Thankful2Him4Ever

We're feeling better....thank you SO MUCH for your prayers..

My hubby and I have been experiencing some health issues, would appreciate prayer.  Thank you.

Have a couple health issues (sinus, and other) and am praying for an earlier dr. appt. to open up (have appt. scheduled in early January). 

“As It Was Meant To Be”

This is our prayer to You for each day
To set our hearts upon eternal things
You are sovereign; You are in control
Of whatever tomorrow to us brings

This life is but a wisp; a mere vapor
Treasures stored up on earth will pass
Each breath and heartbeat is Your gift
Only works done for Your glory will last

A brilliantly wonderful future we have
Perfect, Heavenly harmony of life anew
Joy unspeakable; as it was meant to be
And forever we will be worshipping You

II Corinthians 4:18 (NASB)
while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

(Written by:  Thankful2Him4Ever aka Dee M.)

"He Will Prevail"

Concerns and worries are left behind

Amidst the King's Majestic Presence

Thoughts of Him fill heart and mind

Eclipsing all cares and circumstance

Praise and thanks rise to His Throne

Alpha and Omega, the First and Last

All Glory and Honor is due He alone

Now, future, throughout ages past

Sovereign over the entire universe

Fashioned in most exquisite detail

Mighty Redeemer from sin's curse

Forever and Ever He will prevail

Revelation 1:8 (NASB)
"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty."

(Written by:  Thankful2Him4Ever aka Dee M.)

I'm having a really awful day today, probably the worst in a long, long time. I just want to go Home (Rapture!!)

"August Rush"

I had to go to the ER yesterday for an issue (I'm ok, but following up with family doc next week, hopefully)...anyway, my neighbor Donna was nice enough to go with me (since hubby was out of town)...suffice it to say, I call this a "God-incidence" because, Donna shared with me about how her daughter (who'd lived with her for a time) had passed away in June from ovarian cancer...Donna had been dealing with this grief all by herself...anyway, we had a chance to really talk, particularly about God and eternity...and I felt blessed to have been able to be there for her, as well as be a witness for God in some small way....and thankful that in God's providence, she was available to even go with me to the ER in the first place.

doing better

unspoken request - God knows

On a sad note, one of my pets passed on this morning.   

"He Is Your Destiny"

He is your Redeemer; Your Forever Friend
His love, mercy, and grace will never end
He is mighty and invincible in His power
Eternal Lord and King; Shelter and Tower

Dependence upon Jesus makes you strong
His Word sustains and carries you along
Prayer is your source of peace and hope
Brings you through; enables you to cope

Remember all that He has done for you
He has forgiven you and made you new
His Truth is like a mirror; in it you see
Your Savior's Face; He is your destiny

Psalms 37:39-40 (NASB)
39 But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their strength in time of trouble.
40 The LORD helps them and delivers them; He delivers them from the wicked and saves them, Because they take refuge in Him.

(Written by:  Thankful2Him4Ever aka Dee M.)

Thank you, and yes, any poetry I post under my username is of my own creation (also,

as indicated in my siggy.) 

I like Eight O'Clock hazelnut coffee...YUM. 

Shaun Groves - "Welcome Home"

“Center of Your Will”

Flood my mind with Your Word
Let it revive my heart once more
Let my mouth speak only Truth
Let it be what I most hunger for

Your ways are the path to Life
Abundant, fulfilling, and whole
Purifying light; piercing within
Sanctifying; cleansing the soul

Fasten my thoughts upon You
That I would seek You each day
Draw me closer than ever before
In the center of Your will to stay

Psalms 25:10 (NASB)
All the paths of the LORD are lovingkindness and truth To those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.

Romans 8:6 (NASB)
For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.

Hebrews 13:20-21 (NASB)
20 Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord,
21 equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

(Written by:  Thankful2Him4Ever aka Dee M.)

“In A Class By Herself”

Baby was a guinea pig truly in a class by herself; she was independent and stubborn, yet very lovable. She was graced with ruby-red, luminous eyes and gorgeous lilac fur, and she was highly intelligent. From the start, she received the nickname “wild thing” because she’d managed to escape an outdoor pen and run loose for a few days. She was eventually caught, but her sense of adventure had been cultivated, and she was fearless. She was full of guinea pig attitude, and didn’t hesitate to show it. This served her well in getting the treats she so desired. She had developed a different squeak for her every whim, and she fully expected her human (Dee) to understand and immediately comply.

It frustrated Baby that Dee would talk “babytalk” to her in a rather high-pitched, irritating voice. So, to mollify Dee, Baby would put her nose up in the air to look “cute”. Dee had other nicknames for Baby like “Babe Major” (a rather silly reference from the movie “Wayne’s World”). Baby was highest on the guinea pig social order and everypig knew it. Whatever Baby wanted, Baby got.

Dee would take Baby out for a bit of exercise, otherwise known as “floortime”. Dee would sit in the middle of the floor, watching Baby’s antics. Baby would waddle a little, start hopping, and then run around Dee in circles. She would try to move Dee’s leg out of the way, and when that didn’t work, she’d nibble on Dee’s sock.

Baby wasn’t camera-shy, either. She liked getting her “pigture” taken. “What a good-looking piggie I am,” she’d mutter to herself. And she was right. When Dee would hold Baby, sometimes Dee would say “You’re such a beautiful guinea.” (And each time, Baby’s ego got a little bit bigger.) Baby rewarded Dee with a lick on the nose and thought to herself “Hope she is quiet and lets me sleep on her shoulder now.”

There were, of course, certain other perks to being “top guinea”. Before Dee would eat breakfast, she’d take Baby out in the morning and hold her for awhile, feeding her bits of orange. Baby enjoyed the extra attention and (especially) the food.

All in all, Baby lead a very "charmed" piggie life and even got to watch movies with Dee and (Baby’s other human), Eddie. One particular movie she liked was “Hoosiers”. Something about basketball piqued Baby’s interest; she couldn’t take her eyes off the screen.

Then, the day finally came when Baby knew she’d not have long before she’d have to leave this earth and it made her sad. For six years, she’d gotten to know and love her humans and she wasn’t sure what awaited her after this.

As the time of her departure drew nearer, Baby began to “see” tall and muscular shining beings; somehow she understood that these were angels sent by God to watch over her humans. To her surprise, one of them looked at her with a tender expression on his face and asked “Are you ready to go Home now, little one?” Then Baby looked into Dee’s and Eddie’s grief-stricken faces one last time, and she could feel their love for her washing over her in waves. “The love is what you’ll remember,” whispered the angel, as he cradled Baby in his arms, and took her Home.

Just watched a romantic comedy over the weekend called "Larry Crowne"...Tom Hanks stars in it and directed it too.  Very enjoyable movie.