April 28, 2009
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I look at my youngest Granchildren these days, and am both amazed by
the marvel of them…..learning, learning,learning…at an unbelievable rate;
and also saddened at my own gaps in fulfilling that same marvelous potential.
The world is wide open to them; anything is still possible,
as it was for all of us at that age.That same world, however, conspires to chip away at the joy and confidence
God puts in all of us; specifically to deter God’s plan for us.If I sound bitter or morose, that’s not my intent; rather, I am lamenting
the loss of what could have been, yet praising God, who, in His plan,
has made it possible to recover more than that which has been lost.We are reassured in Romans,
“..what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will give us later.”
(Rom. 8:18)If we are saddened by the scars, failures and losses of this life
we can look with excitement to our unending future in Christ;
“But–to use the words of Scripture–we speak of things which eye has not seen nor ear heard,
and which have never entered the heart of man: all that God has in readiness for them that love Him.”
(1 Cor 2:9)If you are hurting friends, rejoice..it’s God’s pleasure to more than fulfill
all the potential, desire, and hope we’ve ever had.We are blessed, friends
We are blessed
Comments (9)
Great picture and wise words today….always good to hear from you Jim!! Thanks!
Yes, its a gentle reminder that all is not lost; we have a new beginning.
RYC: Yes, it might be a bit longer to read, I am trying to short things out. For too long church in Nepal is only expecting everything from outside, money, leadership, guidance.
YES…grandkids are great! I have my second grandson on the way….he will arrive in Sep and I can’t wait! It has been such a blessing to have a little one around the house
Thank you for your inspiring words. As I look into my grandson’s eyes and see that smile, I realize just how wonderful life is in all of God’s glory. I hurt for those young ones that don’t get the opportunities and love from those around them….however…I rejoice in the opportunity to love with all my heart, a new life that God has placed in our care. Have a great day and a great week! God bless you my friend!
Awww I Love these pictures!!
I just became a grandma for the first time 3 months ago in Jan. and I Love it so much!! Shes such a Blessing!!!! She’s sick right now, and needs surgery on this Tuesday May 5th. We are all praying and believeing in her healing
You have beautiful grandchildren, and yes, indeed we are blessed. RYC: Thanks for your kind comments.
Amen! Pressing on, becasue I know my Savior lives and I am His
Great words..and needed them today. Thanks. Came here by way of hisprayerwarrior’s site. Widgets collect credits and when you get to 10,000 I think it is, you are a lifetime member of xanga. That means no more premium payments!!! You can also do surveys I hear. Hope you get the ten thousand credits!!!! God bless and have a great weekend!
Wow, in some ways that is so profound and so sad in some sense…
all our time is so short…
BUT…
We have an eternity ahead of us in CHrist!
What darling grandchildren…So sweet.
As time goes on it gives us more time for reflection doesn’t it? Time seems to fly by….It’s so good we can talk to the Lord about it all. There is a lot to talk to Him about in this world we are in. May we all live with no regrets, and through any past mistakes may we learn from them and go on with the Lord.
Thank you so much for coming by, it’s always so nice to hear from you and reading your heartfelt encouraging words. : ) What an encouragement you are! Thank you Jim for being you! : )
Blessings to you! Until the next time, may we lift our country up in prayers! (Just found an original 40s copy of “30 Seconds Over Tokyo”) It is written by the pilot who lost his leg in the Doolittle Raid. It’s truly inspiring the Christian missionaries who ministered and prayed over him, it makes me think of the soldiers and our country now…What a difference. And the way his mother always knew in her heart the urgency. I hope to be posting some of the excerpts from the book soon.
Take care now, ~Amelia