Jubilea

Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

I totally agree with both of you. She is an unrivaled model of grace and dignity. In every one of her annual Christmas messages, she finds a way to share the Gospel of Christ. I'm not sure we will realize the significance of her presence in the world until she has left us. God bless the Queen.

Oh, Praise God! How true this has been in my life! Thank you for encouraging us through this beautiful post, @Worship Warriors.

I'm with you, @JTC !

Praise God that you know what to do. Reading the Bible, praying, and listening to good sermons is what keeps me going, too. Have you considered putting the Bible and sermons on an ipod or phone? That way you can take in God's Word just about anywhere, even when you go to bed.

So glad to see you here. I've been praying for you.

@Debp- Praise God all is well with you and your mom! Thank you for letting us know you are okay . Will be praying for better internet connection.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention, @Not me. @Debp is a beloved member here. Praying for you, @Debp and also for your mother. ?

Then carry on, Sister! You are doing just fine-- in fact, you're doing great! I will be praying for you.

This is a huge subject, and there are no short-cut answers-- just know that. I think knowing God's will is an ongoing learning process. God certainly expects you to take care of Sydney and to provide a place for him. Sometimes just looking at how God does things shows us what to do. God Himself worked creating a place for Adam and Eve (and us) to live. He even planted the garden for them, Genesis 2:8 In John 14:3 Jesus says that He is going to prepare a place for us in heaven, so it is fitting and right for you to work and to prepare a place for Sydney, too. Proverbs 3: 5-6 tells us to "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." This passage indicates three things for us to do, and if we do those, God will direct our paths. We trust Him to do that. Just keep your heart ears open and your will flexible. Ask God to put His desires in your heart and direct you; and pray as you make any plans.

Amen, Not me.

Couldn't decided whether to react with a "HaHa" or a "Praise God"

My best days are spent this way, but I'm not consistent in it yet. I still struggle with having the right perpective on all the daily earthly necessities/chores. 1 Corinthians 10:31, "whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God," is my aim. I want my mind to be renewed on this matter so I can view every activity as consecrated to the Lord rather than seeing them divided into either spiritual or earthly.

I love this, @Cletus! It is amazing to me how God helps us in very practical ways. I can't tell you how many times I have needed something and God has orchestrated my steps to lead me right to where it is and caused my eyes to land on it! Oh, if we could walk with the Lord in simplicity and trust how much more He could do for us!

Such encouraging words to those of us in the process. Obviously, you have walked/are walking this path. In so many ways it feels like dying, and at times I have wondered if I was approaching my time to pass over literally. For me, crucifying the flesh has happened in bits and pieces, but now the Light will hit larger chunks that just fall away-- and the Spirit moves me as I write this-- chunks that are closer to the bone, closer to the heart. It can be disorienting until I re-find my balance in His Spirit. I'm reminded of a line from the old hymn Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus, "and the things of earth will grow strangely dim." And oh, how very dim they have grown! Except for His purpose, there seems to be no reason for me remaining here-- but that is enough.