It's Gonna be OK

“After this manner therefore, pray ye:  Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed by thy name.  Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.  Give us this day our daily bread.  And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever.  Amen.”  Matthew 6: 9 – 13, KJV

Because the kingdom is God’s, and all power and glory belongs to Him, there is order even when it seems to be chaos.  Nothing surprises God.  He does not whimper when a mere person challenges Him.  He is not surprised when death comes, be it in sleep or in violence, to a part of His cherished—no, much cherished—creation.  He does not slumber or sleep, and wake up amazed at the condition the world is in.  Though the results of sin may sadden Him, He does not hide nor rock in fetal position nor stay in bed for the day.  His creation, His children cannot shock Him.  Despite all that may go on, God is still all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-glorious.  The period on the sentence of life will forever be “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name.”  He has always been, always is, and always will forever be Lord of Lords and King of Kings.  He remains our ultimate hope for the future.

The end of the story has already been written.  And it is good.  Hold on a little longer and we will see it.

lifecoachingplus | Interactive site to go forward in freedom!

lifecoachingplus | Interactive site to go forward in freedom!

A dear friend has started a blog related to her field in lifecoaching.  I anticipate good things here, and thought it worthwhile to post during stressed holiday season.

"Mmm...Want a slice?  It's good!"

PUMPKIN BREAD


2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (15 oz.) can Libby's pumpkin (not the pumpkin pie filling)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup undiluted evaporated milk
2 tbsp. canola oil
1/4 cup chopped walnuts


Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and alt in medium bowl.  Beat eggs, pumpkin, sugar, milk, and oil in large mixing bowl till blended.  Add flour mixture and mix till just moistened.  Pour into greased 9 x 5" loaf pan.  Sprinkle nuts on top.  Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for approximately 60 to 65 minutes or until loaf springs back when touched.  Cool thoroughly on wire rack before cutting.

Constant Prayer

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There is a place of peace, where the weight of political arguments, economic distress, or personal problems and tragedy dissipates.  You are on your knees, or in your prayer closet, or wherever and whatever that place "in the garden" with the Father is and you pour out your heart to Him and you know in the deepest places of your soul that He hears you.  You know without a trace of doubt that He holds you in the palms of His hands and loves you as though you are the only one.  You are the apple of His eyes.  All the cares of this world no longer matter.  All the worries are gone.  Peace settles over you like an old, comfortable blanket, wrapping you up in His warmth.  And you know this is the place you need to be.  Here is what you were born for.  And surely, one day in His courts, in His arms, are better than a thousand elsewheres.  What more can you wish for?