Family

Since leaving home and working overseas, I have come to deeply appreciate the value of family. You see, there is no relative who is with me, so I thrive on emails, pc to pc calls, sending pictures of life events and telephone calls. I am always on a high when there is family contact. Mind you we have our times when we do not agree but guess what, it passes and we move on.



The psalmist says that "God setteth the solitary in families" Psalm 68:6. So give thanks for your family and ask God to help you learn how to appreciate those whom he has given to you. I would like you to meet some of my family members

My sister Daceita and my grand-neice who lives in Georgia.

Mama and I and a dear family friend, Sis Jean

My sister Elaine and I. Elaine lives in Texas. we were both home for summer holidays in 2007

Devon, Elaine's son and his daughter

Dave, Devon's twin brother and his son.

My sister Daceita (right) and neice Shelly-Ann (left), Elaine's daughter.

My sister Una who resides in the UK

Cardboard Testimonies

I shared this video with friends sometime ago in an email but feel I want to further share it by posting it on my blog. It is such a powerful ministry. We all have pasts that we have been liberated from. When we are tempted to feel lost, let's remember this song:

From sinking sands, He lifted me
With tender hands He lifted me
From shades of night to planes of light
Oh praise his name, He lifted me.

That is our cardboard testimony.

The week that was

Well, if relaxation is the first thing that this picture brings to your mind then relaxation was far removed from my life for this past week. For each day, there was something that really ruffled my feathers and had me in some situations trying hard to contain my anger. I admit I did not win all the battles, but I have not lost the war as I am still resting on the everlasting arms of my Saviour, knowing that it is the only place of safety and comfort when life seems more than I can handle.



I am tempted to say...I don't want another week like the last, but I am reminded that "He knoweth the way that I take, when he hath tried me I shall come forth as gold"-Job 23:10. So no matter how stormy it gets, and the apprehension and wishes for a never again, my life is not mine and I can never know what will come my way. But, the assurance of God's omnipotence and his omniscience enables me to cast my cares on Him, and in my moments of weakness cry out to Him.



In these times I find the psalms very potent. Psalm 130:1-2 was almost like a mantra. Out of the depths I cry to you, O lord; O Lord hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.


So how am I now? I am great. The joy of the Lord is my strength. So let me encourage you to continue trusting. Some statements may seem like just another christian cliche, but remember that there is nothing that you will experience that God cannot handle. Rest, trust and totally commit all you ways to Him.

Shalom.