Though the Lord is high, yet he has respect to every lowly, humbled sinner; but the proud and unbelieving will be banished far from his blissful presence. Divine consolations have enough in them to revive us, even when we walk in the midst of troubles.

And God will save his own people that they may be revived by the Holy Spirit, the Giver of life and holiness.

If we give to God the glory of his mercy, we may take to ourselves the comfort. This confidence will not do away, but quicken prayer.

Whatever good there is in us, it is God works in us both to will and to do. The Lord will perfect the salvation of every true believer, and he will never forsake those whom he has created anew in Christ Jesus unto good works.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalm 138:8

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! I have sent out my text greeting to all my family and friends and now the day begins. It's very quiet here, just Jody and me. This is the first Christmas in 20 years that it has just been the two of us. We celebrated our family Christmas with all the kids and grandkids a couple of weeks ago and today each of the kids is spending the day with their own little family or with others. It seems strange, but that's what happens as your children grow older.

Jody and I went to a Christmas Eve service at church last night and really enjoyed it. We sang praise songs for the season and re-visited the story of Christ's birth. This is a season of reflection on the greatest gift ever given - the birth of Jesus, His life as a man on this earth, His crucifixion and resurrection. I'm incredibly thankful for this gift.

My parents are both gone now and I miss them so much, but know because of the gift we've been given, eternal life with a home in Heaven, I will see them again and that gives me comfort.

. . . but the gift of God is eternal life
in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

Material gifts have never been the focus in my family and that has not changed this year. I have received one of the best gifts I've ever received - the blessing of my husband and I being reunited after being separated this year. There is no gift that could top this one. We both love the Lord, love each other and want our marriage to be a reflection of our love. We are both willing to do what it takes to make our marriage one that will glorify God. Our belief is that with this as our heart's desire, our marriage will be everlasting!

God has provided instruction for marriage through His word, The Holy Bible, and that is our focus. We are meeting regularly with our Family Pastor to learn better ways of communication, which will help us to grow closer together.

1 Peter 3

Wives and Husbands
1) Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives,
2) when they see the purity and reverence of your lives.
3) Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes.
4) Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.
5) For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands,
6) like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.
7) Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.

I am filled with the belief that God has great things in store for Jody and me for 2009. We are both ready for everything the new year will bring!


In His Love and Blessings
annb
Posted by ann at 11:44 AM
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2 comments:

  1. Beth in NC8:36 PM

    I'm sure it was strange having an empty nest, but praise God for your husband. I pray you had a blessed Christmas!

    Love!
    Beth

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  2. Danielle Says Hello9:59 AM

    Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!! I pray that you and your family enjoyed the holidays and are looking forward to a bright and happy new year!

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