winter is here.

This week I am most thankful for God's mercy. His love for us, so that we can love.
I am again aware of how broken I am, and in need of Grace.

"Lord I do not want to be like those who refuse to pay attention to You. Please hep me not to turn my back in stubbornness and stop up my ears just because Your will is hard at times. Help me not to make my heart as hard as flint and refuse to listen to the words that You, Lord Almighty, have sent by Your Spirit. (Zech. 7:11-12)...

Not by might nor by power, but by your Spirit, Lord Almighty (Zech 4:6), I will be able to forgive...

I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that You, Lord, are able to guard what I have entrusted to You. (2 Tim. 1:12) I entrust this situation to You, Lord.

O, God, please help me to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men (Titus 3:2).
(Prayers from Praying God's Word-Beth Moore)


I have been given the gift of a will.. I am able to choose..
Thanking.. despite all... joy in midst of circumstances

^"6Therefore let all the faithful pray to you
while you may be found;
surely the rising of the mighty waters
will not reach them.
⁷ You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance.

⁸ I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
⁹ Do not be like the horse or the mule,
which have no understanding
but must be controlled by bit and bridle
or they will not come to you.
¹⁰ Many are the woes of the wicked,
but the LORD’s unfailing love
surrounds the one who trusts in him.

¹¹ Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous;
sing, all you who are upright in heart!"

Psalm 32:6-11

Thank You's #169-192:

#169- Snow! Snow! Snow!
#170-A warm car that runs well on icy roads
#171-A call from Guatemala
#176 -God you knew the community I needed to walk through these changes..Thank you.
#178 -Sara Groves- Add to the Beauty album
#180-Christmas Banquets and Poems
#181-Flat Tire rescue in -28C weather, Lord for parents who care and help.
#182-Lessons about selfishness, harshness, lack of gentleness.
#186-Gift of money from a kind generous older gentleman "Merry Christmas" cheque made out to a student with little money.
#187-Apologies through tears, following upheaval.
#189-Ginger pudding.


"Patient waiting does not come naturally to most of us, but a great deal is said about it in the Bible. It is an important discipline for anyone who wants to learn to trust..."-Elisabeth Elliot.