A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-27,28,29-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

July 27, 2007 | Billie

[Feiny]

yes, we are blessed with so many different landscapes

I live at the ocean
but in 90 minutes.....can be in the desert
or in a few hours....deep in a forest

I do love this state

[DollyCali]

Thank you for your thoughts & encouraging words on Cali. Little insomnia here. First time that I haven't had her under may arm close by sleeping.

I did get some yard work done yesterday & friend took me to movies to see Knocked Up last night. Movie was crude & rude but as several friends recommended it & rotten tomatoes gave it a 91% , we went for it.. There is humor but also food for thought, For those of us who are older & not in that culture as such, there is a bit of shock value.

For our bandstand tomorrow night is a group I worked hard to get on the program for a couple years. LaFlavor

I am doing a photoshoot for the kids church tomorrow morning & will again do the pix for the newspaper for the evening concert. I have had about a dozen of my pix published in past few months

[The Mayor]

July 29, 2007

God’s Delays

READ: Habakkuk 1:12–2:3

I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me. —Habakkuk 2:1

Waiting is hard for me. I want answers now. Postponements perplex me; deferrals daunt me. I’m baffled by God’s delays, wondering why and when. “How long, O Lord?”

The prophet Habakkuk wanted answers as well, but God chose to take His time. “I will stand my watch . . . to see what [God] will say to me,” Habakkuk wrote (2:1). “The vision is yet for an appointed time,” God replied. “Wait for it; because it will surely come” (v.3).

Faith never gives up. It knows that despite appearances, all is well. It can wait without signs or significant indications that God is at work, because it is sure of Him. “Each delay is perfectly fine, for we are within the safe hands of God,” said Madame Guyon (1648–1717).

We too must learn to view each delay as if it were “perfectly fine.” Postponements are reasons to pray rather than grow anxious, impatient, and annoyed. They’re opportunities for God to build those imperishable but hard-to-acquire qualities of humility, patience, serenity, and strength. God never says, “Wait awhile,” unless He is planning to do something in our situation—or in us. He waits to be gracious.

So take heart! If God’s answer tarries, “Wait for it; because it will surely come.”

Soon shall the morning gild
The dark horizon rim,
Thy heart’s desire shall be fulfilled—
“Wait patiently for Him.” —Havergal

God stretches our patience to enlarge our soul.

Bible in One Year:   Psalms 49-50; Romans 1

[nicmarlo]

I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me. —Habakkuk 2:1

Good verse! Morning Mayor. Happy Sunday!

[The Mayor]

Hi Nicmarlo! So good to see you.

[nicmarlo]

ty; hope you’re having a nice weekend!

[DollyCali]

meg this is a beautiful post and the rainbow bridge link was one I do not believe I have viewed before. Thank you dear!

[Majie Purple]

“The Lord Has A Will” video
Song by:(vintage/early years...My fave potion of her career...) Amy Grant.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhVkccKRyc8

[lonestar]

I got this email from my friend Karen this morning. Please remember her in your prayers.

I am going to put the power of prayer to work. I will be at MD Anderson, tomorrow. Pray, that I only have a swollen gland, and not anything worse. I am a little nervous.--Karen

[Kaslin]

That was beautiful. Thanks for the ping and sharing

[Majie Purple]

Thanks much GeeBee! I did have sweet dreams,though I didn’t start sleeping till much later after that post...Signing off for the night, Ya know how that is...
Y W for the ping...T Y for the beautiful comment!

I don’t have ac just fans...Thankfully though, I don’t have a need for ac too often!

But recently ac would have come in quite handy!
Heatwave city ‘round Here!
Thankfully all is back to normal temps!

Thank You Meg for Your sweet gif gift in return and Your sweet dreams wishes too!
Love Ya, Ladies!!

[Majie Purple]

My pleasure,always!
So glad You enjoyed it!

[Majie Purple]

Prayers sent up to JESUS, for you friend,Karen.

[luvie]

[click on picture]
~~~~~~~~~
"Heaven Opened Up Its Doors"
by Jeff Russell
aka Texas Songwriter

[luvie]

I am so sorry to read the news of Cali dying. It just rips our hearts out to lose these wonderful animals who love us and depend on us....as we do on their love.

[Kitty Mittens]

Karen will be in my Prayers, lonestar.

Have a Lovely Lord's Day Evening, Finest FRiends.

~Sky at my Shepherd's Ranch~

How Awe-Inspiring are Your Deeds, O God! How Great Your Power!

(Ps.66:3)

[Lady Jag]

[Majie Purple]

Love;y cloud pic & the frame goes with it so well!
Amen to the Scripture verse.
Keep on enjoying that God given view/scenery!

[visualops]

I didn’t have a chance to see this until now.
That is awesome!
That’s what I want my back yard to look like ;^)

[Majie Purple]

LOL!
I hear ya re: wanting a back yard that looks like that!
I don’t even have a front yard,yet!
Someday...& hopfully bw able to custom build on scenic acreage!
Thanks for your awesome comment!