New Every Morning~December 24

Pat · December 23, 2005, 10:35:50 PM

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"Where reason cannot wade there faith may swim."
~Thomas Watson~

Morning Devotional...

Trials and Pain: Not Yet "Due Time"

But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.
--Job 23:10

God has said He will exalt you in due time, but remember, He is referring to His time and not yours!

Some of you are actually in a fiery furnace right now. You are in a special kind of spiritual testing. The pastor may not know it and others may not know it, but you have been praying and asking the Lord: "Why don't you get me out of this?"

In God's plan it is not yet "due time." When you have come through the fire, God will get you out and there will not be any smell of smoke on your garment and you will not have been harmed.

The only harm that can come will be from your insistence that God must get you out sooner than He plans.

The Lord has promised to exalt you in due time and He has always kept His promises to His people.

As children, we can always afford to wait. A saint of God does not have to be concerned about time when he is in the will of God.
I Call It Heresy! pp. 116-117

"Lord, I pray this morning for anyone who is 'actually in a fiery
furnace right now.' Give great grace to endure until the 'due time'
when You bring release and exaltation. Amen."

Adri · December 24, 2005, 02:50:08 AM

I would like to take this oppertunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. May you all have a blessed day.

God bless you all

Adri

Chris & Margit Saunders · December 24, 2005, 05:20:47 AM

The time draws near.

Thank's for the birthday card.
Love you all,
chris & Margit too.

Al Moak · December 24, 2005, 09:06:58 AM

Chris & Margit - I feel a little "sheepish" at not sending you greetings before now! I can't imagine where you obtained that photo.

Marilyn · December 24, 2005, 09:22:57 AM

Thank you Chris and Margit for all your beautiful Scripture Photos that you send.

Thank you Pat for the devotional today.

Today I am so thankful for the wonderful gift from God of his Son Jesus Christ who now lives in my heart and has given me life and life more abundantly. I am so grateful for my salvation and the forgiveness that He has given to me. I thank you Jesus for laying down your life for me for greater love has no man than to lay down his life for his friends. You are my best friend.

Marilyn · December 24, 2005, 09:58:07 AM

Hey Chris

Larry Hanna · December 24, 2005, 10:08:23 AM

Hi everyone on this Christmas Eve. I am just back from the cafe. This was the morning that we gave the 4 ladies who work there a monetary Christmas present. We have done that for several years as each of the men in our group contribute to the gift. Our group has grown quite a bit this year so the amount was larger than we have ever had before.

I suppose many of you are rushing about today with last minute preparations. We will have a quiet day here and the same tomorrow. However, tomorrow we will go to church and if my wife wants to do so I think I will take her to IHOP for breakfast before church.

Happy Birthday, Chris.

That was a very good devotional today, Pat. Thanks.

nards656 · December 24, 2005, 10:14:22 AM

Merry Christmas Eve to all !

Not a terribly busy day here, but we've got some things to take care of and then an "event" of sorts tonight. I hope all of you have a great day!

Bernard

Ruthie · December 24, 2005, 10:15:10 AM

Hi Everyone:

Mitchell's, the Christian Book Store was open until MIDNIGHT last night and a lot of things were 1/2 price. The problem was a lot of stuff was gone. I wanted to get "The lotus and the Cross" by Ravi Zaccharias. I have a Buddist girl living here in my house. I want to give her that book. I have witnessed to her, but it will take time.

If I don't get on CP tomorrow, I am wishing you a WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AS WE CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF OUR SAVIOUR. MAY WE ALL SENSE HIS PRESENCE STRONGER THAN EVER IN THE COMING YEAR!
Love Ruthie

karmat · December 24, 2005, 10:23:06 AM

Quote from: nards656 on December 24, 2005, 10:14:22 AM
Merry Christmas Eve to all ! Not a terribly busy day here, but we've got some things to take care of and then an "event" of sorts tonight. I hope all of you have a great day!

Bernard

says Bernard. "Mom" has a different story though!

Gotta run!

Merry CHRISTmas!!!!

Chris & Margit Saunders · December 24, 2005, 10:55:11 AM

Thank you all for your birthday greetings, but His is so much more important tomorrow lol

Janet · December 24, 2005, 11:00:52 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHRIS!! And thanks for the beautiful card!

Nards and Karma.......... Your house sounds "normal."

Ruthie, Marilyn, Adri and Al..........Merry Christmas to you, too! I'm so thankful for our wonderful Jesus.

Larry, it is good that you and Pat are having some quieter time. Rest and reflect on the goodness of Him and you will be doing just right. That is very nice of your coffee group to give the ladies a gift, and money is always the right color!

I need to roll Abby's hair, and get busy preparing what I can for supper in advance. I want us to be able to sit down and eat as soon as we get home from the Christmas Eve service at church. Diane and Jeff and the boys will meet us at the church, as they are open at the store until 5 today. She said last night they are really clearing stuff out! Of course, they have a great sale on....all Christmas items 75% off, everything else 40% off. They don't want to have to move and store all of it. (They are going to close for about a month and put in new ceiling, and new heat and air.)

I need to find that girl and get her hair rolled. See you later!

Pat · December 24, 2005, 11:06:04 AM

What lovely messages and how nice to see Chris here (and Margit too). Happy Birthday my dear, dear friend.

Pat · December 24, 2005, 11:09:21 AM

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Silent Night, Holy Night
(Click to hear music)

There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby,
keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord
appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them.
Luke 2:8-9

Words: Josef Mohr, circa 1816-1818.
Stanzas 1 & 3 translated from German to English by John F. Young, 1863;
translator of stanzas 2 & 4: anonymous

Music: Franz X. Gruber, circa 1820

Silent night, holy night,
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and Child.
Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night,
Shepherds quake at the sight;
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night,
Son of God, love?s pure light;
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

Silent night, holy night
Wondrous star, lend thy light;
With the angels let us sing,
Alleluia to our King;
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born!

Pat · December 24, 2005, 11:13:14 AM

What are your plans for tomorrow everyone?

After church, I will head up to Orangeville to my son's, our webhoster for CP.

Pat · December 24, 2005, 11:20:28 AM

We're voting HERE

WinterRose · December 24, 2005, 11:24:25 AM

Well ... at 3:30 pm this afternoon it will be DAY 10 that ROLAN has been in the hospital ... I do want him to come home. We thought & he thought that he would be coming home today but DOC. says NO not today !! So, he is eating solid food & walking all the time and so he looks better then he did when he went in 10 days ago.

The kids & I are going to take some presents up with us later & have CHRISTMAS w/ him. So, please gang continue to be praying for him & for the DOCTOR too !! So, take care and I want to wish each of you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS & see you all again soon !!

Love each of you much !!

Etta ... thanks for all the wonderful e mail that you sent and they were all wonderful !!

Pat ... Thank you to you & the staff for the wonderful TEDDY BEAR CARD on Monday for my birthday it was wonderful & very thoughtful.

To everyone else who sent me wishes on my birthday thanks so much it was really nice to be loved by so many !!

See you all again soon

nards656 · December 24, 2005, 11:27:43 AM

TBEAR - So sorry for your disappointment, but God will be good to you anyway. I hope you have a great time celebrating Christmas at the hospital - many others do that, as well - and I hope Rolan gets to come home soon!

nards656 · December 24, 2005, 11:28:25 AM

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nards656 · December 24, 2005, 11:29:58 AM

Quote from: karmat on December 24, 2005, 10:23:06 AM
Quote from: nards656 on December 24, 2005, 10:14:22 AM
Merry Christmas Eve to all ! Not a terribly busy day here, but we've got some things to take care of and then an "event" of sorts tonight. I hope all of you have a great day!

Bernard

says Bernard. "Mom" has a different story though!

Gotta run!

Merry CHRISTmas!!!!

Hmmmph.

Bernard

Pat · December 24, 2005, 11:35:17 AM

HI TRAVIS

Marilyn · December 24, 2005, 11:38:48 AM

well Pat tomorrow plan will start today as I prepare all the variety of veggies that will be cooked tomorrow. I am Baking a dish of Carrots, Celery, Onions, Squeezed Garlic, Turnips, and Cauliflower with some Italian seasoning, Olive Oil and Parmesan Cheese. To be taken to Sarah's parents for the dinner tomorrow.

First thing in the morning I will put that in the oven so it will be almost done before I go to Church and will finish it when I get home.

I will go first to Sunday School to the "Come to Christmas to Our house" Services. For singing and the Christmas story Etc. I will tell you all about it later and I will take my Camera for photos.

Then back home to change finish my Veggies and then I am off to Eureka to celebrate there.

That letter from Jesus that I posted yesterday, I printed out on some nice paper and I put it in an envelope to give to Gilbert and Sarah tonight. Please pray that they will not reject it with some unkind words to me and just leave it here. Pray that they will take it to heart with love in their heart.

Today I don't have much to do I will shower and wash my hair and just take it easy, I have been up since 5 and awake since 4. I wore the oxymeter again last night just to make sure. The PT will pick it up Tuesday.

Karen I am praying for Rolan I hope he gets to come home soon.

ttyl

Pat · December 24, 2005, 12:02:23 PM

The First Noel
(Click to hear music)

There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby,
keeping watch over their flocks at night.
An angel of the Lord appeared to them,
and the glory of the Lord shone around them,
and they were terrified.
Luke 2:8-9

Words & Music: Traditional English carol, possibly dating from as early as the 13th Century

The first Noel the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
In fields where they lay tending their sheep,
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.

Refrain
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the east, beyond them far;
And to the earth it gave great light,
And so it continued both day and night.

Refrain

And by the light of that same star
Three Wise Men came from country far;
To seek for a King was their intent,
And to follow the star wherever it went.

Refrain

This star drew nigh to the northwest,
Over Bethlehem it took its rest;
And there it did both stop and stay,
Right over the place where Jesus lay.

Refrain

Then did they know assuredly
Within that house the King did lie;
One entered it them for to see,
And found the Babe in poverty.

Refrain

Then entered in those Wise Men three,
Full reverently upon the knee,
And offered there, in His presence,
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

Refrain

Between an ox stall and an ass,
This Child truly there He was;
For want of clothing they did Him lay
All in a manger, among the hay.

Refrain

Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord;
That hath made heaven and earth of naught,
And with His blood mankind hath bought.

Refrain

If we in our time shall do well,
We shall be free from death and hell;
For God hath prepared for us all
A resting place in general.

Refrain

Etta Sue · December 24, 2005, 12:03:26 PM

It's here! Christmas Eve!

I have two Green Tomato Pies in the oven....sure smells great in my house.

Tonight I am going with Ivalou to her little church for Candlelight Services. I went last year and it was so touching with a small group of people.

Tomorrow my church is having one service at 10AM so I will be taking my crock pot of macaroni and cheese to Ivalou's before leaving home. She can do the 'stir occassionally' while I am at church AFTER she gets home from her church. Then when I return home, I will be having Christmas Dinner with Ivalou and her family...we think there will be 18 there....maybe a surprise and have 4 more...hopefully a great-grandson of Ivalou's that she hasn't seen yet! That would make her Christmas Merry! Then it is all over until next year!

Happy Birthday, Chris!

I am praying that everyone has a Blessed CHRIST Day as we celebrate Christ's birthday!

Etta Sue · December 24, 2005, 12:06:42 PM

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WinterRose · December 24, 2005, 12:09:32 PM

you forgot me ... sis !!

Nita · December 24, 2005, 12:10:23 PM

Wishing everyone a most blessed Christmas celebration.

Mine will be very quiet. Nothing going on tonight, and tomorrow Jane and I are going out to dinner together.

My daughter, Kim, and her husband went to Bend to a cabin with his family for Christmas. I'm so glad she decided to go. Paul's dad has Leukemia, and this may be his last time with all of his family together. There are 5 boys and 2 girls and they are all going with their families. Kim cried when she left because she didn't want to leave Angel and me.

I assured her we'd be just fine and not to worry about us. Actually, Angel will be with her dad's family, so it's just me And JESUS

tonight. I'll light candles, play some worship music and bask in His goodness to me.

TBear...I know God will bless your time at the hospital.

There are so many hurting this Christmas. My prayer is that the love of the Lord might overwhelm them and His healing will begin even now.

Pat · December 24, 2005, 12:13:19 PM

Here's a cute card to all at CP

CLICK HERE

Marilyn · December 24, 2005, 01:52:19 PM

Cute Pat. I have seen it before but it is so fun to do again. Thanks.

I have all my veggies prepared for tomorrow and the turnips and carrots are in the oven for some pre-baking time.

The house is all clean, I gave the doggies some carrots for treats now the rest of the day is mine.

I spoke to my former Pastor's Wife Peggy, some of you will remember them as Victor's parents. Please continue to pray for Victor Oliver he is now in prison at someplace near Fresno California, very far from his parents. Pastor Oliver is very ill with pneumonia and bronchitis, they delivered a hospital bed to their home for him. He will do the service tomorrow but Peggy will. These we my Pastor's before I moved away from the desert to where I am now for you newer folks. Please pray for them too.

TTYL

AnnaBanana · December 24, 2005, 02:01:43 PM

Hi everyone

Just wanted to wish you all a wonderful and peaceful Christmas filled with love and joy.

I also wanted to thank all of you who have been praying for my cousin Pierre. We have had the most wonderful Christmas present today.... he is better and is HOME from the hospital!!! Oh we are so blessed!

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart, and enjoy this special time with your friends and families.

Anna xoxo

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