"Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young for February 22nd

I was blessed last year with a devotional book titled "Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence". This little book has richly touched my heart and helped me during this season of life. Today's entry was deeply convicting, yet it calms me each time that I read it. I hope that it blesses you as well:

"You need Me every moment. Your awareness of your constant need for Me is your greatest strength. Your neediness, properly handled, is a link to My Presence. However, there are pitfalls that you must be on guard against: self-pity, self-preoccupation, giving up. Your inadequacy presents you with a continual choice --- deep dependence on Me, or despair. The emptiness you feel within will be filled either with problems or with My Presence. Make Me central in your consciousness by praying continually: simple, short prayers flowing out of the present moment. Use My Name liberally, to remind you of My Presence. Keep on asking and you will receive, so that your gladness may be full and complete. I THESSALONIANS 5:17; JOHN 16:24 (AMP)"

A Glittery Morning

While driving our 14 year old to school for an early NJHS meeting, the morning sun blessed us with shimmery rooftop views. It is another unusually cold morning and dew must have frozen on the rooftops. As cold as it is, the sun is shining brightly and melting the thin layers of ice. As it melts, it casts a beautiful and gentle glimmer. Reminds me of crafting projects dusted with glimmer mist. Thank You Lord, You truly blessed my heart with the sparkly rooftops! 

Much love,

God is Trustworthy

It is a blustery cold day here in San Antonio, and I am loving every minute of it. This morning we had a late start for one of our kiddos, but it was precious time helping him conquer a homework writing assignment. This is his first year of having a writing TAKS test and it's been a struggle for him, as well as for myself as I've been helping him tackle each writing assignment. Just as we were finishing up, songs that were very fitting for our situation began playing on one of our most favorite radio stations, KLOVE. One of the songs also resonated deep within my heart on some personal issues I have been struggling with. The song was "Day after Day" by Kristian Stanfill. My favorite line is ... "Time after time, our God is faithful ... Trustworthy Savior my hope is in the Lord". I thank you Abba Father for being a constant and faithfully loving God in my life. I am nothing without You. I love You dearly.

Your Precious Daughter,
Tanya