[Billie]

Good Morning, Finest!

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Beautiful, BillieBlue! : )

You'e all much prettier than any date I ever had for prom night. AhhhhRooooo!!!

[The Mayor]

At his word they shall go out, and at his word they shall come in. —Numbers 27:21

You can't go wrong if you follow God's lead.

[The Mayor]

March 2, 2004

Going Out & Coming In

Read: Numbers 27:15-23

At his word they shall go out, and at his word they shall come in. —Numbers 27:21

Bible In One Year: Numbers 26-27; Mark 8:1-21

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The phrase "at his word" is used twice in Numbers 27:21 to emphasize how God would guide Israel. Joshua was to direct Israel to "go out" and "come in" based on what God told Eleazer the priest.

How often do we make a decision to go somewhere or do something based on our pride, personal ambition, or merely to keep busy? How often do we go only because someone we long to please asked us to go, rather than because we want to please the Lord? When we "go out" to pursue our own desires instead of following God's leading, we will be frustrated in our efforts and left empty and disappointed.

But when we go out at the Lord's prompting and direction, "at His word," He is responsible for the outcome. The result will be fruitful labor, whether we know it or not.

The time to "come in" is also ordered by the Lord. There are times to retreat—to pray, to fill our hearts with His Word, to rest our bodies.

We must come daily before our great High Priest, the Lord Jesus, and receive His instruction. If we bow before Him and ask for His guidance, He will help us to know what to do and when to do it. —David Roper

We need to take the time each day
To read God's Word and pray,
And listen for what He might say
To guide us on our way. —Sper

You can't go wrong if you follow God's lead.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Tuesday !

[FreeTheHostages]

Awwww! Look at the wolfie in your hostess greeting! LOL!!!

[Dubya]

TO A KEEPER

It was a way of life, and sometimes it made me crazy.
All that re-fixing, reheating, renewing,
I wanted just once to be wasteful.

Waste meant affluence. Throwing things away
Meant you knew there'd always be more.

But then my Father died, and on that clear summer's night,
In the warmth of the hospital room, I was struck with the
pain of learning that sometimes there isn't anymore.

Sometimes, what we care about most gets
All used up and goes away...never to return.

So...while we have it...it's best we LOVE it...and care for it
And fix it when it's broken...and heal it when it's sick.

This is true for marriage and old cars
And children with bad report cards
And dogs with bad hips
And aging parents...and grandparents.

We keep them because they are worth it,
Because we are worth it....some things we keep.

Like a best friend that moved away,
Or a classmate we grew up with.

There are just some things that make life important,
Like people we know who are SPECIAL
And so, we keep them close!

I received this from someone who thought I was a KEEPER
And then I sent it to the people I think of in the same way.

You're a Keeper!

[dansangel]

(((((((Billie)))))))) - I am ROFL! And, strangely (or not) enough, I *did* wear purple to my Senior (and Junior) proms! I *love* that graphic. It is definitely a blue-ribbon winner!

[[[[[{{{{{(((((Louie_Wolfie_Man)))))}}}}}]]]]] - so *wonderful* to see you again. I've been missing you - "Ahhhhh-roooooooo!" back at ya! :-)

(((((HUGS))))))) to all - I'm in the middle of attempting to survive Tuesday in Corporate heck. Be back when I can.

[lonestar]

Your prom dresses are lovely but you look like you went with Rhett Butler!

Weinie

[Diver Dave]

Old Stuff Day...

Yep! That's me. Didn't know I had my own day. My first name is "Real."

--signed, Mr. Stuff

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning hugs to all.

Billie, you've made my day! I LOVE my dress, but most of all I love my teeny-tiny waist. LOL! This is my favorite hostess graphic yet.....(until you do the next one, which will become my NEW favorite, I'm sure).

Wishing all a wonderful day and sending special hugs for (((((((((sweet woofie)))))))))). :-)

[LadyX]

Good evening, Miss Billie of North Fork, is it, there in Texas?

Looked in Google for the picture of Carol Burnett in the Tara draperies, and the closest I could come was this:

Isn't it a shame the present younger generation doesn't have the kind of comedy she presented?
Today's children are more famiiiar with The Simpsons and being smart-mouthed than with the kind of subtle pokes at life that made us roar with delighted laughter.

[Mixer]

Hope this reply finds you all well. Been missing my FReeper FRiends and hope you are all well.

Saw The Passion of the Christ last night and was truly moved and had a restoration of faith. Will try to check in and read all of your thoughts in some of the threads dedicated to this powerful movie and tribute to our Lord.

Hope to have a chance to speak with you all soon.