Post from the Left Coast: July 2009

Sunday, July 19, 2009

ring tailed

tooter!!!...and real straight shooter
Eiler called 9-1-1 last night (i guess he needed some help) while playing with the home phone (which is one of his favorite things to do)... the city of irvine called to check on us and see if we were ok... that was awfully nice of them... i told them it was our 10 month old and as far as i knew he was ok... wow... what we're in for with this little guy... he is CRAZY!!! and wee love it!!!

the Word

1 Samuel 1:27
For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition which I asked of Him.

Lamentations 2:19
Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord . . Lift up your hands toward Him for the lives of your children.

Psalm 34:18
If your heart is broken, you'll find God right there; if you're kicked in the gut, he'll help you catch your breath.

Isaiah 43:2
Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior

Isaiah 40:11
He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.

Jeremiah 29:11-13
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. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

Pearls

"Life shouldn't be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving; safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly shouting, "Wow! What a ride! Thank You Lord!" Beth Moore
when i stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I would have not a single bit of talent left and could say, I used everything you gave me ~ erma bombeck
Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can
You only have to include God in the areas of your life you want him to bless
God cares more about my character than my comfort
happiness is a choice - you are as happy as you choose to be ~ rick warren