Changes for the Better

Since I began my walk with Jesus, my life has changed.  I have a different outlook.  A better one.  

It hit home when my husband first told me that I had changed.  I realized that I have different priorities.  I behave differently than I did before. My focus now is definitely on Jesus.  

I remember meeting a friend in the grocery store and answering “great” when he asked how I was.  He asked why I was great and it took 2 days for me to realize that 

I’m great because Jesus has filled my heart and soul with His love.

The problems and heartaches still come.  The illnesses never stop.  Stuff still breaks down.  Money never seems to go far enough.  

However, when I have Jesus at my side, that’s ok.  He gets me through.  He makes sure I have what I really need.  

He has softened my heart and conscience.  I care more about others.  I know really fast if I’m doing something I’m not supposed to be doing.  

Most importantly, He always lets me know every day how much He loves me in spite of my many imperfections.  

I am so happy with my life.  I am at peace.

"Don't be afraid."  The prophet answered.  "Those that are with us are more than those who are with them."   

       2 Kings 6:16   (Spoken by Elisha when the King of Arams's army surrounded Elisha's city but God's mightier army surrounded them all!)

The Final Destination

The train races by at breakneck speed
My life is speeding to its end
I jump aboard and squeeze in so many activities

The days are packed
So many happy memories
So many melancholy ones

Previously, responsibilities of work and family limited possibilities
Now my time is my own

I stop intermittently
to enjoy friends and family
to make those precious memories
those wonderful times

Each day the train races on bringing the end one stop closer

Then I remember that the final stop for this train is actually the time to change trains to go on into eternity, to the final destination with my Maker.

Sharing a Joy

So much happens in our lives.  I think it is important to stop and realize how much God is working behind the scenes.  He often helps when we don't even realize it, when we didn't even think to ask and pray.  

There are other times however, when it is so obvious that a positive outcome could only have happened by His grace and with His love.

My husband, Tim had bariatric surgery last Wednesday.  

So many people were praying.  I could feel their love and caring.  I am absolutely certain that their prayers made a great difference in causing the positive outcome that Tim is experiencing.  

We are so grateful for their love and prayers.  

However, God is the ultimate healer and it is only through His great love and grace that Tim did so well.  

Praise you, Praise You, Praise You my Loving Father 

for all You have done.  

Thank You my Abba for Your love. Thank You for Your caring and for guiding the hands and minds of all the people who took care of Tim.

Thank You for bringing Tim back to me safe and sound.  

Blessed be Your most holy name. 

"....and give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever."

           1 Chron. 17:41

The Blessing

May our Loving Father bless you.  

May you feel His loving presence in the smiles of your loved ones, 

    in the loving touch of someone special.
May you see His might and glory 

    in the beauty of His creation.

And may your days be blessed beyond measure by His love.

My friend, God is the author of all that is good. 

Thank you for sharing your time with me.      

                                                               Debbie

We have "walking trees" in St. Lawrence County!!!


All bible quote from NIV
All photos taken by Tim McEwen and used with his permission.