Be Still and Know That I am God

     

                                  
                        Inlet of water from St. Lawrence River 
                              at Fobare's near Louisville, NY

 
Look around you 
and see the handiwork of the Maker. 
All of creation shouts 

"God made me and I am special 
just because I am His."

Be Still and Know That I am God

What does that mean?   

It means that no matter what life or the world hands out, God is with us always.  

Regardless of our circumstances, our Loving Father is present.  He is never gone, never far away.  We may not see or hear Him.  

It may seem that “all hell has broke loose” and Satan has won the battle.  That is not the case.  We know with absolute certainty that Jesus wins the final battle and the war.  

We know that now the war wages on and will until the day Jesus defeats Satan in that final battle.  

We know that only God Almighty knows when that day will be.  We know that things will get worse before they get better.  

God will always be with us helping us to survive and to overcome whatever comes up.  

We only have to give it all to Him and know that He will take care of us.   It may not be exactly what we are hoping and praying for because He will do all things in His time, His will and His way.  However, when all is said and done it will be perfect.  

This bible quote means that we need to take time each day to praise God for all He does, for His wonderful loving kindness and to thank Him for His awesome love.  

We need to take time to “be still and know that I am God.”

                                                            Psalm 46:10

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                  Parking area at Nature Trail 
           near Cole's Creek on St. Lawrence River                       
        The sun sparkling on the water is magnificent.   
              The love of God shining in our hearts 
               makes our souls sparkle with His JOY!!
                    

                 
             St. Lawrence River near Massena, NY

              
          Along St. Lawrence River near Massena 

                
           St. Lawrence River near Massena, NY 

                       
                   Tug boat pushing a barge
                     on St. Lawrence River

                  
           Wilson Hill Preserve near Massena, NY

               
                  St. Lawrence River at Nature Trail 
                       near Cole's Creek

          When you gaze at the beauty of nature, 
                listen for the still, small voice                                            speaking to you, 
                          telling you
             "Be still and know that I am God."

The Simple Life

I lie in my cocoon, soft and warm, snug and secure

The alarm rings.  I push the snooze button again and again

I am so comfortable.  The air is cool.  My covers are warm.

I delay the inevitable.  There is time to laze, time to savor, time to enjoy this simple pleasure.

My life has become a series of simple pleasures.

A good meal, good company, my grandchildren's hugs, holding one on my lap, a beautiful sunset, a peaceful day, one with few pains, holding hands with my husband, a good book, The Good Book, fellowship with God.

So many joys.

My priorities have changed as I have aged.

There is less chaos, so much less stress, so much more satisfaction.

Life is simpler.

I appreciate more, expect less and enjoy what God provides.

I have all I need and so much more. 

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.

1 Timothy 6:6-8

                      
                  Inlet from St. Lawrence River 

                 at Fobare's near Louisville, NY

               All pictures were taken on a car ride 

               with my husband,Tim, on 4-19-2016 

                  within 30 miles of our home 

                         near Potsdam, NY.  

               God places so much beauty 

                           around us

               We only need to open our eyes 

                 to feast on the magnificence 

                        of His creation.   

               This is another simple pleasure.

Brook near West Potsdam, NY

                       

              Brook near West Potsdam, NY 

I just finished reading this book - for the second time.  I love Max Lucado's books.  This book added a new dimension to my understanding of the last days and what will happen.  It gave me a greater understanding of the Book of Revelation and a great deal of security about where I will spend eternity.  

I borrowed it from the library at the Knapps Station Community Church.  I have found many books there that I greatly enjoyed and saw many more I hope to read.

Knapps Station Community Church located near Norwood, NY is my church.  Everyone is welcomed and fed with God's word, the Bible.  I would love to see you there.

Please feel free to check out my church at this website.

Knapps Station Community Church




Spring Blessing

May your eyes be open each day to the miracles that are unfolding

May you never cease to appreciate the wonder that is God

And may you be blessed with God’s joy for all of your days

Bear Cub mailbox at Wilson Hill, NY

       
    There is a moose on the loose at Wilson Hill, NY.

All photos taken by Debbie and Tim McEwen - 
  used with permission
All bible reference from the NIV unless otherwise noted
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The next post will be 5-7-2016
I hope to see you then.  

In the meantime, God's blessings on you, my friend.  Debbie