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 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Pohutukawa, New Zealand's native Christmas tree 
(Photo borrowed from - flickr.com)

I cannot believe that Christmas has been and gone already!

I have spent most of this week in the quiet of my home. Reflecting, and pondering my journey of 2011. The passing away of my brother last week brought a sad closure to this year for our family. 

And life, goes on. Even in the midst of times when you feel like everything should stop while you take time out. Grief is real, and so is our hope in God. My brother was a family man. He loved his family; his wife and his grandchildren very much. I remember thinking as we gathered at his funeral, that there was enough of us alive to keep my brother's love going for his wife, and children/grandchildren. We, who are living are responsible to care and support those whose loved ones have passed on.

God's word contains promises that we need for every situation in our lives. Earlier this year, I became familiar with the following scripture, "...and your strength will equal your days" (Deuteronomy 33:25). When our cups are empty, God promises to fill us. When we are weak, He promises to make us strong. God gives enough strength, that will be sufficient for what we have to do in a single day or for whatever situation we find ourselves in! What an amazing promise! "O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!" Romans 11:33 KJB.
'With a heart of thanksgiving, I will give praise to the Lord.' 
 
This is my last post for 2011. It's been a wonderful year and there is so much to thank God for.
  • I thank God for my family, church, friends and co-workers in ministry and other professionals.
  • I thank God for my prayer-friends in New Zealand and other parts of the world.   
  • I thank God for the people he brought across my path - I count it a privilege to share His love with  them.
  • I thank God for many, many, many more things...
  • God's Name be glorified!!

Please join me in this prayer:

"Thank you God, for being our Protector and Provider.
May your light and love surround us in the New Year
May your power and might protect us
May your Presence go with us
And, may our lives bring you glory! 
          In Jesus Name, Amen."




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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

Best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous 2012!
('Sunrise' pic. taken from my home - 12/2011)



Comments

  1. SPEAK TO THE DARKNESSJanuary 6, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    (from Julia Amosa):
    Good morning beautiful Lome,
    Appreciate receiving your blogs this year, and admire your courage to share and build others from your journey. I pray God continue to refresh renew and restore you to the fullness in Him.

    Wishing you and your family a safe and a Glorious 2012 in Christ Jesus.
    In Christ service
    Julia

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  2. SPEAK TO THE DARKNESSJanuary 6, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    (from Linda & Gary Palmer)
    THANKS SO MUCH, DEAR LOME!
    YOU ARE A BLESSING TO GARY AND I AND WE LOVE YOU, SO MUCH!
    MAY YOUR NEW YEAR BE BLESSED WITH THE OVERWHELMING PRESENCE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST!
    LOVE YOU DEAR GIRL!
    Linda & Gary

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