The Pilgrim's Landing

Dear Pilgrim Pals:

Yes, we are still Praying and Praising at this site. Activity here at "Pals" has not been what it was when we first launched the site. The illnesses of me, my computer and my camera have been part of the problem. We "launched" PILGRIM PALS several months ago and one of these days all of us will experience a glorious "landing" when we arrive at our heavenly "home". Until then let's take up our cross and follow Him. You are loved and you are in my prayers, dear prayer partners...dear Pilgrim Pals.

Resting in Him as the storm rages on, ~ David

Today's devotional from David Jeremiah's Turning Point seemed very fitting for us:

In the Spirit of Thanksgiving: The Mayflower

He calms the storm, so that its waves are still. . . . He guides them to their desired haven. Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! - Psalm 107:29-31

Recommended Reading - Psalm 107:23-32

As the 90-ton Mayflower, captained by part-owner Christopher Jones, sailed for the New World on August 5, 1620, the 102 Pilgrims huddled in dark, low-ceilinged holds. Jones gave up his captain's quarters for the women and infants, but everyone else was crammed below deck in little hot rooms reeking with body odor. Because of rough seas, no hatches were open, and many of the passengers suffered seasickness amid violent storms that tossed the little craft like a cork.

The Pilgrims prayed and praised as best they could during the seven-week voyage. Upon landing at last, according to William Bradford, "they fell upon their knees and blessed the God of heaven, who had brought them over the vast and furious ocean, and delivered them from all their perils and miseries thereof, again to set their feet on the firm and stable earth."

God deserves our thanksgiving, too. He calms our storms and guides us to the desired haven. Oh, that we would give Him thanks for His goodness and for His wonderful works!

"All along my pilgrim journey, let me, Savior, walk with Thee." - Fanny Crosby