A New Day

With the dawn of a new day I am reminded that God is omniscient - He knows every aspect of my life.

(Psalm 139:1-6)

He knows everything I will do today ~

Every detail.

He knows every thought ~ 

Even before I think them.

He knows the words that will form on my tongue ~

And how they will sound when they come across my lips.

He knows my steps today ~

Where I will be at all times.

He knows what is in my heart ~

So He understands me.

The early morning hours with its hushed sounds

Is a quiet reminder to thank God for being

Concerned

About me.

(c)  Faith Builder

Dinner by Design

Tonight when I walked in the house there was a wonderful aroma that greeted me.

Imagine my surprise as I rounded the corner to see a beautifully set table including candles, placemats  and cloth napkins.

My son had prepared our evening meal ~ fresh strawberries, tossed salad, steak, baked potato, asparagus, garlic toast and ice tea.                

I was touched by his thoughtfulness.  

He warmed my heart twice today ~ his prayer for his sister and the evening meal.

As I lay down for the night, I do so with a tired body but a grateful heart.  

Dinner by Design - Jon age 18.  I can't help but smile!

(c) Faith Builder

  

Cup and Saucer

"...My cup runneth over." Psalm 23:5

This quote simply means I have been blessed with everything I need.

I enjoy a cup of coffee every morning.  Most mornings I drink from a mug but occasionally I like to drink from a cup with a saucer.

"Old Country Rose" is a beautiful English China pattern.  Its delicate roses of red and yellow always seem to brighten my spirits.  Sunday morning I knew I wanted to start my day with this beautiful china.  It makes me feel special.

I thought about my grandmother, Cora.  She liked her coffee to be pipping hot.  I can remember watching her carry her cup with saucer to her chair and then drink from the saucer because her cup had overflowed.

As I was sipping coffee from the porcelain cup I realized my cup hadn't overflowed.  It actually needed to be refilled.  In that moment I was reminded of my spiritual walk with Jesus... I have to be refilled so my cup is full and running over.  I can't take care of myself, my family and my parents without renewed energy from the One who knows and loves me best.

What a wonderful reminder from Psalm 23 that I have been blessed with everything I need.  

Truly my cup is full and overflowing.

Even on the days it looks empty.

How can that be?

Because it is my personal Shepherd who is taking care of me.

I want to be aware of the hand of God throughout each day.
Today has been no exception.  

From the breakfast tray, to the fresh flower on the wall, 

to the friend who sent a medical reminder,
to the messages by phone, text and Facebook

my personal Shepherd is reminding me He is present after all.

(c)  Faith Builder

Grace Notes

..."GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE."  James 4:6b
I find it interesting that these words in the Bible are in capital letters.
        
                                       Love in Action
                                            GRACE


(c)  Faith Builder

A Timely Word

Words spoken ~
"A man has joy in an apt answer,
And how delightful is a timely word!"
Proverbs 15:23
Have you ever been pleasantly surprised by words spoken to you?
I had that happen today.
Unexpected.
From a stranger.
A timely word.
Valued.
Delightful.
Savored.


(c)  Faith Builder