My name is Ilona, and I wrote this poem to dedicate to my cousin's daughter who was celebrating her Christening. I read it in the church while the priest played Somewhere Over the Rainbow. It was very touching.
Put yourself into a place where God can bless you. Come with an expectant heart. Open your heart to God’s Spirit. Look for the good in your church. Forgive your church for its lacks and failures. Come to church! Featured image from https://img.freepik.com/premium-photo/church-congrega...
Today, I’d like us to reflect on giving – financial giving. Before you run for the doors, give me a chance to put giving into context. Our Old Testament reading today (2 Samuel 1:17-27) tells of the great love between David and Jonathan. It is a very tender reading, reminding us...
ME:Thank You, Father, for encouraging me toward greater intimacy with You, to enjoy You more fervently.Help me pause and sense Your presence, even in the ordinary moments of life. May I create space for You through attentiveness to Your attributes on display, gratitude for Your countless bles...
Even when the squirrels walk upside down on a branch, they do not fall. Similarly, I make firm your steps and keep you from falling. When it’s time to rest, a squirrel can nap on the end of a branch and never concern himself that he might fall or the branch might break—an examp...
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:8) And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19) ...
I am thankful for my teeth so I can chow down on our smoked Cornish game hens and potatoes tomorrow! God is so good! Thank you God for every gift you give us, all the abundant blessings! Numbers 6:24-26 NIV “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you...
May they never take each other’s love for granted, but always experience that breathless wonder that exclaims, “Out of all this world, you have chosen me!”. Levi and Alexa, may the Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May He...
You can’t pour from a cup that is empty. ‘God’s Cathedral’ is where I go to source that sustenance, be it in my own garden or the breathtaking beauty of Norway, Namibia or the Canadian Rockies or anywhere in between. I shared this poem with Cynthia a dear life-long friend from...
That we will gather around Your throne. Thank You God! Have a great day! GOD BLESS YOU! Posted inTravel Log Comments Offon Saturday December 2, 2017 AN EMAIL BLOG Thursday November 9 2017 LESS BUSY Nov 9 Posted byachildofwonder