February 12

February 12, 2011~

I just returned from a 2 ½ mile hike in the woods behind our house. It is a cloudy and blustery day outside, yet the temperature feels quit balmy. They say a storm is coming and by the sounds of the wind, I believe they must be right. The chill that has been in the air the last week is gone. The walk in the woods with my husband was invigorating and enjoyable. We did stay on the trail this time! No cross country hiking for today! As I walk, sometimes songs flow through my mind. Today, it is Great Is Thy Faithfulness.     

"Great is Thy faithfulness," O God my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.

"Great is Thy faithfulness!" "Great is Thy faithfulness!"
      Morning by morning new mercies I see;
      All I have needed Thy hand hath provided—
      "Great is Thy faithfulness," Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!   

God has given us so much and even in the difficult times, He is there for us, beside us, helping us, and even carrying us if that is what we need! Yes, Great Is Thy Faithfullness, Oh, Lord Most High!

Happy For A Reason reason’s:

1.       God’s faithfulness! He never changes!

2.       Safely through another week.

3.       Sabbath…. A day for spending time with God, family, and friends… without the interruptions of  the normal routine things that seem to interrupt each day.

4.       Walk in the woods, enjoying the sound of the wind in the trees, and at times feeling the breeze on my face. It was so refreshing. I am always amazed at how invigorating a bit of activity in the outdoors feels!

5.       Shelter in a time of storm! With a storm coming, I am so thankful for a home where I can be out of the wind, rain and cold. Again, another song comes to my mind, A Shelter in a Time of Storm.  Jesus is that Shelter!

I know that should be the end of my list but I just have to add  one more!

6.       My second oldest son! His birthday is today, I am not able to talk to him today and wish him happy birthday, but my thoughts are with him as I send up a birthday prayer for him! Hugs to you my son!