There is a name I Love to Hear

Hi Pals,

This morning at morning meeting, I noticed a line from the hymn 'There is a Name I Love to Hear' and it reminded me so much of all the Pals as we are journeying home together.....

This name (Jesus) shall shed its fragrance still, Along life's thorny road

Shall sweetly smooth the rugged hill, That leads me up to God.

How true this is!

~Laura

For a Little While...

Hi Friends! It's been a long and uncertain week for a few of our Most Special Pals. I've been praying that God would touch you in a very special way and give you an absolute sense of peace. I want to share with you a verse that was recently shared with me. It brought a real sense of calm as I reflected on it....

'And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.' 1 Peter 5:10

~Laura

The Friend of Sinners!

I'm going to cheat for this post and steal some great lyrics from the hymn book! We sang it at my church today. I appreciate that the verses are written with words that are so simple and realistic and the tune is also quite pretty, especially played on the piano. I highlighted my favourite lines/stanzas. I hope you find comfort in the words, the way I have! ~Laura

Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners

Jesus! What a friend for sinners!
Jesus! Lover of my soul;
Friends may fail me, foes assail me,
He, my Savior, makes me whole.
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Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Hallelujah! What a friend!
Saving, helping, keeping, loving,
He is with me to the end.
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Jesus! What a strength in weakness!
Let me hide myself in Him.
Tempted, tried, and sometimes failing,
He, my strength, my victory wins.
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Jesus! What a help in sorrow!
While the billows o’er me roll,
Even when my heart is breaking,
He, my comfort, helps my soul.
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Jesus! I do now receive Him,
More than all in Him I find.
He hath granted me forgiveness,
I am His, and He is mine.

Strength

It's a rainy day here in Peterborough, but all this rain, plus the warm temperatures predicted for later this week, should be getting area gardens up to their full blooming potential and that gets me excited!

I've been preparing myself these past few weeks for some 'news' that I assumed would be coming regarding a friend of mine. I knew this 'news' would be somewhat bittersweet to me, as it would mean that an exciting door had opened for this person, but meant that another door had for sure closed itself for good in my life. Well it happened last night, the 'news' arrived and I immediately felt the ache inside, but instead of letting myself go and be upset about something I have no control over, I turned off the T.V. and the computer and just prayed to God and asked for peace for the situation and to help me be patient and understand that God has a better plan!

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

Posted by Laura

Lay It Down

This one is for you Julie (LM) and I hope I am not crossing the line in dedicating this to you..............

This morning the song, 'Lay It Down' came across my iPod and I immediately thought of you. I am trying to recall if someone has posted these particular lyrics on here before....I can't remember. I am sure that we can all relate to this song, so click on the link below and listen/watch/enjoy the video.

Laura

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gROBmvsW0qE

I'm back!

Just so you all know......I am back and I posted on my blog today! Thanks for leaving me all the encouraging/threatening comments on my blog, it meant more than you realize!

God Bless,

Laura