MOPS Tea & Testimony

Good Morning Ladies! As I was reflecting this morning I read a story from a devotions book I just picked up yesterday called Fresh Grounded Faith by Jennifer Rothschild. She writes"...beauty comes from the radiance of Christ that is best revealed through our scars. It's a compelling strength that becomes realized only in our weakness. It's a beauty forged in the refining fire of trial, and a loveliness fashioned on the anvil of faithfulness". For me, this captured what Janette shared with us last night!

I have included a few pictures courtesy of Gayle! Enjoy!

Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing: "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power for ever and ever!" Revelation 5:13 NIV

My Princess...

My Chosen One!

I chose you before the foundation of the earth to be My princess. You are royalty even when you don't feel like a princess. I will wait for you until you are ready to start living the amazing plans I have for you. I know you don't know where to begin or how to become what I've called you to be, so let Me teach you day by day. Start by recognizing who I am: King of kings and Lord of lords. The Lover of your soul. When the two of us meet alone together every day, I will show you how to let go of the things in your life that are holding you back from the blessings I want to give you.

Remember, My child, just as I have chosen you, I have given you a choice to represent Me to the word. If you are willing, I am here to give you all you need to complete your calling.

Love,
Your King and Lord who chose you

You didn't choose me, I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. John 15:16

Taken from: "His Princess-Love letters from your King" by Sheri Rose Shepherd

May 28th Meeting

Just a reminder....

Our last MOPS meeting (until the fall) will be tomorrow night at the Portage United Methodist Church. It is going to be a BLAST!

Don't forget to bring your smile, a dish to pass (if you signed up), year-end evaluations and your registration forms for next year!

See you all tomorrow night!

Happy Memorial Day

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you so much for this gorgeous day that you have blessed us with. Today I especially pray for those who have fought for our country. Because of them we are able to enjoy the freedom that this country has. We pray that you bless those who have fought and bless the families who have lost a loved one. May Your peace surround them not only today but every day. Let them know Your love and grace that You have for Your children.

Amen.

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

Sunsets

Amazing, God! Sunsets are simply amazing. We don't often take the time to look at them, but when we do, we are awed. You are magnificent. The world You created is better than anything artists have dreamed up. Purples, blues, golds, and oranges - the ay You blen them all together is incredibly beautiful. Thanks God for maing such an awe-inspiring world.

Shout with joy to God, all the earth!~Pslam 66:1

Taken from the "Hand in Hand" daily calendar

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Sunrises and sunsets both take my breath away. My mom and I were talking yesterday about the Northern Lights (she left for Alaska today) and even how those take our breath away. I went to Alaska once and I so fortunate in being able to see the Northern Lights. I was not able to get a picture because I was frozen with awe...I didn't want to leave to get the camera and miss the bost beautiful dance of colors I have ever seen. God is so amazing!

Today I want to challenge each one of you to take a moment in the next week and find yourself frozen in awe at how incredible our God is. For some it will be watching either the sunrise or the sunset, or it could be looking at a tall, strong oak tree, maybe it's the flowers in your garden and of course for all of us it's the smile on our children's faces.

Enjoy your "frozen in awe" moments this week!

Rainy Days

Thank You for creating flowers, God. They are beautiful and comforting. Even a dandelion given at the right moment encourages our souls. Thank You for watering the earth so flowers can grow, bloom, smell wonderful, and be shared. They make wonderful clothes for the earth! Amen.

"For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come." Song of Solomon 2:11-12 KJV

Taken from the "Hand in Hand" daily calendar.