(I made this pretty bird card this evening, using die - cut pieces from K. and Co. by Brenda Walton. The Papers are from the Mademoiselle stack, and the Four Seasons stack)
God moved in our Church in such a special way during both services yesterday. The message in the A.M. service was taken from Psalm 61:2: "From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee: when my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the rock that is higher than I."
The Minister also used Psalm 77..... and I gained a whole new appreciation, understanding, and love for this Psalm.... it is the cry of an anguished heart...... and David finds the answers he seeks and the solace he needs from the Lord God.... in His Sanctuary......
Today, my heart was overwhelmed, dear friends..... I was carrying quite a heavy load..... and so I did what I imagined David would do under such circumstances...... I went to the Church.....and I poured out my heart to God..... and He heard me, and came down and touched me..... and Comforted me like No other can do....... and I left His House feeling so much better, with hope and joy and peace!..... and when I came home this evening..... as I got out of the car, and walked across the darkened front yard..... I heard myself singing this song:
"Why should I feel discouraged... why should the shadows come.....
Why should my heart be lonely, and long for Heav'n and home
When Jesus is my portion, my constant friend is He:
His eye is on the sparrow.... and I know He watches me
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me
I sing because I'm happy! I sing because I'm free
For His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me!"
And I love this verse too!
"Let not your heart be troubled!" His tender Word I hear,
And resting on His goodness.... I lose my doubts and fears,
Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see,
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me
(by Civilla D. Martin, 1905)
If He cares for a little sparrow, I KNOW He can handle my cares......
and I find such solace and answers in His Word... in the precious, wonderous, life - changing book of Acts, and in the Psalms....
I love Him so!
So, I'm behind on my blog as well as reading others. :-) I'm caught up now though! ;-) Loved all the posts and pictures! Enjoy seeing your "Pieces of You." Prayers and hugs for God's blessings in ALL things in life right now!
ReplyDeleteThanks, sweet friend! I need those prayers and hugs right now....
ReplyDeleteLove you bunches,
Jenni
And many prayers and hugs for y'all right now, too.....as I told your husband the other night,
ReplyDeletemany, many fervent prayers will be going up for y'all constantly.....
Jenni
Oh Jenni, love reading your post, they are so inspiring. I too love my Jesus and for some time now have been making inspirational items. Last Christmas sold at a church boutique and everyone loved my items, I feel like I am spreading the word and love of Jesus with my items. Many hugs and prayers...Lu
ReplyDeleteHello, my friend Lu! Isn't it wonderful to make things that you enjoy and then have others enjoy them, also? I bet you are one very creative Lady! And I know you are certainly a kind one, for you are always leaving kind comments and encouragement for me, and I appreciate it so very much.....
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jenni
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ReplyDelete(Sorry ... I had a typo in my first comment)
ReplyDeleteI just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you and hope everything goes well with your mom. I will remember her in my prayers and pray that she gets a good report from her biopsies.
Thank you for sharing your never-wavering faith with us, Jenni. You are truly an inspiration.
Thank you for bringing that song to mind Jenni. I have a song that keeps running through my head right now.. 'Savior, Please' The Lord can touch us in many ways... and for me, music is a biggie.
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for you Jenni... and (in the words of one of my customers)... "I'll pray for you, you pray for me". Hope your week is going well.
Hey Janie and Bobbi..... y'all are dears to think of me and pray for me.... like another old song says: "There is power, so much power, there's power in prayer!"
ReplyDeleteI just love it when y'all drop by with such thoughtful and encouraging words.....
Blessings and hugs,
Jenni
Oh and Bobbi.... the Lord has used music to strengthen, encourage and bless me so many times, too....
ReplyDeleteNever heard "Savior Please" but will have to look it up!
Jenni
Your posts are always filled with so much faith and hope, Jenni. What an inspiration you are, knowing just exactly who to go to for help.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard this song in a long time, and it has always been a favorite of mine. So many times when I have been going through a trial, God would bring a bird for me to see, and He would remind me of how much more of importance I was.
Thank you for your sweet thoughts and for your prayers, I am feeling much better.
Love,
Sue
Hello, Sue, Dear.... that's so sweet about God using a little bird that He created, to encourage you... He is such a Good, Awesome, Wonderful God!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jenni