1 posted on 03/09/2007 7:40:27 AM PST by Billie

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2 posted on 03/09/2007 7:45:31 AM PST by Billie

Did I ever tell you, you do good work?

5.56mm

3 posted on 03/09/2007 7:48:32 AM PST by M Kehoe

Did I ever tell you, you do good work?

I'm not sure, but you can say it again if you want to. :) Hi, there, M! :)

4 posted on 03/09/2007 7:51:52 AM PST by Billie

To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...

March 9, 2007

No Longer Young

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READ: Psalm 37:23-31

The Lord loves justice, and does not forsake His saints; they are preserved forever. —Psalm 37:28

Recently, as I left a shop, I overheard the man who had served me whisper in disappointment, "He called me ‘uncle,’ when he’s definitely older than I am." Since childhood, my Chinese culture has taught me it is polite to say, "Thank you, Uncle!" for help received.

This gesture has served me well, but now I have to think twice before using it. Taking a good look in the mirror, my eyes confirm that I am no longer the person my mind remembers.

Being young has many advantages, but with age comes the joy of reflecting on God’s faithfulness. David reminds us in Psalm 37: "I have been young, and now am old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken" (v.25).

Now that I’m in my fifties, I reflect and wonder how I ever could have thought that God had forsaken me. Yes, He has permitted me to face what seemed like insurmountable difficulties, but now I know it was only to shape me. God has always preserved me, and when I stumble I know it is "the Lord [who] upholds [me] with His hand" (v.24).

We are growing older all the time, but we can also grow more thankful for God’s many mercies. Above all, we are grateful that He puts the love of His law in our hearts and keeps our steps from sliding (v.31).

God’s faithfulness we’ve known throughout the years,
His oneness with us in our joys and tears;
So many times the Lord has helped us through,
Has answered prayer and given strength anew. —F. Hess

As the years add up, God’s faithfulness multiplies.

Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 8-10; Mark 11:19-33

5 posted on 03/09/2007 8:09:14 AM PST by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)

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D M

rning Finest.
TGIF!!

6 posted on 03/09/2007 8:31:53 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)

Good morning, Billie! Great thread and Pledge! I'm wearing red to support our troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan.

7 posted on 03/09/2007 8:36:21 AM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)

8 posted on 03/09/2007 8:40:58 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman (Proudly supporting our Troops,Allies and our President GW!!!)

To: Mrs.Nooseman

Good morning Mrs. N!
Yay! It's Friday. You are off. :)
Hugs!

9 posted on 03/09/2007 8:41:48 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)

10 posted on 03/09/2007 8:43:00 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman (Proudly supporting our Troops,Allies and our President GW!!!)

TGIF/Wear RED Greetings.

It's gonna be a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Gonna be busy with puppy-sitting duties shortly, but I'll be back - maybe with a picture of Studley.

11 posted on 03/09/2007 8:46:21 AM PST by Diver Dave

To: GodBlessUSA; La Enchiladita; Mrs.Nooseman; LUV W; Lady Jag; DollyCali; The Mayor; MEG33; ...

T G I F

It's Friday. I got my RED on

And, dreaming about a week at the beach.

Oh, and since I missed Wednesday, here's a warm & fuzzy

12 posted on 03/09/2007 8:46:35 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))

Happy TGIF!

Click on hat for music.

13 posted on 03/09/2007 10:20:03 AM PST by Aquamarine

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14 posted on 03/09/2007 10:22:24 AM PST by Lady Jag (A positive attitude will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.)

No further comments !!

Unbelievable , A Must see clip ………………..

http://www.youtube.com/v/HCkYfYa8ePI

15 posted on 03/09/2007 10:28:14 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

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16 posted on 03/09/2007 10:29:51 AM PST by Lady Jag (A positive attitude will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.)

Let us pray that they had to tape for weeks to get that many stupid people on tape!

17 posted on 03/09/2007 11:05:15 AM PST by Lady Jag (A positive attitude will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.)

Billie, I like those boots!!

18 posted on 03/09/2007 1:11:24 PM PST by stopem (God Bless the U.S.A the Troops who protect her, and their Commander In Chief !)

To: Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; Colonel_Flagg; ...

Better late than never! :D

GREG KARUKAS~GIRL IN THE RED DRESS

19 posted on 03/09/2007 3:38:14 PM PST by luvie (The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)

probaly one afternoon. & how would you like to bet they vote?

20 posted on 03/09/2007 4:18:44 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

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