Good morning,

It is a soggy, cool morning here on the farm. I think we are in for several days of liquid sunshine (rain). I guess fall has really arrived and winter is following close behind.

It is a day to be inside sitting in front of a cozy fire, reading a good book, and munching on Grandpa Stevens' homegrown popcorn, sipping a cup of hot chocolate.

Jeremiah 31:25
For I will [fully] satisfy the weary soul, and I will replenish every languishing and sorrowful person.

I am so thankful that God refreshes the weary and restores those that are faint or filled with sorrow. He is a true friend. He loves us above everything.

III John 1:2

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way and [that your body] may keep well, even as [I know] your soul keeps well and prospers.

When I think of all the things God did, and yet He says above all that He wants me to prosper in all things, to be in complete health, (here is the key) even as my soul keeps well and prospers.

May you have a most blessed day!

Joy

Satisified with God's Love!

Good morning,

It is a brilliant, sunny morning here on the farm. The outside matches the inside of my heart.

I received the following note from a lady who reads my devotional blog. I wanted to share it with you, especially the verse.

Hi Joy, You bring me such joy! You are a wonderful vessel that shines forth for all to see, the love of God! Here's a verse that I love... "Satisfy me each morning with your unfailing love so that I may sing with joy and be glad all my days." Psalm 90:14. "Each morning God's love is new and He can fill us with His unfailing love. So much so that we will feel like singing and be glad for all our days in this world. How awesome is that"?

Yesterday I went to a baby shower for my great-granddaughter. I don't know about you, but there was a different feeling inside of me when each of my grandchildren were born; but with expecting a first great-grandchild it makes me examine my life to see if I am singing with joy. I ask myself what kind of heritage can I pass on to my children, grandchildren and now great grandchild that will enable them to walk with love and joy in their hearts. To view life through the eyes of Jesus. To experience joy and gladness regardless of what they might walk through in this life. I am asking God to show me how to live so I can pass that knowledge down to my family.

God is so awesome! He loves us so much! I can't begin to tell of all the wonderful things he does for me. There is truly joy and gladness in my heart and my soul sings of His love.

Have a great day!

Joy

Give God Thanks In All Things!

Greetings,

It is a wet morning here on the farm. I was watching the news last night and the weatherman said not much rain, calm warm night. It is a good thing I didn't put my trust in him. It rained hard and the wind blew, it just stormed most of the night. I was thankful I didn't have to be out in it.

I Thessalonians 5:18

Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will]. (AMP)

This verse keeps coming to my mind, that I am to give thanks in every thing, it doesn't mean I have to be thankful for being sick, or broke or whatever, it means I need to have a good attitude and to give God praise regardless of what I am going through. He is worthy to be praised. I believe that when I am thankful and give God thanks regardless of my circumstances that God hears my grateful heart and takes me through those situations quickly.

I try from the time I get up to going to bed to work on my attitude and to give God thanks all the time. Sometimes I slip up and maybe grumble for a moment, but not for long. There is just too much bubbling joy in me to be down.

I thank God for each of you and pray you have a great day in the Lord.

ALIVE!

Good morning,

It is indeed a great morning, I AM ALIVE, WALKING, TALKING, SEEING AND HEARING! What a super way to start the day!

I trust you are also having a great morning!

The sun is shining, leaves are falling, birds are praising God and all is well on the farm. What more could a person ask for?

Proverbs 17:22

A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

I come to you this morning with a happy heart to give you good medicine and a cheerful mind to promote your healing. How is your spirit today? Is it broken and drying up your bones; or is it happy and bringing life to your soul, mind, spirit and heart?
Are you rejoicing your way thru the day or complaining about everything? What is filling your mind? Good thoughts and praise, or bad thoughts and grumbling?

I don't know about you, but I want the best God has to offer and I believe that begins with a right attitude and a happy heart.

May you have a most blessed day!

God our Guide!

Good morning everyone,

I pray things are going well with all of you. I am still in Virginia with my my son, Daniel and his family. He is just getting ready to go into surgery on his knee.

It is quiet in the house at this moment. All 5 dogs are napping, cat is downstairs and I am doing my devotionals, then plan on reading more in my Bible. I am trying to get it read through this year.

I sure slept good last night with the master of the house home. The house didn't seem so empty.

Psalms 48:14

For this God, is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even unto death.

I am so thankful my God is mine for ever and ever. He will guide me (if I let Him) until I die. I can go to Him with any situation and He will see me through. When I pray He will give me clear directions, so I won't get lost. Praise the Lord!

Take care and have a most blessed day.

Joy

Praise!

Dear all,

It is another wet day here on the farm. Had a little bit of sunshine yesterday. Not sure how much we will have today, it is a good day in the Lord anyway.

I went to New to You with three ladies yesterday. We had a good time visiting about the Lord and what he is doing in our lives. We also ate lunch and just had fun. What a blessing to enjoy the day with upbeat, fun loving women. God is so good!

Psalms 37:11
But the meek [in the end] shall inherit the earth and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

Verse of the day
“Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.”Proverbs 19:20-21

I am so thankful that the Lord has been guiding me and directing me in this life. As I seek Him, He will show me the way He wants me to go. He will guide my footsteps and lead me into life everlasting.

I thank God for the peace He has put into my heart, even when things are not going the greatest, there is still that peace, and a deep abiding faith that says everything is going to be ok.

I am truly blessed!

May you be blessed as you go about your day.

Joy

Everlasting Love
Fist, I didn't know it had been so long since I have posted anything. I apologize for that.
I have been really busy doing the Lord's work, but that is no excuse to leave you so long.

Jeremiah 31:3
The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.

I am so thankful that the Lord loves me with an everlasting love: He will forgive me if I do something wrong, if I ask Him to. He cares about every aspect of my life. It is so awesome being submitted to someone who loves me so much.

Take care and have a great restful day!

Joy

p.s. Don't forget to tie a yellow ribbon around a tree for Brad (my grandson) in Iraq. Please pray for the Lord to protect him. Thanks