STUDYING

For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.  Heb 4:15-16

Jesus knows all about us: our problems, temptations and pain,

He understands our weakness and heartaches and why we so often complain,

Jesus suffered temptation like us, but did it without sinning once.

And now we can boldly approach Him bringing to Him all our wants.

Let's thank Him for his wonderful provision of grace in time of need,

And come often to the throne room in Heaven, to find help as He decreed. (RP)

It is interesting how the days line up. This week we have no Wed. night fellowship because of Thanksgiving. We also have no Thursday prayer meeting, for the same reason. Friday we do not have Bible class at the Senior Center, because it is closed.  All these facts have helped give more time to studying for my Joshua and Matthew classes. And as previously stated in other blogs, it gave me time to get printed most of the chapters of our book for a final review by Laurel, when she has the time.  I am heading out now for my walk. Yesterday I did it in the rain, and it is supposed to rain all day today. We will see. That is why they make raincoats. Thanks for praying. 

LIQUID DIET TRIALS

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.Romans 8:1

No condemnation are wonderful words to those who have believed in His name,

And this is the message we gladly put forth with a loud and forceful acclaim.

In Christ a new mode comes quickly in place and we walk in the Spirit for sure,

And even though in the flesh, we walk not in the flesh, and daily His will we procure.(RP)

Thanks for your suggestions for my liquid diet. I am putting them in practice and like them. My walk in the mall yesterday went well. One cannot complain of a nice dry, warm place to walk and they even have music piped in throughout the mall. I don't know where I will walk today. Right now I am at the church. This is my day to sit in my old office to greet those who might come in. Yesterday I finished correcting and printing new copies of all the chapters in my book, except for a few more I will receive as soon as Laurel, the editor, returns.  Thanks for praying.

WHERE DO I WALK?

He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him.Ps 91:15

A challenge to pray comes to us in this verse,

With a promise of an answer too.

So do what it says and you soon will see,

That He'll do more than you ever knew.(RP)

Yesterday was a great day at church. My Sunday School class was well attended, and we heard a good message in the morning service. It started to rain yesterday and is still doing it. I will go to Bellingham and walk in the mall. I must walk. Yesterday it was not possible, so today I will try it out. They predict flooding here this week. Rawlie is here working from home today. Thanks for praying.

GETTING READY FOR SUNDAY

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,And into His courts with praise.Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.Psalm 100:4

Just look at all the things we can do to please the Lord today,

Be thankful and praise His name in everything you say,

And don't forget to be thankful to our Father up above

And bless His name continually because of His great love. (RP)

Saturday around this house is mostly doing all that has to be done, for Sunday.  I had a glitch in my study notes for the book of Joshua, and got that straightened out. It is very nice Rawlie came up Friday night. We went to Starbucks for coffee and had our breakfast in the Haggen dining room. Rawlie was working on business for his company so spent most the time on the computer. I had a meeting in the afternoon, and also took time for my daily walk. I am trying to get more in shape for the stress test that comes in December. In a couple of hours, I will be going down to church, and Rawlie will head back to Stanwood. Thanks for praying.

BACK TO STUDYING

Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. Mat 5:8   

God is special in making pure hearts, and those who agree are blessed,

By receiving Jesus as Lord of their lives, and finding perfect rest.

When Jesus purifies the heart, one is clean indeed,

And secure in Jesus is the best place of all and surely will succeed.(RP)

It was nice being back in the Bible class after a week off, due o Veterans Day. There was a good group and we had a great time in Matthew 17. In the afternoon I resumed my studies in Joshua also. My liquid diet is going well. I made puree out of a popular soup I like, and it went down well. My walk also was okay and I trust my breathing will improve with that exercise. I am trying to prepare for the stress test December 6 in Lynwood, WA. Thanks for praying. My son is here and I always appreciate his being here when he can. 

TRIPLE REGIME

In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

1 John 4:10

The depths of God's love we can't comprehend, we just read it and accept it as fact,

We do this by faith knowing full well what's here: from His love we cannot distract.

His love sent His Son to save us from sin and prepare us for our home up above,

And all this was done through His sacrifice great and sealed by His blood with love. (RP)

Three things changed my routine after visiting the specialists at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle.

1. Walking. Margie & I walked a mile a day for years. In Margie's later years, she feared I would fall if I walked alone, so I stopped. Now I resume and started yesterday.

2.Taking the blood pressure medication. As I said before, this is the first prescription medication this old man has ever taken.

3. Liquid diet. Because the mass on my thyroid is pushing all the "pipes" out of kilter, they strongly suggested I go liquid. Before, I was choking severely, causing my throat to be sore.  I must be careful. 

Any suggestions?  Did you know you can click on the "comment" link below, and send me a message anytime. If you care to put your name in the sentence, that helps me to know who sent it. Thanks so much for praying. 

WILL UPDATE

1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous.

What wonderful counsel is given us, in these words by Peter today,

So practical and plain and easily understood, as we walk along the way.

No one is exempt for ALL should be of one mind,

And if obeyed it is clear all who do will be kind.

Let compassion,tenderheartedness and love, rule as you do your work,

And the end result will be peace for you and your duty you will not shirk. (RP)

Yesterday I had my will updated. Several things needed to be changed now that Margie is no longer with us. I want all in order before surgery. I stopped by the new Christian book store in Lynden on way home, and also Safeway. The rest of the day I mostly worked on Friday Bible class lesson. Last night for fellowship, we had pastor Kiyle Decker and his family. They leave today for Eureka, CA.  Thank you for your prayers.