Take my life, and let it be...

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:

And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. 

Psalms 139:23-24

Order my steps in Thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. 

Psalms 119:13

Fear not

   

It is said that the Word of God contains enough “fear nots” or the equivalent to give us a new one for each day of the year. Why are there so many? Is it not because fear is so common among God’s people? It is indeed good to be able to say, “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid,” but there are times, many of them, when we need His Word to “fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.” Our Lord wants us to have peace in our hearts at all times and under all circumstances, and peace is the opposite of fear and worry. He said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you. … Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” It is His never-changing presence with us that calms our fears. “Fear thou not; for I am with thee,” so “I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me.” He has said that “My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest,” and, “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed; for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”

“I will fear no evil” or hurt, For “Thou art with me” each hour, Leading “in paths of righteousness,” And keeping me by Thy power.

Isaiah 41:13 ~ Isaiah 12:2 ~ Isaiah 41:10 ~ John 14:27 ~Psalm 23:4 ~ Exodus 33:14 ~ Joshua 1:9 (From Comfort of the Scriptures)

All the Way My Saviour Leads Me

 All the way my Saviour leads me; 

What have I to ask beside?

Can I doubt His tender mercy,

Who through life has been my Guide? 

Heav'nly peace, divinest comfort,

Here by faith in Him to dwell! 

For I know whate'er befall me, 

Jesus doeth all things well;

For I know whate'er befall me,

Jesus doeth all things well. 

All the way my Saviour leads me; 

Cheers each winding path I tread; 

Gives me grace for every trial, 

Feeds me with the Living Bread;

Though my weary steps may falter,

And my soul athirst may be, 

Gushing from the rock before me,

Lo! a spring of joy I see, 

Gushing from a rock before me, 

Lo! a spring of joy I see. 

 All the way my Saviour leads me;

O the fullness of His love!

Perfect rest to me is promised 

In my Father's house above;

When my spirit, clothed immortal,

Wings its flight to realms of day,

This my song through endless ages, 

Jesus led me all the way. 

This my song through endless ages,

Jesus led me all the way. 

 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 

Psalm 23:3

A Tiny Turtle

 One of my brothers discovered this little turtle making its way across our yard today. 

It had been awhile since I'd seen one this small, and we thought it looked so tiny and cute. :)

 Thankfully it was noticed before someone accidentally stepped on it!

 It could move surprisingly fast for its size. So much for the old saying about moving 

slowly at a turtle's pace. :)

 And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.

 ~Genesis 1:25

 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD. 

~Psalms 135:1

A Quick Project

Yesterday I had a request on my Etsy shop to take this hymn art print 

and add a light watercolor wash in the background behind the letters.

It only took a short time to do, and it has made me want to work more 

with adding some color to some other art prints that I have. I probably wouldn't 

have chosen to do it this way myself (only in the background), but I like the idea of 

having some color added to it. 

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My hope is built on nothing less

 Than Jesus' blood and righteousness; 

I dare not trust the sweetest frame, 

But wholly lean on Jesus' name. 

On Christ the solid Rock, I stand; 

All other ground is sinking sand. 

 For other foundation can no man lay than 

that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 

1 Corinthians 3:11

Psalm 119:64

   The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy:

 teach me thy statutes.

Psalms 119:64

"Come and See"

If there is anyone reading this who does not know the Lord Jesus Christ, 

I pray that you, too, will "come and see" as Philip once said to Nathanael. 

And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing 

come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see. 

John 1:46

Oh friend, I'd like to tell you

Of One so dear to me.

He is the only Saviour;

Oh, won't you "come and see"?

I cannot taste for you

Forgiveness full and free;

But, Oh! I'd like to urge you,

My friend, to "come and see"!

You'll find in Him a Refuge

If you will only seek

With all your heart and mind and soul

The Shepherd of the sheep.

Don't linger at the portals

But flee to Him Who died!

He rose again, and now you'll find

A Refuge in His side.

His blood was shed, the debt to pay

For all those who believe;

Each one of those who comes to Him

Eternal life receives.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Pie

 I remember when I was small my mom making this delicious dessert...we all loved it! 
We recently for the first time in many years were able to plant some rhubarb plants of our 
own, and I'm looking forward to being able to have this delicious dessert again 
sometime, Lord willing! 

 Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Pie

1  eggs

1 cup sugar

2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 pound fresh rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 3 cups)

1 pint fresh strawberries, halved

1 unbaked pie shell (9 inches)

TOPPING:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup quick-cooking or rolled oats

1/2 cup butter

In a mixing bowl, beat egg. Beat in sugar, flour and vanilla; mix well. Gently fold in rhubarb and strawberries. Pour into pie shell. For topping, combine flour, brown sugar and oats in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 350 and bake for about 35 minutes more, or until golden and bubbly. Enjoy!

Psalm 25:8-9

 Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he
teach sinners in the way.  The meek will he guide in

 judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. 

Psalms 25:8-9

Teach me, Lord

"Teach me, Lord,

When to speak, and when to be silent;

When to be still, and when to move forward;

When I must rest, and when I must labor;

Please guide me each step of the way!"

 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. Psalms 143:10

 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Psalms 25:4

Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name. Psalms 86:11

Crochet Projects

 I recently made this doily for my mom, as her previous one

that she liked had been crocheted a little too loosely, and consequently

had gotten stretched out over time.  It had been awhile since I had 

worked with such a small crochet hook and yarn, so it took a little 

bit to get used to it again. :) 

 And this baby blanket (destined for my Etsy shop) 

is another project I just completed this past week. 

Now I just need to take the time to get some good 

photos taken of it so I can get it listed on there! :)

My Saviour First of All

Fanny Crosby's hymns are among my favorites, and this one 

in particular has often brightened my day by it's encouraging words. 

I hope and pray that it might cheer you today as well as you reflect on the wonderful 

coming day when we who are His children shall see our Saviour, face to face! 

My Saviour First of All

By Fanny Crosby

When my life work is ended and I cross the swelling tide, 

When the bright and glorious morning I shall see, 

I shall know my Redeemer when I reach the other side, 

And His smile will be the first to welcome me. 

Refrain:

I shall know Him, I shall know Him, 

And redeemed by His side I shall stand! 

I shall know Him, I shall know Him

By the print of the nails in His hands. 

O the soul thrilling rapture when I view His blessed face

And the luster of His kindly beaming eye; 

How my full heart will praise Him for His mercy, love and grace

That prepare for me a mansion in the sky. 

(Refrain)

Thro' the gates to the city in a robe of spotless white, 

He will lead me where no tears will ever fall; 

In the glad song of ages I shall mingle with delight--

But I long to meet my Saviour first of all. 

(Refrain)