will do Andy.

Good morning everyone! it is so so pretty out this morning , cool but pretty, the sun is shining and is 50 out already....i think it is tonight or tomorrow night that they said something about getting into the 30s at night , now im not really ready for everything to die off yet are you?  Oh will give you all a little tip....if it lightly frosts you can go out side in the morning early before the sun really hits the flowers and spray the frost off with a water hose and it wont kill them off...ive done this for years and have prolonged my flowers lives up until a really hard killing frost almost every year. sounds weird but it works. lol your neighbors might look at you weird but you will have flowers blooming way past when theirs have died off.

todays job is to dig up two large hybiscus plants out of one of my flower beds where they have taken over...want more room for some more cone flowers that i have ordered ....have you all seen some of the really neat cone flowers that they have now? go on www.parkseed.com  and look up cone flowers they have all sorts of them now. doubles and singles...really neat.

well better get going....got a lot to do today and a short time to do it. lol see you all tomorrow.

Sorry Jan, outside most of the day and just now got on the computer. Trying to get the most out of the weather before the cold stuff starts.

Hugs
Barbara

In Philippians Paul is basically telling the people that they followed what he said while he was there with them and now that he is in prison they must follow his words now.  He is telling them that they need to live as if they are already in heaven and not to be intimidated by the enemy for the enemy is already defeated.  He’s telling them to have the attitude of Christ, to humble themselves and think of themselves better than others for Christ humbled Himself, even though he was God He did not think Himself as equal as God.  Then he tells them to do everything without complaining or arguing so that no one can criticize you for it.  If we live like Paul was telling them to live we’ll sure be blessed.  When we live like Paul is saying our dreams will all begin to happen.  God does have dreams and visions for us, we just have to act on them, once we start that then God will do His part to help us see that they come to pass.  It’s amazing how our thinking can determine our dreams and visions, isn’t it?

Today’s Reading

Isaiah 60:1-62:5
Philippians 1:27-2:18
Psalm 72:1-20
Proverbs 24:11-12

Daily Devotional

"…Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, and he was called God's friend"
(James 2:23, NIV)

The all-knowing, all-powerful Creator of the universe wants to be your friend today! He wants to walk with you, talk with you and simply share life with you. That's why He created you, first and foremost, for His fellowship. It's as simple as opening your heart of faith to Him just like Abraham did.

The Bible says that God is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. That means He is always faithful and true. People may let you down, but God will never let you down. He will never leave you. He will never forsake you. He is with you always. He is mindful of you; He is always thinking of you.

What an honor and privilege it is to be called God's friend! Let that sink down into your heart today. The next time the enemy tries to tell you that you are alone in this world, or no one understands what you are going through, just say out loud, "I am a friend of God." With God as your friend, He'll lead you and walk with you down the path of victory!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Heavenly Father, thank You for being my friend today. Thank You for loving me and being faithful to me. Help me understand Your friendship today so that I can be a better friend to those around me. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

Hello everyone...

Not much on the home front here. Trying to spend as much time in this wonderful weather!!!

Need to do some things around the house to prepare for winter but, it's hard to be in the house right now. Have been watching what I have been eating and have started losing some of the weight I have regained. I have not regained much but need to lose what I have. It is wonderful to know that after 7 years my tool still works.

My youngest granddaughter turned 10 years old this week. Can't believe it. She is nearly as tall as I am, of course those of you that know me might say that's not very tall,,,LOL The oldest granddaughter is 17 now and a Senior, we gave her a Saturn (used) recently and now we don't see her as much...not sure giving her the car was the best thing...LOL  My two grandsons are also wonderful. The youngeswt is 16 and a Junior this year and plays football. Enjoying going to his games on Friday nights. The oldest grandson is now 18 and in his first year of college. I really don't feel as old as I am....LOL (most days)

Hope you post all you want, we all enjoy reading your posts and knowing how you are and what is going on in your life.....

Hugs
Barbara