Thanks for a great Road Trip, lauren!
Posted on 06/03/2024 6:00:09 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Grandson is there serving with the Blackhorse Regiment Assassin’s unit.
Bible in a Year :
As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.
Two friends and I were checking off a bucket list item—hiking the Grand Canyon. We wondered if we had enough water as we started out our hike, and it ran out fast. We were completely out of water with still a ways to go to reach the rim. Panting, mixed with praying, set in. Then we rounded a corner and what we maintain as a miracle happened. We spotted three water bottles tucked in a cleft in the rock with a note: “Knew you’d need this. Enjoy!” We looked at each other in disbelief, whispered a thank-you to God, took a couple of much-needed sips, and then set out on the last stretch. I’ve never been so thirsty—and thankful—in my life.
The psalmist didn’t have a Grand Canyon experience, but it’s clear he knew how a deer acts when thirsty and possibly scared. The deer “pants” (Psalm 42:1), a word that brings to mind thirst and hunger, to the point where if something doesn’t change, you’re afraid you might die. The psalmist equates the deer’s degree of thirst to his desire for God: “so my soul pants for you, my God” (v. 1).
Like much-needed water, God is our ever-present help. We pant for Him because He brings renewed strength and refreshment to our weary lives, equipping us for whatever the day’s journey holds.
Reflect & Pray
When have you been intensely thirsty or hungry, and scared? Why should you be longing for God’s presence?
Loving God, thank You for the renewed strength I experience as You fill my life. Forgive me for looking to any other source but You.
Hai Kathy! (((Hugs))) pretty windy here today like 30mph and a bit higher tommorow. I’m hunkering down. We still have power and backup in case power goes out. Folks on the Seattle side have no power so I’m told.
Good evening, everyone
Just checking in before getting some shut eye for the night.
I hope everyone is doing well.
TS
We had much better weather yesterday for our trip to Comanche Lake. We did see a woman with a dog out there but we got around her without any problems.
We also baked chicken for supper.
How's everyone doing this morning?
After seeing Gismo, I’m fine, thank you/
After seeing Gismo, I’m fine, thank you/
Here’s a link to post online & share with your email list(s).
The Relentless Patriot Official Trailer - Triple Martini Productions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VaEtjTPyOc
Good evening everyone
Howdy TS!
So sorry I missed you last night, thanks for stopping in.
Doin’ great and hope you are as well.
Catch ya soon!
Good evening to you CMS, awesome to hear from you!
*HUGS*
Vince Speranza - 101st Airborne - American Veterans Center
Band of Brothers
I locked away THE BAD Memories Of the War.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UEcViCqyUwM
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