What a time that will be Churchmouse....keeping close my 'papers' as a citizen of heaven...oh happy day....Happy weekend...xx

For someone who has struggled with both belonging and acceptance..(from others), ...because of rejection issues, (that are being worked on), This right here.., these great and God inspired words, are the TRUTH I need to hear...that I need to store in my heart, for those days when I struggle...These words right here are The Good News that fills me with hope....

'We, however are citizens of heaven,' .. I just need to say that again...what sweet words to my ears.. 'We, however, are citizens of heaven, and we eagerly wait for our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ to come from heaven...He will change our weak mortal bodies and make them like His own glorious body, using that power by which He is able to bring all things under His rule..'
Sewing these words on my heart, this morning.....

Thank you SRT,

Praying the Lord God turn His face to shine on you today and over the weekend in all you do .....hugs from across the pond..xxxx

I was left my grand mothers 12 bedroom house, built for her by my grandfather in the early days of their marriage....it was the most beautiful house ,back in the day... what an honour to be gifted this house, which is situated not far from the main family home by the sea...every thing about this house, was to me, when growing up in Ghana, long ago, was amazing....i might have even imagined or dreamt of doing so ...one day....But here's the thing....it has never and will never now be my home, this great gift, is now the home of some of my cousins, and their families...I could no more envisage it as a holiday home, all packed up and covered up and only opened and aired when I visited, than I can it stand empty....the house was gifted me ...yes, but for me the blessing is that I can share it with others...in the family...who also will treasure the house and love it as I have...
I live now, in a 3/4 bed house, in a village....I work for the church.....and not much savings in the bank, enough each month for the bills to be paid...but here is the hand on heart truth....I AM content....I love beautiful things and shoes are a passion I am working on....I know, I know...a girl can never have enough shoes....but when a girl has only 2 feet...how many shoes can she wear at any given time...lol..but I am in my heart content, because my walk with God has truly allowed me to see the importance of holding fast to Him, trusting and keeping a line of communication with him....I lived as a princess before, as a child( thank you Daddy)...and how wonderful my life was...but the person I am today is not defined by what I had, h. ave.....or count as gain...the person I am today, has learnt through suffering, pain, betrayal and whatever else that through it all ONE THING AND ONE THING ONLY REMAINED....AND THAT WAS GOD...He was still in the picture when all seemed lost, he was still in the picture when there seemed to be no hope, He is still in the picture...as I write...guiding and directing my life, providing what I need, NOT what I want( two different things) and I am so very very thankful for His faithfulness to me...each and every day of this life He has afforded me...

I AM content.....absolutely....

Thank you Amanda for this round up of Philippians...beautifully written and said as always...Sending you a hug and some love and praying all is well with you....and yours..Thank you...

Love and blessings to all and a happy peace and Grace filled weekend tooo..xxx

Rejoicing with you, Michelle, that our God heard the prayers of the warriors and yourself...to set you free from the worries and thoughts of the past few weeks....Hallelujah...He is good...xxxx

Definitely rejoicing with you, Paige at the faithfulness of our God...Congratulations!! And I pray God continue to be with you throughout this special time...hugs and Love...xxx

Ah,-B, I come last....story of my life..lol....but there is a prize for me here...this is so lovely, and what a great analogy....I don't run, and have never had a passion for it, but I was on the track with you here in this life story, and you know what, I reckon we run together ,here at SRT, as we journey together in Gods Word...a prize in itself...
See you on track...
Blessings dear heart...Sending some hugs and love to the family...xxx

Here in England, we have dog tracks, where some serious dog racing goes on...I have never been....The idea is that these whipits, a lean and long legged dog, are put in stalls with blinkers on, when the gong sounding bell goes and the trapdoor is opened, in their sight is this mechanical rabbit that they begin to chase, follow with every breathe, with every stride they strive to catch this rabbit, every bit of life they have in them, the One thing that is uppermost and only on their mind is 'lunch' the rabbit,..at all costs, they must catch this prize....which none of them will ever catch because it is mechanical for one, and for two, it has been set to outrun the dogs in the way it is designed....and managed....

As I read, and was thinking and praying on this great devo, Thank you Missy, I fell asleep, for a moment or two, and the dog track picture came to mind.....trust me I have never been to a dog track, and yet I could clearly see the goings ons in my mind...

Sometimes, and certainly, even reading this today....there is that thought of never good enough, or that I am not worthy of the prize...I know I have often doubted, what I know in my heart, is God's promise to me..that He will always be with me, or that He will never leave me, nor forsake me...till the end of time, no matter what I do, say, or am...I do not need to give up, or feel inadequate, mine is to run, run this race like my life depended on it...
With renewed determination, though, today, I want to run the race, looking forward, and arms outstretched, like and these dogs, with only one true goal, and no matter how many times, I have to begin again, falter, or fall, I get another chance, by God's mercy, Grace and love to keep trying, to keep going, ....knowing Jesus, has my back, and covers me through it...

Mine is to run the race, run like my life depended on it...full stop....

Bless you Jesus that You have my back and that you have me in your sights and arms...that I do not attempt this on my own, but You are there to guide and direct me...Thank you Lord God , thank you ...

Praying Blessings, Grace and Peace over you as you set foot on the track....God be with you....with love XXXXX

Taking these words in, with a deep deep breathe, and truly believing and trusting that by God's grace, as I exhale...these words will replace all thAt is not of Christ within me....

For to me, Christiana, to live is Christ, and to die( to the old self, the old ways) is total and utter gain...

Thank you Jesus...Thank you...

Happy Sunday....xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Heather, praying for you as you run...imagine the Lord at the end of your race...and the words that leave His mouth are ..Well done Heather, this is my daughter in whom I am WELL pleased....Proud to walk with you my Sister...x xxx

Praying also for Alexander...that the peace of the Lord fall on and reign within him....that the heaviness that holds him be lifted and that he knows total freedom from this illness....Praying for the chains be broken...Amen..
Sending you this song Heather, .I love it for all the times I have been thankful for it. .http://youtu.be/VkKDVCOk41Y xxxxxxx

Sister's, this one is for you....

Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life…”

I wanted to highlight the specific piece I meant for you...'You shine as light in the world, holding fast to the Word of life.'..but my kindle won't allow me ...lol

Praying you shine so bright I will see you, across the pond....every blessing prayed for you...xxxx