay away!!!

this is a wonderful blessing!!!

A time and Season

EVERYTHING  has a SEASON.. ..

Ecclesiastes 3:!  To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.

Is it WINTER IN your life?????????????

i want to start by saying this is mainly for me.. i need to be reminded of all of this today.. blogging is a way for me to VENT my true thoughts, and feelings about the things in my life.. At the same time, I never want to be a hinder on anyone.. I have a heavy burden for something tonight.. the LORD knows ALL about it, and even knows the outcome of it all... I know in HIS perfect Season and time, HIS will, will be done... This is just me journaling... so here goes................lol :)))

I like to sit by the pool and watch the water, I really like to watch the wind blow through the trees.. This reminds me that Fall IS SOON upon us... we have had a rough, hotttt, summer.. but i do love the summer time. i LOVE the summer fruits and veggies fresh from the garden.. tonight, i picked cayenne pepper, a tomato, and some banana pepper.. by the end of the week, we should be picking green beans, and some cucumbers..yumm!!!  I am amazed how EVEN the way it looks outside, you can ''kind of tell'' the season we are in.. This also puts me in to another  mode.. our spiritual season....

sometimes we go through times in our lives that puts us in different seasons... just saying for example, when I think of WINTER, i think of COLD, DARK, RAINY WEATHER.... BUT then SPRING is just around the corner... hmmmmm... we may be in a winter time in our lives, when everything seems dark, LONELY, AND COLD.. we have NOWHERE TO RUN AND HIDE to get WARM... oh, but we do.. The Lord is there with open arms to welcome us, and provides warmth beyond comprehension... He lets us snuggle up to Him and DEPEND ON Him... this is really amazing!!!  and SPRING is here before we know it.. when i think of spring, i think of light and hope... EVERYTHING NEW.... WOW!! HE knows when to send the winter, but really shows us HIS true WORKS with His handywork of everything NEW AND beautiful... He does all this for us!!! Summer  comes and we can bask in ''HIS light'', knowing we are an example of His beauty..... and He made us, and is helping us through every trial.. We can shine for His good and for His glory.. the HOTTNESS of summer dies down to the coolness and crispness of Fall..and oh, the beauty of this season.. To me, this is probably my FAVORITE SEASON.. it shows us God's beauty of colors.. i love that  Every leaf is DIFFERENT.. and it is.. the colors , red, orange, and yellows.. are bright and broad.. this REMINDS me that He brings different things in our lives to BRIGHTEN our lives... to show us he is in control.. and when we are brought through our trial, a bigger, brighter picture is there, waiting on us to see the beauty of it all.. and His hand through every time and season in our lives..The seasons change, and I am thankful they do.. think of living in COLD, DARK, RAINY conditions FOREVER!!! this is not a season i could be stuck in.. This makes me think that even though winter may be here, ''spiritually'' it will be just short time, and SPRING is here before we know it!!!.thank God HE KNOWS when to change ''our season''!!!!!!  i am thankful for His FAITHFULNESS.. it is certain and very promising through the ''real seasons'' of all the months of the year, but most all, through the ''seasons'' of MY LIFE!!!!

birthdays and blessings

I'LL TRUST THE POTTER'S HAND, HE KNOWS WHATS BEST FOR ME!!  HE HAS A PERFECT PLAN,  THESE EYES CANT SEE, HE'S THE POTTER , I 'M  THE CLAY, HE KNOWS JUST HOW MUCH I CAN TAKE, WHEN I FACE THE FIRE AGAIN, I WILL TRUST THE POTTER'S HANDS.

wow..what great words!!! just sitting here this morning , enjoying my delicious muffins with cream cheese, and oh, so good Starbucks..    Let me just say, if you love Starbucks, then spend some extra money, and buy some for the home... it is AWESOME to have ANYTIME you want, without having to leave your home!!!!!! As i am sitting here blogging, that song above came on the radio... the words are just beautiful. (( ''HE knows whats best for me!! )))   if that song did NOT say anything else, that would be enough.. Glad to be reminded of this today!!

i need to get up from here to get ready for church.. we had a fun weekend, got to go fishing some friday.. we did not catch anything, but it was still fun hanging out with my hubby... it came a HUGE STORM, and we had to leave.. we went to a favorite place for supper before heading home...,  and today , we are celebrating my nephew, Drake's birthday!!!  He is growing real fast!!! He will be in the fourth grade this time!!!
Happy birthday, Drake!!