Again I sit at my outlook. It's my favourite place to be - quite heavenly. A panoramic view that proclaims the glorious nature of God.
Amazing, beautiful, thundering waves declaring His awesome power. There ought to be more words to describe it!
It's YOU the beauty speaks of.
It's You I long for
The touch of your Hand
Your breathe on my face.
Come kiss my eyes so I may see you more clearly.
That everywhere I look will be full of your glorious face.
That's what I really long to see.
"All things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things and in Him all things hold together. Colossians 1:16
Love for Jesus just washes over me - waves of it! I'm laying in my room now with my little window view of palms and blue sky, waves are creating in the background. Even with my struggle with the travel catheter, a difficult washroom, a bladder infection and now monthly (and I think Daniel's got strep throat) God has shown Himself so loving and faithful.
He gets me through.
He's my strength and my song, my deliverer and my healer.
And Ron has been so happy out here. Relaxed and cheerful. Thank you Jesus. A true rest. This team travelling really has its benefits!
I've loved my visits with Rhonda - she's rich in the Lord and I want to learn from her. Plus she's got my style of humour.
I feel ready to go home but I've loved the holiday. It's felt long and I was glad to escape Canada cold for these 2 weeks. Can't say I've felt a real connection with the orphanages although the work wee did was fun for the most part. The other day Daniel helped shower the 6 little guys at the Manzanillo orphanage. It blesses me to watch him and Patrice and Ron interact with the kids. And I just trust God to be imparting whatever He desires into each one of our hearts through this time.
A holiday with a purpose!
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The Following was from a ministry time. Scriptures for Ron & I and the kids:
Isaiah 44:1-5 is for our family- Rhonda spoke this over us with our names highlighted.
Isaiah 44:1-5,
Now listen to me, my Servant Jacob, Israel, my chosen one.
I am Yahweh, your Creator, who shaped you in my womb.
Hear what I have to say to you:
‘Don’t fear. I will help you, O Jacob my servant, (Ron)
Do not fear, my pleasing one, Israel.(Karen)
3 I will pour refreshing water on the thirsty
and streams on the dry ground.
I will pour out my Spirit on your children,
my blessing upon your descendants.
4 They will spring up like grass blanketing a meadow,
like poplars growing by gushing streams.
5 One will say, “I belong to Yahweh.” (Daniel)
Another will be called Jacob.
Yet another will write on his hand “Property of Yahweh.” (Patrice)
Another will adopt the name Israel.’”
James 1: 2-4, 1:12 (Karen)2 My fellow believers, when it seems as though you are facing nothing but difficulties, see it as an invaluable opportunity to experience the greatest joy that you can! 3 For you know that when your faith is tested[c] it stirs up in you the power of endurance. 4 And then as your endurance grows even stronger, it will release perfection into every part of your being until there is nothing missing and nothing lacking.
12 If your faith remains strong, even while surrounded by life’s difficulties, you will continue to experience the untold blessings of God! True happiness comes as you pass the test with faith, and receive the victorious crown of life promised to every lover of God!
Revelation 3:7-13 (esp. for Ron)8 I know all that you’ve done. Now I have set before you a wide-open door[g] that none can shut. For I know that you possess only a little power, yet you’ve kept my word and haven’t denied my name.[i] 9 Watch how I deal with those of the synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews but are not, for they’re lying. I will make them come and bow down[j] at your feet and acknowledge how much I’ve loved you.10 Because you’ve passionately kept my message of perseverance, I will also keep you from the hour of proving that is coming to test every person on earth. 11 But I come swiftly, so cling tightly to what you have, so that no one may seize your crown of victory. 12 For the one who is victorious, I will make you to be a pillar in the sanctuary of my God,[k]permanently secure.[l] I will write on you the name of my God and the name of the city of my God—the New Jerusalem, descending from my God out of heaven.[m] And I’ll write my own name on you. 13 So the one whose heart is open let him listen carefully to what the Spirit is now saying to all the churches."
Psalm 27:1-9.11, 13 & 14 (Karen)
Yahweh is my revelation-light,
and the source of my salvation.I fear no one!
I’ll never turn back and run, for you, Yahweh,
surround and protect me.
2 When evil ones come to destroy me,
they will be the ones who turn back.
3 My heart will not fear even if an army rises to attack.
I will not be shaken, even if war is imminent.
4 Here’s the one thing I crave from Yahweh,
the one thing I seek above all else:
I want to live with him every moment in his house,
beholding the marvelous beauty of Yahweh,
filled with awe, delighting in his glory and grace.
I want to contemplate in his temple.
5 In the day of trouble, he will treasure me in his shelter,
under the cover of his tent.
He will lift me high upon a rock,
out of reach from all my enemies who surround me.
Triumphant now, I’ll bring him my offerings of praise,
singing and shouting with ecstatic joy!
Yes, I will sing praises to Yahweh!
7 Hear my cry. Show me mercy, and send the help I need!
8 I heard your voice in my heart say, “Come, seek my face;”
my inner being responded,
“Yahweh, I’m seeking your face with all my heart.”
9 So don’t turn your face away from me.
You’re the God of my salvation;
how can you reject your servant in anger?
You’ve been my only hope,
so don’t forsake me now when I need you!
1 My father and mother abandoned me.
But you, Yahweh, took me in and made me yours.
11 Now teach me, Yahweh, all about your ways and tell me what to do.
Make it clear for me to understand,
for I am surrounded by waiting enemies.
that I will see again your goodness, Yahweh, in the land of life eternal!
1Here’s what I’ve learned through it all:
Don’t give up; don’t be impatient;
be entwined as one with the Lord.
Be brave and courageous, and never lose hope.
Yes, keep on waiting—for he will never disappoint you!
1 Corinthians 13:11 (Daniel who turned 13 last October) 11 When I was a child, I spoke about childish matters, for I saw things like a child and reasoned like a child. But the day came when I matured, and I set aside my childish ways.
Patrice is the Lord's "Princess Bride" and she will be won just like the princess in the movie was won, by the Lord coming to her with the heart "as you wish". He will reveal Himself to her as a servant.
