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    • Breanna Barker
      March 24, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you so much Alisha for your devotional. It was so encouraging and insightful.

    • Indra Riffell
      March 18, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you Leverne for your message and thought provoking questions. Thanks Bea for your renditions.

    • Margaret Indra Riffell
      March 9, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you Alisha for your message. I was thinking that perhaps we too should stop every evening and look at what we have done for God that day and rate the work…good, very good, or needs work!
      Thanks Mel for the renditions.

      • Alisha MacMillan
        March 9, 2021
        Reply

        Thank you Indra! I LOVE that.
        What a great idea.

    • Vincent Anderson
      March 7, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you so much for this lesson Allisha! I am more and more aware of caring for the earth that our wonderful Heavenly Father has blessed us with. It inspires me to share the world and teach my great grandchildren about the God who has created them. They are such an amazing blessing to us!

      We all hope and pray to “take” others with us on this journey into heaven. I have so many to take and at times I am overwhelmed just thinking about it! I hope and pray that God helps me to do my part – then trust in him for the rest.

      God bless you and Myles as your journey on in your service to God. It is wonderful that you enjoy so many things together. You are a great blessing to one-another in that journey.

      God’s richest blessings on you both.

    • Margaret Indra Riffell
      March 5, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you Charlotte for your message.Bea I loved your reading…thank you.

    • evamking@hotmail.com
      March 3, 2021
      Reply

      Thx Charlotte lots of good things to think about! I especially enjoyed your poem and thx Bea for singing to me this morning ☺️

    • Vanessa
      March 3, 2021
      Reply

      Thanks you Charlotte. Good read. Enjoyed it.

    • Kathy
      March 1, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you, Charlotte, for these wise and thoughtful words! It is indeed a blessing to consider we are made in such an extraordinary way by our Loving Heavenly Father! And this carries the opportunity to live in gratitude and determination to please Him in every way! Blessings, always!

      • Kathy
        March 1, 2021
        Reply

        And thanks, too, Bea! The “Reading” for truly “thought-provoking!” Blessings, always!

    • Collette
      March 1, 2021
      Reply

      Thanks Charlotte for your thoughts. I’m glad you included the negative thoughts we let the Evil one tell us and then believe him for crazy reasons. This morning in my devotional the scripture for this week is Psalm 149:4. For the Lord takes delight in his people, he crowns the humble with victory. So since God Delights in ‘me’ I should too! Listen to Him.

    • Margaret Indra Riffell
      February 24, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you Liz for your devo and Mel for the songs of praise. At our group meeting, we had a good discussion about what it means to “fear the Lord”. It is amazing how very much we have learned about God’s power and love and our humble appreciation of His creation, on this journey.

    • Breanna Barker
      February 23, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you so much my friends. This was beautifully written. I especially like the description in your writing Liz, describing animals from lumbering and slithering to nurturing and beautiful. God is an artist!

    • Vincent Anderson
      February 23, 2021
      Reply

      Wonderful message Liz! Inspirational prayer Whitney! I love thinking about creation and the variance of it – the purpose (mosquitos?), the beauty – think of the Zebra – so different from the horse in appearance, yet so much alike in form! I find God’s creation so entertaining and when we dwell on it it moves us to absolute awe! What an awesome God! The one true, all powerful, all knowing God – that is whom we serve! And even when we have questions – where else would we go – there is no other like him! Praise his holy matchless name!!

    • Vincent Anderson
      February 17, 2021
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      I have loved all the devotionals – even preparing the one Melinda & I did. I think I love this part of the creation the most because I love the way it reminds me of the world awakening in the spring when “the world wakes up!” I love spring and I am so ready for it this year! It is like “seeing the creation come to life! God bless you all and have a great week!

    • Arsena Gjipali
      February 16, 2021
      Reply

      What a peace to hear the songs; thank you Bea! It is a big inspiration we get from God’s word, the Bible, and God’s deeds which I think are so abundantly enjoyable here in Manitoba, with all the birds, animals, plants and light!

    • Lia Baffour-Awuah
      February 16, 2021
      Reply

      You’ve given us lots of food for thought, Arsena. Thank you so much for sharing!

    • Lavern
      February 16, 2021
      Reply

      I forgot to say thanks Bea and Josie. It nice nice to be able to sing along with you Bea.

    • Lavern
      February 16, 2021
      Reply

      I really enjoyed reading your devotional. My favourite section was
      “It is clear in this six-day sequence that, “The progress of God’s creative activity was upward toward man.” In fact, the special thrust of this entire creation narrative is pointed squarely at the emergence of man upon earth as the crowning act of all creation!”
      I was also thought you ‘hit the nail on the head’ so to speak in your life application and when you spoke about that fact that we get distracted by our own human questions. The focus like you said should be on God’s and His story and what this story communicates to us about God. Thanks for sharing such a great read, so challenge.

    • Eva King
      February 15, 2021
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      Thank you for this devotional,
      I love the thought that God had us in mind when he created birds and fish to provide for us. It makes creation personal for me today!
      I also agree that we can not know the secrets of God and his creation it is far beyond our ability to comprehend!
      Thank you for the time you spent preparing to share this with us.
      Thank you Bea once again for blessing us with your songs.

    • Margaret Indra Riffell
      February 15, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you Arsena, Josie, and Bea for this wonderful devotional, prayer and hymns. What a blessing it is to have as our very own Father, God, the loving planner, designer, creator, and sustainer of all things great and small!

    • Kathy Elford
      February 15, 2021
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      Thank you, Arsena and Josie for this! Lots to fill my thoughts; I especially like your conclusion, which reminds me of Deut.29:29 which my husband has brought to our attention often: “The secret things belong to God”. Many thanks to all of you who have. put all of this together and big thank you to Bea for the singing! Blessings to all!

    • Diana Turner
      February 14, 2021
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      Thank you, Arsena and Josie, for the very thoughtful meditation and prayer about the creation of the first animal life in the water and air, based on what the Lord tells us in Genesis. I was thinking about how beautiful that time must have been! And while we often think of the amazing fish and other creatures of the sea and the beautiful birds that fill the earth, I’m so glad you also reminded us of the complexity of all the almost unseen creatures–the minute organisms that other water creatures depend on–and the vast variety of flying insects that fill the air and provide food and pollination. The intelligence that designed this complexity–it’s overwhelming when you really think about it–how things fit together and every part of creation, no matter how tiny, has a positive purpose. In Genesis we see how carefully God has planned his creation, and how beautifully and lovingly He designed everything. When Job questioned God’s workings in his life–“Why have you treated me unfairly?” (as Job was trying to understand why God was allowing him to suffer so greatly)–God never answered his question, but reminded Job of his creative and sustaining power. Job realized that as a human, God’s workings, “are too wonderful for me to know.” (Job 42:3). And for me, every time I look at the details of the natural world, I realize that I will never be able to understand really “how” God made it, but that God alone in all the universe has the power to do this and did it with love. And wow, that’s enough for me!

      And thank you, Bea, for the beautiful hymns that remind us of God’s creation. I love the singing feature of this weekly devotional.

      Thank you again to everyone who is involved in putting this together for us–the technical work as well as the planning and content creation, and to the small group leaders who carry the thoughts on through the week.

    • Vincent Anderson
      February 12, 2021
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      Thank you Eva. Our computer has been especially busy this week and my time for use has been minimal. I am finally able to thank you for this lesson – it is encouraging – especially in our circumstances right now. Something I have always remembered about light is how far reaching it can be. During war there were blackouts – lights were out so that the enemy could not “see” where to drop bombs! Growing up in the country, I was always nervous about walking the family lane (about 350 yards) with no light. Dad always teased us and said, “don’t worry – if anybody grabbed you they would let you go as soon as they got you to the yard light!!” Joking aside, we never know how far our Christian light shines. And, what’s more – we do not need to – it shines for God and to his glory not ours. God bless you all. Have a great weekend and a wonderful Sonday!

      • Eva King
        February 13, 2021
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        Thx Stacey, I can sure relate to the darkness out in the country! It was peaceful too! Yes we don’t need to know how far our light travels even if human nature would like to?! Just keep trying ☺️.

    • Breanna Barker
      February 10, 2021
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      Amen. I am so encouraged by all the scripture references. Thank you Eva and Mel. May we shine our light into all the dark places of this world.

      • Eva King
        February 13, 2021
        Reply

        Thx, Breanna, yes there are so many scriptures about light to encourage us! as I studied I realized I don’t take advantage of most of them!! I really appreciate Mel’s choice of songs for this topic. 😀

    • Breanna Barker
      February 10, 2021
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      Thank you Selena and Bea. It’s so nice to break down the verses like this. As Selena mentioned this section might be easily missed unless we take time to ponder deeper. With Selena referring to the vegetation as the first living organism, I was taken back to my biology classes in the University and remember being in awe of how plants reproduce via seed in one form or another. Plants of all forms have such diversity and intricacy. It’s just fascinating.
      I also appreciate that someone above mentioned that God made the ground for us to work and cultivate and knew that that would be part of humans major livelihood. And thus he refers to these terms (harvest, seed, weeds , etc) so much throughout Scripture and makes things relative. God wants us to know and understand his word.

    • Philomena
      February 9, 2021
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      Thanks Eva for throwing more light on God’s creation with respect to light and darkness, for reminding us not to take both the physical and the spiritual light for granted. The light that we have should continue to shine in us and through us so that darkness is always defeated.
      Thanks Mel for the beautiful hymns reminding us of Blessings uncountable in God’s creation. Loved them and sang along too!

      • Eva King
        February 13, 2021
        Reply

        Thx Philomena, I love the use of the word “defeated” we look forward to that day!! Have a good weekend with your family 🥰

    • Margaret Indra Riffell
      February 8, 2021
      Reply

      Thanks Eva for your devotional message. Praise God that He is in control. That thought sustains us throughout these difficult times especially as we see through God’s creation, His power, His love for us, and His thoughtful provision for our needs, then, now, and always.
      Thanks Mel for the beautiful renditions.

      • Eva King
        February 13, 2021
        Reply

        I agree, we can take comfort in remembering “God is in control”, even in our current difficult situation!! I need to keep reminding myself though!

    • pmonofi
      February 8, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you all so very much for your beautiful and insightful write up. God bless you all!
      Thanks Linda and everyone that is involved in creating and running this study/ program. You are all amazing and wonderful people! THANK YOU

    • Diana Turner
      February 7, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you, Eva, for your wise words reminding us that not only has God created physical light, but He has given us his spiritual light to reflect to the people around us. ”
      This other verse came to mind–light wins over darkness.
      “The light shines in the darkness,
      and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:5, NLT.
      What is darkness?–It’s the absence of light. Light isn’t the absence of darkness, even physically–it was created by God, even as he has made his people to be the spiritual light in this sinful world.
      “For you were once darkness,
      but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8

      Thank you, Mel, for the beautiful hymns that remind us of God’s hand in creation.

    • evamking@hotmail.com
      February 5, 2021
      Reply

      Thx Salina, I enjoyed reading this it gave me so much to think about! BEA, your beautiful songs add so much to these devotionals, thx for taking the time to record them🥰.

    • evamking@hotmail.com
      February 5, 2021
      Reply

      Thx Salina I enjoyed reading this, you gave me so much to think about! BEA, your beautiful songs add so much to these devotionals thx for taking the time to record them 🥰

    • Margaret Indra Riffell
      February 4, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you Selena for your spiritual thoughts on God showing His thoughtfulness, His order for the universe, and His love for us. He foreknew people would have to work the ground for a living and so through the creation of plants and seed he, through Christ, was able to use the familiar terms such as seed, harvest, good trees and bad trees, weeds, to bring to people the message of salvation. We truly serve a God mighty in power and loving who lavishes blessings freely on us.
      Thank you Bea for the beautiful rendering of hymns of praise to our God.

    • Kathy
      February 2, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you, Selena, for sharing these thoughts. Such an abundance of reminders of God’s loving care when we think of the wonderful vegetation and the purpose of it. We are so blessed to be able to observe the natural environment, and to thank God for His creation and the wonder of it all! Thanks, too, Bea, so truly enjoyed your songs!

    • Vincent Anderson
      February 2, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you so much Selina! Thank you so much Bea! Don’t we serve a wonderful amazing God! He always has a plan and that plan is always perfect! Yes, Josie – I agree! He always knows what we need even before we need it and as my mother often said, “He is never late”! I, too, am amazed at “the order of things”. As Selina says, God spoke his creation into existence in the order it was needed – the preparation of the land that was needed to reproduce all that we would need to survive and re-produce ourselves as he commanded. There is order in all creation and order in God’s plan of salvation. We need to hear the Word in order for the seed to be planted in our hearts and minds so that we can then acknowledge God and our need for salvation. Then, once the seed is planted, we obey – we repent, we are baptized (planted/die to sin) and we are raised – we become a new person with a new identity in Christ – to grow – to be the person he wants us to be! Praise his holy name! What a plan! What a wonderful God we serve! God bless and have a great week!!

    • Elizabeth Turner
      February 2, 2021
      Reply

      This is beautiful, thank you so much Selena.

      Bea, I really appreciated singing with you this morning. I ended up having a quiet minute with Samuel on my lap, very sweet.

    • Lavern Walters
      February 2, 2021
      Reply

      HI Serlina,
      Thanks so much for sharing this. The part that stood out to me the most was when you said, “but this step in creation is the first instance that God creates something that is able to reproduce. God creates something that, in today’s terminology, we would call a living organism, life.” I never thought about this passage in this way before. It reminded me that God is a God of order, everything in creating was calculated. He did not make man first and then realized that he should have made food for man to eat. Everything was calculated and executed in a specific order. Thanks so much for sharing.

    • Josie Pope
      February 1, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you Selena & Bea for such beautiful thoughts and songs.
      I’m totally amazed at how God knows what we need before we do. He has put everything in such perfect order in the universe. Psalm 104:10 – 29 He provides the water that makes the vegetation to grow for food and seed to be harvested . Yes, an amazing God we have, to know and share.

    • whitneyelyse
      February 1, 2021
      Reply

      Great article Selena! I really enjoyed reading this. Such an awesome & loving God to provide us with beauty and sustenance! Thank you for this ❤️

    • diana.turner
      January 31, 2021
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      Thank you, Selena, for reminding us of the beauty and love in God’s creation of vegetation. I’ve been walking on some trails by the river a lot this winter and even in the winter, there is such variety and beauty in the dried grasses, bushes, and trees. And as you reminded us, vegetation is the first living thing (designed to reproduce) that God created.

      I was reminded of how Paul uses the example of a seed to help us understand the possibility of our resurrection in Christ. In 1 Corinthians 15:35-41, he answers the Corinthians believers’ questions about how the resurrection will work by saying that a seed must first “die” in the ground before it can become alive in a different form, to show that a person must first die before he or she can be resurrected to new life. We don’t understand exactly how that works, but because we have faith in that process, we sow seeds, knowing that God will send something different (a live plant) from that bare, brown “lifeless” seed. Paul says we should have that same faith in the resurrection of our bodies to a new and better life.

      So when I read your devotional thoughts, Selena, it made me wonder if the Holy Spirit through Paul’s words was taking our minds back to this Genesis account of God creating vegetation, including seeds, to help us see that from the beginning, God also had a beautiful and loving plan for us.

    • Eva King
      January 29, 2021
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      so nice to see all these smiling faces! thank you Linda for posting this.

    • Vanessa Jacobs
      January 28, 2021
      Reply

      Thanks mel

    • Vanessa
      January 28, 2021
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      Thank you for the reading. Was very encouraging. I realized last year, during my hardest of times, that I was not turning to God. I had some loving, caring Sisters in Christ remind me that I should be . A light bulb went off, and I was like really, not once through this all , this struggle did I turn to God, just the flesh. But when I did, things got better and way easier. I know he is carrying me and my family.

    • Vincent Anderson
      January 27, 2021
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      Thank you to all for your encouraging remarks. I love it that we can all share at such a crazy mixed up time in our lives. I have spent a lot of my time reflecting on how God uses our life experiences to lead us to him. I grew up beside a lake – and water has always touched me in different ways. I guess that is why my thoughts went where they did with this devotional. With the death of my father recently, my memories carry me back to my childhood and what that lake of water meant to me and how many of my memories are connected to it. God bless you all as you live each day of this week in service to our awesome God. Praise his holy name!

      • Vanessa Jacobs
        January 28, 2021
        Reply

        Sorry for the loss of your father.

    • Darlene Lock
      January 25, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you Stacey for this wonderful study! Pointing out all the different ways God uses water to save, is incredible. What a blessing water is, from sustaining, to satisfying, to salvation! Thank you, our Lord and Savior!
      Thanks Mel! Your hymn choice was beautiful.

    • pleung
      January 25, 2021
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      Thank you Stacey. A great study to remind us of God’s awesome power and love. Thank you for sharing the scripture passages also. Mel, thank you for uplifting us in song and thank you for putting together the videos for us to enjoy.

    • Margaret Indra Riffell
      January 24, 2021
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      Stacey, what a wonderful devotion with which to start the week. To realize that God in His wisdom created water for the purpose of saving His children is awesome. As well, He gives detailed instructions so we can follow the path to salvation. Thanks.
      Mel, thanks for the songs of praise to our awesome and loving God.

      • Alisha M
        January 25, 2021
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        Wow! Thank you Stacey for these thoughts today. I can honestly say I have never put so much thought into these passages. All I have ever thought about when I have read these verses in Genesis before, is simply, that God created water to cover the land, and then tweaked it a little bit. But I don’t think I’ve ever put any thought into how much God used water throughout scripture to show his awesome powers as you have shared. And I honestly don’t think I have ever thought about the idea that he uses water also to save us. I know that seems like such an obvious thing that should go through my head, but in reading these Genesis verses, I just don’t think I ever looked beyond the creation aspect of it. You have tied in some really great scripture references and I personally really appreciated where this devotional took my heart today, so thank you for that.

    • diana.turner
      January 20, 2021
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      Thank you, Collette and Bea. Beautiful thoughts, prayer and hymns.

    • Kathy
      January 19, 2021
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      Such heart-felt words to focus our minds on God’s wonderful power and care in Creation! Thank you, Collette!
      As I think about water all around, my thoughts go back to traveling by ferry to cross from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland. Such a long journey with water all around; so different for one raised in southern Saskatchewan where water was rather scarce! I really like the phrase “the Spirit of God hovered over the water” signifying God’s great care for what he was creating!
      Thanks Bea for sharing these wonderful hymns!
      Many thanks and Blessings to you all as we reflect on God’s infinite power and care for us!

    • Josie Pope
      January 19, 2021
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      Thank you Collette for your beautiful words of God’s creation. I also share your love of water and the sky. Growing up on the farm as well , I would climb to the roof of our building that stored grain and sit watching the sky. The fields of grain spread as far as I could see. Now I live a block from the river and enjoy my daily walks. Maybe this is why I enjoyed my job as a mail person being outside so much in God’s creation.
      Thank you Bea for your beautiful songs.

    • Elizabeth
      January 18, 2021
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      And thank you Vanessa, for your beautiful prayer! Thank you for the encouragement to be honest and hopeful.

    • Elizabeth
      January 18, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you so much for this, Indra and Mel. It was so uplifting to sing along with you, Mel, and worship God with you both! Indra, I appreciate your deep faith that is reflected so much in your manner and life.

    • Stacey Anderson
      January 18, 2021
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      Hi GAl! So nice to be “talking”to you! I loved the comments you have shared. It was like sitting and talking to you and I miss that soooo much! I grew up around water (Lake Ebb & Flow – isn’t that a beautiful poetic name!) We could see the lake from our house (about 125 – 150 yards east of the house) and when I married and left home at 17 years of age, I missed that Lake as much as I missed my parents and my siblings – and that was a lot! Whenever we drive past the farm – even after 52 years – no matter what the season – I have to roll down my window of the vehicle, stick my right hand and arm out the window to “see and smell and feel” the lake.

    • Margaret Indra Riffell
      January 17, 2021
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      Collette, I love looking at the clouds and the changing patterns and the beautiful hues of the setting sun; everyday they remind me of the awesome, powerful, and loving God we have. Coming from the tropics and an island, water is always around us. It is spiritually uplifting as you say, to see the expanse of water as far as the eye could see. I believe that God also created the rhythm of water to calm us. I recall falling into a most peaceful sleep listening to the ocean water lapping against the shore. Thanks Collette for your prayers of praise to our God.
      Bea, your beautiful voice singing praises to God must please Him. I enjoyed singing along with you.

      • Diane johnston
        January 18, 2021
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        Thankyou for that beautiful description
        My family present use to live on van island
        I loved to go to a certain spot along the coast and feel at peace I would. sing songs and have a word with God and then come home happy and refreshed
        We called bc God,s country

    • Linda
      January 17, 2021
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      Thank you so much for sharing these thoughts.

    • whitneyelyse
      January 17, 2021
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      This was beautifully written Collette, thank you 😊. I love that you prayed in your teens to live somewhere peaceful and that you have been blessed with the same ❤️. I honestly have never really tried to picture what it looked like bc I really just have no idea what it would look like. But it is neat to think about.

    • Indra Riffell
      January 14, 2021
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      I am thankful and humbled to be asked to share the light of God’s Word with others. I thank my sister Vanessa for her prayers from the heart. Mel, you chose praises to God that brought out His majesty, power, and love through the creation of light. Thank you for using your beautiful voice to ring out our worship to Him.
      Thank you to all who encouraged Vanessa, Mel, and me!

    • Collette Taylor
      January 11, 2021
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      Thank you Indra for your thoughts. I especially liked the scientific description of the proton particles forming to create light, and the way Gods spiritual light guides our life.

      Thanks Mel for those well chosen songs. Very uplifting.

    • Alisha
      January 11, 2021
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      Thank you for adding some brightness to the spiritual light in my heart today/this week Indra. I really appreciated your thoughts on this. It never ceases to amaze me how much can be unpacked from a few short verses! Also, great song choices Mel– beautifully sung. I enjoyed singing along with you quietly from my desk at work this morning 🙂

    • evamking@hotmail.com
      January 6, 2021
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      Thx Lia and Bea! I enjoyed reviewing the devo again this morning and singing along with you Bea! it will be great when we can do this in person again, but so grateful you both took the time to make this possible!

    • Bea
      January 6, 2021
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      Everyone, thank you for your comments. I was very happy to participate. I was also very happy “to go back to the beginning”. I dont recall if Psalm 19:1-6 was mentioned or not, but it talks about God’s craftsmanship of the Heavens. Though “they don’t speak with sound or words their message goes out to all the earth and their words to all the world”. Psalm 8 is another great reference to the awe of creation.

      Lia, thank you so much for sharing your insight with us here. So well put together.

      Blessings to all my wonderful sisters!

    • Breanna Barker
      January 5, 2021
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      I am so excited that our study has begun! The verses that were referenced in our first lesson are wonderful. Thank you Lia. They are such a good reminder of God‘s hand at work from the very beginning and how He is in ultimate control. It is very true that the first verse can leave one with many questions but the scripture you referenced brings peace in reminding us that we can have faith that He is I n command and thus we do not need to understand all the details. Thank you so much for this note. And thank you Bea for your singing, I have missed collective worship so much and to hear you sing brought joy to my heart.

    • Lia
      January 5, 2021
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      It was a gift for me to be asked to take time to reflect on this passage, and I’m happy this devo has been encouraging. I’m so thankful for each of you and this study series, because I know there is so much strength that comes in connecting with others who share this faith in our Creator.

      Thanks for the beautiful songs, Bea. As much as I miss not being able to sing and worship together collectively, there’s something really beautiful about hearing such a talented person sing a solo!

    • whitneyelyse
      January 5, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you Lia for such a great lesson!

    • Collette Taylor
      January 5, 2021
      Reply

      I listened to your songs this morning Bea. They were filled with beautiful lyrics and your voice filled with emotion was very uplifting.
      Thank you!

    • Patience Onakpoya
      January 4, 2021
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      Thanks Lia for this beautiful message and thank you Bea for the beautiful song.. I find it very uplifting and a great way to start the New Year.. thank you both so much!!!

    • Diana Turner
      January 4, 2021
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      Wonderful thoughts to start us off, Lia! I think you captured it so well when you said that God in his wisdom, “revealed just what we needed – no more, no less. . . . Our God is powerful and He is in control. That’s how it always was, and how it will always be.” When I look at the majesty, intricacy, and beauty of creation, I can only worship . . . I know that any understanding I gain will be good, but all I really need to know is that a loving God has this world in his hands. If he can make and sustain this universe, surely he can take care of my daily needs and concerns.
      Thank you, Bea, for the hymns that connected so well with Lia’s thoughts.
      Thank you everyone who is working on this and contributing their thoughts and comments. I know God’s Spirit is going to strengthen our faith individually and collectively as sisters in a family through these twelve weeks.

    • Charlotte Kowalson
      January 4, 2021
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      Thanks so much Lia and Bea for a great start to our devotional series! Wonderful thoughts about God the Creator, and why He created!! And beautiful singing Bea (I think I’ll be trying to learn the first song over the next week!)

      Thank you so much for an uplifting start to the week!!

    • Donna Johnson
      January 4, 2021
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      Thank you Lia. It is so comforting to know, that it is God that has created this world and everything in it. Without Him I would be nothing. Encouraging way to start off the New Year.

    • Elizabeth J Turner
      January 4, 2021
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    • D.Lock
      January 4, 2021
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      Thanks Lia! Thanks Bea!
      Uplifting! Thoughtful! A great way to start the week, thanking God for the works of His hands.
      Thanks “All” for putting this together.

    • Lindsay K
      January 4, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you for this Lia. There are so many reasons for praise in those verses. He is a mighty and powerful God. <3

    • Margaret Riffell
      January 4, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you Lia for the inspiring message. Your message led me to meditate on the fact that the Triune God carefully planned creation. The verse tells us clearly that God and the Holy Spirit were present and John 1:1-3 clearly states that Jesus was also present and participated in creation. It surely demonstrates that the Godhead is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent, and just how loving He is since he wants us to seek Him and have a relationship with Him.
      Bea, I too found myself singing along in worship to a great God! Thanks!

    • Kathy Elford
      January 4, 2021
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      Thank you, Lia! Such a good way to fill my thoughts this morning! So thrilled with the verses you have chosen to indicate that so much more is involved than just this smattering of information given for us to set our faith upon! It is so important that our deep appreciation of the wonderful Creation God has provided for us leads us to the so much more important aspect of His love and plan for us to spend Eternity with Him!
      Bea, I so enjoyed your songs! I trust I can keep them where I can replay them easily!
      Many thanks and blessings requested from our Loving Heavenly Father for all of you who have worked to make this available!

      • lhaskayne
        January 5, 2021
        Reply

        Lia, reading this, I specially connected with the fact that our God is present in my life. For me, that is enough. He lifts me up when I need to be lifted. How I pray those I am surrounded with at work would open their hearts to that life-giving thought!

    • Vincent Anderson
      January 4, 2021
      Reply

      I loved the singing Bea . I listened twice! It made me so lonesome.

    • Stacey Anderson
      January 4, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you so much for this devo Lia! I could not sleep last night – a very consistent problem with me right now – and I enjoyed this lesson so much. It is so encouraging to know that our God was there in the beginning and he is still Almighty God and in total control as we go through this situation we find ourselves in right now. God bless you!

    • pleung
      January 4, 2021
      Reply

      Thank you Lia. Wonderful words and thoughts of our God and Creator. I love the passage Isaiah 40:28-31. Also, great questions for us to reflect upon.

      Bea, thank you for the lovely uplifting songs. You have such a talent. Thanks for sharing.

      Thank you to all the ladies who put this together 💕

    • Collette Taylor
      January 4, 2021
      Reply

      Thanks Lia. Very encouraging start! I really like that you said the creation leads us immediately to worship. So true!

    • Alisha M
      January 4, 2021
      Reply

      Thanks Lia for your thoughts this morning to kick off this study! I loved every one of your scripture references, so fitting and such an encouragement on this Monday morning 🙂

      And thanks for the songs Bea! I was quietly singing along with you at my desk at work this morning (very quietly, it’s a very quiet office, haha!)

    • Liz Turner
      January 3, 2021
      Reply

      Love this!

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    • Tina Ajakaiye
      October 11, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you for sharing your thought. I just love the song.

    • Diana Turner
      October 10, 2020
      Reply

      Thanks, Lavern, for reminding us of our true home and destination. You are carrying on the love and encouragement your grandmother and great aunt were known for. I’ve never heard that song, but it captures thoughts I’ve had–what will I do when I actually see Jesus and know I’m home forever?? I might fall flat on my face, overwhelmed by his mercy.

    • Bea
      October 9, 2020
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      Alisha! Loved your song and harmonies … beautiful. And, thank you for sharing your thoughts as to how well social media can be used. I agree with BJ, that love should override all. God bless ❤

    • Bea
      October 9, 2020
      Reply

      Charlotte, what a beautiful analogy. You’ve done a wonderful job in helping us to see , me anyway, to see this song in a different light. Thank you.
      I can relate to the not feeling like singing part, but I still sing. Years ago when I was going through a very hard time, I was crying a lot and just felt so miserable. My mom said, “You know my dear, we are supposed to give thanks and praise in everything, even hard times. It’s a command. God tells us to do it.” I replied, “I don’t feel like singing” and she responded, “Well, He didn’t say you had to feel like it.” I still smile when I remember that. God bless. ❤

    • Shauba
      October 9, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you, Alisha, for your words of wisdom..definitely something we need in this day and age! And how neat to hear your song done in 4-part harmony!

    • BettyJean
      October 9, 2020
      Reply

      Wow you are brave — thanks for sharing your voice and words. Great food for thought. Yes love SHOULD override all we say whether in person or online.

    • Diana Turner
      October 9, 2020
      Reply

      What an encouragement, Alisha! Thank you for reminding us of how God’s word applies across the centuries, including this really timely application to our online communication. Beautiful song, and I wouldn’t have the courage to sing one part by myself, let alone all four! Well done–now that’s using technology for good!

    • Margaret Indra Riffell
      October 9, 2020
      Reply

      What great technology God has enabled us to use…you used it beautifully and the song you sang is one that lifts me up whenever I sing it or hear it. Your wise words are about practices we all should be aware of …thanks.

    • Wendy Bell
      October 9, 2020
      Reply

      Wow that is beautiful, Alisha. I’ve listened to it several times. Thanks for the reminders of appropriate ways to express our thoughts.

    • Philomena
      October 9, 2020
      Reply

      Sooooo beautiful! Great harmony. Thank you so very much. Blessings!

    • Philomena
      October 9, 2020
      Reply

      Thanks Charlotte!

    • Eva King
      October 9, 2020
      Reply

      thankyou Alisha beautiful harmony!! and valuable thoughts!

    • Charlotte Kowalson
      October 9, 2020
      Reply

      Wow! Tech savvy and sounds great! Great job with the singing Alisha! And I really appreciate your thoughts on our responsibility on social media platforms! Great thoughts for us to ponder as we strive to always do better!

    • Tina Ajakaiye
      October 9, 2020
      Reply

      Thank You Charlotte.

    • Lavern
      October 9, 2020
      Reply

      This was so power and heart felt. I appreciate your openness and vulnerability. I really appreciate the point about God is able to work with what we have. I also appreciate that this has become more than a song to you. It is a prayer and such a beautiful one. Thanks so much for sharing.

    • Margaret Indra Riffell
      October 9, 2020
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      Charlotte, what a wonderful analogy of tuning our hearts…I think it is so apt. I also love the thought that we are being taught to sing the same song that the angels sing so when we get to heaven we will be fully equipped to join in the song of praise to God. Thanks for the encouraging message.

    • BettyJean
      October 9, 2020
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      Thank you Charlotte! I have sung this song many times but often have not reflected on the words & the meaning. I’m sure I will hear it differently after your words today. 🙂

    • Lavern
      October 9, 2020
      Reply

      You are all welcome. Thanks be to God. I am so grateful I had an opportunity to share. Thanks Liz.

    • Lavern
      October 9, 2020
      Reply

      Hi Charlette,
      Thanks so much for sharing. This was very powerful. I don’t thinks I will ever see this song in the same light again. I just love how you explained “Tune my heart to sing Thy grace”. It was such a powerful and vivid explanation. I think I will always see that image in my mind’s eye whenever I sing this song. Thanks a million.

    • Shauna
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      Thanks so much, Whitney, for the beautiful song and encouraging words!

    • Anonymous
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      This is beautiful Whitney.. thanks so much for reminding us of God’s faithfulness and grace upon our lives

    • Bea
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      Whitney, thank you so much for your words of encouragement and for sharing your lovely voice. Loved your choice of song as well. God bless ❤

    • Betty Jean
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      Great singing Whitney & thanks for your & the scriptures words of encouragement!!

    • Diana Turner
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you, Whitney, for the encouraging lesson and reminder that God will take care of us, no matter what we face. Lovely song, too!

    • Charlotte Kowalson
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you so much for sharing these thoughts with us Lavern!! It is great to be able to imagine walking side by side with God for all of eternity, and to hear of two wonderful examples of a Christian life as the women in your family is motivating!

    • Charlotte Kowalson
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you for a wonderful, beautiful reminder of how God is with us, all of us, through whatever we are all facing because of current happenings! Great thoughts that you shared!

    • Margaret Indra Riffell
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      Thanks Whitney for reminding us of God’s promise to bring good out of all our troubles. I love the song!

    • Tina Ajakaiye
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      Thanks for sharing such a beautiful song.

    • Linda M
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you so much for these thoughts. In some ways, it is wonderfully strengthening to know that none of this world’s suffering is “new” and that God has been and will always be in control, even if things are not going the way we’d like them to. The pandemic has brought both the best and the worst of us to the surface, and I am grateful to be surrounded by followers of Christ who remind me that God is our Father and our Lord.

    • Linda M
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you for sharing this beautiful and encouraging hymn with us. It expresses so much of what we are probably all feeling.

    • Linda M
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      Your thoughts certainly filled me up with hope for the “forever” beyond our physical existence. It’s comforting to know that death can just be a transition into a far better and more lovely place.

    • BettyJean
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you Lavern. It seems the older you are the more bright heaven seems. Thanks for sharing your words & this hymn reminding us of our next step after this life.

    • Philomena
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      Thanks Lavern for sharing and thanks for the beautiful choice of song.

    • Eva King
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      What a great reminder! It puts my day in perspective thx for making time to share this with us.

    • Bea
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      You’re welcome, Charolette, and thank you. I look forward to seeing your video, when you share your beautiful voice with us. God bless.❤

    • Bea
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you so much for sharing, Lavern. It sounds like your grandmother and great-grand aunt were wonderful Christian woman. The song you’ve chosen also makes me think of Heaven and what it will be like. God bless. ❤

    • Margaret Indra Riffell
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      What a beautiful sight to imagine and move towards. I don’t know that song, but the words express exactly what we hope for. Whenever I am in the sunlight, I imagine being with God in heaven and Him being all the light we would ever need. Thanks Lavern!

    • Alisha
      October 8, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you for your thoughts this morning Laverne–what a beautiful song choice. I am singing this at my desk here at work this morning! And I am imagining what it will be like to walk by His side…

      • Alisha
        October 8, 2020
        Reply

        Ah! Sorry! Lavern!! I do know how to spell your name, but I think my computer might have just added the ‘e’ at the end, or a slip of the finger, but sorry! I do know!!

        • Lavern
          October 9, 2020
          Reply

          LOL. No worries Alisha. Not offended. Many people often spell it like that

    • Diana Turner
      October 7, 2020
      Reply

      Philomena, thank you for sharing this beautiful hymn! A perfect end to the day. May we rest in the peace of knowing that God has us in his hand.

    • BettyJean
      October 7, 2020
      Reply

      Thanks for sharing your voice & that older hymn It brought back lovely memories and it’s message is very true.

    • Charlotte Kowalson
      October 7, 2020
      Reply

      Philomena, I love that song! Thank you for sharing it with us! And for singing the 4 verses of the song found in ‘Songs of the Church’ – I have a copy of that hymn book that I asked for after a grandfather passed away, so I was able to follow along! ‘Songs of Faith and Praise’ has the song, but with the three verses!

    • Margaret Indra Riffell
      October 7, 2020
      Reply

      Philomena, we used to sing that song a lot in the church I was baptized at. It brings back beautiful memories.

    • Patience Onakpoya
      October 7, 2020
      Reply

      thanks so much for this.. this is uplifting for me in this difficult times.. with all that is happening around us.. it has a great message to it

    • Eva King
      October 7, 2020
      Reply

      beautiful! a song my parents sang often as we drove home from somewhere? late at night!

    • Shauna
      October 7, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you so much for this, Philomena! One of my favourite songs and such a good message, too!

    • Tina Ajakaiye
      October 7, 2020
      Reply

      Thanks Phil for this song. The lyrics brought me so much comfort during a difficult time in my life.

    • Margaret Indra Riffell
      October 7, 2020
      Reply

      What an encouraging message BJ. Yes, we need to NOT focus on the pandemic, but on the beauty God has provided for us in this world and to keep our eyes on Him who is in control.

    • Charlotte Kowalson
      October 7, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you Betty-Jean for these great thoughts! Sometimes it is all too easy to forget that God is in control, especially in times like we have been living in and with no end in sight yet! Great reminder that He is is control, and we need to draw close to Him for our strength at this time. For who knows what positives may come from this ‘negative event’?!

      • BettyJean
        October 7, 2020
        Reply

        Thank you Charlotte. Nice to connect this week.

    • Charlotte Kowalson
      October 7, 2020
      Reply

      Thanks Mel for sharing this! We can all relate to feeling overwhelmed and I thank you for the reminder to be still for a moment and think of how much I need God’s presence, and His strength to get me though everything! For I’m not getting myself through, He is! So glad you shared these thoughts!

    • Eva King
      October 7, 2020
      Reply

      So true He is in control and good can/will come from this! I need to be reminded of that! Tony said to me on Sunday “God is not sleeping “ and I need to be remember that! Thx for taking the time to share

      • BettyJean
        October 7, 2020
        Reply

        Thnx Eva & a big thanks for the Sunday fellowship. 😊

    • Eva King
      October 7, 2020
      Reply

      Thx Bea for this! It is so encouraging this morning to make everyday “beautiful “ even if I’m a couple days late! Looking forward to getting back to our weekly Bible studies😢

      • Bea
        October 8, 2020
        Reply

        You’re welcome and thank you, Sister. I am so looking forward to getting back together for Bible study, too. I certainly miss our group. Love you ❤

    • Diana Turner
      October 7, 2020
      Reply

      Love these morning thoughts, Betty Jean!

    • Margaret Indra Riffell
      October 6, 2020
      Reply

      Thanks Mel for your encouraging message. In today’s world with so many demands on our plate, it is good to take even a few moments to sit near the heart of God and get the quiet rest and strength we need. I surely appreciate all the work and ‘extra’ work you do.

    • Linda M
      October 6, 2020
      Reply

      Excellent reminders, Mel! Thank you for sharing. I am going to try to internalize this so that I look to God constantly for strength

    • Eva king
      October 6, 2020
      Reply

      Thx Mel for taking time to share your thoughts, I also feel that I already know what I need and just seek his, “cooperation “ with my plans!

    • Diana Turner
      October 6, 2020
      Reply

      Yes, Mel, life can be overwhelming and maybe God uses that to remind us where our every breath comes on. We have lived in a really “self-empowered” time for the last few decades and it’s easy to forget that our real strength comes from God. I know you have many, many things on your plate and appreciate your honesty in talking about how you have to shift your focus back to God when things get overwhelming. We all need to remember that and hopefully this hymn (and the others you suggested), along with your reflection, will encourage us to choose to look to God for strength and peace.

    • Philomena Monofi
      October 6, 2020
      Reply

      Thanks Mel, yes, we need God every micro second of our lives for without HIM we’re nothing!!! Good morning

    • Philomena Monofi
      October 5, 2020
      Reply

      Thanks Bea, Such a beautiful song and prayer.

      • Bea
        October 8, 2020
        Reply

        You’re welcome and thank you Philomena. God bless ❤

    • Diana T.
      October 5, 2020
      Reply

      I don’t think I had really looked at that Psalm in the way you suggested, Indra. It’s perfect! And what a wonderful start for the week. You really model it as well. Thank you for your thoughts and your example! Love you, sister!

    • Diana T.
      October 5, 2020
      Reply

      Oh, what a lovely encouragement, Bea! The beauty of Jesus shines in you! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and beautiful song.

      • Bea
        October 8, 2020
        Reply

        Awh, thank you, Diana. Our amazing sister, Susan Hildebrand, was the one who shared that with me. Love you Sister ❤

    • Margaret Indra Riffell
      October 5, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you Bea for the inspiring message. I have always admired your strong faith and your Godly constancy in all you do. Your Godly influence became clear when your husband was baptized. I rejoice with you as we ascend to God’s holy mountain.

      • Bea
        October 8, 2020
        Reply

        You are welcome, Indra. And thank you for your encouragement. Yup, we prayed long and hard for Bradley. I remember that day clearly. I didnt become emotional until he got into the baptistry and I knew it was really happening. Our God is so good. Love you, Sister ❤

    • Charlotte Kowalson
      October 5, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you so much Indra for these thoughts on being servant-hearted! Such a great way to start out a week of encouragement!

    • Charlotte Kowalson
      October 5, 2020
      Reply

      Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with us Bea! I especially like your comments about using our talents, and am so grateful you were able to use some of your talents with singing and sharing wonderful thoughts with us all! Thank you for being you!

    • Shauna
      October 5, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you for this insightful message and beautiful song! I definitely see the beauty of Jesus in you and your Christian example. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by so many amazing Christian women with hearts for Jesus 💕.

      • Bea
        October 8, 2020
        Reply

        You’re welcome and thank you, Shauna. I always admired your courage as a young Christian and wished that I had been the same when I was younger. You’ve grown into a beautiful Christian woman, not just outwardly, but inwardly. God bless. ❤

    • Tina Ajakaiye
      October 5, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you Bea for taking out time to share this beautiful lyrics.

      • Bea
        October 8, 2020
        Reply

        You are very welcome. God bless. ❤

    • Tina Ajakaiye
      October 5, 2020
      Reply

      Thank you Indra for sharing.

    • betty jean johnson
      October 5, 2020
      Reply

      Bea, thanks for sharing your thoughts and your God given beautiful voice! I am not sure how long I have known you, but you have always been an encouragement as you are very real and not afraid to let others know the low points but also your high points of your life and you are not afraid to give God the credit – always. Thanks for you and your faith, and I do see the Beauty of Jesus in you. Love BJ

      • Bea
        October 8, 2020
        Reply

        Oh BJ, thank you for your comments. Youve always been such an encouragement to me and thank you for allowing me to lean on you during some of those difficult times in my life. Love you Sister. ❤

    • Whitney
      October 5, 2020
      Reply

      That was so encouraging Bea! Thank you so much for sharing 😊 I loved all of your points. I resonated with your comments about God being able to use me with what He’s given me- my talents. And also with the grief of poor choices I have made so far. Thank you so much for your message- God bless ❤️

      • Bea
        October 8, 2020
        Reply

        Thank you, Whitney. And, God’s rich blessings on you and yours my dear. ❤

    • Patience Onakpoya
      October 5, 2020
      Reply

      Its lyrics resonates with what I seek in Christ. His beauty.. His likeness.. His compassion.. His unending unconditional love… Heavenly Father let your beauty be seen in me.. I completely surrender my life to you afresh.. let your light shine through me and reach everyone around me.. let my life lead people to you. This is my desire.

      • Bea
        October 8, 2020
        Reply

        God bless you, Patience.

    • Patience Onakpoya
      October 5, 2020
      Reply

      this is a beautiful song. Its lyrics resonates with what I seek in Christ. His beauty.. His likeness.. His compassion.. His unending unconditional love… Heavenly Father let your beauty be seen in me.. I completely surrender my life to you afresh.. let your light shine through me and reach everyone around me.. let my life lead people to you. This is my desire.

      • Bea
        October 8, 2020
        Reply

        Oh Patience, what a beautiful prayer. Thank you.

    • Bea
      October 5, 2020
      Reply

      Hi Indra, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and inspiration. Love you sister!

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      Linda M
      October 5, 2020
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      Thanks for sharing these important thoughts and reminders with us, Indra!

    • Philomena
      October 5, 2020
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      Thanks Indra!!!

    • Eva
      October 5, 2020
      Reply

      Thx Indra! What a great way to start the week. This is a subject I believe you are are a great example in too.

    • Webmaster
      May 8, 2020
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      I think we can get so mired down in our daily struggles that it’s hard to see the big picture – or even be able to hope that there might be a bigger picture. So when confronted with struggle after struggle, it’s hard to be joyful. It’s easier to just feel exhausted and sad. We need to look up, fix our eyes on Jesus – but it can be hard.

    • Webmaster
      May 8, 2020

      I think we can get so mired down in our daily struggles that it’s hard to see the big picture – or even be able to hope that there might be a bigger picture. So when confronted with struggle after struggle, it’s hard to be joyful. It’s easier to just feel exhausted and sad. We need to look up, fix our eyes on Jesus – but it can be hard.

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      Linda M
      May 7, 2020

      I think we can get so mired down in our daily struggles that it’s hard to see the big picture – or even be able to hope that there might be a bigger picture. So when confronted with struggle after struggle, it’s hard to be joyful. It’s easier to just feel exhausted and sad. We need to look up, fix our eyes on Jesus – but it can be hard.

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