God is good
The title says it all really. God is good, He is faithful and I praise Him for his patience with me in these days. I believe that I am being taught many things during this fallow period. One of the main ones is that I must Be still and know that He is God.... not something that I've ever been able to do properly. All the periphery is being stripped away. I have two weeks on holiday coming up very soon (thank God) and I am so in need of the break - completely away from everything. I am looking forward to having time to rest and be still in His presence, to being able to resurrect some serious prayer and bible study......... and I am praying that He will reveal the direction I should take - but, I know He knows what I need more than I do and I will trust Him to meet my needs.
Thank you whoever for your prayer support - He is answering..... I have been aware of His peace this week - last week was probably the toughest yet when I felt like running away from everything and everyone.... but I am still here and all these experiences are valuable.
Captains Andrew & Tracy, Ben and Ceitidh are 'farewelling' this Sunday - Its going to be a tough day..... but its also my Silver Wedding Anniversay and, later that afternoon the family are getting together for a BBQ and a little celebration - Like I said at the beginning of this epistle(!) God is good!
Thank you whoever for your prayer support - He is answering..... I have been aware of His peace this week - last week was probably the toughest yet when I felt like running away from everything and everyone.... but I am still here and all these experiences are valuable.
Captains Andrew & Tracy, Ben and Ceitidh are 'farewelling' this Sunday - Its going to be a tough day..... but its also my Silver Wedding Anniversay and, later that afternoon the family are getting together for a BBQ and a little celebration - Like I said at the beginning of this epistle(!) God is good!
posted by Ann at 9:20 am
5 Comments:
Ann,
Congratulations to you and Dick on 25 years of married life.
May God richly bless you both in for the next 25. Enjoy the celebrations.
Whilst I was writing this the following Song came to mind.
In the fight, say, does your heart grow weary?
Do you find your path is rough and thorny,
And above the sky is dark and stormy?
Never mind, go on!
Lay aside all fear, and onward pressing,
Bravely fight and God will give his blessing;
Though the war at times may prove distressing,
Never mind, go on!
Chorus:
When the road we tread is rough,
Let us bear in mind,
In our Saviour strength enough
We may always find;
Though the fighting may be tough
Let our motto be:
Go on, go on to victory!
Faithful be, delaying not to follow
Where Christ leads, though it may be through sorrow;
If the strife should fiercer grow tomorrow,
Never mind, go on!
Cheerful be, it will your burdens lighten,
One glad heart will always others brighten;
Though the strife the coward's soul may frighten,
Never mind, go on!
When downhearted, look away to Jesus,
Who for you did shed his blood most precious;
Let us say, though all the world should hate us:
Never mind, go on!
Do your best in fighting for your Saviour,
For his sake fear not to lose men's favor;
If beside you should a comrade waver,
Never mind, go on!
God bless you and all that you are doing for Him.
Alan
Ann,
Of dear me and my size 11's I'm not referring to married life when I quote the song.
Alan
Hi Alan - thanks for your congratulations.... and for reminding me of that song... very appropriate for just now spiritually - and, dare I say it, also for marriage at times!!
Prayers for you and Carol (and your girls) during this time - looking forward to welcoming you 'officially' on 5 August!
God bless,
Ann
Well ..... the correspondence here this morning brought a smile to my face ...... I can see that when Alan & Carol arrive I can begin to continue writing my little book "Faux-pas's of Officers and CSM's" ........ :-))........... Alan & Carol ..... I'll tell you some of those that have gone before ...... !!!!!! God Bless you Ann for allowing that ray of sunshine to come thro. Luvs ya
Pete
Pete,
You may need to get a bigger book and that will just be for me.
God bless.
Alan
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