Thankful

As I begin my journey into the new year, one thing that I am grateful for is having parents who love the Lord and who portray Godly examples not only to their family but to everyone they encounter.

Last Christmas,my siblings, their families and I, travelled back home for a family reunion. After Christmas, we organised a Thanksgiving service/celebration for our parents. Sometimes a Thanksgiving service for someone is usually held when they're gone from this world and they don't get to hear the positive words being spoken about them. We thought we would 'flip the idea' and hold one for our parents when they were still healthy and well. We wanted to celebrate their lives and share it with friends, families and loved ones. It was meant to be a surprise for them but at the last minute we decided to let them in on the plans so they were not too surprised on the day, considering their old age!!

It turned out to be such a joyous occasion.

Thank you Father for the gift of loving parents.  I am thankful for the Godly heritage!

He is Risen!

 

He's risen from the dead. 

He is risen.

He is high and lifted up.

Heaven and earth adore.

Matthew 28:6 He is not here; He is risen just as He said.

Nurses and doctors!

To all the nurses and doctors out there.....I take my hat off to the amazing work that you do. THANK YOU!!!! The last few days in hospital has given me a deep appreciation for the tireless work that nurses and doctors do to ensure patient well-being. Some even go beyond their call of duty to sing or read a book to a patient! I don't know how they stay awake all night and still manage a smile in the morning as they attend to you!!!

May they continue to use their God given talents to reach out to others under their care not only physically but also emotionally and spritually!

Abiding Presence

I love the holidays because it gives me a chance to s-l-o-w down, apply the brakes on the usual 8 to 4 routine and catch up with friends and family and most importantly more time reading the Word. This morning I'm reminded about His abiding presence. Yes, His abiding presence.WOW! He is far closer than the clothes I have on. The song by Michael W Smith comes to mind...He is the air that I breathe.....

Dear Lord,
Draw me closer to You each day and help me feel the warmth of Your embrace. Whatever I do today, may I perform it with an awareness of Your presence. Amen

Thank you

Father,
Thank you for the wonderful year that I've had. The valuable lessons You've taught me, new friends You've introduced me to and my territory that You have extended. You're simply AWESOME! I do not know what 2009 will hold but I believe that my God who knows my tomorrows from today will take care of what concerns me.