GOD OF OUR FATHERS
19th-century hymn,written-1876,commemorating 100th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.
“Thy love divine hath led us in the past-Be Thou our ruler,guardian, guide and stay.Thy Word our law,Thy paths our chosen way”
#GodBlessAmerica
Stirred by the commentator’s remark about the Book of Gospels on Pope Francis' casket: " A book of the Gospels...placed open so its pages could be turned by the wind."
#ActsChapter2#WindofPentecost#Ezekiel-FourWinds
#SweepOverMySoul
Holy Spirit, sweep over our hearts & homes.
St. Patrick
“I bind unto myself today
the power of God to hold and lead,
his eye to watch,his might to stay,
his ear to hearken to my need;
the wisdom of my God to teach,
his hand to guide,his shield to ward,the word of God to give me speech…”
Happy New Year!
#2025-Ordered-Steps
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way.
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the Lord upholds him with His hand.”
Psalm 37:23-24
“The father wasn’t just happy about his son’s return.He was leap-off-the-porch-and-sprint-down-the-driveway-to-hug-his-son-before-he-could-even-finish-apologizing excited.He threw a party and helped his son begin rebuilding his life.”@Proverbs31org
#RestoringLove
Luke 15
Saluting Gary Cole, my veteran hero! A strong, loyal, proud warrior who fought and served at a great cost so that others could experience freedom. You made a difference! Thank You! 🇺🇸
@TNVeteransHomes
Beautiful-when an early morning song hits your heart 🎶
“We’ve come this far by faith,
Leaning on the Lord.
Trusting in his holy word.
He’s never failed us yet.Can’t turn around,We’ve come this far by faith.
Things that seemed impossible.
Praise Him for the vict’ries He has won”
Cambridge Dictionary: “Take Heart”
…to begin to have more courage, determination, or hope;
Christ said “take heart” 5 times in the NT.
Hope and strength are available. Oh, to dwell there♥️
🎶 “There is a place of quiet rest,near to the heart of God.”
Though his life was shattered and Joseph had no control over what was happening to him, he did have control over where he put his faith. @Proverbs31org
🎶…We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord. Trusting in His Holy Word, He’s never failed us yet.”
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock” (Isaiah 26:3-4).
…Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to take Him at His Word 🎶
“You may think you have but one mercy,but you shall find it to be a whole cluster of https://t.co/qqozCQMWvv is abounding mercy.Millions have received it,yet far from its being exhausted;it is as fresh,as full,and as free as ever. It is unfailing mercy.” #CharlesSpurgeon
“Heart-Water”
What a beautiful reference for tears!
“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.” Psalms 56:8
“Then Jesus wept.” John 11:35
Today,I experienced a farewell recognition for a @TNVeteransHomes resident.Very moving to witness the family walking behind a flag draped gurney, followed by the staff.The residents in wheelchairs lined the hall and gave their salutes.#SharedTears Thank You @TNVeteransHomes
“Life changes; God stays the same. It’s up to us to trust Him and step into what’s new, fully believing the best is yet to come.” @Proverbs31org
“I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10b