Thursday, March 21, 2013

A Lovely Spring Day

~ Grace Gift ~
Lovely Spring Days
Song of Solomon 2:11-13
11 For now the winter is past;
the rain has ended and gone away.
12 The blossoms appear in the countryside.
The time of singing has come,
and the turtledove’s cooing is heard in our land.
13 The fig tree ripens its figs;
the blossoming vines give off their fragrance.
Arise, my darling.
Come away, my beautiful one.

 Beautiful! Isn't it amazing to see all the beauty and delicate design our Creator has placed in every single flower! He's given us this beautiful world as a reminder that He loves us and has a special and wonderful plan for each of our lives as we yield to Him.

Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.  Philippians 4:8 
 "If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me.  I will be found by you," says the Lord.  Jeremiah 29:13-14
He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul.  Psalm 23:2
The Lord's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.  Psalm 32:10
I will go before you and make the crooked places straight.  Isaiah 45:2
Let the peace of God rule in your hearts.  Colossians 3:15
You have made know to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.  Psalm 16:11




Matthew 6:29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.



Psalms 103:15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.

Isaiah 40:8

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.


Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.  Psalms 37:11
Matthew 6:28-29 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.



Isaiah 35:1-2 
   
The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus; 2 it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God.




Matthew 6:28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
Whatever season it is, it's a time to praise God, and dance in the rain, sing in the sun, or shout in the snow.
Rejoice in the Lord always.  I will say it again:  rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all.  The Lord is near.  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 4:4-7

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Happy Birthday, Bear

~ Grace Gift ~
Sharon Alicia

How great is the love
the Father has lavished on us
that we should be called
children of God!
And that is what we are!
                                                                 1 John 3:1
Happy Birthday, Sharon Alicia!
Your presence is full of joy.
                                                           Psalm 32:8
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.
                                      Philippians 1:3
Shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
                                                 Psalm 32:11
You have taught me
from my youth;
and to this day I declare
Your wondrous works.
                                                           Psalm 71:17

Sadly, I don't have many digital pictures of Sharon  as a little girl, save a few that I found posted by her Facebook friend.
Surely goodness & mercy
shall follow me
all the days of my life;
& I will dwell in the house
of the Lord forever.
                                                                    Psalm 23:6
 Sharon swims................
The joy of the Lord is your strength.
                                                   Nehemiah 8:10

She's in the Army, now-then..................

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will guide you with My eye.
                                                              Psalm 32:8

Sharon is many things to many folks.....
She is an Auntie...a cousin, a sister-in-law........... 

 She is a beloved niece.............
A much loved grandaughter..............
Be of good courage,
and He shall strengthen
your heart, all you who
   hope in the Lord.
                                                                   Psalm 31:24
and sister-in-law............
The LORD is my shepherd,
I shall not be in want.
   He makes me lie down in green pastures,
      he leads me beside quiet waters,
he restores my soul.
                                                               Psalm 23:1-3 
 Sharon is a friend to all......
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children
and live a life of love.
                                               Ephesians 5:2
Sharon is the sister to three girls and three boys .........
She is one of the sweetest daughters in the world...
Now may the Lord of peace
himself, give you peace at
all times and in every way.
                                                           2 Thessalonians 3:16
And she is a new bride to a loving, handsome fella..................
                                 Love each other with genuine affection,
and take delight in honoring each other.
                                                 Romans 12:10
Delight yourself in the Lord and
he will give you the desires of your heart.
                                                       Psalm 37:4
I am my beloved’s,
and his desire is toward me.
                                                Song of Solomon 7:10

 These are a few of her favorite things............ 
Sharon likes to snooze...and fish............................. 
and go boating..........................
Sharon likes to play cards...............
She can turn the world on with her smile....♫ ♬ ♪ ♩
She adores puppies...................
 and marshmallows.................................

She is loved by all.................
Happy Birthday, Baby Bear.............................
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.
                                             Philippians 1:3
Peace I leave with you,
my peace I give to you.
                                                             John 14:27