56 Days till Christmas

They are all making their way out of the Christmas closet to be inspected for any breakage that may have occured during the big move last year. These are fine, some of my favorites . They just make me smile. Watch out for the Teddy's that will soon be making their appearance.

Hugs, GG

Friday Evening Bible Study

Most every Friday evening, for almost 12 years now, my husband and I have opened our home for Bible Study and Fellowship.

We as a group of believers sometimes large , often times small, come together in Jesus' Name for prayer, fellowship, praise and to hear the Word of God.

We share a meal together, participate in the Lord's Supper and pray for whoever is sick among us anointing them with oil.

There is a "core" group , who have been here since the beginning . So many have come and gone through the years.

We are thankful to the Lord that we can meet together in His Name and seek His wisdom, direction and strength in this prophetic season that we are in .

Many of our brothers and sisters in the Lord cannot freely come together. We pray for them.

Heb:10:25: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

It is good to be together with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Not just on Sundays , but "so much the more" whenever the Lord opens the door.

If you have a prayer request or need that we can pray about this evening , please feel free to leave a comment and we will take it to the Lord in prayer on your behalf this evening at Bible Study.

In His Love,

GG

The Road Home

This is the road that leads to our new home. It would be the road home. We took my Sister-in-Law and her husband to see our new home yesterday. One of her comments to me was that she loved the road to the home.

It is very country , very picturesque, very Fall in New England................ It got me thinking about our Road home.

Not the road that leads to our homes here. But the Road that leads to heaven. Our Home as believers.

I don't believe that there are many roads. I believe that there is one road. I believe it begins when we encounter the Lord Jesus Christ and he becomes our Personal Lord and Saviour. We begin our walk home with Him.

Sometimes there are bumps in the road, sometimes there are forks in the road, ditches, potholes, tree limbs, road-kill. All designed to cause us to seek an alternate route.

M'r:4:15: And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.

But the road that leads to Eternal life is one-way. God's Word tells us :

M't:7:13: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:M't:7:14: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Jesus is the way . He is the only way.

Joh:14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

No Better Place

Lyrics
Stephen Curtis Chapman

was eight years old when I decided to follow Jesus I started down that road, Somebody told me that this path that leads to heaven Will not be the easy way Well I found that to be true, But I also found, I found out there's No better place on earth than the road that leads to heaven No other place I'd rather be!

No better place on earth than the road that leads to heaven No better place to be!

Well, I know this road has a final destination But I also know that if we're only looking for the prize that's waiting We'll miss so much along the way 'Cause Jesus came to give us life in the here and now and to show us that there's No better place on earth than the road that leads to heaven No other place I'd rather be!

No better place on earth than the road that leads to heaven No better place to be!

I know this path we travel on Is very straight and narrow But I've looked down other roads along the way And from all I've seen I can say without a doubt there's No better place on earth than the road that leads to heaven No other place I'd rather be! No better place on earth than the road that leads to heaven No better place to be!

A Gift

My Husband and I were out yesterday in the country to take pictures of a country home we are praying about buying. And one of our "potential" new neighbors gifted us with these.

They are just lovely and will be on our table this Thanksgiving.

I was reading a past issue of Country Living about 2 months ago and saw very similar ones in the magazine. I had a thought go through my head that they were just beautiful and would be part of my "Dream" Kitchen.

Ph'p:4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

I have a little scrapbook that I have made with lovely things. Things I find pretty , little pictures and recipes, scriptures, flowers my kids, grands or husband has given me and things maybe someday I would like to have. These tureens are in the scrapbook.

I thought to myself driving home yesterday. God is so intricately involved in my daily life that he knows the things that delight my heart, that brings me joy, that calms my spirit, that reassures me of His love, and His peace and presence in my life.

I am so thankful for my relationship with God through my Wonderful Saviour Jesus Christ my Lord.

God is Faithful

1Co:1:9: God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.


It is comforting to my Spirit to know .......God is Faithful.

God is in Control!!!!!

I believe that God is calling His people to pray.
The voice of the Spirit of God is beginning to be heard over and over again..........

Pray.Pray.Pray

God has the answers that we are seeking, God has the Blessing, Provision and direction He would have us to go.

If there was ever a time in our history, if there was ever a time to pray , it is now.

God does not change.

Heb:13:8: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

God's Word speaks to us and tells us :

2Ch:7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

2Ch:7:15: Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place.

My prayer is that as God's Spirit continues to awaken us to prayer that we would be attentive to His prodding and we would submit and surrender to His leading.

In His Love,
GG

The Weapons of our Warfare

The Weapons of our Warfare

The season that we are in , is a season of uncertainty, trials and tribulations. I believe we are in the season of the beginnings of birth pains. The Lord told us that He has not left us alone, nor has He left us unequipped or without weapons for these battles. God’s Word tells us that we have weapons and we have Armour!

2Co:10:4-5 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
Our Weapons and our Armour ………..
What is it?
and
How do we use it?
We are given some insight and exhortation in Ephesians and II Corinthians ………….

Eph:6:10: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Eph:6:11: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Eph:6:12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Eph:6:13: Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Eph:6:14: Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
Eph:6:15: And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Eph:6:16: Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Eph:6:17: And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Eph:6:18: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Interestingly , there are Seven pieces of Armour and Weapons in this passage of scripture.
Armour is used defensively , ( to protect yourself , to stand against, to deflect an incoming attack.)
Weapons are used offensively ( to charge, to attack, to pull down, to cast down , to take captive )
you need both to have the
“Whole Armour of God”

Ro:13:12: The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.



What is the purpose of the Armour of God

1) Eph:6:11: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

2) Eph:6:13: Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

A)To stand against the wiles of the devil
B) Withstand in the evil day


Armour of God

1) Loins girt about with truth. = defensive

2) Breastplate of righteousness = defensive

3) feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace = offensive

4) Shield of Faith =offensive & defensive

5) Helmet of salvation = defensive

6) Sword of the Spirit /Word of God =offensive

7) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; =offensive

a) Prayer and supplication always in the Spirit
b) Watching with perseverance and supplication


2Co:6:7: By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

I am having an awesome time in studying this topic, and look forward to sharing with you what the Lord has shared and is sharing with me in His word…………………

In His Love,
GG

They just make me smile

Italian vintage ornies
Originally uploaded by shakanik

These lovely little ornaments are really some of my very favorite.
They are Italian from the 40's I think . I really love them, the remind
me of a more gentle time.