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Papa John, I believe you.  I sit back and wonder where the past few years of my life have flown, and what I've done with them.  I wouldn't want to retire now.  I haven't been through enough, accomplished enough, fought enough, or had faith enough to enjoy it if I did.  I believe the very hardest of life's difficulties only serve to shape us for the retirement to the New Jerusalem.  I've often lamented my lack of testing.  I don't mean I will go looking for hardships, but I think they are a test for a purpose, and given only when we are ready in the Father's eyes.  I lament more the fact that He has not yet found me ready.  I hope and pray that when He does, I will be strong enough in Him to go through them serenely and clinging to Him.

God has burdened my heart with an awareness of how shallow life here is, and a deep desire to look unto higher things.  But I fall short so often when I get distracted by the life here.  However, God has been faithful and He has promised to complete the work He has begun in me.  I believe that with all my heart.  What greater hope have we than that He will complete a work in us and we will go Home to be with Him?

Well, here I am rambling again.  Lol, sorry, I have a tendency to go on and on.  I should be checking a few more things and heading off to bed.  God bless you all.  Jen.

Marilyn I must've come in just as you were adding that last sentence to your post.    I'm sorry and will be praying for your friend's grandson.  This has to be very hard on him and the rest of the family, but she is safe and free and well and happy in the presence of the Lord.  While we rejoice for that, we are also sorrowful for those who remain and feel the loss.

I'm so sorry, Marilyn.

If Jane hadn't posted about your last sentence, I would have missed that.  After reading your post, I went away to pray for your friend.  I'm glad that she's with the Lord though.  We'll remember to pray for her family that remain behind.

Marilyn, I know you are grieving the loss of your frind and I, too, will be praying for her grandson and you.  I have read where your dgtr has been in touch with you. I am so glad for this area in your life that is opening up.

Iain , so glad you are joining us.  I am the one who has the fewest posts...except for you.  (grin)
Your pictures are great!! I have been to your site and seen some of them.  I will go back again and again.
You have such a good eye for photography.  Thanks for sharing this talent God has blessed you with.

Thank you all for your prayers I sure have been in need of a lot of prayers lately. But the Joy of the Lord is my strength. Everything will work out for the good... you know the rest. Well my friend Martha is now with Jesus in her glorified body, no pain, no sickenss, she was ready to go, her husband was a godly man and preceeded her by 4 years this month. Praise the Lord for His goodness and mercy.

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Pat:  Thanks again for today's devotion.  

Marilyn:  It was fantastic to read about your long conversation with your daughter.  <<<<<Hugs>>>>>  Sorry about the lose of your good friend.  A real roller coaster time for you.  

Larry:  Pat and I must be the same age as I just signed up for SS also and that will be interesting.

We have to make another trip tomorrow for Don's pre-op for his hand surgery scheduled in two weeks.  It is busy around here.

Peace,  Carol

There are many items that we hope all will remember to pray for among our members.  

Check out the "Have You Prayed About It?" area in Manna for the Soul for an update.

Now, it's time to lock the door but let's continue the discussion in tomorrow's thread.  

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