WHAT'S NEXT

Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.

We serve a risen Savior and His power is great indeed,

Human thinking cannot fathom this even though it's been decreed.

How we thank Him for his power and His understanding great,

AS we Humbly bow before  Him and for His soon appearing wait.(RP)

We wonder what is coming next as far as weather is concerned. The smoke-filled sky continues, and for allergy sufferers, it is not pleasant. The temperatures are cooling down, and they even predicts rain. That would be great. Lawns are pretty well brown-colored. I take Margie to get her hair done this morning. For most of our time, she did her own, but her arms no longer function, making it impossible to even use a comb. This afternoon is prayer time, and we look forward to that. Thanks for praying. 

SMOKE-FILLED SKIES

You will keep him in perfect peace,Whose mind is stayed on You,Because he trusts in You.Isaiah 26:3

God's looking for those who will think upon Him,

Even when all seems so dismal and dim. 

Perfect peace is promised for those who are set,

To honor Him in their heart without a regret.(RP)

Our weather is weird. Fires in distant places have filled the heavens with smoke. No sunshine visible for a couple of days, but it is still hot. For allergy sufferers, this is tragic. Cooler weather is forecast and even some rain. We hope so. Thanks for praying.

CHURCH DUTY

Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.  Prov 22:6

The parents role to train a child is serious business indeed,

And the result it gives is vital we know and every parent should heed.

Train your child in the way he should go and sorry you'll never be,

For the product produced will bless your heart and everyone will see.

When children grow up, trained in God's holy way,

You'll be assured that with them all is okay.(RP)

This morning I go to church for most of the morning. One never knows who may drop in for help or a visit. We are glad to be on hand to help if needed. I take advantage of the time for study and future preparation. We had a nice time last night at the home of our friends, where several were invited for food and fellowship. It was great to see and hear all the children also. Today it looks "different" outside. I don't know what the weather will do, but yesterday it was almost 90 degrees here at our house. Thanks for praying.

LABOR DAY

James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

Deception is waiting for some right now; so listen to God's word,

You will be surprised when you hear something you've never heard.

It is never enough in God's sight to just listen to the word of God,

For His children something more is required to get from Him a nod.

God expects us to work for Him, and do always those things that please,

And then you will be a winner because your work for Him agrees.(RP)

This is a holiday, but many will be working. Our son is off work today and is presently with us. He will return home today sometime. We are going to have breakfast at our local grocery store where a Starbucks is located. I am busy preparing everything for the week. I have two Bible classes to prepare for plus a message next Sunday. That will keep me busy, I am sure. Thanks for praying. 

LOOKING FORWARD

But Jesus looked at them and said to them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Matthew 19:26

We mortals sometimes get mixed up, and think we can do many things,

God knows best, and so should we, that on our own we have many dings.

Man cannot save himself you know, this is a work only our Savior can do,

Lost sinners can always find salvation in Christ, and this means you too.

Impossibilities with man are made possible with God, if we only go to Him,

Take your problem to Him and leave it there; this way you'll never be grim.(RP)

We are looking forward not only for the service this morning, but also next Friday when the Bible class starts again. This morning I will continue in Joshua chapters 3 & 4. Tomorrow Margie and I will join the other elders and their families for a meal on Labor Day. Rawlie also arrives today for an overnight visit with us. We look forward to this. Thanks for praying. 

WARMING TREND

Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me  .John 14:6

The gospel is simple for people like me, and is easy for most to see,

In Jesus there's life for those who will trust, and to this we readily agree.

Those wanting Heaven must get there God's way. and this through Jesus alone,

And any who delay in doing what's right will be sorry if this decision they postpone.(RP)

We see a warming trend in the weather again this week, and we are told Labor Day will be HOT.  I mean hot for our part of the country. I can remember when we lived in Phoenix we would travel 85 miles to the north to get into 85 degree weather where we thought it was paradise. I will put polishing touches to my study on Joshua today, so I'll be ready for class tomorrow morning. We trust your day goes well. Thanks for praying.

A WEEK FROM TODAY

Psalm 143:8Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You.

Lord help me read your Word each day

And learn Your will for me.

And make my life so full of You

So others my Savior will see. (RP)

It is hard to believe that next Friday our Bible class at the Ferndale Senior Center resumes. The summer has gone quickly, and it's time again for the class. We are ready for it. Class members have been remarking how they look forward to it. This is always encouraging for the teacher. But our summer weather is not over. By Monday the temperature will be 87 or more, they told us this morning. That's okay with us. Thanks for praying.