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4-1-2009
| JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie
Posted on 04/01/2009 7:51:26 AM PDT by JustAmy
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April 21, 2009
Thunderstorm Thoughts
The God of peace will be with you. —Philippians 4:9
I laugh every time I hear the radio commercial that has a woman shouting to her friend in conversation. She’s trying to talk above the sounds of the thunderstorm in her own head. Ever since a storm damaged part of her home, that’s all she hears because her insurance company isn’t taking care of her claims.
I’ve heard thunderstorms in my head, and maybe you have too. It happens when a tragedy occurs—to us, to someone close to us, or to someone we hear about in the news. Our minds become a tempest of “what if” questions. We focus on all the possible bad outcomes. Our fear, worry, and trust in God fluctuate as we wait, we pray, we grieve, and we wonder what the Lord will do.
It’s natural for us to be fearful in a storm (literal or figurative). The disciples had Jesus right there in the boat with them, yet they were afraid (Matt. 8:23-27). He used the calming of the storm as a lesson to show them who He was—a powerful God who also cares for them.
We wish that Jesus would always calm the storms of our life as He calmed the storm for the disciples that day. But we can find moments of peace when we’re anchored to the truth that He’s in the boat with us and He cares.
Fierce drives the storm, but wind and waves
Within His hand are held,
And trusting His omnipotence
My fears are sweetly quelled. —Brown
To realize the worth of the anchor, we need to feel the stress of the storm.
Bible in One Year:
2 Samuel 12-13; Luke 16
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posted on
04/21/2009 5:26:17 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
( In Gods works we see His hand; in His Word we hear His heart)
To: All
Day Planner
Each of us, is set upon the path
twixt eternal peace and wrath
And like a leaf upon the breeze
the wind of fate, you will seize
Life the test of faith, all hopes pins
and so He does list our wins and sins
In the book of life, the pages gold
to hold the record of all ages old
Each day a page, upon which to write
and He sees all with unerring sight
Take the path, as you know you should
wish not another chance, if you but could
1,902
posted on
04/21/2009 5:45:27 AM PDT
by
WayzataJOHNN
( Poetry is the jazz of words, laid down by a feeling soul.)
To: Kitty Mittens
Caring Kitty.
2 pretty in pink and purple Sunday gif gift finds/pings!!...regular basis Sunday contribution rose... and the one for my Birthday!!
1,903
posted on
04/21/2009 5:45:41 AM PDT
by
Majie Purple
(It's wonderfilled to watch JESUS connect the dots!!!!! to reveal the BIGGER /Complete Picture:) <3)
To: Mama_Bear; jkphoto
Oh,I get it now,LOL!
Speaking/typing of getting it...Your sweet card arrived in yesterday’s mail.:) T Y very much x 2 B-Day surprises!!
& Yes, a wonderful Day I had,indeed!:) <3
1,904
posted on
04/21/2009 5:55:14 AM PDT
by
Majie Purple
(It's wonderfilled to watch JESUS connect the dots!!!!! to reveal the BIGGER /Complete Picture:) <3)
To: The Mayor
Good Morning Mayor. Wow “ To realize the worth of the anchor,we need to feel the stress of the storm.”
Something to really ponder today....
Polly
1,905
posted on
04/21/2009 6:30:01 AM PDT
by
pollywog
(I will lift mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help. My help comes from the Lord...Ps 121)
To: ST.LOUIE1
Awww!...Thank You!!!!
I'm touched that You did and typed all that You did for/to me re: my Birthday!!!!
Back atcha re: All the sweet sentiments,too,Louie/Wolfie!!:)
Touched also that I recieved a gift of a rare sighting/post these days. Noticed;Very much Apprieciated!!
I found a bigger wolf for You but it's way HUGE...
I'll Freepmail that one asap...m'kay.
1,906
posted on
04/21/2009 6:38:51 AM PDT
by
Majie Purple
(It's wonderfilled to watch JESUS connect the dots!!!!! to reveal the BIGGER /Complete Picture:) <3)
To: The Mayor
"We wish that Jesus would always calm the storms of our life as He calmed the storm for the disciples that day. But we can find moments of peace when we’re anchored to the truth that He’s in the boat with us and He cares."
Amen, Mr. Mayor! Beautiful words. He does calm us in His time and all we have to do is ask and be patient! Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
To: ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; JustAmy; DollyCali; La Enchiladita; dutchess; Aquamarine; GodBlessUSA; ...
April 21, 2009
To: silent_jonny; JustAmy; Lady Jag; yorkie; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; The Mayor; pollywog; Billie
I'll keep posting till all T Y's are done but for now I must go,again.,br>
See Ya Later...
Thankful and overwhelmed(in a good way,) I am,
by everyone's Birthday Greetings,etc...
(Yours and those already Thanks/replied to...)
It may take a full week to finish,but I will!!!!!!!!!(Sunday-Sunday)
Happily so even if ever so slowly,LOL!
Blessings All, 'cept my slow typing & HTML code,:)
But You & Others took the time & effort so I happily will do the same for You All & The Others!!!!!!!!!...
Happy Tuesday:)
1,909
posted on
04/21/2009 7:13:31 AM PDT
by
Majie Purple
(It's wonderfilled to watch JESUS connect the dots!!!!! to reveal the BIGGER /Complete Picture:) <3)
To: All; Billie; GodBlessUSA; MEG33; yorkie; jaycee; Colonel_Flagg; Majie Purple; JustAmy; ...
1,910
posted on
04/21/2009 7:36:42 AM PDT
by
luvie
(Zero is dumb as a rock (dangerously so))
To: MEG33; yorkie; Lady Jag; jaycee; Majie Purple; Mama_Bear; pollywog; Kitty Mittens; JustAmy; All
Just looking backwards (starting at #1751) for Sunday's opening, which I never like to miss.....
Laughed at the dog cleaning the monitor and the "clean" kitties - and that sweet-faced raccoon!
Meg, your Sunday opening and all your followup fields of flowers are sinmply STUNNING!
So many pretty flowers & birthday wishes to Majie and pretty poems on Sunday!
To: ST.LOUIE1
1,912
posted on
04/21/2009 7:37:51 AM PDT
by
luvie
(Zero is dumb as a rock (dangerously so))
To: WayzataJOHNN
"....In the book of life, the pages gold
to hold the record of all ages old...."
1,913
posted on
04/21/2009 7:55:34 AM PDT
by
yorkie
(><)
To: LUV W
My peace rose is not in my garden anymore The deer ate it....*Sniff*
Yours is so gorgeous, I'm planting a new one now! Lovely photo and thanks for your tune!.
1,914
posted on
04/21/2009 7:55:53 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
( God Bless Our Military Heroes! ) ((Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them))
To: Billie
Beautiful opening, Billie. Thank you.
1,915
posted on
04/21/2009 7:56:34 AM PDT
by
yorkie
(><)
To: GodBlessUSA
Glad you enjoyed seeing it...as I love sharing mine with you!
Hope you get the new one to survive your “guests”! My newest
bloom is so big and has turned from creamy yellow to nearly
all pink this morning.
My yellow King’s Ransome has three huge buds on it and they
are gorgeous!
Of course, my purple one suffered a horrible death of the first
bud yesterday...a mystery as to what happened. *sniff*
1,916
posted on
04/21/2009 8:00:52 AM PDT
by
luvie
(Zero is dumb as a rock (dangerously so))
To: LUV W
I had 2 of the Neptune....one is gone. *Sniff* you got it.... deer dining.
I hope since it's spring and things are growing they won't visit as often. I have my little plan to hopefully discourage. They are such beautiful animals though.
Your King's Ransome is such a lovely rose. I should look around for this one too!
1,917
posted on
04/21/2009 8:05:24 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
( God Bless Our Military Heroes! ) ((Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them))
To: GodBlessUSA
My peace rose is not in my garden anymore The deer ate it....*Sniff My husband's roses are elegant right now. My favorite's are Brigadoon, Peace, Apricot Brandy, and Paradise! There is a huge arrangement on my kitchen table but not sure I can downsize the jpg to show everyone. Polly
1,918
posted on
04/21/2009 8:08:38 AM PDT
by
pollywog
(I will lift mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help. My help comes from the Lord...Ps 121)
To: pollywog
Hi Polly :)
Don't you just love you can cut a bouquet for your table! If you need help downsizing, please feel free to send in freepmail and I'll do it for you. I'm sure they are beautiful roses!
1,919
posted on
04/21/2009 8:10:21 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
( God Bless Our Military Heroes! ) ((Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them))
To: Billie
Beautiful post today, Billie! Yours are usually beautiful but this strikes me as exceptional.
1,920
posted on
04/21/2009 8:13:10 AM PDT
by
Lady Jag
(Communism - Hezbollah - Al Qaeda - Obama - Stone Age - CHAOS)
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