ABC'S

Although things are not perfect
Because of trial or pain.
Continue in Thanksgiving,
Do not begin to blame.
Even when times are hard,
Fierce winds are bound to blow,
God is forever able.
Hold on to what you know.
Imagine life without His love,
Joy would cease to be.
Keep thanking Him for all things,
Love imparts to thee.
Move out of "Camp complaining,"
No weapon that is known
On earth can yield the power
Praise can do alone,
Quit looking at the future,
Redeem the time at hand.
Start every day with worship
To thank is a command,
Until we see Him coming,
Victorious in the sky,
We'll run the race with gratitude.
Yes, there will be good times and yes some bad,but...
Zion waits in glory....where none are ever sad!!

                                            Virginia Taylor





Sharing some photos from my trip to Devon a few months ago. Such a beautiful place and so picturesque.

A Writing on Hard Times

It has been so long since I posted and I am trying to post now at least once-twice a week on my blogs. I have so missed visiting and posting so here I am ! I am also going to post some photos taken of my recent trip to the Lake District and such a beautiful place!! Tranquil and pretty. It is about a 4 hour drive from where I live.

Thought that I would like to share a writing I have on hard times. I really love this!

The will of God will never take you,

Where the grace of God cannot keep you,

Where the arms of God cannot support you,

Where the power of God cannot supply your needs,

Where the power of God cannot endow you.

The will of God will never take you,

Where the spirit of God cannot walk through you,

Where the wisdom of God cannot teach you,

Where the army of God cannot protect you,

Where the hands of God cannot mold you.

The will of God will never take you,

Where the love of God cannot enfold you,

Where the mercy of God cannot sustain you,

Where the peace of God cannot calm your fears,

Where the authority of God cannot overrule for you.

The will of God will never take you,

Where the Word of God cannot feed you,

Where the miracles of God cannot be done for you,

Where the omnipresence of God cannot find you.

Author Unknown

Everything happens for a purpose. We may not see the wisdom of it all now but trust and believe in

the Lord that everything is for the best.

      Romans 8:28

The way to be anxious about nothing is to be prayerful about everything.

Quote

I received this quote today in my inbox and I really liked it! I wanted to share this with you all.I have collected quotes for many years and I have thousands of them! Incredible when I think of this.I hope I can get to posting a whole bunch of them here at some point. These quotes contain so much wisdom.

"Your heart is not the compass that God steers by."
                              Samuel Rutherford

A Forgiving Heart

I have been pondering forgiveness today. I am remembering that the Lord has given me closure on a couple of issues that I had prayed about for many years. God is good and He has been gracious and with His help I am now able to move forward.

Life is an exercise in forgiveness. Our Saviour understood the importance of forgiveness when He commanded us to love our enemies.


But I say unto you,Love your enemies,bless them that curse you,do good to them that hate you,and pray for them which despitefully use you,and persecute you.
                                      Matthew 5:44



Yes forgiveness is often difficult but with God all things are possible.




But Jesus beheld them and said unto them,with men this is impossible:but with God all things are possible.
                     Matthew 19:26



When we have been hurt or let down and experience pain many times we want to get revenge or strike back and to hurt those who hurt us. Jesus instructs us to do otherwise. Believers are taught that forgiveness is God's way and that mercy is God's plan for our life. We have already been forgiven by our Creator and we should forgive others. If we hold bitterness in our hearts take it to the Lord in prayer and leave it there!




If you are willing to honor a person out of respect for God,you can be assured that God will honor you.
            Beth Moore




God's Word is a light not only to our path but to our thinking. Place it in your heart today and you will never walk in darkness.
                                        Joni Eareckson Tada



God can see clearly no matter how dark the night is. Trust His word to guide you safely home.
                                       Lisa Whelcher

And some photos of scenery on my trips out.

Back and Posting!

It has been way too long since I have been here!

It has been a busy past couple of months as preparations continued for my daughter Natalie's wedding to James. They were married on April 10th and it was a wonderful wedding and a beautiful sunny day! So blessed as April here in England can be a showery wet month!

I will be posting photos of the wedding day real soon!

I am recovering from a viral illnes stemming from my asthma and allergies. Yes, with that beautiful weather comes the downside for me-pollen!! I actually lost my voice for a few days and felt unwell. My voice now coming back,well somewhat and I am feeling a little better!

I thought that I would share a few quotes and photos today and get back slowly into blogging again.


Here are two photos: One of Woodstock, a picturesque village where Winston Churchill is buried. I love going for a cream tea here and I am posting a photo of me having a cream tea! Yummy!! All photos taken this month.

Try being a guardian angel to someone else today. You may find the blessings

you receive are as great as the ones you give.

True friendship is a knot that angel hands have tied.

A Photo of me at a restaurant called the Crazy Bear at Stadhampton in

Oxford. Wonderful food and wonderful scenery!

There will be peace in the world so far as there is righteousness

in the heart.

John Stiller

Do not have your concert first and tune your instruments

afterward.Begin your day with God.

James Taylor

More photos of the restaurant

I would rather work with God in the dark than go alone in the light.



Mary Brainard

Worry does not empty today of its sorrow:it empties today of its strength.

Corrie Ten Boom

If you are not satisfied with little,you will not be satisfied with much.

Anonymous

Photos of the tearoom

Take care not to burden your day with more than its share.

Mrs Gilbert-Ann Taylor

How often we look upon God as our last and feeblest resource!

We go to Him because we have nowhere else to go and then

we learn that the storms of life have driven us,not

upon the rocks but into the desired haven.

George MacDonald

Photos of ducks at the reservoir and the setting sun shimmering on the water.

Quotes

I am thinking about how long it has been since I last posted here. Today I thought that I would post some quotes. I have collected quotes for many years and have a vast collection.

If nothing ever went wrong in your life,you would never have a chance to grow stronger.
                                   Author Unknown.

Faith will not take away all our sorrows and pain,but it will help us to bear them with strength and courage.

Author Unknown

Whatever you ask for in prayer and faith you will receive.

Author Unknown

Happy is the man who has learned the secret of coming to God daily in prayer.

Author Unknown

All prayers are answered when the individual doesn't tell God how to answer them.

Author Unkown

The sunrise and the sunset,the starry host on a clear night,smell of flowers and trees,are

gifts of God. Cherish them.

Author Unkown

A prayer is an exercise of faith.It is either answered or something better is given.

Author Unknown

The real victory of faith is to trust God in the dark and through the dark.

Author Unknown

Before receiving there must be giving.

Author Unknown

Celebrate the blessings of God and thank Him for His kindness.

Author Unknown