All nature sleeps awaiting the coming of Spring.
Is your life on hold awaiting God letting you know His plan for you?
Did you know that God has a plan just for you?
Did you know that He formulated that plan
long before you were born?
long before you were born?
Pretty amazing, isn’t it?
At least I was amazed when I was told that.
I had no idea that I was so important
that He thought about me
from the beginning of time,
that He decided that the world
isn’t complete without me
and my little part of His “big picture.”
Brook near Nicholville, NY
Each little brook is an important part
of the complete ecosystem.
Each of us is an important part of God's plan.
that He thought about me
from the beginning of time,
that He decided that the world
isn’t complete without me
and my little part of His “big picture.”
Each little brook is an important part
of the complete ecosystem.
Each of us is an important part of God's plan.
You know of course, that the same applies to you
as well.
as well.
Each of us is irreplaceable in God’s plan.
Now, how do we find out what that plan is?
and Discerning the Voice of God.”
Our lesson for this week discusses that God’s voice reveals His plan for each for us and to each of us.
I’ve found that He often has already started equipping or even fully equipping people for the plan or job He has for that person.
Chimney? Silo? Or what? At Lake Placid, NY
What was the plan for this structure?
What is God's plan for your life?
I write a blog post and got lots of experience
This little stream on Outer Main St. Potsdam, NY
wanders hither and yon toward its destination.
Is your life doing the same thing?
Do you realize that your destination is VITAL
and your part in getting there
can be accomplished by no one but YOU!
An Echo in the Darkness
As Sure as the Dawn
This trilogy was written by Francine Rivers who weaves strong stories that give us page turners that are hard to put down.
These interlocking stories take place in the days of the early church and describe what life was like for those learning about Christ and struggling for their faith despite living in extremely evil times. There is a strong thread of love interwoven throughout. I found them a very satisfying read.
The Case For Easter by Lee Strobel
Do you wonder why we celebrate Easter? Is all that talk about Jesus rising from the dead for real? Lee Strobel goes to the historical experts to explore if the Christian belief has validity. I recommend this little book filled with facts to answer just those questions.
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Knapps Station Community Church
If you have children and live in the area, or even just like to work with kids, keep the evenings of the second week of July open. Knapps Station Church will have their annual Vacation Bible School or VBS for short.
This year the theme will be Operation Arctic and promises to be lots of fun for all those involved.
Stay tuned in for more information and pictures of last year's event.
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Giving God the Time of Day is today's blog post by my friend Jean Oathout. Do you take time to spend with Him? Do you drink in His presence and feel the JOY and peace that only He can bring?
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What Children Can Teach Us is a recent blog post by my friend Jane Ault. We may think that children have little idea of what life is about but, given a chance, they will surprise, enlighten and delight us with their understandings.
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Voice of the Martyrs
Please pray for our brothers and sisters who do not have the freedom to worship as they choose.
Many suffer and die for their faith.
We are so blessed to worship as we choose.
Many died to give us this freedom
May we never lose this freedom.
And may we never take it for granted.
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Blessing:
May you be blessed by discovering
our Loving Father's plan for your life.
May you find great fulfillment
in living out that plan.
May our Creator bless you daily
with His mighty love, His forgiving grace
and His unending JOY.
And may your heart soar
and fly into the arms of He who loves you.
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How can that be, you ask?
He speaks to each of us in a way
special to each of us.
special to each of us.
It really helps if you know some about the Bible
and then know a little about God’s character
so you can judge if the message you receive
is from God or from Satan.
and then know a little about God’s character
so you can judge if the message you receive
is from God or from Satan.
I have heard messages from God that came
through other people, through something I read
or even from TV.
through other people, through something I read
or even from TV.
What I mean is that I prayed or asked a question
and I heard or read something that addressed
or answered exactly what I was asking.
and I heard or read something that addressed
or answered exactly what I was asking.
So how does God let you know what His plan is
just for you?
Church near Paul Smith's College, NY
Worshipping and fellowship at a good church
will help put you on the right path.
just for you?
Worshipping and fellowship at a good church
will help put you on the right path.
You have to give Him a chance.
Pray about it and wait patiently.
Look for the unexpected.
I’ve found that He often has already started equipping or even fully equipping people for the plan or job He has for that person.
What was the plan for this structure?
What is God's plan for your life?
I write a blog post and got lots of experience
writing on
my job for many years.
Actually, my family has told me that I wrote
from the time I was a child.
Now I write for Him.
Actually, my family has told me that I wrote
from the time I was a child.
Now I write for Him.
Is this the extent of
what He has in mind for me?
I have no idea but I know He will let me know.
I have no idea but I know He will let me know.
You may already be engaged in His plan for you
and not realize it yet.
and not realize it yet.
Because you were made to
do that job,
you probably gravitate to it somehow.
you probably gravitate to it somehow.
wanders hither and yon toward its destination.
Is your life doing the same thing?
Do you realize that your destination is VITAL
and your part in getting there
can be accomplished by no one but YOU!
Remember that you are very important to God and He wants
to spend eternity with you in paradise.
Remember that you have a job to do now
to prepare you for paradise.
to prepare you for paradise.
Wait patiently for God to let you know what it is
and then trust that He will make sure
you can do it well.
and then trust that He will make sure
you can do it well.
When He lets you know His plan for you,
jump in with both feet and don’t look back.
You are in for the time of your life.
Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.
Ephesians 1:4
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
This ice castle at Lake Placid, NY
was constructed to celebrate the winter of 2017.
You were made to celebrate our mighty Creator
and to spend eternity with Him in paradise.
Please remember how important you are.
You play a vital part in God's mighty plan!
Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.
Ephesians 1:4
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
was constructed to celebrate the winter of 2017.
You were made to celebrate our mighty Creator
and to spend eternity with Him in paradise.
Please remember how important you are.
You play a vital part in God's mighty plan!
Commentary:
Spring is now officially upon us and it's often the time to plan for our gardens, our vacations and whatever for the upcoming summer.
In the midst of all the snow and cold we keep getting,
even the lowly dandelion
would be a welcome sight to me right now.
even the lowly dandelion
would be a welcome sight to me right now.
We are all in different seasons of our lives. Some of us are in the Spring, some in the summer and some of us are in the Fall or even Winter of our lives.
Wherever you are, my friend, what are your plans for the time after your Winter. The end of this life may be in sight. None of us knows the day or the hour when the end may come. Do you know where you will go next? Are you looking forward to that? The next step is forever without end. Plan carefully. After you die, there are no second chances. God gives those unlimited second chances now. Use them wisely.
Choose carefully and be delighted with your planning for eternity.
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23
God will make your soul bloom for eternity
- if you only accept His gift of love.
Book Reviews:
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23
- if you only accept His gift of love.
Book Reviews:
An Echo in the Darkness
As Sure as the Dawn
This trilogy was written by Francine Rivers who weaves strong stories that give us page turners that are hard to put down.
These interlocking stories take place in the days of the early church and describe what life was like for those learning about Christ and struggling for their faith despite living in extremely evil times. There is a strong thread of love interwoven throughout. I found them a very satisfying read.
The Case For Easter by Lee Strobel
Do you wonder why we celebrate Easter? Is all that talk about Jesus rising from the dead for real? Lee Strobel goes to the historical experts to explore if the Christian belief has validity. I recommend this little book filled with facts to answer just those questions.
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Knapps Station Community Church
If you have children and live in the area, or even just like to work with kids, keep the evenings of the second week of July open. Knapps Station Church will have their annual Vacation Bible School or VBS for short.
This year the theme will be Operation Arctic and promises to be lots of fun for all those involved.
Stay tuned in for more information and pictures of last year's event.
******************************************
Giving God the Time of Day is today's blog post by my friend Jean Oathout. Do you take time to spend with Him? Do you drink in His presence and feel the JOY and peace that only He can bring?
******************************************
What Children Can Teach Us is a recent blog post by my friend Jane Ault. We may think that children have little idea of what life is about but, given a chance, they will surprise, enlighten and delight us with their understandings.
******************************************
Voice of the Martyrs
Please pray for our brothers and sisters who do not have the freedom to worship as they choose.
Many suffer and die for their faith.
We are so blessed to worship as we choose.
Many died to give us this freedom
May we never lose this freedom.
And may we never take it for granted.
****************************
Blessing:
May you be blessed by discovering
our Loving Father's plan for your life.
May you find great fulfillment
in living out that plan.
May our Creator bless you daily
with His mighty love, His forgiving grace
and His unending JOY.
and fly into the arms of He who loves you.
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All bible reference from the NIVunless otherwise noted
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A "snow dog" from this winter.
God gives us rainbows and promises
all throughout our lives
regardless of what is going on.
all throughout our lives
regardless of what is going on.
Just as the sun goes down in a blaze of glory,
may your life shine now and forever
with the brilliance of God's love.
may your life shine now and forever
with the brilliance of God's love.
Thank you Deb for your words that God has given through your pen. As I sit here Sunday morning it was inspirational with my feelings of this day. Thank you
ReplyDeleteWhat a delight it is to read your blog post, again, this week! The photos so beautifully illustrate your points. I needed the reminder that God's plan for me is and always has been good. Thank you, Debbie. You have definitely living out God's plan for you, as you write.
ReplyDeleteThank for sharing God's message through your gift of illustrating what He has laid on your heart. It's a blessing to see how your pictures complement the message you share. God Bless !!!!
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